Looking for the perfect spot to be be boujee and wow your friends? The Ricco Room has decor that brings you straight to the tropics. Complete with swinging chairs and living plant decor covering the space, you’re sure to feel like you’ve been transported to a sweet escape.
What to Expect?
This little gem used to be a little winery with some questionable background history. With a much needed makeover from new owners, it’s now the talk of the city! Parking is available on the street but it’s location can make some parking spots more questionable being close to Leon. Prices are as mentioned above, BOUJEE. So don’t come here looking for $5 high balls babe, these are expertly crafted cocktails made to transport you to another space ✨
What Did We Try?
We had the Wild Prawn Ceviche, Alaskan King Crab Tostada, Gochujang Chicken Wings, Truffle Prime Rib Burger, and some delicious drinks. I will let you know that portions are small except for the burger and each dish was in the $20-25 range. I would recommend getting at least a few dishes to share and budgeting for about $60-75 per person. The dishes are good but the drinks are the real stars of the show.
Let’s start with absolutely gorgeous Fairy Godmother and the Wild Prawn Ceviche.
STUNNING. Drinks are all 2-3oz of liquid courage and so so good. They have lots of options, including mocktails and Rico Bambino wine. The Fairy Godmother cocktail came with a citrus smoke bubble that I couldn’t resist! After the first sip, I realized how dangerous this place was. Drinks that strong that taste so good? TAKE MY MONEY. The drink lists are extensive and sure to keep you coming back to try something new every time. The ceviche was missing the classic citrus flavours that normally acompanies the dish, which for us latinos was dissapointing. The toastada however, made up for it 10 times over! So much flavor in every bite, exactly what your staycation needs. The star of the show had to be the Truffle Prime Rib Burger served with kettle chips. It was juicy, filled with toppings, and had a fun switch up from the standard fries.
Final Thoughts
Our final thoughts on The Ricco Room are that the drinks and decor are worth it. The instagrammable moments in this restaurant are never ending. It is a bit pricier than other places but has a relaxed vibe. For me this is the perfect place to come right after the office to unwind with co-workers and friends. The price vs value for food is a hit or miss depending on what you order. We ended up leaving hungry but had just enough room to check out Amore Mio for some evening gelato. Win-win situation! As always, I hope this has helped you with your next Discovering Kelowna advenure!