Vancouver Finds - il Giardino

This is not exactly "frugal" dining, but I went here for dinner one time for a special occasion and I had the porcini Mushroom risotto with roasted quail and fresh seasonal berry tart. 

My first impression of my entree was that it was BIG! I usually associate expensive restaurants with tiny dishes, but this restaurant gave me very good portions and I was STUFFED!  

I thought everything was cooked to perfection and the quail tasted nice and juicy!  The best part was the mushroom taste!

I would say this was quite and expensive meal, but was definitely worth it once in a while!  I even saw

Umberto (the owner of the place ) !