Aperitivo Happy Hour
Happy hour with Italian bites, cocktails, beer, and wine.



Vancouver
Michelin-recommended Northern Italian restaurant in Vancouver serving Friuli-inspired seasonal pasta and aperitivo.
italian · northern italian · friulian · cocktail bar
Inspired by the Friuli region of Italy, we pay homage to British Columbia and the similarities it shares with northern Italy — from mountain ranges and forests to lakes and coastal waters. Our kitchen brings together classic Friulian dishes with specialties from neighboring regions Trentino and Veneto.We source many of our products directly from our family farm in the Fraser Valley and work with acclaimed importers of Italy, local farmers, fishmongers, foragers, and ranchers. Our menu changes with the seasons, and we aim to create a warm, memorable dining experience rooted in simple, soulful cooking and genuine hospitality.
Brian Fowke is the executive chef at Carlino Restaurant in Vancouver. He leads the culinary team behind a Northern Italian menu inspired by Friuli and focused on seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, and local sourcing.
— Brian Fowke, Executive chef
Brian Fowke
Executive chef
Happy hour with Italian bites, cocktails, beer, and wine.










We had a great dine out experience at Carlino. The food and service were excellent and exceeded our expectations. Each member of the staff was excellent, including Sarah who was very attentive and prompt with the service, Gurpreet the manager who always made sure everyone was taken care of and the wine sommelier (forgot to get his name) who was very knowledgeable about each wine he served.Food was delicious with generous quantity, stating with the pre-appetizer, appetizer, palette cleanser, the main dish and desserts.The only (constructive) critique we have is the Seared Pacific Rockfish “alla Triestina” we ordered was slightly on the salty side, maybe tone down the salt a bit for that particular dish which would’ve been excellent otherwise. The Ragú d’Anatra and the Wild mushroom- Barl
This was my second visit to Carlino and I felt it deserved a review. My girlfriend lives upstairs and suggested we head downstairs for dinner, and it ended up being such a great choice.The ambiance here is stunning. The decor feels elegant and thoughtfully designed, and when we visited in the evening the low lighting created such a relaxed, intimate vibe.We shared several dishes including the artichoke hearts, oxtail ravioli, and the caramelized onion and potato pancake everything was delicious. We also had a cocktail called Nostalgia, which is essentially a strawberry margarita, and it was incredible.Service was also excellent. Our waitress was very kind and attentive, but a standout moment was meeting the new manager Dani. I was struggling to decide on another drink and she came over, sa
3rd visit to Carlino (this year for Dine Out 2026), and it did not disappoint! The amount of courses and food for just $65/pp was really lovely. Our bellies were filled to the brim (we finished everything, but could have definitely brought home leftovers!)Both choices for most of the courses were good (highly recommend going with someone else so you can try them all!), but the true "orange" on top was the classic Kitchen Table olive oil cake 🫒🍰.A chef's kiss ending! (palate cleanser was also very memorable!)
I visited Hayat at Carlino for lunch and had a mixed experience—some standout dishes, but a few gaps that matter at this price point.We started with the focaccia: soft, fresh, and elevated with shaved Parmesan. However, it hardened quickly once left out. My mentor mentioned balsamic used to be served on the side—which would have really completed the dish.Service felt inconsistent. When I asked for sparkling water at room temperature, the server attempted to warm a chilled bottle in hot water, which felt unnecessary and unsafe. A simple “we don’t have that” would have been better. Ingredient explanations were also vague at times.For mains, the burger with corn fries was tasty, but the fries were overly oily—likely from overused oil—and we couldn’t finish them. I ordered the only vegetarian
Was here for their Dine out menu, it was great value. Wonderful selection of wines and cocktails. The food was delicious, my one complaint is the Rockfish. It was very fishy. I eat a lot of fish, and the piece I had definitely did not taste fresh. Perhaps it was previously frozen and not thawed properly. Service was good however we waited over 20 minutes to get our bill, despite them telling us that the next party was here and needed the table.
Food was delicious with generous quantity, stating with the pre-appetizer, appetizer, palette cleanser, the main dish and desserts.
The ambiance here is stunning. The decor feels elegant and thoughtfully designed, and when we visited in the evening the low lighting created such a relaxed, intimate vibe.
The amount of courses and food for just $65/pp was really lovely. Our bellies were filled to the brim (we finished everything, but could have definitely brought home leftovers!)
The true "orange" on top was the classic Kitchen Table olive oil cake 🫒🍰.
Open · closes 10:00 PM