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Cafe Carlo, Winnipeg, MB

Cafe Carlo

4.7
4.7
2156 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
Cafe Carlo is a friendly, unpretentious Canadian bistro located in Winnipeg’s Little Italy neighborhood. Cafe Carlo’s warm, comfortable atmosphere has been a staple in Winnipeg’s dining scene and continues to be considered among the city’s best restaurants since it was established in 1989. The atmosphere and the décor have evolved from the restaurant’s humble “rummage sale” chic beginnings. The owners and employees believed that a great restaurant simply was meant to be “about the food”. The passion of the very first employees and their love of food & drink remain intact to this day. We want to share the foods and beverages we love, that the world loves, with each of our guests.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Comfort Food, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (204) 477-5544

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Dave Hyde

  • Catering

    Please contact the restaurant for more details.

  • Private party facilities

    Entire restaurant can be reserved for parties of 30-45... Some restrictions apply

  • Private party contact

    Joel Boulet: (204) 477-5544

  • Neighbourhood

    Little Italy/Corydon Village

  • Cross Street

    Corydon

  • Parking Details

    Parking is available on Lilac and surrounding streets as well as the lot across the street

  • Public Transit

    Corner of Corydon Avenue and Lilac Street

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

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What 2,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Best Overall

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Best Food

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Great for fine wines

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Good for special occasions

  • Winnipeg

    Best Overall

  • Winnipeg

    Best Food

  • Winnipeg

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Winnipeg

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Winnipeg

    Great for fine wines

  • Winnipeg

    Romantic

  • Winnipeg

    Good for special occasions

  • Winnipeg

    Most Booked

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  1. LoriB

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food, always consistently good
  2. Sarah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat at the bar for a while before dinner and watched a parade of delicious looking food go out to the tables. The wait staff (Bonnie, Julie, and Ashley) were all really friendly, on the ball, and helpful. The meal was fantastic from the table bread with compound butter, the shared appetizer calamari, to the entrees. Music was good, and quiet enough to not take the focus. Ambience was warm and cozy. Will be back.
  3. KatharineC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. As always. Consistently delicious. A beautiful night out with friends.
  4. GregO

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service one of the best restaurants in the city of Winnipeg for sure.
  5. GailB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were at this lovely restaurant for a birthday celebration. The menu has lots of options and the meals were delicious. Bonnie was an outstanding service professional. She had a great balance of knowledge and warmth. Overall a top notch experience that I would highly recommend. Gail B
  6. ShelleyM

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Cafe Carlo. The server, Bonnie, was impeccable - knowledgeable, helpful, attentive, friendly and professional. The atmosphere is great - warm and cozy, and the food has been consistently delicious from our 3 visits in the last 5 months.
  7. TyrennB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was great. Our waitress was extremely friendly and knew the menu inside and out. She gave great suggestions and the food lived up to her hype. We will definitely be back for another date night!
  8. megsallyssa

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, incredible service! You don’t want to sleep on this restaurant!
  9. SylvieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly I love this little restaurant, it never fails me!
  10. AlZ2150

    Manitoba

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It’s been so many years since we dined at CC. It sure did not disappoint!!! Great job all!
  11. VeronicaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, Cosy atmosphere! Make sure you book a reso to get in
  12. Cass

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic, server was great. Recommend the fett chile, steak bites and bruschetta.
  13. EmeritoG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 'go to' neighbourhood spot for dinners - Great for all occassions.
  14. LesleyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely an amazing experience. Not once did we have to ask our server for anything - it was brought to our table before asking was needed. Food is exceptional. And reasonable. Will certainly be back.
  15. VickyP

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Would definitely return! Very enjoyable, European like atmosphere.
  16. ARTC

    Manitoba

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    A terrible idea to have tips ranging up to 30%!!!!!!!! as suggestions. This is an outrageous hint which I found insulting. Good food and service as always.
  17. GregM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time visiting Cafe Carlo it was a great restaurant.
  18. DeeGee

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent seafood chowder. Small and slightly overcooked piece of salmon on the salad with salmon. Fish tacos were tasty. Attentive service.
  19. IsabelleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food is amazing. Portions are big! Never disappointed when I go. ☺️
  20. DianeB

    Manitoba

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at cafe Carlo is consistently delicious. Service is great too
  21. Dimitris

    Manitoba

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Perfect for our Saturday night dinner, amazing service even thought the place was full. All plates were delicious .
  22. Brigmb

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, lovely small restaurant- a great place for celebrating. Has gotten a bit expensive but all restaurants have. We just can’t go as often but it is worth it
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought my husband & friends for the first time tonight. Now they're big fans of this incredible place too!
  24. Spleen

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently quality food and exceptional service. Our go-to place for special occasions.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    amazing server, good food, and a good place to visit with friends.
  26. RowanK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, food even better! We were greeted promptly upon arrival, and the wait times for food were very reasonable. Food was on the pricy side, but quality of our meals made it more than worth it.
  27. Missapple

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Cafe Carlo did not disappoint! The meals we both had were delicious. The only negative experience we had was our server. She was not very attentive and lacked knowledge. However, we noticed that the server that the table next to us had, was excellent! Definitely recommend this restaurant.
  28. Adventurous48

    Manitoba

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We hadn’t been to Café Carlo since before the pandemic, so weren’t quite sure if it had survived and maintained the same quality of food and service. We shouldn’t have worried in the least! Our meal was absolutely fabulous. Service was a tad slow but the restaurant was jam-packed, with a large party celebration to take care of besides regular diners. I had the Dine Around three-course meal of chowder, followed by pickerel with asparagus and a side of mac & cheese. My husband had the always amazing fett chile with spring rolls and a Caesar salad. We both ended our meals with crème brûlée. Don’t hesitate to eat at Café Carlo. It’s one of the best restaurants in town.
  29. Raerae

    Fargo

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is always excellent. Food never disappoints. I love it.
  30. karolr

    Manitoba

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for the Dine About Winnipeg special. FABULOUS!
  31. TimP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were amazing. Casual, comfortable atmosphere that always makes me look forward to returning.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was so good. The gnocchi was amazing… best food I’ve had in a while.
  33. Aerosmith

    Manitoba

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Anyways enjoy Cafe Carlo. I was super disappointed when they no longer had my Seafood Penne on their menu. I ended up having The Seafood Cannelloni. Not as good as the Penne. The Penne had a creamy dill sauce which I loved. The waitress was great. My wife had her usual Fett Chili, she loved it. We also love their Caesar Salad!
  34. DavidD

    Manitoba

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Very impressed with the meal, charging to much for wine though! Very nice atmosphere as well…
  35. PatriciaF

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Music is too loud. Service and food very good. Thank you!
  36. ToddP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff and the food are incredible! The restaurant is cozy but not overly loud.
  37. DiningDiva

    Manitoba

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As per usual, we had a great dining experience here. The food was delicious and our server was attentive. We had the pan fried broccoli and the fish tacos for our appetizers. The broccoli was so delicious that I wish we had ordered 2 of those. Surprisingly the fish tacos were underwhelming. The portion of fish was a bit skimpy, and they weren’t very flavourful. I tried the French 75 cocktail, and it was pretty refreshing! If you like something a little tart, this is a good option. I usually get the Mojito, and by comparison the French 75 is not as sweet. For my main dish I thoroughly enjoyed the seafood penne! It is consistently delicious! The apple blueberry crisp dessert was a mountain of crisp with a scoop of ice cream the size of a softball! Pleasantly surprised with this very generous serving of this deliciousness! I am already looking forward to our next visit!
  38. SandraM

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Carlos was a great restaurant, the food was awesome and the service was great, especially our server, Bonnie, a very sweet girl, I would definitely go again.
  39. Stravich

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was good. The service was incredible. I really enjoyed my date night out.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there to honour my three children, and their respective, recent engagements. As always, dining at Café Carlo was an all around special experience!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cafe Carlo using the Order Online button. Cafe Carlo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (204) 477-5544.

Cafe Carlo is rated 4.7 stars by 2156 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Carlo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Cafe Carlo

243 Lilac Street, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2S2

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Corydon

  • Neighbourhood

    Little Italy/Corydon Village

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Comfort Food, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Parking is available on Lilac and surrounding streets as well as the lot across the street

  • Public Transit

    Corner of Corydon Avenue and Lilac Street

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Dave Hyde

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    (204) 477-5544

  • Catering

    Please contact the restaurant for more details.

  • Private party facilities

    Entire restaurant can be reserved for parties of 30-45... Some restrictions apply

  • Private party contact

    Joel Boulet: (204) 477-5544

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