Il Vagabondo Restaurant
Italian

Il Vagabondo Restaurant

4.1 (116 reviews)
← Vanier
Dine-inTakeout

ABOUT

This Italian restaurant in Vanier serves traditional pasta dishes and classic entrées in a casual dining setting. Il Vagabondo offers a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails to complement its menu, with consistently solid execution reflected in its 4.1-star rating. The venue is well-suited for neighbourhood diners seeking straightforward Italian fare without pretension.

HOURS

Sunday Closed
Monday (today) Closed
Tuesday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 3:30 pm - 10:00 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

🍽️ Service Options
✓ Dine-in ✓ Takeout
⭐ Popular For
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Groups
🥗 Offerings
✓ Beer ✓ Wine ✓ Cocktails ✓ Coffee
🪑 Dining Options
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner
🏠 Amenities
✓ Washroom
👥 Crowd
✓ Groups
📅 Planning
✓ Accepts reservations
💳 Payments
✓ Credit cards ✓ Debit cards ✓ NFC mobile payments

REVIEWS

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Aesthetic Sauce
November 7, 2025
★★★★★

The owners are the most charming and delightful people. Absolute pleasure to talk with them, they make you feel right at home.

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Charles De Bock
October 11, 2025
★★★☆☆

Despite a nice restaurant, what we were served looked more like antipasti than real main dishes

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Fred Foster
August 1, 2025
★★★★★

Excellent food although the portion sizes are a little on the small side. Owner was very friendly and seeved with a smile. Would definitely go back.

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Tathiane Capelin
February 22, 2025
★★★★★

“We had an amazing dining experience at Il Vagabondo! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the customer service was excellent, and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the pasta, and my husband enjoyed the lasagna—both were cooked to perfection. We will definitely be coming back!”

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Ken St. John
October 17, 2021
★★★★★

Tables are well spaced; the host Adriana was lovely, efficient, and food was served promptly. Feels like you are being welcomed into someone’s home for a safe, authentic dining experience. Very reasonably priced for what you get. The chef has wonderful taste; I had the tortellini with blue cheese sauce which was accented with green onion, and the cheese wasn’t overpowering, just had a lovely rounded flavour that was beautifully complimented by a glass of the house red. They’ve been in business for a long time and you can see (and taste!) why. Very thankful I was able to visit this gem.

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🥗 Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Vegetarian-friendly
Good vegetarian options on the menu
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible entrance, seating, or washroom
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Patio
Has outdoor seating - patio, terrace, or sidewalk
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Confirmed Full Bar
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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