Pagliacci's

Amazing food and atmosphere. I love the comedic meal names on the menu! They had so many options - including vegan and gluten free. As a vegan this was awesome. The service is some of the best I've seen for a long time. The food actually had me crying it was so good. I 100% will come again next time I'm in Victoria. It is so worth it!

Had some appointments downtown and got to Pagliacci's at opening. Lunch - Started with their famous house-baked focaccia bread! Pagliacci’s Salad- Seasonal greens, carrots, garbanzos, green onions, egg, feta cheese, olives, cherry tomatoes, beets with Parmesan Dressing. Love this Salad! We wanted to try something different: ordered: The Manchurian Candidate -A Mediterranean Mezze Platter with Pan-seared halloumi, pomegranate balsamic, olives, black-bean basil tapenade, crispy garbanzos,…

Ok I have thought long and hard about this review and I finally feel like I am confident enough in my experiences to share my take on this restaurant. This restaurant is very much for those who want that bustling cozy vibrant italian dining experience. If you don’t feel comfortable being a foot or two away from the people next to you, this place is not for you. The food and drinks here are really delicious. Is it the best food I’ve ever had, maybe not, but you will find a pasta dish that will…

We had a really nice lunch at Pagliacci in downtown Victoria. It has that cozy, classic downtown restaurant feel, and even though we went during lunch hour, it was not too noisy or overwhelming. It was still easy to talk and enjoy the meal, which I really appreciated. They started us off with complimentary focaccia, which was a lovely surprise. The bread was pretty nice, soft, tasty, and a good way to begin the meal. I also tried their house blend iced tea, and I liked that it had a subtle,…

Such an amazing experience! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! We came for lunch, and our pasta dishes included a choice of soup or salad. We tried the house salad, Caesar salad, and potato soup, and all of them were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The complimentary house-baked focaccia was incredible - warm, fluffy, and so well seasoned that we honestly could have kept eating it all day! All of our main dishes were absolutely delicious - beautifully prepared, full of…