Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Victoria

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Ugly Duckling

4.9

4.9 (255)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Ugly Duckling takes its inspiration from the intersection between Coastal BC's magical landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of North America’s oldest Chinatown. We offer experiential dining built around two promises: to serve you only those things which we have made by hand; and to work really, really hard to make you smile. We can't wait to welcome you.

Top review

ZabinVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Extraordinary from start to finish! All the special touches and the extremely thoughtful extras made our triple birthday celebration so very special. Thank you for giving us an evening to remember.

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Experience

Tasting Menu

Cafe Brio

4.8

4.8 (388)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Victoria

About the restaurant

The Café Brio, located in Victoria, has been a local favorite for twenty six years, serving up a rustic, Italian inspired menu. Focusing on regional products, Café Brio led by multi awarded Chef Sam Harris selects the highest quality ingredients from local sources to be used in authentic, creative dishes.

At Café Brio, everything is prepared in house. Pasta favorites include gnocchi with roasted leeks, parmesan cream and basil purée, Spaghettini with tomato, garlic, basil, olive oil and parmigiano and also our wild mushroom risotto. From the Sea enjoy seared scallops with peroxides, delicata squash, carmelo and bacon anchovy vinaigrette or our local fish feature. Lastly the Parry Bay Lamb feature from our friends out in Metchosin is an absolute must.

The wine list is extensive with input from multiple Sommeliers on staff always excited to share their new favourite bottle in our unique and cozy dining room.

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Laird and Ellaline

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food, wonderful service, and a very enjoyable evening to celebrate our anniversary!

Zambri's

4.7

4.7 (2662)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Lunch:
Wednesday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm

Dinner:
Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-9:00
Friday-Saturday 5:00-10:00

Reservations recommended but not required.

For over 25 years, Zambri’s has been fortunate enough to serve Victorians Italian soul food paired with all the best wines of Italy. We’ve grown as Victoria has grown, but at our heart, we have remained true to our roots. Many years of working with local farmers, being a contributing member of our local community, caring for the environment (we are carbon neutral), hosting Italian wine dinners and always making sure that our vision for our food stays true, have brought us to the place we are now.
Join us for dinner, come for one our monthly wine dinners, or have your next event in one of our gorgeous private spaces... Come see for yourself!

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Linda -AnnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We were seated in Atrium. Very beautiful spot. Everything was excellent! Highly recommend.

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4.7

4.7 (65)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

Victoria

About the restaurant

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.

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CatouVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Loved all of it! Great service. Delicious food! We sat at the bar and it was a great experience.

Wind Cries Mary

4.7

4.7 (147)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Coastal cabin food for modern times. We are a tucked away portal to experiencing the rustic riches of Vancouver Island, in the middle of Victoria’s downtown core.

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EvelynVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely experience. Service delightful . Friendly and attentive

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Vis-a-Vis Bouchon Bar

4.6

4.6 (39)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French / Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Vis a Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar, located in Victoria, British Columbia is a trendy, casual restaurant and bar. It serves a wide range of house-cured meats and local cheeses as well as plenty of fresh, seasonal produce. The atmosphere is cozy and emphasizes the "face-to-face"philosophy where you sit right in front of the bar to watch your meal or cocktail being prepared. The menu at Vis a Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar is varied and emphasizes small plates that are great for sharing. Start with a warm appetizer like cauliflower beignets or some selections from the raw bar, such as mussels or oysters Rockefeller. Larger dishes at Vis a Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar include steak frites and chicken paillard.

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Paula

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

The food was great and the service was excellent. Love the ambience of this place as well! Thank you Ryan for your attentive service.

The Courtney Room

4.6

4.6 (1399)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Victoria

About the restaurant

Modern Pacific North West Cuisine. 2024 YAM Magazine's Victoria Restaurant of the Year! Gather at the bar for fresh-shucked oysters and craft cocktails, unwind with friends over sharing plates, or celebrate that special occasion with an elevated dining experience. Just two blocks from the Inner Harbour, enjoy seasonal menus showcasing the best of Vancouver Island ingredients. Awarded YAM Magazine's Best Victoria Restaurant and 2-time (2024 & 2023) Best Sommelier/Wine Program. Also, Vancouver Island's ONLY Platinum-tier awarded restaurant at the 2024 Vancouver International Wine Festival for Wine Program Excellence.

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Barbara

Dined 2 days ago

Our server Milton was so polite and attentive. We celebrated an anniversary and they treated us in a special way. The food was pretty average—low on flavor and the proteins were pretty small for the price. Small cocktails, so that’s why the low score on value.

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Popular dish

Beef Tenderloin Tartare

Experience

Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu

Bard & Banker

4.5

4.5 (203)

CAN$30 and under

Pub

Victoria

About the restaurant

With a rich history and arguably the most beautiful room in Victoria, The Bard provides the very best in food, drink, and music. Executive Chef Adam Twohey, has created a full-service menu that is hearty, fast, locally sourced when possible, and made from scratch. He keeps things fresh and fun by creating new daily specials and features each week. Find the perfect drink to satisfy your thirst with everything from our mimosa towers, 31 craft and import taps, handcrafted cocktails and an award-winning wine list. We take pride in featuring the very best musical talents Victoria has to offer 7 nights a week with NO cover!

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Niki

Dined 4 days ago

Great ambiance in Bard & Banker, beautiful inside.the Band was really good, server was nice…..but very very very busy. That could be because it’s a long weekend, the live band or all the cruise ships in town. Overall a good time

Q at The Empress - The Fairmont Empress Hotel

4.5

4.5 (598)

CAN$51 and over

Northwest

Victoria

About the restaurant

Q at the Empress, located in the most storied room in Victoria, is a must-visit culinary experience. The carefully curated menu highlights the best of British Columbia’s farmers and artisans, featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients that celebrate the fresh and abundant flavours of the Pacific Northwest. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out. Reservations are highly recommended.

Q Bar is home to inspired cocktails, artisan beers and locally crafted Empress 1908 Gin. Take a seat at the bar, or settle into a plush couch with friends, while enjoying gorgeous harbour views. No reservations are required.

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Jennifer

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

We were having a family celebration and everyone was wonderful.

Callisto

4.5

4.5 (526)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

Victoria

About the restaurant

Callisto at The Westin Bear Mountain celebrates Pacific North West ingredients. Our relationships with local farmers allow us to create dishes that nourish your soul and body. Callisto is nestled in the mountains overlooking the lush landscape of Vancouver Island with views as far as Mt. Baker. Callisto has an open contemporary dining atmosphere with a seasonal patio that opens onto nature's doorstep. Enjoy signature cocktails from Serip Bar, where each drink is made just for you, or let our sommelier choose a wine from the carefully curated wine list. Two-hour parking for all restaurant guests. Please present a picture of your paid parking ticket for credit.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day from 7am to 9:30pm.
Breakfast: 7am - 10:30am (Mon - Fri); Brunch 7am - 12pm (Sat, Sun, holidays); Lunch 11:30am - 2pm (Mon - Fri), 12pm - 2:30pm (Sat, Sun, holidays); Dinner: 5pm - 9:30pm (daily).
SERIP Bar 11am - 9:30pm

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Mark

Dined 6 days ago

We had a wonderful time ambience food drinks all were very good. We will be back tenderloin was amazing

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