Best Dining Bets in Victoria
- Aura Waterfront Restaurant: At the Inn at Laurel Point, chef Tak Ito brings creative flair and a touch of Asian fusion to high-end dining in a cool, modern room perched on the edge of the Inner Harbour.
- Ulla Restaurant: Cool and modern—that describes both the food and the ambience. Pretty food prepared with creative flair, and an appealing mix of comfort cooking and fancy techniques.
- Veneto Tapa Lounge: Variety is the name of the game in this lively hotspot known for exceptional cocktails, terrific wines, and tapas-style nibbles.
- Zambri’s: Chef-owner Peter Zambri has a knack for transforming the humble into the extraordinary at this chic Italian boîtewith its ever-changing menu.
- Spinnakers Gastro Brew Pub: Who knew that pub food could be this good? Start with the rich, creamy seafood chowder and finish with the house-made chocolates paired with the pub’s craft beers.
- Café Brio: At this romantic little Tuscan villa plopped in the middle of foodie Fort Street, the food has a Mediterranean flair, but the emphasis is on exceptional local ingredients.
- 10 Acres Bistro + Bar + Farm: When the restaurant owns the farm that produces its eggs and veggies, you know it’s serious about cooking local. Great comfort food, and a fantastic patio.
- Willie’s Bakery: In Victoria, breakfast is practically an Olympic event. And one of the most popular brekkie joints is this historic bakery in LoJo. Definitely try the maple-syrup-glazed bacon.
- Bengal Lounge: Tea a bit twee for you? Then head to this colonial-style lounge at the Fairmont Hotel Empress where you can relive the days of Imperial India with the curry buffet and a stiff gin cocktail.
- Bin 4 Burger Lounge: Whether you prefer a basic beef burger or something more exotic, like, say, the pork-and-chorizo burger with apple and brie, this is the place to be if you like your food on a bun.