Pax Romana

4.3

31 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

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
Website
http://www.paxromana.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1670 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
Neighborhood
Commercial Drive
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

ACCIUGA CROSTINICA$8.00
anchovies, olive oil, walnut
SEASONAL VEGETABLECA$9.00
local produce, Alexandrian dressing
LATTUGACA$11.00
Hannah Brook Farms gem lattuce, house-made tuna belly nduja, pistacchio praline, fermented honey, gremolata
ATUMCA$11.00
house dry aged tuna, smoked lemon, olive oil
PATATAS BRAVASCA$12.00
BABA GANOUSHCA$12.00
roasted eggplant, black sesame, onion ash oil
PARFAITCA$15.00
chicken liver pate, candied orange, sourdough
TARTARCA$17.00
beef, lacto-fermented sungold tomatoes, capers, pepperoncini, smoked labneh, pickled onion, olives, herbs
GAMBACA$18.00
prawns, garlic, chilli
COSTILLAS IBERICASCA$24.00
Iberico spare ribs, sherry glaze, fennel salad, puffed koji-inoculated farro

Sides

SourdoughCA$5.00
Flax seed crackersCA$4.00

Dessert

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver
Best Service
Vancouver
Great for creative cocktails
Vancouver
Great for fine wines
Vancouver
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pax Romana offers a "great addition to commercial drive" with its delicious food and "fun cocktails." The restaurant's cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and "fantastic experience" make it a popular choice. While some dishes may not suit every palate, the overall ambiance and creativity shine, inviting a return visit.

31 Reviews

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Hunter
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Music in the restaurant is amazing, super vibes and the perfect volume. Cocktails are outstanding. Food is great as well. We had the chefs menu (55$ per person) and it came with 7 courses. The first 3 were great on their own but when put back to back it became very salty. (Anchovies on toast, olives, pickled vegetables, salad with salty vinaigrette). 3 dishes that are salt forward following each other was a little much. So the rest of the dishes were a welcome variation of flavour.
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Micheline
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place great service, food and ambience. Will definitely go back!
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Nyagoa
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided to do the chefs tasting menu, and it personally wasn't for me, and that's okay. There were a few dishes that stood out more than others, such as the cured tuna and prawns. Our server was fantastic and really made the night for us. She was very attentive, knowledgeable, and accomadating. I'd give it another shot, maybe try some things on the main menu and a few more cocktails. Cheers!
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Mark
Vancouver
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing. Cocktails are creative and delicious. An interesting and unique wine list. Excellent service. A great room. We will be back. Highly recommend
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Morris
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Just a fantastic little place. Get the chef's selection and prepare to be impressed. Can't wait to return.
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Genny
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was just okay. There were certain flavour combos I didn’t enjoy. This is more fusion - nice ambiance and great service but I won’t go back.
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Colton
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food, service was great. Price is not crazy at all.
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Kaushik
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ambience and service was great but cocktails and food weren’t so memorable and a bit over priced. There were limited items on the menu and some weren’t even available then.
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Terry
Edmonton
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hurry and go before you can’t get a table. Best meal we’ve had on Commercial Drive in ages. Tables aren’t crowded. A quiet, funky vibe. Cool music. And wonderful food. Chef explained all the dishes and they were delicious. A wonderful menu for sharing.
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Sherry
Vancouver
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a very cute little find on the drive! Would def go back to try more food and drinks :)
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Pax Romana is rated 4.3 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

1670 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4

Additional information

Neighborhood
Commercial Drive
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.paxromana.ca/

Pax Romana

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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$48.00

Cheese

TETE DE MOINECA$14.00

12 MONTH CAVE-AGED GRUYERECA$14.00

PAILLOT DE CHEVRE CA$14.00

Small

IBERICO JAMON CROQUETACA$5.00

COMPRESSED MELONCA$4.00

GILDASCA$4.00

PEQUENO PINTXOCA$4.00

WARM TANGERINE CHILI OLIVESCA$8.00

MIXED OLIVESCA$8.00

MARCONA ALMONDSCA$8.00

Shared

ACCIUGA CROSTINICA$8.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLECA$9.00

LATTUGACA$11.00

ATUMCA$11.00

PATATAS BRAVASCA$12.00

BABA GANOUSHCA$12.00

PARFAITCA$15.00

TARTARCA$17.00

GAMBACA$18.00

COSTILLAS IBERICASCA$24.00

Sides

SourdoughCA$5.00

Flax seed crackersCA$4.00

Dessert

Overall ratings and reviews

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