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Marcello Pizzeria and Ristorante

This restaurant is on the corner of Commercial Drive and Kitchener. It’s got character with iron bar gates on the front door facing Commercial (which isn’t used as a door) and high ceiling with chandeliers made from wine bottles. It gives it a bit of hipster-ish feel, but without the run-down feel. It was cozy and had a really nice atmosphere.

We were there for lunch, and I had the Chef Tagliatelle with sauteed mushrooms, black olives and capers in a creamy tomato sauce $14.95. I knew that their signature dishes were the pizza, but I just love pasta that I couldn’t resist. I also had a slice of the Prosciutto pizza with tomato sauce, mozarella and ham $13.95 (for medium) The medium was quite a large portion, and very good price. It had a thin crust that was baked just right. I was pretty impressed and knew I had to bring Sheepie who has become picky with pizza after traveling to Italy this fall. Their pizza is baked in their wood fire pizza oven – and it’s not just an ordinary oven. It’s shaped in a face of a human, where the oven is the opening of the mouth of the person. Very unique! Again, adds character to this restaurant.

Unique fire pizza oven!!

My pasta was very good as well, though it was slightly dry so that all the noodles stuck together. Good portions, and I couldn’t finish it all, so I had the left overs packed up. Service was satisfactory. The music was a bit loud, making it sometimes hard to hear each other clearly, but then again, I complain about this with many places…lol.

Chef Tagliatelle with sauteed mushrooms, black olives and capers in a creamy tomato sauce $14.95 Prosciutto pizza with tomato sauce, mozarella and ham $13.95

We all had coffee at the end, one cappucino, espresso and a latte for myself. I had been disappointed to return from Europe with all the great lattes over there only to return to Vancouver with very expensive but not good coffee drinks. But this latte was pretty good.

I would definitely return again.

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As we walked toward the cafe after we parked around the corner, there was a couple who were happily talking.
Later, we found out that the girl was one of the staff and unlike her behavior to her ‘boyfriend’, her attitude towards the customers was emotionless and unfriendly as if she had lost her soul. The other girl working there was not any friendlier.

The cafe itself was a nice change from your usual Starbucks. Chandeliers, pink booths and black interior, it had a modern chic look.

It was 9:30pm and there were three other couples. The three of us sat on the other side with the couches. The atmosphere was slightly gloomy, not sure if it’s the lighting, the unhappy staff or the pretty empty room but I wouldn’t say it’s comfy – though the seats were.

I ordered a Tiramisu $6.95 which was really good. Very creamy and soft custard. A bit pricey for something presented in a plastic cup and a small portion, but was happy with it.
The Red Espresso Latte $4.95 was also very good (not just in flavour, but for a late drink since it is caffeine free). Instead of coffee beans, this drink uses rooibos. It’s light and honey tasting.