Sempre Uno

Sempre Uno reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Yassaman VIP

   Vancouver7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I had a reservation for 8 although they had empty tables they made me wait. I got there 8:45. I had a regular pasta. There were no taste. Italian restaurants are my go to. The experience with the fake unfriendly staff and regular food. I won’t go there again and won’t recommend.
   

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   Ben VIP

   Vancouver11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food and service better than expected. We will return.
   

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   amyn

   Vancouver104 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Quin and Abel looked after us very well! The food was superb and the ambience inviting! We particularly enjoyed the gnocchi, the veal medallions and the rack of lamb. Thank you all for a terrific evening!
   

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   Lawrence

   Vancouver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I was pleasantly surprised to get not only a wonderful meal for my wife and I, but at very reasonable prices and terrific service. I was expecting much higher prices. And they gave us complementary Prosecco for our anniversary!
   

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   Susanne VIP

   Vancouver13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The safron rice dish with scallops and prawns was delicious as was the burrata salad and the berry dessert. Our waiter was freindly and helpful. His menu suggestions were great!
   

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   DanaS

   Vancouver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you for the complimentary birthday cheesecake! We loved our food and experience
   

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   Don VIP

   Vancouver19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We were excited to try Sempre Uno after walking by several times on the way to Lonsdale Quay....but frankly we left unimpressed. Despite being only one of three tables ( a total of 7 people)before 6pm they somehow were down to their last plate of one of the specials. Odd. A taster of one of their wines by the glass was near vinegar (glad i checked first) and the menu price turned out to be wrong. I ordered a Strozzapreti with italian sausage which was excellent. My partner who came specifically to try the Branzino was greatly disappointed. It was very overcooked (almost like leather) instead of being soft and delicious with full flavouring. What a shame for what should have been a star dish for the restaurant. And when mentioned to the server, the response was underwhelming and with no followup by a manager or the chef to see what they could do to improve our experience (as any good restaurant should). Lastly i should mention the acoustics, which due to the cement floor and low hard ceiling bounced sound around, particularly when a table was seated behind us. It was unbearable. In the end, what should have been a slow romantic dinner by the waterfront turned into a "lets get out of here" experience. Hope you can do better!
   

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   Sarah VIP

   San Francisco11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 10 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely place to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy a delicious meal.
   

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   Werner

   Vancouver1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   After dining on six occasions, my last visit did not come close to the high standard of Sempre Uno. My main course Veal with wild Mushrooms (!!) was so tough,that I could not cut it with a steak knife , stringy sinew and the silver skin on the so called veal. Not acceptable. Send it back, was asked if I want something else. By that time I lost my appetite. Our server was Abel very forthcoming, true server from the old school. But no excuse or apologies from Management or the kitchen. This should have never left the kitchen. Quality control ??? I have been in the hotel and restaurant business for 45 years, so I know bad and good food. This one was bad. Werner Schlick 604-929-4150
   

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    Janis VIP

    Vancouver20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Perfect! Everything about our visit was excellent.
    

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