Piva Modern Italian

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Modern Italian in the Heart of New Westminster

Piva Modern Italian sits on Columbia Street in New Westminster, British Columbia, offering a take on Italian cuisine that balances tradition with a contemporary sensibility. The restaurant earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2019 — a recognition reserved for restaurants that demonstrate genuine commitment to building a thoughtful, well-matched wine list — which speaks to the seriousness with which Piva approaches the full dining experience, not just the food on the plate.

A Wine Program Worth Noting

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is not given lightly. For a modern Italian restaurant operating outside a major metropolitan centre, earning this distinction signals a wine program curated with real intention — bottles selected to complement the kitchen's direction rather than simply fill a list. Guests who care about what's in their glass will find that care reciprocated here.

Lunch and Dinner on Columbia Street

Piva serves both lunch and dinner, making it a practical choice whether you're looking for a midday sit-down or an evening out in New Westminster. The European and Italian cuisine focus keeps the menu grounded in recognisable flavour traditions while leaving room for the kind of refinement the award recognition suggests.