The cultural and culinary character of Northern Italy inspires new West Broadway restaurant, serving house-crafted pastas, soups from scratch, quality antipasti and freshly caught seafood in warm, relaxed environs.

Vancouver, BC (November 8, 2010): Charismatic, accomplished and quintessentially Italian restaurateur Manlio Mocchi is back on the Vancouver dining scene at encore restaurant Via Veneto. The veteran from Amarcord Ristorante Italiano – the popular Yaletown landmark restaurant he owned and operated for 12 years – set lofty standards of excellence in ingredients, preparation and presentation. Mocchi and his dedicated kitchen team renew their commitment to Vancouver and enliven their delicious legacy at Via Veneto, a 70-seat fine dining destination on bustling West Broadway.

Via Veneto showcases iconic Northern Italian pasta favourites like fresh, delicate and flavourful house-made gnocchi, tagliatelle, garganelli and tortellini. Sauces to savour feature rich gorgonzola dolce, tender bocconcini, aromatic and flavourful herbs and Marsala wine.  From prawns and wild Sockeye to Clams and Oysters, sustainable seafood places prominently on the meticulous menu. Veal, lamb, Alberta prime beef tenderloin and chicken are also represented with gusto as menu staples.

House-made focaccia bread, delicious cheeses and the finest olive oils add to the gastronomic experience.

House specialties:
Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi $17.95
Hand-rolled potato gnocchi with Swiss emmental, pecorino toscano, parmigiano reggiano and gorgonzola dolce.

Astice alla Veneziana $39.95  
Fresh whole Atlantic lobster sautéed with olive oil, garlic, herbs and white wine, tossed with spaghetti.

Costata di Vitello $29.95
Grilled milk-fed Alberta veal chop, Sangiovase wine and fresh wild mushrooms.  

Veneto is a famed Italian wine region known for its Soave, Amarone, Torcolato, Garganega, and Valpolicella, all which feature prominently in the cellar. An extensive list emphasizes mainly Northern Italian wines to suit a range of dishes, budgets and occasions. 

No afterthought, the dessert menu is decadent. Italian dolces like Terrina di Cioccolato and Tiramisu crown any meal.

“Intrinsically warm, genuinely inviting, and passionately committed to wonderful experiences through food,” says Mocchi. “That’s who we are. Our menu reflects the spirit of this life-long labour of love. And now we have Via Veneto in a vibrant Vancouver neighbourhood to work from. A professional kitchen team, a charming atmosphere, exceptional food and wine and service to match will welcome our guests and inspire our mutual loyalty.”

Via Veneto
656 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC  V5Z 1G1
604.708.3300
www.viavenetovancouver.com

Hours:
Lunch 11:30 to 3 pm; Monday to Friday
Dinner 5 to 10:30 pm; every day