Cafe Brio

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   Wendy

   Victoria

   54 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   54 reviews

   Dined today

   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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   Tristan

   Victoria

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 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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   Dorothy

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 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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   Hafeeza

   Charlotte

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 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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   Dawn

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 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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    Rob

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    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 5 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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