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Cafe Brio, Victoria, BC

Cafe Brio

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 260 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 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!

260 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Chefs pick meal was outstanding. Well worth the cost! Thank you

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  2. Lindsay

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not enough staff, servers having to bus tables.Dinner took over two hours but not in a leisurely well paced way. Nice that half orders are available -

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  3. Pamela

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent meal with attentive service in very pleasant surroundings. Well done!

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  4. Michele

    Vancouver

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Ken

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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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  6. Malcolm

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  7. Leanne

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  8. Sean

    VIP

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Cafe Brio is rated 4.7 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 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
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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