Anton's Pasta Bar

I have heard so much about Anton's and the huge portion. Somehow I have not been here. Hard to believe but it happens. Palate changes and I no longer eat pasta much now. I have outgrew the heavy sauces, both cream and tomato, and generally prefer a simple pasta tossed with olive oil.

Most of my friends have also outgrew the heaviness of pasta but I finally persuaded a friend to go with me.

We went for lunch and the place was pretty busy on a weekday. Service was warm and the server was great in figuring out which pasta my friend had years ago. You could also get the dinner portion during lunch and still get a pen if you finish it. My friend did. His second pen from Anton's.

I decided to try the fettuccine with prosciutto and asparagus in a sage cream sauce. Lunch portion. It was good but still too much to finish. I reheated the leftover and it was still good. Amazing! Sometimes cream pasta didn't taste good when reheated so I was glad it wasn't the case here.

I tried a bit of the pasta my friend ordered - penne all emiliana. It was tossed in olive oil and served with Italian sausage, pancetta, olives, basil, tomatoes and feta cheese. Very tasty too.

I can see the appeal of Anton's with its homely hearty pasta. It has a family atmosphere, even among the staff.

I will come back again to try the other pasta dishes.

Endured nearly an hour in the chilly Vancouver weather just to try this restaurant . No regrets--would brave the cold again!

From the comforting minestrone to the generous serving of lasagna and impeccable service, it was a delightful experience. The tiramisu is a definite highlight with its delicious rich layers.

Patience is key, considering the limited seating. The staff, though busy, are exceptionally pleasant. Ideal for all, and the prices are a steal--portions, except for soups, easily available will satisfy two persons. Highly recommend this gem; you won't leave disappointed.

Note: Minimal street parking is available

Edit 4.0: back again to anton's hehehe. I love anton's so much and this time i tried the rigatoni con tonno and the manicotti anton's. The rigatoni con tonno was a meh for me so definitely avoid this. Tuna doesnt fit with pasta while the manicotti was very very good. Definitely recommended to try. Till the next time going to anton's again for the edit 5.0 where i have actually been to anton's probably more than 20 times though.

When they say big portion they meant HUGE. I felt like even 4 people can't finish the one pasta one appetizer portion, that was how crazy it was.
I heard this place is very popular but when I came in there was one free table! We ordered pesto pasta, it was a little bland, however we also got this sausage chicken appetizer with spicy tomato sauce, the sauce on the pasta is straight up match made in heaven!!! I loved it!

They r very friendly and the service is fast too

Don't really remember the ambiance since I was too busy eating those big plates

Update: went here earlier tonight for a belated birthday dinner...Anton's did *not* disappoint!

Our server was well versed in the menu & recommended a fantastic white wine pairing (pinot grigio), was a nice 0 dry white, paired well with my main, Antonio.

Since COVID, they no longer bring you bread, you have to ask (nudge). Wayyy smaller size but IDC. Also, no more fresh pepper table side, but our server was on it & brought fresh-cracked black peppercorns they use in Carbonara (big pieces, so you gotta love pepper like me) in a bowl to sprinkle over my pasta. Definitely far bigger pieces than a pepper grinder (but close to what I grew up eating). So, I lavishly spooned it over my pasta along with red pepper flakes she offered (I usually have to ask)! Server set the bar higher, wish she introduced herself. Food got 2 levels of mildly hot quick! Wooohhhh!!!! Loved it!

Chefs were spot on tonight & by *FAR* the best food I've had here (34 check ins, not all of my visits were checked in)...best service by far (wish I got our server's name), and fantastic drinks! Cannot say anything better about Anton's quality & quantity of food tonight, as well as impeccable service & as always, cleanliness & menu accommodations!

Thank you, Anton's staff for a wonderful belated birthday dinner. Chef's kiss!

Now I get 3 days of leftovers!!!

This is the best place for pasta in Vancouver, if you get here before 6 during the week you normally avoid the long lines and waits but the staff is great and offer great service with drinks and bread quickly after being seated
Also if you like Tiramisu their's is so light and tastes amazing

A very popular Italian restaurant in the Heights area! You can find lineups during dinner service so come early or order takeout! I've had Anton's from time to time over the years and they offer large portions and many choices on their menu. I recently ordered takeout and tried the pasta Emiliana which had italian sausage, pancetta, fresh tomatos, basil, black olives &
feta cheese in a light extra virgin olive oil. It was very flavourful and I liked the combination of ingredients. It was a large portion about 3-4 servings for me! They also offer complimentary bread if you ask for it!

Nothing has changed here in decades - huge portions, delicious pasta, and lineups. If you go with more than 4 people, expect to lineup. We only saw one big table for 10.

A couple of us had the specialty pasta dish of seafood cannelloni, fettuccini with Italian sausage & penne Bombay (shrimp pasta with curry). All the pasta is homemade. We shared the Caesar salad and had the 'to die for' tiramisu. The specialty dishes are worth the 30 minute wait.

Plenty of food options for all. If you love leftovers this is the place for you. Enough for at least 2 more meals.

Note they're closed Sundays & Mondays. Opened from 11:30 am to 9 on most days. Unfortunately no reservations allowed. Service was great and didn't have to wait long.

The only thing that I have to add to this review is that there's almost always a line up out the door. As far as I could remember, they didn't take reservations (especially for dinner service) so if you're planning to go, be sure to get there as early as possible.

Wow this place is fantastic. On a Saturday evening, we waited outside for 1 hour to get inside and it was worth the wait. The portion size is hugeeeee. We ordered the vegetarian Herb Penne Alla Contadina and asked the server to add more veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower etc.

The restaurant supposedly charges a minimum of $21.50 per person but as we waited for so long the server was kind enough to not charge us that amount. The pasta was left over and was consumed the next day again and again. We also tried the garlic bread and it was very crispy with delicious flavors of garlic and herbs.

Parking did not seem to be a problem at all. There are spots behind the restaurant too.