Adesso Bar Bistro & Maranello-Lounge in Basel

The food for our table of 4 was terribly disappointing. We will probably never return.

Excellent!Good service, knowledgeable staff, marvelous location, a blanket is provided for anyone sitting on the patio, brilliant idea for the chilly evenings, cant think of anything to mark down!The friendly waitress even took time to book us a taxi.Outstanding evening, outstanding food

Amazing cocktails, with a bar manager who is highly skilled at what he does. True dedication to the craft.

Could not make any sense of the menu. Very high prices for very small portions. We had 4 starters between us and one drink each at a cost of $101.00. Didnt hang around for the mains. Disappointed British tourist.

I’ve been here many times and the best I can say for the restaurant is that it really does have one of the best patios in town.That being said, the food has never been impressive. It is often overcooked, underseasoned, and very overpriced for what you get. There are few restaurants I can go to, spend $50 on food, and leave hungry, but this is one of them.In addition to that, service can be very slow and disorganized. You have to wonder if their turnover is super high.I will give them a shoutout on their cocktails, which are generally excellent.

One of the best meals I have ever had! This restaurant is celiac-friendly (I had the sirloin).Come for the lovely patio, stay for the amazing food.

Good food but overpriced. The waitress who served us was quite unenthusiastic. The inside decor is dated.

Great deck. Limited menu, but good service. A good local place off the beaten path in Vancouver.

I took my Mom here for dinner last Friday evening, some time to unwind after a long work week with one of my favourite people. The room is beautiful, the staff welcoming and accommodating. When we were having a bit of difficulty conversing over the music (very good music, at thatsomeone came over and volunteered to lower the volume adjacent to where we were. We ordered several items off the menu and each met or exceeded expectations (the brodo enveloping the duck tortellini was a standout among delicious dishes). Frankie, our waiter, recommended a perfectly paired wine, and service throughout was impeccable. Cannot wait to go back.

It is a hidden gem in the heart of the West End. The restaurant has been beautifully renovated. Bar and wait staff provide excellent service, they enjoy what they do. The restaurant also has an outdoor patio space, its perfect in warmer days to sip wine and visit with friends. To call it a patio is actually unfair, its a pretty garden. This restaurant is where locals eat, I highly recommend.

If your into bistros. Dont miss on this one. Amazing out of the box recipes and awesome service. My favourite Bistro.

I recently went to Adesso with my family and I will say that it was one of the best Italian restrauants I have ever been to. I ordered the antipasti and it was perfect. A hidden gem of a restrauant. Definitely will return and recommend this restaurant to others

Went here for my sons birthday. Food was amazing, the service was excellent and was reasonably priced given that it is in downtown vancouver. Definitely would return!!

I was quite disappointed with the meal... food was flavourless, overpriced and nothing special...we had the tuna, pomodoro pasta and the duck tortellini between two adults and a child and we were still hungry after..I had always been curious to come to the restaurant because of the location and patio .. too bad the food did not match those the settings and expectations .I would probably don’t give any star .. wont be back

What a fantastic gem. Hidden in a beautiful residential area just off the busy streets of Denman, the romantic location sets the tone for a perfect date night location. Incredible food, amazing service and great wine make this restaurant an instant favourite.

Food is lovely. But service can be a bit hit and miss. I reserved one time using OpenTable and we were late by about 10mins (which is acceptablebut they tossed out reservation as a no-show. Had to dispute with OpenTable for my credit and sort it out. Not a big deal but the fact they participated in the service and then backed out on it on us is not cool.

If you’re planning to make a reservation, I would phone the restaurant instead of booking through OpenTable.Very popular with locals and the patio is packed in warm weather so reservations are recommended.

I hadnt been since management changed. The food used to be good.Our waitress was inappropriate with her conversation and her hovering, more interested in hearing snippets of our conversation and removing the napkins while we were still chatting than doing her job. How Im being served is as important as the food.Will I go back? NO! Will my guest go back? NO! The place used to be busy but after the evening Im not surprised the place was empty.

A bit meh. Staff are good, helpful and friendly. Food seemed a bit bland the night I was there - had the Pappardelle Boulognese with the mussels to start. The pasta was fine, the mussels had a tendency towards being rubbery. May have been an off night when I was there.

Very nice location, quite and clean. I went there twice and both times I stayed in the patio, a very relaxing environment. Menu is variegated and has a good quality. Prices are average for Vancouver. Suggested.

After recommendations from a friend, we decided to try it out. It was very disappointing. Menus were not proper, wines were not available, food average and standard of service was below average!Will not give it another chance!

Ok, I understand there is a new owner and chef but we have gone here every time we visit Vancouver.The service and the meal we had last night was awesome. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the entire dish was a product of an expert chef!This place is the gem of the West End, dont miss it.

This place has excellent Italian food and a lovely patio. I recommend booking reservations if you want to sit outside.

Nice patio; Happy hour is good value; Location is quiet/private and inviting.

Thank you to Kai for doing such a great job serving our group of 16. Everyone enjoyed their meal and you were very kind to allow us to bring our own dessert to accommodate the food allergies in our family. Thanks again!

Great staff, good food. Brunch menu a little limited but all items tasty and moderately priced.

Just left. Only gave one star because I had to. This is the first time Ive left a review. Ever. The service was poor, the food was awful and the front of house was simply rude. I booked weeks ago expecting to sit on the terrace. Was told that because I booked through Open Table, it wasnt an option. This was once a pleasant place for dinner. No longer.

Ive heard this place used to be really good but has recently changed management. Our experience was very disappointing. There were some good points but many bad ones for which I entirely blame the management. Incompetent staff, food I had to send back and which then got replaced by the mean scrapings from the bottom of another pan. No intervention whatsoever or apologies from the long haired arrogant manager chap, who scowled at us and everyone else all night. He was awful to his staff in front of us, so unprofessional. He wouldnt even do anything to accommodate us. An average, murky looking interior, which I would have totally overlooked if anything else had been half decent. And a barman who literally stood around picking his nose, then served us 2 bottles of the $112 wine rather than the $48 bottle of the same maker, when we clearly asked for the latter. They were the best thing about that meal, as we obviously refused to pay full price once we realised. All five of us agreed it was the most bizarre, disjointed, unsatisfactory restaurant experiences we could remember and Ive since heard others say similar things. They desperately need new warm, welcoming management to turn the place around.

Im changing my rating from four stars to two. There are new owners and when they took over, all the staff left. The menu has changed and they no longer offer martinis, which is strange because we were told by several staff the new owners want to bring back a Delilahs​ vibe. Service was not great. Antipasti was inedible. The rest of the food was just OK. Overall a real shame. Really too bad about the staff. They were the best. I will really miss the tall waiter, Gavin. I wish I knew where he works now. I would like to eat there.

Fantastic Patio and great food. Service was top notch. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend for summer dinner on the patio.

Best service, ever! We came for happy hour drinks and stayed because our server, Fatune. She was amazing and went over and above for us at every turn.Bonus: they have heaters and blankets on the patio so no need to worry if youre not sure about the weather, just sit on that patio.

I had brunch here last weekend, they have a great menu, the food is delicious and the service is outstanding!! I will go back for sure.

Great Northern Italian fare. Go sun to Thu for neighbourhood nights. Set 3 course for a great price. Also add wine pairings.

Adesso is a hidden gem. Patio is beautiful during the summer. Both the service and the ambience have an old school Itallian feel. Food is quite good as well, everyone in our group ordered a different dish and was happy with it but I think some dishes were definitely better than others.

You guys looking for a great place to eat thats close to the park? How about an awesome patio to enjoy a beer or glass of wine? Some of the best Italian food in the city, or how about wait staff that remember your name like in Cheers?This is the place, my friends. Park your rental bike in one of the convenient free bike stalls nearby and mozy in for a nosh. Comes with Stevens 5/5 guarantee! (not me, just some guy who used to eat there a lot)

I called in advance to say that we had an elderly person with severe dietary restrictions. They were immediately gracious and reassuring. When we arrived, true to form, they managed to dream something up on the spot that was really good. More importantly, they never made the person feel like trouble. All of us enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere was warm and friendly.

Beautiful setting, terrible food and service. I looked forward to having dinner in this beautiful spot with my friends and was so disappointed. My plan was to take my family there on a later date but have to rethink that now.

I so wanted to like this adorable community spot, but oh my god nooooo. Really terrible bland food. super flavourless and dated. Ragu on cold noodles would have been better. Please up your standards

Adesso was great at accommodating gluten and dairy allergies, which was an additional blessing for our visit. The food was well prepared, very fresh, and delicious. The owner and waitstaff were friendly and had the right balance of attentiveness without being overbearing. We will return on our next visit to Vancouver!

Be forewarned about potential food poisoning. We were a group of 21 traveling together as part of a tour. Six of us got very sick. Everything was cooked except the salad. The ambience was nice and the cooked food was tasty but I recommend staying away from anything that is not cooked.

I went here for dinner yesterday and had the worst experience.We first ordered appetizers and they were nice and tasty.However, then I decided to order gnocchi as a main. I first felt something sharp when swallowing. Afterwards, I felt it again on my mouth on another gnocchi. I checked and this was a little piece of metal!! When we told the whole thing to the waiter, he came back with a card from the restaurant, telling that he had spoken to the owner and their idea was that I was to call within the next few days if something bad happened to me!. The owner, who was apparently at the restaurant, did not show up. However, they were very careful to charge me for the rest of the things I had consumed. I would have expected an apology from the owner, who sent his business card along with the bill.All in all, a really bad experience.

Excellent Italian food and the best meatball dish Ive had with a delicious sauce not overpowered by tomatoes or cream. The fruit crumble also fantastic. Yes, slightly more expensive than average restaurants but good value, and without mandolin Muzak!

such good atmosphere. perfect service. THAT GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANA. Seriously, its the best thing Ive eaten in a very long time.

I love this place…sooo much, that part of me doesnt want to leave any reviews so I can keep it to myself! My partner and I came across here by accident one night and it has become "our restaurant" ….the patio is so romantic, the waiters are great, the food is perfect. It is just such a wonderful experience and I want to thank the Adesso staff and management !

We loved this place! this Groupon guy just keeps talking about his Groupon. Food is amazing, fungi pizza and delicious prosseco.Staff really seems to know the menú and the bar. Great advice on pairing too. We will be going back and bringing my parents!!!

We really loved a recent family birthday dinner hosted by Adesso. The food was amazing - you havent lived unless youve had their mushroom pizza, the service top notch and the outside patio feels like dining in a park.

When I bought a Groupon for this restaurant, I specifically read in the fine print to see whether it excludes use on Mothers Day and there is nothing there. I called them today to make a reservation for tomorrow, which is Mothers Day. When I said I had a Groupon, their very strained nice tone changed into a downright condescending, arrogant and aggressive one and they said I was not allowed to use it on Mothers Day. When I told them there is nothing in the fine print, the person said "I dont care what it says. We are not accepting Groupons tomorrow." If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of dining at this restaurant, expect your food to arrive with a side of dishonesty and belittlement.

I wont disagree that Adesso has decent food and pleasing decor. However, the management is absolutely atrocious. We went to this restaurant with the intention of using a Groupon. We called ahead, made a reservation and indicated that wed be using a Groupon. When we got there, we told them wed be using a Groupon for our meal and specified which one as they are offering as they have a couple on Groupon. We did all the right things and everything seemed fine. In the middle of our meal, they then told us that we could not use our Groupon as its only for dinner and asked us to pay for the full price of the meal. The Groupon we had did not specify dinner or lunch. Our waiter then called the owner of the restaurant and said we had to explain our case to the owner. The owner then launched into this huge tirade about how if we dont pay the full amount, hes going to make the waiter for the difference, trying to guilt us into paying. We spent the rest of our meal talking to this offensive excuse of a human being while our food grew cold. If thats not your idea of a good time out, then Id stay away from Adesso, especially if you have a Groupon.

I have had the pleasure of dining here twice now. Cant believe I have lived in the west end for eight years BEFORE finding this gem. Tucked away off Denman, Adesso welcomes you into its warm room. Friendly staff with knowledge take care of all and allow for laughs. No stuffy folk here. But the food is the star. Easily some of the best Italian fare I have had - and I lived in Italy. Some authentic, some more westernized but all delicious. Over the two occasions we enjoyed the artichoke salad that was light and yet meaty and different - very Roman, also we had the DIVINE Fungi Pizza, the Osso buco, the Brassato, the Vitello Tonnato (not that authentic but closea few fish dishes two of the pastas and desserts. All were very very good. I must say they have a bit of a heavy hand with the fish, we found it over cooked (mussels and pasta dishbut ALL other meals were at minimum 4/5. The Brassato and the Osso Buco alone would bring me back. Between the cozy atmosphere, the great food, a decent and affordable wine list - this will become a local haunt for me. And considering the quality of the food - this place is reasonable in comparison to just about all other restaurants in this city. I cant wait to eat under the stars on there charming patio when summer graces us.

We always have a great time there. The patio is really the place to be, tucked away from the busy street that is Denman. It is old school, the pasta are made in house and the choice is big.Service is fantastic, the owners are great and we love it the way it is.