North Vancouver, December 1, 2025 – Il Corvo (1052 Deep Cove Road) has officially opened its doors in the heart of Deep Cove, introducing a fresh Italian dining experience to one of North Vancouver’s most beloved neighbourhoods. Named for “the raven,” the restaurant pays homage to the community’s previous long-time watering hole, The Raven pub. At Il Corvo, guests can expect a menu featuring comforting plates of pasta, pizza, and a variety of familiar, yet elevated, antipasti and more.
The 1,711 square foot space, designed by Michele Cheung of local firm , features 106 seats in its dining room and is made to feel cozy with lived-in warmth – reminiscent of having family dinner in Nonna’s dining nook.
“I grew up in Deep Cove, and so, when the space became available, we knew we wanted to reimagine it into a new restaurant experience for the neighbourhood,” says co-owner and longtime Deep Cove resident Stacie Watson, who operates Il Corvo alongside her husband, Michael Watson. “Both Michael and I love to travel and Italy is one of our favourite countries. We love Italian food. We wanted to create a place that was both special and approachable. Simply, a place for the whole community to enjoy with the whole family.”
The menu, created by chef Tyler Thompson (previously Block Kitchen & Bar in Victoria and Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort and Ranch), is centred on ingredient-focused cooking, featuring handmade pasta and pizza designed for sharing. “The menu is definitely meant for guests to order a few things to try together. Our goal is to highlight simple, honest flavours. We want them to shine on the plate,” says Thompson.
Highlights include: an Anchovy Toast; Arancini con Caciocavallo Affumicato with grana padano fonduta, radicchio, and aged balsamic; and Chicory salad with radicchio, frisée, preserved lemon dressing, fennel, mint, pine nuts, and olives. Pastas include the Radiatori alla Vodka, Rigatoni Boscaiola, and Mafaldine con Cavolo Nero. Pizzas feature the classics, Margherita and Pepperoni, as well as Diavola and Mortadella creations. There are also several mains, including a Chicken alla Milanese, Seared Steelhead, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
General manager Geoffroy Roulleau (previously owner of Feast Neighbourhood Table) leads the front-of-house team. A hospitality veteran, Roulleau was instrumental in curatingthebeverage program, which features a selection of classic Italian-style cocktails (negronis and espresso martinis on-tap), BC and Italian wine, local BC beer, and non-alcoholic options, such as craft sodas from Vancouver’s Not Too Sweet.
“I am thrilled to join Il Corvo’s opening team – it is truly a wonderful addition to the North Shore,” adds Roulleau, a trained chef, who later transitioned to the front-of-house, where he then worked under some of the world’s best chefs, including Guy Savoy, Alain Ducasse and Jean-Paul Bucher.
On the restaurant design, Il Corvo’s is all about bringing the feel of Nonna’s to diners through details layered throughout the room. InDesigns by Michele’s vision combines a velvet-inspired deep green with warmth and texture: plush chairs wrapping the perimeter; soft lighting accents with vintage Italian glassware; custom bistro curtains; and gallery-style walls featuring personal photographs of Italy.
“The design of our room truly came together because of family,” adds Stacie. “Michele is my talented interior design cousin, and she really understood what Michael and I were looking for. Michael’s mom helped us sew all the bistro curtains and my Uncle Steve helped us arrange so much – he is our most amazing handyman. This restaurant couldn’t be possible without them.”
Branding was created by award-winning Vancouver-based firm
Il Corvo is currently open for dinner service seven days a week, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests can make a reservation or walk-in for a spontaneous meal. In the near future, Il Corvo will launch brunch this winter and add a take-out window in the spring time.
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