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Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino, Kelowna, BC
Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino, Kelowna, BC
Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino, Kelowna, BC
Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino, Kelowna, BC
Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino, Kelowna, BC

Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino

4.3
4.3
313 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pizza Bar
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The Curious Café opened in November 2014 and is located in the heart of Kelowna's cultural district. Since then, The Curious has been serving both quality interpretations of classic dishes and daring new ventures into the uncharted territories of food.
The Curious interior, designed by proprietor Luigi Coccaro and designer Rhonda Lebedoff, reflects the hip sensibilities urban area's while also paying tribute to Kelowna's storied past. Adding to the mystique of the setting is the location's history, as it used to be a run-down tobacco shop, now transformed into a warm hang out.
The multi-room restaurant offers the choice to eat comfortably on the café side where one may watch the art of cooking as it occurs in the open-kitchen room or sit on the community table side where 24 beers flow from our rotating taps.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (778) 484-0490
  • Website
    http://thecurious.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Hein
  • Catering
    We offer offsite catering, for more information please email us at info@thecurious.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining at Curious Cafe is located in Bar Norcino. If you're interested in our private dining or want to schedule a large function. Please email info@thecurious.ca
  • Private party contact
    Luigi Coccaro: (778) 448-0490
  • Location
    1423 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3
  • Neighbourhood
    Kelowna
  • Parking Details
    There is a parkade situated across the street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • PASTA E VINO

    $28.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Discover the essence of Italy every Wednesday at The Curious Cafe's "Pasta e Vino." Indulge in the finest Italian cuisine as our skilled chefs craft fresh handmade pasta, highlighting a different regional specialty each week. From the rustic flavours of Tuscany to the coastal delights of the Amalfi, savour the authentic tastes that Italy has to offer. Elevating your experience, our esteemed Sommelier, Luigi Coccaro, has thoughtfully curated a selection of exquisite wines from each region, perfectly complementing the pasta dishes. Unwind in the warm and welcoming ambiance as you embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the rich traditions and flavours of Italy. Join us every Wednesday from 5 PM onward.
    PASTA E VINO photo

What 313 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Good for groups

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Healthy

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Lively

313 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    I wouldn't recommend this place for brunch. They put stewed tomatoes on everything, served undressed raw spinach and I'm pretty sure buy their hash browns from Costco. Very disappointing for 25$ plates.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had friends coming in to town from Penticton and they requested a quieter location, tapas and no TV’s. The level of chatter was fine, the server was very nice, knowledgeable and attentive. And there were no TV’s, I’m glad every place does not have to be a sports bar. As usual, the menu provided ample choice and delicious bites and the wine list provided great sips. We will be back.

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  3. TracyB

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing! My sisters pizza was so good. I had the chicken with fries and Altho it was good my request is to serve with a tastier sauce… otherwise everything was spot on!! Love the atmosphere

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  4. Wayne

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice place for a date night, especially when going to the theatre down the street.

    Curious Cafe & Bar NorcinoResponded 4 days ago

    We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful date night at Curious Cafe, especially when heading to the nearby theatre. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable evening!

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  5. JodyP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! The food is always delicious and fresh! Our server last night was the best one we have ever had there - so kind and friendly and attentive! Our only miss was the desserts - both the chocolate cake (it was more a cupcake) and cream puffs were underwhelming and not on par with the rest of the menu. But the pizza party was a great value and everything included in that was phenomenal.

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  6. DuncanM

    Calgary

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Fun night out. Service seemed over run in a busy night but was still conscientious and polite

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  7. Shaunaaa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Pizza and excellent cocktail and beer menus!

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  8. TanaC

    Exclusive

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and our server was excellent. We love going there, some one always meets you at the door with a friendly smile. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  9. MelinaM

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Was great to see so many gluten free options on the menu, including a dedicated fryer!!! This is a game change for any celiac. The drink menu is also phenomenal - they basically have anything you can imagine. Definitely recommend!

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  10. marlowe

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very busy Friday nite ahead of the Dobbies concert but staff handled it well. The food was good for a reasonable price

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  11. LoriD

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Open concept makes it pretty loud. Food was good. Service average. Bottle of wine just plonked on the table….not even the first glass poured by the server. Had to ask for water refills. Do servers just take your order and deliver the food now?

    Curious Cafe & Bar NorcinoResponded on October 31, 2023

    Hi Lori, I am sorry to hear about your service experience. This is not the norm, especially when it comes to wine service. I have talked to our team and the team member that served you. I would hate for this to be your last experience with us and will reach out direct to host you again.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food and service were really good. Ambience is nice.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Went back for a meal a few months after our last visit. Had the pollo pizza as well as the arancini and the bruschetta and all were delicious. Was a bit disappointed as the menu had seen some changes and there was noticeably less selection than our previous visit. Favourites such as the broccolini, bao buns, braised duck as well as others were no longer available. A standout point was the lack of vegetable options, particularly in the appetizers. Cocktails were delicious and fun as always. An enjoyable visit all things considered but the menu was missing the “eclectic/curious” flair we had loved before.

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  14. Glendq

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food Good service. Food came relatively soon.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Sorry - thought this would be a fun, casual dining experience and a step away from the higher end restaurants we had dined at over the previous week. I’m always willing to note that my own experience was a “one off”, but this really wasn’t great. The pizza itself was good and interesting, but the appetizers and other menu items were pedestrian. In other words, not great. The wine selection, as well, is minimal. Our server had just started, so was understandably unfamiliar with any of the items on the menu. That’s not ok, though, and doesn’t speak well to the training he received from the restaurant. Service was slow - “they were busy”, though there was only one other table occupied when we arrived. It was also quite a symphony of noise as chairs grated across the floor and with the music just a little too loud. lI don’t mean to harp or sound too picky, because I’m generally not for a meal like this, but I really don’t think we will be coming back.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you like stone oven pizza, this is the place to be, their pizza is great and fairly priced. The crust is my favourite! The drinks are on the pricey side but that seems to be the norm for most restaurants. Great casual, fun atmosphere with tasty food, I highly recommend going here!

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  17. ArleneK

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food, great service and great location. Need I say more. Was not sure how to rate the noise level. We were a group of six and enjoyed the fact that we could actually visit and not have to yell at each other. 😀😀

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  18. BCGirl

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Went with group of friends. Service was just OK..The server never came back to see if we wanted anything else. Didn't offer to get us another beer. It was very quiet in terms of the amount of people there so it wasn't overly busy. Pizza was good, no issues there but the beer choices were lacking. There was only 1 pale ale choice, no ales, a handful of lagers and pilsners and maybe 2 IPA's. It used to be that the Curious had an amazing choice of beers so super disappointed this wasn't the case anymore. We likely won't return. Definitely better choices in town for both pizza and beer.

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  19. JennG

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for accommodating our work group from Interior Health. We enjoyed ourselves and will be back again soon!

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  20. BrendaG

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had great service and the caesar salad and margarita pizza was delicious.

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  21. ChristyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our pasta and vino experience was outstanding! The Caesar salad and pasta were delicious, and the wine pairing was perfect! We will definitely be back! Thanks Luigi for an amazing dinner!

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  22. KarenC

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique items and an exceptionally good veggie burger

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  23. TKSal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Love the pizza!! Service gal from Italy was very friendly.

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  24. DebM

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favourite place downtown for amazing pizza (including gluten-free crust) and excellent wine selection.

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  25. Lucas

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Smooth quick service, friendly staff, great drinks, and yummy food!

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  26. CNKelowna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a girls night out dinner, before the ballet. The 7 year olds had macaroni and cheese and chicken and fries, I had a salad and my mother in law had the fish, everything was very good and reasonably priced. The decor was stylish and approachable, all the staff were amazing especially our waitress. Lovely experience, thank you!

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  27. khirs207

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible eats! We went for brunch for a bachelorette and the food was top notch. We sat on the patio in the back. They have a tent and then some spots in the sun - great spot. Our server was great and made some amazing food recommendations. The gals had the Shrooms on Toast, chicken and waffles, breakfast sandy, a pizza and I personally had the avocado bomb (literally, outstanding!!) Great service, even better food.

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  28. Kj1538

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Our table started with the spring cocktail, Razz-Matazz, very refreshing! Next duck bao buns, which were just amazing, then pizzas, the beach boys and the prosciutto. Both were very good, and last but not least,... the house wine, Spanish Monasterio . great value for $$. We were there 1 1/2 hours, and liked the slower pace, ... not pushing to get us out. Definitely will be back and highly recommend

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  29. TaniaM

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always. Great food and service. Will go back

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    I hate how people basically ruin dishes. I ordered the pepperoni pizza and hated the fact they added apply extra t to it.

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  31. StephenF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great service. Not super busy (but we were early). Has a dedicated gluten-free fryer so was safe for our celiac member. Excellent overall. Will definitely be back!!!

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  32. Ziya

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    The restaurant seemed decent at first, I was very excited about the menu. We were seated immediately as it wasn’t that busy. However, once we put in an order for drinks and food, it took about 42 minutes to receive anything we ordered, even the drinks which were just tequila shots, there should’ve been no delay. We had to ask for cutlery and paper towels multiple times and had to Keep reminding the waitress to bring our stuff. The food was the most disappointing part, the fried chicken was tasteless and dry, the mac was watery and tasted like milk— zero Flavour. The duck burger was extremely dry, couldn’t take many bites without choking, didn’t even finish it. The only delightful part was the espresso drink I had. As a foodie who was looking forward to this restaurant I was highly disappointed.

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  33. BrentH

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine and have a couple of drinks.

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  34. SimoneB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    I took my mom for brunch here, but unfortunately the restaurant was out of GF bread… which is one of the only reasons we came. Being celiac is hard, and my mom ended up getting a duck pizza, instead of the bruschetta she wanted. It wasn’t that great, but service was awesome. Hopefully next time your restaurant will be better prepared for a weekend brunch!

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  35. LindaK

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food and good wine! Great service! Thank you.

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  36. JimL

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was great, staff very friendly, a bit more noisy than we are used to, but that’s OK. We’ll be back.

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  37. DebM

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Casual and 'community' dining with long trestle tables. The food is great ...rather noisy but fun.

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  38. JackD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice spot, can accommodate large groups, waitstaff are friendly

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  39. lavender

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very kind, friendly and sharp waitress. The pizza is terrific at this place. Maybe the best in the city. The Spanish house wine is a great value.

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  40. MarnaC

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Server was not properly trained. Food was served cold. Overall experience wasn’t great

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino using the Order Online button. Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (778) 484-0490.

Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino is rated 4.3 stars by 313 OpenTable diners.

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 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino

1423 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kelowna
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    There is a parkade situated across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Hein
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://thecurious.ca/
  • Phone number
    (778) 484-0490
  • Catering
    We offer offsite catering, for more information please email us at info@thecurious.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining at Curious Cafe is located in Bar Norcino. If you're interested in our private dining or want to schedule a large function. Please email info@thecurious.ca
  • Private party contact
    Luigi Coccaro: (778) 448-0490
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