Cafe Brio
★ 4.6 (697) · 
· $$$
944 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3K2, Canada
Phone: (250) 383-0009
Website: http://www.cafebrio.com/
Cafe Brio in Victoria is a 4.6-star Italian restaurant with 697 Google reviews, known for Family Chef’s Selection / Family Service and Scallops.
Why we love it
- Italian with Pacific Northwest influence
- Located near Near Fort St and Meares St
- Cozy ambiance, attentive service, dog-friendly patio
- Fine dining with half and full portion options
- Italian with Pacific Northwest influence
- Located near Near Fort St and Meares St
- Cozy ambiance, attentive service, dog-friendly patio
- Fine dining with half and full portion options
What to Order
Family Chef’s Selection / Family Service
A multi-course, chef's choice tasting menu that offers a variety of dishes, often including salads, meat courses, and charcuterie.
"We had the "family service" with 6 suprise dishes and it was a wonderful experience. Great food and our waiter Jason was so personable and lovely!"
Colleen B
Scallops
Seared scallops served with a divine sauce and often accompanied by pierogies.
"Speaking of which, i got the scallop dish and despite looking a bit messy was superb, the sauce, the perogies, the scallops, all of it."
Illiya Galbraith
Gnocchi
Delicate Italian potato dumplings, often praised for their texture and flavor.
"...the other two were the meatballs on polenta and the gnocchi - all outstanding."
Alex B
Beet Salad
A fresh and flavorful salad featuring beets, often highlighted for its delicious combination of ingredients.
"Had the Beet salad, the Contorni, Tomato Salad, Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto, and Lamb feature (4 types). Superb for 2 people."
Jay Johnston
Creme Brulee
A classic French dessert with a rich custard base and a hard, caramelized sugar topping, noted for its creamy texture.
"Lastly, for the dessert, the creme brulee was the creamiest and most texture consistent I've tried and made me want to ask the chef what was their trick."
Illiya Galbraith
Charcuterie Board
A selection of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments, with the pate receiving special mention.
"...a small charcuterie board (special mention to the pate) and a salad; again, all excellent."
Alex B
Inside Scoop
- Consider the "Early Bird" or "Dine Around" menus for excellent value.
- The restaurant offers half and full portion sizes for many main dishes.
- If dining with a group of 7 or more, the chef chooses the meals, but they are accommodating with allergies.
- The patio is dog-friendly and staff go above and beyond for comfort, but can be sunny in summer.
- Reservations are highly recommended, as there can be significant wait times even with a booking.