There’s nothing worse than having to start the week off with some bad news…
After 8 years, Autostrada is closing their Main Street location on December 14, 2024.
The Italian restaurant has been a neighbourhood favourite since it first opened on Main Street back in 2016.
It’s been a space where the community gathered, celebrated, and shared countless meals.
The announcement was first shared through an email newsletter that went out at 10AM on November 25th, which our community members (Queenie & Melissa) shared with us.
The owners, Dustin and Lucais, expressed their deep appreciation to all their guests and the hardworking team that made the restaurant what it was.
“We want to wholeheartedly thank each and every guest that’s walked through our doors,” they shared, alongside a tribute to the talented staff who brought the restaurant to life.
While the original location is closing soon, Autostrada is optimistic about the future.
Dustin and Lucais encouraged their Main Street supporters to come by for a final meal before the restaurant’s last day of service.
The legacy of Autostrada will live on at their other venues, such as Vancouver House and Capo and The Spritz in Opus Vancouver, where they promise to bring the same care, energy, and culinary excellence their guests know and love.
This closure comes after the shuttering of Autostrada’s Pender Street location earlier this year.
The downtown spot, which began as Cinara back in 2014 before transforming into Autostrada in 2018, was also beloved by its community.
Like Main Street, the closure of Pender was a bittersweet reflection of the changing realities facing small neighbourhood restaurants today.
But as the saying goes, “when one door closes, another opens.” Dustin and Lucais have hinted at exciting plans for the future of Autostrada Hospitality.
Fans of Autostrada’s Italian dishes can take comfort in knowing that the spirit of the restaurant will continue to thrive elsewhere in the city.
So, if you’ve ever enjoyed a bowl of pasta or a glass of wine at Autostrada Main Street, now’s your chance for one last “last supper” as they formally close on December 14th.
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Address: 4811 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R9