about the brand.
the workbench and the chef
the name
IL BANCO
the workbench
In Italian, IL BANCO is the workbench — the long wooden table where pasta is made, where flour meets egg, where the magic happens. It is a place of honest labour.
Every shape we make is an extension of that philosophy - crafted with intention and made to be eaten fresh.
the name
IL BANCO
the workbench
In Italian, IL BANCO is the workbench — the long wooden table where pasta is made, where flour meets egg, where the magic happens. It is a place of honest labour.
Every shape we make is an extension of that philosophy - crafted with intention and made to be eaten fresh.
the chef
Dave Bohati
chef & founder
Dave Bohati began his culinary career in 1998, washing dishes and cooking in Victoria, BC, before moving to Vancouver to refine his craft. His career has taken him through some of Canada's most respected kitchens, including Elixir at the Opus Hotel, Rush, Market, Restaurant Park in Montreal, Teatro and the Fairmont Palliser's Hawthorn Dining Room.
With over 25 years of experience leading acclaimed restaurant kitchens, Dave now brings his passion, creativity, and chef-driven expertise to IL BANCO.
the chef
Dave Bohati
chef & founder
Dave Bohati began his culinary career in 1998, washing dishes and cooking in Victoria, BC, before moving to Vancouver to refine his craft. His career has taken him through some of Canada's most respected kitchens, including Elixir at the Opus Hotel, Rush, Market, Restaurant Park in Montreal, Teatro and the Fairmont Palliser's Hawthorn Dining Room.
With over 25 years of experience leading acclaimed restaurant kitchens, Dave now brings his passion, creativity, and chef-driven expertise to IL BANCO.