I have dined at several new restaurants that have opened in 2025 in Vancouver as well as in my travels. These are the Best NEW Restaurants in metro Vancouver that newly define how we eat, drink and play. There are many elements to a restaurant being one of the best, it must excel in having not only delicious food, but also have consistent service that is on point, along with a great ambience. To make this annual list each of the restaurants must operate as a full service independent restaurant where customers are taken care of by servers in a sit-down environment.
Note: These are in random order.
Malvani Black Chickpea Stew
250 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver
Instagram @restaurant.kavita
Cuisine: Modern Indian
Neighbourhood: Olympic Village
Specializing in Modern Indian cuisine, this is a great new addition to the Vancouver dining scene where Owner/Chef Tushar has created a wonderful menu of dishes from his home region and country.
Ossobucco alla Milanese with Saffron Pappardelle and Tartufo Nero
3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver
Instagram @osteria_al_centro
Cuisine: Italian
Neighbourhood: Renfrew Collingwood
With their authentic Italian focus this newly opened restaurant is situated inside the Italian Cultural Centre where they are serving authentic Italian pizzas, pasta, panini and more! Head Chef James Buchanan leads the kitchen team.
Charred Saku Saku cabbage
1879 Powell Street, Vancouver
Instagram @nerotondoyvr
Cuisine: Canadian
Neighbourhood: East Village
It is all about seasonal dishes using as much local produce and proteins available, it is hyperlocal and it is owned by Chefs Devon Latte and Lucas Johnston.
Tandoori lamb chops
1355 Hornby Street, Vancouver.
Instagram @desilounge.yvr
Cuisine: Modern Indian
Neighbourhood: Downtown
It’s all about Modern Indian cuisine with creative Executive Chef Balvant Ajagaonkar leading the kitchen.
Curious which restaurants were on the last list, take a look at my Best New Restaurants of 2024.
By: Richard Wolak