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Cafe Carlo has received great reviews and accolades over the last 20 years placing it among Canada’s best restaurants. Here is are of some of those great reviews: “Unpretentious and appealing…” “…enticing small plates...All sampled were excellent…” Winnipeg Free Press January 1990 “***** out of 5” “…the staff thoroughly knowledgeable and attentive. I was impressed when I first reviewed Cafe Carlo a few years ago; I’m even more impressed today.” Winnipeg Free Press March 1993 “*****” Winnipeg Free Press 1998 En Route Magazine Best Restaurants Dining guide 1994, 1995 “Surviving in one of the most competitive areas of the city, the consistently great food served with this cozy but unpretentious bistro is the reason for Cafe Carlo’s success and longevity” Style Manitoba 1998 Food Service Merit Award City of Winnipeg Environmental Health Services “Three star mussels” Ciao Magazine Spring 2001 “Cafe Carlo is a longtime Winnipeg icon of culinary excellence…” “Chic and intimate-complete with magnificent local art…” “…-so much yummy stuff to choose from.” “…the finest desserts in town.” Winnipeg Sun April 2004 “This intimate bistro is very near the leading edge of what is happening on today’s dining scene.” “…these signature dishes have led to an exceptional product.” Where March-April 2004 ****1/2 out of ***** “Cafe Carlo a fine place to bring the party” “…the food, which we are happy to report, is still as flavorful and praiseworthy as it was during that first visit.” “…with food this mouthwatering on the menu-all of it clearly prepared with a sense of daring and attention to detail…” Winnipeg Sun November 2006 Peoples Choice Award at the Fetzer Appetizer Challenge 2006 “Cafe Carlo is a casual but polished little place with a friendly and knowledgeable staff…” “…one mind blowing attraction…the four course, “Fantasy” dinner.” “…a glorious, velvety crème brulee…” Winnipeg Free Press January 2007 “…Fett Chile is addictive.” En Route Magazine April 2007 Winnipeg Wine Festival Wine List Awards Silver Medal 2007, 2008 “Small Bistro Big on Taste” “…innovative pan-ethnic menu.” “The signature Fett Chile and Fusilli Sea provide for creamy indulgence and refined flavour.” Style Manitoba Spring 2008 “Everything on the menu is vibrantly flavored…” Winnipeg’s Ten Best “…favorite celiac savvy restaurant...trusted to serve gluten-free with flare…” Celiac News, The Celiac Scene |