The team behind Vancouver's popular bakery-caffe has headed across the water to West Vancouver to launch a new concept inspired by the Italian town square.
has officially opened its doors at 2215 Marine Dr, which, as locals will know, has housed a couple of previous Italian marketplace cafes in the past.
Taking its cue from vibrant town squares in Italy, where the community goes to shop, drink, and dine, Casa Mia is a new destination for espresso drinks, freshly-baked breads and pastries and breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes featuring house-made pasta and pizza, all showcasing flavours and ingredients from different regions of Italy.
The menu was created in consultation with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»chef Alessandro Vianello, and features breakfast items like pizza or panini with egg, and a number of lunch and dinner dishes ideal for sharing, family-style. Look for hearty meatballs, creamy burrata with house-made bread, and a half-dozen each tantalizing pasta and pizza options. At dinnertime, the menu expands to include mains such as a brick oven chicken or tender beef short ribs. There's even a special menu for the bambinos (aka kids).
Casa Mia will also offer happy hour snacks and drinks, scoops of gelato, and a marketplace of goods and ingredients - made in-house or imported from Italy - to be enjoyed at home.
Aperitivo Hour is on from 3 to 5 p.m. at Casa Mia with well-priced small plates and beverage specials. The regular drinks menu is full of cocktails like negronis and wines from B.C. and Italy, along with beer, cider, and zero-proof selections.
Casa Mia is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aperitivo Hour is offered from 3 to 5 p.m. and dinner service begins nightly at 5 p.m. You can follow on Instagram for updates.
