Looking for a great date night spot this week? Look no further than Gather. A delicious patron focused spot that offers Korean and Italian dishes. They are located downtown between the library and YMCA. This place has great portion sizes and a creative drink menu that is sure to leave you with a lasting impression.
What to Expect?
Gather is one of the few restaurants we’ve been to with a high standard of exceptional customer service. When seated you are given a side stool for your purse which is such a nice touch, especially for someone who normally just shoves her bag behind her on the seat. I’m always looking for the table hooks and always dissapointed. They start you off with a welcoming bite and sip to get things started. The sip is non-alcoholic and the bite is something small yet creative. Gather has won Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2023, so you can expect to see a curated selection of wines on their drink menu.
What Did We Try?
Something to note is that the dishes are not a fusion between Italian and Korean cousine. The dishes are seperate which lets you indulge in your favorite Italian or Korean comfort foods such as gnocchi alfredo or bibimbap. I’ve now been here a few times wich is why I can say it’s their standard of care that really sets them above the rest. The service is absolutely top notch here. My favorite dishes so far are the Fried Tofu and Gnocchi Alfredo.
My runner up choices are their Korean Beef Tacos and Salmon Wasabi. They are signature dishes on their menu which means they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. We loved the tacos. Anything carrying the tender juicy bulgolgi meat to our mouths is a winner. The salmon was artistfully presented and you can watch the chefs plate your meal with their open kitchen concept. Look at that plating! Absolutely stunning work.
Final Thoughts
My final thoughts are this restaurant goes above and beyond to leave a lasting impression on their patrons. It feels like you’re getting dinner and a show with the grand gestures such as the welcome bite, purse stool, and open kitchen. The menu doesn’t change too much between the seasons which makes this place a great staple restaurant. Anyone else cry a little when your ride or die menu item gets taken down? Have no fear, Gather will always be here. Hehehe.
As always I hope this post has helped you with Discovering Kelowna 🍽️