If you are looking for a taste of the old country, or are just craving some comfort food, look no further than the newest addition to the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Roma Nord Bistro officially opened its doors at the downtown Rotary campus on March 30, bringing a taste of Roman-style Italian cuisine to Kelowna diners.

害羞草研究所淲e could not be more pleased to welcome Roma Nord to the RCA and Kelowna community,害羞草研究所� said Colleen Fitzpatrick, the executive director of the RCA. 害羞草研究所淭he culinary arts are a beautiful, engaging way to create cross-cultural understanding, and we害羞草研究所檙e confident that Roma Nord害羞草研究所檚 fresh, flavorful food will pair perfectly with the local Okanagan art and music that we feature in our Atrium.害羞草研究所�

The menu, ranging from everything from pastas to pizzas, could not be more authentic - owners Danilo and Angela D害羞草研究所橝lba emigrated from Rome, Italy to Canada approximately five years ago. Danilo said, through a translator, that the couple害羞草研究所檚 dream is to 害羞草研究所渂ring the experience of dining on a Roman piazza to Kelowna.

害羞草研究所淲e want people to understand what makes Roman food distinct from other Italian cuisines. We want to create something true to our Roman roots.害羞草研究所�

Both Danilo and Angela are well-versed in the culinary world. Danilo spent many years managing his family害羞草研究所檚 butcher shop in Italy, with Angela joining the business as an experienced home cook.

Their motto? 害羞草研究所淔ewer ingredients, but lots of love.害羞草研究所�

The D害羞草研究所橝lbas seem to have already made Kelowna their home.

害羞草研究所淲alking around Kelowna in May, when the flowers are coming out, reminds me of being in Rome in the spring,害羞草研究所� said Danilo. 害羞草研究所淭he climate, the vegetables, the fruit, and the wine害羞草研究所攊t害羞草研究所檚 all very Roman.害羞草研究所�

The fully-licensed bistro is open for both dine-in and takeout Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

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