The 10 best Valentine's Day dinners in Victoria

Though it may not seem like it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s time to hunker down, do some research and book a romantic dinner for you and your loved one (or best friend, or mother, whatever!) as soon as possible. Get ahead of the game and make a reservation well in advance to avoid scrambling at the very last minute!

Pick your favourite, and get ready for a gorgeous, candlelit and stress-free night. Here are some of Victoria’s best restaurants for Valentine’s Day!

Finn’s Seafood Chops Cocktails 

Located in a historic 19th century building, Finn’s Seafood Chops Cocktails offers a warm, classic atmosphere that suits any occasion—especially one that calls for a celebration. The menu is a seafood lover’s dream, with appetizers like panko fried oysters and rockfish croquettes, making way for even more luscious entrées like live dungeness crab.

Address: 1208 Wharf St, Victoria

Il Terrazzo 

Decked out with brick fireplaces and candlelight, II Terrazzo is a gorgeous Italian restaurant serving Northern Italian fare with a Pacific Northwest twist. Pizza and pasta come in classic varieties such as margherita and carbonara as well as creative flavour bombs like the cannelloni e capesante—roasted butternut squash and asiago cheese cannelloni with seared Hokkaido scallops, coconut curry and cilantro pesto.

Address: 555 Johnson St, Victoria

Brasserie L’École 

If you’re looking for a romantic meal in the French countryside, Brasserie L’École is the best place to find it in downtown Victoria. This cozy bar and eatery offers new items on their menu every week depending on freshness and availability, some notable mentions including stuffed medjool dates with roquefort cheese and smoked almonds to start and trout with whipped Macedonian feta to finish.

Address: 1715 Government St, Victoria