We were recommended this restaurant by someone who lives in Victoria- who said this was their favorite restaurant. We decided if a local recommends it we had better try it, however we forgot to make reservations and found ourselves in a predicament. We ended up going on our last night in town (a Friday) and hoping to get in at the first come first serve bar which has 10 seats. Unfortunately the bar was full when we got there at 5:45 but we were able to put our name on the wait list for a party of 4. The rest of the restaurant was all folks who had made prior reservations, which are available up to 30 days in advance. I’m so thrilled to report we were able to secure bar seating for 4 around 6:20 and we were definitely not disappointed. The server Eric and bar tender Barry were both great and made our experience enjoyable socially, and the food was incredible. Definitely fine flavors and unique options that you don’t really see other places. They have an extensive wine list and some fun cocktails as well as beer options and non-alcoholic drinks to choose from. We got the AGLIO ARROSTO e GORGONZOLA as a starter which all four of us thoroughly enjoyed. We also ordered the MELANZANE al FORNO and the SPAGHETTI al FUOCO both of which were exquisite. The flavors in both dishes sparkled and I can’t wait to go back and eat there again the next time I’m in Victoria. If you’re looking to go I definitely recommend reservations if you want to ensure you get a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Melanzane Al Forno
Brad Berry
Had an unbelievable night and my dinner was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J P
The atmosphere of the restaurant was fantastic and the overall service was great!! However, the food was quite salty even though we requested low sodium or no add on salt on every dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Cindy Lai
I am a pasta lover and this is the best pasta I’ve ever had! Carbonara and frutti seafood pasta are soooo goood!!! Please come to Vancouver! The atmosphere is excellent, price is a bit higher but definitely worth it, service is good ?
Overall, a disappointing experience. The vibe of the place is good, but the tables are set very close together, making it feel like shared seating. The appetizer was nice, but the main course was quite a letdown. I've tried Italian food in Italy and many other countries, and unfortunately, this didn’t measure up—everything was overly sour and lacked authentic flavor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Cory Davison
My friend and I were there hoping to celebrate my birthday and preparing for a lovely evening. However, we had a really disappointing experience with a server - Michael- who treated us (two women) in a very condescending way suggesting we were ordering drinks for free and even when we clarified he was wrong would not back up. We tried to inform the manager/owner who was quick to defend the server “I would be very surprised that he said that”. We left and fortunately had a lovely evening just steps away at Perro Negro were the service was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Kelley Gill
The service was exceptional and the vibes of this place are so good inside and out. I recommend the linguine Marco Polo it was incredible 100000/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Marco Polo
Mitch Zuvela
Gotta say, I loved the atmosphere and the vibe but the food was a bit off the mark. For the salad we had the goats cheese and poached pear which was tasty, but just didn't seem as though it was put together with care. The calamari was tasty, well put together and on point price wise. The frutti de marre was a total let down at $40. The serving of pasta was small and there was absolutely no seafood in it. 3 shrimp, 3 pieces of fish and a scallop or two. The sauce was totally off the mark as a white wine sauce with cream, as what we got for a sauce was basically a cream sauce with no wine. I lived and cooked in Italy when I was younger so I have been exposed to Italian home cooking. Maybe it was a bad night but a bit disappointing for a $200 bill for two.
Not the best pizza, by any means, prefab crust? Not cooked enough. Server was sacchrin sweet. The cocktail was tasty but all that ice, it was gone so quickly. The set up for the bathroom is weird. I had to walk through the pass were bartenders and servers work. Good for tourists more than foodies, I'd say.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Misha Wolf
Love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tamine Andrade
This is the best Italian restaurant in Victoria! The food was absolutely amazing, the service was impeccable, and the ambiance is so cozy and beautiful. I was truly amazed! I went last week for my husband's birthday and we already want to come back. Congratulations to everyone that makes this place happens!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nataliya Savytska
Visited on several occasions - pleasant atmosphere, good service, exceptional food. Will come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Jackson
Our server tonight was Ksenia. The food tonight was spectacular as always. As was the service ! 5/5 will always come back and recommend.
We were recommended this restaurant by someone who lives in Victoria- who said this was their favorite restaurant. We decided if a local recommends it we had better try it, however we forgot to make reservations and found ourselves in a predicament. We ended up going on our last night in town (a Friday) and hoping to get in at the first come first serve bar which has 10 seats. Unfortunately the bar was full when we got there at 5:45 but we were able to put our name on the wait list for a party of 4. The rest of the restaurant was all folks who had made prior reservations, which are available up to 30 days in advance.
I’m so thrilled to report we were able to secure bar seating for 4 around 6:20 and we were definitely not disappointed. The server Eric and bar tender Barry were both great and made our experience enjoyable socially, and the food was incredible. Definitely fine flavors and unique options that you don’t really see other places. They have an extensive wine list and some fun cocktails as well as beer options and non-alcoholic drinks to choose from. We got the AGLIO ARROSTO e GORGONZOLA as a starter which all four of us thoroughly enjoyed. We also ordered the MELANZANE al FORNO and the SPAGHETTI al FUOCO both of which were exquisite. The flavors in both dishes sparkled and I can’t wait to go back and eat there again the next time I’m in Victoria. If you’re looking to go I definitely recommend reservations if you want to ensure you get a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Melanzane Al Forno
Had an unbelievable night and my dinner was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere of the restaurant was fantastic and the overall service was great!! However, the food was quite salty even though we requested low sodium or no add on salt on every dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
I am a pasta lover and this is the best pasta I’ve ever had! Carbonara and frutti seafood pasta are soooo goood!!! Please come to Vancouver! The atmosphere is excellent, price is a bit higher but definitely worth it, service is good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Carbonara
Meatballs the way Nonna used to make. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Insalata Caprese Buffalo, Cioppino, Bread Basket
Overall, a disappointing experience. The vibe of the place is good, but the tables are set very close together, making it feel like shared seating. The appetizer was nice, but the main course was quite a letdown. I've tried Italian food in Italy and many other countries, and unfortunately, this didn’t measure up—everything was overly sour and lacked authentic flavor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
My friend and I were there hoping to celebrate my birthday and preparing for a lovely evening. However, we had a really disappointing experience with a server - Michael- who treated us (two women) in a very condescending way suggesting we were ordering drinks for free and even when we clarified he was wrong would not back up. We tried to inform the manager/owner who was quick to defend the server “I would be very surprised that he said that”. We left and fortunately had a lovely evening just steps away at Perro Negro were the service was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
The service was exceptional and the vibes of this place are so good inside and out. I recommend the linguine Marco Polo it was incredible 100000/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Marco Polo
Gotta say, I loved the atmosphere and the vibe but the food was a bit off the mark. For the salad we had the goats cheese and poached pear which was tasty, but just didn't seem as though it was put together with care. The calamari was tasty, well put together and on point price wise. The frutti de marre was a total let down at $40. The serving of pasta was small and there was absolutely no seafood in it. 3 shrimp, 3 pieces of fish and a scallop or two. The sauce was totally off the mark as a white wine sauce with cream, as what we got for a sauce was basically a cream sauce with no wine. I lived and cooked in Italy when I was younger so I have been exposed to Italian home cooking. Maybe it was a bad night but a bit disappointing for a $200 bill for two.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great food and the music play list is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Not the best pizza, by any means, prefab crust? Not cooked enough. Server was sacchrin sweet. The cocktail was tasty but all that ice, it was gone so quickly. The set up for the bathroom is weird. I had to walk through the pass were bartenders and servers work. Good for tourists more than foodies, I'd say.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the best Italian restaurant in Victoria! The food was absolutely amazing, the service was impeccable, and the ambiance is so cozy and beautiful. I was truly amazed! I went last week for my husband's birthday and we already want to come back. Congratulations to everyone that makes this place happens!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited on several occasions - pleasant atmosphere, good service, exceptional food. Will come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server tonight was Ksenia.
The food tonight was spectacular as always.
As was the service ! 5/5 will always come back and recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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