Vu Resto & Bar

At Vu Resto & Bar, a wedding dinner comes with the harbour itself as the backdrop, the old port of St. John's spread out below every window.

Vu sits on Duckworth Street in downtown St. John's, looking out over the historic harbour and the downtown streets. The restaurant spreads across two levels, and each room has wide views of the water.

Weddings, anniversaries and other private celebrations can be hosted here for groups of about 20 up to 110 guests, so the space suits both a small dinner for close family and a fuller reception.

The kitchen makes everything in house and from scratch, and the chef will shape a menu for the occasion around the couple's tastes. The regular menu leans on seafood and hearty plates, with dishes such as seared scallops, tuna tataki and cioppino, along with inventive cocktails and desserts that change often.

Event planning help includes audio and visual equipment, and there is free parking just outside the door, a rare thing downtown.

For couples who picture a relaxed, food-focused celebration with the lights of the harbour behind them, Vu Resto & Bar offers an intimate city wedding that feels local and unhurried.