Cafe Brio

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1. B

   Bertram

   Vancouver

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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.
   

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   Pam

   Houston

   48 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   48 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We sat at the bar, the food and service were quite good. My duck was done to perfection and the salads were fresh and very tasty. My husband had the tagliatelle and wasn’t as happy with it, I tasted it and it was great. The miniature crème brule was just the right size! Would have been a higher score if we were at a table and my husband would have been happy with his dinner.
   

   Cafe BrioResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Pam, Thank you for your kind words about our food and service, we appreciate them greatly. Our tables unfortunately book up quite fast on Saturday nights so I appreciate your understanding with the bar seating, we look forward to hopefully serving you at one of our tables on your next visit in. All the best! - The Cafe Brio Team
   

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   Robert

   Vancouver

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first visit back since Greg Hays retired from this wonderful restaurant. It is still the gem it always was. Our waitress (I believe Carissa) was excellent and didn't miss a thing in making sure our dining experience was great, even though it was a full house that evening. We dined early as we were off to the Victoria Symphony, so we actually got to order their early bird special dinner which had several options and was a 3 course meal. It was excellent. We have been here many times over the years and will continue as it is really a Victoria gem in so many respects -- ambience, location, food, wine and service, and prices that are very fair for what you get. A strong recommendation from me for sure.
   

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   Karen

   Montreal

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best restaurants I have been to in Victoria! The food was beautifully plated and perfectly cooked as well as very flavorful. The value for this three course meal as part of their early bird special was incredible. Service was also amazing and very attentive. Strongly recommend this wonderful restaurant!
   

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   Cafe BrioResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Karen We're so pleased by to hear your review and wholeheartedly thank you for highlighting all aspects of your dining experience! We're so happy you had a wonderful time and are glad to hear that the early bird special was thoroughly enjoyed. We look forward to seeing you again soon! - The Cafe Brio Team
   

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   GORD

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were shown to a quiet private table..?and waited on at once. Our food arrived in a timely fashion. It was really tasty however the mushroom risotto was just rice with mushrooms on top but it was delicious. I had a 1/2 order of scallops and received 2 scallops with 2 bacon perogies. Again very tasty but I expected more food for $24.00. The beet salad was a good portion and excellent. Would we return? Yes but we would order something different.
   

   Cafe BrioResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Gord Thank you for your candid review and feedback. I am happy to hear that you found the risotto, scallops and the beet salad tasty. But I am sorry you found the scallop portion underwhelming. We look forward to getting the opportunity to impress you in the future. All the best - The Cafe Brio Team
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Superb as always. Butter lettuce salad and beet salad excellent, and lamb (4 ways) special was out of this world. I had the half portion and it was plenty. Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert is a sinful must!
   

   Cafe BrioResponded 7 days ago

   It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the salads, lamb quatro, and the sticky toffee pudding! We're delighted to know you had a great visit and we look forward to the next time you stop in. Cheers - The Cafe Brio
   

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   Suki

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was excellent. The only issue was the size of the meal. We ordered off the set menu and the starter salad was too big for a starter. We all ordered the half order for the main and that was minuscule.. like a kids meal. Two fingerling potatoes and a 2” square of fish is not a satisfying meal for an adult. We felt ripped off especially since we’d all been looking so forward to our evening out. Our suggestion would be make the salad smaller and make the half order a meal for an adult or just take away the half order if it’s not going to satisfy a normal adult appetite.
   

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   Callum

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Impeccable service with outstanding food! Highly recommend
   

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   Wendy

   Victoria

   54 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   54 reviews

   Dined on 26 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I love this place. I’ve been here over the years (like decades ago), but have rediscovered it in the past couple of months. It’s now my go-to spot. The half portion entree makes it possible to try an appy (beet salad, cortini) and dessert (crème brûlée, sticky toffee pudding -yum!). The service is great. Jason was patient as we tried to find the right wine to order. All staff are friendly and attentive. It’s all good. Just go and see for yourself.
   

   Cafe BrioResponded on 4 December 2024

   Hi Wendy We are very excited to have welcomed you back for the first time in a long time! I am happy to hear that Jason was able to assist you with your wine selections and that you were able to try a bit of everything on the menu. We look forward to your next visit in to try even more! Cheers - The Cafe Brio Team
   

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    Tristan

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We went to Cafe Brio before catching a show at the Macpherson Playhouse last night. We couldn't get a table reservation the day-of, but they were able to accommodate us at the bar! The hostess was friendly and accommodating. The bartender was knowledgeable, sociable, and helpful. Try his sidecar--delicious! The food came out of the kitchen blazing fast despite the full house. The gnocchi was buttery and smooth, and the tagliatelle was incredibly flavourful--we both highly recommend that one. We splurged on dessert and the sticky toffee pudding was exactly as I hoped it would be--it was pitch-perfect. What an incredible meal!
    

    Cafe BrioResponded on 4 December 2024

    Hi Tristan, Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review of the restaurant. I am happy to hear that we were able to sneak you in at the bar and you had a great time with West (his sidecar truly is amazing). We look forward to your next visit in for another incredible meal. All the best! - The Cafe Brio Team
    

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