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Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino, Kelowna, BC

Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino

4.6
4.6
363 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pizza Bar

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
The Curious Café opened in November 2014 and is located in the heart of Kelowna's cultural district. Since then, The Curious has been serving both quality interpretations of classic dishes and daring new ventures into the uncharted territories of food.
The Curious interior, designed by proprietor Luigi Coccaro and designer Rhonda Lebedoff, reflects the hip sensibilities urban area's while also paying tribute to Kelowna's storied past. Adding to the mystique of the setting is the location's history, as it used to be a run-down tobacco shop, now transformed into a warm hang out.
The multi-room restaurant offers the choice to eat comfortably on the café side where one may watch the art of cooking as it occurs in the open-kitchen room or sit on the community table side where 24 beers flow from our rotating taps.

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Private dining

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (778) 484-0490
  • Website
    http://thecurious.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Hein
  • Catering
    We offer offsite catering, for more information please email us at info@thecurious.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant offers multiple private dining experiences, whether it is our intimate speakeasy, semi-private dining rooms or full buy outs, there is an option for your event. If you're interested in our private dining or want to schedule a large function. Please email kimberly@coccarogroup.com
  • Private party contact
    Kimberly Janelle: (778) 448-0490
  • Location
    1423 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3
  • Neighborhood
    Kelowna
  • Parking details
    There is a parkade situated across the street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Ring in the New Year Parisian Jazz Bar Experience

    CA$20.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Step into the romance and elegance of Paris this New Year's Eve! From 8 PM, The Curious Café transforms into a Parisian Jazz Bar featuring a live jazz duo, Aaron Loewen & Noah Gotfrit, to set the mood from 8 PM to 11 PM. Enjoy a specialty menu paired with handcrafted cocktails inspired by the City of Lights. Reserve your spot for an enchanting evening of music, flavours, and celebration. Tickets are $20 per person and include a Champagne Toast at Midnight. Plus, enjoy half-price champagne from 8 PM to Midnight! Space is limited – book now to secure your place in this unforgettable experience!

Menu

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What 363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Good for groups

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Kid-friendly

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Good for groups

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Healthy

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino shines with "excellent service," a "great atmosphere," and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing" pizzas and diverse menu options, including gluten-free choices. Although plant-based dishes are limited, they are tasty. The venue is perfect for events, and the staff's attention to detail enhances the dining experience.

363 Reviews

  1. Pamela

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abby was great. We were there for a quick meal - we live in the neighborhood. Food and service top-notch.

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  2. Cathy

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our brunch. The meals were uniquely delicious.The servers were accommodating and polite.

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  3. Aerin

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They’re known for pizza, but I’ve never had a bad NY steak here! Delicious salads too.

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  4. Cassandra

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had booked a reservation for a large party of 12 during lunch time and the service was wonderful and all done in a timely manner. Everyone enjoyed their meals and service. 1000% recommend and will be booking future lunch meetings again.

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  5. Jenn

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much for accommodating our group from Interior Health yesterday. We feel that we were very well taken care of. We look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

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  6. Karen

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a lovely, casual ambiance with great staff & delicious food!

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  7. Aaron

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Service l, food and drinks excellent, thanks for a great night.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, cocktails, and service as always. Took my staff for a christmas dinner and everyone was very happy with quality and atmosphere.

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  9. Jenny

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an exceptional time during the Macaloney's tasting event. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for similar events to attend. Also, the pizza was FANTASTIC as was the service. Great first time experience.

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  10. Rey

    VIP

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant and service was ok. Should have tried the pizza in hindsight but had pizza the day before. We had the sea bass and falafel bowl as they were average. My drink, a ceasar had way too much Worcestershire sauce. A lot of better restaurants in Kelowna.

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FAQs

Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (778) 484-0490.

Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino is rated 4.6 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino

1423 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kelowna
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a parkade situated across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Hein
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://thecurious.ca/
  • Phone number
    (778) 484-0490
  • Catering
    We offer offsite catering, for more information please email us at info@thecurious.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant offers multiple private dining experiences, whether it is our intimate speakeasy, semi-private dining rooms or full buy outs, there is an option for your event. If you're interested in our private dining or want to schedule a large function. Please email kimberly@coccarogroup.com
  • Private party contact
    Kimberly Janelle: (778) 448-0490
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