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Cafe Carlo, Winnipeg, MB

Cafe Carlo

4.7 (2658)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
243 Lilac Street, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2S2

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 6/27/2024.

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What 2,658 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Best Food

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Neighborhood gem

  • Winnipeg

    Best Food

  • Winnipeg

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Carlo is a Winnipeg favorite, offering "exceptional food," "fantastic service," and a "wonderful ambiance." Regulars praise its "consistently delicious" dishes and "welcoming charm." While some mention high noise levels and occasional service delays, the overall dining experience is highly regarded, making it a top choice for special occasions.
2,658 Reviews

  1. Valerie

    Winnipeg / Manitoba3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Alun

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. John

    Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review

    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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  4. Ken

    Winnipeg / Manitoba7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Carlo - one of the best in Winnipeg. Have been going there for 36 years. Food exceptional- art on walls creates a new and unique atmosphere every visit.

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  5. Heather

    Winnipeg / Manitoba7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dinner and staff. Everything was delicious!

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  6. Dani VIP

    North Dakota22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was superb. Service was bit slow but nothing too bad. It’s such a cute and quaint hidden gem.

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  7. PeterA

    Winnipeg / Manitoba4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great wine! Our server was excellent. We'll be back!

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  8. lori VIP

    Winnipeg / Manitoba30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food was Fabulous as always ! ALways enjoy the tenderloin and the Lamb and the Caeser salad.

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  9. John

    Winnipeg / Manitoba2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a great dining experience the food is amazing, beautiful cosy atmosphere, never tired of our experiences there ❤️

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  10. gayle

    Winnipeg / Manitoba8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food, good service, difficulty with parking. Cute place and the wall art was awesome. Very noisy vibe and environment but all in all, a good dining experience.

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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 2658 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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  3. Winnipeg / Manitoba
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  5. Little Italy/Corydon Village

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Cafe Carlo

243 Lilac Street, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2S2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corydon
  • Neighborhood
    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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