Robba da Matti (Gastown)

Robba da Matti is an Italian restaurant in Vancouver’s Gastown, serving a menu built around fresh pasta, classic antipasti, Italian-inspired starters, seafood, meat and dessert. The cooking style draws on familiar Italian ingredients and preparations, with burrata, aged balsamic, olive oil, parmesan, pecorino, tomato sauces and fresh herbs appearing across the menu.

Fresh pasta is the central focus. Vegetarian options include pasta, risotto and gnocchi, while meat selections feature ragu, braised pork, guanciale and other slow-cooked ingredients. Seafood dishes bring together shellfish, saffron and brodetto-style sauces. The menu also includes Italian meatballs, cured ham, burrata-based plates, salads and bread served with olive oil, balsamic and olives.

The restaurant’s format works for a full Italian meal, beginning with shared antipasti and moving through a choice of pasta or risotto before dessert. Sweet options include tiramisu, panna cotta and chocolate-based desserts. Espresso, cappuccino, tea and a selection of Italian-style after-dinner drinks provide a traditional finish.

Robba da Matti also presents set dining options designed around shared starters, pasta, dessert and wine, as well as occasional chef-led sharing menus. Those formats add flexibility for a date night, a longer dinner or a meal centred on several dishes for the table.

The setting is a restaurant space on Powell Street, placing the dining room within Gastown’s historic streetscape. The menu’s mix of familiar classics, fresh pasta and shareable starters suits diners looking for a straightforward Italian meal with room for different appetites. Vegetarian diners have several clearly represented choices, while seafood and meat options give the menu a broad range. Reservations can be made online or by phone, and the restaurant serves dinner throughout the week, with daytime service from Wednesday through Sunday.