Trattoria brings a taste of Italy to West Vancouver

Now, you might be wondering just what’s so noteworthy about a restaurant opening at a shopping mall. Well, let’s just qualify our excitement here: Park Royal has undergone a complete facelift and expansion over the past several years, attracting a plethora of big-name brands, and happens to be situated in one of the Lower Mainland’s most affluent communities. 

Simply put, for a very successful brand such as Glowbal Group to decide to establish roots in West Van, you’ve got to know they’re more than onto something. If last Friday’s official VIP and media launch party was any indication, there’s definitely an appetite for the style of upscale-casual Trattoria Park Royal offers.

With just over 3,600 square feet of space to work with, the team behind BOX Interior Design spared no expense in creating a sleek space that still imbues plenty of warmth and character. It starts with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, box-style tables and seating, an expansive bar (we’re betting the guys will dig hitting it up while the ladies peruse the neighbouring boutiques). Unique chandeliers hang throughout, made up of recycled wine bottles, and roughly-finished wood paneling adds just the right touch of rustic to the room.

An oversized street-level patio with plenty of tables sports bright red umbrellas and a touch of greenery, offering up a relaxing escape from the shops. If you’re looking for more of a vantage point, head upstairs via the elevator to Trattoria’s rooftop garden (with its own bar) and take in the surrounding scene. It’s definitely where we’ll be stopping by to celebrate a successful retail-minded day on the North Shore.  

Expect to see much of the same delicious Italian comfort foods currently on the menu at Trattoria’s Kitsilano location courtesy of Executive Chef Jonathan Chuy, who has manned the kitchen so far. We sampled plenty of tasty bites such as carpaccio, Italian artisan cheeses, pizza, pasta and bruschetta at the opening last week.

Trattoria Park Royal is located at 757 Main Street, Park Royal South in West Vancouver. Learn more and review the entire menu here.

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