ViPei Bistro

This is fantastic hidden gem in Stouffeville. Intimate setting with only 10 tables and incredibly attentive and friendly service. Donna happened to be working this evening (she usually only does lunch) and she is the best.
We tried the angry chicken pasta, Gorgonzola chicken pasta, crab cake app, grilled veggies (amazing!). All fresh and perfectly prepared. A lot of care goes in to these dishes. Look forward to frequenting this place on our visits to family in this area.

Came here on Monday night and it was dead quiet. I was hesitent to go in and eat. They had $ 28 dinner specials with lobster unfortunately i am allergic so i didnt get a chance to try. I proceeded with the regular menu and order grillex spring veggie appetizer, calamari, a generous plate of seafood pasta and keylime pie. Cooked foods was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. Keylime pie was a bit sweet for my liking and the bread was average. Prices seem very reasonable for the portions you get. Definitely going back soon.

This used to be Franos.
We came for breakfast/​brunch this weekend and had a very good experience. I love the mascarpone cheese stuffed French toasts. They have a lovely weekend brunch menu. We had both pancake and French toasts; the French toasts were definitely better. Portions were large; very good refillable coffee, and friendly & attentive service.
I’ll be back to try lunch and dinner menus next time.

Had high hopes for this place. But food was bland and mediocre and high priced. Disappointed.

This is the first time I’ve gone to a brunch place in Stouffville and we’ve lived here for 4 years. The place is small and cozy. The waitress there was really friendly and helpful in food recommendations. Seems like she knows quite a lot of the locals that come in. We had the weekend brunch special and boy was it totally worth it. The portions were very generous and definitely worth more than the $ 12 that we paid. Totally worth the time and money to give this place a try in Stouffville.

Vi Pei is obviously a homemade mom & pop Italian style restaurant. The food is fantastic and prepared perfectly. Even the Caesar salad dressing is authentic homemade Italian. You can taste the subtlety of the anchovies. The prices are fair. And service was excellent and prompt.

I just have to reinforce how happy we are to have Vi Pei in Stouffville! Every time we go back we are delighted with the staff, the service, the menu and the delightful presentation! Thank you Vi Pei! Keep up the good work!

I come here for a lunch and ordered the brunch special: Egg benne and the Tenderloin steak sandwich.
Maybe it’s brunch, the presentation doesn’t look as nice as the one shown from the pictures that other reviews have posted. It’s still acceptable but I guess dinner will be better.
Anyhow, the more important factor is taste. The Egg Benne is ok, with runny yolk inside, sauce is on par, so nothing different from the ones I have had before in other restaurants. So it’s ok. For $ 13, acceptable for this dish.
As for the tenderloin sandwich, for $ 16, I think it’s worth the money with the portion of food you get: 6oz tenderloin, bread, sautéed onion, mushroom, bacon, cheese, fries, and salad. Cannot complain…
Looks like in the area, this is the only restaurant that offer these kind of food, so it’s a nice addition to the area. I have mention this on my other review before, this restaurant is very close to Red Bulb, so u can go grab a latte or a nice cup of coffee after finish the brunch here! :)
The décor is ok and clean and my waitress is very friendly! A big plus! I initially give this a 3.5 stars but I give it an extra 0.5 star because of the friendliness of service.

I went here for brunch with my family, the décor is a bit run down and could be freshened up, but the food was delicious and unique! There was so much to choose from, lots of egg Benedict options, omelettes, cheese stuffed French toast, pancakes etc. Pricing is very reasonable and the service was good!

I actually went here after a Unilocal Elite event nearby. I used Unilocal to find it and am glad I did as it’s in a very non-​decript unit in a strip mall that I would not have bothered with for sure.
The place is nice and pretty formal and romantic. I liked that despite being young and not entirely dressed for the restaurant due to coming from something active, the waitress was super friendly and didn’t seem snobby at all.
I forgot what it was called but I had a pasta dish heavily inspired by Indian flavours. It was a risky choice but when I saw it on the menu it was so inventive that I had to try it and I am glad I did; it was delicious! These are the types of menu items I love to see as it distinguishes your restaurant and gives you a signature dish that no one else does.

This little hole-​in-​the-​wall is one of the best restaurants in Stouffville!
The food is very tasty, the portions are huge, the service is friendly and fast, and the menu has a great variety of pastas and Italian-​style meat dishes. They also have a kids menu that caters to even my picky eaters.
I had the scallop spaghettini, which was exceptionally good, and my wife had the beef tenderloin medallions which were cooked perfectly and were served with a staggering array of fresh veggies.
All that and they have a decent and affordable wine selection.
Breakfast/​brunch and lunch are equally good!

Decided to try this place since the reviews were pretty good, and I was not disappointed! As other reviewers said, it’s very reasonably priced and the service was excellent. I had the warm mushroom salad with scallops and it was delicious. The portion sizes are good too — I was stuffed after.
I think we will try the breakfast next :)

I have now been to ViPei a couple of times and am happy to say that it has pretty darn good italian food and fabulous service. So far, the pasta dishes are winning hands down. I tried the Veal Marsala and while quite good, it was not quite the marsala experience I was hoping for. On the other hand, I tried the pan fried scallops with the vodka cream sauce and it was spectacular. I would order this every time if I was not so darn curious. The menu is extensive so you could visit a dozen times and still have a dozen more things to try. The service has been nothing short of exceptional with consistently friendly, professional and informative staff. The décor is exactly to my taste which is to say you could arrive in jeans or a tie and be equally at home.

Pretty safe to say this is the best sit down Italian food in Stouffville. There are a few other options, that may have fancier settings, but this place seems to have the best flavor.
Came here with 7 family members so I was able to taste several dishes. Everyone was very pleased with the flavor, portions, and service.
The interior of the restaurant seemingly hasn’t changed from when this restaurant used to be an Italian restaurant called «Franos», which was also quite good. ViPei has stepped up the menu since the days of Franos. Although I think the new name is weak.
First I want to say that all the pasta was cooked to perfect al dente. I would highly recommend the Tri-​Color Tortellini. Great spinach cream sauce with mushrooms and smoked bacon. Also the Chicken Gorgonzola penne was top notch. Their cheesy cream sauce was very rich and it has great toppings including mushroom varieties and my personal favorite, sundried tomatoes.
Avoid the calamari appetizer, seems obviously of the frozen variety. Not great. But they offer free bread with oil and balsamic, so no worries on the appetizers.
All in all, this place is great for VERY solid Italian food. Great selection on the menu and they feature a lot of seafood. Literally a hidden gem in Stouffville. This place sits between a Subway and Enterprise Rent-​A-​Car. Definitely give it a try!

Short review: Good menu with reasonable prices. Restaurant-​quality food in a bistro setting.
Long review: I’m very happy Vi Pei Bistro opened in Stouffville. This restaurant fills the gap for a family-​friendly restaurant with a menu that will please many palates and prices that won’t break your wallet.
Came here for brunch, lunch and dinner; each time was a good experience. Service is fast and friendly.
Their kids’ menu is great. Healthy options such as pasta and salmon along with the usual breaded chicken strips. The portions are big too.
Desserts are made in-​house. Tried the rolled crêpe, it was delicious! The caramel sauce was sweet (as a caramel sauce should be) and fragrant.

Great selection, this is a Stoufville gem. You need to order the Indian King pasta, fantastic flavor and perfectly spiced. Portion sizes are big so bring your appetite!

Once you taste their arancini you’ll be hooked! I was introduced to Frano’s one evening while out at a friends house visiting. We decided on Italian and when she suggested Frano’s I just went with it. The Pizza, delicious, the calamari, incredible but again, being Sicilian, the arancini brought me straight back to my roots — INCREDIBLE! I will definitely be back when I am in the area! Great job team!

This place was a word of mouth discovery, and did not disappoint. Fresh ingredients and great Italian food flair. Twists on everything, including great pizzas, pasta dishes, all comprised of Italian family expertise. Great host and servers too. Don’t miss their Italian themed desserts or coffees either. Looking forward to going back.