Cafe Brio

4.7

232 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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 232 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
Good for special occasions
Victoria
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Brio offers "amazing food" and "outstanding service" in a charming setting. Diners appreciate the "thoughtfully curated menu" with half-order options, making it easy to sample various dishes. The wine selection is "great," and the ambiance is "lovely." It's a "must-try" for special occasions or casual dinners alike.

232 Reviews

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Dawn
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience; in every way! We look forward to our next visit
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Karen
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our group of 12 was so impressed. The salads were outstanding. The pasta dishes were so tasty particularly the Gnocchi which was like eating tasty pillows of goodness. The vanilla ice cream was as usual so silky.
Cafe BrioResponded 2 days ago
Hi Karen Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review. It's fantastic to know the food was amazing, especially the Gnocchi Carbonara! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience with the rest of the Newcomers group and we look forward to the next time your group is in for a visit. Cheers! - The Cafe Brio Team
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Lauren
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time, great dinner , lovely service. It’s our go too spot
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Kirsten
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, as always! Thoroughly enjoy this restaurant every time I go.
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Hugh
Portland
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Intimate setting. Every meal was delicious. Great service.
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Rob
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a no brainer to take my guests from two other countrys to Cafe Brio for a meeting and meal to discuss our charity’s ongoing work in Nepal. The ownership is local, the staff is professional and most importantly the menu is exceptional. As as always our entrées were served perfectly spaced and prepared spectacularly. Perhaps the best restaurant By in this city!
Cafe BrioResponded 2 days ago
Hello Rob, Thank you for your amazing review. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our guest's dining experiences, and it's always rewarding to know when we have achieved that. Thank you for choosing to visit us for your meeting and meal, and for introducing two new people to Brio! Always a pleasure to have you in and we look forward to seeing you again soon. - The Cafe Brio Team
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Patrick
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The duck was incredible. Definitely coming back again!
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Mary Anne Ballantyne
Vancouver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favourite spot in Victoria! Fabulous dinner, great service, happy place; always 5 stars!
Cafe BrioResponded 7 days ago
Mary, Thank you so much for sharing your evening with us! Your kind words mean a great deal to us and we look forward to welcoming you soon! Wishing you all the best, - The Cafe Brio Team
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seattlenative
Seattle
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing but beware a full order is still not a great deal of food. They had wonderful flavor combinations in their sauces. We would definitely go back on our next trip to Victoria!
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Brielle
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for my anniversary dinner and absolutely loved it! Right away the ambience was perfect, lots of beautiful art and perfect mood lighting. The service was great, staff were super kind and knowledgeable. The food was AMAZING!!! Can’t recommend the gnocchi carbonara enough. 10/10
Cafe BrioResponded on 14 November 2024
Happy anniversary and thank you for joining us for your special day Brielle! We look forward to seeing you on your next visit for another bowl of gnocchi. Cheers! - The Cafe Brio Team
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Cafe Brio is rated 4.7 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 26 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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What 232 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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