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IL Terrazzo

555 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1M2, Canada (Downtown)
250-361-0028
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Ranked #6 of 866 restaurants in Victoria
Price range: $19 - $30
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Neighborhood: Downtown
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New York
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71 reviews 71 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
106 helpful votes 106 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

My friend and I came to this restaurant after arriving in port from our cruise to Alaska and everything we had was excellent, from the appetizers to the desserts. The bread they give you along with an olive type spread before you order is very good. Then we both shared the mussels and the garlic bulb which was also very... More

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Bellevue
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8 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

For the most part, we really enjoyed our dinner at Il Terrazzo. I could probably live off of their focaccia bread with olive spread and Funghi Arrosto Salad. Absolutely delicious! Entrees were great as well; tasty and large portions. (We could've split an entrée between the two of us and we . . . ahem. . . like to eat.)... More

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See 9 more reviews by Katie N for Victoria
Portland, Oregon
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297 reviews 297 reviews
163 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 136 cities Reviews in 136 cities
146 helpful votes 146 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Good food, attentive servers. My entree had a more complex mix of ingredients than I think of as Italian (it was more Mexican in composition and flavor), but my neighbor's margherita thin-crust pizza looked traditional. Very pleasant use of terrace with fireplaces and heaters, and pillows are available for the chairs. Two can easily share a pasta entree.

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See 7 more reviews by TJandTR for Victoria
Vancouver
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Perhaps we were expecting too much with all the glowing reviews, but we were generally not impressed. First the good: The ambiance in the restuarant, despite its large size, is pleasant—particularly if you like a lively place (don't go if you want quiet/romantic). Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, but we did feel sorry for her having to squeeze around... More

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See 2 more reviews by binderdundat for Victoria
Vermont
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62 reviews 62 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Based on the great recommendations we went to Il Terrazzo on the last night of our trip to Vancouver Island. Great location - just a short walk from our hotel with a charming atmosphere. We each had a salad but they were large enough that we could have shared one. The eggplant and seafood linguine were our main meals -... More

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See 3 more reviews by tashapVermont for Victoria
Vancouver Island, Canada
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

We were looking for a more upscale dining experience than the chain restaurants have to offer and we certainly found it at Il Terrazzo. It is tucked away in a unique little alley and has a great atmosphere that can't be found in the cookie cutter restaurants that are so common now. The staff was friendly but not phoney or... More

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See 4 more reviews by ThePacificIslander for Victoria
Pristina, Kosovo
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31 reviews 31 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Went there based on other "best restaurant" lists for Victoria but did not live up to expectations. Over priced and the service was a bit slow. The building itself and the ambience were fine but the food was fairly average. We also had to move tables because we were put on a table by the door that connects the two... More

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Southern New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Atmosphere and ambiance better than almost anywhere else you will go for an evening of dining, a little wine and dessert. Friendly, discreet and professional staff, efficient service with nice presentation is what you'll find at Il Terrazzo. Now the food: went twice and everyone at my table loved their entrees not to mention the perfect salads. Not a whole... More

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See 4 more reviews by Londonwalker2009 for Victoria
Calgary, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

The location of this restaurant made us want to eat there, but we were very disappointed in the food. The restaurant is also very crowded and noisy. It's definitely not made for relaxed dining or intimate conversations. We wouldn't go back again.

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See 5 more reviews by DoubtingNag for Victoria
Victoria, Canada
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120 reviews 120 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
189 helpful votes 189 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Il Terrazzo delivers time and time again. The food is always good and very good value. The service is always top notch. The surroundings - especially the patio - are lovely. The only thing is the inside tends to be very warm and a bit uncomfortable. However, through the years this restaurant has been consistent and very good.

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