Carino "Japanese Italian Kitchen"

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Japanese, Italian · $$ · Calgary

Carino is a collision of Italian and Japanese cuisines in Calgary’s Mission neighbourhood, described on the site as approachable and enjoyed by all.

Dinner Menu

From the restaurant's PDF menu

Antipasti & Insalata

Chicken Karaage11.25
Pesto Mayo, Nanami Spice & Italian Herbs
Kale Noodle Salad13.25
Mixed Green & Yuzu Wasabi Vinaigrette
Agedashi Mozzarella16.50
Basil Tempura, Japanese Plum Purée & Soy Dashi Glaze
Sushi Tacos Assorted 3ways $15.75 / 5ways $24.75 /7ways $33.75$15.75 / 5ways $24.75 /7ways $33.75
3ways: Ahi Tuna Poke, Dynamite Tempura Prawn & Spicy Lobster 5ways: Ahi Tuna Poke, Unagi Mascarpone, Butter Poached Amaebi, Dynamite Tempura Prawn & Spicy Lobster 7ways: Ahi Tuna Poke, Smoked Yuzu Cured Hamachi, Duck Leg and Tokyo Negi Confit, Unagi Mascarpone, Butter Poached Amaebi, Dynamite Tempura Prawn & Spicy Lobster
"Carino" Caprese Salad (Gluten Free)16.25
Topped with Arugula Salad & Yuzu Vinaigrette
gluten-free
Spicy Tuna Tartare (Gluten Free)20.25
Albacore Tuna, Avocado, Green Onion, Sesame Oil, Hot Chili Sauce, Tamari Soy Sauce, Mayo & Tortilla Chips
gluten-free
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio (Gluten Free)19.25
Spicy Yuzu Kosho Oil, Topped with Arugula Salad, Yuzu Vinaigrette & Parmesan Cheese
gluten-free
Spicy Mussels Hot Pot with Frites23.5
Clams, Italian Sausages, Spicy Tomato Dashi Broth. Add Spicy Mayo $2, Ketchup $1

Pasta

-All Pastas are made with Dashi “Japanese Seafood Broth" -Change to Gluten Free Pasta for $2

Spicy Linguine alla Vongole28.25
Clams, Garlic, Chili, Yuzu-Kosho & Zucchini
Tagliatelle with Italian Sausage Rosé Sauce24.25
Double Smoked Bacon, Mushroom, Parmesan Cheese & Cream Tomato Sauce
Bucatini with Wagyu Meat Sauce26.25
Parmesan Cheese & Truffle Oil
Spicy “Wagyu Bolognese” Miso Ramen26.75
House-made Chili Oil, BBQ Pork, Crispy Pork Belly, Baby Bok Choy, Corn, Butter & Boiled Egg -Add Chili Oil $1
Spicy Duck "Nanban" Soup28.5
Choice of Udon or Ricotta Gnocchi -Duck Leg Confit, Shimeji & Eringi-Mushroom, Baby Bokchoy, Soy-Dashi Broth & Truffle Oil
Ricotta Gnocchi with Prawns and Pesto Sauce26.25
Pesto Cream & Parmesan Cheese
Gyozagna29.50
Pork Gyoza dumpling, Wagyu Meat Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese
Tagliatelle with Vegetable Ragù22
Kelp Broth, Tempeh, Mushroom, Parmesan Cheese & Truffle Oil

Piatto Unico

Pescatore with Crab Risotto53.25
1/2 Lobster Tail, Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Mascarpone & Smoked Japanese Pickles
Pan Seared Scallops35.50
Shimeji-Mushroom Risotto, Crispy Soppressata, Topped with Truffle Vinaigrette Salad
Duck! Duck!!43.25
Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Trapanese Pesto (Contains Almonds), Rigatoni with Pulled Duck Leg Confit, Tokyo Negi Confit, Chili Oil, Pecorino Cheese & Blood Orange -Add First Foie Gras for Duck 3 ways $23
contains nuts
Lamb Lamb!! Lamb!!!56
Lamb 3ways from Organic Farm. -2 chops of Lamb, Lamb Rag Pasta & Braised Lamb Ribs, Wasabi Yuzu Gremolata.
Seared Foie Gras26
Can be added to any items

Side

Ciabatta Bread3.25
Flat Bread with Pesto5
French Fries with Spicy Mayo7
Add Ketchup $1
Sautéed Vegetable9.25

Dessert

Dessert Tasting14
Japanese Black Sesame Tiramisu with Azuki Bean Paste, Yuzu Gelee & Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Berry Rhubarb Parfait16.50
Shiratama(Japanese rice flour dumplings), Raspberry Rhubarb Crisps, Vanilla Ice Cream, Matcha Chiffon Cake, Whipped cream, Sweet Red Bean Paste, Soy Milk Panna Cotta & Frozen Strawberry
Houjicha Crème Brûlée with Seasonal Fruit10
Nutella Basque Cheesecake12.75
Homemade Strawberry Pocky

Lunch Menu

From the restaurant's PDF menu

Ramen

Miso Butter Corn18.75
BBQ Pork (2pc), Green Onion, Bamboo Shoots, Bean Sprouts, Ajitama, Crispy Garlic, Grated Ginger, Nanami Spice & Seaweed
Tonkotsu “Red & Black”18.75
BBQ Pork (2pc), Crispy Pork Belly, Kikurage, Chives, Sesame Seeds, Ajitama & Toasted Seaweed
Tonkotsu Shoyu18.50
BBQ Pork (3pc), Spinach, Whole Ajitama & Toasted Seaweed
Kyoto “Se-abura” Shoyu18.50
Wonton (4pc), Char-Siu (2pc), Bamboo Shoots, Green Onion, Ajitama, Back-Fat (Se-abura), Ichimi Spice & Toasted Seaweed
Ume Shio17.50
BBQ Pork (2pc), Japanese Plum, Shiso Paste, Kaiware Daikon, Bonito Flakes, Ajitama & Toasted Seaweed
Duck Duck Tsukemen23.50
1.5 Portion of Noodle, Sliced Smoked Duck Breast, Pulled Duck leg Confit, Green Onion, Arugula, Bamboo Shoots, Ajitama, Homemade Umami Paste & Toasted Seaweed
Spicy Tomato Tonkotsu Tsukemen19.00
1.5 Portion of Noodle, BBQ Pork (3pc), Green Onion, Arugula, Bamboo Shoots, Ajitama & Toasted Seaweed
Spicy “Wagyu Bolognese” Miso23.50
House-made Chili Oil, BBQ Pork, Corn, Green Onion & Ajitama

Toppings & Side

Extra Noodle3.5
Extra BBQ Pork (2pc)3.25
Crispy Pork Belly (2pc)6.25
Garlic Sautéed Vegetables (Bean Sprouts & Cabbage with House-made Flavour Oil)3.5
Steamed Rice2.0
Ajitama (Marinated 1/2 Soft-Boiled Egg)1.25
Green Onion1.0
Seaweed1.0
Bamboo Shoots1.0
House-made Chili Oil1.0
Organic Corn1.0
Butter0.75
Toasted Seaweed0.75

Pasta

Duck “Nanban” Soup28.50
Your Choice of Udon or Ricotta Gnocchi Topped with Duck Leg Confit, Yuzu Kosho(Hot), Mixed Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy & Truffle Oil
Tagliatelle with Italian Sausage Rose Sauce24.25
Double Smoked Bacon, Mushroom, Parmesan Cheese & Cream Tomato Sauce
Bucatini with Wagyu Meat Sauce26.25
Parmesan Cheese & Truffle Oil
Gyozagna29.50
8pc Pork Gyoza Dumplings with Wagyu Meat Sauce, Cream Sauce & Mozzarella
Pesto Ricotta Gnocchi26.25
Topped with 5pc Prawns and Pesto Cream Sauce

Side Dish?

Chicken Karaage11.25
Pesto Mayo, Nanami Spice & Italian Herbs
Kale Noodle Salad (Vegetarian)13.25
Mixed Green, Grape Tomatoes & Yuzu Wasabi Vinaigrette
vegetarian
Chicken Momo (Nepalese Dumplings)19.00
6 pieces House Made Momo with Tomato-Sesame Chutney & Spicy Herb Sauce
Sushi Tacos 3 ways15.75
Ahi Tuna Poke, Dynamite Tempura Prawn & Spicy Lobster
Spicy Tuna Tartare (Gluten Free)20.25
Albacore Tuna, Avocado, Green Onion, Sesame Oil, Hot Chili Sauce, Tamari Soy Sauce & Tortilla Chips
gluten-free
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio (Gluten Free)19.25
Spicy Yuzu Kosho Oil, Topped with Arugula Salad, Yuzu Vinaigrette & Parmesan Cheese
gluten-free
Spicy Mussels Hot Pot with Frites23.50
Clams, Italian Sausages, Spicy Tomato Dashi Broth

Dessert

Dessert Tasting14
Japanese Black Sesame Tiramisu with Azuki Bean Paste, Yuzu Gelee & Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Berry Rhubarb Parfait16.50
Shiratama(Japanese rice flour dumplings), Raspberry Rhubarb Crisps, Vanilla Ice Cream, Matcha Chiffon Cake, Whipped cream, Sweet Red Bean Paste, Soy Milk Panna Cotta & Frozen Strawberry
Houjicha Crème Brûlée with Seasonal Fruit10
Nutella Basque Cheesecake12.75
Homemade Strawberry Pocky

Drink

From the restaurant's PDF menu

Wine by the glass (5oz)

Prosecco.12
Pinot Grigio.11
Chardonnay.12.5
Malbec.10
8 Bucce Piedmont’s & French.14
Barbera.16
Pinot Noir.17

Beer

Japanese 355ml.9
Italian 330ml.8.25
Non-Alcohol.7.5〜
Alberta Craft 355ml.7.5〜
473ml.11.5〜
(Lager/Pilsner, Pale Ale, IPA, Stout/Porter)

Non-Alcohol Japanese Soft Drink

San Pellegrino.7
San Pellegrino Orange.3.5
San Pellegrino Lemon.3.5
Juice.3.25
Pop.2.75
Calpico.5.25
Kimino Yuzu Soda.10
Cold Tea - Genmaicha-Matcha(1.2L).7.5
Cold Tea – Oolong (1.2L).7

Wine

From the restaurant's PDF menu

SPARKLING

2014 Bollinger Champagne “La Côte Aux Enfants”, France2963
N/V Bollinger Champagne “PN VZ 19”, France380
N/V Bollinger Champagne “Special Cuvée Brut”, France230
N/V Drappier Champagne “Carte d’Or Brut”, France159
N/V Gaston Chiquet Champagne “Insolent Brut”, France150
2025 Paltrinieri Lambrusco dell’Emilia “Solco” Red, Emilia-Romagna, Italy65
N/V Le Manzane Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene “Brut Superiore”, Veneto, Italy63
N/V Fiol Prosecco, Veneto, Italy45

WHITE

2023 San Leonardo Riesling, Trentino Alto Adige167
2021 Zenato “Lugana Riserva”, Veneto114
2023 Cristina Ascheri Langhe Arneis, Piedmont81
2021 Librandi “Efeso”, Calabria80
2025 San Leonardo “Vette” Sauvignon Blanc Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino Alto Adige79
2023 Augustali “Terza Nota” Catarratto e Vermentino, Sicilia70
2025 Peter Zemmer Chardonnay, Alto Adige70
2024 A Mano Fiano-Greco, Puglia69
2024 Tedeshi Pinot Grigio, Veneto65
2024 Pelassa Langhe “Mario’s”, Piedmont63
2024 Cantina Levorato Chardonnay (unoaked), Veneto55
2025 Gregoris Pinot Grigio, Veneto48

Rose

2024 Mastroberardino Irpina Rosato “Lacrimarosa”, Campagna84
2025 San Leonardo “Gemma” Lagrein Rosato Trentino, Trentino Alto Adige78

France

2020 Francois Mikulski Meursault225
2022 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Savagnin Ouillé159
2022 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf du Pape155
2023 Château de Beauregard Pouilly-Fuissé125
2022 Jean-Louis Chavy Bourgogne Chardonnay124
2023 Agnès Paquet Bourgogne Chardonnay118
2024 Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis107
2023 Domaine le Clos des Cazaux Vacqueyras98
2021 Arnaud Lambert Saumur “Les Perrières”80

French White Continued

2023 Willy Gisselbrecht Gewurztraminer “Réserve”, Alsace74
2024 La Tène Chardonnay, Pays D’Oc65
2024 Raimbault-Pineau Sauvignon Blanc Coteaux du Giennois65
2024 Saint Preignan Viognier, Pays D’Oc50

Rose

2025 Villa des Anges Cinsault Rosé, Languedoc49

Germany & Other

2023 Luis Pérez “El Muelle de Olaso”, VT Cádiz, Spain76
2022 Meierer Riesling Kabinett Kestener Paulinsberg, Mosel74
2022 Enderle & Moll Müller-Thurgau “Müller”, Baden72
2023 Leitz Riesling “Eins Zwei Dry 3”, Rheingau58

RED

2016 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Tuscany290
2017 Ettore Germano Barolo “Cerretta”, Piedmont270
2017 Mastroberardino Taurasi “Radici Riserva”, Campagna240
2020 Paitin Barbaresco “Serraboella Sorì Paitin”, Piedmont230
2019 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany224
2020 Benazzoli Amarone della Valpolicella “Classico”, Veneto222
2021 Valfaccenda Roero Riserva “Valmaggiore”, Piedmont218
2019 Icardi Barbaresco “Starderi”, Piedmont192
2019 Pelassa Barolo, Piedmont185
2019 Mastroberardino Taurasi “Radici”, Campagna165
2020 Cantina del Nebbiolo Barolo “La Pranda”, Piedmont150
2020 Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella “Classico”, Veneto144

Italy (Red Continued)

2020 Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany135
2020 Giacomo Ascheri Barolo, Piedmont130
2020 Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso, Tuscany, “Merlot, CF, CS & Syrah”123
2023 Fletcher Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont120
2021 Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico, Tuscany117
2021 San Leonardo “Villa Gresti”, Trentino Alto Adige, “Merlot, CS & Carmenère”117
2021 Benazzoli Valpolicella Ripasso “Superiore”, Veneto114
2022 Podere Forte Rocca d’Orcia “Villaggio”, Tuscany110
2023 Collosorbo Rosso di Montalcino Tuscany105
2021 Querciabella Chianti Classico, Tuscany105
2020 Tenuta di Valgiano “Palistorti di Valgiano”, Tuscany, “Sangiovese, Merlot & Syrah”99
2022 Paitin Langhe Freisa “Bonina”, Piedmont96
2022 Benazzoli Valpolicella “Superiore”, Veneto90
2020 Feudo Montoni “Nero d’Avola Lagnusa”, Sicilia85
2022 Collosorbo “Due Gemme”, Tuscany, “Sangiovese & Melot”84
2021 Pelassa Langhe “Corte Enrichetta”, Piedmont, “Barbera & Nebbiolo”81
2024 Tua Rita Rosso dei Notri, Tuscany, “Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah & Cabernet Franc”80
2022 Castello di Radda Chianti Classico, Tuscany77
2023 Poderi Oddero Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont77
2022 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany76
2020 Zenato Sansonina Cabernet Garda “Evaluna”, Veneto76
2021 San Leonardo “Terre di San Leonardo”, Trentino Alto Adige, “CS, Merlot & Carmenère”75
2012 Cosimo Taurino Salice Salentino Rosso “Riserva”, Puglia74
2023 Collazzi “Libertà”, Tuscany, “Merlot, Syrah & Sangiovese”71
2022 Augustali Nero d’Avola “La Vigna”, Sicilia70
2023 Galassi Romagna DOC Sangiovese “Appassimento”, Emilia-Romagna70
2022 Antiche Terre Venete Rosso Verona “Solo Passione”, Veneto65
2020 Avignonesi “Cantaloro”, Tuscany, “Sangiovese, Merlot & CS”50

France

2021 Domaine Henri Magnien Gevrey-Chambertin “Champerrier”288
2023 J.Boutin Hermitage “Arena Mica”244
2020 Domaine Lucien Muzard & Fils Pommard “Les Cras V.V.”198
2020 Domaine Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru “La Dominode”180
2019 Domaine Lucien Muzard & Fils Santenay 1er Cru “Maladière”167
2022 Château Tronquoy, Saint-Estèphe165
2020 Domaine Lucien Muzard & Fils Santenay “Champs Claude V.V.”124
2023 Agnès Paquet Bourgogne Pinot Noir118
2020 Domaine A.F. Gros Bourgogne Pinot Noir115
2019 Château Le Grand Verdus Bordeaux Supérieur “Grande Réserve”115
2020 Pierre Gaillard Saint-Joseph100
2022 Villa des Anges “Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Syrah”, Languedoc55

Other

2017 Best’s Pinot Meunier “Old Vine”, Great Western, Australia198
2022 Tr3smano Ribera del Duero “Proventus”, Spain162
2020 Mitolo Sagrantino “Ourea”, McLaren Vale, Australia85
2022 Meiser Pinot Noir “Trocken”, Rheimhessen, Germany75
2023 Viña Otano Rioja “Tempranillo”, Spain46

SAKE

Yamamoto “Dokara” Extra Dry Junmai glass(3oz)16
Yamamoto “Dokara” Extra Dry Junmai btl(720ml)124
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo glass(3oz)15
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo btl(720ml)120
Gassan Junmai Ginjo glass(3oz)14
Gassan Junmai Ginjo btl(720ml)115
Oku No Matsu Ginjo “Adatara” glass(3oz)13
Oku No Matsu Ginjo “Adatara” btl(720ml)98
Saika Daiginjo glass(3oz)13
Saika Daiginjo btl(720ml)96
Toko Junmai glass(3oz)12
Toko Junmai btl(720ml)90
Yoshinogawa Premium Honjouzou glass(3oz)10
Yoshinogawa Premium Honjouzou btl(720ml)63
Oku No Matsu Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling btl(290ml)50

Flavored-Sake

Takasago Plum Sake glass(2oz)10
Nakano Kunizakari “Peach Momo no Osake” glass(2oz)10
Nakano Kunizakari “Peach Momo no Osake” btl(300ml)49
Nakano Kunizakari “Rose Plum Sake” glass(2oz)10
Nakano Kunizakari “Rose Plum Sake” btl(300ml)49
Nakano Kunizakari “Kocha Tea Plum Sake” glass(2oz)10
Nakano Kunizakari “Kocha Tea Plum Sake” btl(300ml)49
Nakano Kunizakari “Obaachan’s Yuzu Sake” glass(2oz)10
Nakano Kunizakari “Obaachan’s Yuzu Sake” btl(300ml)49
Nakano Kunizakari “Citrus Mix Osake” glass(2oz)10
Nakano Kunizakari “Citrus Mix Osake” btl(300ml)49
Yoshinogawa Yuzu Sparkling btl(300ml)35

Japanese Whisky (1oz)

Nikka
Molt Whisky: Taketsuru Pure Molt 43% 19, Miyagikyo Single Molt 45% 19, Yoichi Single Molt 45% 19, Blended Whisky: From The Barrel 51.4% 20, Super Rare Old 43% 18, Coffey Molt 45% 19
Other
Fukano 42.5% 20, Akashi 40% 18 , Shinobu Mizunara Oak Pure Molt 43% 20
Suntory Hibiki 43% 20, Nirasaki Blended 40% 19, Ohishi 41.8% 18
Togouchi Japanese Blended Premium 20, Masahiro Pure Molt 43% 20

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Contact

Address: 2210 4 Street Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2S 1W9
Phone: (403) 454-7668
Email: [email protected]
Website: eatcarino.com

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday	5 pm – 10 pm
Friday	12 pm – 2 pm, 5 pm – 11 pm
Saturday	12 pm – 2 pm, 5 pm – 11 pm
Sunday	12 pm – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm

We do not accept reservations at lunch time; first come first serve. Corkage $30 per 750ml. Service charge of 20% and no split bills for parties; two-hour limit for reservations. Deposit and e-transfer policies apply for large parties (see site).

Website last read Oct 3, 2026, 8:24 p.m..