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    Caramba Restaurant

    3.7 (297 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Shirley Y.

    This was an amazing restraint to happen on to [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was wonderfully calm and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service impeccable and the food to die for. Lately there are a lot of restraints that come and go, I hope they can stand the test of time. I would like to continue dining here everyone I'm in town. The portions are great, I had two perfectly cooked duck breasts. So delicious and super filling. The calamari was sublime, so tender and tasty. Great all around place for dining.

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    Edward L.

    Tasty European (Mediterranean?) restaurant near the middle of Whistler Village. Parking is horrendous here. Surprise surprise. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place definitely has that European feel. Actually one can forget one is inside a ski resort.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff are friendly and professional. No complaints. Calamari a la plancha - grilled calamari in olive oil. Delicious but the portion size is ridiculously tiny. See photo. With that said, I later found out this item is half priced during happy (tappy?) hour as of the time of writing. Crispy lamb pizza - thin crust (Neopolitan style). Sprinkled with bits of goat cheese. Meatball panuozzo - basically a large overstuffed meatball pizza pocket. Gooey cheese and tomato sauce. 4 large meatballs inside. Made a mess trying to eat this thing. Buddy ordered the spaghetti & meatballs and it is quite a large portion. He said it was tasty too. Friends and I left stuffed. The food here is solid. Recommended.

    Margarita pizza & Crispy Lamb pizza
    Alyssa B.

    I was really craving pizza and my husband recommended this place for their wood fired pizza. I love a great wood fired pizza and they did not disappoint. Our server was very warm and welcoming, Kristen. Service was quick throughout our entire stay and she always came and checked on us throughout dinner. All of the staff were super friendly. We started with their meatballs. They melted in our mouths, the sauce & cheese were exceptional! They were massive and filling as well. I had the Margarita pizza & my husband had the Crispy Lamb. They were both delicious and I had to try the Crispy Lamb. It was phenomenal!!

    Prawns and ricotta
    Ken B.

    1.5 at best. Service was really lacking. Food came out 10 mins before we got our drinks. Had to remind the waitress we ordered a pitcher, which sat on the bar for better than 10 mins. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a lot of moths at our table, not sure about the other bugs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was tasty, not really worth the price, but was edible. Not trying to be a "boomer" but the dress code for the staff was interesting bordering on inappropriate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice location, but a total tourist spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Ronald H.

    Got take out for this one, so cannot comment on the service or ambiance in the restaurant itself. Wasn't planning on getting pizza, but after seeing their Tuesday promo for a 20" pizza for $20, so decided to take out and see what its about. Got the Funghi pizza. Its really thin! and the toppings were ok, could have used a bit more variety and amount, but for $20 and for that size, you could do a lot worse, so overall, great value and would recommend coming here for their special. The one negative is that there is an hour wait for the pizza even for take out (never mind trying to get a seat), but it was ok, we went to do something else and popped back for it.

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    Annie R.

    I've been to this restaurant before and loved it--the food is absolutely delicious, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere is warm and inviting with a nice upscale vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I was excited to bring my husband here after having such a great experience last year. We had a fantastic dinner, and the 3 for $30 deal is such a good value. However, the service left a sour taste in our mouths. When our check arrived, we were charged for the dessert that's supposed to be included in the 3 for $30 deal. Thankfully, I caught the mistake before paying. After the server "corrected" it, she brought over the POS, and the total was still wrong. At that point, I had already paid using Apple Pay because I trusted her to fix it--but the amount was incorrect again! This kind of repeated mistake is frustrating and honestly unacceptable. What made it worse was her attitude. She didn't seem to care or apologize, which made it feel less like an honest mistake and more like she was intentionally trying to overcharge us. This left a bad impression and made it hard to want to return, despite how great the food and ambiance are. I hope management addresses this because it's not that hard to charge the correct amount, and poor service like this really detracts from the overall experience.

    Spaghetti & meatballs
    Duong V.

    We came here on a Friday night at the end of October (off season) without reservations. Despite the place is busy, we only have to wait for 10' for a table. During Fall, many restaurants has a set menu and so is Caramba. They have 3 courses for $30, everyday except Saturday!!! What a great deal! Initial I was worried that the portion might be small, but man I was wrong. If you look at my photos, the pasta portion is huge and I cannot finish mine. So for my set course, I got: - Calamari - Tagliatelle Pesto - Caramelize white chocolate cheesecake Every course is delicious and I left the restaurant feeling I just got another huge Thanksgiving dinner! Drinks are pretty good. I have the smoked negroni. And you wouldn't guess it's bourbon based on the colour because of the clarification. Very cool drink to try. I definitely would come back next time I'm in Whistler.

    Mac n cheese
    uma p.

    Amazing service, great food! Was able to get a reservation for 9 day of without too much issue. Would definitely recommend if in the area

    Bradley L.

    Delicious Italian food! I ordered the pesto with an add on of shrimp. Definitely worth it. The serving sizes are huge. So big that you need to lean protein to almost cut into how heavy it can get. I also ordered the scotched egg which was perfectly cooked with a runny yolk.

    Chicken and 'nduja fettuccine
    Mary M.

    The best meal I had in my 3 day stay in Whistler. The chicken and nduja fettuccine was SPECTACULAR. We dined with a large party and our server was super great in managing all our needs. Would prioritize coming back to Caramba

    Joel Z.

    I think this is a great place to grab a pizza in the area. We tried the mushroom pizza and the lamb pizza. The mushroom pizza was our favorite for sure. They're about 10 inches each so probably enough for one person each

    Happy Hour garlic prawns and meatballs
    Tracy L.

    Happy Hour! We arrived in Whistler a bit too early for our hotel check in, so we walked to Caramba for Happy Hour (3-5pm). We ordered a pitcher of white sangria - which was the biggest pitcher of sangria we've ever seen for $25! It's the size of a beer pitcher. From the Happy Hour menu, we ordered three dishes for $25 (or the price is one is $10 each) - the meatballs, squid and garlic prawns. I only ate the prawns and they were cooled perfectly and well seasoned. My son and husband liked the squid and meatballs. Since the HH menu didn't have much that I wanted, I ordered the duck off the regular menu - and it was excellent! The medium rare duck breast was perfect. The turnips, mushrooms, mushroom mousse and the sauce were perfect. My son stole more than "just a bite" from this dish.

    Cioppinno, topped with fresh ahi!
    Sidney P.

    We've only eaten here once, but we absolutely loved it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is very fun and modern.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was super friendly and very efficient. Food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!!

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    Service was excellent, hosts/expos were attentive and polite. Mac and cheese tasted like chemicals. Ricotta was excellent.

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    Quattro

    3.8
    (148 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$$

    Quattro was by far our best meal in Whistler and really the best meal we have had in a very long…read moretime. The concierge at our hotel recommended Quattro and we decided to give it a try on our first night in town. Many restaurants in Whistler have specials if you are traveling in the shoulder season, which is just as winter season has closed and summer season begins. Lucky for us it was shoulder season. The restaurant had a special four course menu in addition to the regular menu. We decided to give the three course choices a try and then we added a wine pairing with each course. The ambiance was comfortable and cozy. We sat next to the window and had a nice view. The restaurant is a bit formal, but not stuffy. We were in jeans and nice shirts and were fine. The restaurant was pretty packed, and our server was still very attentive. So let's get started on the food. We started with a bread basket which is an additional charge. It was served with butter and olive oil with balsamic. The olive oil was incredible, nice and grassy. Mr. B chose the ahi tuna tartare bruschetta. The tuna was perfectly diced and was consistent sizes which is hard to do. For his second course he had the crab bisque paired with a nice chilled rose wine. For his main he chose the house special Tagliatelle with house made eight hour Bolognese. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the Bolognese was rich and full of Italian flavors. The wine pairing for this course was a lovely Rosa Toscana wine. For his fourth and final course he choice the Budino al Cioccolato, a caramelized brown butter chantilly cream and brownie bits. and it was creamy with crunchy bits on top. This dessert was paired with a nice Moscato. I started with the Truffle Arancini. Who doesn't love truffle and fried rice balls. The truffle flavor was there, not overpowering which I appreciate and the rice was tender and it was fried and seasoned extremely well. For my second course I had a lovely crisp Caesar Salad to cut the richness of the Arancini and it was paired with a very nice Barbera wine. For my main course I chose the Fusilli with Truffles which our server said is the most popular dish and I understand why. The fusilli was tender with a bite to it, the sauce was creamy and truffle was there. The Rosa Toscana paired nicely with this dish, and for my dessert I had to go with the Limoncello Panna Cotta. It was perfectly set, with a really nice and fresh Limoncello flavor to it and the Moscato paired perfectly. We are still talking about this meal and how much we loved each dish. No it wasn't inexpensive, our meals with the wine pairing was about $200, but I don't regret it, it was amazing.

    going downhill i'm afraid....where do i start? turn down the lights...try ambiance, it…read moreworks....walked in to find front desk turning away a party of 4 from seattle to another restaurant...meanwhile restaurant was 1/2 empty for 90 minutes we were there...huh? "bar backed up"....if i owned this place and anyone ever uttered those words they would be gone...get drinks on table asap...very high margin and one drink leads to another and more ordering....restaurant mgmt 101... food ridiculously overpriced....$35-60 entrees...pasta has little to no meat in it.....bland...al dente so hat tip for that as its rare even in highe-end places.....bread $12 for 6 slices, bread on cold side....dollop of butter....oil w/ eyedrop of balsamic... service....slow, glum-faced.....why?....waiter disappears until check (late in coming).....had to ask for pepper....not one employee asked if we wanted more wine...again, as owner, i'm firing people for that. 3rd annual visit tonight will be my last....place has potential but squandering it.

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    Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar

    4.7
    (138 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $$$$

    I cannot say enough good things about this place! But I'll try!…read more1. Atmosphere/Ambience: we sat on the patio which was gorgeous. Soft lighting, nice landscaping, peaceful. The inside looked very cool in a completely different way. It was cozy but modern, not in a rustic way. I can imagine how nice it would be in winter! 2. Food & Drink: literally no notes. Love how the cocktails are organized by flavor profile. My husband and I loved what we ordered. We also loved all the food we ordered, but the seafood tower is a must have, as well as the chocolate lava cake! 3. Service: top notch! Our server gave us great recommendations, and was attentive without rushing us. We were celebrating our anniversary and the manager brought out glasses of champagne for us. Would highly recommend for a special occasion!

    It was a very disappointing experience. We haven't visited Whistler in years, I was looking forward…read moreto this trip because we had booked what I thought was the top rated restaurant there but boy was I ever wrong. Their geoduck and clam pasts tasted okay but the serving size was laughably small, 2 large bites to perhaps 4 small bites at best. The worst thing was the overcooked geoduck, they're basically large clams and anyone who's cooked and eaten clams will know that overcooked clams turn rubbery and the few bits of geoduck were as rubbery as a rubber duck. The same applies to their Roasted Ling Cod, unless you enjoy overcooked ling cod, avoid at all costs. Amongst our group we ordered 3 New Your Steaks, we ordered medium rare, to their credit they were all cooked a perfect medium rare. Trouble was they were all way over salted. Too much salt to make them enjoyable, frankly I've had much better steaks at Denny's. As part of their prix fixe menu they had smoked black cod which I normally enjoy. Here they mashed the black cod into a chip dip which they served with their house made potato chips, While the dip was okay as far as taste goes, the chips they served last week on Wednesday night were all stale, not yet rancid but definitely stale. If the manager is reading this, I suggest he take a few and taste them himself. Prices weren't out of line since this is a resort area and restaurant pretty much can count on a "captive" clientele. However value wise this place should not be anywhere near the top of your go-to list.

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    Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar

    4.4
    (915 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$$

    We ended up at Araxi thanks to their $45 four course special, and thank goodness for that, because…read morewe probably never would've gone otherwise. This place has always felt like one of those "special occasion only" restaurants that are usually out of reach. The special menu was such a steal and so wonderful!!! Every course came out looking delightful, from the bright, delicate starters to the beautifully cooked mains to desserts that made us slow down just to savor the moment. I didn't want the food to stop flowing. Service was warm without being stuffy, the vibe was lively but still intimate, and the whole night felt like we'd accidentally unlocked a VIP experience. If you've ever walked past Araxi thinking "maybe someday," this is your sign. Go when they're running the special during spring ski season!

    I don't often review a place a second time, but I figured it's been long enough since my last…read morevisit, and this was maybe my 3rd or 4th visit overall. Araxi did not disappoint, though I'm disappointed in myself for missing their apres deal with a discounted fondue using cave aged gruyere! Definitely reserve ahead of time during peak season. They start you with fresh herbed ciabatta and sourdough with olive oil and butter, and both breads were great but especially so for our hungry kids. They had the most perfectly sharpened quality colored pencils and a coloring/activity sheet for the kids, which was much appreciated! Drinks: - The Cure: talisker 10, pineapple, mezcal float - Fig Jam: fig infused mezcal, apple cider, fig jam, spices - great to start They also had a good wine list, and they even had some local wines by the half bottle, which was a nice option, so we got a local Pinot. Food: - Oysters: island tide and kusshi, served with traditional mignonette and horseradish - Ricotta gnocchi: with wild mushrooms, cheesy lemon fonduta, crispy sage - a smaller portion but good for sharing as an appetizer - Pacific crab and matane shrimp cake: no fillers, perfectly seared, with a great local pear and avocado salsa verde - Seared scallops: perfectly seated, with local sunchokes, crispy prosciutto, grilled bok choy, xharred pepper romesco - Ora king salmon: similar to the kids' one but dressed up, with roasted beats, beet and ginger salsa, goat cheese arancini - House made bucatini: mentaiko style with spicy cod roe, humobldt squid, breadcrumbs. This had a nice kick, and the pasta texture was great - Kids' fish: seared salmon with risotto and bok choy - a generous portion of perfectly seared salmon! Dessert: - Valrhona chocolate fondant: warm gooey chocolate cake with tahitian vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate crisps Service was great and very kid friendly (including copper mule cups for their water!). We ordered a lot of food for 2 adults and 2 young kids, but everything was so great - every item was a hit. There's a reason why we keep coming back to Araxi!

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    Our menu features a variety of freshly shucked oysters sourced from both local and global shores.​
    Our menu features a variety of freshly shucked oysters sourced from both local and global shores.​
    Celebrate with our Après menu! Enjoy favourites like our freshly shucked oysters, jumbo prawn cocktails, and albacore tuna tataki.

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