Acquafarina

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Vancouver's Premier Italian Fine Dining Address

Acquafarina sits at 425 West Georgia Street in the heart of downtown Vancouver, a Perse Hospitality Group restaurant that has earned both Michelin Guide recognition and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — the latter a reliable signal of a cellar curated with genuine seriousness. Gambero Rosso has also taken note, awarding the restaurant a fork in its 2025 guide. Together, these recognitions place Acquafarina firmly among the city's most decorated dining rooms.

Modern Italian Cuisine, Made from Scratch

The kitchen's philosophy is direct: modern Italian cuisine built from scratch, leaning on locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. The menu moves between reinterpreted classics and entirely new creations — antipasti, hand-rolled pasta, and fresh seafood all prepared with what the team describes as a commitment to the rich culinary heritage of Italy and the vibrant spirit of Vancouver. A Dine Out menu offers a clear window into the kitchen's range: starters include a Wagyu beef carpaccio with truffled egg yolk and fresh black truffle, and a citrus-marinated Arctic char crudo with Arctic char caviar and crème fraîche. Mains span a ricotta-stuffed rotolo ai funghi in sage butter, braised short ribs over truffled polenta, and pan-seared sablefish with Mediterranean caponata. The pizza selection — from a classic Margherita with San Marzano and fior di latte to a Tartufo Nero with wild mushrooms, truffle cream, and fontina — rounds out the Italian register convincingly.

For those who want to go further, Acquafarina offers a dedicated caviar experience featuring Oscietra and Baerii with curated Champagne pairings, as well as an exclusive Liquor Locker Program that lets regular guests store their preferred spirits on-site.

The Bar and the Room

The cocktail program is built around reimagined classics and bold original creations, each served in elegant stemware. A well-made Negroni sits alongside seasonal originals — the bar is treated as an extension of the dining experience rather than an afterthought.

Weekend brunch brings a more relaxed pace to the same refined setting, with cocktails, bubbles, and Italian-inspired hospitality. Private dining spaces accommodate intimate gatherings and larger corporate events alike, with customized menus and dedicated service.

The Team

Operation Director Caleb Quinton is a Vancouver native whose hospitality career began at thirteen, cooking at Umbertino's. He went on to open multiple Milestones locations across British Columbia and Washington State, spent a decade with Cactus Club Restaurants in management and new-store development, before joining the group that operates Acquafarina. His background — rooted in both kitchen craft and large-scale operations — shapes the consistency guests find across every service.