Came here to celebrate my cousins birthday and had a great visit. We sat in the lounge area rather than the traditional dining room which offered a great, lively ambiance. For apps, we got the mortadella focaccia, oxtail raviolis and polenta fries. Food came out quickly and was super flavorful. I got the Cjarsons for dinner and LOVED it. I'm not an apricot person but the flavors and sweetness were so great. What a fun summer dish. Service was always checking in and super friendly. Definitely a highlight of my trip to Vancouver and would absolutely recommend. I hope to come back again should I find myself in the area. read more

My wife hosted her bridesmaid proposal brunch in Carlino's private Alberni Room on July 4th, 2026. Twelve guests, two weeks of detailed planning emails, and a final bill of $1,061.16 including a 20 percent automatic gratuity. Breakfast came at approximately 11:00 AM, the salad course at approximately 12:00 PM, and the mains at approximately 12:40 PM. A morning meant to end at 1:00 PM ran to 2:00 PM. In between, nobody checked on the room. Her mother, a bridesmaid and her brother each had to leave the table and go find a server, roughly every ten minutes, across all three courses. There was no water service. The only pitcher was the one left in the room during setup at 10:00 AM, shared between two tables for the entire event, never refilled. Her father and brother, seated at a connected table Carlino arranged, were never offered the mains at all. Staff assumed they did not want to eat and never asked. Three requests later, the fix was to take food off the platters already on the main table. Nobody asked about allergies or dietary restrictions at any point. One guest has a dairy intolerance and received her replacement main at approximately 1:15 to 1:30 PM, while everyone else was eating dessert. We raised it with the assistant general manager before leaving, and were told to email the events manager. Carlino spent three weeks acknowledging in writing that several of these things went wrong, asked what would be a meaningful resolution, and then on July 31st refused every single option: no gift card, no refund of the automatic gratuity, no credit toward a future visit, no gesture of any kind. The space is lovely and the food was good when it arrived. But if you are trusting Carlino with an occasion that only happens once, understand what the recovery looks like when it goes wrong. read more

Great wine, food, and vibe. I stayed at the Hyatt so I had the opportunity to dine at Carlino for breakfast and dinner. The breakfast is good but they truly shine at dinner. I loved that our waiter was so knowledgeable on wines and he was able to recommend wine that I really enjoyed. I loved the pesto gnocchi, it tasted fresh and was so comforting. I've had many burrata's the burrata here really blew me away. read more

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Okay truly the best dining experience in Vancouver. We happened to be staying in the hotel and went down for a happy hour drink. We ended up getting two rounds and food. The server had great recommendation and the vibes were *chef's kiss*. The staff was so friendly and helpful for breakfast, as well. Definitely coming back. 10/10. read more

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We came here on Christmas Eve during lunch. I think people were still either working or shopping so it was quiet and easy to find a table. The vibe inside the restaurant is warm and cozy. I noticed later while walking to the bathroom that the bar said had a totally different vibe. I got the truffle salmon because I love truffle and couldn't pass on it. It was the best decision. The cook on the salmon is perfect! It's moist. If I describe it like a steak, the doneness would be a medium well. Hubby got a rabbit pasta. I don't tried it because I can't picture myself eating a cute bunny. Did you know that the restaurant has a kids menu!? It's not on a printed menu but they offered it since with came with our toddler. We picked the bolognese sauce. The sauce was done really well. It's not tangy or salty. The sauce is more mellow fitted for a kid's pallets. read more

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Note: This review is for breakfast that was included with our stay @ the Hyatt downtown alberni TLDR: Pretty standard breakfast experience, nothing in particular stood out which was a let down since Carlino is on the Michelin guide. The restaurant was also unfortunately understaffed and had a hard time dealing with a sunday morning breakfast rush. If this meal was not free, we would likely not return. Food: Included in our hotel stay was a breakfast entree and 2 drinks. I had the classic breakfast, green smoothie, and a flat white. I didn't feel like there was anything special with the classic breakfast to justify its menu price ($27). The green smoothie was refreshing and the flat white was as expected for a restaurant that also serves coffee. Price: Again, this was included with our stay at the Hyatt. However, I don't think meals we got reflect their menu prices. $27 for the classic breakfast and $15+ for the smoothie seemed steep to me. Service: For context, we came on a sunday morning around 9:30am. We were at the front of the breakfast rush with 4+ parties coming in after us. The staff was kind and communicative but unfortunately the restaurant seemed understaffed. The servers were running around to many different tables and seemed a little overwhelmed. I wish management would have expected more traffic on a sunday brunch and staffed more waiters. Also, Carlino does provide get-it-yourself fruit + pastries, but when going to the station there were no plates. read more

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Date night at Carlino Vancouver. A Michelin Guide restaurant in downtown Vancouver serving house-made pasta and burrata flown in weekly from Italy. We loved the cozy-chic ambiance, incredible service, and rich Italian flavours. Here's what we ordered: * Daily baked focaccia * Imported burrata * Rigatoni al Ragù * Cjarsons della Casa * Chocolate cannoli * Sunset Bliss cocktail * Basil Limonata Perfect for a romantic night out or celebrating something special! Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Parking (2 hour paid street parking and underground paid parking) read more

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I hosted a private surprise bridesmaid proposal brunch in the Alberni Room on July 4th for 12 guests, and unfortunately the experience was deeply disappointing given the significance of the occasion and the $1,061 bill. Here is what went wrong: The service declined significantly once the events manager was no longer personally present. Our group was consistently forgotten between courses, to the point where my mom, my brother, and multiple bridesmaids had to follow up with servers at 10-minute intervals across all three courses just to get our food. This should never be the responsibility of guests at a private dining event. My father and brother, seated at the separate Poi Room table, were never proactively served the main courses. After three separate requests, rather than preparing fresh portions, staff took food directly from our main table -- reducing everyone's portions. One guest has a dairy intolerance. At no point during planning or on the day were we asked about dietary restrictions. Her separate meal arrived at approximately 1:15-1:30 PM while the rest of the table was already having dessert. This is a health and safety oversight. Neither table received proactive water service for the entire event. We shared one pitcher left from setup. Multiple leftover items including pastries, fruit, risotto, and pasta were not packed. The only items packed were the tiramisu desserts, mixed together and wrapped poorly. The event ran until 2:00 PM instead of the planned 1:00 PM due to slow service pacing. Before leaving, our group raised these concerns directly with the assistant general manager. I followed up in detailed written correspondence, to which Carlino acknowledged several of these failures in writing -- including the mishandling of my father and brother's service and the dietary restriction oversight. Despite this, they declined to offer any form of resolution including a gratuity refund, a future credit, or any gesture of goodwill. The space itself is beautiful and the food quality was good. But if you are planning a private event here, particularly for a milestone occasion, please be aware of what our experience was. I would not recommend this for a special event. read more

Trendy spot ideal for client dinners or intimate dinners with close friends. My friend happened to be an hour late () but the staff were so patient while waiting on me and never made me feel unwelcome. Our server recommended me a mocktail off-menu and it was so fresh and fruity! She listened to what I was looking for and recommended the perfect passionfruit concoction. The carpaccio was good and standard, though I wish it came with more crostini. We needed to order more to finish up the dish. The scallops were perfectly herby and buttery. Cooked to perfection-- not rubbery. We loved the lamb that was cooked to tender perfection. Finally, the tiramisu had a light texture while being rich in flavor. While nothing stood out as being exceptionally memorable, the quality control was really good across all dishes. I would come back! read more

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The restaurant is gorgeous. There is a beautiful wall treatment at the reception area. Inside is very soothing. We had dinner and breakfast here. Dinner: I had the Salmone and my husband had the boar. We shared a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad came out as a head of romaine cut in half covered with Parmesan cheese with a few slices of speck underneath. It was very lightly dressed. Almost too lightly dressed. An hour later we got our entrees. We were told the boar dish took longer to make. Good thing my husband enjoyed it. First time trying boar meat. It is a bit harder than pork. Not tough. Just firmer. We were skeptical about going for breakfast because of the long kitchen wait at dinner. But they have switched to buffet. It was very nice!! We ordered an omelette and smoke salmon Benedict. Part of the price for buffet. Both were Delicious and plated beautifully !! The buffet included congee with toppings. Congee was good and comforting. There were 3 breakfast smoothies. Very delicious! Dinner service was nice and very friendly. Breakfast service was ok. Food was really high quality. read more

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We went to Carlino's for our anniversary dinner. It was our first time being here and the reviews were excellent so hence why we chose it. Food was excellent, I had the bolognese pasta and my husband had the lamb. Everything was well presented & delicious. The other stand out thing was their Sommelier, Laurent, who was super helpful when choosing the wine. The list he has curated is not large (which we prefer) but very well rounded. All in all, this was an excellent place to dine and we will be back again soon. 10/10 read more

Carlino Restaurant - Delicious dessert of espresso, chocolate cannoli and Amaro Montenegro - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great last-minute dinner spot. We ended up going for a late dinner around 8:30 PM. My sister loved the apple ricotta ravioli. She said it was one of the best ravioli dishes she's ever had. We also got the Bolognese, which was really good as well. The restaurant was very accommodating for gluten and dairy allergy with one of the people we were with. It was a really nice environment and the restaurant is located inside of a hotel so that is something to keep in mind. You have to enter the lobby of a hotel and go up the elevator inside the hotel to get there. read more

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We love this place we go as much as we can - awesome staff remembers your name. Just great atmosphere read more

Carlino Restaurant - Their iconic waffle. With Nutella and banana - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Decent food with a significant up charge for the location/ambiance. We had the Frico, francobolli, and casarecce al pesto. The frico was exactly as advertised - it tasted like potatoes with fried cheese, which is a crowd pleaser but also nothing special. The francobolli had an eyebrow raisingly small portion (for any pasta dish, but especially once you factor in the cost). It felt more like an appetizer or amuse bouche than an entree. Flavour was okay but not memorable and certainly not good enough to justify the overall cost/portion size mismatch. The flavours in the casarecce were more noticeable and the pesto came through nicely. Also a much more generously sized dish. Service was very friendly, ambiance is upscale with a beautiful interior. Drinks were also quite good - loved the new amaro sour. Overall, decent food but not amazing, and it feels like you're really paying to eat in the Shangri-La. I'd probably go to one of the other Kitchen Table restaurants over Carlino, but could potentially be convinced to pop in for a drink if I'm in the area. read more

Carlino's might be the only upscale Italian restaurant to really wow me. I'm someone who likes to feel that my money is well spent, therefore when going out to pricier restaurants, I tend to be extra critical of my experience and the food. That being said, I honestly have no notes for Carlino. I had ordered the Salmone al Tartufo Nero ($38) with a Sunset Bliss cocktail ($19) . I was a little worried about the portion size, since our server had mentioned that specific sections of the menu didn't come with sides. The salmon was soft and amazingly seasoned; the skin was super crispy. The salmon was done so well that I even ate the skin (i usually do not have the fish skin). The gnocchi that was served with the salmon was cooked perfectly and very delicious. If I had to take points off for something, it would be for not having more gnocchi. Lastly, the truffle sauce was amazing. It had a strong truffle flavor, but not so strong that it overpowered the salmon. I find that restaurants tend to under season the plate if there is it is served with a sauce, so I was also very happy to find that the salmon was still very well seasoned and there was an amazing balance between the sauce and the seasoning. The cocktail was yummy, with the lychee flavor really shining through. I typically like my cocktails to had the flavor of alcohol more, so I was a little surprised at how I could taste the liqueur. Regardless, it was still a fun drink to have. read more

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Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Food/drink: 4/5 Overall: 5/5 I came here to try the apertivo hour which runs daily from 3-5PM - with the purchase of any drink you receive a charcuterie plate with some cured meats, cheeses, olives and bread. While the drinks were a little pricey - the alcoholic cocktails range from $16-$20 with the non-alcoholic cocktails ranging from $9-10, I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the charcuterie plate that came with them! The drinks both tasted great and so did the plate. As for ambiance, Carlino is gorgeous on the inside but I took one point away as some of the tables weren't wiped off properly and it looked like the owner/ a manager had brought in their baby who was loud the entire time which ruined the atmosphere a bit. The server and bartender were both super friendly and my server only knock was that there was a bit of a delay between when the brought the drinks out and when the charcuterie plate came out but no major complaints there! While Carlino is a fairly expensive place to eat a full meal, I really enjoyed the aperitivo hour here and would definitely come back for it! read more

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Amazing restaurant! Found it by accident on our first night in town and came for an early birthday dinner. The food was incredible, everything we got was very delicious, the service was great and the ambiance made our evening unforgettable. Definitely recommend getting the duck! Birthday tiramisu was a very nice touch as well. Would 100% go back! read more

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We were visiting Vancouver to celebrate my 40th birthday as well as my husband's first time in Canada and chose Carlino based on its downtown location (we were staying nearby) and the glowing reviews. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed. The interior is stunning, and the vibe is effortlessly on point. We were warmly greeted by the host and promptly shown to our table. And then came Sarah. Sarah, our server, was exceptional. Her warmth, authenticity, and attention to detail took our dining experience to the next level. She struck the perfect balance of professionalism and genuine connection--and truly made us feel celebrated. Throughout the meal, she surprised us with little moments of delight that made the evening feel even more special. I can't thank Sarah and the Carlino team enough for such a memorable night. The food, the ambiance, the service--everything was exquisite. Thank you for making my milestone birthday one I'll never forget. read more

Took my partner here for their birthday celebration and thoroughly enjoyed the calm, quiet, yet beautifully decorated restaurant. The style of the restaurant was really well put together and also made for great photo ops! They also had live music on a Sunday evening, which was a nice touch! For a Michelin reccommended restaurant, the ambience was deserving of the rating, while the food didn't quite exceed expectations. *Must try* Focaccia (5/5) - $10 Taste: Not sure if I was hungry or not, but their focaccia is TOP NOTCH! With a slight, crispy crust and soft moist bread dipped into their olive oil and balsamic vinagrette, this was absolute chef's kiss. Portion Size: Good to share between 3 people Olives (3/5) - $9 Taste: I'm not an olive connoisseur so I'd say that their olives were pretty standard as a side starter. The olives at the bottom of the dish were significantly saltier than the olives on the top because it was soaked in brine. Portion Size: Good to share between 3 people Burrata (4/5) - $28 Taste: Delicious and fresh salad with burrata and pear, which added a refreshing and light touch! Portion Size: Good to share between 2 people Capesante Gratinate (Swimming Scallops) (3/5) - $29 Taste: This dish was disappointing as I found it overly salty and absolutely drenched in butter. And this is coming from a butter lover. I could not taste the freshness of the scallops because of all the overpowering flavours. You had to eat it with the bread for it to taste decent. Portion Size: Good to share between 2-3 people Bigoli Al Nero (Lobster Squid Ink Pasta) (4/5) - $45 Taste: The pasta had many redeeming qualities, perfectly al dente noodles paired with delicious lobster chunks. Yet again, I found that the sauce it was served in was on the saltier side. Portion Size: Good portion for 1 person *MUST TRY* Goulash Triestino (Braised Beef Cheeks with Risotto) (5/5) - $50 Taste: The braised beef cheeks have got to be the award-winning dish. If there's anything you should order from the menu this one is it. From the second the beef hits your mouth, you can taste the red wine that the meat has been simmering in. From there the beef just melts right in your mouth. Paired with the saffron risotto that perfectly balances the richness of the beef cheeks, this was what I call a perfect entree. Portion Size: Good portion for 1 person. [Value for Money] For a more upscale restaurant, the portion sizes served were surprisingly decent. I would say, go with the recommended dishes (their meat dishes) and forgo the seafood. Overall, I'd say that the food is above average, but not quite worth the Michelin recommended price point. read more

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I'm reviewing the NYE menu from Carlino. I thought it was pretty amazing for the price. $130 per person for a 3-course meal with prosecco. Additional $70 for wine pairing. The wine pairings were excellent. I had this 11 year old wine from Sicily for my entree. The service was impressive but then again 20% of gratuity was included in our bill. We don't mind though. The servers were there on NYE to work instead of being with their families. They deserve more compensation. Now what can I say about the food. The amuse-bouche was this crab salad in a crepe. It was delicious. I could've eaten more. I had the pan seared Foie Gras. It just melted in my mouth. The wine pairing compliments the Foie Gras. For my entree I had the sea bass. It was cooked to perfection. Crunchy on the sides, flaky on the inside. It tastes milky! I love it. The 11 year old wine pairing for the entree was excellent. The dessert was really good too. I just wish I had more strawberries because it goes well with the wine pairing. The service was attentive. Our server that night was very knowledgeable about the menu. Our overall experience was awesome. If I'm not mistaken Carlino used to be Market by Georges. Renovated and renamed to Carlino. read more

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Had a really great experience at Carlino for my friend's birthday! Easily made a reservation online via Tock - there's a deposit to secure the booking, but it gets refunded afterwards back to the card. We decided to go for the fai tu dining experience ($88 per person). It's a family style tasting experience where the chef picks the dishes! We started off with some bread and olives. The bread was warm and fluffy, and we were given a generous portion of olives! Next was the frico. So yummy! Can't go wrong with fried cheese. Great bite with the potatoes and onions. The liver dish came next and it was so creamy and smooth with great umami. Paired perfectly with the bread and came with a great jam too. Next up was the pasta - they actually gave us two different types of pasta and I forget their names but they were so good! The star for me was the duck breast. Perfectly cooked and came with vegetables. We ended the night with an americano and some desserts. Great service! read more

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We came for happy hour on a Tuesday and ordered a garibubbly for drinks. With drinks you can get whatever you want from the essentially huge charcuterie board. They have a vast array of meats, olives, cheese, spreads and bread. I think for the price of a drink this is a pretty decent deal. But knowing me, I couldn't just get that. We stayed till 5 and ordered a couple items from the main menu. We got the carpaccio and the foie gras. The carpaccio was okay. The truffle and Parmesan were way too overpowering on the beef. The crunchy bread went really well with this dish though. The foie gras was the better of the 2 dishes. It was creamy and luscious. The raisin mostarda went perfectly with this. The server offered us extra bread with the foie gras as obviously 3 pieces was not enough for the amount of foie gras provided. I would have preferred this dish to be served with the crunchy bread from the carpaccio dish as I felt the crunchy texture would have accompanied the creamy foie gras better. We also ordered espresso martinis for dessert and this was definitely one of the best espresso martinis we've had. It was creamy yet strong and definitely makes an impact. Would definitely order this again. At the end of the meal, they brought out 2 cookies as a little dessert. Nice little touch if I could, I would give this place a 3.5 out of 5. Overall, the service was really nice. The atmosphere was relaxed (don't sit at the table near the door as it gets really cold) and not pretentious. The aperitivo deal is definitely worth it if you are a big charcuterie board fan. I would need to go back to try their other items but from the ones I tried it's not bad. Get. The espresso martini. read more

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For Mothers day....we decided on trying Carlino as they were offering a brunch board. Aside from the board, it also comes with 2 coffees and mimosas or champagne. Such a good deal. Everything on the board was delicious. From the bacon to the prosciutto to the strawberry cakes ...except the potatoes. They were bland and not seasoned at all. The bacon and egg soufflé was also cold when it hit our table. No butter was also offered for our bread. I asked for some, but it never came. So i didnt press further. But what irked me off the most was when i told my server to serve the coffee at the same time as the food bec the coffee will be cold. Instead of doing this, coffee was served before the food. And of course, it became Cold and undrinkable for my taste. When i asked for a new cup, she instead wanted to pour hot coffee unto my cup of cold coffee, claiming she was gonna top it up to make it hot. How does that work? Lol. I merely laughed at this and said to pls give me a new cup. And of course i said; " i told you so" for bringing the coffee first. She did apologize. Maybe she was new and got rattled, i dnt know, i got my point across in a very respectful manner. I guess, servers should be trained in proper service and listening skills before being deployed. I still Enjoyed my time, but thought service could Surely be improved. Still, i want to dry dinner service next. Cheers! Happy eating! read more

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The bread is not free. The waitress will ask if you want some bread for the table and maybe olives like it's free but it's not free it's $5 and the bread isn't even warm. The food tastes okay. Very overpriced. Our waitress was weird. She called us a couple of nerds and said we get around because it wasn't our first time in Vancouver. Ugh. read more

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Highly recommend! Had a wonderful dinner with family at this restaurant located in the Shangri-la Vancouver hotel. The food was just perfect and prepared with pride and love. I think my pasta dish was the best of everyone but I'm sure each felt the same about theirs. Love Lisa Rose as our server and she was so unique as just being herself in serving us. The restaurant was packed and a bit humid but we loved our table which was isolated. Great place for our family gathering and definately recommend. Parking is valet or self underground with a direct elevator to the restaurant. Enjoy! Mahalo and Aloha read more

Terrible food, and its presentation is very bad. You can still see the plastic wrap poorly wrapped around the glass. What's worse the service is just bad. They have some weird sass and attitude. If you happened to stay in the hotel, it's better off to just not include the breakfast, it's not worth it. They count every other side order and give you a check at the end. Oh extra charge for side order? They didn't even warn you when you say add it. They don't have a regular check-up in the industry (like how's the food) and they make it like very transactional. Totally not recommended. There are way better alternatives for breakfast/brunch and Italian nearby: The Red Accordion Cincin Risotrante + Bar Tableau Bar bistro Archer Hello Nori read more

This feels like the type of place you bring your parents to to celebrate. Beautiful room & ambiance, but the food wasn't really anything special and way too high of a price. The waiters were very kind and brought out a candle on tiramisu for our friends bday. I got the veal stuffed pasta and left hungry. read more

Carlino Restaurant - Veal stuffed pasta - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Triple date night! Honestly been a couple years since we all sat at the same table together. Loved seeing my friends at this beautiful cove at @carlinorestaurant Wish I was more on the ball and took a photo of the space. Absolutely gorgeous. The service was impeccable and food absolutely delicious. You'd think we ordered one of everything but we didn't! Cocktails were we had New Lease and Notorious F.I.G. My favourite appies and side dishes were the Tuscan kale and tartare. For mains we had risotto nero which had lots of different seafood items including one of my faves octopus. It was a bit "loose" for the risotto but was very tasty. We also had the Holstein Dairy cow steak. Cooked to perfect and tasty. read more

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This is just on the breakfast service. It was amazing food. Egg, bacon and breakfast potatoes and flank steak were all next level good. The coffee latte was amazing and high quality. Service was very very good. Ambiance was cozy, modern and very green. Loved this for breakfast. Highly highly recommend for breakfast read more

I ordered 4 dishes, and after 2 hours, I just had one side dish for now. I think I might just starve to death here. Actually we are celebrating my wife's birthday here, we were happy at the begining and thanks for the experience here, we had a starving birthday. I know I'm not qualified for a ITALIAN FINE DINING restaurant. I might learn Italiano and get a Italian PR to be qualified for this restaurant next time. Thanks from Italy. read more

Carlino Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I went for brunch it was quiet the ambiance and service was good,our waiter was nice and very attentive. Would want to come and try the dinner menu. read more

Carlino Restaurant - A macchiato. - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Great breakfast. Cafe Latte was very fragrant with good clinging foam. Medium poached eggs were very good, soft inside. Potatoes were crispy outside and soft inside. Sour dough toasts were good. Especially like the free pastry with apple filling, flaky and delicious. read more

Found this gem of a place in the Michelin guide. We got four different pastas and they were all amazing. My favorites were the ragu and pesto gnocchi. We loved our meal. It was quiet and easy to converse with my family. Cocktails and wine were excellent. Service was exceptional. I will be returning to try your other pastas!' read more

So I was staying at the hotel next door and I ate a few times at this restaurant! The ambiance is definitely higher class very elegant, not a place that you'll just go with shorts and a muscle shirt if you know what I mean! It has a full bar and there food is pretty good! Music playing in the background and during dinner time everyone is just having a great old time! I had there chicken heart special which was good! Chicken gizzard special which was interesting lol definitely something you wanna try if you like weird foods and the Fish cod was surprisingly good! It's like mini fish and chips lol. We had like tapas brought to us and the steak and fish was good! Customer service was great! Our server was funny and full of life! Definitely a pleasure to have her as our waitress! Definitely a spot you wanna bring a date to or a business netting depending on the time! read more

Carlino Restaurant - Chicken liver and fish platters - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here with friends to celebrate my birthday and they were just so accommodating! My friend Rufina booked days in advance. The place was just beautiful! Felt like we were back in Northern Italy and the live music was such a wonderful addition to the place! Made the place cozy! The food they were serving was brunch and the menu was limited, but otherwise sooo delicious! The drinks came in so strong, but so smooth! Doesn't hit you too hard either! It was a lovely place to catch up with friends and had a wonderful view of the bustling city! The dessert was by far the best thing!! THE BEST TIRAMISU SINCE ITALY FOR ME!! Ahhh! Looked huge but finished it in a heartbeat! Will be back!! read more

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Located on the 3rd floor inside the Shangri-La Vancouver, this restaurant is marketed as a Michelin guide recommended restaurant. Unfortunately I think it fell short from that for myself. I stayed at the hotel so I came by for happy hour and the restaurant was empty, a few days later I came for dinner and the restaurant was empty again. Of course they have no control over this, but what I will say is if this restaurant is so highly rated why was it so empty. When I came to the front desk, I was not greeted I had to make myself known so that someone would come and help me. Once seated my waitress was amazing, both cocktails I received were very delicious. The food was lackluster, came out room temperature at best. I didn't say anything, funny enough a table right next to me complained about how their food came out lukewarm and wanted it remade. The ambience is very beautiful, gold accents a very picture friendly place. I would definitely not be in a rush to come to this restaurant again if I were in Vancouver. read more

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Everyone enjoyed the food. Great service. Sunday night they had live music. Frico was amazing if you like fried cheese (who doesn't?). Cjarsons was a hit as was the rissoto funghi. Definitely will be coming back read more

I was so excited to eat at Carlinos with our party of 7 for a graduation dinner, especially after reading so many glowing reviews online, and after hearing about its Michelin rating. We frequently travel to Italy, love Italian food, and adore the downtown Vancouver food scene. For reference, this is my first yelp review I have ever done. Upon walking in, we were initially impressed with the stunning decor. Seriously, some of the most beautiful ambiance I've seen in a restaurant (where this restaurant gets its two stars from me). The server was very knowledgeable and initially quite friendly. The restaurant had amazing music playing, and the overall ambiance was fantastic. We ended up ordering 4 appetizers, wine, cocktails, and 8 entrees. The price was about $700 for our 7 person party. Unfortunately, aside from one person, nobody liked their meals. For instance, we ordered the burrata which was quite bland, and such small portions we needed two orders to feed our table. We also had two orders of the rigatoni ragu and two orders of the Francobolli di Manzo. The Ragu came out cold, bland, and the pasta was quite undercooked -- arguably some of the worst Ragu I've ever had. The Froncobolli looked as if it had been under a heat lamp for quite some time, as a film had formed over the pasta, the overall taste and presentation was nothing special. People at the table were actually trading entrees to see if someone liked it better. Of our 7 person party, only one person liked their meal (they ordered the Gamberi Blu del Pacifico -- but were also surprised to just be greeted simply with a plate of prawns). Perhaps we didn't understand that this restaurant might work better as a family style type dining. Aside from the food, I think the biggest factor that impacts this rating was the fact that there was a mouse running around the main area right near our feet for the majority of our 2 hour stay. We had to put our feet up on the benches as we were scared the mouse would run over our feet. We watched as the staff tried to get the mouse for over an hour (they never caught it). We were quite distressed seeing a mouse run around in front of us, and the server became quite dismissive, not really understanding how problematic/ unpleasant/ unhygienic and unprofessional this was -- I wouldn't expect this at a McDonalds, let alone a Michelin rated restaurant. She then informed us that they have a mouse problem in this restaurant and have to call pest control daily to help. This piece of information actually made us all feel worse -- it would feel better to know this mouse situation was a "one off" event rather than a daily problem. At this point the server became quite cold to us, despite our party remaining polite while expressing our concern. I was really hoping to love this restaurant, and I hope that my experience was just a one off event. I did leave a review and contact the restaurant but never heard anything back from anyone. It never feels good to spend $100 let alone $700 only for everyone to genuinely hate their food. I really hope that these issues can be ironed out, as I think this restaurant has great potential. read more

I don't normally feel compelled to leave bad or 'average' review but I took my wife and son here for Mother's Day brunch this year, thinking it would be special and having read some good reviews. Sadly, the food was really just 'average' and the ambience was also 'average' as there were very few people there. Oddly, when I asked the hostess over the phone if I could make the reservation later (I had a 10:15 reso) she said their reservations were full, so we rushed down there for our 10:15 and sat in a mostly empty restaurant, I have no idea why they couldn't have taken us at 11. At any rate, we chose to order Ala carte, and the brunch felt like typical hotel food but not high end hotel food, my sausages arrived cold and overcooked, so I sent them back, and all of our meals weren't nearly on par with any of the better known brunch places in the city like 'The Breakfast Table' which we go to all the time but I wanted to try something different with what I thought would be a nicer ambience. Service however was really good, really lovely people, just unfortunate the food was just 'okay'. read more

I'd highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast. There must have been 1/3 pound of meat (sausage plus bacon) in my All Americana breakfast. It was delicious and neither my husband nor I could finish our meals. Service was perfect. The ambiance was nice, too. As a side note, lots of places in Vancouver no longer take cash so we actually left 49th Parallel when we got to the front of the line and saw "no cash." It's not that we couldn't have used a card. It's just that we want to support businesses that provide the cash option and we had Canadian bills to use while traveling. Anyway, Carlino takes cash!! Yeah!! read more

Carlino Restaurant - All Americana breakfast with coffee. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia