Whistler’s Award-Winning Italian Powerhouse
🇨🇦 II Caminetto – Whistler’s Award-Winning Italian Powerhouse 🍕✨ For over two decades, II Caminetto has been Whistler’s go-to Italian institution, blending rustic authenticity with mountain-town flair. With its wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and legendary carpaccio, this isn’t just dinner—it’s a culinary event. 📍 The Essentials Name: II Caminetto (Italian for "the fireplace"—cozy vibes guaranteed!) Location: 4242 Village Stroll, Whistler (Follow the scent of burning oak and melted mozzarella!) Hours: • Dinner: 5 PM - 10 PM Daily (Reservations book out weeks ahead!) • Aperitivo Hour: 4 PM - 5 PM (Half-price Negronis + antipasti!) Vibe: Alpine-meets-Tuscany—stone fireplaces, enoteca-style wine walls, and an open kitchen with a roaring pizza oven. 🍽️ Signature Dishes 1️⃣ Lobster & Saffron Linguine – $38 🦞🍝 • House-made pasta tossed in saffron cream sauce • Loaded with: Atlantic lobster chunks, lemon zest, and chili flakes • Pro Tip: Order extra bread to swipe up every drop of sauce 2️⃣ Truffle Pizza – $26 🍕✨ • Wood-fired crust topped with fontina, wild mushrooms, and truffle oil • Game Changer: Add a sunny-side-up egg (+$4) 3️⃣ Beef Carpaccio – $18 🥩🌿 • Paper-thin Alberta beef with arugula, capers, and truffle aioli • Served with: Warm focaccia (baked hourly!) 4️⃣ Tiramisu – $14 ☕🍰 • Layers of: Espresso-soaked savoiardi, whipped mascarpone, cocoa snow • Secret Touch: A drizzle of Marsala wine syrup 💡 Why It’s Award-Winning ✅ Pizza pedigree: Dough fermented for 72 hours in Whistler’s mountain air ✅ Local twists: BC spot prawns, foraged morels, and Okanagan wines ✅ Celebrity cred: Favored by Olympic athletes and ski legends 📸 Instagram Moments 1️⃣ Lobster pasta pull shot (GoldenNoodles) 2️⃣ Pizza oven action (FireAndFlour) 3️⃣ Carpaccio flat lay (ArtOnAPlate) ⚠️ Good to Know • Dress code: “Ski-chic” (e.g., cashmere sweaters + clean boots) • Vegetarian? The roasted squash ravioli ($24) is a masterpiece • Parking: Underground at Whistler Conference Centre (free after 5 PM) #WhistlerItalian #FoodieAwardsWhistlerBC #FineDining #EatLikeALocal #CanadaTravel