While not perfect, it's a darn good experience. The food is always prepared with excellence in mind and the attention to allergies is second to none. The dining room can be loud but if you get the right seating, it's very intimate and perfect for a date night out. On our most recent visit, Matt was our server and he was thoughtful, engaging and while busy, never made you feel like he had somewhere else to be... The food is good. It's tasty and while some things are just ok/good, the overall experience is always the same and its a staple on our trips to Whistler. read more

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An amazing meal! The hostess was so welcoming, and our server provided wonderful service. The salmon crostini starter was delicious. The standout dish for me was the lobster & saffron spaghettoni (a bit rich and creamy but good), along with the incredible gem lettuce caesar. Everything was perfect, including the kids' steak and Tofino spring salmon. Definitely coming back to Il Caminetto! (Actually, we dined here twice during our week stay in Whistler) It's great to stumble upon this great Italian restaurant in the village! We will be back! read more

We came for carb loading our first night in Whistler. The menu has lots of other options, but especially with kids, we focused on the pastas. They start you with house bread: sourdough or focaccia. The sourdough had a good chew on the inside, and the kids loved the focaccia. Cocktails: - Prosciutto d'or: whisky washed with prosciutto, honey, amaro nonino gran reserva, cocchi vermouth bianco - Casa di nocciola: rum based, with hazelnut and Cointreau - like an Italian tiki drink Food: - Grilled Humboldt squid: with cannellini beans, nduja, cabbage, fennel, cabbage - like grilled squid steaks but with tons of flavor in the sauce, which was the highlight for me - Rigatoni bolognese: good for kids, generous on the beef - Lobster + saffron spaghettoni: we actually doubled up on this one. Local nova scotia lobster, white wine, cream, snap peas, calabrian chilies, lemon pangrattato - Sautéed rapini: some much needed greens They also have a kids' menu, which has stuff like a steak tenderloin, Caesar salad, rigatoni bolognese, and a really hot deal of a gelato for only $5.50 Canadian. The portions were generous for the kids! Service was friendly, and it had upscale but not snooty vibes (the heated outdoor seating area is a bit more casual). This was a solid first dinner for the trip! read more

I came here with my group during my stay at Whistler and the food here was one of the best! We came as a group of 9 so my friend called to make a reservation ahead of time. Our server was extremely attentive and helpful with making my choices. I got the lobster + saffron spaghetti and it was amazing! The citrus note was pretty strong but I think it actually helps with the creaminess of the dish. The lobster was fresh and yummy. My partner got the rigatoni bolognese, and I thought it was just okay. The rigatoni was actually quite heavy so it was difficult to finish. We also got the roasted cauliflower to share, and I think it was a great dish to add. read more

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I always love Il Caminetto you can't go wrong with any item on the menu! The cocktails are always amazing and the som/bartender will never steer you wrong - they also have a full bar and can make whatever drink you like. I love the complimentary bread, and their pastas and appetizers never disappoint. Exceptional service and food always, can't wait to come back! read more

We went here a few years back when it first opened and we had a mixed experience with food and service - glad we decided to try again as it was exceptional! We were sat in a lovely cozy booth near a fire place which worked well for me as I currently have a broken leg and it was easy to navigate! Service was exceptional throughout as was the food! We began with woke cocktails and some smaller plates: Delicious warm olives, one of the best burrata dishes I have ever had with the freshest local tomatoes. A delicious dish and out of the world squid!! We then shared an amazing lobster, saffron linguine which was one of the best pasta dishes I have ever had! Perfect start to our Whistler anniversary trip!! read more

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Amazing place! Our server (Matthew) was so kind to our kids. Very attentive. Food was delicious--loved the rigatoni. Cozy ambiance. Worth the hype and the price. Highly recommend! read more

Everything we had at Il Caminetto tasted amazing. The flavors really stood out. We sat at the bar and our bartender was great: very helpful and genuinely fun to chat with. Loved learning that some dishes can be ordered as half portions, which is perfect for trying more items or small appetites. I also really appreciated being able to order my dish without shrimp due to my allergy. It tasted perfect and I'd absolutely order it again. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but thankfully everything was so delicious. read more

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I was in Whistler for conference and so I made reservations at some of the restaurants recently recognized as among the best in Whistler according to Vancouver magazine. It included Il Caminetto. We had dinner reservations for 7pm. We arrived early but they gladly seated us early. It was midweek, so they had space. It's a sleek, modern space. I wouldn't expect less from a Top Table Group restaurant. I had looked up the prix fixe menu on their website before arriving, and I noticed was different than what was presented when we arrived. The online menu was $44 and had four courses, but the one presented to us was $49 for 3 courses. Still a fantastic deal. I noted that the website did update 2 days later to match. I tried the following: - Octopus - Excellent. It was the soffritto and white bean puree that are the real stars of this dish. - Beet and Burrata Insalata - Very good. I'm not much of a beet person, but the vinaigrette made the beets surprisingly good. - Duck Breast - Very good. Duck was cooked just to the right doneness. - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Very good. Pasta was the perfect texture. Sauce was delicious. - Lemon Bomba - Good. Wasn't sure what to expect, but was very happy with it. - Tiramisu - Very good. I could taste a little more liqueur was used than in most recipes Service was solid. No issues. Overall, a very good experience. Very good quality food, string service at incredible prix fixe value. I would definitely return. read more

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We came in November and tried their Prix fixe menu. The service was top notch and the food was delicious. (Especially the tiramisu!) We wish the hummus came with bread. I had a glass of rose and it was ok. The Caesar that my bf ordered was very spicy. Maybe we should have sent it back. The dinner took rather long as it took 2 hours for us to be served 4 courses. They offered us bread in between courses and we appreciated that. The restaurant is spacious and beautiful and good for couples. It was a little loud but there were lots of families dining as well. Overall, I would come again! read more

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Ambiance was great and the service was friendly. Located in a cute village and you have to walk there from parking about a 5-10 minute walk depending which garage you parked at. Food was okay. Honestly I wasn't super wowed but it was still good. I don't believe the price point was worth it (TO ME) but you're paying for the environment and white glove service. Why wasn't the price point worth it? For $39.5 you get ground beef wagyu rigatoni, which in my opinion is not worth it because the point of wagyu is the marbling and steak aspect. What is sold as wagyu is almost certainly just trimmings and other cuts of beef that cannot be turned into steaks. Of course this isn't the fault of the restaurant but the point is just comparing price to what you receive. We did the $49 three course menu for two and ordered a few supplement items, and the bill came out to ~$180. The server did fail to mention that the sparkling water was an extra cost, and we were charged $19 for two bottles of Pellegrino. Also quite stingy on bread. You will receive one square of bread (lol). The service did take a bit longer than usual. We finished dinner in 2 hours for people who can usually leave a restaurant in 30 minutes (we eat fast because we move fast). The dessert was excellent however! read more

One of those meals you think about for a while after you leave. The lobster linguine is to die for!! Every dish was such a treat to enjoy and a lovely combination of flavors. Servers were attentive and gave great recommendations and insights. Definitely book a reservation beforehand. Small warning that even with a reservation, we did wait more than 10 minutes to be seated but we did go during a busy dinner rush. Highly recommend and hope to visit again. read more

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Chris our waiter was spot on. Absolutely the best Italian cuisine. You must book your reservation. read more

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I didn't have a high expectation for this place just because it's located in a busy resort town but the food quality was top notch here. We had a frutti di mare, a lobster linguine, and a mushroom risotto to share and they were all amazing. Pastas and risotto were cooked to perfection and the seafoods were fresh. Service was also great and the restaurant had a luxurious ambiance. I'd highly recommend making a reservation during peak season. We went for a dinner on a Wednesday and the restaurant was packed. read more

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The food is incredible. The steak Florine is incredible (and the sides that come with it are so good) and so is the ragù pasta. Their apps with the salami and cheese are both good. The service from our waitress was great but the hostesses are a little abrasive. You also can't even get a drink at the bar if you're waiting for your table. I would definitely go back. read more

Incredibly stylish while cozy at the same time. An entire page dedicated to negronis in the cocktail book. Expansive wine list with a very helpful somm (shout out to Quintin!) Lots of variety in the menu; was hard to choose as everything looked amazing. The salmon crudo was one of the best we've ever had, and the lobster fettucine is to-die-for. Veal cheeks and eggplant parm were both prepared to perfection, as were the bomba and bodino desserts. Last but not least, our server Joe was nothing short of fantastic. Everything far exceeded our expectations! read more

II Caminetto - Rigatoni Pomodoro, Lobster Fettucine and Duck Sugo Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Best meal in Whistler. Meatball appetizers were out of this world. Don't pass them up because you've had meatball appetizers a million times. That would be tragic. Beef carpaccio was spot on. Lobster spaghetti was full of flavor. Scallops and pork Jowl tortellini was excellent and the chicken saltimbocca was simple but satisfying. The service was what you'd expect from a fine dining establishment. Very attentive. Come here and you won't be disappointed. read more

Came here for thanksgiving (US) dinner with some friends on a vacation together and the food was ABSOLUTELY delicious! We each ordered off of the prix fix menu so we could order an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Everything was outstanding. The service was also outstanding. The ambiance was intimate and felt cozy. Me and my man were actually admiring the decor and the design of the inside of the restaurant. We just thought is was really nice and modern. I ordered the gnocchi, mushroom risotto, and tiramisu for dessert. I love risotto, and not every restaurant knows how to properly cook risotto. Il Caminetto prepared it perfectly. There was so much yummy flavor in the food. We had a really enjoyable dinner experience here. I wish the tiramisu was not so large because I wanted to eat all of it/take it home, but I was so full! If you are looking for a comforting meal in Whistler, I would definitely book a reservation here. It seems to be quite popular, and I can see why! The food, the staff, and the ambiance are all A+++ read more

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Great dining experience with a custom menu for my large party. Our server, Chris, was attentive and great at recommending options to suit everyone's taste. 10/10 read more

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The ultimate fancy Italian dinning has a low lighting intimate dining experience. With white table clothes and a high end modern decor one can tell the experience will be top notch. In the middle of all the village it's best to make reservations because it gets very busy and books up fast. Everything on we order was very delicious I truly enjoyed the Bolognese and Lobster Saffron Linguine. The menu has a great variety of options and everything sounds great. Also have a great wine list. Inside outside seating, gets cold outside so they have blankets and share space heaters. Great accommodating dining experience for all age and palette. read more

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Fancy Italian spot in Whistler, the mushroom risotto and lobster linguine were really good. Drinks were meh for me. They are busy so make a reservation ahead of time read more

Gorgeous restaurant. Food was disappointing honestly. Stingy on the bread. They give you one piece each. Lobster saffron linguine was recommended and what they are "known for". I was hoping for way more flavor. It fell flat. Bland. Wagyu meatballs, good, not amazing. Halibut also fell flat. Also bland. This was our anniversary dinner and the flavor of our meals was disappointing. Not worth the price at all. Service was excellent. Tiramisu was also excellent. Wine was great. read more

II Caminetto - Italian Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

I wasn't sure what to expect of the restaurants in Whistler Village since usually these "resort" area establishments are mediocre. I was so happy to have wasted concern here. From the initial warm greeting at the entrance (although the 17 was miffed when hostess immediately asked if she wanted a kids menu lol) to dessert, service was timely. It was a full house with some large parties so I expected to wait a while between our Prix Fixe courses. Teen ended up getting just bowl of Minestrone, and the server was considerate to ask if she wanted it to be served when our mains came out. The food was excellent and the portions are on the large side for a 4 course Prix Fixe dinner. This was an excellent way to end our daytrip ziplining in Whistler. read more

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It's very hard to get reservations and there were few opportunities for walk in this season (last season if we came early, they sometimes would let us in). I think they open at 4:30 or 4:45 on one side of the restaurant, and even with that earlier seating, they're still fully booked! I was a little disappointed this year but this place is still one of my more favorite spots in Whistler. Service felt a little more rushed and cold this time, but it was fine. Food-wise: Kids had steak and butter pasta. Both were good - somehow the butter pasta was the bigger hit. Kids minestrone soup portion is huge but kids didn't love it because the vegetables are very hard in it - you can tell it's fresh veggies because they don't cook it down until the veggies are soft. I wouldn't get it for kids again unless i'm with kids who like hard crunchy vegetables. Also, side note, the minestrone soup tastes like it is loaded with cheese. I wish it didn't have so much cheese. Chicken Saltimbocca: WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW. THE CHICKEN WAS PERFECTLY COOKED. THE FLAVORS. Wow so good. Even the brussel sprouts with it were so good. This sounds like a boring dish but it was lick the plate so good. Lobster saffron pasta: lobster was PERFECTLY cooked. Pasta tasted a little fishy Rigatoni with pomodoro sauce: perfect, no real tartness, smooth Bolognese: I didn't care for it. Too meaty, very one note meat. Lasagna: I didn't like the clove flavor in the meat and it had huge chunks of spinach to note: I paid to add on black truffles and they were TERRIBLE. It tasted old and stale. There was no truffle essence. I don't know if this was just a bad batch of truffles but I would not order truffles here again unless they could confirm that they got fresh truffles. I have visited a restaurant that specializes in truffles and I always wondered what they meant about they get the best and freshest truffles, but now I know that truffles can be bad. It's very nice inside but not everyone is dressed up and they don't seem to mind. We had kids with us and we weren't the only one. But we did go at 4:45. I'd guess at later seatings maybe there are fewer kids. Oh yeah the maple bacon old fashioned is tasty! I would definitely visit again but if there's no reservations I don't think I'll try as hard as before. read more

The blond lady with glasses at the host stand was extremely racist. My fiance and I got there right at 5 pm and there were lots of tables open on the patio and indoors. The hostess very obviously looked me up and down and said that there were no tables available. She then said can only do bar seating and then put us at the very end of the bar. Didn't even ask if we would like to put our name down to wait for a table. Also, the whole night we were there for about 90 minutes, the indoor seating was less than half full. Plenty of table seating. We also saw a lot of other groups walk in and none of them got put at the bar, a lot of them were able to get seated at a regular table. It was so obvious that we were given differential treatment and it feels like discrimination because we were both Asian. If it is because we are not welcome, just say that then next time. The attitude and service we got from the hostess stand was extremely bad, and put a sour taste in our mouth. The guy servicing us at the bar was nice but the experience coming in was so jarringly rude that we will never come back again, and will be letting our friends know. And if you look at prior reviews, a lot of POC had similar experiences at this establishment and it seems to be a pattern of treatment. read more

Decided to return here after a disappointing first visit last year. Last year the dishes we ordered were a bit bland and overwhelming (cauliflower steak and a pasta dish) but we decided to give it another shot during $43 prix fixe week and am so glad we did. Service started off a bit rude but ended with a different person who was very friendly. The initial person's attitude seemed to change when she realized we just wanted water vs wine...speaking of, they offer both still and sparkling water to start (wish they would have clarified sparkling water was an extra $9.50 since not all restaurants charge for this). Anyways, the menu had lots to choose from which is great. For 1st course, we got hummus (super creamy but could have used more items to scoop it up with), tomato crostoni (delicious flavors, yummy bread but a little heavy w the green spread). 2nd course: mushroom risotto (soo good with lots of chunks of mushroom throughout!), burrata and beet salad (loved this too. Light, great flavors and good contrast to the heavier items). 3rd course: salmon + octopus (was supposed to be branzino) was delicious and cooked well. I suspect branzino would have been lighter than the salmon and therefore better w the sauce but everything was still good. Chicken and pork jowl w Brussel sprouts was delicious!! Super flavorful and complimented each other in texture and flavors. 4th course: tiramisu (perfect and amazing!!! Cake was soaked in rum with yummy layers of marscapone and bits of crunchy chocolate on the top. So yum) and petit fours (it was nice to try different items but wasn't as impressed with these). All in all was very happy we gave this place another shot and looking forward to returning again in the future! read more

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I brought two of my friends here based on the reviews! It didn't disappoint and my friends and I left very happy with the experience. Even though Whistler area was off season, the restaurant was packed. Even though we didn't have reservations, we were sat pretty quickly. Our server, Steven, was really awesome. He answered all our questions and was very friendly. We chose 4 course meal and it was definitely a bang for your buck. It was a lot of food for $43 CAD. We were able to choose one dish each Cicchetti, Antipasti, Secondi and Dolci. Loved the interior of the restaurant. It was romantic, clean and classy. If I ever come up to Whistler again, this will be a spot I will happily go back to. read more

II Caminetto - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Had dinner here on Thursday night. This restaurant was offering a $44 CAD four course option - an amazing value. The portions were huge! The restaurant was packed so we sat at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. Dinner started with a huge basket of bread with selections to choose from. Our next course was opted for the olives and the hummus. Both delicious. The next course we had the minestrone and the mushroom risotto. These both had very good flavor but were so rich. I should have stopped there! I had the polenta and couldn't even finish half of it. Luckily our room had a microwave so my husband was able to eat it the next day. He had the halibut which I tried and was very fresh. For the dessert I made some room for the Hazelnut Bomba. It was AMAZING! I tired to finish it all but sadly had to leave a couple of bites. Great restaurant in the heart of Whistler village with very nice decor. read more

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Polpettine 5 wagyu beef meatballs, super crispy, medium rare inside, flavorful, salsa puree, slightly sour Lobster Saffron Linguine 5 chewy juicy lobster chunks, soft noodles, white wine, cream, lemon heirloom carrots, chilies, breadcrumbs, super creamy, flavorful Grilled Branzino & Octopus 4 medium juicy, crispy skin, chewy octopus, root veggie stew, olives, beans, arugula, medium flavorful read more

I really loved the food and service, also the overall atmosphere of it was amazing. No doubt that this is a good place to eat dinner with all ages. You should definitely try Il Caminetto! read more

A near perfect experience that took the sting off the price. We walked up without a reservation and got on the waiting list for patio seating. They texted 45 minutes later when a table opened up and we had the most pleasant and lovely waiter. My husband's halibut special was so good he had a difficult time putting his fork down between bites. The real winner was my rigatoni pomodoro. Such a simple dish and executed to perfection. Exactly what I was looking for. A large bowl of noodles with a textbook pomodoro perfectly coating them. The best pomodoro I've ever had in a restaurant. Pro tip: If you sit on the patio and are cold they have blankets to offer you. read more

Ok, this is fine dining......It was awesome, all the way around. The service was off the chart, the food was delicious, and fresh....You kinda need to dress up for this place, they have a coat check, but do not come in shorts and flip flops.....This place oozes class......It is not cheap, but you get what you pay for.....The wine menu is 36 pages....Just saying.... I will definitely be coming back here again, and bringing my friends read more

Fantastic service and ambiance. The wait staff is top notch, patient, explains everything very well, changed your silverware, is attentive etc. Most of the food is very flavourful. - steak - I sampled my kids children's steak. It's not a big portion but is among the best done steaks I've had. Very crispy on one side, and very tender and juicy. - Mushroom Risotto - wow very flavourful, can definitely taste the truffle and mushroom flavour. - Wagyu beef Tagliatelle Bolognese - wow the flavour here is amazing. So rich and smooth. I could eat this every meal! - Veal Milanese - this was huge, and fried well, but for being one of the more expensive dishes on the menu, the flavour was flat. This was my order and as luck would have it was a bit disappointing. The only thing that keeps me from giving 5 stars. Overall would definitely recommend the place. read more

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The restaurant itself is clearly popular with the local crowd, but the service felt very uneven. If you order bottle of wine, the servers are warm and attentive, constantly checking in. If not, the attention noticeably drops. I couldn't help but feel a subtle bias in how we were treated compared to others. Throughout the entire meal, not once did our server check in on us to ask how the food was or if everything was alright, never asked if we have allergies --yet I watched him go over to the next table multiple times, chatting and checking how's everything the whole time. I still left a 15% tip--reasonable given the quality of service. Instead of a simple "thank you," the server ripped up the receipt, tossed it on the table, and walked away without a word. That kind of unprofessional behavior left a lasting bad impression, especially in what's supposed to be a fine dining environment. Respect for all guests should be the baseline. read more

First time in the village for business and I bribed a colleague to go to II Caminetto with me. He got the steak and I got the pappardelle bolognese. Nice cozy dining room, but a little Loud. overall pleasant experience and good food. read more

II Caminetto - Caesar Salad and pappardelle bolognese - Italian Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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From start to finish- everything was FANTASTIC! Our waiter was Chris. He recommended appetizers and meals. We went with one of his recs for appetizer and one of his meal recs. (Mushroom risotto and Lobster Linguini) both were excellent!!!! We chose Burrata and Eggplant Parmigiana. Both were EXCELLENT!!!! The bread was GREAT the atmosphere was great!!!! We enjoyed the whole experience! We will Definitely go back!!!! Thank you Chris! read more

II Caminetto - Lobster Linguini - Italian Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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The service at the table was wonderful. They take their opening time very seriously so don't show up for 5pm reservation at 4:58 though we were told to go outside and wait Glad they redeemed themselves with the food too- yellowtail was some of the best I've had, steak and lasagne were also amazing and perfectly cooked! read more

II Caminetto - Apple dessert - Italian Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

This place is one of the more popular restaurants in Whistler so I recommend along a reservation in advance if you have a larger group. Italian food is not my favorite, but when I was walking around the village they had a giant photo of the saffron lobster linguini which lured it mine. It did not disappoint! My only complaint about this place was that the service was incredibly slow. It may have just been an off right, but we were there for over three hours. read more

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Decided to try this Italian restaurant and it was fabulous. Had the breaded meatballs as an appetizer, and then split some pasta and finally ended with the halibut. Everything was very tasty and the waitress was outstanding. I think her name was Sabrina. read more

Came here with friends for thanksgiving dinner and it far exceeded our expectations. The drinks were immaculate and the service was great as well. Our server really helped us out with picking the right cocktail and he explained the menus perfectly so we could decide whether to do the prix fixe menu or not. We decided to go with the 4 course menu vs a la carte because it was the best bang for your buck! If you like wine, they had a wine pairing for an additional 43 dollars for the 4 course menu. The appetizers were pretty good but it was the main dishes that were the star of the show. The veal gnocchi was probably my absolute favorite. My girlfriend is obsessed with gnocchi and she kept saying it was the best she has ever had. I would have to agree with her on that. The bolognese was yummy too but the gnocchi was the winner for us. And as for the dessert... we were so full but the dessert looked amazing. The tiramisu was the showstopper at the end for sure. We had a very pleasant experience dining here and we will definitely be coming back here for dinner on our next Whistler visit. read more

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