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    2.4 (5 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Cuckoo Italian Trattoria & Pizzeria - Carbonara

    Cuckoo Italian Trattoria & Pizzeria

    3.7(144 reviews)
    101.5 km
    $$

    We've had lunch at Cuckoo's once before so we knew pretty much what we were getting ourselves into…read more It's decorated in quite a traditional manner, and currently set up for Christmas. The floors look to be original hardwood, and there are lots of beams and logs to see. I personally love the old style look, but it might not be to everyone taste. The service is quite good, our server especially, although it did seem like one individual was more interested in polishing glasses and not running food or bussing tables. He was a little passive aggressive with another staff member when he did run a couple of plates, came back and said "see that wasn't that hard." Not a good look. The food was quite good, although we felt, this time like the last, it was a little on the expensive side. It is quite a tourist mecca just outside of Parksville so that's likely part of the reason. It's also quite busy so clearly people are willing to pony up. We had the soup of the days Chantrelle mushroom soup. Evidently those mushroom are very plentiful in the area this time of year. It was quite good, creamy for sure, but we would have liked some more noticeable bits of mushroom. We also shared a Caprese salad which needed more balsamic and a little salt. The capers were a nice add. We finished with Margherita pizza which was nicely cooked and finished with fresh basil. Can't believe I am saying this, but there was too much cheese on it and maybe a little shy on the tomato sauce. Peroni beer on tap is a total winner for me. Have been twice, might go again, but likely not.

    We stopped in for lunch on our way from Victoria to Tofino. The food and ambiance were amazing! The…read moreback patio is reminiscent of Europe. We had a salad and shared a pasta dish, and everything was delicious! Highly recommend.

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    Cuckoo Italian Trattoria & Pizzeria - The wood fired oven

    The wood fired oven

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    Cuckoo Italian Trattoria & Pizzeria - Bread provided was very nice

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    Bread provided was very nice

    Moxies Campbell River Restaurant - Beet salad with added blackened chicken

    Moxies Campbell River Restaurant

    3.9(41 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    Having adventured in a few new places in Campbell River we wanted something that we were familiar…read morewith, so we walked to Moxie's from our hotel 800 meters away. Yelp maps said it was more than 2 kilometres away, so not sure what happened there. Moxies did not disappoint, and our server Shaye was absolutely excellent. Outgoing, friendly and very good at what she did. Even took the time to make sure K's veggies were cooked on the more well done side that she prefers. Kudos to the kitchen also, for making it happen, small details matter. Her steak was cooked perfectly, and the mashed potatoes very nice. My Beet salad was very well made although I prefer my beets to be a little more al dente. The blackened chicken was good, if perhaps a little over. I believe they use a seasoned breast, which is not my favourite. Our beverages were nicely made, that said wine is difficult to mess up, but a good martini is not easy. The decor is typical Moxies, they are all pretty much the same. That said familiarity is often comforting, and we certainly felt that way. We will be back for sure.

    Mid-day meal we order the Cobb salad with salmon, and the Salmon Entrée…read morewith sides of roasted vegetables. The Salmon entree was grilled and a nice size of fish. Served with baby zucchini, roasted heirloom carrots. The Cobb salad was very different than any Cobb I have had before. It was an iceberg head halved wedge style topped with whole slices of bacon, croutons, heirloom tomatoes, feta, avocados, capers, hard boiled egg halves with an interesting yolk filling, a tasty white sauce with a slab of grilled salmon on top. It was a very nice change. Dined in a spacious lounge off set from the crowded main room suggested by the host. Service was 5 star and it was excellent way to spend lunch.

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    Moxies Campbell River Restaurant - Lounge area

    Lounge area

    Moxies Campbell River Restaurant - Steak and mashed potatoes with veggies cooked just right

    Steak and mashed potatoes with veggies cooked just right

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    Cobb Salad with Salmon

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