CinCin Ristorante & Bar
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A winding stone staircase leads upward from bustling Robson Street to this celebrated Vancouver dining room, recognized for its contemporary Italian menu and award-winning wine cellar. The elegant marble bar is a central feature, accented by stone walls hung with original artworks, and punctuated with tall arched windows that open onto a secluded terrace. Housed in the private dining room, part of CinCin's value-driven wine collection is on display: deep and global with rare vintages, boutique finds, and an extensive half-bottle selection. An ingredient-driven, seasonal focus sets the tone for Chef Andrew Richadson's menu, with distinctive dishes embracing the traditions of Italy. Outstanding desserts and baked goods. Restaurant Director Richard Luxton and his service team choreograph unrivalled dining experiences, committed to their exemplary wine program and his own industry-leading service standards. more... See more text

Cuisine type

  • French,
  • Italian,

Dishes

  • Pasta,
  • Pizza,

Features

  • Restaurant With Bar,

Atmosphere

  • Romantic,
  • Upscale,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
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Rates:

  • $26 To $60,
  • > $60,

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Meet the owner

They catch your eye the minute you step into the peach-toned room tucked away from the bustle above Robson Street; the dancing flames from CinCin’s new Grillworks Infierno wood-fired grill draw the eye to the open kitchen where chef Andrew Richardson can be found cooking up a storm.

A beloved West End institution since 1990, CinCin has breathed new life into its menu thanks to the addition of this two-metre stainless steel behemoth — the only one of its kind in Canada — which is allowing a gleeful Chef Richardson loose on creating a new flame-licked menu. “It’s so primal,” beams Andrew. “Cooking with wood and fire is a very European thing, we’re going back to our roots here.”

Cooking on the new grill brings its own challenges: turn on the oven and you’ll get the temperature you expect, but cook with fire and you’ll get something new every time. Andrew relishes that. “It’s so versatile. You can cook meat, fish and even dessert with the grill,” he says. “We even use the embers and the ashes, every dish will have some element that’s been touched by the fire.”

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SECONDI MENU - CinCin Ristorante & Bar

haida gwaii sablefish seared in cast iron, sunchoke, gigante beans - venturi schulze balsamic vinegar

$35.00

yarrow meadows duck breast, risotto of farro and black truffle - spit roast celery root

$35.50

red wine braised carrots and short rib of beef, ash smoked potato gnocchi and cipollini onions

$38.50

FROM THE WOOD FIRED GRILL

whole wood grilled branzino with violet kale, potatoes, caramelized onions & pancetta

$36.50

fillet of halibut with asparagus and morels, potato and green onion crocchetta - spring pea tip sauce

$34.00

slow cooked crispy pork & flame grilled octopus with soft polenta & rapini - salsa verde

$34.50

fire roasted hanging local farmer chicken with salt baked celery root, sieglinde potato purée & parsnips

$32.50

alberta lamb rack grilled over wood embers with casteluccio lentils, salsify, carrots & pistachios

$45.00

PREMIUM CUTS

AAA tenderloin of alberta beef

$39.50 (6oz)

AAA beef t-bone in the style of florence

$43.50 (16oz)

AAA bone in tomahawk of beef tagliata

$149.00 (50oz)

AAA montreal veal chop tagliata

$49.00 (16oz)

ash roasted onions, potatoes with prosciutto & parmesan, green kale & salmoriglio

FOR THE TABLE

warm mixed olives

$6.00

slow cooked whole garlic bulb

$3.00

swiss chard stems & leaves

$8.50

roasted carrots with tarragon

$9.50

roasted sieglinde potatoes

$8.50

wild and cultivated mushrooms

$9.50

alder wood grilled alaskan sea scallop each

$6.00

alder wood grilled wild black tiger prawn each

$3.00

DESSERT MENU - CinCin Ristorante & Bar

warm caramel apple tart, vanilla sable, salted caramel and vanilla gelato

$12.50

tahitian vanilla panna cotta, caramelized almonds, poached bc rhubarb and almond tuile

$12.50

meyer lemon curd with alder smoked pistachios, candied lemon & citrus gel

$12.50

tiramisu of espresso soaked ladyfinger, mascarpone cream, maple syrup & caramelized cocoa nibs

$13.50

valrhona dark chocolate crema with toasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate crumble and praline sorbet

$13.50

house churned ice cream and sorbet daily selection

$12.00

Take Home Boxes

house made chocolates

6 pieces $12.50

macarons

6 pieces $12.50

FIRST MENU - CinCin Ristorante & Bar

sunchoke soup with stinging nettles and sunflower seeds

$12.50

baby meatball and cannellini bean soup with root vegetables, sage and first press olive oil

$14.50

grilled romaine lettuce and smoked salmon, pickled red onion, crunchy chick peas, rosemary and chili

$14.50

goat cheese salad, golden and chioggia beets, smoked orange vinaigrette, pistachios and red radish

$16.00

buffalo mozzarella with wood grilled green asparagus, pea tips, parmesan, balsamic vinegar and olive oil

$17.50

glorious organics green leaf salad with edible blossoms, pickled ramps and red radish - elderflower vinaigrette

$15.50

fire grilled and stuffed calamari, shishito peppers, arugula and piquillo pepper sauce

$17.50

wood grilled wild prawns cooked on a rosemary branch, taggiasche olives, meyer lemon and watercress

$17.00

carpaccio of veal with horseradish and parmesan, arugula, pickled kohlrabi - carpaccio sauce

$17.50

prosciutto di parma with foie gras on crostini with mostarda di frutta

$18.50

salumi misti, prosiutto san danielle, capocollo, black truffle salami & iberico chorizo, grilled ciabatta & pickled fall vegetables

$16.50

PASTA + RISOTTO MENU - CinCin Ristorante & Bar

also available as a main course

tagliatelle al ragù, braised beef bolognese with pancetta red wine & tomato

$16.50 $23.50

casarecce with spicy sausage, tomato, chili, rosemary & parmesan

$17.50 $24.50

pappardelle with tuscan style braised short rib of beef, red wine, tomato & black pepper

$17.50 $24.50

ravioli of ricotta and parmesan, truffle vinaigrette and parsley - roast hazelnuts

$18.50 $26.50

potato gnocchi with new season green asparagus, ramp leaves and basil - boschetto al tartufo

$17.50 $24.50

rigatoni with fresh tomato, olive oil & basil

$14.50 $21.50

organic carnaroli risotto, butternut squash, gorgonzola and walnuts

$16.50 $23.50

wood grilled alaskan sea scallops, risotto of stinging nettles with preserved meyer lemon

$18.50 $29.50
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Food was decent, but nothing special. Most...

Food was decent, but nothing special. Most definitely overpriced for what it is. As well, it was so boring in there, my friend & I were getting tired of having to focus to hear each other. I felt the tables were a bit close together - felt a bit crowded, which probably only added to the bad atmosphere. Nothing bad about our evening there, just nothing to entice us to go back again.

Atmosphere: 2/5
Food: 2/5
Service: 3/5
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A great restaurant with a really cosy, warm...

A great restaurant with a really cosy, warm atmosphere. Were there during our honeymoon and the staff was really pleasant. The food was very good, if a bit pricey. Tried one of the BC wines and was surprised by how good it was. Service could have been more attentive but was sincere and friendly when we got it. Would recommend you try it if only for the atmosphere and the food

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 3/5
Service: 4/5
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