The most anticipated restaurant openings in 2024

The last few months have been filled with sneak peeks and pop-ups that are making Victoria foodies excited about the new restaurants set to open across the city this year. We gathered all the information you need to know to best prepare yourself for expected menus and opening dates. 

From new ventures by established local favourites to entirely new endeavours, these are the restaurants that are coming soon or have recently opened that we are most excited to check out!  

Tombo

This farm-to-table restaurant will be taking over the downtown space formerly occupied by Agrius and Fol Epi. With house-made dishes cooked using locally sourced ingredients, Tombo’s selection will include baked goods and charcuterie items to grab-and-go lunch options like sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and soups. Tombo is the project of Tom Moore, the Australian chef behind Crust Bakery who has decades of experience in the industry.

The tentative opening date for the restaurant is in February—roadblocks and permits have caused delays—but Tombo currently has a pop-up in Trounce Alley that is providing a taste of what the restaurant will look like. The pop-up has proven to be exciting, making up treats like its cube croissants, which have been selling out quickly.    

Address: 731 Yates St., Victoria
Pop-up address: 1219 Government St., Victoria
Pop-up hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-4pm