Not to sure which rock we have been hiding under but just found this awesome place! A great gem using “real” ingredients! Knowledgeable staff that seem to be passionate about food and libations ! Not to mention Affogato nirvana!
The food was excellent; the staff were very friendly and professional; the atmosphere was great. Overall, the evening was very enjoyable.
Food was absolutely delicious. Four of us went in all had something different and all loved it. Steak was cooked perfectly, past it was just the right texture, And my pizza was cooked perfectly.
Would definitely go back!
This is easily the best Italian restaurant in Victoria. All food is prepared fresh to order with the freshest ingredients. The peas in my pasta were so sweet and I crisp, I'm sure they were shelled that day. The menu offers a wide variety of options and the knowledgable and friendly staff provide excellent service. The only bad thing I can say about this restaurant (and I'm nitpicking here) is that as a shorter person I find their wooden chairs slightly uncomfortable. Make sure to reserve a table to avoid disappointment.
Great food, drinks, ambiance and service. All excellent by my considerably critical standards! A selection of wonderfully fresh Italian classics in cuisine and cocktails. Pasta, antipasto and red wine at reasonable price points.
I'll be back!
Other than having to read the long page of a la carte, they also offers set menu depending on your budget, with pairing wines! Will definitely visit again.
Very excited to come back to Zambri's for Dine Around. I've eaten here on several occasions but it has been at least 3 years since the last time. My Amethyst cocktail was refreshing and complemented my lemon bacon fettucine. The bread served was nicely crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The tomato brie crostini appy was delicious even for someone who isn't a huge fan of tomatoes. The night ended with their delicious tiramisu in a mug and pistachio creme brulee. Overall the appy and dessert were nice creations. Don't get me wrong, my fettuccine was delicious too - pasta was fresh - but I felt there could've been a bit more to it than lemon and bacon. Service was great though. I felt the staff enjoyed being there.
This place is incredible and authentic. Great atmosphere and stellar food. Just sit at the bar and watch the open kitchen to see a well oiled machine. Also bartenders are among best in town. Pizza too!
Fun place with great bar. Coming back. Pasta and soup was excellent. Nice sauces and service. Peroni beer served. On tap. Good wine selection.
Wonderful service and food. Great experience.
Came there for our two year anniversary, ordered a Milano, it was delicious.
Then the Cesare Salad and it did not disappoint.
The catch of the day was salmon with summer squash and cauliflower and it was so juicy and flavourful, however I should have asked for a piece of lemon to go with it.
The waitress was so kind and very informative, I believe she said she'd been there for 5 years! Highly recommended place for dinner. 😊
Peter and Jo have a real passion for sharing love through food. We live in Calgary now, but come here whenever we can. The room is eclectic, the food sublime, the staff become good friends. (Francis and Haida..thanks). The antipasto platter with candied fennel (which must be a cure for something), and the warm polenta with tallagio cheese, Genoa salami and chorizo...Help me Lawwwd!
Spaghetti aglio olio, orrecchiette with sausage and rapini puree...what mad scientist thing is this? The bread...ok....what? How is this done? Best bread I've ever eaten. Great wine list. Everyone loves being here so it's always a fun night. Beautiful. Thank you. How many meals do we get? Eat here before you die. You're welcome.
We have been here several times. The atmosphere and decor is beautiful and the wine and cocktail list is great. The food is good, not amazing, but generous portions and the menu is constantly changing. The service however is what gives Zambris such a low rating. My friend is severely allergic to a particular ingredient and explicitly told our server... Only to find the ingredient in her meal when it was brought out by another server. The younger blond server who brought it out was horribly rude, did not apologize and instead said, "Oh. Well, it's going to take a while then to re make it." And spun on her heel making my friend feel terrible. There are better Italian places in Victoria who a) don't screw up and b) if they do, apologize and make the guest feel welcome at all times.
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This restaurant has good food, but it is not worth the price as the portion sizes are small.
The Food:
The food is quite good. However, due to the small portion sizes, we ordered a pizza to share among three people, and we all ordered main courses and desserts.
I feel that I need to be a little bit more harsh on the food. Because the prices are pretty high, When I went there, I ordered the special pasta of the day, which came with no meat or vegetables, just a cheese sauce and noodles for 30.00. When you compare this to similar restaurants in the fine dining around Victoria, it leaves something to be desired: either the price needs to be corrected, or protein needs to be added as an option.
There is also no free bread which at these prices is a huge disappointment. We ended up paying $5 for 3 slices of their bread. At this point, I would opt to go to a different Italian restaurant within the Victoria area based on pricing and fortune sizes. However, if you have never been to this restaurant, it is worth a visit at least once. The food is small is still very small. I would recommend ordering one of their base menu items and not a special menu item. My fiance ordered the lasagna, which was reasonably sized.
For the desserts, we ordered the Tiramisu, which is by far the best I've ever had!
Atmosphere/ Service.
The atmosphere is one of the top reasons to go to the restaurant. We went to sit on the inside patio within the atrium building, which was a very unique and fun experience.
The service was excellent, as you would expect at a fine-dining restaurant.
It is also easy to get same-day reservations, a massive plus for a fine dining restaurant within Victoria on a weekend.
1. One of the best restaurants in the town.
2. A must visit place if you looking for authentic food
3. Every items are delicious 😋
4. Definitely recommended.
5. Keep in mind: the price may seem to be a bit of higher side, BUT they deserve to keep the price at that level because of their absolutely good food preparation.
Delicious food, friendly server, loved the ambience! The single meatball my husband ordered was delicious. Also highly recommend their Tiramisu!
There are quite a few excellent food places in Victoria, but for relaxed-elegant atmosphere (in the downtown area), Zambri’s wins the crown. Yes, it’s not cheap but the prices are not prohibitive either (they sure are at several other eateries in town). Yes, the portions are small, and so what? I order one dish and I’ve never walked out hungry. Love and love this place!
Loved the ease to reserve a table last minute, great service, beautiful ambiance, and delicious meals!!
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Zambris has always been a favourite restaurant. So, when my husband and I were planning our wedding, it was a total fluke that we were ordering takeout and then mentioned events. About a year later, we were hosting our small wedding reception in the atrium of their building. And as always, Zambri’s delivered on the food. From the antipasto, pizza and amazing cocktails to the drool worthy multi-course tasting menu. They nailed every dishes, each more delicious than the last. The crispy broccoli and panna cotta were especially a hit. Not a single guest went home feeling hungry. In fact, in the months since our wedding, our guests have raved about how amazing the food was. It truly stood out. In addition to the food, I have to mention the staff. They really went above and beyond. I never saw an empty wine glass. We had little ones at the reception, and the staff were so kind and patient. We can’t wait to celebrate our wedding anniversary for years to come at Zambri’s. This place truly holds a special place in our hearts.
Nice location serving well executed family friendly Italian eats. Dishes are very well portioned and the menu was simple. The fried brocolli was wonderful. Service was good and very unobtrusive. We enjoyed our dinner here.
Fantastic waitress with an amazing memory for her regulars, who apparently I dined with. Food was simple, but had great flavors. Nice to enjoy a Bery good house wine selection too!
I ate food, and drank a drink. Also there was conversation. No horse meat, but I guess that is to be expected.
Set partially in an atrium you have the atmosphere and acoustic, comfortable private setting. Service and food was great. The halibut itself was cooked to perfection, but as noted by the waitress it was the only seafood menu option.
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