Looking for Gastown or Railtown’s best dinner options? These two neighborhoods are chock-full of restaurants, but here are your best bet for a memorable, delicious experience.
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall St | 604-568-1701 $$$ | French
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Visit websiteAt L'Abattoir, French-influenced West Coast fare is paired with its famous eclectic wine program and innovative cocktail list to offer a truly unique dining experience.
Bambudda
99 Powell St | 604-428-0301 $$ | Modern Chinese
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Visit websiteBambudda serves contemporary Chinese food in a modern setting. Inspiration is taken from Hong Kong and southern Chinese cuisine. Modern interpretations of Dim sum are also represented on the menu.
Cuchillo
261 Powell St | 604-559-7585 $$ | Modern Pan-Latin Tapas
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Visit websiteModern Pan-Latin tapas and craft cocktails.
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
62 E. Cordova St. | 604-669-6985 $$ | Pizzeria
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Visit websiteVancouver's first 'Vera Pizza Napoletana' certified restaurant serves up award-winning Neapolitan Pizza.
Pourhouse
162 Water St | 604-568-7022 $$ | Canadian
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Visit websiteSituated in the original structure of a 100-year old building, Pourhouse is born of century-old styles of drinking and dining. Fare is seasonal, and the Cauliflower Steak with lentils, cucumber & mint raita is one of their must-try menu items.
Calabash Bistro
428 Carrall St | 604-568-5882 $$ | Caribbean
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Visit websiteFrom 24-hour marinated jerk chicken to fried coconut dumplings, Chef Cullin David holds high standards for his house-made Caribbean food, often inspired by his Guyanese grandma. Downstairs in their intimate lounge (complete with dance floor) expect live music every weekend.
Ask For Luigi
305 Alexander St | 604-428-2544 $$ | Italian
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Visit websiteA super small simple space where you can rest assured the food will be bang-on fantastic every time. If you're going to pasta splurge, this is undoubtedly one of the best spots in the city to do so.
Nuba (Gastown)
207 W. Hastings St. | 604-688-1655 $$$ | Lebanese
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Visit websiteNuba offers authentic lebanese cuisine using the freshest ingredients. All meats are halal, non-medicated, hormone free and a large portion of the menu is vegan.
Taco Bar by Tacofino
15 W Cordova St | $$ | Mexican
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Visit websiteThis is Tacofino’s second brick-and-mortar where Mexican-inspired cuisine is the specialty. Their brick-walled, 3000 sq ft space (located in a restored heritage building off Blood Alley Square) emits the laid-back vibe of Tofino, Baja or SoCal. Beyond their famous Baja-style tacos, new items like the Spicy Kabocha Squash and Pickled Cauliflower Tostada and Salmon Ceviche grace the menu. Antibiotic-free, hormone-free and locally-raised proteins are also featured. From the bar, expect lots of tequila and mezcal.