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Jeremy Scott

This place is one of the best restaurants we've been to in a while. Everything we had was fantastic: Beef tenderloin carpaccio, smoked chicken penne, pan seared miso halibut, blackened creole chicken. My wife has celiac and they have a lot of options. The gluten free penne was probably the best GF pasta she has tried. We also had a few cocktails and they were all well made. Earl Grey Martini was a stand out for me. Our server was very nice and accommodating as well and service was very fast.

Midori Frisk

Rice bowls are surprisingly good and also gluten free (celiac safe)

Oberzocker 511

Went there last Friday after our arrival in the country and must say this place didn’t disappoint. Great table service with great tasting house wine, Tasty food and a pleasant atmosphere. If you’re in the area worth the try. They also have Gluten- free options available. Very friendly waiter aswell. Cheers Gerrit

E G

Surprisingly better than I expected! Especially as a local, I usually avoid tourists traps. The Avo. Club is great! Real chicken, large pieces of bacon, Roma tomato, fresh greens, cibatta was soft n fresh too. GF bun for Celiac folks. Great view of Vic on the patio.

Justin Malhi

Quality food and experience! A great number of gluten free items. We came her last year and every food item was honestly amazing.

Xyrina Gutierrez

Love, love, love! Came here a few weeks ago while visiting town. My boyfriend and I were in a bit of a rush to get back in the ferry so we wanted something quick and easy. Luckily, Bodega had space for us on the patio and the service was so quick- we were able to enjoy our food without stressing. We ordered four dishes which was the perfect amount for us to share, as well as some olives to snack on. Each dish came out as we finished the last which was great. I was pleasantly surprised that they offer gluten free focaccia which was actually delicious as well as non alcoholic Rosé which was such a special treat. Will be back on our next visit!

Alyssa Muncy

Marissa was incredible! She was attentive, friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable when dealing with a celiac allergy at our table. Earl's accommodated a table request, (as most of our group was not able to sit at a high top table) and they left a wonderful birthday card on the table for the occasion. What a perfect touch! There was an undercooked steak at the table but Marissa was quick to respond and she dealt with this issue easily, bringing the replacement right away. Everyone in our group was offered a free dessert - assuming as part of the birthday celebration or could have been from the steak recook? Either way, we all left satisfied and very very impressed with the service. Thank you Marissa and team for helping to make my birthday dinner a special occasion!

Patrick Sekida

First time at Cafe Brio ever, you really are never sure what to expect at a new restaurant, what I can share is Wow I went with a friend and we sampled the duck, olives and lamb rib appetizers...all exceptional with lots of flavor and even though the online menu didn't show the full list of drinks they had some great original cocktails. For dinner I had a half order of Mushroom Risotto(texture exceptional lots of mushrooms and a interesting addition purple corn flowers) and a half order of the daily special Rock Fish. Alot of thought goes info the presentation and flavors in each dish. I took me 15 min to decide on what too eat and I cant wait to return. P.S. they have gluten free options and my friend was also extremely happy with his selections. Good job 👍 guys kudos to the chef and great service from the servers.

Lucielle Dinney

Great service and the food was great! They even have a dedicated fryer for celiacs!

Korinne Charity

It was a good quick stop for some cheap dinner. The loaded fries were way too spicy and the menu could offer a few more gluten friendly options. Other than that, it's just as I expected after visiting both locations in Vancouver.

Cat Charnell

This used to be our favourite place to go in Victoria. We drive from Ladysmith to Victoria on Sunday mornings to visit a family member in a care home, so we’re ready for breakfast by the time we arrive! The menu changed making it less healthy and more mainstream, replacing healthy sides with tater tots (previously frozen deep fried potatoes). This made it not very appetizing for me because I am celiac. I talked to the server about possible substitutions but didn’t receive any. We also had to go search out the server to place our order and we weren’t in a hidden location such as the patio. Other people who came after us were eating their breakfast before we even ordered. It’s disappointing for us because we love the view and felt happy to have found a place we liked but will be searching for a new favourite. If you like mainstream you’d probably like it but we aren’t impressed anymore. I guess they got a new chef.

Bianca Hall

Amazing food and a lot of gluten free options

K (Kate)

Very nice patio and two different menus options ( you can also order from The Penny Farthing menu). I only don’t give them a 5 star review because the menu doesn’t specify what the gluten free options or any other dietary options are. The service was good and they are pet friendly at the patio. I had a gluten free Brie pear prosciutto chicken burger. It was good but later on I realized that I could have opted for lettuce wrap and my server didn’t even mentioned anything. Anyway we enjoy our food and will definitely come back. 😊

Lucy Inman

Nice little local spot. The food is good. Gluten free options.

Savannah Miles

A good selection of gluten free options. Very accommodating and cheerful staff.

Amy L

We just had our office party here for about 70 people in the provate room. The staff were friendly and food was great. Calamari, fresh oysters and lots of variety for the gluten free and vegetarian.

Luke Martin

Excellent gluten free options

Don R Campbell

A strong choice for a casual lunch in Oak Bay. Visited on an April Sunday, it was busy but the service was quick and friendly. The view from the patio is spectacular (sit out there if the weather allows). The crab cakes were fall-apart perfect (meaning very little filler, all crab). The gluten-free burger was very good as was the accompanying soup of the day.

Kimmy Kijek

This is one of my favorite place to eat!! 😍I love the 💖gluten free💖 menu!! Also the drinks!! The staff is absolutely amazing! And if by chance there is a mistake in your order they are happy too fix it! I love all the fun table games too pass the time! My kids eat everything they order! And having picky eaters the menu is fantastic for kids! The prices are not too high 🤩 And I highly recommend their ⭐sangria's!⭐ It's my favourite drink! We will definitely be going again and again .... 🥰

Cayla Naumann

The food here is exceptional. A great variety of dietary options (including vegan, dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian and good ol' carnivores). Nice variety of desserts, sides and daily menu updates. The service is fast and friendly too. Highly recommend if you're in the area looking for a high quality, family run business who cares about quality at affordable prices. They put effort into zero waste and environmentally friendly options like 'bring your own container'.

Erica Lewis-Baird

We’re in town for our anniversary, could have picked any place to eat but chose this location. What a disaster. Apparently, a reservation means nothing to these folks. Food - calamari had two massive lumps of solid squid multiplied by 10 pieces stuck together. Mashed potatoes were whipped so much, they were just a lump of gluten. I asked for my prime rib to be medium - I received raw on one side and slightly brown on the other. My plate was less than desirable to say the least. Not sure why I would get a mini cup of ketchup with prime rib - had to ask for horseradish!! Thank you for an awful 13th wedding anniversary dinner!

Marjolein Pawlus

I want to come back to Victoria just for this restaurant. Every single dish was fresh, delicious, and a unique combination of flavors. Food came out at the perfect cadence and staff was super attentive. We ordered 2 smaller plates and two of the larger ones plus a dessert which was a good amount for two hungry athletes. Also plenty of gluten free options! This is a BC farm to table style restaurant you don’t want to miss.