Cinara Lounge

Van Mag Restaurant Awards: Best of Neighbourhoods 2016

Movers and shakers in Vancouver’s downtown core unwind over elegant Italian cuisine at this Pender Street dining room. Housed in the historic Victorian Hotel, Cinara specializes in classical Northern Italian cuisine with a few contemporary twists. Chef owners Lucais Syme and Gillian Book keep things fresh with seasonal dishes that showcase B.C.’s bounty – think veal tongue in a bolzanese sauce, wagyu sirlon with anchovies, and a creamy artichoke risotto with oyster mushrooms. An extensive Italian wine collection is sure to impress but don’t miss the small-but-serious cocktail list; these booze-forward tipples are designed to loosen up the after-work crowd.