One of the most epic days in the Vancouver food scene is coming up quick, and Dished has all the info on all the delicious bites you can expect this year.
As you may have already heard, Italian Day on the Drive is returning for its fifteenth anniversary on June 8. This year’s theme is Mille Baci, meaning “a thousand kisses.”
“Mille Baci is our love letter to the community,” said Italian Day Festival Society Executive Director, Brunella Gaudio. “This event embraces a joy for life and connection, much like our Italian culture — and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back.”
The event will take over 14 blocks of Commercial Drive in the heart of Vancouver’s Little Italy and will invite guests to indulge in authentic Italian and world cuisine from Drive merchants and guest vendors.
Additionally, the event will feature multiple beverage gardens offering full-pour Italian wines, beer, and craft cocktails, alongside an authentic Italian table featuring traditional bites and curated wine pairings, and Italian tapas and craft cocktails.
In addition to the food, the event will feature live entertainment, fashion runways, street performers, artisan markets, and other family-friendly activities throughout the day.
Here’s your full list of food vendors participating in this year’s Italian Day on the Drive:
DL Chicken Shack
BeaverTails
The London Fish
Cravings Kettle Corn
The Mad Greek
Kona Ice
Pacifico Pizzeria and Ristorante
Paella La Flamenca
Choices Markets
Betty’s Greek Honey Ballz
Reel Mac and Cheese
Bombay Kitchen + Bar
Dos Amigos
Slavic Rolls
Pizza Garden
The Lunch Lady
Sweet Cherubim Natural Foods
The Drive Canteen
Antise Vancouver
Pastaggio
Sula Indian Restaurant
Kulinarya Filipino Eatery
Portuguese Club of Vancouver
Ragazzi Pizza
Lemon Heaven
Gary’s Kettle Corn
Aperitivo Truck
Nonnas Cucina Food Truck
Italian Chamber of Commerce | Authentic Italian Table Food & Beverage Garden
Bosa Foods
Rico ‘n Lalo Paletas
Famiglia Bagnolese Society
Lucente’s Osteria
Twins Donuts
Mum’s The Word
Cafe Soccavo/Don’t Argue Pizza
Turks Coffee
Livia Sweets Ltd.
Little Spoon Ice Cream Inc.
Osteria Povera
Santa Sahel Market
Rosemary Rocksalt
Cannoli King
Auntie Jen’s Pizzeria
St. Francis of Assisi Parish & School
Vera’s On The Drive
Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre
Arriva Ristorante
The Dime Roadhouse
Via Tevere
Sopra Sotto
Dolce Amore
The Drive Giardino
Juniors Pub and Grill
Montanos Food
Claudio’s
Loula’s
La Mezcaleria
New Triple A Market
Pax Romana
Super Dishes
Mr. Arancino
Circolo Abruzzese
JN&Z Deli
La Grotta Del Formaggio
Oh Sweet Day! Bake Shop
Cobs Bread
Sal y Limon Mexican Cuisine
Delhi Fusion Indian Cuisine
Associazione Culturale Calabrese
Continental Coffee
Pizza Rubato Napoletana
Vancouver Mediterranean Specialty Foods
Casereccio Foods
Stik Ice Pops
Zerellis Sandwich Shop
Gojo Cafe Ethiopian
Livingspace + The Base with Pizzaiolo Giuseppe Cortinovis
Ranallo’s Pizza and Gelato Catering
Ila’s Catering
Prado Cafe
Pacific Family Autism Network
Baba’s House
Paella Guys
The Sicilian Folkloristic Club of BC
ARC Iberico Import
The Original Hurricane Potato
Hariyali Express Indian Cuisine and Bar
Greek n’ Go Foods Inc
Elephant Garden Creamery
La Pache Pizza
Frencheese Canada
Chancho Tortilleria
Associazione Campani nel Mondo
Pastificio di Martino
Passione Gelato
Cheezsqr
Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant
Sharbat
Gimme Coxinhas
Nina’s Pierogi
Bao Buns
West Coast Bannock
Tornado Potato
Tochi
Rollzzy Bistro
Roasted Revolution
Ignite Pizzeria
Whatafood Brazilian Street Food
Crema Ice Cream
Ponchos Tacos
B House Restaurant
Hugs Mini Donuts
Jamjar Canteen
When: June 8, 2025
Time: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: Commercial Drive (Venables Street to Grandview Highway), Vancouver
Cost: Free
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