Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Cafe

4.6
676 reviews

About

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Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Café is a locally loved bakery, café, and deli in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC. We bake fresh artisan breads and pastries daily, serve authentic Italian coffee and gelato, and offer panini, cheeses, and cured meats at our full delicatessen. Guests visit Ottavio for relaxed breakfasts, coffee breaks, and lunches on Oak Bay Avenue, with indoor and patio seating steps from Victoria’s waterfront. Our shelves are stocked with imported Italian specialties and local gourmet products, making us a go-to for quality groceries. Whether you’re searching for the best bakery in Victoria, a cozy Oak Bay café, or authentic Italian deli favourites, Ottavio delivers handcrafted flavour and community warmth every day.

Location

Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Cafe
2272 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC
V8R 1G7, Canada

Hours

Reviews

4.6
676 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the delicious food, including pastries, paninis, and gelato, highlighting the freshness and quality of ingredients.

Service

The staff received positive feedback for being friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating, although some reviews noted slow service during busy times.

Atmosphere

The cafe has a warm and inviting atmosphere with a lovely outdoor seating area, though it can get noisy and crowded.

Pricing

While many customers felt the quality justified the prices, some reviews mentioned that the items were on the expensive side.

Product Variety

The bakery and deli offer a wide selection of Italian products, including cheeses, meats, and baked goods, appealing to a variety of tastes.
  • KM
    Kate Myhal
    2 days ago
    5.0
    very kind and knowledgeable staff. great quality products!
  • JS
    Joann Strasbourg
    Jan 3, 2026
    4.0
    Capaccino is moderately warm. Fancy goodies. Wish there were muffins or something like that. The service is very good. Atmosphere is very inviting.
  • RR
    Robert Vinciguerra (Rob)
    Dec 28, 2025
    1.0
    Terrible service. Came down to get cannolis from North Park. Tried called calling to order ahead and they refused to answer their phone. Came down and they were out and RUDE about it. If they answered their phone my time wouldn't have been wasted. Other than cannolis they DO NOT make other Italian pastries. Only cookies. Massive disappointment and terrible service.
  • II
    Infinerdy
    Dec 23, 2025
    4.0
    The food is great. My food critic-in-traing pre-teen liked the roadted red pepper tomato soup so much he wiped the bowl clean like a good kid at Grandma's table. The focaccia is excellent by itself, with olive or soup. This popular places is always busy though so the outdoor seating may be more preferable during there middle of the day. There inside was quite noisy. We stayed outside when it is not raining.
  • SL
    Samson Lee
    Dec 21, 2025
    4.0
    This is a very busy bakery + cafe. It was swamped by locals on a Saturday afternoon when we visited. Understandable. The panini and soup we had were superb. Even my food critic-in-traing preteen are it all and, liked a good kid at Grandma's table, wiped it clean with the excellent focaccia we also got from there. The cafe has a good vibes albeit noisier than most eateries. Parking on this neighborhood was a little challenging but I was able to park within 2 blocks of the cafe.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Cafe

What type of bakery is Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Cafe?

Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Cafe is a locally loved bakery specializing in fresh artisan breads, pastries, and authentic Italian deli items in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC.

What are the main offerings at Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Cafe?

They serve fresh artisan breads and pastries daily, authentic Italian coffee and gelato, panini, cheeses, cured meats, and stock imported Italian specialties and local gourmet products.