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Cafe Brio, Victoria, BC

Cafe Brio

4.7
4.7
237 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 237 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

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Italian

  • Victoria

    Best Overall

  • Victoria

    Best Food

  • Victoria

    Best Service

  • Victoria

    Best Ambiance

  • Victoria

    Best Value

  • Victoria

    Neighborhood 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.

237 Reviews

  1. Callum

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service with outstanding food! Highly recommend

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  2. Wendy

    Victoria

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

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  3. Tristan

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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!

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  4. Dorothy

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a special birthday celebration with some dietary restrictions. Our server was excellent at guiding us through the menu and making suggestions. We were very happy to be in a quieter alcove and did find the restaurant quite noisy. Overall, a great evening.

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  5. Hafeeza

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked our table in advance and requested a quiet area, we got one of the best tables in the house, conducive to a long catch up. The service was attentive and friends with great suggestions for selecting dishes. We shared the daily vegetable appetizer, consisting of 4 veg prepared in different ways. Main dishes were gnocchi, spaghetti with bolognese and daily fish special. Finished off with a small chocolate truffle each. All were delicious and thoroughly enjoyed. Cafe Brio is a staple in the Victoria dining scene for a reason, its consistently excellent.

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  6. Dawn

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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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  7. Karen

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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 on November 21, 2024
    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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  8. Lauren

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    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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  9. Kirsten

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    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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  10. Hugh

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate setting. Every meal was delicious. Great service.

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Cafe Brio is rated 4.7 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Cafe Brio

944 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3K2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Left side of Fort Street (One Way) between Quadra and Vancouver
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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