Cioppino's
1133 Hamilton St
604-688-7466

An Invitation to Get Fresh

An Introduction to Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill and
Cioppino's Enoteca, 1133 & 1129 Hamilton Street, Yaletown, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Tel: (604) 688-PINO(7466) Fax: (604) 688-7411

Chef Pino Posteraro

Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill is pleased to give you a fresh perspective on Mediterranean cooking with Executive Chef and now also restaurateur/owner Giuseppe Posteraro, known to his many friends as “Pino”.

Fresh as his new style of Italian cooking, he’ll surprise and refresh your taste buds with “Cucina Naturale” which is his forte. Basically, a classical style of cooking, “Cucina Naturale” emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients, especially vegetables. Its lightness of taste is derived from minimizing animal fats and creams and using low cholesterol olive oils instead. “I respect the nature of ingredients, hence I try to bring out the natural taste of ingredients,” says Pino, who uses vegetable puree and a reduction from seafood stocks, to make sauces without flour.

To further lighten the taste of each dish, his wine sauces are kept in the fridge overnight to eliminate the fat layer formed on top. Pino believes in balance in all dishes, with flavours that are not too overpowering.

An introduction to his style of cooking is the “Marinated and seared west coast salmon with potato galette and sour cream”. He describes this dish as a happy marriage between the “Earth and Sea”.

Other appetizer dishes on the menu strike an equally delightful balance of flavours. Already famous for his pastas, Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill’s Chef expects to emphasize his exceptionally light pasta dishes. The use of a red pepper coulis instead of creams does justice to the “Lobster Tortelli ‘Naturale’ with Sweet Pepper Sauce.” It is filled with Lobster cubes that give just the right consistency. Much attention is paid to the pasta itself, which is made from traditional recipes.

Main courses carry on this light theme. However, traditional favourites such as Black Angus Beef™ with fresh new creations that are certain to please even the most discriminating diner.

Both lunch and dinner menus, in effect during the year, reflect the seasonal availability of fish, game, fruits and vegetables.

So when you visit Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill, look out for a new, “naturale” experience.

This award winning restaurant offers a fresh perspective on
Mediterranean cooking with Executive Chef and now also restaurateur/owner
Pino Posteraro

Gold - Vancouver Gold Medal Plates 2007

BC New-Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Retail Sector
Ethno Business Council of British Columbia

Where - Memorable Meal Awards 2007 - Best Formal Italian

Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
Gold – Best Italian 2007
Gold – Best Italian 2006
Gold – Best Italian 2005
Gold – Best Italian 2004
Gold – Best Italian/Mediterranean 2003
Gold – Best New in 2000 – Enoteca
Silver – Best Italian/Mediterranean 2001, 2000 & 1999
Silver – Best New in 1999
Bronze – Chef of the Year 2006
Bronze – Restaurant of the Year 2000
Honourable Mention – Restaurant of the Year 2005, 2002, 2001 & 1999

Gold – Critics/Media Poll “best new restaurant” March 2000 – bcrfa

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

Gold – Glass Award 2005

Silver – Best Large Metropolitan Restaurant 2004

Silver – Best Large Metropolitan Restaurant 2003

Honourable Mention – Best Italian 2003

The Award of Excellence from DiRōNA 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007

Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
“Best of Award of Excellence” 2005, 2006 & 2007
“Award of Excellence” 2004, 2003, 2002 & 2001

Star of Excellence “Where to Eat in Canada” 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005

Accademia Italiana Della Cucina

Cucina Eccellente 2005

Reserved for restaurants which practice at a high gastronomical level and which are
included in the “Guida ai Ristoranti” with a minimum of 3 temples

Pino Posteraro of “Cioppino’s” received 4 temples

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