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Cafe Carlo, Winnipeg, MB

Cafe Carlo

4.7 (2665)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
243 Lilac Street, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2S2

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
One of Winnipeg’s most loved and consistent neighbourhood restaurants, Cafe Carlo’s warm, unpretentious atmosphere has been a staple since 1989. Cafe Carlo’s food and drinks are a big hello to the full flavours of the world with a flirtatious wink to Italy.
Created to be craved with delicious dishes like Fett Chile, sometimes classic, sometimes modern and always fresh. Cafe Carlo’s sharing plates, pastas, seafood and daily specials offer something to be savoured with a big glass of wine or a cocktail.
Join us for a satisfying experience as you run in to friends or make new ones.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (204) 477-5544
  • Website
    http://www.cafecarlo.com/
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    243 Lilac Street, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2S2
  • 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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Menu

Cafe Carlo's menu was last updated on 2024-06-27.

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What 2,665 people are saying

Cafe Carlo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Best Food

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Winnipeg

    Best Food

  • Winnipeg

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Carlo in Winnipeg consistently delights diners with its "exceptional food" and "fantastic service." Known for its cozy atmosphere and standout dishes like the seafood pasta and Fett Chili, this neighborhood gem has been a favorite for over 36 years. Despite occasional noise, the "delicious" offerings and friendly staff keep patrons returning for memorable dining experiences.
2,665 Reviews

  1. Ian

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pasta! The only observation is that I requested some hot spice and they only offered chile flakes, that is what you get at the pizza places. I asked for spicy oil and the server told me that they are not an Italian restaurant and therefore they don’t have special hot spices.

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  2. Murray

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food is delicious and the servers go above and beyond!

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  3. David VIP

    Winnipeg / Manitoba45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food, wine was a little pricey though…. Nice restaurant but very loud, hard to hear other talk…

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  4. Justina

    Winnipeg / Manitoba2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Carlo was a fantastic experience for my husband and I. We went there for our anniversary and we have to say it did not disappoint! The service was amazing! The food was unreal delicious! We savoured every bite and it wasn’t just the main course, the appies and dessert were perfection as well! We have to say it’s definitely our top restaurant we have ever gone to in the city! We will definitely be going back as soon as we can. It was just an overall amazing experience.

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  5. Mary

    Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very tasty. The waiter did a great job. Only negative….when registering I was asked if it was a special occasion. I replied it was a birthday on that day. Because I was asked, I assumed they would send out a piece of cake or something similar. Therefore I hadn’t made a cake at home.

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  6. Liane

    Winnipeg / Manitoba10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was spectacular! Loved the fish taco appetizer and the seafood pasta was to die for!

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  7. Norman

    Winnipeg / Manitoba18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the food and service was very good. The only point to clarify when ordering: gnocchi is an Italian specialty pasta made with potatoes and boiled for a few minutes and served with sauce. When asked if gnocchi were made in house, I also should have asked their method in serving because it definitely wasn’t the traditional Italian way so I give that dish 3 stars, just ok. Others at our table had very good meals. The appetizer calamari were just ok too, too much coating over the squid pieces.

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  8. Valerie

    Winnipeg / Manitoba5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
     seafood chowder was nothing like the photo! It had one shrimp(not prawn), 2 tiny mussels, 1 clam. Mainly tiny scallops and a few potato cubes. the bread and garlic butter was the best thing but shud not have to fill up on bread ! when I mentioned it to my server that there was hardly any seafood, he says oh there there’s some in there be😠 

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  9. Alun

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the spot for a great night out! Awesome food, fantastic service and a wonderful neighborhood gem.

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  10. John

    Winnipeg / Manitoba2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Can always trust to have a great dining experience here!

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FAQs

Cafe Carlo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (204) 477-5544.

Cafe Carlo is rated 4.7 stars by 2665 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.

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  2. Canada
  3. Winnipeg / Manitoba
  4. Winnipeg
  5. Little Italy/Corydon Village

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
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 Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.cafecarlo.com/
  • 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

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