Brasserie L'ecole

Name: Brasserie L'ecole
Address: 1715 Government St, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8W 1Z4
Telephone: (778) 445-3344
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (62)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

1715 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z4

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Located inside of what was once a Chinese schoolhouse, Brasserie l'Ecole in Victoria, British Columbia now serves high-end French cuisine in a casual setting. The name is actually a nod to this building's former occupation (l'Ecole means 'the school' in French) and the unpretentious atmosphere (a Brasserie is laidback eatery that serves comfort food).

Chef leans heavily on our local farmers, using seasonal ingredients to create a menu that is a callback to the kind of food that was once common along the French countryside. While it changes regularly, Brasserie l'Ecole never strays too far from its classics: steaks, burgers, onion soup and frites. The wine is French, the food is French leaning and the staff are fantastic.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(778) 445-3344
Website
http://www.lecole.ca/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1715 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z4
Neighborhood
Victoria
Cross street
Government & Fisgard
Parking details
Street Parking

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What 62 people are saying

Brasserie L'ecole reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
French
Victoria
Best Food
Victoria
Best Value
Victoria
Great for fine wines
Victoria
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Brasserie L'Ecole offers "authentic French cuisine" with "fantastic service" and a "warm & welcoming" ambiance. The food, including the "best burger ever," consistently impresses, though noise levels can be high. "Reservations are now possible," enhancing convenience. While new ownership is adapting, the culinary experience remains mostly unchanged, promising delightful dining experiences.

62 Reviews

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Melanie
Lower Saxony1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, stunning service, wonderful French ambience.
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Jennifer
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favourite place for me! Everything was delicious. The endive salad was over dressed though.
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Richard
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing charming service and delicious food all around. The steaks and frites were perfectly done and the Aviation gin cocktail was one of the best I’ve ever had and my partner agreed. So nice to be able to reserve now, we will be back the next time we crave a great steak.
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Fiona
Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A small, intimate and romantic setting, albeit a bit noisy - but happy noise so no complaints there. Service was outstanding - which is regretfully not commonplace in many fine restaurants in Victoria. The food, from starters to dessert, was excellent. As pleasing to the eye as to the palate. Complementing the food was a comprehensive wine list with interesting options. The menu is not large, which is a positive in my book, but there are choices for every taste. We highly recommend this eating establishment, and predict that it will become a favourite haunt! Reservations are a must. Bon appetit!
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Ryan
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food. The best burger in Victoria. This is the restaurant where you don’t skip dessert. :)
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Zvezdana
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, ambient and service as always. One of our favorite restaurants.
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Patricia
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I had been anticipating a return visit to legendary Brasserie L’Ecole after 20 years. Overall the experience didn’t disappoint but with a few exceptions. The food, as expected, was delicious, and the portions ample, but the crowded - really crowded - space was uncomfortable to say the least, and the noise level was so high that my partner and I had to strain to hear or be heard. Oh, and one other thing: the limited choice of beer was disappointing.
Brasserie L'ecoleResponded on June 18, 2025
Hello Patricia, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your candid feedback. We are happy to hear that, overall, you had an enjoyable experience. We are a cozy little spot and are sorry to hear that you felt crowded. Perhaps next visit we can provide a more spacious spot for you and your partner. Wr look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Jim
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food and service. A little dark in terms of lighting.
Brasserie L'ecoleResponded on June 18, 2025
Hello Jim, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We hope to see you again soon.
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John VIP
New Mexico13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience! Wonderful French food, and a great French wine list, including some good wines by the glass. It was our meal of the trip in Victoria.
Brasserie L'ecoleResponded on June 18, 2025
Hello John, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your great experience. We appreciate the review and look forward to having you in again soon.
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karen
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything stellar Little loud side but clearly from happy exuberant customers and I am Old (?);)
Brasserie L'ecoleResponded on June 18, 2025
Hello Karen, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are so pleased that your visit was stellar. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Brasserie L'ecole is rated 4.7 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

1715 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z4

Additional information

Cross street
Government & Fisgard
Neighborhood
Victoria
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking

Website
http://www.lecole.ca/
Phone number
(778) 445-3344

Brasserie L'ecole

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