Frequently Asked Questions

Merenda has a special place in the Italian food tradition, so each region has its own ingredients and ways to make it. The word "Merenda" originates from Latin's "merere," meaning "to earn or merit": workers earned a snack time after a long day's work!

Typically homemade, it can be a combination of savoury and sweet recipes. It's prepared with accessible ingredients like cured meats, cheeses, eggs, vegetables and accompanied by refreshing drinks or wine.

We offer a menu that can feature different ingredients and cooking in an authentic Italian style. We recommend allowing a minimum of one hour and half to dine. The menu currently is à la carte, and we are not offering a testing menu.

Please contact the restaurant directly through phone or email (reservation@lacostarestaurant.ca) with any dietary requests and/or allergy restriction before reserving. Please leave us a detailed voicemail if we are unable to pick up the phone.

With adequate notice we are happy to create an alternative menu based on allergy or dietary restrictions.

Please note that an Italian Restaurant can offer a limited selection of vegan food. We can accommodate gluten free options. Please contact the restaurant directly to discuss dietary restrictions before making a booking. We require a minimum of 24 hours notice for any requests and can accommodate a set amount of special menus per evening, based on how many requests we receive. We are unable to accommodate more than one dietary request per booking.

Please note that we do not have high chairs or booster seats for infants. We do not offer a children’s menu.

Our wine list is built around wines from Italy and our local British Columbia vineyards.

No corkage is offered at this time.

Walk ins are welcome, even if we suggest to reserve in advance booking a table online.

Please note that our seating availability is subject to weather conditions

We offer à la carte menu or family-style tasting menu for the entire table to enjoy a convivial 'famiglia' dining experience. The kitchen will prepare sharing plates for the whole table, including three appetizers, two pastas, and a dessert. Beverages are separate.

Family-style menu has a fixed price of $50 per person, applying to the entire table. Children between 3 and 6 years old will pay $30. Children aged 2 and under won't be included in the bill.

Please note that for groups larger than 6, only family-style tasting menu is available.

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Bookings can be cancelled or changed up to 24 hours prior to your confirmed booking time through text message or email.

Please call us at +1-250-797-2000 if you are late for your reservation.

Parking is available in Oyster bay Marina parking lot and on the upper street before Ladysmith Gallery.

• Open:
  

  Thursday - Friday - Monday: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

  Saturday - Sunday: Merenda 12.00 pm - 4.00 pm

  Dinner Thursday through Monday: 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm

• Closed: Tuesday - Wednesday
• Season: From July 2025 till September 30th
• Please note that the kitchen is closed between 4pm and 5pm.

• Address: 611 Oyster Bay Drive, at Oyster Bay Marina, Ladysmith, Stz'uminus Territory, BC, Canada
• Phone: +1 250 797 2000
• Booking a table: click here
• Info email: info@lacostarestaurant.ca

For private events with 8 or more guests, please call +1-250-797-2000 or email reservation@lacostarestaurant.ca

We allow pets in one area on the patio. They can be with you if you are sitting in that area. Kindly ensure they're leashed and keep them off the chairs.

We also suggest reserving a table due to the limited space on the patio area.

You can moor at the dinghy dock. For any information regarding larger boats or vessels, please contact Oyster Bay marina, at 778 787 1801 or info@oysterbaymarina.ca