CinCin Vancouver
⭐ CinCin is known for Parmesan Soufflé and Wagyu Beef Lasagna.
🍷 CinCin Ristorante has been part of Vancouver's Robson Street dining scene for decades, occupying an elegant upstairs space at 1154 Robson Street that feels pleasantly removed from the busy shopping district below.
Guests climb above street level into a warm, polished dining room with an open kitchen and wood-fired grill, while the covered terrace overlooking Robson has become one of the restaurant's most sought-after places to sit. Longtime customers have been returning for 10 or 20 years, and anniversaries, birthdays, weddings and date nights are woven deeply into CinCin's identity, often accompanied by handwritten cards and thoughtful touches from the staff. The restaurant also maintains a strong connection to seasonal and farm-to-table cooking, alongside an extensive wine program and notably knowledgeable service. Parmesan soufflé, handmade pastas, Wagyu beef lasagna, seafood and wood-grilled meats remain recurring favourites, but CinCin's longevity, elevated terrace and special-occasion atmosphere are what have made it such an enduring presence in downtown Vancouver.
🍽️ CinCin Menu
🥗 First
Italian-inspired starters featuring seasonal produce, seafood, cured meats and rich cheeses.
Hazelmere Farm Corn Soup
Creamy Hazelmere Farm corn soup infused with basil and finished with brioche croutons.
Baby Gem Caesar Salad
Baby gem lettuce with anchovies, Parmesan and creamy Caesar dressing.
Grilled Humboldt Squid
Grilled Humboldt squid with chili and lemon, served with cannellini beans and arugula.
Parmesan Soufflé
Twice-baked Parmesan soufflé with spinach and fresh cream.
Local Albacore Tuna Crudo
Local albacore tuna with tomato vinaigrette, Raggianese pepper, olives and crispy capers.
Burrata from Puglia with Radicchio Salad
Puglian burrata with radicchio, artichoke hearts, black olives, pink grapefruit and watercress.
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
King River Australian Wagyu beef carpaccio with Burgundy truffle, arugula and pecorino al tartufo.
Wood-Grilled Octopus
Wood-grilled octopus with Iberico chorizo, warm potato salad, fennel and orange.
Salumi Misti
Prosciutto di Parma, capocollo, salami with orange and truffle salami, served with pickled vegetables and grissini.
🍝 Pasta + Risotto
House pasta and risotto dishes featuring Italian sauces, seasonal ingredients and premium cheeses. Most selections are available in two portions, including a main-course size.
Tagliatelle al Ragù
Tagliatelle with six-hour Bolognese made with veal, pork and pancetta, finished with Parmesan.
Casarecce
Casarecce pasta with tomato, spicy chorizo sausage, chili, rosemary and Grana Padano.
Linguine
Linguine with prawns, clams and Humboldt squid in garlic, white wine and Calabrian chili.
Mushroom Risotto
Organic Acquerello Carnaroli rice with a combination of wild and cultivated mushrooms.
Handmade Rigatoni
Handmade rigatoni with stracciatella from Puglia, San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh basil.
Ricotta Gnocchi
Ricotta gnocchi with pesto alla Genovese, fresh basil and pine nut breadcrumbs.
Winter Squash Ravioli
Ravioli filled with winter squash and finished with citrus butter, toasted hazelnuts, Pecorino Toscano and crispy sage.
Wagyu Beef Lasagna
Fresh pasta layered with beef and tomato ragù and ricotta, served with a green leaf salad.
🔥 From the Wood-Fired Grill
Wood-grilled meats and seafood paired with seasonal vegetables, Italian-inspired sauces and hearty accompaniments.
Carrara Flat Iron
Five-ounce Australian Wagyu crossbred flat iron steak served with prosciutto and Parmesan potato torta, ash-roasted red onions, collard greens and salmoriglio.
Little Joe Farm Ribeye
Ten-ounce Australian grass-fed beef ribeye served with prosciutto and Parmesan potato torta, ash-roasted red onions, collard greens and salmoriglio.
Chinook King Salmon
Wood-grilled Chinook king salmon with rapini, Helmer's Sieglinde potatoes and a white wine citrus butter sauce.
Wood-Grilled Scallops
Wood-grilled scallops with salsa rossa, lardo di Colonnata, grilled green onions and Marcona almonds.
Whole Branzino
Whole wood-grilled branzino served with lacinato kale and garlic and rosemary-roasted potatoes.
Kurobuta Pork Chop
Wood-grilled Kurobuta pork chop with salsa verde, Saskatchewan Kabuli chickpeas, soffritto, Rootdown spinach and chili.
Lemon & Garlic Marinated Chicken
Wood-grilled marinated chicken with spaghetti in a white wine, lemon and fresh herb sauce.
Alberta Lamb Rack
Wood-grilled Alberta lamb rack with gnocchi alla Romana, garlic scapes, sprouting broccoli and mint salsa verde.
🍽️ Main Course / Secondi
Italian-inspired main courses featuring local seafood, braised veal and seasonal vegetables.
Roast Sablefish
Golden Eagle sablefish from Kyuquot Sound with borlotti beans, pesto alla Genovese, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes.
Veal Osso Buco
Braised Montreal veal shin with white wine and tomato, saffron risotto and gremolata.
Veal Parmigiana
Eighteen-ounce veal chop with buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Panelle
Chickpea fritter with spring vegetables and brodo, finished with Calabrian sweet chili and fresh herbs.
🥔 Sides / Contorni
Italian-inspired accompaniments featuring vegetables, potatoes, olives and mushrooms.
Warm Marinated Olives
Warm olives marinated with aromatics and herbs.
Sautéed Spinach
Simply sautéed spinach.
Slow-Cooked Garlic
A whole head of garlic slowly cooked in olive oil.
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary.
Wood-Grilled Broccolini
Wood-grilled broccolini with anchovy, rosemary and chili.
Organic Farm Carrots
Organic farm carrots with olive oil and herbs.
Prosciutto & Parmesan Potato Torta
Savoury potato torta with prosciutto and Parmesan.
Grilled Portobello & Wild Mushrooms
Grilled portobello with a selection of mixed wild mushrooms.
🍰 Desserts
Italian-inspired desserts featuring seasonal fruit, house-made gelato, rich chocolate and classic pastries.
Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding
Vanilla bean rice pudding with brandied Okanagan cherries, chocolate mascarpone and almond amaretti. Gluten-free.
Zeppole
Ricotta and lemon doughnuts served with rum caramel.
Pavlova
Crisp meringue with vanilla mascarpone cream, lemon curd and mixed berry compote with limoncello. Gluten-free.
Warm Valrhona Molten Chocolate Cake
Warm Guanaja chocolate cake with vanilla bean gelato and port-poached local plums. Gluten-free.
Tiramisu
Espresso and rum-soaked sponge layered with Marsala mascarpone zabaglione and chocolate flakes.
Sicilian-Style Cannoli
Crisp cannoli filled with sweetened whipped ricotta, vanilla bean and orange.
House-Made Gelato & Sorbetto
Daily selection of house-made gelato and sorbetto prepared with seasonal ingredients. Available by the scoop or as a trio.
Selection of Cheeses
Choice of Gorgonzola, Toma, Pecorino, Montasio or Parmigiano Reggiano, accompanied by sourdough poppy crackers, house-made preserves and roasted almonds.
Celebration Cake
Fresh, made-to-order celebration cake prepared in-house.
⭐ CinCin Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Parmesan Soufflé
One of CinCin's most enduring signature appetizers, repeatedly praised for its light texture, rich flavour and elegant presentation.
Wagyu Beef Lasagna
A particularly popular pasta dish, with layers of pasta and rich beef filling earning frequent recommendations from both first-time diners and longtime regulars.
Beef Carpaccio
A longstanding favourite that customers return for repeatedly, appreciated for its delicate preparation and careful seasoning.
Seafood Linguine
Fresh pasta paired with seafood is a recurring customer favourite and a popular choice for diners looking for one of the restaurant's more classic Italian combinations.
Gnocchi
House-made gnocchi appears regularly in customer recommendations, with changing preparations allowing it to remain a popular pasta choice across different menus.
Grilled Octopus
A standout starter praised for its preparation and flavour, and one of the seafood appetizers that receives particularly enthusiastic feedback.
Wood-Grilled Chicken
Chicken prepared over the restaurant's wood-fired grill has earned strong praise for its flavour and careful cooking.
Steak & Ribeye
Wood-grilled beef is a recurring favourite, particularly for celebrations and group dinners where customers frequently praise the precise cooking.
Sablefish
A popular seafood main that receives repeat praise for its tender preparation and changing seasonal accompaniments.
Tiramisu
One of CinCin's most frequently recommended desserts, with some regulars considering it an essential finish to dinner.
🍽️ Dining Experience
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Upscale Italian Dining
CinCin combines polished service and refined Italian cooking with a warm atmosphere that feels sophisticated without being overly formal.
Robson Street Terrace
The elevated covered terrace overlooks busy Robson Street while remaining removed from the sidewalk below, making it one of the restaurant's most distinctive seating areas.
Wood-Fired Kitchen
An open kitchen and wood-fired grill are central to the restaurant, with meats, seafood and vegetables taking on the character of live-fire cooking.
Longtime Vancouver Fixture
CinCin has been part of Vancouver's dining scene for decades, with longtime customers describing visits stretching back 20 years or more.
Date Nights
The warm lighting, attentive service and upstairs setting make CinCin a recurring choice for couples and special evenings downtown.
Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and other milestones are a major part of the dining room, with staff frequently adding handwritten cards, desserts and other personal touches.
Professional Service
Knowledgeable servers are one of the strongest themes in customer feedback, particularly when recommending dishes, explaining the menu or pairing wines with a meal.
Wine & Cocktails
Wine recommendations receive considerable praise, while cocktails add a more relaxed element to the restaurant's traditional fine-dining character.
Groups & Private Events
CinCin accommodates everything from family gatherings and company dinners to private parties and weddings, including events involving large groups of guests.
Warm & Lively Atmosphere
The restaurant can become energetic and fairly loud when full, giving busy evenings more of a lively social atmosphere than a hushed fine-dining experience.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
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Downtown Parking
CinCin's Robson Street location puts diners in the heart of downtown Vancouver, where nearby public parkades and street parking are the primary options for drivers.
Robson Street Access
The restaurant is located above street level at 1154 Robson Street, with customers noting stairs on the way up to the dining room.
Walkable Downtown Location
The central location makes CinCin convenient to reach on foot from hotels, shops, offices and other destinations throughout the surrounding downtown area.
Transit-Friendly
Robson Street and the surrounding downtown neighbourhood are well served by public transit, providing an alternative to driving and downtown parking.
📍 Landmarks & Location
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Robson Street
CinCin is located at 1154 Robson Street, placing the restaurant directly along one of downtown Vancouver's best-known shopping and dining streets.
Downtown Vancouver
The central location puts CinCin amid the restaurants, shops, hotels and high-rise buildings of Vancouver's downtown peninsula.
Elevated Above the Street
Rather than opening directly into a ground-floor dining room, guests head upstairs to the restaurant, creating a sense of separation from the activity along Robson below.
Covered Terrace
The elevated terrace overlooks Robson Street while remaining sheltered from the sidewalk, giving diners a downtown view without sitting directly beside pedestrian traffic.
Longtime Robson Street Presence
After decades in the neighbourhood, CinCin has become a familiar part of the Robson Street dining scene, with some customers returning after gaps of 10 or 20 years.
📱 Ordering Options
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Dine-In
Full table service is centred around an upscale Italian dinner experience, with the open kitchen, wood-fired grill and extensive beverage program forming part of the evening.
Terrace Dining
The covered upstairs terrace provides sought-after seating overlooking Robson Street and is particularly popular for date nights and special occasions.
Reservations
Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends and for celebrations, when the restaurant can become busy.
Walk-Ins
Walk-in diners may be accommodated when tables are available, although the popularity of the restaurant makes advance reservations the safer option.
Private Dining
Private spaces can accommodate celebrations, business meals and other gatherings away from the main dining room.
Group Dining
Set menus and coordinated service make CinCin suitable for company dinners, family celebrations and larger organized groups.
Weddings
The restaurant hosts weddings and wedding dinners, with customer feedback describing both ceremonies and large coordinated meals held on-site.
Special Menus
Seasonal menus, Dine Out Vancouver offerings and special dining events provide additional opportunities to experience dishes outside the regular dinner menu.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
Service Is a Defining Strength
Professional, personable service is one of the most consistent themes in customer feedback, with servers frequently praised for balancing attentiveness with a relaxed approach.
Special Occasions Receive Extra Attention
Handwritten cards, complimentary desserts and thoughtful table touches regularly appear in reviews from birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations.
The Parmesan Soufflé Has a Following
Few individual appetizers appear as consistently in recommendations as the Parmesan soufflé, with both first-time diners and returning customers singling it out.
Pasta Remains a Major Draw
Lasagna, gnocchi, linguine and other fresh pasta dishes appear throughout customer recommendations, although individual preparations change with the menu.
The Wood-Fired Grill Stands Out
Customers frequently notice the flavour and careful cooking of meats, seafood and vegetables prepared over the restaurant's live-fire grill.
The Terrace Is Coveted
The covered upstairs terrace is repeatedly described as one of the best places to sit, combining an outdoor feel with a view over the activity of Robson Street.
Wine Recommendations Impress
Knowledgeable wine service is a recurring strength, with customers often mentioning servers who successfully matched bottles or glasses to their meal and preferences.
Longtime Regulars Value the Consistency
Customers who have been visiting for 10 or 20 years frequently remark on CinCin's ability to maintain its food, service and atmosphere over time.
The Dining Room Can Get Loud
Busy evenings can produce a significant amount of noise, and some customers find the tables close together when the restaurant is full.
Portion Opinions Vary
Many diners find the overall meal satisfying, while occasional reviews describe individual pasta dishes or courses as smaller than expected for the price.
Prices Reflect the Upscale Setting
CinCin is generally viewed as a higher-priced restaurant, with many customers considering the food, service and special-occasion experience worth the expense.
Consistency Is One of Its Biggest Assets
While individual dishes occasionally receive mixed reactions, repeat customers regularly describe CinCin as one of Vancouver's more dependable choices for an upscale Italian dinner.
Sources
Links used to compile this restaurant’s menu and dining information.
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