Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino

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   DianaB

   Vancouver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience3

   We specifically chose here because we wanted crisp wood fire pizza. We chose the pizza party as there were 4 of us. Pizza was doughy and definitely the crust was not crisp. Would have liked a couple of options for the salad instead of just a Caesar. We would have preferred a lovely green salad but were told w couldn't change it out. Overall the experience was just ok.

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2. KH

   KerenH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 28, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   So delicious! Service was great, food came quickly!

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3. SC

   SharonC

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

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   Our pizza and salad was very tasty. We were initially seated close to the door….we found it cold when the door opened…our servers gladly let us change seats. We will be back!

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4. GC

   GregC

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Second time here and just as good as our first time.

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   Leighsouth

   Portland

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall3food5service2ambience4

   Delicious food and enjoyed the setting. Service was, well, just average. Had to make eye contact with our server for any needs (such as filling a water glass, and also asking if we would like something else before happy hour ended). It was not busy when we went in, Maybe 2 other tables.

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6. AP

   AlexP

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall2food2service1ambience3

   Love the pizzas here! Would not recommend the chicken and waffle “stack”- you get 5 small slices of chicken and 1 waffle.. it was pretty sad looking and then they fill 3/4 of the plate with potatoes. The service is not very good also.. the server charged us for a dip and didn’t even bring it to us or notice. Will come back for the pizza but other than that there is not much to say!

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7. KC

   KarenC

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2023

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   The pizza is a must! There is such a variety of options and the service is amazing. Would definitely go back!

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   Rowyn

   Vancouver

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great as always!!

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   CarmenL

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 14, 2023

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   Jaime fabulous vegan options that were delicious including almost all pizzas can be made vegan using their homemade seitan for protein and quality vegan “cheese” options as well at GF bases. The dish I had was a wonderful assortment of flavors and textures. Seating lacks intimacy for private conversations but the atmosphere is fun. Good vibe all round with great service.

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10. AB

    AudraB

    Manitoba

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

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    As always, had a good experience for lunch, this time a business lunch. Service and food consistently good.

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11. AG

    AdrianaG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    We enjoyed New Year’s Eve main course the most, which was a Black Cod (out of 4 courses) but proportions of veggies seemed off balance with Cod. Grilled veggie appetizer was yummy, however the salad course did not qualify as a salad as there was very little arugula and possibly a quarter of a beet. We would have much preferred a choice of the three desserts versus tastings, as dessert should be the finishing touch to a spectacular meal. It just didn’t have the Wow factor for a New Year’s Eve meal. Service was fine. If you are going for nice conversation, keep in mind there is little space between tables and sound bounces off stone floors. Unfortunately we wouldn’t recommend this restaurant given the overall disappointing experience with the food!

    Curious Cafe & Bar NorcinoResponded on January 2, 2023Hi Adrianna, Sorry to hear about your experience with our tasting menu. I have taken note of your suggestions with dessert options and portions. This was just our tasting menu in Norcino our private room, it is a smaller room and I am sorry you found the noise levels loud. Our regular menu is much more of a casual atmosphere and we hope to note lose you as a customer. Wish you the best in 2023! Curious Team

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12. DS

    DonS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    A great place to chill with friends and enjoy some tasty beverages

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13. TB

    TonyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

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    We had our staff Christmas party here, and the food, atmosphere, and service were exceptional. Definitely recommend this place!

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14. NB

    NisiB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Nice place with really friendly service. Food was tasty and simple :)

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15. DM

    DebM

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Excellent gluten free pizza....best I've ever had.

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    MoeH

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous service, food and bevies. Had a reservation for dinner then the theatre. Got held up at work and were running late. Curious had a table for us. We ordered for the table of 4 to get the food order in to give us time to eat. Then put in the drink orders and made it to the theater with 15mins to spare. Great job Curious and our wonderful server.

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17. CN

    CathyN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

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    Walking in the door we were greeted and felt very welcome. Our server was accommodating and friendly... answered our many questions with our different food preferences.. she did not make us feel rushed .. always remained very pleasant and helpful. The food was amazing! I'm gluten-free so always have trouble finding a delicious pizza crust. I ordered the Fungi pizza with the gluten-free crust and it was outstanding. Can't wait to return.

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    AudreyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2022

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    Our server Sabrina took care of us as if it were her restaurant. We all cleared every morsel on our plate.

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19. SD

    SumnerD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2022

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    The food is definitely curious, great for when you want something different. The service is absolutely stellar!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience1

    Went for a birthday dinner for my partner and the food was horrible. Overtly salted. The ONLY reason we decided to choose this place was for the speak easy. Nowhere in the reservation or online did it say it was closed. Would have been nice to receive a phone call or email stating as such. Won’t be going back.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

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    We arrived earlier than our reservation and were greeted warmly at the door. The host noticed that our party of 3 included 1 of us who was pregnant and offered to seat us in a quiet, more comfortable zone and tossed a cushion on the bench for extra comfort ahead of time also. Above and beyond! The bruschetta was phenomenal and overall food and service fantastic. Highly recommend.

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22. KS

    KevinS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2022

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    Apologies for not being able to remember the name of our server, however she was excellent.

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23. CW

    ChelseaW

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing food, great service and value! Even if you're not a fan of community table seating, you've got to give this place a try!

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24. DP

    DonP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always the best food & Service. The drink menu is the largest in town!

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25. MG

    MarikaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

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    The food was incredible! Cocktails were unique and delicious, service was prompt and friendly. My only wish was that there was somewhere to hang jackets and purses (they wouldn’t stay on the low-back chairs). It didn’t take away from our experience at all, but it would be a great addition to a wonderful establishment.

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26. R

    Richard

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved your restaurant we will definitely return! Everything was great!

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lots of gluten free options. The wings were perfect!

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28. DM

    DebM

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Curious Cafe is my favourite 'Go To'...especially when I have friends visiting !

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29. KE

    KariE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2022

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    We had such a wonderful anniversary dinner at The Curious Cafe! Our server was exceptional, the food was ourstanding and the atmosphere is super chill. The complimentary dessert was very thoughtful and delicious! We will definitely be back...thank you for helping to make our anniversary even better😊

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30. SD

    SumnerD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    This was our second time there, both times were the same experience: The food was ok, but just ok. there was a lot of it on the plate, but it was not well made. The tofu bits were burnt, the salad was bitter, and the rest of the plate was just kinda bland. The service is absolutely stellar though! Its really hard to find such excellent wait staff - that did impress us.

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31. CH

    ChristinaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

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    The wine - the pizza is amazing, We have had the buttermilk chicken and fries, its a family favorite. great place to go before our concerts at The Kelowna Community Theatre, within walking distance. Fast friendly service. Well done!

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32. AH

    AngeloH

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Looked up Curious Cafe based on asking for a recommendation from a nice employee at Cedar Creek Estate winery (we asked if she knew of any great places to eat, other than at the winery). It was a perfect recommendation. The right mix of great vibe, great food, and wonderful hosts. A mix of all ages, I would say. Our host Kevin was great. He got us in much earlier than our reservation and checked in and made sure all was ok a few times. Our server Alyssa was wonderful too, even as she was running around, helping our everyone in our section. The kitchen staff looked like they were genuinely happy and grooving to make the orders, even if they were non-stop busy. All in all, it's on our "list", when we get back to Kelowna, and I would recommend it to all.

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33. JL

    JaniceL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

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    Creative menu - great food and we enjoyed our time. Be prepared for a loud environment.

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    Cathymac

    Edmonton

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

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    Friend gathering

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience1

    There was little appealing on the menu. We just wanted a bowl of soup. It was so noisy it was difficult to have a conversation. Although the service was fine, we will go elsewhere in the future.

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    Itsmek

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience2

    Underwhelming at best. Server seemed uninterested and food was uninspired

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37. RD

    RichardD

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    They remembered us and was a wonderful meal and service.

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    Patron

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We had a very disappointing experience. Can’t recommend.

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39. KE

    KEVIN

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, staff and atmosphere. Will be back soon!

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    pomreviewer

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    If you want a tasty pizza which is a little bit out of the ordinary, this is the place to go. They have great salads and many sharing plates of an app before the pizza or just to have with a drink. The seating is rustic however it is a little noisy when there are many diners.

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