Just another excellent evening with the restaurant folks! This time, finding the place was easier…read more(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.

Delicious food, fantastic bread, friendly staff. We've come…read morehere 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.

Il Covo offers a cozy, romantic Italian dining experience. The restaurant feels like a warm escape,…read morewith rustic décor and homemade pasta dishes that bring comfort and authenticity. It's a wonderful choice for date nights or special occasions, and the wine selection pairs beautifully with the menu. The dining room can feel a bit tight when it's full, and reservations are almost always necessary because it fills up quickly.

Amazing service from Davide, pleasing ambience and food that compared to some of the best Italian…read more in Italy. Freshest Musssels, Divine truffle soup, a seafood spaghetti with all the best and stuffed crab cannellini. Make ressies to get a table. Best meal of our trip!

After 9 days on a ship with piss poor food we were so happy to get real food that had thought put…read morebehind it...The service was fantastic and the server was Jasmine and she didn't miss a beat! The parmesan chicken was so tender and so flavorful. Also, my butternut squash ravioli with the brown butter sauce was phenomenal.!

Great wine! We stopped in before dinner! The service was spot on- quick to accommodate us, we sat…read moreat the bar and were served quickly. Very romantic atmosphere with darker/red lights - the food menu looked yummy so would be open to going back for food!

The food was absolutely delicious starting appetizers to main and dessert…read more And the cozy interior made it a vibe to eat and chat with friends and family! My absolute favorite would have to be the duck steak and crème brûlée!! Definitely a 10/10 place to meet up and have dinner in Victoria

Food: Amazing Italian/French inspired menu. The Beef Carpaccio is excellent…read more Service: Unmatched attentive and just about perfect! Ambiance: Great room with some intimate nooks for smaller parties.

My family and I had an overnight trip to Victoria. We wanted to find a restaurant with a reasonable…read moreprice with great portion. My brother decided we go eat at the Old Spaghetti Factory so we went here yesterday for lunch. We ordered the following: 2 pints of beer ($6 each during Happy Hour), Calamari ($10, Happy Hour price), Spicy Meat Sauce Spaghetti ($17.50), Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo ($22.75) and Chicken Penne ($20.95). Calamari was good. All Spaghettis came with salad (or soup), ice cream and coffee. We liked all the dishes just that Spicy Meat Sauce Spaghetti stood out the most. Salad and Minestrone soup were delicious as well. We also had a refill of free bread. We all felt full after our meals. Great portion for the price!

Visiting Victoria with two teens, we were looking for a no frills budget restaurant for dinner…read more This worked out great! Each entree is under $20 (Canadian) and includes salad and dessert. Kids got their fill. Dropping one star as the waitress asked multiple times if my daughter wanted chicken on her fettuccine Alfredo, and was told at least three times she did NOT, however the dish came out with chicken (which I ate) and we were up charged. My daughter is not a "picky vegetarian" but for someone who is opposed to eating meat out of principle - this would have been pretty disrespectful.

Had the prawn carbonara which was excellent and the portion was much larger than other places I've…read morebeen. Came with lots of prawns which was great! Had the brownie for dessert which was also delicious and much larger than I was expecting. Service was excellent, our server was very knowledgeable and tried to make the experience as authentic as possible for us, however keep in mind we went at a slower time. Ambiance is very average, but the restaurant is nice inside and well kept. We went around 2pm so it was very quite but I could see this being a popular spot for dinner due to the lack of restaurants in that area. Overall would recommend and will definitely go again!

10/10 experience! Amazing service and delicious food! Our server, Abby, really made our time here…read morespecial. She was so attentive and kind, we truly appreciated her warm energy. The food was absolutely perfect and the drinks were also amazing! Not sure why this place has anything less than 4.5 stars, they deserve a 5/5!!

One of the nicest meals we've had in Victoria, hands down! Nighttime dining is magical with lots of…read morecandles, beautiful decor, and the feel of the city bustling outside the floor-to-ceiling windows. Server was kind and cheerful. Most dishes we ordered ranged from great to amazing. Great wine. The steak with polenta and grilled portobello mushroom ("Manzo"), the boar ragu (off the features menu), and the hazelnut gelato were our favorites and I would definitely order those again. The only item we didn't like was the crispy broccoli appetizer (turned to dust in our mouths). It was a wonderful experience and we will absolutely be back. Highly recommend it.

Food is very good! We tried the trinity as a starter, penne with peas and gorgonzola & fettuccini…read morealle vongole as mains, and the basque chocolate cheesecake for a dessert! All of it was awesome, especially the fettuccini! There seemed to be some sort of issue with our reservation when we arrived which caused a 5 minute delay which did not bother us at all. However the staff felt really bad and gave us each a glass of prosecco which was really nice! Restaurant is very nice inside with a dark ambiance! Definitely give it a try!

This place is AMAZING! I have been here twice on different trips up to Victoria (my favorite place…read moreever!) and each time the service was wonderful, the food is amazing (but so hard to finish, almost too yummy, def get a box) and the matre D is the sweetest man in the world. He came over and talked to our table for awhile, gave us the fabulous prok recipe, then ran outside and found us a cab in the snow. If I could I would give ten stars!

I've only eaten here once, but I really don't see any reason to come back. It's not that the food…read moreor the experience was bad, it just wasn't great either. The ambiance was boring, the restaurant was almost completely empty and as a result felt too quiet, and our server seemed fairly fake and pretentious. The food wasn't anything special -- decent, but way too rich and overpriced for the quality.

I ordered lasagna. Incredibly mid. The side of garlic toast was very sad, unfortunately. However…read moreall of the staff were very nice.

The meat lovers pizza was really good--flavorful and satisfying. The dry ribs lacked flavor, so I…read morewouldn't order them again. The staff were very friendly and attentive, which made the visit pleasant. Ambiance-wise, the dining room felt lively with a family nearby; it wasn't loud enough to ruin the experience, but it did add some background noise. Overall, a solid spot for pizza with friendly service, and I'd return for the pizza and the positive staff experience, while skipping the ribs next time.