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Dinner with a view only missing you - Brasserie L'ecole, Victoria, BC

Brasserie L'ecole

4.6
4.6
26 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
1715 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z4

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 26 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    French

  • Victoria

    Best Food

  • Victoria

    Best Service

  • Victoria

    Best Value

  • Victoria

    Hot spot

  • Victoria

    Great for fine wines

  • Victoria

    Romantic

  • Victoria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brasserie L'école offers "delicious food" with a warm and welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and authentic French dishes like steak frites and crème brûlée. The reservation system is appreciated, though some note noise levels. Overall, it's a top dining spot with generous portions and attentive staff.

27 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Toronto14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal! Waitress recommended the perfect drink. The gnocchi was delicious. The trout was divine. The crème brûlée to die for! Waitress was on par fantastic! Highly recommend and will return again! Thank you!

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  2. peter

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food & terrific service, every single dish at our table was worth five stars! Outstanding wine list, too. (Only downside was the noise — we had trouble hearing each other at times.)

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  3. Iris VIP

    Vancouver19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been fans of Brasserie L’Ecole since it opened. We loved the food, the welcoming professional service and the French ambiance. Sadly, things have changed. The steaks and frites were good and well cooked. The classic endive salad was drenched in oil with few of the essential ingredients. The servers seemed rushed and uninterested. Not the birthday dinner we expected. Hoping, in time, they can recapture what made Brasserie L’Ecole’s savoir faire so exceptional.

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  4. John

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was phenomenal as per usual, my Ribeye and my dates Scallops were incredible!

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  5. Whitney VIP

    Vancouver48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. The tuna appy is amazing! Drink service was slow, but overall happy and will be back. Really appreciate that new owners are taking rezzys.

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  6. Malcolm VIP

    Vancouver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only reason I marked the noise as moderate is because we were sitting by the front door. Everything was wonderful.

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  7. Alexandra

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were excited to try Brass under the new ownership. It was awesome to be able to make a reservation. A few kinks for the new team to work out, hope things smooth out soon. We love Brass!

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  8. Tim VIP

    Portland28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was great years ago, and is even better now. Wonderful food and service. Staff look like they wanna be there. Great experience.

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  9. K Gordon

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First course was slow coming out, at about 45 minutes. Beyond that evening was lovely.

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  10. Julie

    Vancouver11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We all had the Burger. It was a good meat , tasting fresh. Fries are perfect but be aware European style Resto so NO Ketchup only Mayo.

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FAQs

Brasserie L'ecole is rated 4.6 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Brasserie L'ecole

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
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