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Food - La Forchetta, Burnaby, BC

La Forchetta

4.7 (724)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
5601 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5B 1R5

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La Forchetta

4.7
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Burnaby

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
Chef Manrico's passion is inspired by the love for his home region of Pescara, Abruzzo. The flavors, scents and the colors of the neighborhood, ‘Borgo Marino’, is where his inspiration came from. Cooking in the early mornings on the fishing boats, savoring the smell of the land and sea is where it all began. "This is my cuisine, made simply of the scents, freshness of the ingredients, and respect of the tradition. ‘La Forchetta’ will be my platform in which I can share this culinary love, with all of you" Chef Manrico

La Forchetta Burnaby brings you fresh pasta made daily, a variety of fish and meat dishes along with more traditional pizza and region specific Italian favourites.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 294-1121
  • Website
    http://www.laforchettaburnaby.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Manrico Serpente
  • Private party facilities
    La Forchetta is happy to offer private dining on Sundays and Mondays for minimum of 25 guests, please call for information
  • Location
    5601 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5B 1R5
  • Neighborhood
    Burnaby
  • Cross street
    Hastings and Holdom
  • Parking details
    Guest Parking is available at the rear
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Forchetta.

4.7

4.7
(724)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Kid-friendly

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Forchetta is celebrated for its "amazing food and ownership" with a charming ambiance. The standout homemade pasta is a crowd favorite, praised for its "phenomenal" quality. The service is consistently "friendly and attentive," making it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers, especially those seeking gluten-free options.
724 Reviews

  1. Martina

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely experience! As an Italian living in Vancouver, I can honestly say it’s not easy to find a place where the food tastes just like home. La Forchetta truly made me feel like I was back in Italy! Authentic flavours, delicious food and genuinely lovely service. If you love real Italian food, highly recommended this restaurant!

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  2. Lorrin

    Vancouver2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was lackluster. Spaghetti Bolognese was watery and lacked seasoning, had to ask for parmesan and dish did not come with any bread , that they can provide for extra cost! Will not recommend or return.

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  3. Sanjay Gold

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous evening with the guys after playing Pickleball. Great drinks, delicious appetizers and scrumptious pizza and pasta. Going back again!

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  4. Jim

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a dinner with friends and appreciated the great food and service, always happy to recommend this nice little restaurant.

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  5. Connie Gold

    Vancouver20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favourite go to Italian place. Service was friendly, didn’t rush us and was helpful. The food was tasty, love the homemade noodles and it was cooked perfectly. Only bad not so bad, was that it’s alittle too bright in the front of the restaurant where we were supposed to be seated, o we asked for a different seat which worked out better.

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  6. Melissa

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great family-owned restaurant. Owners are passionate about service and food and they cook and serve themselves. I am celiac and they went out of their way to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I am from Toronto but travel to Vancouver a few times a year. Would definitely make a point of coming here whenever I am in town.

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  7. Lea-Ann Gold

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! We had family style dinner and was delicious! Would highly recommend

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  8. Annie

    Tokyo3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing, service was excellent food was awesome

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  9. Jason

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and ownership. Been here a few times and never disappoints. Highly recommend.

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  10. Dave . (Tiger 7) Gold

    Vancouver23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 2, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Bruchetta was good but seemed to be lacking a bit of flavor?.. but lots of cheese though. The risotto was excellent and I actually had a bite which I liked. Veal with Marsala was good but not as good as others I have had. Caprese salad again seemed to lack something so I asked for more basil which helped a bit. The basil was different than what I like so maybe different king of basil would have enhanced the flavor. Service was excellent… house wine ok and you definitely need to eat with it.. not a sipping wine. I miss La Pergola restaurant in Richmond which was the best!!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 294-1121
  • Website
    http://www.laforchettaburnaby.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Manrico Serpente
  • Private party facilities
    La Forchetta is happy to offer private dining on Sundays and Mondays for minimum of 25 guests, please call for information
  • Location
    5601 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5B 1R5
  • Neighborhood
    Burnaby
  • Cross street
    Hastings and Holdom
  • Parking details
    Guest Parking is available at the rear
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, La Forchetta is often recommended for date nights and anniversaries for its warm atmosphere, attentive service and housemade pasta.

For a quieter, more relaxed meal at La Forchetta, aim for early dinner, arriving around 6:30 puts you in before the room tends to fill and makes for a calm evening.

Yes, La Forchetta is family-friendly: reviewers note children enjoying the margherita pizza and describe a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere that makes it comfortable for families to dine.

Yes, La Forchetta has wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, which supports guests with mobility needs.

La Forchetta welcomes private parties, private dining is part of the restaurant's offering.

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, especially the housemade pastas, which are noted as fairly large.

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal expected; many guests treat La Forchetta as a spot for date nights, birthdays and anniversaries.

La Forchetta can be busy at peak service, guests report the dining room is sometimes full, yet many visits are relaxed and quiet: one party found it nearly empty at 6:30 (about 50% by 7:30), and another described a very quiet Monday lunch.

La Forchetta feels like a warm neighbourhood Italian, cosy and family‑style with clean, bright decor and comfortable seating, making it lovely for relaxed dinners, date nights, or celebrations.

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La Forchetta

4.7
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Burnaby

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
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