Ask for Luigi · Restaurant · Vancouver
Railtown's fresh-pasta Italian room, recommended in the Michelin Guide, with reservations on OpenTable.
Ask for Luigi is the Railtown fresh-pasta room Vancouver locals stay quietly protective of, a small, warm spot at 305 Alexander Street with a devoted neighborhood following. It is recommended in the Michelin Guide, but it reads less like a fine-dining occasion and more like the kind of place you want to eat at every week, which is exactly why tables are hard to come by.
The room is casual and intimate, built around fresh, handmade pasta and family-style plates meant to share, alongside a curated Italian wine list. The cooking is Italian-inspired and generous, and the whole menu is designed to be passed around the table. Order the bigoli nero with a mix of seafood or the pappardelle with wild mushrooms and fonduta, and do not skip Luigi's meatballs, the dish regulars come back for.
Portions run big and honest, with many plates sized to feed two, in keeping with a kitchen that treats a meal as something to share. This is a relaxed, casual neighborhood room on the edge of Railtown, built for sharing plates.
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Address: 305 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4, Vancouver
Ask for Luigi takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Vancouver; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
- Friday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: Brunch 10:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: Brunch 10:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Ask for Luigi
How do I get a reservation at Ask for Luigi in Vancouver?
Tables at Ask for Luigi are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, our Vancouver partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Ask for Luigi?
Ask for Luigi is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Ask for Luigi?
Ask for Luigi keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Ask for Luigi located?
Ask for Luigi is in Vancouver, at 305 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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