Claudio Magagnin (our father), was born into a family-owned bar and hotel named La Pineta in the small mountain pass of San Boldo, Italy. He spent his humble childhood learning from earlier generations and perfecting his craft in cooking. From there, he began a new life in Canada with his wife Maria and pursued his love for food as a self taught chef and restaurateur by opening La Roca on Commercial Drive in 1985.

Throughout the years, Claudio owned and operated several restaurants. In 2000, Pasta Amore was established. For over two decades Pasta Amore was a staple in North Burnaby, where family and friends from the community came together to eat, drink and laugh. 

Claudio’s Ristorante is a tribute to our father and his belief of creating an elevated social dining experience that maintains an approachable and authentic ‘home away from home’ atmosphere. Claudio’s bridges traditional with contemporary, where you can expect a fresh take on Italian classics while still feeling like you’re eating dinner at Nonna’s house. The authentic taste of our social dining plates come from fresh, simple, and ethically sourced ingredients with seasonal highlights, that pays homage to the entirety of the Italian peninsula. 

We are excited to continue this journey in the heart of North Burnaby. Thank you for joining us!

Stefano & Daniele Magagnin