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Enjoy a delicious sit-down lunch for $20 - tax & gratuity included! This is a list of restaurants offering lunches with fresh, seasonal and quality ingredients--where the majority of the menu items range from $10-15. And of course, ice cold aqua is always a great pairing with lunch! ;)

 1. Vij's Rangoli

1488 11th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
(604) 736-5711

Category: Indian

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/10/2011

Still a winner for best samosa in the City!

My friends and I decided we wanted to go somewhere that was healthy and had good nourishing food for dinner one night. A little indecisive, we all agreed Rangoli was a safe bet, and so we dined. I had the…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/20/2011

    A bustling spot serving nourishing Indian cuisine with exquisite taste and quality ingredients, just… Read more »

 2. Café Medina

556 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
(604) 879-3114

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/14/2011

Once again, felt good, got chatty with great company, and had a delightful afternoon at Medina - right on par with the perfect atmosphere set by great ambience and background music. So enjoyable!

- Paella was okay. The spicy chorizo was the only…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/18/2011

    A delightful day spot on Beatty perfect for a hearty breakfast or lunch of delicious, quality… Read more »

 3. The Wallflower Modern Diner

2420 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-7554

Categories: Diners, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/8/2011

Funky and smilin', our hipster-esque server greets the young man with a deep brown beard at the table beside us, "Well hello there! You're lookin' mighty beardy today!" We all laughed. Our server was fabulous and let us hang out there for a good 3…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/20/2011

    Another great experience at the Wallflower. I met up with a girlfriend for dinner tonight… Read more »

 4. Uva Wine Bar

900 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L9
(604) 632-9560

Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Cafes

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

3.0 star rating
  Update - 1/26/2012

Lounge out over at Uva on a weekend, and sit back and relax to a hearty brunch and a decadent latte! Expect dishes that not artfully arranged because Uva is all about its fresh quality ingredients and good taste.

We came for a meeting and had the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/16/2011

    Among the many small groups of two or three, we lounged to some lattes and Earl Grey Martinis for a… Read more »

 5. Ajisai Sushi Bar

2081 W 42nd Ave
Vancouver, BC V6M 2B4
(604) 266-1428

Categories: Sushi Bars, Butcher

Neighbourhood: Kerrisdale

5.0 star rating
  8/8/2011

Best Negitoro Roll I've ever had in my life - Highly Recommend!
I'm talking melt in your mouth satisfying-perfect tuna belly and fresh green onion. Mmm, so heavenly.

We came tonight (Sunday, 8PM) and there was a 45 minute wait, so we ordered take-out…More »

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 6. Campagnolo

1020 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 484-6018

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Strathcona

4.0 star rating
  5/24/2011

Comfortable, casual Italian in a small contemporary space on Main - good for dining at often and any day of the week. It's another spot in Vancouver that proves delicious, quality food doesn't have to be expensive.

Perfect portions at a reasonable…More »

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