Upscale Restaurants in Victoria and Vancouver Island
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Activities
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
Upscale Restaurants in Victoria and Vancouver Island
| Name | Price/ Cuisine |
Location |
Aura
Creative Pacific Rim cuisine and the city's best waterfront patio... Reserve |
$$$ Cuisine, Canadian: Modern Canadian |
Downtown Victoria |
Brasserie L'ecole
French-country cooking shines at this informal Chinatown bistro... |
$$$ Cuisine, French |
Downtown Victoria |
|
Calvin's Bistro
Seafood—whether in the form of a wild salmon fillet, baby-shrimp... |
$$$ Cuisine, Seafood |
Salt Spring Island |
|
Camille's
Working closely with independent farmers, the chef at this long-established... |
$$$ Cuisine, Canadian: Modern Canadian |
Downtown Victoria |
|
House Piccolo
Piccolo Lyytikainen, the Finnish-born chef-owner of this tiny... |
$$$ Cuisine, Scandinavian |
Salt Spring Island |
|
| ||
|
Il Terrazzo
A cute redbrick terrace edged with potted greenery and warmed... |
$$$ Cuisine, Italian |
Downtown Victoria |
|
Lure
Walls of windows embrace Inner Harbour views at the Delta Victoria... Reserve |
$$$ Cuisine, Canadian: Modern Canadian |
Downtown Victoria |
|
Malahat Mountain Inn
This roadhouse near the Malahat summit, about 30 minutes north... |
$$$ Cuisine, Canadian |
The West Shore and the Malahat |
|
Marina Restaurant
This circular room with art-deco rosewood booths and a 180-degree... |
$$$ Cuisine, Seafood |
Oak Bay, Rockland, and Fairfield |
|
Markus' Wharfside Restaurant
Two art-filled rooms, one with a fireplace, and a small patio... |
$$$ Cuisine, Canadian: Modern Canadian |
Sooke and the Southwest Coast |
|
The Masthead
You know a chef cares about local food when his menu lists how... |
$$$ Cuisine, Canadian: Modern Canadian |
Chemainus |
|
Matisse
The gracious owner greets each guest personally at this tiny... |
$$$ Cuisine, French |
Downtown Victoria |
|
Pagliacci's
Expect long lines at this lively New York-meets-Victoria trattoria... |
$$$ Cuisine, Italian |
Downtown Victoria |
|
Paprika Bistro
Local farmers, fishers, and winemakers provide most of the ingredients... |
$$$ Cuisine, Canadian: Modern Canadian |
Oak Bay, Rockland, and Fairfield |
|
Seagrille Seafood & Sushi
Local seafood paired with wines from neighboring vineyards shine... |
$$$ Cuisine, Canadian |
Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula |
|
Ulla Restaurant
Victoria's foodies are buzzing about this Chinatown restaurant... |
$$$ Cuisine, Canadian: Modern Canadian |
Downtown Victoria |
|
Zambri's
This lively trattoria, in a glam space with floor-to-ceiling... |
$$$ Cuisine, Italian |
Downtown Victoria |
Browse All Victoria and Vancouver Island Restaurants
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
Travel Deals in Victoria and Vancouver Island
- Save in Victoria: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $152+/Nt Expedia
- Save in Victoria: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $81+/Nt Save with Expedia, $17/night less
- $23.95 & up : Midsize rentals in Victoria Hotwire
- Book 3 Nts in Victoria this May Fr $236+/Nt — $236 Expedia
- $21.95 & up : Compact rentals in Victoria — $22 Hotwire
* Some taxes, fees additional


