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Hot Dining: Casual Restaurants for Quick Eats

The tiny Notturno Paninoteca serves big flavours. Photo by KK Law

These no-nonsense, casual and usually busy eateries offer flavour-packed fare to satisfy appetites on the run.

1 Notturno Paninoteca Compact but classy Gastown foodie hangout with a truly European feel. Go for the panini and bruschetta, paired with smartly picked wines.

2 La Taqueria Pinche tacos, quesadillas and more. Tasty, authentic Mexican street food, made with local and sustainable ingredients, served in bright, cozy rooms.

3 Big Lou’s Butcher Shop Wallet-friendly báhn-mi, roast beef sandwiches and giant pastrami on rye at a friendly combo butcher shop and take-out counter.

4 Patisserie Lebeau Irresistible savoury or sweet Belgian waffles (try the poached-pear with caramel sauce), sandwiches, croissants and other delights, a stone’s throw from Granville Island.

5 Sciué Popular downtown and Yaletown panini spots for fresh pasta, flatbread and pastries in a lively atmosphere.