Restaurant 20 Victoria

From the moment you walk in, it feels like home. Casual yet so welcoming with an open Center kitchen to witness the magic. Chef Julie is phenomenal in the way she balances each ingredient making every course special. The food is delicious and I absolutely love the constant menu changes to highlight the freshest and in season produce and protein, not to mention the presentation and style of cooking is so unique. Everything here is top notch and I love that they do a virgin wine pairing, absolutely all the vibes here. Absolutely worth a trip to the city. The dessert here is a treat all in itself. Must try and must comeback all the time to try the seasonal dishes.

December 29, 2024 on Google

It was a great dining experience - the food was delicious and the service was great! The crab and mackerel were some of the best we’ve had. The restaurant also offered a few special items which made our holiday dinner even more special.

December 20, 2024 on Google

I found this place on the Michelin website. I like how they source out local produce, and fresh seafood. The menu changes depending on what they find. Reservation is required. On November 11, was the first day for the December booking. My husband stuck by his computer that day to make sure he got one. lol Moving forward, I found it a was nice touch to add the "happy birthday" on the menu. It felt special. It was a tasting menu, 7 course meal for $162.50 per person. First day of no tax too! We had the following: We started off with muscles and I can't remember what the other dish was. 1. Crab and Citrus (The blood orange was amazing. Very sweet. The crab was very fresh. It went very well with the daikon). 2. Mackerel and Cabbage (I'm not a fan of mackerel, but this one was so soft, and it just melts in your mouth. The cabbage has a nice crunch to it. Good combination. I'll take 10 more of those please! lol) 3. Scallop and Potato (The sauce was a bit salty, but the it was a nice dish overall). 4. Sweetbread and Currant (First time having sweetbread and it was actually very nice. The currants, and pine nuts went very well with it). 5. The bread was nice and soft. We received another one. 😁 6. Lamb and Squash (We thought the lamb was a bit overcooked. It was a bit chewy). 7. Cheese and Apricot (Love the apricots, and the cheese..it's an acquired taste. It does go very well with the apricots). 8. Birthday cake (Light!) 9. Almond and Cherry (Love it!) 10. Sunchoke and Apple (Strong espresso taste, but it was good!) 11. Plume Chardonnay. In the beginning, it was a bit on the dry side, but it opened up throughout the dinner. The service was amazing. Never experienced a 4.5hr dinner before, but we believe that because they knew one of our family member was the driver, they probably wanted the alcohol to go away. Thank you for this amazing birthday dinner! It was a very memorable experience. Definitely worth a Michelin star, and we will return.

December 15, 2024 on Google

Second time here this year. A great spot in my opinion, the bar menu continues to change regularly at an irregular pace 😆 Great execution with a priority on local (but some out of region items). The cabbage was incredible and then the Iberico pork was my next favourite. I’d say the whitefish wasn’t my favourite kind of fish & cook style but I can appreciate the attention to detail and execution: skin was crispy, fish incredibly tender, good balance of the sauce. We previously had halibut on a different visit and that was divine! Can’t wait for my next visit.

November 30, 2024 on Google

Lovely spot for fine dining. The bar menu is concise with only a few options, which I liked. Some favorites were the pork (iberico) and fish (with a miso-based sauce). The staff is super attentive and friendly, and the overall vibes were intimate. Good place for a special occasion.

November 29, 2024 on Google

This restaurant surpassed all our expectations! Reservations can be tricky, so be sure to book in advance, but it’s easy to see why. The small, intimate atmosphere features a minimalist design, emphasizing the quality of the dining experience. While the cocktail menu is limited, the wine selection is extensive. We sampled seven carefully curated dishes, each offering unique flavors that engaged every aspect of our palates. The presentation was stunning, and all the dishes were farm-to-table. The service was incredibly attentive. Beyond the beautifully tasting dishes, the staff worked seamlessly together. Our water glasses were never empty, the wine was always topped up, and plates and cutlery were constantly refreshed. Even the napkins were meticulously folded whenever we stepped away from the table. Absolutely blown away from this spot!

September 21, 2024 on Google

WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!! I don’t think I’ve ever tasted anything so delicious. We had an exceptional experience here. This multi-course meal was one for the books. Usually there’s at least one dish I don’t like in a multi-course meal but every single plate at Restaurant 20 Victoria was mouth-watering magic. The detail in each dish and the flavour profile truly created magic in my mouth. It was heaven. It featured the freshest ingredients (shout out to white lily farms!) and the perfectly cooked and seasoned fish and meats. And of course, the incredible food was paired with extraordinary service. Each staff member was so knowledgeable and kind. If you are looking to have your taste buds romanced - THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO. I will be back and bringing more people! Hats off to the chef!

September 20, 2024 on Google

We enjoyed the tasting menu and the wine pairings. Overall, both were great. Was a bit disappointed there was no wine pairing to accompany dessert. Something I really enjoyed about the restaurant is the unique set up. I'm not sure that it was the full kitchen, but there was a kitchen / prep station in the middle of the restaurant. Everyone was calm and the atmosphere reflected that. Bonus points for expertly navigating a dairy restriction (lactose). In my experience, restaurants tend to fail as soon as they can't include dairy. Everything however was done very well - at no point did I feel like I was missing out or that my food was an afterthought.

July 30, 2024 on Google