Food has a special way of connecting people to land, culture and history. Experiencing different cuisines is a way for people to connect with places that they’ve never been before and also reconnect with places that they’ve been before. Vancouver has different restaurants where people can try authentic cuisines and feel like they’re in a different place and time. One of the restaurants that make people feel like they’re in Europe without actually travelling there, is Simpatico. It’s located in Kitsilano at 2222 West 4th Avenue. It’s been around for over fifty years, serving people with authentic and traditional Greco-Roman cuisine.
The family-owned business has a long and fascinating history of specializing in serving delicious, homemade Greek and Italian dishes. They are well-known for their whole wheat crust pizza, but they have so many amazing dishes in their menu. The restaurants design has changed over the years, but they have always preserved their cozy and elegant atmosphere. The food is incredible, and their portions are very generous. They make it hard to resist the temptation of going back for more. It’s pretty clear that they have a commitment to making the best authentic Greek and Italian dishes for people to devour.
When you think about how long this restaurant has been around for, it makes you wonder what their secret is. There are a few things that play a part in this. Their food is the main thing, if it wasn’t that good, it wouldn’t have stood the test of time. Even after the pandemic, while other local businesses were suffering, they showed a resiliency that many restaurants didn’t have. The support of the people that have experienced their food is another reason why the restaurant is here to stay. Simpatico is a spot that has to be on your list of places to check out. It’s a chance to experience a different culture and cuisine through a delicious meal.