Cafe Brio - Victoria: A Culinary Gem in the Heart of Victoria

It's hard to write a review of my experience at Cafe Brio without it sounding like they paid me to write it. It honestly was just that good. The food, the option to order half plates, the service and the way they have managed to make such a big space feel so intimate and cosy all add up to make an outstanding dining experience, and at a price that I found incredibly reasonable. Many thanks to everyone who made our night special. We will definitely be returning here next time we visit the Island.

A nice ambience for a neighborhood restaurant. Service was professional and friendly. They offer half and full menu items. We had a spaghetti, halibut, meatballs, and salads. We also had a bottle of wine, which was good and well priced. All good

Good all-around dining experience. We were sat 5 minutes before our reso, our waters were topped up and were checked in with frequently (not too much). Our dishes Generally were all great, kudos to the saucier as all the sauces were divine, especially the daily fish dish and the seared scallops. 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. 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. Overall the atmosphere was nice, a mix of natural light from big skylights and cozy warm lighting from candles and chandeliers. Also loved that each and every main / entrée had the option for a half and full size in case you're not as hungry but crave a certain dish. Would recommend and would dine at again.

Easily the highlight of our visit warm ambiance and exquisite cuisine and efficient service. We started with the baguette it’s made in house with a crust to die for. the appetizer we had rabbit terrine and it was exquisite. I had the hearty meatballs in polenta which can easily feed two people, my partner had the rockfish special and accompanied with the wine pairing. For the dessert we had the bread pudding it was heavenly.

The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. The atmosphere was so welcoming and pleasant. We enjoyed a couple of drinks, the butter lettuce salad, olives, spaghettini with scallops, the scallop dish, and the sticky toffee pudding. Each dish was incredible. I’ll definitely be coming back!

We went on the recommendation of a family friend and we were not disappointed. The service was one of the best we have ever had as they were attentive, informative and kind. Our water glass never became half empty due to their diligent service. The food was spectacular - we ordered the contori, housemade pork garlic sausage and half orders of the duck breast and seared scallops. Every bite was delicious. We finished our meal with a mango sorbet which was perfect. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Cafe Brio for a wonderful meal start to finish!

Cafe Brio has always held the top spot on my restaurant list. Once again, I opted for the duck breast, my tried-and-true favorite. Though it was slightly drier than usual, it remains my go-to dish at Cafe Brio. The meatball was exceptional—tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. Fresh oysters added a delightful touch. As for the gnocchi carbonara, the gnocchi itself was soft yet chewy, perfectly complemented by the creamy sauce. While the mushroom risotto was decent in flavor, I found the rice slightly undercooked. However, the biggest disappointment was the tough, stringy sirloin—a far cry from appetizing. Even a homemade version would have fared better. Cocktails didn't quite impress, and service was a tad slow. Despite these setbacks, Cafe Brio will remain a favorite, though perhaps not holding onto the top spot anymore.

4/5 I came here cause I saw them have house made ham! And it was delicious, also the house made pickles was amazing! The lamb was on special , not a fan with the over marinaded rib, but other part was lovely. Also the dessert hearty crème brûlée to end .