City Guides: where to eat

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→

BEST New Restaurants/Eats opened in 2019→