Where to eat in Vancouver this fall: new spots and dependable additions

# Quick orientation This brief summarizes Hanna McLean's fall dining roundup for Vancouver. It focuses on three new or newly notable spots she singled out: Maria Celeste, Cloudstreet and RICO Chicken. Each entry notes location, operating hours where provided, what to order, and the practical occasion it suits.

# Maria Celeste — a small Portuguese tasca for focused dining Maria Celeste is a 36-seat restaurant on Fraser Street created by brothers Justin and Cristian Isidro. The space is intentionally cozy and personal, decorated with family photos and references to Portuguese culture.

When: Tuesday to Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m. Order this: Pluma de porco ibérico ($64)

Practical notes: The room is small and the experience leans intimate and deliberate. Make a reservation rather than relying on walk-ins. Expect a-focused tasting or shared-plate dinner rather than a quick meal.

# Cloudstreet — hotel dining that doubles for business and all-day plans Cloudstreet opened inside the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, taking over the space formerly occupied by Mosaic Grille & Bar. It positions itself as a Pacific Northwest restaurant that leans on British Columbia ingredients and a redesigned dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Chef de cuisine Craig Sung, formerly of Forage, is responsible for the food program. The menu spans breakfast, lunch and dinner, with dishes such as seafood chowder, tuna niçoise salad and a signature Cloudstreet burger.

Where: 655 Burrard St., inside the Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Order this: West coast crab and prawn toast ($26)

Practical notes: Cloudstreet is suited to morning meetings, business lunches and hotel dining. If you need a centrally located spot with consistent hours and a full menu, this is the option highlighted.

# RICO Chicken — delivery-only Peruvian option RICO Chicken is presented as a delivery-only Peruvian concept focused on chargrilled chicken. The feature image in McLean's piece identifies it as new and delivery-only, offering Peruvian flavours for takeout or delivery.

Practical notes: Ideal when you want Peruvian-style grilled chicken at home. Check the delivery platform listing for menu specifics, order options and delivery hours since a delivery-only model relies on third-party platforms or direct delivery systems.

# How to use this list

• If you want an intimate, culturally specific sit-down experience, choose Maria Celeste and book a table for an evening service.
• For predictable hours and a central location for meetings or hotel dining, pick Cloudstreet.

Each spot fills a different practical need: small-table dining, hotel all-day service, and delivery-first convenience. The roundup is a compact, usable set of options to consider when planning reservations or delivery this fall in Vancouver.