Oak Floors, leather banquettes and simple white table settings set the tone in this cozy contemporary French bistro located in Vancouver's tree-lined Kitsilano neighbourhood. Head Chef Chris Beltrano has a strong commitment to seasonality, simplicity and sustainability. He believes strongly in the Oceanwise program and ensures that all ingredients in the kitchen are of unparalleled quality. With his farm-to-table initiative, Chef Beltrano ensures that Trafalgars Bistro is supporting local business while bringing you the best food that B.C. has to offer. Owners: Lorne Tyczenski and Stephen Greenham, Head Chef: Chris Beltrano, Pastry Chef: Tracy Kadonoff, Manager: Andrea Thorgilsson.more...See more text
Located in the heart of Kitsilano, Trafalgars Bistro is an award-winning casual, fine dining restaurant featuring a contemporary French menu and a homey, yet polished service style.
A West-side favourite since the doors opened in 1997, owners Lorne Tyczenski and Stephen Greenham have created their neighbourhood bistro with a farm-to-table philosophy supporting local organic farms that share their passion for sustainability, simplicity and seasonality.
“In 2013, we welcomed Paul Haldane as head chef. He is passionate about doing everything from scratch and really has been a fantastic fit in our close-knit team,” says Andrea Thorgilsson, general manager of Trafalgars. “He’s really taken us to the next level, where we now do things like create all our own sausages and cured meats in-house.”
Combine the delectable local, seasonal fare with their genuine hospitality, and it’s easy to understand why Trafalgars is such a neighbourhood fixture. Their loyal team of professional servers take great pride in creating a warm atmosphere that will make your dining experience memorable.
“Trafalgars really is the best of all worlds, where you’re getting top-notch calibre of service in the most warm and welcoming environment,” says Andrea.
This is one of the restaurants we have read and heard about and thought lets try this out and lets see what they have to offer. Chef Chris Beltrano's menu is inspired by the French cuisine. Wine connoisseurs will love this restaurant, since Trafalgar offers an incredible wine list with an international selection. Besides the wine list, I would like to point out the dessert list; I haven't seen such a magnificent selection anywhere else in Vancouver. I believe one can find more than 30 decent desserts.
The staff was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable.
The food was incredible and amazing to say the least.
We ordered the following dishes and would not be able to rank them since everything was delicious:
braised pork shoulder with carrots, lentils and Dijon
and scallops with cauliflower puree and leeks
It was a culinary delight.
