Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Victoria

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Victoria? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Callisto

4.8

4.8 (480)

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.

Top review

Cyrus

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

They accommodated us even if we arrived earlier than our appointment time.

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Experience

Christmas Eve Dinner

Experience

Christmas Dinner - $25 Deposit Required

Experience

New Year’s Eve Dinner - $35 Deposit Required

Ugly Duckling

4.8

4.8 (179)

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.

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pranadocVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service were exceptional.

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Experience

Tasting Menu

Experience

New Year 2025 Celebration December 27- December 31

Experience

Dine Around Victoria 2025: Jan. 24 - Feb. 9

Zambri's

4.7

4.7 (2618)

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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Dani

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Excellent!! Food, service, ambience all top notch. Wish I could give more stars!

Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort

4.7

4.7 (1963)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary European

Victoria

About the restaurant

Alpina Restaurant is firmly one of Vancouver Island's best restaurants and a real foodie destination. Recently, voted top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada by Open Table Guests.

Building upon the German heritage of our executive chefs and their extensive culinary training throughout Europe, our cuisine eloquently infuses traditional ingredients and preparation methods from the Alpine regions of Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland. Elevate your perspective on the foods that have come to embody European inspired West Coast dining at the one and only, Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort.

Boasting unforgettable views of the Saanich Inlet and Finlayson Arm from nearly every table, we strive to make every dining experience as unique as the flavours found in the traditional European kitchens of our ancestors.

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Wilma

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing experience with brilliant view, great food and good service.

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CAPRESE STYLE EGGS BENEDICT

FATHOM

4.6

4.6 (605)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Regional American (Northwest)

Victoria

About the restaurant

Our concept is simple: delicious food with quality ingredients that leave a lasting impression. Our culinary team has accomplished that with their approachable yet visionary menu. Taking seafood in fascinating new directions and evolving classic favourites is how we plan to build our legacy. Our team continues to astound by using fresh local ingredients and reimagining the fine dining experience to create sublime, captivating, truly irresistible dishes.

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MarcusVIP

Dined 3 days ago

My first time eating here. Our party of 4 absolutely loved it!! Great ambience, great food and excellent service! We ate dinner indoors but had a night cap on the patio. The patio is a great place to sit back and enjoy an evening. Fire table and blankets for the ladies made it very cozy. Well done Fathom! We will definitely come back!!

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Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio

4.5

4.5 (1546)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Victoria

About the restaurant

Aura plays with fresh local ingredients through global inspiration, crafting flavours and experiences to take you further. Beyond the backdrop of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Aura is an adventure into bold tastes and beautiful platings. Follow your curiosity through a curated wine list or splash into cocktails featuring BC’s finest spirit producers. Whether an evening out, a quick bite after work, or a relaxing patio afternoon taking in the views, let Aura be your journey to something spectacular.

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Marc

Dined on 6 Nov 2024

Overall experience was excellent given location of restaurant with beautiful views of Inn-Harbour. Aura would benefit if presenting more options for vegetarian dishes.

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

4.5

4.5 (2017)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Regional American (Northwest)

Victoria

About the restaurant

Serving Canadian Regional Cuisine, Vista 18 complements it's 18th floor views of Victoria's inner harbour and Juan de Fuca Strait with a locally inspired menu focusing on sustainable and fresh ingredients. Our versatile wine list and knowledgeable staff will help you choose the perfect wine to pair with your dinner while you enjoy the sights in our contemporary dining room.

Open for breakfast, happy hour & dinner 7 days a week. Reservations are always recommended to ensure the opportunity to see all of beautiful Victoria and the surrounding area. For reservations of groups over 6+, please give us a call!

Additionally, our lounge is open 7 days a week (with happy hour offered daily) and is non-reservable. Seating in our lounge is based on a first come, first serve basis.

We look forward to you joining us and we can't wait to serve you!

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Walter

Dined 1 day ago

Our new favorite restaurant in Victoria! Why didn't we know about this place sooner?!! Food was outstanding and service totally awesome!

The Courtney Room

4.5

4.5 (1299)

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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Harry

Dined 5 days ago

The Courtney Room has gone upscale in recent years. The menu is excellent, the service outstanding, and the broken-up spaces mute what is occasionally a somewhat noisy room.

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Popular dish

Beef Tenderloin Tartare

Experience

Holiday Prix Fixe

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New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

Sooke Harbour House

4.5

4.5 (46)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Metchosin

About the restaurant

Sooke Harbour House Hotel and Restaurant is now open! Join us for breathtaking ocean views, exceptional dining, and locally crafted cocktails. At the Copper Room, we proudly feature locally sourced beef, seafood, and produce grown right on the property. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or a memorable meal, we’re ready to welcome you. Book your experience today!

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Corinne

Dined 7 days ago

Kudos to the talented chefs and attentive servers. Our experience at SHH was genuinely remarkable. Jermery, our server, exemplified politeness and impressive knowledge of the menu. The Caesar salad and brown butter scallops were nothing short of phenomenal. We look forward to our return!

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Experience

The Copper Room

Experience

5-course Special Christmas Dinner Menu

Blue Crab Seafood House - Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

4.3

4.3 (1687)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Victoria

About the restaurant

The Blue Crab Seafood House & Resto Bar, renowned for its exceptional culinary offerings is a must-visit for locals and tourists of Victoria! We provide an elevated dining experience that showcases the West Coast’s bounty, featuring fresh local seafood, produce and chop. Our professional & friendly staff enhance the dining experience, ensuring every guest feels welcome. We're inside the Coast Victoria Hotel, offers stunning views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, adding to the overall ambiance. Don’t miss out on this unique dining experience; it’s truly a feast for the senses.

PARKING: 2 hrs. free for Blue Crab dining guests by providing your - License Plate Number - to the Restaurant Host at checking in and your first two hours of parking is on us!

Note: we cannot reimburse parking charges from purchased parking tickets.

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MarkVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

An excellent place in the harbour area, off the beaten path of downtown restaurants. The view is great summer or winter, the food is excellent, and the service is attentive without being overbearing. No complaints, and we’ll be back again.

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Popular dish

Butter Roasted Crab Cakes

Popular dish

Alaskan Snow Crab

Popular dish

Blue Crab Clam and Seafood Chowder

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