East Side Marios Restaurant

East Side Mario’s Restaurants are everything you love about Italian – the warmth, the passion and, of course, the food. That’s why people come here, and that’s what keeps them coming back. We’ve even added some new ‘Taste of Little Italy’ menu items to tempt you, as well as our familiar favourites. Inspired by authentic Italian recipes, our signature dishes are all freshly prepared, including our signature unlimited salad or soup and garlic homeloaf.

If you love Italian, it’s time you had a taste of Little Italy.

At East Side Mario’s we know what it means to take the family out for a meal, because we think of our restaurants as a big Italian family. Our fast and friendly staff will make sure that you and your family are having fun and eating well at a price that is reasonable. Come visit us soon and join in the fun!

Mamma Rosa's Italian Restaurant

Mamma Rosa’s is an authentic Italian restaurant. It was established in 1984 by Rosa & Giacomo. All of our pasta is made fresh daily with Durum semolina and fresh eggs. Also made daily are bread, pizza, focaccia, and sauces. Pesto, sausages, salad dressings, and cheesecakes are made on the premises as well.

Mamma Rosa believes in using only the freshest ingredients of the highest quality. Each individual dish is made especially for you at the time you place your order.

Ask your friends about Mamma Rosa’s, and if they haven’t enjoyed our menu yet, come and enjoy it together! Rosa, James & Railene will be happy to see you.

Fine Italian Kelowna Restaurant

The founders, Franco Coccaro and Lillo Santamaria, after traveling throughout most of Canada, fell in love with the beautiful City of Kelowna nestled in the valley along Okanagan Lake. After that, it was just a matter of time before they established La Bussola Restaurant. In fact, La Bussola means compass in Italian and one can therefore appreciate its appropriate name.

The first Italian fine dining experience in Kelowna was an immediate success. Franco and Lillo offered traditional Italian meals made with the finest local ingredients as well as an extensive wine list including both Italian and Okanagan wines. Signature dishes such as Scampi La Bussola style brought people near and far to this quaint Italian restaurant in downtown Kelowna.

In 1990 Lauretta Coccaro, Franco’s wife, took over and became head chef and co-owner of La Bussola. Lauretta not only continued the tradition of La Bussola’s signature dishes but also brought new and innovative items to the menu by expanding the boundaries of a traditional Italian dining experience to include more local culinary treasures.

One will usually find both Lauretta and Franco together at the restaurant. Their expertise and passion for food and wine allows them to offer guests a truly unique and wonderful culinary experience in an elegant yet comfortable setting.