Elisa

“yo at $85 for the tasting menu elisa delivers serious value - six courses of innovative italian-inspired dishes with generous portions and flawless execution that'd cost double elsewhere in yaletown”

“teh wine pairings add another $60 which pushes the total into splurge territory honestly, more special occasion than regular dining for my budget”

“the duck confit demonstrated masterful technique the skin was rendered to perfect crispness while the meat remained incredibly tender!!! thier jus showed proper reduction and seasoning that enhanced rather than masked the ducks flavor skip it”

“the RISOTTO was slightly overcooked lacking that essential al dente bite that separates good risotto from great risotto. honestly the kitchen rushed it by about two minutes”

“Maadonna mia their handmade pasta rivals anything ive had in Emilia-Romagna! seriously the pappardelle had that perfect rough texture that holds sauce beatifully and the ragu was rich and complex like nonnas Sunday sauce”

“the espresso after dinner was weak and bitter a real shame to end such a beautiful meal with coffee that wouldnt pass muster in any Italian cafe”

“honestly their craft beer selection surprised me - local BC breweries i'd never tried paired thoughtfully with each course including a smoky porter with the braised short rib that was absolutely perfect big time”

“no traditional pub grub on teh menu meant i had to venture outside my comfort zone but ngl the gamble paid off idk”

“Elisa excels at creating innovative dishes that respect traditional flavor profiles their take on Middle Eastern spices in the lamb course was both familiar and surprising in the best way”

“the wine pairings while expertly chosen pushed the total cost way beyond what i was expecting to spend for dinner in Yaletown”