Cafe Brio

4.7

255 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

The Café Brio, located in Victoria, has been a local favorite for twenty six years, serving up a rustic, Italian inspired menu. Focusing on regional products, Café Brio led by multi awarded Chef Sam Harris selects the highest quality ingredients from local sources to be used in authentic, creative dishes.

At Café Brio, everything is prepared in house. Pasta favorites include gnocchi with roasted leeks, parmesan cream and basil purée, Spaghettini with tomato, garlic, basil, olive oil and parmigiano and also our wild mushroom risotto. From the Sea enjoy seared scallops with peroxides, delicata squash, carmelo and bacon anchovy vinaigrette or our local fish feature. Lastly the Parry Bay Lamb feature from our friends out in Metchosin is an absolute must.

The wine list is extensive with input from multiple Sommeliers on staff always excited to share their new favourite bottle in our unique and cozy dining room.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(250) 383-0009
Website
http://www.cafebrio.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Samuel Harris

Location
944 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3K2
Area
Victoria
Cross Street
Left side of Fort Street (One Way) between Quadra and Vancouver
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
There is a bus stop on the right hand side of the street just past quadra. Cross the street and head East.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Vancouver / British Columbia
Italian
Victoria
Best Overall
Victoria
Best Food
Victoria
Best Service
Victoria
Best Ambience
Victoria
Best Value
Victoria
Neighbourhood gem
Victoria
Great for fine wines
Victoria
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Brio is a beloved dining spot in Victoria, celebrated for its "amazing" food and cozy atmosphere. Diners rave about the "fabulous" service, diverse menu, and delightful half-portion options. The ambiance is "lovely," making it perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience!

256 Reviews

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Michele
Vancouver
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Having recently moved to Victoria, this was our first visit to your establishment. With the possible exception of would have loved a little more Christmas decor 😜🎄, we loved everything. Our starters, drinks, & mains were all delicious - and your staff across the board, a pleasure to interact with. We will most certainly be back!
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Ken
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to place in Victoria. Love the idea of 1/2 servings to combine an entre with a pasta. Love the energy. Food is always predictably good. Greg (previous owner) always made you feel welcome, and that has not changed with the new ownership and experienced staff. Thanks all!
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Malcolm
Atlantic Canada
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and great ambiance. We love this spot. We will be back!
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Leanne
Palm Springs
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner - went early and took advantage of the 4:30 - 5:30 three course special - tomatoe soup was very salty and I put salt on everything - Meatballs were very peppery and I don't like pepper - desert was very small - price was good at $32
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Sean
VIP
Vancouver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous service and food! Wonderful place to reconnect with friends.
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anne
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Cafe Brio! We eat there whenever we are in Victoria from our home on Pender Island. The food and service are always delightful!
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Moreen
Vancouver
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love Cafe Brio but this was disappointing. My partner ordered the Bolognese which was delicious and there was lots of it. I ordered the gnocchi and the gnocchi was delicious, clearly house made. However the sauce was bland and detracted from the dish rather than complimenting it. That became much clearer when I found it dry and asked for more sauce. What they brought was basically a plain white sauce tasteless. When I told the server she explained the chef was ill and off work and the kitchen was troubled. But she offered nothing- no discount, not even a truffle to compensate. Disappointing. Might be awhile before I try it again.
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Denise
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas get together with friends. Lovely ambiance and service. Food was delicious but very small portions.
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Bertram
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A great evening. Kiera who was our server was fabulous - really helpful in explaining each course.
Cafe BrioResponded on 13 December 2024
Bertram Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are so pleased to hear that you had a great evening and that Ceara was able to provide thoughtful insight into each course. Ceara has been here for many years and has been integral in making Cafe Brio so special. I will make sure to pass on your kind words to her. We look forward to seeing you soon! -The Cafe Brio Team
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Tino
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Poor lighting and too much ambient noise to enjoy our meals.
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Cafe Brio is rated 4.7 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 18 times today

944 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3K2

Additional information

Cross Street
Left side of Fort Street (One Way) between Quadra and Vancouver
Area
Victoria
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
There is a bus stop on the right hand side of the street just past quadra. Cross the street and head East.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Samuel Harris
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.cafebrio.com/
Phone number
(250) 383-0009

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