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Chinatown & Old Town Restaurants.

The best Chinatown and Old Town restaurants in Victoria — dumplings, bao, wine bars, and date-night rooms.

5 picks · 6 related stories
Quick answer

Where should I start?

Start with Il Terrazzo, Brasserie L'École, and Rabbit Rabbit. The stories below have more detail; check the restaurant websites for current menus and hours.

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Neighbourhood Guide

Chinatown & Old Town Restaurants in Victoria, BC

All within a few blocks of Fisgard Street, Government Street, and Market Square.

  • Chinatown and Old Town locations
  • Dinner restaurants and wine bars
  • Chinese food and neighbourhood reporting

Local picks

5 places
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Downtown Neighbourhood Guide

Il Terrazzo

See website for current hours

Northern Italian cooking off Waddington Alley, with fireplaces in the dining room and a courtyard patio.

555 Johnson St.

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Chinatown Neighbourhood Guide

Brasserie L'École

See website for current hours

A French brasserie on Government Street at the edge of Chinatown, known for steak frites, mussels and wine.

1715 Government St.

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Chinatown Neighbourhood Guide

Rabbit Rabbit

See website for current hours

A small wine bar on Herald Street in Chinatown, with a changing bottle list and plates to share.

658 Herald St.

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Downtown Neighbourhood Guide

Yua Japanese Bistro

See website for current hours

A Japanese bistro on Fisgard Street in Old Town. Aburi oshi is one of the sushi options.

622 Fisgard St.

No online table booking is listed; contact the venue for seating details.

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Chinatown Neighbourhood Guide

Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions

See website for current hours

A tasting-menu restaurant on Fisgard Street in Chinatown, led by chef Corbin Mathany. The menu draws on Coastal BC ingredients.

543 Fisgard St.

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