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Mon Bella

1809 West 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC | MAP
Tel: 604-569-2741
Website www.monbella.com
Email: [email protected]

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Key Staff

Owner – Front of House: Brad Roark
Executive Chef Brian Fowke

About Mon Bella

Mon Bella Bistoria is tucked into Kitsilano’s unique Yorkville strip amongst spas and specialty shops. The driving forces behind Mon Bella are Owner Brad Roark(Tapastree, Araxi, Cin Cin) and Executive Chef Brian Fowke (former Chef/Owner of Rare and Metro). As the world’s first Bistoria, Mon Bella is both Italian Trattoria and French Bistro, featuring classic dishes from each style. The menu is comprised equally of Starters and Mains. There is also an extensive selection of Charcuterie, Cheese and Antipasto enabling guests to create their own Plateau Maison/Piastra della Casa. The wine list is comprised of selections from France, Italy and British Columbia and covers all price ranges. Many quality selections are available by the glass.
The 55 seat room showcases over 20 framed images taken by photographer Michelle Vella (Roark’s partner). Alternating between French and Italian subject matter, the photos were taken over her many years of travel. Over 300 of her images rotate on a large screen above the bar. With plush banquettes lining the walls and spacious high ceilings, this warm, minimalist space shares elements of its bistro and trattoria parents.