Osteria Savio Volpe Vancouver
⭐ Osteria Savio Volpe is known for Wood-Fired Chicken and Kale Salad.
🍝 Osteria Savio Volpe has become a destination on Kingsway for the kind of Italian dinner built around a crowded table, shared plates and an unhurried evening with friends or family.
The warm, lively dining room takes its cues from a traditional neighbourhood osteria, with an open kitchen, wood-fired cooking and a convivial atmosphere that can become downright boisterous when every table is full. Despite its polished reputation, the experience remains notably personal, with servers frequently remembered by name and birthdays and anniversaries marked with thoughtful touches that have helped make Savio Volpe a repeat celebration spot for Vancouver diners. The menu changes with the seasons and is particularly well suited to sharing, whether guests choose their own progression or leave it to the kitchen with the Alla Famiglia experience. Handmade pasta and wood-fired chicken remain enduring signatures, but it is the combination of generous Italian hospitality, a bustling neighbourhood setting and years of loyal regulars that gives Savio Volpe its distinctive character.
🍽️ Osteria Savio Volpe Menu
🥖 For the Table
Shareable Italian-inspired bites including marinated olives, focaccia, arancini and warm garlic knots.
Marinated Olives
Olives marinated with fennel seed and lemon.
Rosemary Focaccia
Rosemary focaccia served with Volpi olive oil and balsamic.
Potato, Leek & Taleggio Arancini
Crisp arancini filled with potato, leek and Taleggio, served with oregano aioli.
Warm Garlic Knots
Warm garlic knots finished with Pecorino and served with pomodoro sauce.
🥩 Starters
Italian-inspired antipasti featuring beef, elk and carefully selected cured meats with savoury accompaniments.
Beef Carpaccio
Thinly sliced beef with horseradish aioli, shallot condiment, Pecorino and crisp grissini.
Elk Tartare
Elk tartare with pickled chanterelles, caper berries, Grana Padano and shallot aioli.
Wild Boar Salami
Wild boar salami paired with Piave Vecchio, nectarine jam and house pickles.
Culatello di Modena
Culatello di Modena served with crostino and Volpi olive oil.
🥗 Salads
Fresh and hearty salads combining seasonal produce, grains, cheeses and house dressings.
Kale Salad
Kale tossed with Pecorino, pangrattato and lemon pepper dressing.
BC Apple & Chicory Salad
BC apples with chicories, fennel and arugula, dressed with cider dressing and finished with Parmigiano and hazelnuts.
Barley & Farro Salad
Barley and farro with beets, zucchini, tomato, cauliflower and eggplant in an Italian vinaigrette.
🍝 In-House Handmade Pasta
Fresh pasta made in house and paired with rich roasting juices, seafood-inspired puttanesca, slow-cooked ragù and Italian cheeses.
Agnolotti del Plin
Handmade agnolotti del plin with savoury roasting juices and sage.
Linguine alla Puttanesca
Linguine with anchovy, garlic, capers, olives and chili, finished with crisp pangrattato.
Pappardelle
Handmade pappardelle with lamb Bolognese, smoked olives and Pecorino.
Canestri
Canestri pasta with pork cheek ragù bianco, mushrooms and Ricotta Salata.
🍲 From the Skillet & Stewing Pot
Comforting dishes prepared in the skillet and stewing pot, including Italian-style meatballs and creamy risotto.
Meatballs
Meatballs in tomato sauce with currants, pine nuts and Grana Padano.
Risotto
Creamy risotto with peppers, chervil and aged Parmigiano Stravecchio.
🔥 From the Wood Fire
Wood-fired seafood and meats served with seasonal vegetables, savoury sauces and rustic accompaniments.
Wild BC Coho Salmon
Wood-fired wild BC coho salmon with tomato, lobster mushroom and Calabrian chili.
Rossdown Farms Half Chicken
Wood-fired half chicken from Rossdown Farms with salmoriglio and charred lemon.
Pork Coppa
Wood-fired pork coppa with marinated zucchini, onions, currants, peppers and tomatoes.
Northern Gold Striploin
12 oz Northern Gold striploin with tallow-roasted potatoes, peppers and red wine jus.
PEI Blue Dot Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye
Dry-aged P.E.I. Blue Dot bone-in ribeye served with bone marrow and roasted garlic.
🥕 Vegetables & Sides
Seasonal vegetables prepared with herbs, citrus, nuts and classic Italian flavours.
Marinated Carrots
Carrots marinated with garlic and herbs, finished with almonds and balsamic.
Grilled Broccolini
Grilled broccolini with aglio e olio, chili and lemon.
Mixed Mushrooms
Mixed mushrooms with delicata squash, tarragon, garlic and pine nuts.
🍺 Draft Beer & Cider
A selection of locally brewed beer and cider from British Columbia.
Banda Volpi Pilsner
Italian-style pilsner brewed in Vancouver, BC. 5.0% ABV.
33 Acres Fluffy Cloud IPA
IPA from 33 Acres in Vancouver, BC. 6.5% ABV.
Twin Sails Dat Juice Pale Ale
Pale ale from Twin Sails in Port Moody, BC. 5.2% ABV.
Dominion Magic Hour Apple Cider
Apple cider from Dominion Cider Co. in Summerland, BC. 473 ml can, 6.0% ABV.
🍊 Negroni Selection
Classic and creative Negroni variations featuring Italian aperitifs, vermouths, gin and aromatic garnishes.
Volpi Sbagliato
Banda Volpi Amaro with Campari, Aperol and Prosecco, finished with rosemary.
Classico
Tanqueray Gin with Martini Rosso Vermouth and Campari, finished with orange.
Americano Toscano
Winestillery Tuscan Bitter and Tuscan Vermouth with soda and rosemary.
Berlioni
Tanqueray No. 10 Gin with Cynar, Esquimalt Dry Vermouth, wormwood bitters and star anise.
🍸 House Cocktails
Italian-inspired cocktails ranging from refreshing spritzes and citrus-forward sours to espresso and spirit-forward creations.
Banda Spaghett
Aperol and lemon with Banda Volpi Italian Pilsner, finished with orange.
Bellini
Cipriani Peach Bellini with Prosecco.
Lambrusco Spritz
Aperol with Medici Ermete Quercioli Lambrusco and orange.
Sicilian Lady
Malfy Gin Rosa with Cointreau, lemon, grapefruit bitters and butterfly pea flower.
Margarita di Milano
Montelobos Mezcal and Espolon Blanco Tequila with Fernet Branca, Cointreau, lime, mint and saline.
Blood Orange Sour
Woods Arancello Blood Orange with Tanqueray Gin, lemon and Ms. Better's Bitters Vegan Foamer, finished with a red wine float.
Spritz Torino
Carpano Antica Vermouth Rosso with Aranciata Rossa and Prosecco.
Fool's Gold
Arbutus Three Grain Whisky with Esquimalt Limoncello, sage, lemon and Angostura bitters.
Savio Martini
Ampersand Gin and Esquimalt Dry Vermouth with Volpi olive oil and rosemary, served on a king cube with Savio marinated olives.
Amaro Shakerato
Galliano Ristretto Coffee Liqueur and Cynar Amaro with shaken espresso, salt and nutmeg.
🥂 Sparkling & Alcohol-Free Beverages
Italian sodas, zero-alcohol beer and sparkling wine, plus refreshing alcohol-free spritzes and cocktails.
La Famiglia Aranciata Rossa
Italian blood orange sparkling soda.
La Famiglia Chinotto
Classic Italian chinotto sparkling soda.
La Famiglia Limonata
Italian sparkling lemonade.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%
Alcohol-free Peroni Nastro Azzurro lager.
Colibri Prosecco 0.0%
Alcohol-free sparkling Prosecco. 5 oz.
Virgin Bellini Spritz
An alcohol-free take on the classic Bellini spritz.
Limonzero Spritz
A refreshing low-alcohol citrus spritz. 0.2% ABV.
Negroni Zero
An alcohol-free take on the classic bittersweet Negroni.
⭐ Osteria Savio Volpe Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Wood-Fired Chicken
The chicken is one of Savio Volpe's most enduring signatures, repeatedly described as a must-order by longtime customers and first-time visitors alike.
Kale Salad
Far more than a supporting dish, the kale salad has developed a loyal following of its own, with repeat customers ordering it on virtually every visit.
Agnolotti
Agnolotti appears frequently among customers' favourite pastas, with different seasonal fillings showcasing the restaurant's changing approach to handmade pasta.
Burrata
Burrata is repeatedly called a must-order, with seasonal accompaniments ranging from heirloom tomatoes to charred peppers and olives.
Beef Carpaccio
A recurring starter favourite, the carpaccio is frequently ordered as part of larger shared meals and praised for the restaurant's distinctive preparation.
Meatballs
The Italian meatballs are a dependable favourite for sharing, appearing repeatedly alongside pasta, salads and other starters.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Bolognese is one of the most frequently praised pasta styles, with changing versions featuring rich meat ragù and freshly prepared pasta.
Garlic Knots
Warm garlic knots have become a popular way to start the meal and are frequently singled out even among much larger multi-course dinners.
Tiramisu
The tiramisu has an especially enthusiastic following, with repeat diners regularly saving room for it and some describing it as the highlight of dessert.
Flat Iron Steak
The flat iron is a recurring favourite among the larger meat dishes, frequently paired with seasonal sauces and vegetables.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Modern Italian Osteria
Savio Volpe combines the convivial character of a traditional Italian osteria with a polished, contemporary dining room that remains warm and approachable.
Open Kitchen Energy
The kitchen is an important part of the atmosphere, with the restaurant's wood-fired cooking and busy service contributing to the lively feel of the room.
Family-Style Dining
Sharing is central to the experience, with salads, pasta, vegetables and larger meat dishes designed particularly well for passing around the table.
Warm & Lively
Customers consistently describe the room as cozy, energetic and inviting, although the combination of close tables and a full dining room can make it quite loud.
Date Nights
The intimate atmosphere, wine program and shareable menu make Savio Volpe a particularly popular choice for couples and anniversary dinners.
Special Occasions
Birthdays and anniversaries appear constantly in customer feedback, with staff frequently adding thoughtful touches such as signed cards or small celebratory desserts.
Bar Seating
Seats at the bar provide another way to experience the restaurant and are often welcomed by couples who cannot secure a regular table.
Family Dinners
Despite its polished reputation, the restaurant is regularly used for multigenerational family meals and celebrations, with the sharing format fitting naturally around a group table.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Kingsway Location
Osteria Savio Volpe is located at 615 Kingsway in Vancouver, and customers occasionally mention that finding parking in the surrounding area can take some extra time.
Busy Dining Room
The restaurant regularly operates at or near capacity, and seating can feel fairly close together during busy dinner services.
📍 Landmarks & Location
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Kingsway
Savio Volpe sits directly on Kingsway, giving the restaurant a neighbourhood setting outside Vancouver's downtown dining districts.
Mount Pleasant
The restaurant is part of the broader Mount Pleasant dining scene, an area known for independent restaurants, cafés, breweries and small businesses.
Fraser Street
The restaurant sits close to the Fraser Street corridor, connecting it with another of East Vancouver's established restaurant and neighbourhood shopping areas.
Main Street
Vancouver's Main Street district is nearby, making Savio Volpe convenient for an evening out in the surrounding Mount Pleasant area.
East Vancouver
Its Kingsway location has helped Savio Volpe become a destination restaurant without relying on a downtown address, drawing diners from across Vancouver for dinner and special occasions.
📱 Ordering Options
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Dinner
Savio Volpe is centred around dinner, with antipasti, handmade pasta, vegetables, wood-fired meats and desserts intended to build into a shared Italian meal.
À La Carte
Guests can create their own meal from the changing menu, ordering individual dishes for the table and sharing several courses.
Alla Famiglia
The chef-selected family-style experience allows the kitchen to build a multi-course meal for the table, with staff asking about preferences and dietary restrictions before choosing the dishes.
Seasonal Menu
The menu changes regularly with the seasons, giving repeat customers new pasta, vegetables, seafood and meat preparations to discover throughout the year.
Reservations
Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for prime dinner times and weekends, as customers regularly describe the restaurant as packed or difficult to book.
Bar Seating
Bar seats provide an alternative for smaller parties and can sometimes make a last-minute visit possible when dining-room reservations are limited.
Group Dining
The sharing format works especially well for groups, allowing the table to order several pastas, starters, vegetables and larger proteins together.
Wine Pairing
Knowledgeable servers and sommeliers frequently help guests select wines to accompany individual courses or a longer family-style meal.
Cocktails
Cocktails are an established part of the experience, with Negroni variations, Italian-inspired drinks and seasonal creations frequently praised alongside the food.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
The Pasta Is a Major Draw
Handmade pasta is one of the strongest themes in customer feedback, with diners repeatedly praising its texture, preparation and frequently changing sauces and fillings.
The Chicken Has a Following
The wood-fired chicken has remained one of the restaurant's most recognizable dishes over the years and is frequently recommended to first-time visitors.
Sharing Works Best
Many customers feel Savio Volpe is best experienced with several people at the table, making it possible to share multiple pastas, starters, vegetables and larger dishes.
The Menu Keeps Changing
Repeat diners appreciate that seasonal changes continually introduce new dishes while longstanding favourites maintain a sense of familiarity.
Service Is a Standout
Attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely personable service is one of the most consistent themes in reviews, with individual servers frequently remembered by name.
Wine Guidance Is Personal
Customers regularly praise the restaurant's wine recommendations, particularly when servers or the sommelier match bottles or glasses to a multi-course meal.
Celebrations Get Extra Attention
Birthdays and anniversaries are treated particularly thoughtfully, with customers mentioning signed cards, celebratory desserts and other small gestures from the staff.
The Atmosphere Is Cozy & Energetic
Warm lighting and a lively dining room create the convivial atmosphere many customers love, although conversations can become difficult when the restaurant is at its busiest.
Reservations Can Be Competitive
Prime dinner times can be difficult to secure, and repeat customers commonly recommend booking well ahead for weekends and special occasions.
Alla Famiglia Is Popular
Many diners enjoy leaving the menu in the kitchen's hands and appreciate having a succession of dishes selected around their preferences.
The Tasting Experience Can Vary
While many customers consider the family-style chef's selection a highlight, others feel the pacing, quantity or particular selection of dishes does not always justify the cost.
Prices Reflect a Special-Occasion Restaurant
Customers frequently describe Savio Volpe as expensive, but many still consider it worthwhile for celebrations, date nights and occasional dinners.
Portion Opinions Are Mixed
Some guests find the family-style meals extremely generous and leave with leftovers, while others feel individual dishes can be small for the price.
The Room Can Get Loud
Noise is one of the most recurring criticisms, particularly when the restaurant is packed during peak dinner service.
Regulars Keep Coming Back
Long term returning customers appear throughout the reviews, with many treating Savio Volpe as a dependable choice for anniversaries and other important dinners.
