Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie vs CinCin Ristorante + Bar
Both restaurants are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie ranks slightly higher than CinCin Ristorante + Bar. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie ranks #8 in Vancouver with approval from 9 reviewers such as BlackBook, Fodor's and Zagat.
Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie
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163 Keefer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
From $0 /night
Concierge
"Bao Bei is a beacon of new life in the neon night of Vancouver's Chinatown, thanks to the inspired cuisine of owner Tannis Ling."
BlackBook
"Authentic, mom-inspired Asian home cooking, like crispy pork belly, noodle soup, dumplings, steamed buns and a whole mess of terrific sides and sharing plates."
Gayot
14.0
"A charming Chinese brasserie delivers modern pan-Asian cuisine in the heart of old Chinatown."
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Rough Guide
"The jury is still deliberating on this upscale Chinese fusion restaurant that packs in pretty young things."
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If you go, be sure to order the crispy pork belly ($16).
Fodor's
"Old Chinatown may have been tasty, but it never cooked up anything this fun."
CinCin Ristorante + Bar
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1154 Robson St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1B2, Canada
From $17 /night
Fodor's
"Gold walls, terra-cotta tiles, and a crowd-pleasing modern Italian menu make this Tuscan-inspired restaurant appropriate for a business meal, a romantic tête-à-tête, or a relaxing dinner."
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Frommer's
"Vancouverites looking for great food and a romantic atmosphere frequent this award-winning, second-floor restaurant on Robson Street."
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BlackBook
"Beloved by local and international luminaries for its weekday power lunches, late night menu, expansive terrace and superb service, other stars here include wood-fired pizzas."
Time Out
"This popular Tuscan restaurant is a favoured haunt of Hollywood stars shooting locally - and very definitely on the tourist track, too."
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Rough Guide
"This longstanding Italian gem is an excellent Downtown option, with refined, buzzy setting; try to book an outside table in summer."