Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar in Vernon

3206 34 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 7E2, Canada

★★★★★
(988 reviews)
Categories: Mediterranean restaurant Fine dining restaurant Steak house

About

Located in the heart of Downtown Vernon, Intermezzo is an elegant fine-dining experience. Specializing in Canadian Prime Steaks (top 2% grade), delicious Seafood dishes and Mediterranean cuisine. Intermezzo is famous for our signature dish the Moroccan Lamb. In addition to the Italian Continental fare that has been our trademark, Intermezzo is now proud to offer a new expanded menu which includes Mediterranean and European fare. Also don't forget to try some of our homemade classic desserts such as Creme Brule, Mini Cheesecake or the velvety Chocolate Truffle. We have Gluten Free and Vegan Menu's available.

Website
intermezzowinecellar.com
Address
3206 34 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 7E2, Canada
Plus Code
7P8G+M3 Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
1–9 PM
Tuesday
3–7:30 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
1–9 PM
Saturday
1–9 PM
Sunday
1–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
988 reviews

Most Mentioned

anniversary (37) creme brulee (36) halibut (28) happy hour (17) romantic (12) fine dining (10) ahi tuna (5) guitar (5) butter chicken (5) intimate (5)
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★★★★★
November 17, 2024

I would like to start off with the phone call. Person on the line was amazing squeezed us in even though they were booked. We are only in town for the weekend. The atmosphere sets the tone for your entire experience! So beautiful and intimate. Makes you feel as if you are alone there. The service is phenomenal! Our server was perfect. Now for the food. Thee best part. Started off with bread and butter. Warm delicious yet so simple. Followed by the tomato salad and Caesar salad. Every bite was pure bliss ! Soon as those delightful salads were devoured to the point of almost licking the plate, followed the mouth watering Filet Mignon and the delectable Garden Pesto Pasta. And to finish it off Callebaut Chocolate Truffle. There are no words to describe how spectacular the food was. Every bite was perfect, absolute perfection. On the way out a server opened the door for us. We have never had this kind of experience dining out before. No place can compare ! I would give this place a 10/5 for Food, 10/5 for service and 10/5 Atmosphere.

★★★★★
November 12, 2024

We took our nephew and his wife out for their 7 anniversary It was a beautiful evening.. the food was so delicious, service excellent and great live guitar performance too!

★★★★
November 10, 2024

Shane and I shared a beautiful anniversary dinner at the restaurant. It was very romantic and intimate. I was impressed that they offered a 0 proof sparkling wine on the menu. It was very enjoyable. The service was excellent and I must say I had the most delicious crème brûlée with chocolate mouse ever! I am so grateful our server suggested it. We will be back!

★★★★★
October 30, 2024

Massage therapist at our resort recommended Intermezzo for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. The ambiance was perfect & even though it was a last minute reservation, they still made sure to recognize our anniversary. The food was absolutely incredible. Arguably the best pasta dishes that we’ve had. We had the Seafood Medley w/ Linguine and the Bolognese w/ Gnocchi. Paired with a bottle of Hester Creek Pinot Gris and followed by the White & Black Crème Brûlée. No trip to the Vernon area is complete without checking out Intermezzo!

★★★★★
August 27, 2024

What an amazing restaurant! I don't often say this but when we dined here it was by far one of the best meals and experiences I have had. First of all as a vegan I was happy to see an abundance of options for me and a complete open and understanding staff for adjustments to accommodate. Next the overall service was fantastic, our server was an amazingly friendly and warm and welcoming gentleman. The food was absolutely delicious. Everyone at our table thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We even took part in dessert and I was very happy to see vegan options there as well. I honestly can't find anything wrong to say other than maybe it would be nice to see some sound deadening material added to help with some of the additional noise but that is very minor. Very happy overall and can't wait to go back again.

★★★
August 22, 2024

Mixed feelings here purely from the food quality. Firstly, the service was very good. Excellent pace combined with a friendly and positive attitude. The food was…good. Certainly not great. The drinks were oddly watery. Like, if you’d left your martini in an ice shaker for 5 minutes too long. The rib eye was fatty and only passable with the Gorgonzola butter. The filet however, was spot on. Perfectly cooked. One of the better filets we’ve had. I’ll try this restaurant again earlier in the evening. Perhaps the later reservation had some impact on quality. Seems like a 4/5 restaurant to me. But we’ll try one more time.

★★★★★
July 31, 2024

If you want fast food this is not the place. If you want quality then you’re at the right place. Food was outstanding. We got the halibut and the Moroccan Lamb. Both outstanding cream brûlée was one of the best.

★★★★★
July 28, 2024

We had a cozy early dinner here on the last day of our vacation. The venue is recently renovated, and full of art on the walls, wine bottle privacy screens and smaller semi private seating areas. Our server Paige was very cheerful, attentive and helpful. We very much enjoyed all of the dishes! We had Escargot Casino, Med bread, Moroccan Lamb and the Duck. My lamb was wonderfully seasoned and juicy. For dessert we had the sample size of creme brûlée and chocolate mousse, which was decadent and just the right size for a finale to a wonderful meal! If I had to find one thing to improve about our experience, it would be that I had several flies that were buzzing around me for the majority of the meal. In a very minor way it took away from the fine dining experience, but it didn’t ruin the meal. A lovely place and we wouldn’t hesitate to come back. Thank you Paige and everyone at Intermezzo!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

One of the best restaurants in town.. They do everything great! The food is amazing, the service is top tier and the current Christmas/holiday season atmosphere is very well done.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

My perfectly prepared Ahi Tuna steak made the Top ten best meals of my LIFE

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Beautiful place, intimate setting and top notch staff. You instantly feel welcomed. We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Classic night out restaurant with elegance and smiles, this place is a date night must. Great service, great food and prices that dont break the bank.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I love this place, the whole experience is worth every moment and every dollar.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Food was awesome! service and atmosphere were more awesome!! reminds me of years ago when customer service was very important!!!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Fantastic ! Best food in the Okanagan by far. Great service

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The food was so delicious and the ambiance is very cozy and relaxing while eating. Our waiter Mardachai of Intermezzo at the Castle is so awesome, he is very polite, friendly and efficient. He is very knowledgeable with the menu and the drinks. We will surely come back again and we will also recommend this restaurant to our friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I have yet to come in to dine and possibly eat at this wonderful atmosphere establishment restaurant. My understanding is that a family owned, very responsible people are always making their customers very satisfied with their visits there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Fantastic time on the patio for happy hour! Service was perfect, food and drink on point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Maureen and I had a wonderful early birthday dinner for her early bday dinner. We had the best experience with a server new to us, Celine I believe was her name.. Our favourite fine dining and can be casual as well restaurant ever...

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Had an amazing dinner with live music. Great atmosphere, service and food was terrific

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I tried warm olives for the first time and they were delicious. Everything was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. The staff were very friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great servers and staff and awesome Italian food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great food! Great staff!! And loved the atmosphere. Thank you.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Intermezzo as one of the most cozy atmospheres for a restaurant. Their portions are generous and they have great staff who are always willing to help! They have a wide selection of wine to choose from and knowledgeable staff to help pair the wines with the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Really cute patio with beautiful flowers. We went for happy hour and had bruschetta, artichoke dip, and butter curry naan pizza. Everything was so tasty! Lemon drop martinis were fabulous. Our server was attentive and very friendly. Vegetarian options: Bruschetta, Artichoke dip, butter curry naan pizza.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Two small town ladies came for great food. We didn t just receive great food we received wonderful food and above and beyond service from the entire staff. Mom and daughter without a cab ride were taken care of. Small town service with big city quality. This place is amazing. I highly recommend. Food and service are more than a five!!! Will be back! Thank you Intermezzo

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

This restaurant was absolutely stunning and amazing. The food was super delicious and delightful, the setting was calming and happy. The service was FANTASTIC it was quick and fast. Super nice and sweet kind waitresses and waiters.10/10 I recommend to eat here at Intermezzo s.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Incredible service, and excellent food. Will be back for sure.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

My wife and had an excellent dinner here. Our server was polite and fun. He came around quite frequently but wasnt intrusive. We enjoyed our whole meal, crab soup artichoke dip, a mushroom linguine, pesto linguine, the mouse and cream brulee and the cheesecake taster. Vegetarian options: I very much enjoyed the mushroom linguine and there were a handful of other options. You can ask for a vegetarian menu and it makes it easy to see how to make it vegan if you want.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Delicious food, great ambience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Wonderful place to go for dinner. Food is out of this world. Super busy on a Tuesday tells you how good this place is. Vegetarian options: Brother and sister in law are vegetarian. They raved about the dish they ordered.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Intermezzo, where exceptional service, outstanding cuisine, and a warm atmosphere came together perfectly. The sticker on the door made us feel incredibly welcome, too! Parking: You can use coins or an app to pay at the metered parking on the nearby streets.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Reliably delicious food beautifully presented by excellent service staff in a lovely relaxing setting. First class all around!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

This is a nice, atmospheric restaurant in Vernon Downtown with an exquisite menu and an extensive wine list. Ive had dinner here several times, and the service is always excellent with polite staff. In addition to the regular dishes, they offer special menu items. The terrace is a lovely spot to enjoy a meal, making it a perfect place for a relaxed, enjoyable dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Beautiful ambience and a great happy hour!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Amazing, and honestly I am not usually one to choose an Italian restaurant. This is a gem. So family friendly! Service amazing! Food even better!!! We have been a few times and I would always come back with the whole family, no hesitation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We go for our anniversary every year. Always a wonderful dining experience. Their happy hour serves up amazing selection of appies as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

5 star, food was amazing especially the Calamari. Will definitely be going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Gorgeous atmosphere, great music and delicious food. Everything you need for a good evening.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing! Even going as Vegan and Vegan with a gluten intolerance- they have a full gluten free menu, a full vegetarian/vegan menu - and modifications are more than welcome Vegetarian options: Vegan options

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Long time favourite for date night! The owners are genuinely caring and thoughtful, and it shines through at this restaurant. Best wine list in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Wonderful food and service. We have been here a few times and food is so flavourful and beautifully presented. The creme Brule for desert was some of the best ever.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We went back a second time because we wanted to give it another chance. They failed to deliver a medium-rare steak twice, and the veal parmigiana was too thick and tasteless. In the end they did not charge for the steak. Service was friendly and welcoming. If you are going to disregard my warning, try to get a table near the window, it is brighter during the day.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We love this restaurant. The food and service are always amazing. I had the halibut, my son had steak and husband had lamb. All were incredible.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The food has really disappointed the last couple of visits. We ordered gnocchi - it was all very oddly shaped and just tasted like pasty flour. We had the veal and it was very thick cut - which was a bit unappetizing. The happy hour wine is very good.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Went out for my wifes birthday. Good food. Portions are not big, but will fill you up. Staff was very friendly. Did I mention the food was very nice. My only thing was that this restaurant needs an update in there decorating and atmosphere Parking: If you are after 6pm free parking on yhe street.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

This is an awesome restaurant .on the pricey side but more than worth it

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Had a lovely dinner here. Tried the bolognese, which was excellent. The coffee was great, and cheesecake bites to finish. Loved all aspects of our visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Who knew Vernon had such a gem !? If you havent been here , do yourself a favor and check it out. Drinks , appetizers , food and dessert was all so incredible ! Our server Samir was fantastic as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Our first time eating at Intermezzo last night was fabulous. Fun and friendly service. Beautifully presented dinner which was as tasty as it was beautiful. The accouterments were as good as the entrees. A definite winner!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

What a loverly meal. Food was great, service was attentive but not over the top, and the restauraunt was cozy and gorgeous. Try the duck. And tirimisu. And the Hester Creek rosé! And...and and...lol.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Food was excellent! Service was superb! Shout out to Samer. He took take care of us that made our dining experience great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great ambiance and the wood was amazing. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Excellent experience. Great service, nice atmosphere and delicious food. Love it.

April 22, 2024

I took my wife here for Valentines day, with our other couple friends. She ordered the saffron scallop and prawn. She also made sure to let them know she has a dairy allergy. She found the dish incredibly disappointing. It lacked flavour, the sauce was just olive oil and black pepper. It was missing the scallops. We told our waiter and he brought two tiny scallops to the table. Then said theyre on the house, umm I would hope so! They were supposed to be in the dish. They also forgot the saffron, another key ingredient in the dish. The waiter offered to bring my wife some balsamic vinegar and oil for her bread and didnt remember it till he brought out the bill. I definitely dont recommend intermezzo. Its overhyped for the lack of quality.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Was an amazing dining experience. The atmosphere was perfect. My wife had the filet mignon and I had the halibut and both meals were the best we have ever had. The creme brulee was done beautifully. I will be going back and would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant in every way! Food is incredible, great selection of dishes in basically every category. Servers are very friendly and catered to our needs professionally and with enthusiasm. Theres no wonder this is the place to go for a sophisticated meal in a cozy, romantic setting.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Delicious Saffron pasta for Vegan and complimentary bread so good. Chef followed request perfectly last Sunday. This is my favourite restaurant for vegan entrees

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Amazing food, ambience, and service. A huge shout out to our waiter Sammer (apologies if spelled incorrectly). This gentleman was by far the best waiter I have ever had-Professional, soft spoken, knowledgeable, and attuned to what we needed. Thanks Sammer, appreciate you!!! Food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

YES.YES.YES. START THE CARRRRRRR!! If I could give this more stars, I would. New to Vernon & celebrated a 70th birthday here, best.decision.ever. Mom loved it! - we all did! The entire staff was kind and genuine, and the energy & care was beyond. Felt like hanging out with family - a really awesome environment! Our server was so incredible, espec. with our nearly 2 year old (he was smitten for her too ;) ) she always took time to never rush away and was very attentive to our table of 5 adults. Wine recommendation & Food recommendation was top tier. Food was delicious, no detail was left undone, flavors were a wonderful trip throughout our course of the evening. First timers & already planning next visit happy hour: 3-5 DAILY??!! - uhm yes!! The prices are very spot on (if not even less than expected!) Beyond 5 star IMO. Tasted: -Halibut - unreal, thick delicate buttery, risotto cooked perfectly, nice and hot, Asparagus al dente *already craving it again -Seafood medley - a huge portion of pasta with nice mix of all the ocean, not overly saucy allowing everything to sing -Moroccan Lamb - exquisite flavor burst (yes, I need to buy the spice they use *they sell it!) Cooked to perfection 2 chops not chewy in the slightest -Bocconcini Pasta - hugely delicious lots of meat with great flavor -Creme Brule Dessert - bday surprise treat & legit the best weve ever tasted! Thick crunchy layer so much flavor & the whipped cream side was to die for. Cant wait to come back! Thanks for having us! Dietary restrictions: Peanut dietary - not even a concern they said they dont have in there due to allergens Parking: Street parking around the building very convenient - was busy but not hard to find a spot - was free on weekend Kid-friendliness: Extremely kind to our little guy, crayons & paper, stickers, kept entertained, server provided couple options we did cheese pizza (toddler) she was the sweetest human!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food was absolutely delicious wish I would have taken pictures but I will go again Wonderful service Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Excellent food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Fantastic meals and service. The black and white creme brûlée is the highlight of my meal. Can I just be like Garfield and eat my dessert first?

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Excellent food, service, atmosphere. One of the best restaurants Ive ever experienced. Thank you so much

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

This gem has been around for decades & yet this was my first time. My parents used to do date nights here in the 80s. Intermezzo has always had a great reputation but I always thought it was too fancy & expensive for just a casual dinner. We took my parents there for my Dad s birthday this week. Reservations were available short notice & we had the best reception & service. Ambience is so nice the live music was superb. The food (chef s kiss). Worth every penny!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Was a great experience. Got the little cellar room to ourselves which was nice. Service was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

A great high end restaurant in Vernon. The ambiance was enhanced by the live guitarist and the staff were wonderful. The Moroccan Rack of Lamb was excellent and Id highly recommend it. The cheese cake was the better of the two desserts although the main outshined them all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Love this place! Service was spot on! Food was prepared perfectly and absolutely delish. The live music, Fernando, is an incredible musician. All in all a wonderful experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

While I originally gave 5 stars 5 yrs ago, we have been back repeatedly since and always have a 5+ star experience. This is by far the best restaurant in Vernon and scores big-time for atmosphere, food quality and impeccable service. Oh and their wine list... Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Amazing, quaint place in the heart of Vernon. Amazing food, and service. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing place. Staff is wonderful, food is amazing, and the atmosphere brings it all together Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Best restaurant in town in my humble opinion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Wonderful restaurant and cuisine.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

This is my second visit and I am as impressed as I was the first time, great atmosphere and an amazing waiter

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

My boyfriend and I dined here last night for an anniversary dinner. It was a wonderful experience. We both ordered the steak and shrimp Appy which was absolutely delicious. Followed by our entrees. My boyfriend had the linguine bolognese and I had the chicken Parmigiana. Our server was fantastic and referred a wonderful scotch to my boyfriend. He was very knowledgeable and provided great service. The entire experience was just all around wonderful and we intend on returning in the near future!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

It had been decades since I dined at Intermezzo, and it is even better than I remember. Everything was as good as it could be.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

An amazing experience, our server was great and courteous, our meal was prepared and server perfectly, a great start to our anniversary evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing food, such rich and delicious flavors. Incredible staff, exceptional service. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy,

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Best place in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

My wife and I celebrated our birthdays there last night (yes born same day, 1 year apart). The whole experience was a pleasure right from the start. Entering Intermezzo, we were asked if there was a special occasion that brought us in. We told them it was our birthday dinner. Upon being escorted to our table, we arrived to find a Happy Birthday sign had been placed on the table. The evening just got better from there. We shared two appies, escargot and bruschetta, a bottle of Ancient Hills Pino Baco, then our entrees. My wife absolutely loved the Ahi Tuna, while I devoured an amazing Moroccan Rack of Lamb, both of which were prepared to perfection. We finished off sharing their signature Black and White Creme Brule. Our server, Jess was an absolute delight, listening to a couple of old fogies stories, and offeriing to take our picture as a momento of the evening. Intermezzo has become our absolute must go to for future birthday dinners. A phenomenal evening.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

For a small downtown local independent restaurant the food and service doesnt disappoint . However, unfortunately we did not have the same experience at the Castle Intermezzo Food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

I could not recommend this beautiful restaurant more! Thank you to Lucas and Jaycee for the incredible service and hospitality. As always, the food and atmosphere was perfect. We will be back again and again! :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Cozy place with great food and amazing service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Wait staff is very attentive. Will definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome atmosphere. Great food and Wine. Parking: Easy to park Kid-friendliness: Awesome choices for kids

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great place great food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We went on Christmas Eve It was delicious. We all enjoyed our meals. Our server was wonderful. The lady who greeted us was fun and offered to take photos of us in front of the Christmas tree. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of our favorites.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It was absolutely incredible from beginning to end. Amazing people and food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Everything was excellent. Would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Thanks for the relaxing moment to enjoy a great dinner out! It was all very tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service, reasonable prices and delicious food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Most amazing dinner my fiance and I have EVER had. The most amazing service! Our waitress was just amazing in every way. We will be going back regularly!!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bland

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our first time and it was amazing 10/10 can t wait to go back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Intermezzo in Vernon this month and absolutely loved our experience!! Our server Mairyn was lovely, attentive and exceptional in every way. The food was delicious!! The caesar salad is the best I have ever had. The veal parmigiana and the pastas were also fantastic! This is a quiet classy restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. If you are looking for great food, service and positive zen energy Intermezzo is for you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service. Ok Food. Great wine recommendation.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

5 stars

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our young server was amazing. He knew his job very well and took the best care of us. Going back for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What a wonderful little gem in Vernon! Had a fantastic meal catching up with friends. Our server, a tall and super friendly gentleman (sorry, didnt catch your name) made sure we were very well taken care of all night, including when we continued to sit and chat after the meal. The food was so delicious, especially the prawns for the appetizer. 10/10 what a great time!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I havent been to Intermezzo since I moved back home here. And wow! the atmosphere was warm and welcoming! Clean, the staff were incredible! But the food was outstanding! My bestie and I dined in last night as we needed a night together and we ordered the house red wine, the soup to start with the bread and that soup was like heaven in your mouth! Then we each had the Oscar chicken and Carribean halibut just amazing! Thankyou for the incredible meal and wonderful service! Felt like being at home it was so nice

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I ve been coming to this restaurant for ages and it remains one of my favourites!! Outstanding every time. Intimate, elegant, relaxing ambience. Always friendly and welcoming service. Amazing food and drinks. I would recommend this place for any occasion!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great atmosphere and ambience. Highly recommend for a word class fine dining experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner! The food and service was incredible.We felt like honoured guests! Chris and Noreen Wolthers Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely incredible from start to finish. Special praise for the hostess with the mostest at the front!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the better upscale eateries in Vernon. Not my first visit there; food is consistently good; service I find a bit in your face but thats more me than the place itself; ambiance is nice, even when the house is full you dont feel too crowded. Dietary restrictions: Decent menu choices for gluten-intolerant, vegetarians and vegans.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Environment is cozy, quiet. The staff are exceptional! And the meal was great. Would highly recommend this place.

★★★
December 22, 2023

We ate at intermezzo last night and honestly pretty bad start as two of our main choices were not available. So moving on, my wife asked if they could change the king crab to scallops on her chicken oscar, no go. I had the carribean halibut, man so bland, I expected popping spice, really disappointing. So overall, really underwhelming for the $160 we paid for two. I think this restaurant benefits from being good in a small town but it would be screwed in vancouver or Toronto.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great atmosphere. very friendly staff. Parking: I had no problem but it was afternoon. Parking on the street. Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Its nice to take some time to enjoy a great steak. Staff are wonderful people.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic service and the best meal I have personally ever had thanks for making my girlfriends birthday special intermezzo

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went for our 25th Anniversary. The steaks were totally AMAZING. We arrived early and were taken to the lounge as our seating area was still in use. The hostess was very friendly and courteous. Our server was friendly and helpful regarding our choices of menu items. We will return. Parking: We were able to find a meter close by.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was excellent, food and portions were great! Would make a reservation on weekends to avoid waiting for a table. Put yourself on the waitlist as well if you can t book because they will call you ASAP if they have a spot that opens up.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing dining experience in the private wine room. The staff made the evening very special for my fiancé and I

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely loved this place. The food was exceptional and the service some of the best I have had. Would highly recommend anyone looking for a great experience in Vernon to book a reservation and enjoy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service and food top notch.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing service last night. The staff is incredibly gracious and will go above and beyond to make the customer happy.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is really good. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food. The service was good. Server was attentive and made sure we were taken care of and that everything was up to everyones expectations. The only thing that was lacking was the actual restaurant itself. We were told by the gatekeeper that it was the hotspot in town and that it is very classy ... thats where they fall a bit short for me. Tablecloths to cover the beat up tables might be a nice touch. And the woman who seems to run the place and assured us of the classy hotspot is just a bit out of touch. There are no Beverly Hills in Vernon. Over all a good place with good food but an underwhelming experience after all the hype.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place. Happy hour prices are good and food was delicious. Had the duck for dinner and was amazing and the risotto was perfect and tasteful

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always so accommodating, friendly and appreciative of their customers. I feel right at home and always leave wanting to go back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is the best restaurant in town by far, The lamb was cooked beautifully and the Cesar salad was fun to eat and creativity 10/10. would recommend to anyone because of the fair prices and their excellent service. Will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Incredible dinning experience! Staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, were accommodating to dietary restrictions, and made my birthday dinner very memorable! We will definitely be regulars here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful place for a night away from the kids. There are plenty of gluten-free options, and the dessert menu was awesome!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic atmosphere and food. Very attentive service. Highly recommend Vegetarian options: There is a separate vegetarian menu with vegan options available Recommended dishes Moroccan Rack of Lamb, Veal Oscar

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My boyfriend and I were disappointed with our dining experience, We waited for over half an hour for our food to be served, while another table that arrived after us had already finished their meal. The staff just walked pass our table without saying anything for the wait, which was frustrating. Despite our patience, the quality of the food was disappointing. Lack of flavor and seasoning, and it was not worth the lengthy wait. Considering that the restaurant has received a 4.8-star rating, we had higher expectations, but unfortunately, they were not met.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came for our 4th Anniversary and the food was incredible. One of, if not the best kitchen in Vernon. Our server Mordachai was honestly the best server weve ever had. Super friendly and enthusiastic. Also gave a great and honest recommendation from the menu. Definitely coming back next year, even if just for the amazing service we received.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Intermezzo in Vernon, BC is a great steakhouse with delicious food, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the sides were equally tasty. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, making the dining experience even better. The restaurant has a comfortable, intimate feel, perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion. The only downside is that it can get a bit noisy when its busy. Overall, Intermezzo is a great choice for anyone looking for a top-notch steakhouse experience in Vernon, and it definitely deserves a 4-star review.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We started our meal with the prawn and scallop appetizer. For 19.95, I expected more than 3 prawns and 2 scallops, which were nothing special. You can put as much lettuce on the plate as you want. It still doesnt justify the price. I ordered the Oscar with chicken and scallops instead of the crab. There was (no word of a lie... 2 scallops). My meal was so doused in pepper that I couldnt taste anything else. I know every chef has their spice of preference, be it garlic, onion, or in this case, pepper. But Id rather taste what I ordered. We were not impressed with this restaurant, to say the least. I also ordered a vodka and Coke, one of them was milky looking. Terrible. I definitely will not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing service. Food was sensational and wonderful experience overall. Jess our waitress was great! Will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food service and entertainment best restaurant in Vernon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan food Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always a great experience. Food is always quick and cooked perfect. The staff team is always exceptional. They are knowledgeable, friendly and make the experience special.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food ok but not exceptional. Server not knowledgeable about dishes. Would expect a bit more for price and reputation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I recently had a delightful experience with Intermezzo restaurant that I just had to share. My journey began with a slight mishap in purchasing a gift card. I made an error and accidentally selected the option for the recipient to receive the gift at the restaurant instead of via email. Worried about the mistake, I contacted the Intermezzo staff, hoping for a solution. To my delight, they responded promptly and with genuine warmth. The staff member went above and beyond, rectifying my error with utmost care and understanding. It was not my first encounter with Intermezzo, as I had visited their restaurant last year. The food at Intermezzo is nothing short of extraordinary. Every bite was a burst of flavours that tantalized my taste buds, from the appetizers to the main courses. The ingredients were fresh, and the presentation was simply delightful. The culinary team at Intermezzo takes great pride in their creations. From start to finish, their exceptional customer service and delectable cuisine have left an indelible mark on me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Exceptional food and amazing service. We were in the private wine cellar, it was incredibly private and quiet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

These guys deserve 5 stars as I ve really had a lot of good meals here. And the price for the quality is on point. I did have a bit of a bad experience on my last order. Where the restaurant forgot an item in the order and then blamed me for the missed item. It s not impossible that I forgot to add the item, but since it was a 50/50 thing just thought it was not best practice to assume I made the mistake. That being said, I ve ordered here a million times and essentially every time it s outstanding food and nice family owners.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had an amazing dinner, everything was super tasty and our server Mortikai was the sweetest, always checking on us with a huge smile!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very quaint and quiet restaurant. Service was impeccable, quickly addressing an issue with my order, and the cocktails were delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A lovely place with delicious food and amazing staff! We received outstanding service from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Our meals were very tasty and the portion sizes were generous. Great atmosphere as well, very cozy and we got to enjoy some live music while we dined.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely cozy and intimate dining experience. Dishes were well prepared and delicious. I tried the Halibut with pear and walnut salad. Highly recommend. Service was friendly and attentive. Don t miss this restaurant if you re visiting Vernon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome meal, great service - Id give 6 stars!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Couldnt think of a better place to celebrate our anniversary dinner! Good drinks, food and service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The whole experience of this place is absolutely amazing, the service is amazing, the ambiance is amazing, the live music amazing. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went for the wifes 50th good food and nice live music as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful restaurant! I enjoyed a nice ribeye steak and my wife enjoyed the ahi tuna for our 5 year anniversary weekend getaway! They had a musician playing guitar that night as well and it added such a great atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent meal, great service. Highly suggest the lamb dish!!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We sat on the terrace, which was nice. I had spaghetti bolognese, my wife had Caesars salad. I was very satisfied, my wife was not at all. Their food consisted of a few 10 to 15 centimeter long lettuce leaves and the usual sauce. Didnt taste good. We also drank a bottle of delicious Gewürztraminer. The service was good at the beginning but in the end we had to wait a long time before we could pay. The service simply stopped coming. Finally we went to the restaurant and paid there. Bad service, a shame.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Im not a wine drinker, so Im probably missing out on what many consider a major feature of this restaurant. Still 5 stars based solely on the food and service. I highly recommend trying the Moroccan lamb, it was exquisitely prepared. Didnt need the mint sauce at all, which was the only negative I can think of (it tasted a bit like toothpaste to me, unlike other mint sauces Ive enjoyed). Despite the busy dinner rush, the service was great. Our server was very friendly and I regret not remembering his name. Anyways, I highly recommend! 2 years later and I still highly recommend this restaurant, and the lamb!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is the best restaurant in the valley! Food was amazing and our server Paige was incredible. A must visit restaurant. We will definitely be back!

December 22, 2023

Poor service. Had reservations, showed up in time but table wasnt ready. Waited 15 mins & meanwhile others who came in later were seated. Not sure what was going on that day but blame management. Seemed disorganized.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely staff but weve been here twice and honestly it might be the worst meal Ive ever payed for.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing place to come and eat!!!! Service is the best in town, everyone is so warm and welcoming! The food is .. SOOOO delicious! ! Definitely recommend this restaurant to all my friends when asked where to eat in Vernon! Thanks to the team at Intermezzo for the exceptional service, food and atmosphere!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delectable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing scenery.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a lovely dinner here last night. Quits romantic setting. Excellent ambiance, delicious meal and commendable service from Paige. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at Intermezzo last night. Paige served us. She was pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient. The food was great, especially the Morrocan lamb. If the food and service were not enough, we were entertained by the talented Fernando. He is a very talented musician from Puerto Vallarta. We highly recommend Intermezzo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The premier dining establishment in Vernon, BC. Anyone who resides in the area or passing through owes it to themselves to eat her at least once.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The most amazing dining experience. Vernon is very lucky to have such an excellent restaurant, with world class food and service. The wine pairings they offer are extraordinary.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Met with old friends there for dinner. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Food was great. Loved thier selection of Scotch Wisky.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our Australian visitors that joined us tonight , so enjoyed the wine & food, the decor and our waiter, Mord. BEST CANADIAN EXPERIENCE

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best restaurant in town for sure, nothing bad to say about it foods phenomenal, cozy building, but the service is the best I ve ever had. Tall gentleman with the shaved head was a great waiter.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was fabulous atmosphere very relaxing very friendly staff bit expensive but I think its worth it for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its no wonder this restaurants reviews are so high, absolutely phenomenal! Im having a tough time to say which was better, the food or the service. Well done guys, keep up the good work

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I went for my first time tonight for my anniversary with my partner, we both enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere! Everything was lovely and bit on the pricey side but definitely worth it! I would highly recommend! Great vegetarian options, they have a vegetarian menu so if you are vegetarian I d ask for it, it has quite the variety of dishes you can choose from :) Wine was also lovely great variety there as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place amazing food and the staff are so nice and friendly... we definitely will be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Waiting for takeout, having a nece glass of wine, the bartender gives me extra leftovers of a virgin drink. Yum!! The chicken parm was mwhaaa!!! Yum!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A lovely smaller restaurant. Food was very good and service was excellent.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Average meal rating by all 3 of us in attendance. Service ok. Nice quiet atmosphere. Nice wine selection. Food : 3/5 |

★★
December 22, 2023

This is directed to the Castle Bistro. A reservation was made two weeks in advance for my wife and I to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 10, 2023. We chose the Castle to support the local owners but wish now we had chosen Intermezzo instead. First off, even though our reservation was for 7:00 pm, our waitress advised they were sold out of all steaks, except fillet, and there was no lamb left either. We had viewed the menu before hand on the website and were all geared up for a ribeye and lamb dinner. The waitress went back into the kitchen then came out to announce that one lamb portion was left. The steak was tender and presented as ordered. however the lamb was not. One chop was rare and the other was charred to medium. A preordered dessert was selected (our favorite from many years ago, Cherries Jubilee) and served as a surprise from our daughter. Lets just say that the chefs attempt to recreate the desert was appreciated, although unrecognizable. We didnt complain at the time as what could they do, there wasnt anything else we wanted to have, and the dinner was prepaid as a special gift. We have been long time patrons of the owners restaurants, always being satisfied and huge supporters. Sorry to say the Castle Bistro, not so much.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went for the first time tonight and had a great meal. Food was perfect, room temperature and little too high, so was the wine temperature. Overall a place we will return

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Intermezzo did not disappoint! We were recommended to go here by our friends who joined us. Our server, Samar, was amazing, very accommodating with any of our requests. He made our visit very enjoyable. The food was excellent as well! We will definitely go back here the next time we visit the area!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had dinner here for the first time this evening. The food was exquisite - one of the best meals weve ever had, and weve eaten at many different restaurants in many different cities. Page, our server was delightful. Well be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Family dinner last night couldnt have been any better. Great service, very acomidating, and a great atmosphere. They set us up in the wine celler, the kids lived it and we enjoyed having our own space where we didnt feel we were disturbing others having dinner. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome food,awesome service. Id definitely go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive been coming here since the first day I moved here 8 years ago when my friend and I came on a Friday night and actually got sat in the Wine Cellar! Always great food (Im a celiac and they take care of me), excellent service and always a good time!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

always great food and experience. we ve had the server mordecai twice and he s very knowledgeable and friendly. would 100% recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolute best for, best staff and best atmosphere in town!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our dinner was delicious, I had the Ahi Tuna, it was cooked beautifully. The team that works there are all friendly, attentive and make you feel like youre home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very yummy food and polite staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always amazing food and service! Our favourite restaurant in town!!