Cafe Nido
4.6/5
Open until 11:00 pm
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Il Nido ("the Nest") is an oasis in the heart of the city, located in the historic Manhattan Court building. It offers a seasonal vine-covered patio to gather for the best wines from Italy and around the world, and of course the Northern Italian-inspired cuisine.

Restaurant type

  • Bistro,
  • Coffee Shop,

Cuisine type

  • Italian,

Dishes

  • Pasta,
  • Pizza,

Features

  • Restaurant With Bar,

Atmosphere

  • Casual,

Products and Services

  • Restaurant,
  • Italian Food,
  • Italian Restaurant,
  • Online Reservation,
  • Alcohol,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Useful Information

Opening Hours *Holiday hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Lunch Monday To Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner Monday To Saturday Starting At 5:30pm
Sundays Closed
Lunch Monday To Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner Monday To Saturday Starting At 5:30pm
Sundays Closed
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Rates:

  • $26 To $60,

Methods of Payment:

Menu & Prices

APPETISERS MENU - Cafe Nido

Piedina

Tuscany flat bread with pear, walnuts and asiago cheese

$12.00

Polpettine

Meat balls, tomato sauce and grated pecorino cheese

$14.00

Prosciutto

24 month aged cured Italian ham, artichokes, olive oil and fresh fruit

$16.00

Shellfish Steamer

Prawns, calamari, mussels and fennel nage

$15.00

Gamberoni

Barbecued prawns with sweet peas and mint

$15.00

Funghi

Wild field mushrooms sauté with garlic, scallions, thyme and truffle olio

$15.00

Salsicce

Homemade spiced lamb sausage served with eggplant pâté

$14.00

Zuppa del giorno

Chef’s daily creation

$10.00

Caprese

Vine tomatoes, fior di latte cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and basil

$14.00

Insalata

Arugula, apple and baby kale salad, with citrus dressing

$10.00

Cesare

Heart romaine caesar salad with our home- made dressing

$12.00

PASTAS AND MAINS

ALL MEAT AND FISH DISHES ARE SERVED WITH DAILY VEGETABLES
Gluten free pasta available upon request / We are Ocean Wise and Free range

Frittata

Italian omelet with potato, prosciutto, green onions, cherry tomatoes, trio cheese

$12.00

Lasagne

Homemade baked lasagna with veal, beef and mozzarella in napoletana sauce

$19.00

Penne

Italian sausage, pappa di pomodori and pecorino cheese

$17.00

Insalata d’orzo

Barley salad with mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, dried cherries and daily protein

$18.00

Gnocchi

Homemade potato gnocchi, cherry tomato sauce and caprese

$17.00

Risotto

Arborio rice with winter vegetables, sweet peas, grape tomatoes and grated parmesan

$18.00

Puttanesca

Spaghetti with mussels, clams, calamari, tomatoes, chili flakes, olives, capers and napoletana sauce

$18.00

Carbonara

Fettuccine with pancetta, egg yolk, cream and pecorino romano cheese

$17.00

Bolognese

Spaghetti served with slow cooked beef and veal herb tomato sauce

$18.00

Anitra

Duck confit, white wine, orange and dried figs served w/ mushroom risotto

$25.00

Salmone

Dijon -glazed wild sockeye salmon pan seared and baked, served with tarragon butter

$24.00

Vitello

Veal parmigiana, breaded scaloppine served with tomato and trio cheese

$24.00

Ragu

Meat balls, Italian and lamb sausages, mushrooms, red wine and vegetables

$25.00

SIDES

Olives

Warm marinated olives and herbs
$5House made focaccia served with green olive tapenade and extra virgin olive oil

$5.00

Beverages MENU - Cafe Nido

Drinks

Frizzante Sparkling, Vino Bianco, Vino Rosato, Vino Rosso, Birra, MARTINI

APPETISERS MENU - Cafe Nido

Salmone Tartar

Salmon, cucumber, capers, dill in a homemade special dressing

$17.00

Formaggio

Baked camembert served with dried fruit compote and crostini


$20.00

Polpettine

Meat balls, tomato sauce and grated pecorino cheese

$14.00

Carpaccio

Beef tenderloin, caper berries, lemon, arugula, parmigiano, extra virgin olive oil

$18.00

Prosciutto

24 month aged cured Italian ham, olive oil and fresh fruit

$18.00

Gamberoni

Barbecued prawns with sweet peas, mint and pepper relish

$14.00

Funghi

Wild field sauté mushrooms with garlic, scallions, thyme and finished with truffle oil

$17.00

Calamari

Sauté with chili, napoletana tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil and lemon

$12.00

Zuppa del giorno

Chef’s daily creation

$10.00

Caprese

Vine tomatoes, golden beet, fior di latte, extra virgin olive oil and basil

$15.00

Insalata

Arugula, apple and baby kale salad with citrus dressing and goat cheese

$12.00

Cesare

Heart romaine caesar salad with our homemade dressing

$12.00

PASTAS AND MAINS

ALL MEAT AND FISH DISHES ARE SERVED WITH DAILY VEGETABLES
Gluten free pasta available upon request / We are Ocean Wise and Free range

Lasagne

Homemade baked lasagna with veal, beef and mozzarella in napoletana sauce

$20.00

Cannelloni

Crepes stuffed with ricotta, lobster and shrimps served with rosé sauce

$25.00

Tagliatelle

Fettuccine with braised wild boar in red wine juniper berries, tomato sauce and aged ricotta


$25.00

Risotto

Arborio rice, sweet peas, prawns, tomatoes and grated parmesan cheese

$24.00

Amalfitana

Spaghetti with prawns, mushrooms, artichokes, peas in a tomato cream sauce

$20.00

Funghetto

Penne with sauté wild mushrooms, thyme cream sauce

$18.00

Caramelle

Tortellini stuffed with spinach, feta and served in a sage butter cream sauce

$20.00

Gnocchi

Homemade potato gnocchi, grape tomatoes sauce and goat cheese

$18.00

Carbonara

Spaghetti with pancetta, egg yolk, cream and romano cheese

$18.00

Salmone

Maple-glazed wild sockeye salmon fillet pan seared and baked, served with dill sauce

$28.00

Ossobuco

Red wine-braised lamb shank served with barley and mediterranean vegetables

$32.00

Pollo

Pan seared chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, gruyere cheese served with pan jus

$27.00

Capone di Mare

Red snapper pan seared and baked, served with sweet peas sauce and prosecco aspic


$25.00

Vitello

Veal parmigiana, breaded scaloppine served with tomato and trio cheese

$27.00

SIDES

All parties of 6 and up subject to 18% gratuity

Olives

Warm marinated olives and herbs
$5.00 House made focaccia served with green olive tapenade

$5.00
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Patr3634
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I had a great time at Café il Nido the other night. The Costoletta was fantastic! Grilled to perfection and fresh vegetables. The service was attentive and fast. Couldn't find anything to complain about!

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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duck7385
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I had the Caprese and love every bite of it! I would definitely recommend this for anyone wanting great tasting Italian dishes! Good quality food at an affordable price.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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rick7051
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Great atmosphere, fresh & authentic food and quick service. This Italian restaurant was just what I needed and I'll definitely be coming back again!

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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clareh
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Yummy!

So many Italian restaurants in Vancouver miss the spot but Il Nido never fails to disappoint. Have scored down 1 point because there's always room for improvement!

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 3/5
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KyleF450
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Service : 7/10 Fo...

Service : 7/10 Food : 6/10 Atmosphere : 8/10 Pricing : 6/10 It's a nice place if you want something hidden within the city.

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Restaurantica12
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Best Italian in the city!!!

This place is a gem, hidden little courtyard in the shopping district of downtown Robson street. Welcoming warm staff, prompt and courteous, attentive but not over served. Food was fantastic, balanced flavors and not to heavy, not over sauced - everything was cooked to perfection. The patio is unique, quiet, romantic, and hidden. Overall, a 10/10 best experience we have had in the city and we would recommend it to anyone!!!

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unhappykelly
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Best Italian in Vancouver

We arrived at Cafe Il Nido on a summer afternoon, and were promptly seated at a comfortable table on the courtyard garden patio by a warm and friendly Italian man - think he was the owner. We selected a few delicious cocktails and a very good priced bottle of Chianti to open and get air as we selected our meals. The service was just enough where we could enjoy our evening without too much chatting to the waiter, but received attentive service when needed. We started with an amazing salad and fresh local prawns - yummy! I had the lasagna, and my wife had the cod - wow delicious. The flavors were perfectly balanced with not too much sauce. For dessert, I had the Tiramasu and my wife the chocolate cake. Great Italian coffee to finish and we were perfectly satisfied. This location is idea for a quiet meet just after a day of shopping, or romantic dinner in the city without the noise and commotion. I highly recommend this place and will be back!!

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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Located in the historic Manhattan Court building, Il Nido ("the Nest") is an oasis in the heart of the city. It offers a seasonal vine-covered patio to gather for the best wines from Italy and around the world, and of course the Northern Italian-inspired cuisine.

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