Kissa Tanto

4.7

429 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Italian

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Tucked into the upper story of a delightfully faded building in Chinatown, Kissa Tanto invites you into the little jewel that is the House of Plenty. First we will eat! Such supreme satisfaction we take from the delicate flavours of Japan and the warmth of ltalian cooking and feel it’s right to bring these culinary forces together to do a little dance. Why not? Soul mates are they not with their mutual love of noodles, rice, and proteins in their pure, delicious uncooked form? Think of the cool elegant crudo and cruda, crisp exotic salads, playful pastas, and rich, tender meats that we shall sink our teeth into. And whilst doing so, we will drink! We will wipe the dust off of the My Private Tokyo, inhale the burgundy scent of Barolo, sip tiny glasses of fine sake, and down chilly glasses of beer.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Japanese, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(778) 379-8078
Website
http://www.kissatanto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joël Watanabe
Private party facilities
Private event requests are excepted. Please email us at hello@kissatanto.com with your contact information, party size, and date you are looking to book.

Location
263 Pender St E, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

The Quintessential Omakase
CA$155.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For groups of 5-6, we are now providing a special dining experience at our finest table. Please leave yourselves in our hands as we take you on a divine culinary journey laden with beloved classics that have graced our menu since the very first day as well as choice, unique dishes that Chef Watanabe has created especially for our Omakase. A symphony of textures and flavours: cool, soft and herbaceous on the lips, the resistance of a perfect pasta noodle between your teeth. These are the kinds of dishes that are meant to be shared amongst friends and family so that all can delight. *Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or if you have had our Omakase on a previous occasion. **Any cancellations require 4 days notice.

Popular dishes

Half-Dozen Oysters
kimchi mignonette, nori wasabi granita
- Market Price
Pickle PlateCA$11.00
a rotating selection of pickled vegetables
Fish CrudoCA$25.00
shiso vinaigrette, radishes, Tokyo leek, capers, pickled almonds, Castelvetrano olives
Octopus SaladCA$25.00
crispy smoked octopus, fresh and pickled radishes, parsley & chili purée
Fried Stuffed OlivesCA$9.00
yuzu & smoked chili sausage
Tonno MantecatoCA$25.00
confit Albacore tuna, smoked potato, furikake, bruschetta with tobiko
Carne CrudaCA$25.00
Snake River Farms wagyu, nashi pear, charred scallion soy, parmesan, arima sansho, gnocco fritto
Burrata SaladCA$35.00
Glorious Organics greens, roasted shallot fermented ginger vinaigrette, almond cream

Tender to the Tooth

SpaghettoniCA$35.00
ragu of Wagyu, nut-fed pork, tomato, Japanese curry, spiced pangrattato
TajarinCA$33.00
butter, roasted mushrooms, miso cured yolk
Charcoal UdonCA$49.00
dungeness crab, prawns, squid, Calabrian chilli butter

For the Main Event

Whole Fried Fish
daikon soy dipping sauce
- Market Price
Spring SalmonCA$60.00
Castelvetrano olive & saikyo miso emulsion, local asparagus, caper brown butter
Organic Half ChickenCA$39.00
shio koji dipping sauce, herbed oil
Magret Duck BreastCA$65.00
BC mushrooms, Cipollini onions, yuzu kosho jus

By the Side

RapiniCA$17.00
katsuo dashi, Piave frico, Calabrian chili oil
Age Dashi NasuCA$17.00
eggplant, bomba calabrese mint emulsion, koji seasoned puffed rice
Yaki OnigiriCA$16.00
grilled pressed rice stuffed with himematsu mushrooms, Parmesan, roasted chicken consommé, pickled shiso, Piave vecchio cheese

What 429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Innovative
Vancouver / British Columbia
Italian
Vancouver
Innovative
Vancouver
Great for creative cocktails
Vancouver
Italian

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Joseph
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing experience at Kissa Tanto! The food is superb, with a lot of unique items to satisfy your palette and curiosity. Cocktails are also delicious and creative!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food3service5ambience2
The food was good not excellent but you are paying a over the top price. Good but 100% not worth it.
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olivegreen
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Inventive menu that is more Italian than Japanese. Ambience was moody and dramatic, which makes for an interesting dining experience. Service was excellent overall. Worth going once to experience a meal there.
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Agnes
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great attention to detail in both the food and cocktails. Super fresh ingredients. The pasta of our dreams.
HM
HeatherM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Incredible food, individualized perfect pairings. Our server was fun and flawless. Our needs were anticipated though out, and everything was perfectly timed. We were celebrating a huge milestone and I’m so glad we chose Kissa Tanto!!! Thank you so much to this incredible team for making our night special!!!
DY
DYLin238
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Continues to be one of our faves. Food was superb, cocktail list is always interesting and service good
J
Jennie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was impeccable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Michelin class restaurant, definitely deserving of its star. The combination of Japanese-Italian dishes were balanced to perfection, using the flavors and techniques that highlight the best parts of both cuisines.
BY
BrettY
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Chloe was incredible. Amazing service, delicious food and drinks, as always. 10/10
t
teresa
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were all very welcoming and helpful, the food was great and we got to try many different dishes. The restaurant itself has a nice ambiance and comfortable seating.
LW
LisaW
Cancun
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is art. Every bite was an experience! The service was perfection.
MD
MikeD
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lives up to their Michelin Star. A5 wagu beef, I didn't know how good it could be. Super friendly staff.
M
Mish
Vancouver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic first experience at Kissa Tanto! Thank you!
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vickic
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous service delicious food will definitely return 👍
AR
AlecR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a delightful place to enjoy good food and have great conversation over some of the best cocktails in the city
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We tried the omakase menu and the dish that stood out the most was the tuna Tataki! Tuna chutoro flame seared was better than we thought since parts of the fat was slightly rendered, making it even better than when consumed raw
c
ck95
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and ambiance! High end restaurant, yet still feels very cozy and friendly. The japanese and italian fusion is brilliant.
S
Stephanie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and drinks, fantastic service. Even at the bar!
C
Cromble
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is truly phenomenal. We had octopus, burrata, wagyu pasta, chicken, and sable fish. Every dish was creative, delicious, and perfectly executed. Our server was a pro.
H
Herb
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our experience was very enjoyable. The wait staff were very efficient and friendly. The food was excellent. Would enjoy another visit in the future.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
This was the most high pressure sales I’ve ever encountered in a restaurant. Waiter was pushing tasting menus and when we we told him we were not hungry enough since it was a very early reservation, he became very dismissive and inattentive. Food was excellent but would not return for this experience. It is the opposite of how I want to feel at a high end restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They went above and beyond to make the night special!
SR
ScottR
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
4 of us went for my 60th birthday. Food and service were excellent as well as the wine selections. We also liked the lesser known wines of Spain and Southern France. Perhaps more appropriate for special occasions.
A
Alex
Vancouver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I had been to BaoBei twice and had been really looking to go to Kissa Tanto for a number of years, but never been able to. Finally had an opportunity. We were a group of 6 so took the Omakase format, which honestly works best for this size group. The food was outstanding and unique. No problems there. My only criticism is that the Omakase is advertised at a certain price point ($155 per person) but when you arrive they tell you that this is a "starting point" and that to get an even better experience you can upgrade. This is fine, but they should state it up front during the reservation process to avoid an awkward conversation among the group. In the end we upgraded moderately to $200 per person and felt it was really worth it with ingredients like wagyu carpaccio and a whole fried rockfish thrown in.
AJ
AlexJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get the Omakase menu and anything Gin related for drinks. The Salaryman was incredible.
L
Liam
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, very interesting menu. The food was delicious and the ambiance was delightful. Easy to talk with your table while you share some great food.
KC
KellyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kissa Tanto is an incredible dining experience, and yet every visit seems to get better and better. We drive up from Seattle 1-2 times a year just to have dinner here.
AL
AlexanderLe
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food. We were sat at the bar and the service there could be way better.
P
Peesu
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible. The Wagyu spaghettoni was quite literally the best pasta either of us have had in our lives. We don’t go out to eat that often, our expectations were high and they were all blown away. Our server was wonderful. Cocktails were delicious and beautiful. While the spaghettoni was the highlight the burrata salad was a very close second. The zucchini and almond cream mixed with the burrata were remarkably good.
A
Anna
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, service was excellent, and nice ambiance.
KW
KatyW
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tears of joy were spilled during this meal. Truly fantastic.
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robertw
Edmonton
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service as was all the food we ordered. Great variety in terms of tastes and textures. The staff was very informative, knowledgeable and helpful.
A
Anthony
Vancouver
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are always fantastic ! Definitely go back soon
SS
SergioS
Vancouver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyable evening, food was great and wine recommendation was spot on.
CR
ChristopherR
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great experience. Overall only feedback would be drinks took a while to get to the table. About 10 minutes for first drinks and at least 7 minutes for next rounds.
JS
JennS
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
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Clara
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Overall a great experience. Started the evening with delicious cocktails, and the food was a mix of some truly outstanding dishes (the feature pasta and the incredible yuzu cream dessert), and some letdowns (the sablefish — it was fine, but definitely not memorable or worth the price). Our server was very informative and happy to answer questions we had about dishes after they had arrived, and the interior space was really elegantly decorated. Definitely worth a try and some truly unique flavours in certain dishes.
JL
JeanL
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience. The carne crudo is one of my faves and all of their pastas are on point. The cocktail list is adventurous but balanced
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was truly a dining experience. From the unique and delicious combination of flavours to the service and ambience it was outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great atmosphere. We got the omakase menu and we’re not disappointed. It was a good way to try key menu items as well as some off menu items. Would like to go again when we are visiting Vancouver.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Kissa Tanto is rated 4.7 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

263 Pender St E, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8

Additional information

Neighborhood
Chinatown
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Italian, Japanese, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Joël Watanabe
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.kissatanto.com/
Phone number
(778) 379-8078
Private party facilities
Private event requests are excepted. Please email us at hello@kissatanto.com with your contact information, party size, and date you are looking to book.

Kissa Tanto

Make a reservation

Additional information

The Quintessential Omakase

Spaghettoni

Burrata Salad

Octopus Salad

To Begin With

Half-Dozen Oysters

Pickle PlateCA$11.00

Fish CrudoCA$25.00

Octopus SaladCA$25.00

Fried Stuffed OlivesCA$9.00

Tonno MantecatoCA$25.00

Carne CrudaCA$25.00

Burrata SaladCA$35.00

Tender to the Tooth

SpaghettoniCA$35.00

TajarinCA$33.00

Charcoal UdonCA$49.00

For the Main Event

Whole Fried Fish

Spring SalmonCA$60.00

Organic Half ChickenCA$39.00

Magret Duck BreastCA$65.00

By the Side

RapiniCA$17.00

Age Dashi NasuCA$17.00

Yaki OnigiriCA$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

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Is Kissa Tanto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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