The Old Spaghetti Factory in Vancouver

53 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1, Canada

★★★★☆
(8306 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Restaurant

About

Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.

Website
oldspaghettifactory.ca
Address
53 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1, Canada
Plus Code
7VMV+GV Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM
Sunday
11 AM–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Good for kids birthday High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
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December 7, 2024

I like spaghetti factory I went the location in Montreal several times. I expected a lot Vancouver one because I've heard that Vancouver is the original. However, our server was extremely not nice...? I didn't mind at the moment that my friend kept saying that he doesn't like her because she's not friendly? Although I also didn't like her service, I thought maybe she had extremely hard day or just busy, so I just wished her day will be better and gave her 25% of tips. The problem was that she even didn't appreciate for that. Just simply said thank you with very cold reaction?... and she didn't change her attitude after that.. The food and atmosphere were not bad! But I gave one star only because of the server. I don't remember her name exactly. The short blonde white girl with glasses? Probably Joanna? with V sound.

★★★
November 11, 2024

Nice affordable restaurant! The mussels weren't fresh, but the quality was not bad for the price. The ravioli pasta was a little salty for me, and the tomato pasta was a little bit salty. The onion soup and salad included in the course were really good. I would like to visit again.

★★
November 3, 2024

During my recent visit to Vancouver, I wanted to spend a relaxing Saturday night enjoying some drinks and food at a local spot. I was hoping for a nice evening out, but unfortunately, my experience left a lot to be desired. We started the evening with a round of drinks. They were alright—not particularly memorable but acceptable enough to start off the night. After the drinks, we decided to order a few appetizers, beginning with the chicken wings. Right away, we noticed something off about them; they had a strong, unpleasant odor that made it difficult to even take a bite. We also ordered steamed mussels, hoping for a classic seafood experience. However, these were far from appetizing—the texture and taste were off, and they didn’t seem fresh at all. We also had some shrimp, which, thankfully, was a bit better and more enjoyable, but by then, our overall impression was starting to turn sour. To make things worse, I had to use the restroom during our visit. Unfortunately, it was not well-maintained. There were no paper towels available, and the trash can was completely overflowing, which just added to the poor impression. This lack of cleanliness didn’t inspire much confidence in the restaurant’s hygiene standards overall. Even though the prices were relatively cheap, the quality was so disappointing that we ultimately decided to cut the evening short. We ended up leaving with most of our food half-eaten, which was unfortunate but felt necessary. Overall, it wasn’t the enjoyable night out I had hoped for, and I wouldn’t recommend this place based on our experience.

★★★★★
October 28, 2024

We recently planned a birthday dinner celebration for my 9-year-old, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. From the start, the management and hostess team were fantastic to work with. They were responsive throughout our email exchanges and went above and beyond by allowing us to bring decorations and a cake the day before, ensuring it would be a surprise. They were always pleasant and accommodating. On the day of the event, we booked an early reservation in hopes of securing the caboose, and to our delight, it was beautifully decorated and perfectly set for our group. It looked amazing! Our server, Raquel, was an absolute delight. With a warm smile and a helpful demeanor, she handled everything with grace, even with three excited children in our party. She was patient, informative, and attentive from start to finish, making sure everything went smoothly. The food was outstanding! With a group of 9, each with different tastes, it’s rare to satisfy everyone, but all of us were thrilled with our meals. When it was time for the cake, the entire serving staff joined in to sing Happy Birthday, which made our birthday girl’s day even more special. A huge thank you to Raquel and the entire team for making our event such a memorable success. We’ll definitely be back!

September 1, 2024

Stepping into this restaurant is like entering a living museum. The decor is absolutely stunning, with walls adorned with an impressive collection of paintings and museum-like artifacts that create a warm, charming atmosphere. The ambiance alone makes it a delightful place to spend an evening. However, the food leaves much to be desired. While the pesto dish was good, easily the best item on the menu, the rest of the offerings were incredibly disappointing. We tried ten different dishes, and unfortunately, none of them rose above a 1 out of 10. The flavors were flat, and the overall quality was far below what you would expect given the beautiful surroundings. If you're looking for a place with a captivating ambiance, this spot might be worth a visit. But if food is your priority, you might want to look elsewhere.

★★★★★
August 25, 2024

Don’t usually like to come to Downtown for dinner due to the stress to find parking, but was curious about the all inclusive options that Old Spaghetti Factory offers so decided to give it a try… Very impressed with the food and beverage quality, everything was very fresh, detailed attention to presentation, and generous portions for the price. Wine and cocktails were a hit, frugal prices for the quality and the size of what you will be getting, we ordered a white peach sangria, and it came with big chunks of pineapple, orange and lime, very eye catching. Also have good amount of selection for kids menu, will strongly recommend for families with children as menu comes with complementary ice cream. Our waiter Josue was attentive, smiley and helpful to make great recommendations, even though we were there for dinner on a busy Saturday night, he made sure that we had everything we needed. Vintage ambience for a little of a different style, there is even an old Trolley bus with tables inside, quite entertaining for kiddos. Definitely worth the visit and looking forward to come back soon to try other menu items

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

We usually don't like coming to downtown for meals because traffic and parking are inconvenient. However, recently, Gastown has been converted into a pedestrian zone. Cars can be parked in the outer parking lots, and as long as you register online when you get to the restaurant, you don't have to pay for parking and can park for three hours. It's only a few minutes walk from the parking lot to this restaurant. This week, I have already brought friends here twice. I can't remember how many years ago I last visited this restaurant, but the interior has basically remained unchanged, still very beautiful with a warm atmosphere. Today I brought my dog, so we sat on the patio, which is surrounded by flowers and plants, making it very romantic. We arrived a little after 4 PM and got a seat immediately, but customers kept coming in and it soon filled up. For happy hour specials, we ordered steamed mussels, tender chicken, fried sweet potatoes, fried calamari and I also ordered seafood spaghetti, which came with salad ,tea and ice cream. I think the sweet yam fries are the best in town. I love the flavor and seasoning. The steamed mussels are a must-have; they are so fresh. The calamari was delicious, crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, with perfect batter. I paid an extra $1.50 to substitute the spaghetti with multi-grain, and the tomato sauce was so flavorful with perfectly cooked noodles. Although the restaurant was full of customers, the waitstaff provided attentive service, and the food was served without much delay. My friend and I are very happy to have come here, and we plan to come back because of the great food,prices and service.

★★★★
June 11, 2024

A wonderful restaurant to visit at Gas Town - warm & decorative design environment. The "It's All Included" meals were great - you can enjoy the soup or salad, bread, main dish, dessert, & also coffee or tea in an inexpensive price. Service was attentive although I observed that there might not be enough servers for such a large restaurant at that time (I was there at 11:30 a.m., no one was at the reception area & had to wait for a while to be seated - a table for 4). However, when we were seated, we were greeted promptly. I especially would like to compliment the server Victoria, she had a very pleasant personality. She was very busy at that time but still wore a friendly smile. Kudos to her!!! Definitely will visit this restaurant again.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2024

Disastrous, dry and hard bread, I asked for a fruit drink which didnt have strawberries, the waiter said it would have it and came back with a denial of fruit, so I asked for tangerine, the waiter said again that it would have it and came back with another denial, so I had to choose what the house had to offer, not what I would like.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2024

Delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2024

Have to give a major shout out to Chanho , our server tonight! This guy was amazing, attentive, friendly, fast and accommodating to our special dietary requirements. He was an absolute pleasure to have serving us and couldn t ask for anything better. Highly recommend him an this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

By entering this restaurant, you suddenly jumped into an old and historical atmosphere. Amazing decoration, specially an old wagon Professional and respectful servers. The pasta and tortellini was perfect The portion and price is really reasonable. Great choice for gathering with friends and family

Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Raw scallops. I had food poisoning all week so bad I wanted to die. I have been coming here my whole life but now I cant go back. Very very disappointed

★★★
December 22, 2024

The atmosphere is nice, but Im not sure about the spaghetti.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Craving spaghetti and invited my sis out for dinner. She had steak and I had spaghetti. We tried each others dishes. The steak was pretty good. They had this new dessert doughnuts with hazelnut chocolate filling (unfortunately it had a bad aftertaste). We had some ice cream and then paid the bill and left a generous tip.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Food, beverages, and services are all excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Nice food, nice service, lots of gluten free menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

This location has a old street car that is haunted And the womens washroom here has been reported to be haunted to name a few spots here at this location . Lots of places to sit around from outdoors to indoors from hard chairs to comfy booths . Lots of neat decorations here . Its in a central location in Gastown. Pay parking around and waterfront station nearby and public transportation in area . Its a very friendly family restaurant and it welcomes everyone from families, work groups ,couples, singles, business class types, everyone etc ....it can get crowded at rush hours times so reservations are recommended ....I love when my work places have are meals here .... the atmosphere is my favorite with the old fashioned decor in a historic building ...food portions / service/ food quality is good....am a spaghetti factory fan

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

The place has a beautiful atmosphere, the price quality ratio is commensurate. The attention is kind. It is one of the restaurants that I frequent, I am allergic to garlic, so there I make a suggestion. But they usually solve it well, I come back, enjoy it and recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

I tell you that the place is very beautiful to spend a good time with family or friends, excellent service, attentive and very friendly staff. While visiting Vancouver we decided to eat there since it caught our attention (we didnt take the time to validate opinions ) We were a group of 10 people and although we spoke very nice English they assigned us a waiter who spoke Spanish. The quality and quantity of the food is quite good, absolutely everything was delicious, I recommend the onion soup, fair price. I would definitely return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Its a really good place to go and have a great time, The food is always good, the service was okay, but We had a great date there

★★★★
December 16, 2024

We had a great experience at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Gastown yesterday around 2 PM with my friends. Louis, our server, was amazing! He was very friendly, always smiling, and gave us great advice on what to order. It was our first time there, and his recommendations made it even better. Thank you, Louis, for your excellent service!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Cen was the waiter for me and my friends and he made our night! So friendly and he has such a good energy! Also there was another waiter young with dragon ball z nails and blonde hair who kept bringing us bread and things but I didn t catch their name. They made it such a nice experience along with the food being really good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Nice place to eat, thematic restaurant, cozy interior. Food is good for the price. All included means soup or salad + main + desert. Price very honest. Good costumer service

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The portions are huge and the pork ribs are super delicious The atmosphere is full of atmosphere and the service staff are handsome and friendly!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

My family loved everything this place has to offer.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Good prices, food and service. 18% gratuity for larger groups was expected. Food

★★★★
December 16, 2024

The food was delicious and high-quality, the staff were super friendly, and the portions were so big I was about to burst!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Never fails, great food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

It is many years since we have been here, but it was great! A fun, casual atmosphere well suited to adults or children. Definitely go again! Food

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

We recently had a staff event here comprising around 30 people. From beginning to end our servers shined and the food was excellent. Recommended whether youre a party of two or 30+. My review is not part of any promotion and I was not compensated for it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

I ordered calamari, bam bam shrimp and linguine pasta SOOO GEWD. I don t take the picture cz i was too hungry lol. Server super nice, all the staff are nice. I ll definitely come back again!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

A warm place, not expensive, excellent food! A place to see in Vancouver!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Food was excellent as always, but the service was so overwhelming as they were trying to turn the table over as we were still eating our mains and ordering more drinks. It was the weekend of the Eras Tour but still...we shouldnt be getting rushed out of there after only sitting down for around 30 minutes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Can t go wrong with the gooood old spaghetti factory, perfect service delicious food Parking: Parking is rough and possibly a chance you will come back to a broken window

★★★★
December 2, 2024

Its one of the best things for spaghetti and steel.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Great service, affordable all inclusive meals, got full halfway through the entree, ordered pesto linguine, felt a little bit dry but overall food was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

The Old Spaghetti Factory: A Family-Friendly Spot with Delicious Surprises Ambiance and Atmosphere: The Old Spaghetti Factory combines a playful, nostalgic vibe with a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. With its eclectic decor think vintage furniture, stained glass, and even a streetcar inside the dining room it s a fun and inviting space that appeals to guests of all ages. It s lively without being overwhelming, making it perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners with friends. Service Quality: The service is warm and accommodating, with staff that are friendly and attentive. They re particularly good at making families feel welcome, and the overall pace of service strikes the right balance between efficient and relaxed. Food and Beverage: While the Old Spaghetti Factory is known for its approachable, crowd-pleasing menu, the food is surprisingly delicious and exceeds expectations for a casual dining chain. The lasagna is a standout rich, hearty, and packed with flavor earning it a definite recommendation. Another highlight is the pistachio-chocolate ice cream, a delightful dessert that perfectly caps off the meal. Beyond these, the menu offers a solid variety of pasta dishes and other comfort foods, ensuring there s something for everyone. Overall Experience and Value: This is a fantastic option for families or groups looking for a fun, laid-back dining experience. With generous portions, affordable prices, and consistently tasty food, the Old Spaghetti Factory offers excellent value. It s a reliable spot for casual dining that still feels special. Recommendation: The Old Spaghetti Factory is a great pick for a family outing or a relaxed meal with friends. Be sure to try the lasagna and save room for the pistachio-chocolate ice cream you won t regret it! It s a place that delivers both fun and flavor in equal measure.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Its a shop that takes you back to the 19th century, with its retro, antique furniture and decorations set in a red brick townscape. The stained glass creates a calm atmosphere. Theres also a retro train. is located inside the store, and you can also eat inside. Founded 55 years ago, Of 15 stores, this is the first store. Spaghetti with Meatballs is the main dish. Large sourdough, bread (warm). Whipped garlic butter . minestrone soup . Main dish. It was very delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 25, 2024

Loved the ravioli! Got refill for the drink(I spilled it) Steamed muscles were so good! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Where should I start writing ... It was the BEST experience. I had a reservation so I reccoment you get that. Their prices is so make sence. They had a basic menu which include 1 bread with garlic butter, 1 soup(we paid extra for onion soup), 1 main dish , 1 ice cream and coffee/tea. All of them was unbeliable. I can still taste that garlic butter with hot bread. Onion soup was so good, lasagna was so enough for one person and it was tasty with tomato and cheese. The other pasta is so good too but I forget the name. I recomend get the other ice cream. This wasnt taste perfect and get a coffee instead of tea. Our server was so helpful for the night. He reccomend good things.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I had a wonderful dining experience at The old spaghetti factory Gas town. The food was excellent, and the service was top-notch! What really stood out to me was the staff s honesty and dedication. I accidentally left my phone at the restaurant, and when I called about an hour later, they had already secured it for me. Even though it was almost closing time, they kindly waited for me to come back and retrieve it. I m truly grateful for their help and highly recommend this restaurant not only for the great food but also for the outstanding customer service!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I love their sweet potato fries and the calamari as well. We also ordered Spaghetti with Meatballs and Mushroom Alfredo Spaghetti. The interior is pretty.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Bread and soup always healing Nothing better than stuffing your self with decent pasta and having leftovers. Also the cream soda is so good, get it to go on a summer day sometime.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

garlic butter goated i would come just for the soups alone french onion soup is the reason i wake up in the morning Food : 5/5

★★★★
November 23, 2024

The atmosphere is nice and the staff are friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great meal. Friendly staff and very attentive. Was busy, so as we didnt book there was a short wait for a table. However it was well worth the weight. The all inclusive concept was great. Main meal plus choice of salad or soup, ice cream and tea or coffee. Couldnt fault the visit at all.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The service was amazing, the guy was seriously patient with us and he helped us a lot to find some veggies options so grateful for that The food was tasty and you can notice cause the place is always full, and the prices are good Vegetarian options: A lot of options can become vegetarians if you ask Dietary restrictions: They got a different menu for gluten free Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to get in with the wheel chair

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Very busy, loud,very slow service. Our waitress brought coffee without requested cream and sugar...,after waiting 4 min, i found her and asked again..half done the black coffee, she brought it. Food was delicious Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Such great service and we were able to avoid the rain by being seated immediately!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Everything was perfect and exactly how it should be!!!!!!!!! I highly recce this location!!!!!! Parking: No parking but there is a parkade not too far away.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Delicious

★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

If you are hungry, not the best place, we ordered a few drinks which were ok and appetizers and were planning to have the main course as well, but to our surprise, nothing tasted good. Food wasn t fresh and smelled. I did like the environment and the design. Would I go back, absolutely not.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Best Deal for great pasta!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Ive been here several times. Has never disappointed me

★★★
November 23, 2024

Interior is so nice with an old train installation, people are free to take photos and dine inside , feel like going back to the 80s! But clam linguine is too blend , can t even hold on to the last bite clams is canned ones not fresh ones garlic butter bread and soup are as good as always though , the set is so good in value to end with a tasty vanilla ice cream

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I liked the service, super friendly but I didnt like the food.

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

My portion of food was small. Not certain because I did delivery is the reason for the small portion

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Always such a great experience eating here the original factory!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Our server Edward was outstanding, he was so good with our kid. Fast and efficient. The best service we have ever had ANYWHERE!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

We were able to make a last minute reservation here - like an hour before we wanted to eat. We got there and while it was crowded, we were seated right away. We both got pasta dishes and both were delicious. All of the food was so good. My dish in particular, the pasta with meat sauce, was even better the next day. Prices were reasonable. Service was kind of hit and miss. While we were seated right away, and the food came out quite fast, it took a long time for us to get our check. Like we kept trying to flag down our server and it still took longer than we wanted. We would definitely go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Food and service were both great.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Had a wonderful dinner here for my daughters 9th birthday they were so accommodating and amazing. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Good is delicious and the atmosphere too. However, the service is not the best. Waiters are pushing all the time. The last two times the waiters interrupted us several times by picking up the dishes but we still had food left. The last one served the iced cream in plastic cups.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Extremely good price/performance ratio = good food at a reasonable price. Not a culinary revelation, but a super lunch Vegetarian options: Are offered

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Very cozy place, food is good and inexpensive. Nice staff

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Enjoyed the food and appreciate the history of the place. Sad that theyve spoken out against the pedestrianization of Water St, seems illogical that they believe this is bad for business- personally Ive never seen Gastown so vibrant as it is now with the area closed to cars, feels European and looks like far more people are spending time there. If there are concerns about losing the suburbanites perhaps they can offer incentives like discounts if you show your compass card, or bike helmet...? Would prefer OSF to seek solutions rather than ruin it for the rest of us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Been coming for 40 and its always great. Had lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The food is delicious, the service is friendly and enthusiastic, and the atmosphere is fun and elegant

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Service was amazing Food excellent Ambiance was calm Price was right Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I had the best time at this location! We had requested to have a photo of Nicholas cage at our table and they delivered! 11/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Asked to dine with Nicolas Cage in our reservation and the staff went above and beyond to ensure it happened.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I really liked the restaurant; its elegant and very beautiful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

This has been my favorite spot since high school. The food and service are excellent, and the atmosphere is just right. Even after five years, it s still my top choice! Plus, the prices are reasonable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Thanks to Sylvia. We had a great time to dine here, my guests were so happy to this restaurant. Vegetarian options: Yes

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Sister and I had a fantastic meal here today. Food great and Tommy our waitor (from England, like us) was very friendly, attentive and could not do enough to make our meal there lovely. Sat in the tram which was awesome. Defo recommend and the price was excellent for what you get. All included as described on menu with no hidden extras. 10/10, thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The food was excellent; the Calamari was especially good. Jose is a credit to the business. Very friendly and professional. I saw he took time out to stop and chat with other tables that had obviously become familiar with him. Rare to see hospitality staff take their time with customers. Kudos to him.

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Cheapish and cheerful . Nothing special about the pasta but price was reasonable.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Overall, we had a nice experience dining at the restaurant, but I d like to mention a few points. There were two of us, but at first, we only received one glass of water. Later, a guy (maybe busser) noticed that we were two and brought a second glass. Our server, Ryan, took our order and brought the soft drinks. Later, I noticed that every table around us received the complimentary bread and butter, even tables that were seated after us. Eventually, Ryan realized we didn t get the complimentary bread and brought it, but it was a bit late because we just received the soup and then the pasta. However, about 5-8 minutes later, the chicken wings were served. I feel it s important to serve the food in the correct order: 1. Complimentary bread, 2. Appetizers (chicken wings and soup), 3. Main dish (pasta). In the end, we took the chicken wings to go. Also, please check the soft drink machine regularly for maintenance. My drink had a terrible taste, and I ended up cancelling the beverage instead of ordering another one. Despite these issues, the service, atmosphere, and food (pasta and soup) were very good. Ryan, our server, was kind and attentive. We will definitely come back.

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

There was a bit of trouble when we were ordering - our server did not seem to understand our orders, which led to more back-and-forth than necessary (e.g., my friend was ordering a red sangria, and he asked New York?). And he did not back to refill our waters, even once. We were disappointed with the service, as it seems to declining. The portion also appears to have shrunken, but I may have also just remembered wrong. This was our go-to spot for us whenever we met up (given where our group of friends work/live), but we likely will not be coming back.

★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

There was a place very similar to this in the Houston, Tx area called Old Spaghetti Warehouse, so we were very hopeful that this would be a similar experience. It had virtually the same decor, same atmosphere, but that is where the similarly ended. The food was OK at best, the fettuccine alfredo had no flavor and there was very little alfredo sauce. The service was horrific, The waitress said it is a slow night, so we thought service would be good. We were seated fairly quickly, then just sat there for about 10 minutes before our waitress arrived, and that was an indicator of what was to come. We would finish one course of the meal and have to just sit and wait for her come back. The only good things were the atmosphere and the sourdough bread.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Visited the old spaghetti factory in both Vancouver and Banff on our recent trip over the rockies. We both had excellent food at extremely good prices with very good service.With a main course you automatically get a free soup or salad and ice cream desert. Beverages selection was excellent all at very reasonable prices, good draft beer.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Good food and good atmosphere. The all-inclusive menu with soup, main course and dessert is highly recommended in terms of price-performance. The portions are large. The service was friendly, but since we were sitting in a corner of the restaurant, it took a long time before we got the service staffs attention. Due to the size of the restaurant it is also rather loud.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Its a wonderful experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great food and friendly servers just loved the ambience

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

i m still craving the spicy sausage penne

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Very good lunch Seafood Linguine , Lasagna and a Tiramisu . The food was very good. The staff very friendly. Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great food good service, very busy place

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The design of the restaurant is special and beautiful. The clam chowder soup the best I ve tried in Vancouver. The steak is a little bit overcooked but overall I would rate this restaurant a 5 star. I would definitely come again next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Excellent service, tasty food, large portions. Bread and garlic butter tasty as always. I d recommend the goat cheese cranberry almond salad with chicken. Also enjoyed the pistachio-chocolate-vanila ice cream and lemonade.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

It was quite a good experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Excellent food, with starter, main course, coffee or tea and ice cream all included for an excellent price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Very great restaurant.

★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The restaurant has an incredible decoration, which invites you to enter and creates expectations that unfortunately will not be met. On the menu you find many all-inclusive dishes that are very good for the price and quantity. However, we ordered three different dishes and none were outstanding. In addition, we tried the three companions they offer to complete your menu: sourdough bread, soup and salad and these were disappointing. The staff was friendly and attentive. It was not a bad experience but it is not a restaurant to repeat.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Stopped there for a quick lunch with my sister. We had great Seafood Linguine and great Fettuccine Alfredo. Definitely a stop worth. Kudos to our fabulous waitress Sofia.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Its spaghetti Its good Its nice Friendly staff Fast Price and Quality perfect

★★
October 23, 2024

no service, slow, bad tease of food, seem not enough staff

October 23, 2024

The atmosphere is nice. I can see some history in the restaurant. Howerever, I am disappointed with the food and service. The chicken wings was way too sour. The Onion soup looks good but salty. There was no service at all. I can not find a single servicer. No one fill-up the glass even we asked for it. I am just disappointed. Not recommended.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We had a good time at this location. Our server was nice and attentive The food came out a little slow as expected because it was busy. Their all included menu is so helpful when you are a little tight on budget but still want to enjoy. They don t offer dessert if its your special day but they do have ice cream included in the set and will sing if you want to

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

We recently visited the restaurant t The taste was the same as usual Host was friendly I really recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious food

★★
October 23, 2024

Very good service, but rather bland dishes uninspiring - & no atmosphere, not a worthwhile experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Delicious pasta

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Delicious food with very satisfied portions.. Good service and very good experience.. Prices are really reasonable with good value for money Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Charming restaurant with wonderful service. The last time we went was in the 80s, and we were pleasantly surprised to find the old character persisting to this day. The place is deceptively huge with space for large groups. The food, while not remarkable, is without question tasty and incredible value for money. We highly recommend the OSF, especially for family gatherings or office parties.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

This place has given me different impressions, but the last time was good after all. I hope the quality and service will be maintained until the next time.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great ambiance, good food, decent service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Always very good place for tasty food. Nice environment and good service

★★★★
October 23, 2024

Not a best spot to eat out, but the food was okay and design is interesting

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I loved my experience there, it was the perfect place to go with kids. The service was excellent, the food was good and I loved the atmosphere. Kid-friendliness: This restaurant is 100% kids friendly. Perfect spot while in Vancouver traveling with kids.

★★★
October 23, 2024

Not what it used to be. Disappointing!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Love the atmosphere and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Went to happy hour and enjoyed shrimp and steamed mussels as appetizer and seafood linguine was so good. And clamchowder soup(costs extra $2.5 but worth it) with bread was excellent combination. My children loved ice-cream smoothie as well. All in all, everything was excellent with classic lamps and interior.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Probably the best location for enjoying the osf

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Immer wieder ein Erlebnis. Wir waren diesmal zum Mittagessen hier. Der Wunsch im Trolley zu sitzen wurde uns erfüllt. Der Service war wie immer super. Auch das Essen war wieder sehr gut. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis passt unserer Meinung nach hier einfach noch. Wenn wir wieder in Vancouver sind, kommen wir mit Sicherheit wieder. Danke schön!!!

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I used to really enjoy the tomato soups and pasta in my childhood, but lately, the pastas been always overcooked (spaghetti with spicy meat sauce) and the sauces too watery (seafood linguine marinara and alfredo) during multiple visits. The pesto linguine and spumoni ice cream, though, are still the #1 highlight and always worth it, so Id firmly recommend those two.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

There is a lot. Try to remain kind. Its a good place to eat out. However, there is a slightly hectic atmosphere and an unknown waiting policy. Its a reasonable price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Best Italian food I ate in Canada. Super fair price.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Place is great but they have a fish tank so dirty and the fishes are swimming in it, that should happen.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

fantastic

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great atmosphere and friendly service and good food. Great place to bring friends and family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

A family favorite. Most meals are about 20$ per person and includes salad or soup, tea or coffee and ice cream for dessert.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Good prices delicious food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I m not saying Edward at the Old Spaghetti Factory is a wizard, but I ve been to Hogwarts and his service is pretty spellbinding. Let me break it down for you: 1. Charm Level: Legendary - Edward s charisma is so potent, you ll start questioning if he s a long-lost sibling of your favourite celebrity. I m pretty sure he knows the secret to eternal youth, too, because he s been working there since the dinosaurs were roaming. 2. Speed of Service: Faster Than a Caffeinated Cheetah - You ll blink and your food is on the table. I swear he s mastered teleportation. Either that or he has a magical portal behind the counter. Either way, you re not waiting for anything here, not even a single second. 3. Attention to Detail: Hawk-eyed and Highly Intuitive - Edward doesn t just listen to your order; he reads your mind. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs, and he must have seen into my soul because my plate came with an extra meatball that I didn t even know I needed. 4. Positive Vibes: Absolutely Unstoppable - Nothing bad ever happens when Edward is working at the Old Spaghetti Factory. It s like the universe aligns to ensure your dining experience is nothing short of perfection. I even saw a rainbow in the restaurant once just saying. In short, dining with Edward at the helm is like being on a reality TV show where everything goes right. If you re not eating at the Old Spaghetti Factory with Edward, you re doing it wrong. 10/10, would recommend to my friends, family, and anyone who asks about the secret to a flawless dining experience.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing experience! Davis was the best waiter, will def come again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

A restaurant not to be missed. Quality and impeccable service. Very good value for money. I recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Delicious food at an honest price!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Just Wow, went with my best friend . The food is lovely the service is perfect and the atmosphere is just Wow. I advice you guys to book a reservation before going as it gets crowded pretty quickly.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We had a party of 12 go before the Pink concert. Made reservations a week before with the manager Summer, and she was awesome. We got stuck in traffic and were late and they were supper accommodating and understanding. Dinner was great, service was great, but Summer went above and beyond to ensure our party was happy and taken care of. If only I had an extra Taylor Swift ticket to bring her with us! We will be back! Thank you Summer, you rock!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Good value pasta and all-in price is worth going for. Getting more like a chain restaurant at busy times.

★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The meat was tough and had a bad taste. The pasta was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Homemade pasta, a bright spot in Vancouver in terms of price

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Love the place and interior but the foods are not the best.

★★★★
September 23, 2024

Very good food, good price, very nice place and attentive staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

A good recommendation for dinner on a night out in Vancouver. Good food, not too expensive, but still far above your generic fast food chain. You can get a full menu for a decent price, have a glass of wine with it, enjoy the decor, have some fun, take your time and then go on to explore Vancouvers night life, since its located in a nice spot as well for that. Reservation recommended but not mandatory.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

You have to go! The restaurant is very nice, large and they take care of all the details. The prices are affordable and the portions are large. I would definitely return

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Nice food, lovely staff, they let us enter and hand the train or monorail that was there ( I really dont know whats it called ) I loved the spaghetti, the ice cream for dessert was delicious and lovely decorations definitely another togo list Fyi: you cant leave withought trying the lasagna and you have to eat it completely.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Food was good and the service was too! I love the tram in the Gastown Old Spaghetti Factory. So much fun!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

As they often say, its beautiful and cheap..

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Absolutly a place to go in Vancouver! Perfect service and best value for money you can have downtown. All mains include salad or soup and ice-cream or cafe afterwards. Given that prices are absolutely outstanding, especially compared to the restaurants around. Quality of food is also excellent, so I went here twice during my stay and will come back once I come to Vancouver again

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Very good restaurant at a very affordable price compared to what is around. Excellent cocktails, the pastas are good but quite basic. The staff on the other hand is super friendly and the atmosphere is very cool!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Very good food. I like the all inclusive deal

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great place and great food and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

It is a nice place to have dinner. It is always crowded so you need to book or go with time.