Italians excel in many things, and one of them is definitely cooking. Here are our five favourite places to get a little taste of Italy.
Trattoria Italian Kitchen
Chef Murray Flaherty makes the best Kobe meatballs and chickpea bruschetta outside of Italy (and in town).
Trattoria Italian Kitchen; 1840 W. 4th Ave.; 604-732-1441; www.trattoriakitchen.ca
Duso’s Italian Foods
Stock up on fresh pasta, cheese, spices and dips at this friendly Granville Island kiosk.
Duso’s Italian Foods; 120-1689 Johnston St.; 604-685-5921
La Casa Gelato
It’s nearly impossible to choose one from over 200 gelato flavours but it’s surely a fun process.
La Casa Gelato; 1033 Venables St.; 604-251-3211; www.lacasagelato.com
Bosa Foods
Load the kitchen with fresh, gourmet Mediterranean goods from this authentic Italian market.
Bosa Foods; 1465 Kootenay St.; 604-253-5578; www.bosafoods.com
Fratelli Bakery
From biscotti to cookies to cakes to bread, pre-order or drop by this spot for delicious baked goods.
Fratelli Bakery; 1795 Commercial Dr.; 604-255-8926; www.fratellibakery.com
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