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 chef

Dave Bohati

chef & founder

Chef Dave Bohati

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.