The Best Victoria BC Restaurants
As a global destination, Victoria, BC has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike. Our city has more than her fair share of gorgeous green park space, boutique shopping and world-class museums, for starters. One area that’s really enjoyed quite a bit of growth in recent years is our ever-expanding restaurant scene. No matter your cuisine of choice, our vast range of exquisite eateries offers decidedly delicious examples. Read on to discover our favourite Victoria BC restaurants.
Red Fish Blue Fish
Classic UK-style tempura-battered fish and chips is the star at this seasonal spot, but the entire menu is brimming with stellar seafood choices. Come for the fresh catch du jour, house-made soups and inventively repurposed cargo-container environment, and stay for the picturesque views of the sunset over Inner Harbour.
Pagliacci’s
Pagliacci’s may be named for the famous tragic clown of Italian opera, but there is nothing to shed tears over at this Victoria institution that’s been serving hungry diners since 1979. Fresh-caught local seafood, Black Angus steaks, and — of course — incredible pasta and wine are all reasons to visit.
Jam Café
Expect a queue at this renowned breakfast spot, but rest assured — the classic comfort food is worth the wait. Legendarily massive portions of American classics like huevos rancheros and red velvet pancakes await inside this exceptional eatery. Don’t miss the Charlie Bowl, a delicious mess of biscuits and gravy with cheese, eggs and green onions.
Menbow Ramen Bar
If you’ve never had traditional Japanese ramen, you owe it to yourself to check out this Harris Green hot spot. Choose from a dizzying array of traditional offerings like spicy shoyu, miso, or tsukemen, and prepare to be transported. The menu also includes favorites like chicken karaage, tuna donburi and shrimp tempura, so there’s truly something for everyone.
1018 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC
Little Jumbo
Widely considered one of the best restaurants in Victoria, BC, this eatery offers a speakeasy-style vibe and an incomparable cocktail program. The menu is overflowing with farm-to-table freshness, and the ever-evolving beverage menu is also the stuff of legend. Little Jumbo has also won interior design awards for their inventive decor.
Brasserie L’Ecole
Country-style French cuisine is the name of the game at this scrumptious spot, named for the historic building it calls home. The rotating menu changes depending on the availability of the seasonal ingredients prized by the chefs, but classics like pork terrine, braised short ribs and pâté de campagne are always featured.
1715 Government St, Victoria, BC
Ithaka
This famous family-operated spot offers authentic Greek food — and plenty of it. Start with fresh bread (served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar) hummus, falafel or avgolemono soup, and then dive into all your Mediterranean favorites. The souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita, dolmades and pastitso are all among the best you’ll ever have.
be love
As Victoria’s premier dining destination for vegan and vegetarian fare, be love prides itself on offering a carefully curated menu focusing on local, organic and sustainable dishes. Visitors will want to partake of the surprisingly deep wine list, as well as visit the on-site Variety Store to take home something delicious for later.
1019 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC
Vij’s Sutra
The intensely aromatic and flavorful tastes of India are always front and center at this fantastic downtown destination. Kick things off with delicious street-style pakoras and samosas, and then select from main dishes like butter chicken and chickpea curry, all served with naan bread and basmati rice.
Il Terrazzo
This Victoria institution is well into its third decade offering northern Italian specialties to appreciative guests in a courtyard-style ambience. The traditional open-flame fired pizzas are incredibly popular here, as are specialty pasta dishes (like cannelloni di maiale and capesante) you simply won’t find anywhere else in town. Any guest we’ve recommended try Il Terrazzo always returns to let us know how much they enjoyed it!
555 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2, Canada
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