6 cideries to check out in and around Victoria
These southern Vancouver Island cideries pair gorgeous views with crisp, local pours
10 new restaurants and food spots that just opened in Victoria this spring
Discover the newest spots shaping Victoria’s growing food scene.
10 restaurant patios to check out this spring and summer
Our readers voted these as the best restaurant patios in our area, and we’ve included other newsletter readers’ favourites, to boot.
Best iced matcha lattes in Victoria
Cool, creamy, and packed with flavour—these are the matcha lattes worth trying in Victoria
This hidden gem is serving some of the best Mexican food in Victoria
Run by a husband-and-wife duo, the restautant is making birria, barbacoa, and other street food favourites from inside Craigflower Foods Market
Best Seafood in Victoria
The best seafood restaurants in Victoria, as selected by our readers
12 new restaurants that have opened in Victoria this year, so far
From fresh openings to old favourites making a comeback—here’s what’s cooking in Victoria in 2025
Restaurants to check out in the Saanich Peninsula
A taste of the Peninsula: local, thoughtfully crafted, and worth the drive.
Best Happy Hour in Victoria
The best happy hour offerings in Victoria, as selected by our readers
8 food tours to check out in Victoria this spring
A fun way for locals to discover new spots and hidden gems
Best Burgers in Victoria
The best burger spots in Victoria, as selected by our readers
Fresh From the Farm: 11 produce box subscriptions in Victoria
Local produce boxes and Community Supported Agriculture options available in Victoria
Best sushi in Victoria
The best sushi spots in Victoria, as selected by our readers
Best Indian Restaurants in Victoria
The best Indian food spots in Victoria, as selected by our readers
80 of the best daily food specials in Victoria
Who doesn't love a good deal?
Best Brunch in Victoria
The best brunch spots in Victoria, as selected by our readers
7 new restaurants we can’t wait to visit this spring
These are the best new restaurants in Victoria, as selected by our readers in the 2024 Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards.
13 Restaurants to check out in Oak Bay
One of the top places to live in Canada is a food lover’s paradise too
Where to get the best pizza in Victoria
Because who doesn’t love pizza?
5 Savour Sidney menus and offers to try out
Best bakeries in Victoria, according to readers
4 Victoria restaurants made OpenTable’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in 2025 list
The list is generated from over 900,000 reviews from Dec. 1, 2023 to Nov. 30, 2024
Cooking classes and workshops to check out this winter
A round-up of all the local classes we could find
Best restaurants in Victoria for date night
These restaurants were voted as best for a first date by our readers
Dine Around menus we are excited to check out this year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... for Victoria food lovers!
Best Chinese restaurants in Victoria
Selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
22 dishes to try in Victoria this year
Get a taste for what to try across the city
8 of the most exciting restaurant openings that came to Victoria in 2024
Who says Victoria’s food scene is boring?
The city's best restaurants with Westshore locations
We look at the Westshore winners in the 2024 Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Italian restaurants to check out in Victoria
Six must-visit spots to satisfy your cravings for pizza, pasta, and more
5 local restaurants hosting New Year's Eve dinners
Ring in 2025 with multiple courses and wine pairings at these five spots
5 mezcal cocktails to try in Victoria
Where to find the traditional, artisanal spirit tied to Mexican heritage
Holiday markets to check out this season
Discover local artisans and food vendors
8 Victoria cafés to try this fall
Grab good coffee and a treat at one of these classic and new coffee shops
These 10 Victoria restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner
Make your reservation or pre-order soon
5 spots to try at the Victoria Public Market
Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a unique international cuisine experience, the market is a great spot to check out.
Downtown bakery Tombo closes 7 months after opening
The Yates Street location is now closed
8 breweries to visit this long weekend in Victoria
Brewing in the name of tradition, innovation and good cheer
6 spots for cheap eats in Victoria
Grab a bite on a budget
A Vancouver Island cidery voted best in two renowned competitions
Delicious, sustainable and undoubtedly special, these ciders are well worth the hype
7 Instagram-worthy dining rooms in Victoria
Places that demand to have their photo taken, food and all
The ultimate guide to Victoria’s food trucks
Get in the know about food on the go
7 summer menus we've already set our eyes on
Featuring tangy spritzes, fresh tomatoes and cold desserts to beat the heat
Marilena named among Canada's best restaurants
Three local cocktail bars also received recognition
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at these 11 Victoria restaurants
The perfect spots to enjoy amazing Mexican dishes
Our 10 favourite dishes in Victoria so far this year
Food and drinks worth leaving the house for
7 farmers markets in Victoria we can't wait to visit this summer
Locally grown produce, baked goods and preserves are only the tip of the iceberg with the city's vendors this year
Victoria named the third best food destination in Canada
First and second place went to Vancouver and Toronto
10 spots for Easter treats in Victoria
Chocolates and desserts that even the Easter bunny would be jealous of
6 Victoria restaurants that are perfecting winter vegetables
No one has to tell you to eat these veggies
South Island restaurants named among best in Canada
These fan favourites are rivalling national competition
The 10 best Valentine's Day dinners in Victoria
It's never a bad idea to reserve a spot well in advance
Our top 10 dishes of 2023
Add these to your must-try list for this year
These 10 Victoria restaurants are serving Christmas dinner
Oh tidings of comfort (food) and joy!
12 Victoria bakeries to pick up holiday treats
Festive baked goods to sink your teeth into
The foodie's gift guide to holiday shopping
Shop local this festive season
Where to find the best cookies in Victoria
From candy cane whoopie pies to gingerbread houses and beyond
11 community events happening in Victoria this holiday season
Enjoy turkey dinner with a side of community this December
Head to these 10 vegan-friendly eateries in Victoria
Who says plant-based has to be boring?
10 Victoria bars to grab a winter cocktail
’Tis the the season for whisky, orange, and chocolate
The ultimate guide to Victoria’s craft markets
Discover local artisans and food vendors this holiday season
Top 10 soups in Victoria
'Tis the season of broth aka liquid gold
Victoria's 2023 Vital Signs is available
It starts with hope, and the goal is change.
Cheers to 13 Years: Art of the Cocktail Returns!
Here are 9 specialty stores in Victoria
From olive oil to plantains, and sweet candy to savoury spices, each of these stores brings something special
Two Victoria restaurants are in the running for Canada’s best new restaurant
These brand new restaurants focus on exquisite dishes and sourcing locally
The ultimate guide to Victoria's farmer's markets
Here's your guide to all of the South Island's best farmers, artisans, and small-scale creators
Lighthouse Block Party celebrates 25 years of beer this Saturday
Entry is free, the beer and food is delicious, and the tunes are '90s
Check out these 8 kid-friendly restaurants in Victoria
There's no doubt dining with kids is a different experience, but it doesn't have to be just chicken strips
Head to these 7 Vancouver Island wineries this summer
There's no better time than the summer to enjoy a glass of wine
8 places to grab a cool drink in Victoria this summer
Quench your thirst with these delicious drinks
Here are 7 of our favourite dishes so far this summer
Victoria has it all, from donuts and beers, to tater tots and caviar
5 food-related Pride events in Victoria this week
There's more than just mimosas and Cher
Here are 4 Victoria restaurants with cheap eats
Grab a bite without breaking the bank
4 Italian restaurants in Victoria to visit this month
A full belly is a fully heart, according to these restaurants
Here are 4 places in Victoria to get late night food
The list may not be long, but it sure is mighty.
6 Victoria ice cream shops to visit this summer
Cool down with these amazing local ice cream shops
Best fine dining restaurants 2023
Esquimalt is making some of the best vermouth in the world
A small-scale craft producer won big at the 2023 World Vermouth Awards in England
Best Mexican Restaurants 2023
Here's who readers voted as the best Mexican restaurants in the Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
5 Victoria restaurants celebrating Cinco de Mayo this Friday
Victoria is chock full of fantastic ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and support Mexican-Canadians.
Best pizza in Victoria 2023
Here's who readers said has the best pizza in the 2023 Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best brunch in Victoria 2023
Readers voted in the Tasting Victoria Awards, and these are the restaurants with the best brunch in Victoria
Best happy hours in Victoria 2023
Here's who readers voted as having the best happy hours in the 2023 Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best patios in Victoria 2023
These are the best patios in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best hidden gems in Victoria 2023
These are the best hidden gems in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best seafood in Victoria 2023
These are the best seafood restaurants in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best Indian restaurants in Victoria 2023
These are the best Indian restaurants in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best sushi in Victoria 2023
These are the best sushi restaurants in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best Chinese restaurants in Victoria 2023
These are the Chinese restaurants in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best new restaurants in Victoria 2023
These are the best new restaurants in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best first date in Victoria 2023
These are the best restaurants for a first date, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best burger restaurants in Victoria 2023
These are the best burger restaurants in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best views in Victoria 2023
These are the restaurants with the best views in Victoria, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Victoria 2023
These are the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Best bakeries in Victoria 2023
These are the best bakeries in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards
Here are 7 of our favourite dishes in Victoria so far this year
At Tasting Victoria, we've been hard at work tasting every new restaurant, feature, and anything great we can get our hands on. Here's what we had in 2023.
6 strange and delicious Victoria dishes and drinks
It works and it isn’t supposed to—that’s basically the premise of this list.
8 coffee roasteries to visit in Victoria
7 kid-friendly Victoria restaurants the whole family can enjoy
9 Victoria restaurants serving Christmas dinner
Victoria’s 10 best chocolate chip cookies
5 Victoria restaurants serving top-notch tasting menus
6 cocktails to keep you warm this winter in Victoria
Steak frites: We picked our 5 favourite places for steak and fries in Victoria
Here are 8 great happy hours around Victoria
8 great Korean restaurants in Victoria
Get cozy with a cocktail at these 7 Victoria bars this fall
Autumn's not all pumpkin spice and cinnamon
10 amazing Vegan-friendly restaurants in Vancouver
Interested in a weekend getaway to Vancouver? Make it vegan.
10 Victoria restaurants serving turkey dinner this year
3 new ways to sushi! Unique sushi taco flavours to try at Earls Kitchen & Bar with the Bay Centre
Island Craft Festival Fall 2022 Edition
8 great plates of nachos in Victoria
4 South Vancouver Island distilleries you can support
6 unique burgers to try in Victoria
Winner Spotlight: Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Celebrate Moon Under Water Brew Pub & Distillery’s 10 year anniversary
Victoria’s 49 Below Craft Ice Cream opens its first storefront
5 must-try items at Haus Sausage Co
Best food and drink venues in Ucluelet
The best ice cream and gelato in Victoria
Best late-night eats in Victoria
Taste the islands with the 2022 Islands Passport
A single goal: to make the best sausage in Victoria
Enjoy $1 cinnamon buns at Cinnaholic this Wednesday
2022 Planted Expo: 8 Canadian vegan products you have to try
5 great spots to get eggs benedict in Victoria
Oak Bay locals vote for best Oak Bay dishes
8 things you didn’t know about MOD Pizza
3 Level Ground roasts you need to try
8 Gluten-Free treats in Langford
Dîner en Blanc is just around the corner, here is your guide to get your spot
If summer ever arrives, you have to check out LURE Restaurant & Bar’s Patio!
Best donuts in Victoria
Victoria cocktail bar ranked on Canada’s 50 Best Bars
Island breweries bring home 15 Canadian Brewing Awards
4 Level Ground products you need to try right now
Gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2022 in Victoria
Top 5 Mother’s day experiences at the Bay Centre
6 menu items you need to try at MOD Pizza this spring
12 Victoria restaurants that TikTok influenced us to try out
5 Healthy Snacks Under $8 at the Bay Centre
Best of both worlds: Chocolate and Beer
Victoria’s best new restaurants of 2022
Top 5 Things to Try at Local Brewery & Distillery: Moon Under Water
3 restaurants to try before Dine Around 2022 ends
Top 5 pizzas to order at MOD pizza
Victoria’s Six Best Cinnamon Buns
Victoria couple completes journey to sample all 43 Greater Victoria food trucks
Chef on the Run’s homestyle English cuisine remains a Sidney staple after 25 years
20 Victoria restaurants to check out this season
Fall for these 5 seasonal treats in Victoria
8 Local restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner this weekend
DEVINE’s Glen Saanich Batch #6 is coming this October
10 patios you need to visit in Greater Victoria before summer ends
The best places to visit in Squamish
Victoria’s best veggie burgers
Tasting Victoria’s top-5 rated food trucks
Phillips Brewing Celebrates 20 Years
6 must-try tuna dishes in downtown Victoria
7 spots to get mocktails in Victoria
Sip & savour Salt Spring Island: Top 10 food and beverage experiences
The Best Vegan Desserts in Victoria
It’s Tasting Victoria’s 6th Anniversary! 12 Victoria businesses and over $3,000 in prizes! Here’s how you could win (CONTEST)
5 Mexican restaurants you need to try in Victoria
Pagliacci’s has held the keys to sustaining a local family business for 42 years
8 restaurants with the best views in Victoria
14 Vancouver Island craft brewery specialty beers to try this summer
The ultimate patio guide to Victoria and the South Island
Patio season is simple: post up, grab a drink, eat a snack, and enjoy the sun.
Monthly super customer service shout out: Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Best farmers’ markets in Victoria & Sidney
5 ideas for Father’s Day 2021
Best coffee spots around downtown Victoria
Victoria’s best vegan ice cream
5 sugar-free treats you need to try at Euphoria Bakery
5 restaurants you must visit now that indoor dining is allowed
5 Waterfront Patios to Check Out in Sidney
Victoria’s Best Pains au Chocolat
10 hidden gem patios in Victoria
8 gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2021 in Victoria
Best patios in Vic West you need to visit
Top 6 Vegan Restaurants in Victoria
Best patios in Oak Bay, Fairfield, and Cook Street you need to visit
10 eggs-ellent ideas for Easter 2021
All things Mini Eggs! Where to find the best chocolate Mini Egg treats this spring.
Downtown Victoria’s best patios you need to visit
Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2021 List Includes Five on the Island
Best happy hour spots in Victoria
250 in the 250! 10+ Victoria businesses and over $2,500 in prizes! Here’s how you could win (CONTEST)
Victoria’s best apple fritters
Indulge in Victoria’s best pizza at these 5 local hot spots
Your local guide to Valentine’s Day 2021 in Victoria
Victoria’s best restaurants (according to Victorians)
5 restaurants to try before Dine Around 2021 ends
Your food guide to Dine Around 2021 Victoria
12 of the most Instagrammable restaurants around Victoria
Victoria’s best new restaurants of 2020
15 Victoria restaurants serving Christmas Dinner (Dine in and To-Go)
Bar 500 Eatery opened its doors in the Oswego Hotel in James Bay
6 Ways to Use Your Tasting Victoria X Nature Bee Wraps (PLUS a Giveaway!)
Best breakfast sandwiches in Victoria
8 places to get spooky Halloween treats in Victoria
Pumpkin Spice Everything – Where to find the best pumpkin spice treats this fall
12 Victoria Restaurants serving Thanksgiving Dinner (Dine in or To-Go)
Best Japanese and Sushi Restaurants to Try This Fall!
Summer’s Calling! Burgers, Wraps, Treats and More! 5 Tasty Restaurants to Try this Summer
7 Ways to Start Your Morning Right in Cook Street Village
The best spots in Victoria to grab a bite/drink after a run, long hike or bike ride
6 Local Gift Ideas you’ll Love
5 picnic-spiration spots in Victoria
5 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your At-Home Coffee
Top 5 Bakeries/Cafes in Victoria to Combat Your Sweet Tooth
13 Local Businesses that are Adapting to Coronavirus
COVID -19 Guide for Local Restaurants and Food Businesses
How to support Local Businesses during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Victoria’s 2020 Most Anticipated Openings
Our Dine Around & Stay in Town 2020 experience
8 Reasons why we love Fresh Prep – a local meal kit delivery service
12 Brunch Spots to Visit in Victoria
