YALETOWN. It doesn't get more authentic than Amarcord, a trattoria offering the food and wine of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy without leaving the table. Gnocchi with sausage, linguini smothered in Bolognese sauce, or even the lighter insalata mista with greens delicately coated in olive oil and tangy balsamic, are all faithful to the flavors of this particular corner of Northern Italy. Cheese afficionados will appreciate sprinkling fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano on their pasta, and washing it all down with a Sangiovese red or Trebbiano white wine from the extensive list.

Harbor and mountain views, along with outstanding Pacific Northwest cuisine, are the highlights of this restaurant gem located near Canada Place. Enjoy a glass of microbrewed beer with your alderwood-grilled wild salmon, oven-baked thin crust pizza, spit-roasted chicken, or slow-cooked barbecued ribs prepared in the wood-fired oven or on the rotisserie grill. Reservations recommended.

Located in the Wedgewood Hotel, this stylish jewel features an elegantly romantic setting and a dazzling seasonal menu that offers superb cuisine. Dinner entrees may include Quebec foie gras, Alberta beef tenderloin, or pan seared Baja scallops. The lunch menu features pizza, pastas, and roasted meat dishes. Finger sandwiches, baked scones and pastries are served during afternoon tea in the adjacent lounge which also features piano music during cocktail hour. Complementary valet parking for dinner guests.

Waterfront views from the heated, year-round patio in this heritage 1912 beach house enhance the romantic atmosphere of this West Vancouver restaurant. The excellent Continental cuisine is complemented by a wine list that features the finest from British Columbian estate wineries, along with United States West Coast offerings and a selection from around the world. Business casual attire.

This delightful café, located at the Granville Island Public Market, offers spectacular views of kayaks and sailboats on False Creek, distant mountains and the Vancouver skyline. Order a hot cup of flavored coffee, a steaming cup of tea, or a refreshing glass of organic juice with a freshly baked scone or pastry. This restaurant definitely provides a relaxing start to your day.