On Port Carling’s main street, Beveragino has quietly become one of the village’s favourite dinner tables. This intimate Mediterranean restaurant pairs old-world flavours with Muskoka warmth, and its 4.7-star rating from hundreds of diners suggests the secret is well and truly out.
Executive chef Nico Rahnma leads the kitchen, where the menu leans into Mediterranean classics done properly: think tomato and burrata salad, spinach ravioli, duck confit, seafood pasta and linguine vongole, alongside showstoppers like the tomahawk steak built for sharing. Portions are famously generous, and the desserts have their own following — the tiramisu in particular gets rave reviews, with the crème caramel and dessert pizza close behind. The wine list and full bar round things out, with gluten-free and vegan options available on request.
The room itself is small, chic and cottage-elegant, dressed with original artwork and set for lingering evenings. In warmer months the verandah is the place to be, overlooking the water with blankets thoughtfully provided when the evening turns cool. It is the kind of spot made for anniversaries and slow date nights, though families celebrating birthdays are regulars too.
Beveragino keeps dinner hours Thursday through Sunday, and weekends book up fast, so planning ahead is wise. For something more private, the restaurant offers a river-side deck for parties of up to 25, plus catering and event partnerships with a local farm for celebrations further afield.