Experts' Choice Award CinCin Ristorante + Bar
What the experts agree on
Ascending a hidden staircase above Robson Street, this 25-year institution transports diners to Tuscany with terra-cotta floors and wood-fired cuisine. Refined ambiance makes it equally suited for power lunches, romance, or celebrating with Hollywood
“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.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Vancouverites looking for great food and a romantic atmosphere frequent this award-winning, second-floor restaurant on Robson Street." Full review
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." Full review
Rough Guide "This longstanding Italian gem is an excellent Downtown option, with refined, buzzy setting; try to book an outside table in summer."
Gayot15.0
"Escape the bustle of Robson Street's busy shopping mecca and ascend a winding stone staircase to reach one of the loveliest dining rooms in Vancouver." Full review
i
For dessert, don't miss the tiramisu and the roasted almond semifreddo with passion fruit and olive oil curd and chocolate almond crunch.
Zagat4.4
"“Climb the stairs” above Robson Street to access this “staple for fine dining”, an “upscale Italian” fixture serving “inspired” pastas and wood-grilled meats in the West End for more than 25 years." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Terra cotta floors, paintings of Tuscan vistas, and Roman-esque sculptures will transport you to Italy as quickly as the wine: or the lamb, grilled on embers and served with celery root cooked in hay." Full review
Afar Magazine "There’s no better place than Vancouver to try a Vancouver cocktail, it’s the perfect pre-dinner sharpener, although it works rather well as an after-dinner treat too. It’s said to have..." Full review
