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il Caminetto di Umberto
Since it's 1981 debut, this restaurant remains King of the Mountain. Located in the heart of Whistler Village, Umberto Menghi's Il Caminetto expresses warmth and hospitality. Offering fine Tuscan cuisine at its very best accompanied by a large selection of international wines with the emphasis on Italian.
Come for fun, relaxation, or romance to this cozy dining room, rich with colour and Italian charm. In the summer Il Caminetto's patio is the perfect place to "see and be seen" along Village Stroll.
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85 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 85 reviews
5 stars
(41)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(51)
- special occasion(44)
- romantic(33)
- notable wine list(32)
- good for groups(24)
- hot spot(18)
il Caminetto di Umberto Reviews List
Review 1 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Salty!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The meal was great... But over seasoned. Even after a long day of skiing I didn't need that salt. But lovely service. Not particularly cutting edge dishes but solid. Had hoped for more based on the $40 entree"
Dined on 06/04/2013
2013
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Review 2 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was very good. great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good. great italian restaurant."
Dined on 24/03/2013
2009
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Review 3 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was delicious!! Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was delicious!! Excellent service!"
Dined on 24/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 4 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great dinner at Umberto's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a great dinner at Umberto's when skiing Whistler. If ever I have to choose a restaurant in the village I pick this one as they never disappoint us and the food is superb!"
Dined on 24/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a fantastic restaurant never
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"a fantastic restaurant never ever fails to produce world class food and service"
Dined on 19/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 6 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall experience was excellent. It took awhile to close the tab. Bartender and bar service was excellent."
Dined on 07/03/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 7 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent restaurant. Highly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent restaurant. Highly recommended."
Dined on 07/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 8 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
High quality = high prices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For the last night of an excellent holiday in Whistler the girlfriend and I decided to spoil ourselves a little and splash out on Il Caminetto. Now, it is not cheap, but then nor are any of the restaurants around here, however the food is very good and the service is excellent. We both went for fish options and were not disappointed - very fresh and full of flavour. One slight gripe is that the desserts look a little over-priced, but our Tiramisu was very nice all the same. All in all well worth a visit, just try to forget how much you're spending."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Don't bother
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My food was Tasteless at a top price. To be fair my wife enjoyed the veal parm."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2011
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Review 10 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic, one of our best dining experiences ever."
Dined on 18/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect Evening Out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a wonderful dinner/evening at il Caminetto di Umberto with a party of 16!! We had 8 adult and 8 kids (9-14 year olds) at two tables. The wait staff did a great job of making the evening pleasurable for both groups. Our family always plans a dinner here when we come to Whistler. It is truly one of the best restaurants in the Village. Definitely would give it a solid thumbs up!!"
Dined on 21/02/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 12 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reserve a table; but excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and waiter was particularly helpful. Great wine list with wide selection and range of prices. Being Valentines Day and a relatively early sitting, there were a number of young children, and it was a bit noisy, but understandable.
Seating process was a notable weak spot. Although there were many open tables for two in various locations (which were open for most of the time we were there, (so a "reserved table" excuse doesnt wash) the young maitre d took us to a table at the entrance to the kitchens. When we asked if there was another, he did redirect us, but still in a very busy traffic and family area. Being "polite Canadians", we took the table, but it didn't get things off to a good start."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, good service, very
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, good service, very noisy and way overpriced"
Dined on 15/02/2013
2012
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Review 14 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
il Caminetto didn't disappoint!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"il Caminetto didn't disappoint! The menu was creative with new food combinations and the food was wonderful. The Caribou was fabulous and the my arctic char with crab was wonderfully cooked and delicious."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 15 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very good food, exceptional
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very good food, exceptional service!"
Dined on 10/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food; Great service;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food; Great service; and Great wine. We go there every year when we visit Whistler."
Dined on 06/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 17 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply Outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The meal was outstanding from start to finish. Service was highly polished and extremely attentive. The oysters were divine, crab cakes amazing, scallops superb and the sea bass melted in your mouth. The piano player added a lovely touch to the evening (we sat on the bar side) and overall it was an experience to be repeated the next time we're in Whistler."
Dined on 29/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Excellent service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Excellent service. Perfect round table for 6 people."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2012
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Review 19 for il Caminetto di Umberto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our favourite places
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoy going here. One of our favourite places in Whistler."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for il Caminetto di Umberto
Based on the average of (66) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic