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Located in Victoria's historical district in James Bay, steps from the Inner Harbour, Il Covo Trattoria is a memorable and unique dining experience. Being a Trattoria, it's the perfect spot for any occasion where you can enjoy casual, rustic Italian cuisine in a warm, old world Tuscan ambience. Also offering a beautiful garden patio for outdoor eating in an al fresco Italian style.
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- Richard B.Bonney Lake, WA08Jun 4, 2023
Went to Il Covo for our 45th anniversary. Lucky enough to get a 5:30 reservation in the garden. There are very few tables down there. Heaters and enclosure blocked the wind and we were very comfortable in 65 degree evening temps. Our server, Jake was exceptional. He brought us a complimentary glass of Prosecco for our anniversary and told us about the specials for the evening, and then gave us just the right amount of time to think over the extensive menu.
I had a delicious glass of Chianti Classico because they were out of the Italian Rosso wine, and my wife had her usual- gin martini, very dry, up with a twist. She declared her martini one of the best she has ever had in a restaurant. A lovely basket of focaccia with a garlic tapenade came after we ordered our dinner. We shared a Caprese salad and Jake was kind enough to bring separate plates and our entrees arrived just as we were finished with our salad.
My wife had a wide pasta with mushrooms (pappardelle con fungi). Absoluetly splendid! Piping hot and the variety of mushrooms in the luscious cream sauce... to die for. I had linguine puttanesca. Ample portion of puttanesca sauce with perfectly cooked pasta. This is simply some of the best food we have had in a restaurant in a very long time.
I would highly recommend Il Covo Trattoria to anyone. The service was top notch. The food was spot on. The garden location (call the previous day) is a beautiful place to eat. If you get Jake as your server even better. We spent $132 US for drinks, dinner, salad, and $30 tip. Worth every penny. Bravo!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Shawn L.Bainbridge Island, WA439Aug 3, 2024
So we came up for a 1 day trip. Always get a reservation as soon as you can, pretty busy. Opens at 5 and there were 15 people in front of us waiting to be seated. We we're 15 minutes early and they were kind enough to seat us.
Il Covia is consistently delicious and we have never had a bad meal, which from restaurant perspective is very difficult. The servers are true professionals and everyone couldn't be more professional. The "Misto" Anti pasta for 2 is amazing. There really isn't anything on the menu that isn't fantastic. Deserts are to die for!
A can't miss dinner.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aug 28, 2024
This is truly a Yelp five star restaurant. They should be Michelin recommended, if not starred. The food was stellar, the service impeccable, the setting romantic and charming. This is certainly top of our list for all many restaurants we experienced in Victoria over a week-long visit.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Cameron W.Southwest Portland, Portland, ORAug 10, 2024Updated review
In my mind three stars are average and five means I can't think of any way it could be better. That's how I rate Il Covo. It's a very attractive place with a noise level low enough for conversations. There is an outdoor eating area with lots of greenery and space heaters if needed. Our server, Willis, was very professional but fun too. Our food was outstanding. We had a half carafe of Cabernet, shared a spinach and gorgonzola salad, then a Genovese pasta snd paparadelle al fungi. The total was
C$141.20 including tax and tip. We will definitely return.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Aug 9, 2016Previous reviewWe had a lovely experience here, eating dinner outside in the quiet, beautiful garden with a nearby heater on this cool evening. They even had small robes draped over the chairs. Our veal saltimbocca and lasagna were excellent. Our shared Caesar salad was over dressed, however. We even had a genuine Italian waiter, Giuseppi. This was all nice enough to make a reservation two nights from now when our friends visit.
- Melly L.Unionville, Markham, CanadaAug 11, 2024
the first bites of the pastas were amazing, but after a while, we found them a bit too overpowering. however, the bread and dip that it comes with is to DIE FOR! so so yummy and allows refills. took some of the bread home and it was even good the day after. came for the pasta, stayed for the bread.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - J F.Escondido, CAAug 22, 2024
Lovely restaurant with both indoor and outdoor garden seating. Service was excellent. We enjoyed a nice salad (Insalata Toscana), delicious pasta (Linguine alla Puttanesca) which was so flavorful and slightly spicy. Served with yummy focaccia and a wonderful oil and olive dipping spread. Would recommend this restaurant for a delicious meal. It was full when we went on a Sunday at 5pm so I was glad I had made a reservation.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Steve H.McMinnville, OR08973Jul 1, 2024
We were clueless. It was our first time in Victoria. We walked over to this restaurant. We didn't know it's normally booked weeks out. We say at the bar due to a 'no show'.
We proceeded to have the finest Italian food either of us have had outside of Italy, New York or Chicago. Outstanding service that was especially memorable and personal.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jan 6, 2023
Food was definitely a little bit over-hyped... The ambiance and service, however, was perfectly on point.
The wine selection was lovely.
I would definitely recommend this place if you've never been; I'd be very intrigued by their pasta for the next time we're in town.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 1 - Terry O.Delta, CanadaMay 5, 2024
the food was excellent right down to the tapenade. Ambiance warm, traditional and great spacing between tables. Patio wasn't open for the season as yet but I would guess, it is popular. Service was extraordinary.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Joshua G.Sherwood, OR01613Apr 11, 2024
This place was located right across the street from our hotel and smelled so good when checked in that we called and made a reservation for the following night. The food and service were outstanding! These are both hard things to find now days in the USA. We will definitely be back on next trip to Victoria.
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