Illuminaté Restorante - Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian in Delta

Omg, best portobello mushroom soup ever. Food is delicious, and aside from that, Love the ambience and the services, better than restaurants in Downtown Vancouver and other more. Happy to find this gem

You must come!!

We went to this restaurant because of the 4.6 Google rating. The service was wonderul as was the atomosphere. However, the food was sub-par with the gnocci being overcooked and flavourless despite the description of having gorgonzola cheese in the sauce. The spaghetti and meatballs was equally disappointing.

Popped in for a birthday dinner. Food was good (Ill admit Italian isnt my first choice, but I enjoyed my dish), but not great. However the service was incredibly slow. We were a larger group (about 12) with reservation, so not a surprise to the restaurant. Got drinks reasonably quickly, but it was almost an hour before they took our food orders. No follow up on us with getting more drinks (although the water glasses were topped off semi regularly). Desert menu wasnt dropped off until part of the party had already eaten and left. Not that I wanted any, it just felt particularity awkward when people are paying and leaving. Bit past the point for dessert, no? Overall, seems like the place is a bit disjointed with the service, but perhaps it was just an off night.

Fantastic food!

A cozy restaurant offers whole range of Italian food. Highly recommended - starter with prawn salad - steak! - ravioli! Such a wonderful place for all kinds celebration!

This review is long overdue. My husband and I had an amazing experience here. The food was incredible, bursting with flavor and quality. The service was outstanding friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making for a perfect dining experience. Highly recommend and will definitely return!

My friend had taken me there for my birthday, and what a disappointment. I had been there about a year ago and had a lovely veal schnitzel style dinner and was looking forward to ordering the same. I was told that the menu had changed so I ordered the veal medallion meal and was really disappointed! The veal medallions were over tenderized, too rare with a texture more like tough hamburger. The gravy was quite watery with a strange flavour. I felt badly for my friend who was treating me as I really found it difficult not to show my disappointment. Overall, I found nothing impressive about this dining experience and have no desire to return to your restaurant. I ve experienced far better meals and for more reasonable prices in Tsawwassen!

Thank you for a delicious dinner,as usual everything was delicious Parking: Lots of parking available. Kid-friendliness: They are allowed,

We love Illuminate. It is the best high end restaurant in Delta!

Such a little gem of a restaurant, right in Tsawwassen. We went there with the family to celebrate my birthday. We got seated in an outdoor covered area. The chairs were comfortable and tables had proper linen and napkins. Service was very attentive, fast and nice. There was a nice standard menu with lots of choices, accompanied with a special sheet with a variety of different choices. Our table really varied what they ate. The appetizers were a big success, Boccocini, prawns etc. For the mains my daughter and her boyfriend chose a pizza to share, my other daughter and her partner chose rigatoni, my husband had veal medallions and I had the rack of lamb. Drinks were continuously refreshed, the meal was evenly paced, you never felt rushed or pushed. The meals were served attractively, hot and promptly. They were all delicious and enjoyed. I had asked for mint sauce to be served with my lamb and advised that they didnt have any. The chef made it for me!! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the mint sauce was amazing! It was accompanied with a delicious sauce, potato pave and vegetables. We didnt do dessert as we had a birthday cake, which they happily served. Everyone was very happy with the whole meal, service and environment. As far as pricing is concerned, it was average for an upper class style restaurant. Well worth every penny for the quality of the food and service. I heavily recommend this restaurant. We will certainly be returning. Wheelchair accessibility: Was not in wheelchair, but definitely accessible

Vegetarian options: Beet salad Recommended dishes

Excellent restaurant with excellent cuisine! I ate the fish as they only cook it in Italy!!!

A special place for special occasions or the perfect restaurant for a break, away from the children. Dress to the nines or go casual. This restaurants walls display yearly awards won for best food, best atmosphere, etc.

Risotto is one of the best Ive had. Definitely a must try

Best restaurant around! Food, wine, staff and atmosphere are amazing.

Had a great family dinner here. The chef s specials looked very good that day so I had to get one of them. I had the pasta puttanesca, which was amazing!

Very good food, a nice selection of wine and cocktails as well. Very pleasant and attentive staff!

Visited from Ottawa and we found this place fabulous. Great food and service. Will go back 100%

Have been there a few times. They never disappoint.

Illuminate has a wonderful atmosphere. Its a great place to enjoy delicious food and a fine beverage. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available

Food was fabulous. Aperitif was a fantastic touch. Thank you Roland, what a touch on a busy night! The drinks were great and the service was excellent. Every meal was delicious and more than expected. We were treated very well and could not have expected more. Great place for a great meal! Parking: Easy access free parking

The best restaurant in town! Everything is delicious. Must try the gnocchi with bolognese sauce or the goat cheese pasta. Beef carpaccio is phenomenal as well.

This place is consistently amazing. Excellent wine list

I recently dined at Illuminaté with a group of 8 people and had an excellent experience. The service was top-notch and the food was absolutely delicious. The owners were outstanding and went above and beyond to make sure my daughter, who is a celiac, was accommodated. The ambiance of the restaurant was also fantastic, making for a truly memorable dining experience. I highly recommend Illuminaté to anyone, whether dining alone or with a large group. Five stars all around!

What a gem. Super good food and service. You will enjoy. Likely best in the Delta. Bill

A hidden treasure.

Amazing food and service. Pappardelle Al Ragu and pizza were both fantastic. Great wine list and cocktails as well.

This is quite possibly the best Italian restaurant Ive ever been to. My partner & I wanted to go somewhere nice to celebrate our anniversary, saw that this place had great reviews and decided to give it a try; oh my goodness, did we make the right call. Not only was the food absolutely amazing, (seriously), the atmosphere was warm, romantic & welcoming and the service was incredible. Were just in Tsawwassen for the weekend, but would absolutely make the drive back here, just to go to this restaurant again. Its a little on the pricey side, but as far as Im concerned, worth every penny.

Four of us went to dinner here last night for the first time. We all were very impressed with the servers, ambiance, music (oldies) and the food was fantastic. We all had wines, salads, entrees and desserts. The warm goat cheese salad was delicious, as well as everything we had. Would highly recommend and cant wait to go back again with more friends to introduce them. I found it googling for a restaurant close by for all of us and sure happy I discovered it. Will be a new go-to place.

One of the neighbourhood gems in Tsawassen, this Italian restaurant was where we celebrated two birthdays in one go. Staff was friendly and attentive, taking care to provide two small token desserts to celebrate the occasion. Food was very flavourful, with pasta that was cooked al dente, their meat done just perfectly and their seafood not rubbery due to overcooking. Well definitely be back.

Everything was lovely except the noise level. There needs to be some kind of remediation done to deal with that.

Very good upscale Italian restaurant. The ossobuco and baked bocconcini were delicious. Service felt a little rushed but there was only one waiter, so understandable.

First time going here and loved it. The staff was super nice and the food was amazing. Was recommended from a friend and definitely wasnt let down. The sauce tasted exactly like my nonas and the dessert was light and made me want more. Ive never felt so full after leaving a restaurant because I just wanted to eat more and more.

Vegetarian options: Only had a choice of 2 vegetarian mains to choose from. More choices would be nice. Food

Absolutely delicious! 10/10 food, service and atmosphere. Came here with my boyfriend for a late night dinner, our server was Dean. He was excellent and very warm and friendly. We ordered several appetizers and the veal. Everything was excellent! The ingredients are of high quality.

This place was buzzing on a Saturday night. Such a community feel. You must have reservations. The best restaurant in Tsawwassen.

Used to be a fantastic Italian restaurant but failed in all aspects on my last visit. Food did not taste fresh or good. If I could give it 0 stars I would. BEWARE: The price on the bill was higher than the price on the menu for 2 of our 4 items ordered. Remember to check your bill before leaving. A disappointing visit.

Food was delicious. Seafood linguine had a fantastic sauce. Caprese salad was really enjoyable too.

Enjoyed every moment of it. Food was amazing, service was fantastic and the atmosphere was fancy but not over the top where you need to behave in a certain way. Will go back again and try different dishes but want to eat the same things again because thats how good it was.

The visit for birthday dinner was excellent - great cozy interior with fantastic food of italian cuisine

Went for my wife s birthday. We loved the experience. Food and service were excellent. Delicious sable fish. Also loved the music! We sat in a booth which offered a very private experience. A complimentary birthday dessert was included. Nice touch. We ll be back for sure.

Always good service and food $$$$

I took my daughter to Illuminate for her 17th birthday. The service was incredible. As someone who worked in fine dining I noticed the details, my daughter felt special. Appys were amazing. pasta was predictable and drinks were fun. I completely recommend Illuminate to anyone who wants an upscale experience and good food. Wheelchair accessibility: no stairs

A very nice evening, food was good and our server was great

In my opinion, the best restaurant outside of downtown Vancouver

This is a very good restaurant. Service is highly professional. I have been here multiple times and tried all kinds of dishes on the menu. No real misses, go with what you feel like. Sauces are proper reduction sauces and not rammed full of arrowroot/starch. Meat is always cooked and seasoned properly to order. Its really nice to have a place like this to go to in the Tsawwassen area with proper food and not have to drive further north.

The food tastes ok. The service is not good! 0 star for the girl with glasses. Have to ask everything myself ( the starting bread, the steak knife ) However, everyone got diarrhoea after our visit. Not coming again.

Went here for my Fathers 70th birthday. We had a private room, the food and the service was excellent.

Great place to dine. Great staff and excellent food. You will not be disappointed, bring the kids, they have pizza.

Sadly, I was too consumed by the rustic interior along with the well crafted, delicious plates to be taking photos along the way. If you love a great dry aged steak, this might be your new go to. Lets just say you wont be left wanting by this not so hidden jem.

Food is delicious and service is great

Hats off to the entire staff at Illuminate s. We celebrated a milestone birthday there last night, and couldn t be happier with the outcome. We were a party of 30 including 7 children which i know can be challenging. Not to take anything away from the rest of their team, but a real a special thanks to Rolland, Dean and Jack who went over and above to make our night memorable. Top notch service, food, and atmosphere. Thanks so much everyone. Kid-friendliness: Our children had their own table and were treated with the same dignity and respect as our adult tables.

I cant say enough about this restaurant. Since I live on Vancouver Island, Ive only had the ability to go twice, but every single dish and drink we have had has been nothing short of perfect. Such a beautiful atmosphere, clean, comfortable, and fancy-ish but relaxed. The drinks are amazing. And the then the food... Quite literally the best food I have ever eaten, anywhere! You can tell the chef and kitchen take their time and take pride in what they are serving. Its outstanding. We have a reservation booked a couple weeks from now and I cannot wait!!

Been here twice now, and both times have been just lovely. The restaurant is soo pretty and the food and drinks were amazing. Service was fantastic both times.

The food was phenomenal.

Hidden gem in Tsawwassen. Worth the trip for a great experience with fantastic inventive appies, spectacular pasta dishes with large selection of mains and a dotting staff. Wine selection was perfect as well as a strong bartender talents shown with a mix of accompanying drinks. Desserts were perfect way to end a heavenly meal. Highly recommend and worth a 6 stars

We love the short ribs and the veal pacata so much we drive in from Vancouver to eat here ! One of the best bolognese sauces that we usually have on the gnocchi instead of their cheese sauce.

The gnocchi is absolutely amazing! You can definitely tell that the food is made in house wo love.

Went for Christmas Eve dinner last night. Great food and service and the Seafood Provencal was a hit with 3 out of 4 of us ordering it. Only minor complaint was the music was competing with our conversation. At the end of the evening we were presented with a little Christmas gift from the restaurant which turned out to be a color changing miniature Christmas tree which was an unexpected nice touch.

Inexperienced server seated us beside the bathroom in an empty restaurant, was disheveled, introverted and mistook a Cesar cocktail for a salad when she took our drink order, about 15 minutes after we were seated. She served my wine in a significantly broken glass. My piocinno $29 was delicious, but had a 1/2 lobster tail (unexpected) larger than my husbands lobster feature at $42. We had to flag the server down a half hour after we were done drinks. We dont expect well return and will drive the distance for good service and an order as expected.

Hands down the finest meal I have had in a long time. Everything was perfection. My friend had the carpaccio which she said was the best shes ever had and trust me this woman has eaten at the finest restaurants around BC. The Tuna was gorgeous and the lamb rack special was tender and again highest on the We Loved It scale. This spot is a gem!

Hands down the best restaurant in Delta and one of the top ones in Greater Vancouver. Last night, we enjoyed take-out. Chef Roland and his team layer flavour after flavour in each of the appetizers and main courses. The ingredients are amazingly fresh. Last night, we enjoyed the carpaccio, caprese salad, veal scallopini, pasta al fredo, and sablefish. The veal and fish were coated with the most delicious and subtle crusts. I admit that the carpaccio was my favourite. In the past year, we have savoured the short ribs on risotto, seafood pastas, and other fish plates. Without exception, the meals are have all been exquisite. Having been a regular visitor to Montreals finest Italian restaurants, Illuminate meets and exceeds the standards of the best restaurants.

Incredible experience, best steak ever, Roland was awesome and great private room.!

The service was outstanding right from when we walked in to our server etc. 2 out of 3 of the dishes were extremely salty. They were kind enough to remove one of our main meals off the bill im not sure if they accidentally poured extra salt on the meal. They were very kind and sincere people. Great service

Downtown quality in a charming location. A local favorite for authentic Italian cuisine.

What a wonderful place to have my birthday dinner! The food was absolutely fantastic!! Thank you so much for making my day extra special!!

Excellent food and prime service! A+

If I can give this place negative stars, I would. My wife and I tried to go to illuminate for dinner tonight. Like we have numerous times over the last 5 years we ve been in Tsawwassen. We did not have a reservation. We were told by the manager that the restaurant was fully booked and that a table would not be available until later in the evening. A Caucasian couple behind us heard this and said that they didn t have a reservation either, and that they would leave. On our way out, the manager stopped them and gave them a table. This made my wife feel bad and asked me why the couple behind us were given a table. I then went back into the restaurant and questioned the manager of his decision to seat them and not us. Regardless of them being regulars , seating without reservation should be first come first served. The manager answered our concern with, it s my choice . No apologies! We ve never felt so insulted and disappointed. We have frequented this restaurant and have always enjoyed the food and service. Until tonight. I guess our money is too coloured for them! Just disgusted with how this manager showed his true colours. In this day and age, this is the last thing we d expect.

My husband and I ate dinner here last Friday. Illuminate has a wonderful ambience and very friendly service. The sommelier spent time with us ensuring that we were happy with our wine selections, and, as we have seen in the past, the food was amazing. The carpaccio appetizer is a must-have, served with unctuous, thin slices of filet that melt in your mouth. We also shared the charred salad which has what I consider to be the best salad dressing in the greater Vancouver area. Our mains were a veal t-bone and cioppino. The cioppino is a generous portion of mussels and other select seafoods in a delightful fennel-flavoured broth. The t-bone was a wonderfully grilled, large portion of veal, served up on a bed of delicious root vegetables. We finished with dessert, tiramisu. Velvety smooth, Illuminates version of tiramisu takes this Italian favourite to an all new level. Highly recommended that one makes reservations.

Always delicious food and great service!! Fair prices and large portions! Always our first go to for any special occasion or date night!

This is one of the best restaurants in the lower mainland. Their carpaccio and grilled calamari (squid) is absolutely divine. To go place for celebrations and a fancy night out.

First class place to eat, relax and enjoy the wonderful food and great wine. The staff are great and the food is amazing.

Great decor, food was a wee bit expensive but still worth it and friendly service. Definitely a 5 star.

Came here for a birthday dinner. The food and service was excellent ! Illuminaté never disappoints. Highly recommend the beef carpaccio and lamb sirloin ! Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Went for a family dinner, and everything was prepared with a skillful hand and a deft touch. Flavors were traditional and subtle for my tastes but we generally prepare everything with a hint of chili at home. Would recommend to anyone. Service was great. Just attentive enough without being intrusive, as well as being friendly.

My experience here was great! The first thing you notice is the attentive staff. The food is spot on! I had the soup of the day which was an Italian onion soup! That hit the spot on a colder autumn day. I ordered the short ribs with herb risotto for my main and I did not disappoint! The short rib was uber tender, rich in deep flavour which paired perfectly with the Al dente herb risotto! This was the highlight for me! I capped the night off with their Tiramisu which was nicely balanced. No complaints here as the portion was more than I was expecting! Whether youre having a business meeting, anniversary dinner, or just with friends, this has everything you need for a great night out! I will be back for sure if Im in the area!

Food was good but on the salty end to the point we didnt finish any of our mains... our server was new a she did great but really disappointing that no manager or lead server touched the table. We wanted to give it a try we left with no intention of coming back

The food was good, the ambiance was lovely but the service was lacking. Our wine service was terrible. We ordered a bottle of wine, which was opened at the bar and brought to us without any proper presentation the service was definitely unprofessional. The server was lovely but in bad need of training. We were disappointed since this was our first time visiting this establishment. We had hoped for better after spending $250 plus for two.

Great little hidden gem. Amazing food.

Great food and service highly recommend

Always have a really great experience and meal here, one of my families favorite places to go. Food quality is amazing, service staff are incredibly warm, friendly and helpful. We keep coming back as often as we can.

Great food,Steak cooked perfectly

Ah MAZE ing!!! This was unexpected fine dining, every dish was incredible. Fresh, fresh, fresh ingredients. Lamb shank special must have cooked all day. So full of flavor. I just cannot say enough, will definitely be coming back.

Food and ambiance was terrific. We will definitely visit again.

Really enjoy the vibe, staff and especially the food here. Good portions, great flavor profiles and interesting pairing from their full range menu. One tiny critique is that the wine menu could use an overhaul. Pics are half burrata starter, sablefish and tiramisu

didnt like food should up date the menu

Excellent

An excellent place for first class everything.

Fantastic food. Great ambiance and service

Took my mom for a lovely birthday dinner at Illuminate last week and we had a great time! Food and wine were delicious!

My favorite place for dinner. Its always first class, food and friendly service.

Amazing food and very professional staff... I highly recommend this place for dinner.. Thanks Roland.

Great food and awesome service!!!!

Had a beautiful dinner on Sunday, fantastic food, excellent service. Recommend highly! Great ambience!

They put the fine in fine dining. Food is always amazing, service consistently great. Cant wait to go back.

I have retracted my previous review. They mended my experience with finer quality in service and taste. Chef remembered me and it was even better, not bitter. I believe attitude is everything because it dictates the direction of future experience and they had the right one. More I come here better it becomes like a good wine and cheese. Id vote this place for Michelin star if I could.=)

The best meal yet. Ordered take out. Started with the arancini which was great. The mains were the veal tenderloin which was cooked to perfection and the mushrooms were the perfect garnish. And the Tuscan chicken which was tender and flavourful. Made for a special at home feast. Well done Illuminaté!

Had our 1st restaurant meal in a year to celebrate a couple of recent birthdays. All enjoyed our menu selections, interspersed with a variety of alcoholic beverages. 5 of us had 3 course each and enjoyed everything we had.

Best Italian Restaurant in South Delta! We love to sit at the lounge area to relax and watch the Chef and team do their magic! Well worth the drive and check out their specials.

We enjoyed a mouth watering rack of lamb to celebrate a family birthday at Illuminate restaurant. Our culinary experience left such an impression that when preparing for an outdoor small gathering for my son s graduation, I called Illuminate to enquire if I could purchase a casserole of their amazing scalloped potatoes for the event. Roland politely asked about the nature of our celebration and when he heard that it was for graduation, he insisted on donating the potatoes. I was intending to support local business and he, in turn, helped us. Thank you for the most kind and generous offer, Roland. The boys loved their dinner together. I look forward to my next experience at Illuminate where the talented chef consistently delivers excellence in fine dining.

Great service and even better food, staff was very baby friendly.

Nice place, great gnocchi

Delicious Italian dinner. Service was great and food was even better!

This is one of the fancier restaurant choices in Tssawwassen. We usually go for special occasions. They have a really nice out door dining section. An excellent choice for family gatherings or a date night. Really good Italian style dishes, pasta and pizza, also steak and seafood options.

Lovely atmosphere. Wonderful food!

We had an amazing time here tonight for dinner. The inside is cozy and warm, the music was in good taste as well, the service was fantastic as well! I think she had to bring us 4 separate tubs of water and it was always timely. The food was also out of this world. My baked calamari was done perfectly, the Spaghetti Carpaccio was amazing and super flavorful and the dessert was great as well. This was an amazing experience overall!

While being on the pricier end for a 2 person meal, it was very good. Looking around you know the people that go there already know that. Staff were professional and awesome! Did the whole experience with apps, main courses, dessert and drinks. Would check it out again if in the area. Thanks!

Great

- the foods were very delicious

10 stars to Roland and his team. Through the incredible challenges and adversity during the past 18 months Roland has stayed the course. Such a treat to see illuminate rocking it tonight. Illuminate salad is my go to, cioppino and house desert apple cake were all fresh and cooked to perfection.

This place is amazing. The food is first class. Staff is super good too. Definitely recommended. Worth the drive from Vancouver

We celebrated a family 95th birthday at the restaurant on Saturday night. Roland kindly allowed the 9 of us to take over the Front Room, even though it can accommodate larger (more profitable) groups. This private space was important because we were all presenting memories about the birthday girls life, and the noise/distraction of being seated in the main room would have overwhelmed the occasion. It turned out incredibly well. Food and service were also impeccable, as expected.

Great fine dining experience.

Yesterday was my 75th birthday and my husband made reservations for a special dinner at Iluminate. When we arrived we provided the person who greeted us with a physical copy of our COVID passports. He told us that they were no longer valid. We didnt know what to do! He then said it was OK as he knew us; which was not true. We were seated and served but didnt enjoy the meal because of the embarrassing scene . Today I called the City of Delta who advised that a paper copy of the passport is valid. We will not go back to Illuminate!

Very good food and nice staff

One of the best dining experiences of my life. Staff was super friendly and accomodating. Ambience was great and food was extraordinaire Their Gnocchi Gorgonzola and Funghi Risotto are out of the world. Excellent Restorante

Had the linguini. Absolutely delicious. Great wine too.

Great food and drinks

5 Stars All Day! Best restaurant in Tsawwassen by far plus Peroni on draught, check out Illuminaté ASAP!

Nice vibe, friendly staff, and nice food!

As a drop in Staff found us a lovely table. Excellent and professional service throughout the dining experience. Chef created that special meal, and was enjoyed immensely.

Absolutely brilliant evening with work colleagues food was fabulous & staff are amazingly discreet and attentive ooooh the food youve got to go!!

Me and my wife enjoyed our stay here I liked the stake I ordered Friendly staff Parking though is limited at front so we had to use the back lot and with a freezing weather, it was quick dash going to the restaurant

Had another delicious dinner at Illuminate tonight. Our waitress was pleasant, the food looked and tasted wonderful. Highly recommend this amazing restaurant in the heart of South Delta.

Me and my husband went to Illuminate for our Valentines dinner and as always the welcome is warm. The friendliness of everybody working there is genuine.Our waitress was very attentive and kind. I had a starter which was Baked Boccocini and the main was a special for Valentines day Jumbo scallops on a ned of Olive Risotto. I dont like olives so I asked to subsitute it for herb risotto. There was no discussion and I got what I asked for. The baked bocconini was soooo delicious and the flavour pairings were exelent! Love it and I highly recommend this starter if you love PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED BOCCONCINI CHEESE, ROMA TOMATO & BASIL :-) The main : Jumbo scallops on bed of herb risotto was made to perfection. The scallops were hot but perfectly cooked, the broccolini and green asparagus were delicious in this combination. This meal was perfect for me. The big plus for me is that the serving sizes they use are perfect. Theres no overload of food on your plate which is great as I get to eat everything at the restaurant instead of taking it home. I didnt use their desert menu as I was satisfied with the starter and the main. I had an Irish coffee for dessert, haha which was really tasty. Roland and Adriene were working in the kitchen all night making our meals and they are both excellent cooks. Thank you for making our evening even better with your scrumptious meals. Well definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant as it is a hidden gem and worth a visit!!

Great food, served fresh with friendly attentive staff.

Lovely little luxuries resturaunt away from many others. Maybe a tad overpriced for what you get but still great for convenience to locals. (From only 3 meals here) Food-4.5 Service-4 Atmosphere-5

The Duck was amazing

Always a favorite for special occasions!

We had a family birthday dinner there last night. I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely come back even though we live 45 minutes away! They had a side room set up for our large group with a pleasant atmosphere. The food was plated attractively, with nice attention to detail, and was cooked to perfection with just the right portion size. The service was excellent too, somebody was always available when needed but not hovering. I highly recommend this restaurant.

A group of 11 of us celebrated my birthday at Illuminate. It was fantastic, absolutely everyone was pleased with their meal, deserts were marvellous and the service was superb. First rate, lovely, warm ambiance as well! Thank you, we ll be back

Came here as another recommendation from a new friend and I must say this place is magical! The food is just perfect and the whole place lights up and is very romantic at night for dates!

One of the best restaurants in Vancouver and we are very lucky to have them in South Delta. The staff is highly skilled and friendly. Roland is a star in the kitchen producing incredible meals!

I have been going to Illuminaté for at least 10 years. We have never had a bad meal. Roland and his family always put their clients first. In addition, during this time in history (COVID-19) we have been ordering online for pickup. Absolutely Divine!

We celebrated my husband s birthday with the takeaway meal of short ribs. The food was delicious and when we advised that one of our appetizers did not make it they sent it out quickly and offered a free dessert. Love to eat here when allowed, and truly appreciate them doing takeaway right now. Everything was fabulous. Thanks for helping us to celebrate in a somewhat normal fashion.

I very much miss my favorite seat at the bar but thank you for the take-out & delivery options Illuminate has made available during these strange times. The options available for in-home dining are varied and just tonight I heard you had dessert options available! I ordered the lemon tart and it was just as pleasant as if I d had it from my old seat. Thank you to your family & staff for weathering the storm and I look forward to a chocolate heart in restaurant soon.

Roland & Joeqyna s restaurant is one our favourite restaurants and has been for years. Roland and his staff always go above and beyond to make each and every time you dine a truly wonderful experience. We just celebrated our 30th Anniversary and Roland made a delicious 4 course takeout dinner for us. Thanks to you all that made our day so special and thanks Illuminate for being such a special place in our community. We are so lucky to have you!

I always take my out of town friends here. Never fail to impress!!

Excellent!

The rack of lamb was devine, as was the service, atmosphere and lemon creme brulée

Wonderful service, amazing food!

Best Halibut in Town!!! We are lucky Tsawwassen!!!

food is fantastic, servers overly nice and an awesome setting

Awesome food and atmosphere!!

Illuminaté is our go to restaurant for special occasions. Tonight we were celebrating my sister s birthday. There were five of us and everyone raved about their selections for appetizers, main courses and desserts. We have always had great meals and service,tonight was above and beyond. 3 of us had virgin Caesars, and all agreed they were the best we had ever had - as we have been drinking Caesars since they were first introduced, that s quite an accomplishment. Thanks Roland and your staff, tonight was a great evening.

What a gem! Fabulous service, wonderful atmosphere and superb meal! Wonderful place!

Always a good experience

Loved this little gem! The owners have done an excellent job of setting their restaurant up so you feel safe. The service and food was excellent. I had the short ribs and they were delicious. My partner had the spaghetti and meatballs and he loved it. Dessert selections were yummy too.

Always brilliant! Great atmosphere and a fun night! Food delicious! Dessert tray a big hit! Thanks Roland and staff for a memorable evening!

The food here is the best! There is lots of parking in front and around the side for everyone. I come here from Langley and it is so worth the drive. I will come here instead of heading downtown any day. When you walk in the ambiance takes you to a Mediterranean villa- even the tiled floor is perfection. There is a large private room for those big family meals and a quiet booth with lots of privacy for intimate dinners. But of course its the food that brings me back. The mushroom soup is so delicious and the short rib and risotto are out of this world. Do yourself a favour- make a reservation and be prepared to relax while being indulged with quiet class ,great wines and excellent meals. The staff are amazing too. Five stars all the way!!

Have been here several times, always treated very well, and the food is extremely well prepared and varied. I happen to love the mushroom soup, just awsome. They dont rush you out the door, and there wine list meets everyones, price point and tastes. Good experience, and by the way you dont have to travel day and night to get there right here in the neighborhood.

Excellent food! Every dish was well presented and very tasty. The staff was friendly and nice. We have been there many times and they have never dissappointed. Well done Illuminate!

The food itself was amazing, but we had a reservation and they ended up sticking us in the front. The chef said we had the best seat in the house and being in the front was only temporary. But we never got moved, which wasnt very nice telling us if we werent getting moved.

Super dinner! Amazing service! Thank you!

Got the Angus Beef Melt as a starter and the Spaghetti Bolognese as a main. Totally blown away with the Spaghetti and the staff was great! Prompt and professional service. Will absolutely be going back.

Amazing food. Hadnt been there for awhile. So pleased we decided to go there again.

Great dining experience

Ive been going there for years .. never disappointed .. had birthday parties .. everything was to perfection. A gem in tsawwassen..

Food was fine but overpriced

Checked out this spot after dinner for drinks and desserts. The canolli and carpaccio was very well plate and flavoured. The mixed drink are also well done.

Good food, great atmosphere. Its expensive but worth it.

Always delicious! The short ribs are out of this world.

Amazing food, staff and service. Best find for a trip to Vancouver.

Fantastic food! Friendly staff

Always great food....

very great

Talk to Ran for mind bending cocktails

Really great food, I had the the range chicken, never had such a good chicken. Highly recommendable.

So my husband and I came tonight and was extremely disappointed. I saw the recent seafood post on IG and FB and decided to give it a try (I love seafood and thought hopefully we dont have to travel DT anymore!). We made a reso at 730 pm, got seated and was given 2 wine menus. My hubby ordered and non alcoholic drink and I wasnt feeling wine. The server came later and asked if we had decided. I said we only have two drink menus and if we could get the food menu. We later decided to order two French onion soups(see photo), spaghetti and meatballs for my hubby & the seafood platter for myself. The server asked if we wanted to split the French onion soup. I then asked if it was huge portions? She said bigger than a cereal bowl. We then decided that we could finish it ourselves. After 15 mins, the soup came and it was cold. I had to let the chef know as it was not baked but it shouldnt be cold. He brought it back in and came back a couple mins later and we tried it. It was warmer not hot. We decided that we should just drink it and not let it ruin our Friday night. After 30 mins, we were wondering where the rest of our food was. The seafood platter doesnt require cooking and the pasta shouldnt take that long. After another 15 mins, both dishes came and the spaghetti and meatballs (their signature dish) was overcooked. The spaghetti was soggy when I tried and sadly my hubby told me my pasta was way better than this but he still ate it. The seafood platter was good but definitely not worth the price. I had to relay our experience to the chef at the end as I was really disappointed in the service and quality of food regardless of the price. Unfortunately, we will not return. 1 star cuz it wont let me give no star

Wow I Love this place Had an awesome pizza for lunch.

Great food and atmosphere. The staff are always very helpful and the owner is a good guy. Everything is always delicious and comes in a timely manner. The best place in Tsawwassen to go on a date or a more upscale restaurant that still doesnt break the bank. Would recommend to anyone

Best place to go for special evenings

Wonderful ambience.

Went in today on short notice and we were fitted in seamlessly, service was excellent and meal was fantastic!

Great service and delicious food.

Our first time here and our last. The feature for the evening was Halibut for $29.00 - we received the mushiest halibut Pattie we have ever eaten. Do not say you are offering Halibut and then serve a soggy fish Pattie. We expressed our thoughts on this and we received a orange flavoured cream brulea. We are big foodies and great cooks and this was truly horrible. Will never be going back. We were charged $29.00 for a meal we had 2 bites from.

You can really taste the difference in quality.

Visited Illuminaté for the first time for my birthday dinner. An all round great experience. A charming atmosphere, friendly, attentive staff and beautiful food. Not only did it taste good, it was also presented beautifully. We had grilled calamari to start which was a refreshing change from the usual battered and fried that is served everywhere else. It was tender and tasty. I had the special: risotto with the most tender buffalo short rib and smoky bacon it was everything I wanted it to be. A good healthy portion so I have a little leftover to enjoy again at home. We will add Illuminati to our list of go-to restaurants.

Not bad but not great. Went there for a lovely dinner on a recommendation. Started very slow and waited a while to place an order (seemed as if the staff was over booked). When the appetizers finally came it was good, main course was good but was lacking for all 4 of us especially at their prices. You can give it a try as your experience may differ but Im not going back.

Impeccable food and service!

Food and service was excellent!

Best fine dining restaurant in Tsawwassen year after year

Very good