Dine Out Vancouver is upon us and Italian Kitchen by the Glowbal Group is participating again this year with their $45 dinner menu including an appetizer, entree, and dessert. There is also option for wine pairings as well.
It’s been a while since I’ve been to Italian Kitchen and the new location sets the mood with its Italian charm. We were invited to have a sneak peek of the Dine Out Vancouver menu before the festival begins. We tried all the dishes to help you make an informed decision.
Menu
Interior
There are different seating areas in the restaurant. It’s a nice space for all sorts of occasions. They can seat small to large groups which is nice.
Focaccia
The meals starts with complimentary focaccia, olive oil and balsamic. A nice nibble to begin the meal.
Confit of Duck Salad
There is a bed of grilled radicchio, roasted fennel & beets, watercress, spelt, and orange balsamic vinaigrette. The confit duck is a bit dry on the outside, but it is tender inside. Great portion size for an appetizer.
Risotto Milanese
The risotto has asparagus, shrimp and crispy artichokes. The shrimp are nice and plump, and the crispy artichokes add great texture. The risotto itself was a tad on the salty side. Nonetheless, it was still very enjoyable.
Galletto al Mattone
This dish has a salt brick pressed half Maple Hills Farm chicken marinated with herbs, garlic & lemon, and served with smashed herb potatoes. I really enjoyed this dish a lot. The chicken was moist and the skin had so much flavour. I was very impressed. Great portion size too.
Filetto di Branzino
The dish has sauteed mediterranean bass filet with blistered cherry tomatoes, calabrese olives, peppers, and basil. The Branzino has a lovely crust on its skin. The tomatoes, olives, and pappers paired nicely with it. It’s not as filling as the chicken option, but this dish was well executed.
Ravioli Cacio e Pere
The ravioli is stuffed with pear and stracciatella and topped with black pepper & pecorino, and arugula. Don’t be shy to have more cheese added on top, so no shame in having more cheese. Of all the entrees, this was my least favourite. It’s a good dish, but I just thought the other proteins were well executed.
Butterscotch Budino
This decadent dessert has the base of the butterscotch pudding and topped with dark chocolate sauce, chantilly cream and a pistachio crumble. This was absolutely delicious. Very generous portion size and that dark chocolate sauce balanced out the butterscotch pudding. Not to sweet either, which was fantastic.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I was really impressed by the $45 menu at Italian Kitchen. Great value and you won’t be disappointed. If you’re looking for an Italian restaurant for Dine Out Vancouver, definitely check it out. My favourites were the risotto and chicken dishes.
Make sure to get reservations so you don’t get disappointed.
Address:
860 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
