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Esquimalt Restaurants.

Where to eat in Esquimalt — neighbourhood rooms and destination cooking just west of downtown.

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Start with Janevca Kitchen & Lounge. The stories below have more detail; check the restaurant websites for current menus and hours.

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Esquimalt Guide

Esquimalt Restaurants & Food Guide

Including Janevca at Rosemead House and the spots around Saxe Point.

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Janevca Kitchen & Lounge

Dining room daily, 5-9:30pm

Wood-fired cooking at Rosemead House in Esquimalt, led by executive chef Daniele Mereu. The menu includes handmade pasta, seafood and steaks.

429 Lampson St.

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Existing Tasting Victoria coverage
Janevca Kitchen & LoungeWhat we ate at Janevca during our January 2025 visit.Saxe Point PubThe opening plans for Saxe Point Pub, reported by Tasting Victoria.Rosemead House diningThe plans for Janevca at the former Old English Inn.

From the archive

From the archive
Janevca Kitchen & Lounge: January 2025 ReviewOur January 2025 review of Janevca in Esquimalt. A later July 2026 newsletter reports a new chef and menu.Janevca at the Former Old English InnOur report on plans for Janevca at Rosemead House, the former Old English Inn.Saxe Point Pub and New Esquimalt DiningOur report on plans for Emmaline's and Saxe Point Pub.Esquimalt's Diverse Culinary SceneA tour of the restaurants and cuisines featured in our Esquimalt dining story.Esquimalt Vermouth and AperitifsA look at Esquimalt vermouth and aperitifs from the original drinks story.Esquimalt Ribfest in VictoriaOur report on Esquimalt Ribfest's tenth anniversary at Bullen Park.

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