New restaurants, just-opened dining rooms, and coming-soon food spots worth tracking.

We're in for an exciting start to sunny season!

Victoria’s culinary scene is about to get even tastier

Discover the newest spots shaping Victoria’s growing food scene.

Global flavours, local charm—this new bistro is Oak Bay’s fresh take on brunch, lunch, and beyond.

From fresh openings to old favourites making a comeback—here’s what’s cooking in Victoria in 2025

These are the best new restaurants in Victoria, as selected by our readers in the 2024 Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards.

Because some experiences are too good to pass up

Who says Victoria’s food scene is boring?


Bringing a new pizza experience with quality ingredients, a sense of community, and a whole lot of heart

The vegan fast-food restaurant opens this weekend

Janevca Kitchen & Lounge to open at former Old English Inn this summer

Crab buckets, live music and vibrant beverage gardens, oh my!

Emmaline’s opens in Quadra Village, Saxe Point Pub coming to Esquimalt

Music, art, culture and a delicious lineup of food vendors to explore

Grab your calendar and get ready to try some new food

These brand new restaurants focus on exquisite dishes and sourcing locally

Bring your best disco attire, but leave room for dessert

Put on your pink, the Barbie takeover has begun.

SWIFT Brewing is bringing beer into the retro realm in the same building as CRAFT Beer Market.

These are the best new restaurants in Victoria this year, as selected by our readers in the annual Tasting Victoria Restaurant Awards












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