Pax Romana brings the quintessential European hang-out straight to Commercial Drive, the perfect place for a drink and a bite to eat. An ode to the Golden Age of Rome, the menu delivers an assortment of Mediterranean tapas, wines, and bespoke cocktails.
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Justin El Song Takeover
Multiple dates available
For 2 nights a week, Justin, previous chef of crow bar & Elephant, will be taking over Pax Romana with a special menu. Stay Tuned for more information!!
Menu
Pax Romana's menu was last updated 2023-12-27.
Conserva
SCALLOPS in galician sauceCA$20.00
MUSSELS in escabecheCA$20.00
BABYSQUID in squid inkCA$20.00
TUNA BELLY in house made olive oilCA$20.00
Iberico
Iberico JamonCA$22.00
Iberico Lomo - pork loinCA$18.00
Iberico SalamiCA$18.00
Charcuterie BoardCA$36.00
selection of Iberico, cheese, crackers, pickles, and preserves
Cheese
TETE DE MOINECA$14.00
swiss cheese, pepper jam, flax crackers
12 MONTH CAVE-AGED GRUYERECA$14.00
PAILLOT DE CHEVRE CA$14.00
Quebec brueleed goat cheese, house pickle, flax crackers
Pax Romana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.2Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Vancouver
Romantic
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pax Romana impresses with its inventive, bold dishes and cozy ambiance, making it a favorite for intimate dining. Guests highlight its "great food, and service," "delicious and inventive" menu, and "fantastic food, drinks and service." The chef's choice menu and tapas receive special praise for their creativity and flavor.
51 Reviews
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Christie VIP
Vancouver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Justin song, absolutely fantastic! It was definitely one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. I have no idea how he does everything by himself, true magician.
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Candice
Vancouver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
What an amazing dining and service experience. Warren was ready at the helm and made the meal that much more enjoyable. The chefs menu was top notch - felt like we were dining @ The Bear. Thanks, chef!
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Albert
Vancouver1 review
2.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 2
Ambience 4
The worst restaurant I've ever been to was in Vancouver. I ordered a canned meal and the cocktail was extremely bad. I spent 100 dollars and ended up going to another place for dinner.
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kimberley
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
If you are game for a taste adventure then this is the place to go. The service was excellent.
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john
Vancouver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our recent visit to Pax Romana was an intimate mid-week, late-night dining experience on Commercial Drive with tasty tapas and good wine. For us, an active senior couple living in the neighbourhood, Pax Romana is our go-to destination for a great evening with friends or just the two of us.
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Jacqueline
Vancouver10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Bold yet comforting dishes. We were pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend the chef's choice menu. There wasn't any dish we wouldn't have again. Salad, tartar, farro. The egg tart at the end was a star. Better than the famous tarts in Lisbon. Cozy ambiance.
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Spencyre
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Justin El Song Takeover - NO WORDS. Justin is talented beyond words. Truly one a kind magic. LET HIM COOK! <3
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Ian
Vancouver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 4
Ordered the chef's choice set menu. A variety of new dishes for us. Lots of flavour with anchovies, pickles and olives. Enjoyed the bone marrow dish and venison tartar as well as the spicy anchovie salad. The desert was a yummy egg tart with a crispy/chewy pastry that everyone enjoyed. They ran out of their hazy IPA on tap part way through the evening which was disappointing. Enjoyed our Commercial Drive evening out, thanks!
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Sandy
Vancouver7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Have been a fan of their Happy Hour for a while. Came for Justin's take over and had the chef's menu. Food was excellent, and our server was attentive, friendly and knowledegable with wine pairings. Highly recommend if looking for options on the Drive.
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Tracey
Vancouver3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 4
Our servers were great and super apologetic when the menu items that we requested were not available. The food we did have was good but it was a very limited selection to choose from. Great bottle of wine helped manage the disappointment.
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FAQs
Pax Romana is rated 4.5 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.
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