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Nightingale Vancouver Reviews
Delicious sharing plates and great service
Excellent service, great recommendations for the delicious sharing plates. Friendly and casual atmosphere in a beautiful refitted building. We had sweet potatoes, chicken and burrata - great flavours and left completely empty plates
Unforgettable dinner
First dinner in Vancouver and Canada overall. Top experience; the service, the food, the ambiance. Incredible restaurant, very pleased.
I had been here previously during a girl's trip last year.
We enjoyed the food, but were a bit put off by how loud and hectic it was. This time I dined earlier and had a fantastic experience at Nightingale! My husband and I were able to walk in and were seated fairly quickly (we sat near the hallway upstairs by the service station, but that was fine with us!). We appreciated that our server (Meghan?) was efficient and attentive without hoovering. She knew the ins and outs of the menu and made thoughtful recommendations. We started with a half-bottle of Pinot Gris and the seared tuna, which paired beautifully. The menu is full of unique dishes, and we were particularly impressed with the cauliflower--it's a simple vegetable jazzed up with a complex and delicious flavor profile. I also loved the seared salmon and the sauce which appeared to have golden raisins mixed in for a bit of sweetness. Dessert was the perfect finale! My husband loved his after-dinner coffee drink, but I can't stop thinking about the peaches and cream cheesecake. The combination of orange curd and Earl Grey crumb was incredible and made for a truly special end to our meal. I usually don't like tapas style dining, especially when you're pushed to order many dishes or the plates have no theme. *** Nightingale knows what they are doing and the team skillfully avoids the common mistakes found in similar restaurants. ***
Easily one of Vancouver’s best restaurants
David Hawksworth opened this small plates gem perhaps ten years ago. It’s was terrific then and hasn’t lost a beat. The menu retains some of the long time favorites (morsels of fried chicken with a maple sauce and pickles, great fries, perfect spaghetti alle vongole), but there are always new options. I can’t remember ever having a plate that I didn’t like. Plus, good cocktails and a superb and creative wine list.
Friendly staff and a relaxed vibe made for a great
Friendly staff and a relaxed vibe made for a great experience. The buttermilk fried chicken was excellent! It was crispy and full of flavor. I especially loved the lobster spaghetti. The short rib was a bit salty, and the bavette steak smaller than expected, but everything was high quality overall. Definitely worth a visit!
Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares
So…I mean where do you start? Maybe some context. We are a family of four from the UK with Italian heritage. So we know a thing or two about Italy. Spain is also just down the road so we know a thing or two about Tapas. Nightingale (or as we have renamed it, Deadly Nightshade) we think is trying to be an Italian restaurant, but with a tapas vibe and (to quote the waitress) like a family thanksgiving. Ok, let’s take each of those in turn. Pasta Arrabbiata - that dish takes its name from the Italian verb for getting angry / make angry (a metaphor for how spicy it is). Well Nightingale’s version certainly made us angry. It was pasta in a limp tomato sauce smothered in a lemon infused ricotta cheese. When we explained to the waitress that it should be spicy (and not covered in cream cheese) she countered with - well the batches of chilli do vary. I asked whether the chef took the time to try the sauce. She said yes. I’d say either no, or he’s never stepped foot in Lazio (it’s home) let alone Italy. Then there was the linguine con vongole - or as they explained it - pasta with clams. Made with spring onions. You don’t make a pasta sauce with spring onions. Unless you want to cheat on flavour knowing that onion takes longer to reduce. So to the family sharing thing: the menu is designed to be shared - to quote the manager “like tapas”. Pizza and pasta are not like tapas and pasta is not something you can easily share. Sharing made harder by the ridiculously small portions. Moving to the pizza. We’ve eaten all over the world but tonight was a pizza first: the restaurant has a no modification policy, and I quote “to protect the integrity of the dish”. Yep, whether you have a food allergy or other preference is irrelevant - unlike any other restaurant in the world you must not change the toppings of your pizza. Talking of integrity - the pizzas do not feature tomato. Further evidence that our chef has not popped over to Lazio for a bit of culinary inspiration. Back to the tapas - the food comes out to their agenda not yours. If you’re from the UK i’d liken it to a (very bad) Pizza Express fused with Wagamama. We called over the manager and gave him a few pointers. We challenged and asserted that our view was that this restaurant was kit focused on the customer but on making the kitchen efficient (no mods and food comes out to their agenda). He was not interested and was not taking any feedback. Certainly no apology. So the bill came. We were certainly not going to pay full price. No discount was offered so we told the manager we’d be taking off CAN$60 off the bill. Incredibly he asked why we wanted a discount. I explained that it was one of the worst restaurant experiences we had ever had. He didn’t say a word. Marched off. Represented the bill. We paid and left. No apology. No contrition. The restaurant is over rated and is trading off an unsuspecting clientele who understandably know no better given Italy (and Spain) are in a different continent. We can only hope that Gordon Ramsay has this restaurant on his to do list.
Food was creative and delicious.
Drinks were thoughtful and well paired. Service was stellar. What went wrong last night? We were unwilling participants in what I assume was a restaurant-sanctioned social media campaign during our dinner. For 90 minutes, we were subjected to an "influencer " and her photographer (huge camera lens, flash photography) documenting every aspect of this influencer's meal. This was the table immediately next to us. While taking pictures is definitely a thing in restaurants today, and people documenting every bit of their meal is also acceptable, it's really unfair to fellow diners to have to tolerate constant flash photography or lighted video. It was especially egregious when the influencer insisted on seeing the work every few minutes, thus pointing the camera lighting away from her table and at us unwilling spectators. Again, this went on for 90 minutes. I am assuming that the restaurant was okay with this because not a single staff member (and it's a wonderfully staffed restaurant) asked them to stop or even tone it down. Most commercial filming in the city requires notice communications so that one can avoid it. Why not here? And for those of us who were accidentally filmed--I don't believe they got anyone's consent to include their images in commercial footage? Certainly the restaurant benefits from this "engagement ". But at what cost to the impacted diners? Disappointed.
We had an amazing meal.
The allergen marked menu is so helpful and we were able to pick out the perfect dishes. We loved every bite and the shareable plates. The service was impeccable as well and it was not too noisy so we could have a really nice conversation over lunch.
Gorgeous place, delicious food, good drinks.
My fav dish is the baked sweet potato with mushroom XO sauce and chive crème fraîche. I would definitely come back to order this again!
Terrific Dinner
This is a beautiful and modern restaurant in downtown Vancouver. The menu is eclectic, the food is quite good, and our cocktails were quite good too. Service was off on the night we visited, with the server making multiple mistakes(not putting in the drink order, and mistakenly thinking we had ordered a dish that nobody ordered. I suspect this was just a bad night and not representative of the typical experience. One other note: This is a very noisy restaurant. Having said that, we were still able to have a conversation. The bottom line: We would happily return, notwithstanding the service errors.
We were so busy enjoying ourselves I failed to take
We were so busy enjoying ourselves I failed to take pictures and check in. I spent weeks awaiting eating here before our cruise. So worth it. Love the small plate concept given here. We had a late nice lunch so I was worried about portion size of dinner. Everything was delicious! It's a beautiful restaurant. We were fortunate to share a meal here. Kale Salad was light and refreshing. Perfect way to start our meal. Roasted Curry Cauliflower hit the spot. Had not thought of pairing this vegetable with curry and it was delicious. We had meatballs night before but these were better! Seasoning was excellent. Fried chicken was highly recommended for a reason! Margarita Pizza was simple and so good. Loved the chewy crust! Definitely a great addition to our meal. Everything was lovely from the start of our meal to our Opera Cake and cheesecake. Just wish both the desserts had been a little larger. Hard to share a small maybe two/three bite lemon meringue cheesecake with four people. This place does not need another five star review, but you got one!
Not Happy!!
We have been to restaurant many times. Attempted to get a reservation around 6pm a week or so ago. Got a reservation for 2 and asked for it to be extended to 4. No response!! We ended up getting a reservation for 4:45 — got there at 4:30 as parking was not an issue. Hostess held us at front door until 4:50 —- restaurant was not 60% full??? Sat down and we were told that we could not order Happy Hour— too late!!! Service was good, food was okay but not outstanding but we were sat next to 4 teenage boys who were quite loud — eventually they paid individually and left!!! We left restaurant shortly after 6:00 and honestly the restaurant was not 75% full??? Remember, we attempted to get a reservation for that time — I really question how efficient they operate when I see that situation?? Bar was not full at that time also!! Just leaves a bad taste — we are locals who usually go 4 or 5 times a year. Will not be returning as there are too many choices in this town.
Outstanding food, fun spot
We were here 2 years ago, went back this year and it was just as good as we remembered. Delicious food of all types. The fried chicken is outstanding, but so was everything else that we've had. We sat at the chef's table both times, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Great food and service
While the restaurant was quite noisy (surprising for a Wednesday night), the food and service made up for it. We sampled many dishes, had a bottle of wine and dessert and it was all fabulous. The restaurant is lovely and chic. We ate at 4 restaurants in Vancouver while vacationing, and this was one of my favorites. It is a special place and you won't be disappointed with the food.
Great night!
Great for sharing food and experiences! Something for everyone. Would certainly go back again. Fun night and great service!
Food is fantastic! Service is efficient and this is a great
Food is fantastic! Service is efficient and this is a great place to dine family style if you want to try more dishes. The food is quality and prepared with care! The lobster linguine is a must as is the fried chicken. There wasn't anything we ordered that we didn't like here! But those two definitely stand out. Bon appetite!
We dined here for my birthday dinner (which is Canada Day)
We dined here for my birthday dinner (which is Canada Day) and, even without a reservation, we were immediately seated on the patio. We had a very professional, pleasant, and knowledgeable server who assisted us in building an extraordinary meal. We shared five small plates (kale salad, beef tartare, Japanese sweet potato, sausage, and prawns) and each was as good as the last. Just five stars! Seeing Japanese sweet potato on a menu is so rare and unexpected (it's one of my favorites to cook at home), that really knocked our socks off. We had our 21 month old baby with us and our table easily accommodated his stroller and our server sweetly played peekaboo with him the whole time. This was such a divine and memorable meal. No complaints (except that I was only drinking soda water and each one was about 8oz and cost $7 a pop, yikes!). But seriously what matters is this was our best meal in all of Vancouver by far. It was a very happy birthday!
Stumbled upon this place by accident and it did not
Stumbled upon this place by accident and it did not disappoint. The food was so fresh, so good. We had the beet salad, lasagna and spaghetti with clams. Ambiance is really cool too. Definitely recommend.
Excellent menu of shared dishes, and our server was
Excellent menu of shared dishes, and our server was extremely helpful with suggestions of how many dishes from each category for our group. But the restaurant was very loud and we were yelling at each other to be heard. I know some restaurants like this really loud vibe because it feels lively and hip, but it's not for me. All the same we had a very nice meal with great food and service.
Let's start off with Muhammad, he came with great energy
Let's start off with Muhammad, he came with great energy and his recommendations were on point and definitely added to the overall enjoyment of my experience. I wanted more but my stomach couldn't hold anything else. The food was amazing I loved the atmosphere. When I come back I hope to try something different.
It was our friend's anniversary and they invited us.
Their cocktail selection was amazing. The fried Chicken was so good, the Beet Salad was ok, and the Margherita Pizza was nice, The ushroom crostini burrata has different tastes could not say it was a good or bad weird combination, not my favorite. We all loved Braised meatballs, The service was amazing. Great dinner experience, with a classy ambiance.
Met friends who live in DT Vancouver here while we were
Met friends who live in DT Vancouver here while we were visiting from WA. Made reservations for 5pm for a table for 6. Got there our table wasn't ready so we waited about 10min. We were escorted upstairs to be seated. Venue is gorgeous and from the outside you can't tell it had an upstairs. We brought our wine and corkage fee is $65/bottle which worked out well for us. Menu is tapas style, small plates and of course you have pizza which is a good size. Our server looked very annoyed with us and not sure why, we were slow due to our 94 year old grandma who needed additional time to decided. We felt rushed to order so finally got into ordering. They cater for allergies which is a HUGE plus for us. They mark the menu with what you can eat and I was impressed since my son has various allergies. Wish Seattle restaurants had this concept. We ordered a margarita pizza which was yummy. Crust was so good. We ordered pasta, salad, salon, which was spot on. Pork belly definitely was the star of the nite. It impressed everyone on the table. Dessert we had the S'mores which was SO fancy. It has chocolate moose in the middle and was such a yummy combo. In addition the sommelier recommended two local wines which we happily drank two bottles off. Our sever looked happier mid dinner so we all were happy. Not sure if the Greek and Indian loudness combined annoyed her This place I'm definitely coming back to especially knowing they take good care of allergies.
The chorizo pepperoni pizza was probably one of the best
The chorizo pepperoni pizza was probably one of the best pizzas I've had. Service was great and very nice vibes in the restaurant.
Nightingale has one of the best happy hour offering I've
Nightingale has one of the best happy hour offering I've experienced in recent years across several major cities. Apart from the interesting cocktails, the food menu is much more vegetable forward than is typical. Of the ten food items on the HH menu only three had any meat in them. I had the Paperplane, a bourbon based cocktail, that was delicious. My wife had the Portuguese white wine -- also delicious. We then shared the marinated olives, the beet salad, and the margherita pizza. All were superb. The bartender crew were delightful and did their best to provide cheerful, courteous service.
Service was ok.
Something just didn't click. Maybe it was us. We ordered several dishes to share. Some, like the focaccia, were underwhelming while others, like the buttermilk chicken, were really good. It was pretty pricey for the overall experience, so I'm just a maybe on whether to recommend.
The worst experience in my life the staff is the wordt did
The worst experience in my life the staff is the wordt did not even turn to see me at the face and there was no waiting line half was empty they treated us like garbage very disrespectful
Let me start by saying to all the Tik TOK and insta
Let me start by saying to all the Tik TOK and insta influencers raving about the "Must have" fried chicken.. cmon man!.. the infamous fried chx dish that people rave about is exactly what you think it's is, chicken strips with maple syrup and a pickle on top. Honestly truly one of the most overrated dishes ever. The kale salad was very good, I also got the pepperoni pizza which was good, my only (personal) issue was when I got my uneaten half to go the bartender used her bar hands to put the pizza in the to go box, I wish they would have just given me the box.. that's a personal thing cause I'm crazy about germs.. all an all the ambiance of this restaurant is beautiful, the chx OVERRATED! I would perhaps go back to try other things..
Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the nightingale on West
Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the nightingale on West Hastings street! From the ambiance to the service to the quality of food, everything was a 10/10 and I can't wait to come back again. We came during happy hour (3-5pm) which has a wide selection of snacks. Obviously we tried a bunch of dishes including the beet salad, cauliflower hummus & bread, roasted portobello pizza, rigatoni, seafood spaghetti and the salted caramel cake for dessert. The standouts were the beet salad and the cauliflower hummus. I highly recommend this restaurant as everything we tried was delightful and the decor to service were impeccable.
Yes, yes yes!!! Outstanding ambience-tick! Outstanding
Yes, yes yes!!! Outstanding ambience-tick! Outstanding service-tick! Divine food-tick! First thing, this place oozes class with casual. No pretense, come as you are. Dress up or down you will feel welcome. My companion has a few food allergies. The floor manager went through the menuvto identify what was safe,?put a check mark for all the plates they could eat, then came to the table to review with us. Can't say how much that meant to us. Then the food came and was soooo delicious, I was smiling throughout the meal. We will make this a destination restaurant for future visits to Vancouver. Thank you to everyone at Nightingale that made our experience enjoyable and memorable!
Never again
Terrible service and not great food Very poor quality and snob waiter Kept waiting for my food without any explanation even though my guess were eating
Expensive disappointment.
Really disappointing “dinner” for 2. More like an expensive tapas bar than a restaurant. The fries arrived first on their own and were finished before the first main course came. One main course then came closely followed by the other vegetable. The second main course arrived when most of the vegetables were finished. Won’t be coming here again and would not recommend.
Cool vibe Beautiful restaurant Two
Cool vibe Beautiful restaurant Two story Pros- Location Decor Lovely waitstaff Great for large groups Some intimate corners Drinks - good Beet salad -tasty Fried chicken - tasty Desserts - good Cons- Accommodations Went there for a birthday celebration No acknowledgment w/dessert Initial table very unappealing Requested new table Mushroom Crostini - over salted Focaccia- oily and tough Meatballs - stale Overall under-whelmed
We finally came to try (after countless recommendations).
I am a pizza lover so it is only natural to come to a joint that does pizza rights. We came for happy hour and it was busy!!! The place is located in a gorgeous heritage building, with 2 floors and if you are lucky to sit upstairs, you get to see the pizza ovens and all that action! We started with the Kennebec fries, tomato, malt vinegar aioli. This dish is so unique and tastes just like ketchup chips! The malt dip is unique and such a great pairing. I personally wish the fries were a bit crispier as they were soft but over all, great dish! We also got Cauliflower hummus, chermoula, pickled celery, fife sourdough. The bread is heavenly and the hummus was thick with texture (which I prefer). So much flavor and the oil bath it was in was so flavorful. I wasn't a huge fan of the pickled celery. Than we go their Roasted brussels sprouts, green onion, thai chili vinaigrette. Don't skip this dish. The brussels are bright and perfectly cooked, the sauce is so flavorful and really needed more of it to bathe the brussels! Don't skip this one! We also got the Charred savoy cabbage, miso, soy, honey. I love cabbage but this one was not for me. It was very rich and a bit too salty. Lastly for food, we got the Roasted mushroom, fontina, confit garlic, arugula pesto. Huge chunks of soft and spreadable garlic, the mushrooms are so delicious, and the pesto is such a nice touch. I would have liked more of it because it was so good! That crust is teeth sinkable and so delicious! Great pizza! On recommendation from the server, we got the Salted caramel pot de crème, vanilla breton, butterscotch! Shit this was good! I'm thinking of it right now. Not overly sweet and so many layers of textures. Service is top notch! Decor is stunning. Food is great! I want to go back now!
What I enjoyed most about Nightingale was our
What I enjoyed most about Nightingale was our waitress/server. I'm vegan and she personally marked my menu with all vegan options. She was kind and attentive! Our food was delicious. I am sad I do not live in Vancouver to dine there again. However, when I go back I will be making my way to, Nightingale!
Dropped in for post concert drinks and it was ok.
I guess to those who know what they like, their standard signature drinks can be different. We tried a few, Nightingale Martini (listed as 2.5 oz) $18 (2/5) Where to start? So.... a standard martini at a nicer restaurant is usually considered two drinks, so them indicating it is a 2.5 oz in addition with the rest of the other ingredients. This martini unaltered is considered one drink. Unless indicated one wants a double. So to those who usually orders a martini, Nightingale's standard is 1 drink or half a martini to most martini drinkers. Or if you are a regular, you need to order a double. I had to explain this to my American friends multiple times over the years. Espresso Martini (2.5/5) Nothing special BB Old Fashioned (3/5) This was a better concoction Signature Side car (2/5) Too sweet, brandy is already sweet and round, the combo of the cointreau etc... was too much. Positive Description on the menu was clearly visible and honest about what was included. With signatures lean towards the sweet palate. Negative Can't really recommend to those who know what like as it can be too frilly.
Trendy
Say 4.8 Service was excellent (5.0), food was very good - creative, visually attractive, tasty. Reasonably priced. Decor very nice. Comfortable. Music playing at a not too loud level. Lots of young people. Lots of wines and cocktails available.
If you are looking for a great downtown restaurant this is the place!!
Super fresh, clean, modern flavours with a cool ambiance to match. I had the beet, orange and feta salad followed by the King Salmon. Both dishes were fantastic. The service was fast, professional and as always in Canada, super friendly.
Nightingale can be easily missed from the outside, but once
Nightingale can be easily missed from the outside, but once you step inside, you'll be transformed to rustic meets modern design with a cozy feel. Walls have mounted avian figurines, the bar is adorned with bird cages, and ceilings have hanging wagon wheel style chandeliers. I stopped by on a rainy weekday at 9 PM for a late dinner one hour before closing, and the restaurant was still full of patrons. There was no wait to sit at the bar. I started off with the Bramble cocktail (CA$15), which was gin, blackberry, and lemon. It was a delicious balance of sweet and tart. For a side, I opted for the grilled broccolini with calabrian chili vinaigrette, parmesan, parsley (CA$16), which was tender but not overcooked, had a good amount of char for smokey flavors, and was mildly spicy from the chili. And for the main, I tried the spaghetti with manila clams, jalapeno, scallion, white wine (CA$24), which was really good but a bit on the oily side. Overall great extensive food and drink menu, beautiful ambiance, fast and friendly service. They have late afternoon/early evening happy hour deals too!
Service is great and so is the atmosphere.
Fantastic venue to share meals in a group as most of their meals are for sharing. The steak was cooked to perfection and the potato that comes with it balances out the richness. For 24oz it was $150. Other notable dishes were the fries. It has some sort of magic seasoning that I will definitely come back for.
I had the buttermilk chicken which was tasty but very
I had the buttermilk chicken which was tasty but very breaded and extra crispy. Disappointing The Japanese sweet potato app was delightful. Perfect sweet and spicy combo.
Set in an understated older building with a plain facade,
Set in an understated older building with a plain facade, understated elegance on the outside and a warm convivial attitude within. A nice find in downtown Toronto. A nice crowd of mostly younger people and a smattering of adventurous older couples. The absolute martini dirty was excellent and the service impeccable. They even had a pickled onion for the martini - a rare occurrence I've found, nowadays. I had focaccia as a starter, asparagus, and the ravioli. The focaccia was good but not typical focaccia. It was home made and very light and fluffy bs the denser version I expected. Not really any herbs in it either. Good but different. Then the ravioli came but no asparagus - each item is served on its own I see. The ravioli was delightful and the asparagus cooked to perfection - not too soft and not too firm. I would have to give a 5 - about as good as it gets....... or very close. Ask for my server Caesar- he was amazing.
Best Food & Drinks in Vancouver! OMG THE PIZZA 🍕😍
The best food and cocktails we had in Vancouver! We went off our waiters recommendations which was the citrus old fashioned, Baobab sour, Sangre margarita, brussle sprouts, maple chicken, Margarita pizza and homemade pasta it was all delicious! The pizza was the best we've ever eaten, such a lovely looking environment as well!
Great ambiance, really solid for date nights.
The charred savoy cabbage was outrageous. One of my favorite bites I've ever had. The fried chicken is also fantastic. I'd consider both absolute must-try if you're dining here. Service was very good. Our waitress checked in with us regularly. Overall it was a 10/10 experience.
Ambiance of this place is amazing! The lighting really sets
Ambiance of this place is amazing! The lighting really sets the vibe of the place as a fancy and elegant restaurant. Food was great! Loved the braised meatballs and the ravioli. Pizza was good too but wasn't anything special. Food also came out relatively quickly. Service could've been better. We arrived exactly on time for our reservation but we were told our table wasn't ready yet and we had to wait. They were very apologetic and kind about it. Our server was nice, however, she really was the type to have a script to read. The food runners were very enthusiastic and we loved to see that!
A Great Restaurant: Fabulous Food and Great Service
This is an amazing restaurant. Super creative, delicious dishes with outstanding service and a beautiful setting. One of the best restaurant's I've eaten in ever! We had the brussel sprouts, ravioli, salmon and pot de creme. All were off the charts. I wish I lived closer; I'd be there always.
Go here
Delish. Lots of lovely choices. Family style everything. Tuna a tiny bit fishy, but still great. Morel crostini would be excellent warm. Amazing meatballs. Great cocktails. Pricey, but quality. Service amazing. Definitely recommend
A great culinary experience
We sat in a corner and found it beautiful, but a little loud. The food family style and was tasty, very high quality, innovative, and interesting. Service was lovely. Would definitely return.
Restaurant which does not facilitate differences.
Food is not bad but they will not make any adjustments and let us face it, today everyone has allergies. I have high cholesterol and I could not find anything on the menu that could support my doctor's recommendations - that is easy on the salt, only use olive oil and as they would not make any changes, well, too bad for me.
Great menu and nice decor
My partner and I went for lunch. The decor is beautiful and the setting is smart casual. We loved the food including pizza, beet salad and mussels. We will definitely go back. The service was prompt and friendly. Nightingale is great for couples, families and large groups too.
Give it a miss
Expensive, poor quality (cheap) cocktail and not much for atmosphere. More like a chain dining experience than a cosy cocktail bar.
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