Just another excellent evening with the restaurant folks! This time, finding the place was easier (it's off a back alley). Got there just when they opened and got a prime seating near (but not to near) one of the fireplaces (they have several italian brick style). The restaurant has many twists and turns creating many wonderful dining alcoves. Very inviting to sit and talk. So on a cold December evening we both had the Polo Appollonia; a wonderful mixture of garlic, bacon, and cheesey pasta. But the real star of the meal were the appetizers! Amazing tasting tomato soup, and the insalata caprese. The salad had a large portion of crisp tomatoes served with like a half pound of real homemade buffalo mozzarella, and lots of fresh basil. Almost a meal. The waiter was very helpful in selections of the food and some wine. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Vancouver Island. read more

You have to come here! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Ordered drinks- loved the Chianti. Got the caprese salad for an appetizer- perfect for 4 people to share. I ordered the LINGUINE CAPESANTE without onions. It could not have been better. Allison was the most amazing server. Ask for her! My friend had the FRUTTI di MARE della CASA. Those were probably the table favorites. The manager even came by to ask us how things were going. On a Monday night the place was packed. I recommend making a reservation. The bread and the olive spread with the dinner were so good. We ordered the tiramisu and the crème brûlée to share. Amazing. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant !! Love it! read more

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Delicious food, fantastic bread, friendly staff. We've come here for our birthdays twice and we've been so happy with the experience each time. The bread is literally incredible, we order an extra basket because it is so good. We ordered the mussels this time and the sauce was insanely good. The extra bread was necessary to soak up the sauce when we were done. We also split the carbonara which was also very good, the steak was cooked perfectly. Also appreciated the extra considerate touch with the blankets in the colder area of the restaurant. read more

Great experience!! Came here for my 20th anniversary dinner and didn't get disappointed! Louis T. is such a great server and the food was wonderful. We had Cervo (Venison), Funghi salad, Fruiti De Mari, and Panacota for Desert and Cappucino! Went very well! Had a great night!! read more

Our best and most favourite meal in Victoria. Make the reservations and stick to them! What a great atmosphere, impeccable service, and awesome food. Every dish was classic and so well executed. The place was packed all night and our server was handling every table like a seasoned pro. We will be back again for sure. read more

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Food, ambiance and service were amazing! Definitely a 5 star restaurant and experience! We will make sure to come back when we visit Victoria again! read more

Overall, ambiance was really great here. It's one of our friend's favorite places and I see why. Good was delicious, I would say the baked bolognese dish that I got wasn't very traditional bolognese but it was good. My husband loved his lamb dish. Cocktails were great but it took a really long time to get them as well as when my husband ordered a glass of wine. He was practically done with his meal before it arrived. I would come here again! read more

Il Terrazzo Ristorante - Baked pasta bolognese - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Really good pasta here, my favourite is the Frutti De Mare! Comes with tons of mussels, prawns, and halibut pieces which is great, and makes it well worth the price! Table gets a free basket of bread with every basket thereafter being $6. Service was excellent our server was very kind! He gave us a free dessert and extra bread basket for my birthday! Restaurant is very unique inside with a brick design! Definitely check this place out if you're looking for good pasta in Victoria! We snuck in late without a reservation but I would definitely make one as this place gets busy! read more

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This place is truly THE DESTINATION in Victoria, and our first stop every time as soon as we arrive. Be sure to make a reservation as tables are always booked out in advance! Our absolute favorite dish here is the Fruitti de Mare seafood pasta that comes with a generous serving of mussels, prawns and halibut in the MOST delicious white wine sauce (seriously, I could eat a vat of just that sauce). Pasta was perfectly al dente as well. The other pastas are sounded amazing as well so we'd have to be back to try them, like the carbonara with beef tenderloin, Hokkaido scallops with mushroom etc. The bread that gets served in the basket is perfectly fluffy with crisp edges. Shout out to our server Eric who made us feel like a superstar and took such wonderful care of us the entire dinner. They also have friendly staff at the door personally greeting each diner as you walk in. Be sure to check this place out - they've been around for over 35 years and you'll see why they've truly become a Victoria BC institution. read more

Il Terrazzo Ristorante - Seafood pasta which was just INCREDIBLE! - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Il Terrazzo was warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We were seated in the cutest little corner that felt authentically Italian -- cozy, intimate, and full of charm. As someone with celiac who also loves food, dining out can be stressful, but their gluten‑free awareness absolutely blew me away. The staff didn't just offer GF options -- they understood them. Our server was incredible: knowledgeable, kind, and completely confident about every accommodation available. I never once felt like a burden for asking questions. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the care they put into allergy‑friendly dining made the whole experience feel special. Highly recommend for anyone with celiac, allergies, or food sensitivities -- and for anyone who just wants a truly lovely meal. read more

Il Terrazzo completely exceeded my expectations. I was anticipating a classic Italian menu, but what I got was so much more. The dishes were beautifully crafted, with unique flavor combinations that still stayed true to Italian roots. It was such a refreshing surprise. Every plate felt thoughtful and elevated without being fussy, and the ambiance made it all the more special. Cozy, romantic, and tucked away in a charming corner of Victoria...it's the kind of place that makes you want to linger. This was definitely one of my culinary highlights in Victoria, and a spot I'll be recommending to anyone visiting the city. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! read more

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We loved this restaurant! Barton was our server and he was excellent! Very attentive and friendly. Recommended some great wine and delicious dishes. Ambiance is everything ! Unique and very romantic place. We definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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Where do I start? Celebrating our anniversary in Victoria, we wanted a nice dinner in a romantic setting. Il Terrazzo by far seemed to get the best reviews hands down. We made reservations several weeks ahead (recommended). Our server, Adrian, was informative and helpful. Attentive. We started by splitting a formaggio di capra salad. One of our favorite restaurants at home has a goat cheese and pear salad that we love. This one was excellent. We the split the pork scallopini. And I am so glad we split! The picture posted here is the split portion. The pork must have been close to 16oz. Note: they do have a split charge for the entrees, which we find is common and totally acceptable. The building is late 1890s and a perfect atmosphere for an Italian restaurant. A wonderful evening of celebration. Highly recommend! read more

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Best Italian Restaurant in Victoria‼ Food choices are great and is always Scrumptious. Great and Friendly Servers. Beautiful Ambiance and an open patio to eat as well! read more

Would return! Best pieces were the CARRE d'AGNELLO (Dijon and Horseradish Rack of Lamb) and the NA Orange. Don't have high chairs, but the staff was very accommodating nonetheless. Wouldn't take a toddler, but infants seemed okay. read more

Il Terrazzo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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We dined here yesterday , 4 people at 4:30 Our server was in a rush from the moment we sat down. Constantly asking if we were ready to order dinks ( which we did ) , dinner etc. etc. Our cocktails and main courses were excellent , however the service really put a damper on our experience, and that may preclude us from coming back. read more

Is there a way to give 6 stars out of 5, because we would if we could. The space is very cool, dating back to 1890 when it was a hotel. Very much 19th century architecture and vibe, right up my alley (no pun intended). It is tight in the space and the sound carry's very well, but it's an Italian place it should be loud. The menu is quite varied, but doesn't have too much, always a tap dance as far as that goes. The service is outstanding with each part of the show well integrated with the others. Our server Dean was great keeping us moving along, but not pushy at all. A big shout out to Kiran, who kept our waters full and our plates cleared and looking like an old hand, in spite of her limited years. The food is outstanding, from the bread and tapenade, which was more than enough for the two of us to the Caprese salad also split. My meatballs and spaghetti with pesto was delicious, as was the lovely K's carbonara and filet! I realize meatballs in Italy are a separate course and the pasta with pesto should be another, but I don't care, the meatballs were that good. One of our favourite Greek places is not too far away, so these two will be fighting for our dining out dollars for a while. All the more reason to visit downtown Victoria. Thank you Il Terrazzo, we will be back for sure!! read more

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We tried to book a table here 2 weeks ahead of time and only get to book for the 8:45pm serving. Apparently since Covid, the restaurant only open up from 4:00 and maximin group size is 6. So plan ahead. It's super busy. It was still full house when we arrive that late. If you love seafood and want something less carb heavy, I highly recommend CANNELONI e GRANCHIO. The Mango salsa and coconut curry bring out all the amazing flavour of the seafood pasta dish. You should try it!! read more

Il Terrazzo Ristorante - CANNELONI e GRANCHIO - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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We have been here years ago and we always come back when we are in town. Always a solid meal with lovely service. And Chris, our server, did not disappoint. Their portions are big but we also ordered a few appetizers. I have no recommendations because everything is delicious!! So go and enjoy! read more

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My favourite pasta place of alllll time. Must go restaurant if you're ever in Victoria. Make sure you book a reso in advance though because they're usually booked up (for good reason). The service is soso fast and the food comes out quick! Ambience is lovely as well. read more

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The food is still amazing. The ambiance is lovely. The service was slow on a busy New Year's Eve night. The waiter told me that the restaurant actually has a florist that comes in regularly to do the floral arrangements. They are so beautiful! We enjoyed our pasta dishes. Would love to try the other items on the menu. I didn't particularly like the nuts I had in the chicken pasta (most popular and recommended). Downside is they used to give unlimited free bread with the olive tapenade but now they limit it to one basket still a fantastic restaurant though and portion sizes are pretty big! We got some cute truffles as an anniversary dessert. It was yummy!! read more

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Held my 50th birthday here. Easy to make online reservations. Recommend coming here if you don't mind loud restaurants. The restaurant entrance is on an ally called Waddington near the corner of Johnson and Wharf. There's a parking garage on Yates which is a short walk away. I had the osso buco which was amazing. Came with risotto and veg. Friend had the fuoco pasta which had some chili and was a 3 out of 5 on the hot scale. We shared a vanilla cheesecake with blueberry, but would pass on that. The comp chocolate truffle was quite rich. Add in a soda and caprese, and dinner came to $119 before tip which I think was reasonable. Very loud restaurant with a lot of brick and "windows" hanging from the ceiling to try to separate tables that are packed right next to each other. The food is worth it though. We were here on a Wednesday this month, and they were packed with people waiting for tables. Our server was almost yelling in order to be heard by neighboring tables. There's outdoor seating available in the warm months. read more

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I made reservations at this restaurant after a coworker recommended this restaurant. It did not disappoint. The restaurant was lively and packed with diners on a weekday. The complimentary bread and tapenade was a tasty starter. We then enjoyed a couple pasta dishes and beef tenderloin steak as our mains. I ordered the fusilli pasta with bolognese sauce and my husband ordered the seafood and linguine noodles. Steak was cooked to medium rare perfection with a nice brandy peppercorn sauce. Food was delicious and portion size was good for the price. Service was top notch from beginning to end. Our server check in on us regularly. Water cups were never empty. The kitchen was speedy in delivering food quickly to the table. We were too full for dessert. I highly recommend making reservations in advance. This was one of the best Italian meals I have enjoyed in recent times and would definitely return for another visit when I am in town again. read more

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Beautiful and romantic! We fancy ourselves Italian connoisseurs, and my wife is Italian, so it's a favorite. Everything about this place is how it should be. It has that low-light vibe, which I prefer, and while we had to wait, the staff was very accommodating. They initially tried to sit us in a four-spot they had pulled apart, and it was right in the middle of the action. The manager walked by and said, let me please move you to a more comfy spot, and he did. From that point on, the night was perfect. We tried the pork scaloppini, which was the best we've ever had. This place is hopping, so be ready for that environment, but you'll enjoy the service and excellent food. read more

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Excellent all around. Food was outstanding. Chuck, our waiter, Excellent. Note: we did not have reservations so we were put in the atrium. Lol it has but 6 tables all but 1 has seating for 2. Perfect blend of quiet and service. Inside was warmer, much much louder and compressed. I'd do it all again as long as I am not stuffed inside. Thank you chef, Chuck, Ty (Host), and all our servers. ​ read more

It was a great experience Very nice atmosphere the service was top notch and the food was very very good It is rich tasty and lots of flavour and there as a lot of it in my opinion Was able to take half of my plate home. Frankly one of our best dinning experiences in Victoria Seems like you will need to make reservations, even on an off season visit they are very busy and fully booked with reservations. Highly recommend. And will be back next time we come to Victoria. read more

Il Terrazzo Ristorante - One of the seating area with fireplaces. - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Gorgeous, romantic interior with a brick + wood decor that looked lovely by candlelight and was filled with beautiful artwork. Service was excellent, including prompt, regular check-ins and a recommendation to change my entree order to something that turned out to be phenomenal (thank you, David!). We started with salads: one with a sliced and cooked portobello mushroom (fungi arrosto) that was good and another with a baked hazelnut-crusted goat cheese and poached pears with a great, intense flavor (formaggio di capra). The focaccia served with tapenade was very nice too. David recommended a fantastic red wine to pair with my partner's entree and brought her a taste beforehand to make sure she liked it. I was driving, so I had one of their non-alcoholic "sours" with pineapple and coconut flavors, which turned out to be a wonderful surprise. For the entree, my partner had the lamb shank braised in red wine (Gambo di Agnello) with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, with was both delicious and a generous portion. Initially, I was going to have the steak because I rarely trust a restaurant, even an Italian one, to make better pasta than I do at home. David boldly recommended that I switch to the "Spaghetti Carbonara" (usually a fairly simple dish) ........ but he was absolutely right to do so. I will order this every time I return - it was one of the most amazing sauces I've ever had and the beef tenderloin + mushrooms they added were very well made. We finished the meal with the Bocconi di Dolci, a trio of small desserts. That night's trio was a good hazelnut cheesecake, a great mango panna cotta, and a heavenly tiramisu. Above all of this, I appreciate that the staff were so welcoming to all of us and treated my four-year old (who sampled our dishes throughout the night) as well as any other guest. These days, some "fancy" restaurants can play games with small proteins next to heaping sides, ignore you for long stretches, or follow bold claims on the menu with bland, uninspiring food. This was a special occasion for us, and Il Terrazzo truly rose to the occasion. It was everything we hoped for. A huge thank you! read more

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The service was amazing!! The ambiance is a nice dark setting. They also have outdoor seating. The food, I think it is the best Italian food I have ever feasted on!! I want to go back when we are in town again. Be sure to make reservations, you will be glad you did. We saw people being turned away. If at first there are no reservations available, keep looking, they may turn up like happened for me! read more

Il Terrazzo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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The kindest hostess, highly knowledgeable and informative waiters and waitress, beautifully ambience, and the best food you can get in Victoria hands down! I recommend requesting to have Eric he was an excellent waiter! read more

Absolutely amazing! Tonight we had the pleasure of dining at Il Terrazzo and it was memorable. We sat st the bar for a full dinner and the service was exceptional. We started with the calamari and meatballs for appetizers. Both were excellent and the meatballs were some of the best we have had in years. My husband had the osso buco with saffron risotto. He said it has one of the best he has ever had. It melted in your mouth and was so good! I had the recommend non traditional spaghetti carbonara. With a lemon cream sauce, peas, mushrooms, and the most tender steak this dish is a must try! We topped the night off with the crème brûlée, an amaro flight and the sorbet. What a fantastic memorable meal in Victoria! We will definitely be back!! read more

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This is truly one of the best places I've ever dined at. Their menu is fantastic, they have a great wine selection, service is outstanding, and the ambiance is unique and inviting. I loved everything about our restaurant experience there. I was so enthralled, I didn't even remember to snap pics! We were a party of three and all of us left full, happy, and singing praises. Highly recommend!! (I had the mixed seafood pasta) read more

Food was excellent. My wife and I split/shared the Funghi Arrosto, the Anatra Pizza, and the Linguine Capesante. We would have them all again. Service was good. Very friendly and efficient, until the end of the meal when service just seemed to stall. Very slow to get the bill. Very fun lively atmosphere. Overall, would highly recommend! read more

One of the best italian restaurants i've been too. They provide an authentic italian experience as well -- food in fantastic, and service is great as well. read more

Il Terrazzo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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One word: woooooowww Many words: I truly had a phenomenal experience at this restaurant. Every once in a while, you are in the midst of eating a meal and you know you will remember it for the rest of your life. This was one of those meals. Right out of the gate, the atmosphere is stunning and cozy, and the host is welcoming. I opted for the spaghetti carbonara and I did not regret that decision whatsoever. Although not 100% traditional, still one of the best carbonara dishes I have ever had. The waiter was very kind and made a lot of great recommendations as well. I'm from the states and I definitely think this restaurant is more than enough reason to come back for another visit! read more

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During our week stay in Victoria this was by far our favorite meal! The restaurant entrance is tucked down an intimate alleyway which sets the scene for the rest of the evening. The service was very good and our wait staff was super attentive. The food though is what really made this dinner memorable! I had the spaghetti carbonara and my wife had the meatballs and both were to die for. We also had two mocktails which were reasonably priced and very good! It is definitely a more intimate seating style so understand that you will likely be seated very close to others especially if you're in a smaller party, but for us this wasn't a distraction. If we come back to Victoria we will absolutely be back! read more

Il Terrazzo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Every dish we ordered came out piping hot and bursting with flavor. Nice wine list, casual and eclectic atmosphere with attentive staff. Highly recommend. read more

Someone sell me the tapenade! I Visited over the holiday break and mistakenly made the reservation incorrectly, they were kind enough to accommodate us after a 10 minute wait. I am obsessed with the bread/tapenade they give you as a starter. It is truly heavenly and I wish I could figure out how to make/buy it. We had the funghi arrosto salad to start that was delicious. I would definitely order this again! For my main I had the fruiti de marre which is a seafood lovers paradise. Very flavourful and full of seafood! Sadly was too full to try their desserts but I saw another guest have the dessert trio which was tempting. read more

Il Terrazzo Ristorante - Fruiti de Marre - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

From beginning to end, it was a wonderful birthday celebration dinner. Friendly and attentive server, warm ambiance, and outstanding meal. I had the fruiti di mare (sp).... outstanding. The cheesecake was perfect. read more

An incredible meal! I managed to score a reservation for 1 same day and I am so glad I got to try Il Terrazzo the last day of my trip. Service was great and the food came out relatively quickly. I loved the bread served on the house and the real star was the spaghetti carbonara, phenomenal with the pieces of beef tenderloin on top - do not miss out on it! And for dessert, I had a slice of delicious tiramisu. read more

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Such a cool vibe with amazing food to boot! If you go you MUST get the halibut! Melt in your mouth good. The service was fantastic and the experience incredible. Our waitress did an amazing job of guiding us through the menu and be sure to get the calamari as it was truly unique! If you are a fan of a Negroni you must try theirs - one of a kind! read more

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