Cafe Brio’s owners, Greg Hays & Silvia Marcolini believe “treating our customers like guests in our home, with a bit of fun and a little irreverence” has been part of the secret of their success.

Word of mouth and a loyal local following have also made Cafe Brio an award-winning restaurant. Here are some of the accolades Cafe Brio has garnered for the past 8 years:

“...great atmosphere and the food is bursting with flavours. Best Restaurant in Victoria.” - Vancouver Sun.

“...the pitch is perfect in Brio’s kitchen.” - Gourmet Magazine.

“Cafe Brio tries to satisfy rather than impress and ends up doing both.” -Conde Nast Travel Magazine.



What are others saying about Café Brio?

"Victoria has waited far too long for a place like this to open. Top notch, big city charmer; warm, friendly service; exceptional wine list"
The Zagat Guide

"great atmosphere, and the food is bursting with flavours."
The Vancouver Sun

"Our meal convinces us thatCafe Brio's chef is among that growing, knowing elite group of Vancouver Island chefs who've learned they need look no further than their own backyards for something good to eat."
Seattle Magazine

Silver Medal - Best of Vancouver Island
Vancouver Magazine

"...exudes excitement every night of the week...great value."
Wine Access Magazine

"Just sitting here is a visual feast. Turn of the century amber glass light fixtures throw off a warm inviting glow. It's the story of blending the traditional with the contemporary, the recycled with the new."
Boulevard Magazine

"Critic's Choice" and "People's Choice" Awards 2001
BC Restaurant Association Gala Dinner

"Where to eat...so many places, so little room in one's stomach.
Café Brio for confit of duck"
Western Living Magazine

"Cafe Brio, the hottest restaurant in Victoria, is a destination for serious diners from all over the U.S. and Canada. Dedicated to promoting the cuisine of Vancouver Island."
Northwest Palate Magazine

"Chic and homey, the atmosphere and food at Café Brio blend to create a memorable meal"
Reno Air Approach Magazine

"Café Brio takes fresh risks and wins... the simple taste of good, fresh food"
Monday Magazine

"One of only 64 restaurants in Canada to be awarded 2 stars"


Where to Eat in Canada 1998 & 1999



"There are few restaurants that are able to offer all the accoutrements
of fine dining without the snobbish atmosphere."
The Victoria News (for the full review)

"Brio not for soup-and-half-a sandwich crowd "
Times Colonist Review July 2005 (for full review)

PLUS - Highest rating in Fodor's & Frommer's Guides