It’s officially October and with the crip air and short days, it’s nice to look forward to cozy nights spent inside. While it can be fun to get out and about in the evenings, there’s nothing like a rainy fall evening spent in pajamas, listening to music or watching a binge-worthy series with some incredible take-out. Whether you are looking to indulge in some high-end cuisine or kick back with a few of your favourite casual dishes, Victoria has that and everything in between. But with so many restaurant and food delivery service choices, finding some great take out can easily feel like more work than just cooking! That’s why we’ve come up with our top ten take-out restaurants, from refined fare and healthy eats to stuff-yourself favourites and aromatic entreés – all you have to do is place an order!
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill Japanese take-out restaurant. Inspired by the casual Japanese tapas style dining called Izakaya, you’ll find carefully created small plates that are inspired by Japanese flavours combined seamlessly with global cooking methods. Thai is a menu that is perfect for sharing or creating your own feast of high-quality, flavourful dishes.
Pickup: call 778.265.9909
Delivery: DoorDash / Skip the Dishes / Uber Eats
If you are looking for the best pizza in Victoria, you’ll find it at Prima Strada! You can taste their passion for creating authentic Naples-style pizzas with every bite. Each hand-tossed, thin crust pizza is made with fresh ingredients and baked in a wood-fired pizza oven! Not only can you get some fresh, hot pizzas you can also order exceptional wine, craft beer, frozen pizzas, pasta entrees, desserts, sausages and more!
Pickup only: call or order online here
If you love pasta as much as we do, you’ll want to make sure that one of your cozy evenings-in is spent with an order from Pagliacci’s! With lots of fresh, flavourful pasta dishes, comforting soups and satisfying sandwiches to choose from, you’ll be able to find the right handmade pasta to satisfy your crazing. Plus, with an array of delicious dessert options, individual sized cocktails, wine, beer and champagne available to order, everything you need to have a perfect Italian style evening is just a few clicks away. Belissima!
Pickup & Delivery: order online here or on DoorDash
At Saveur, Chef Rob Cassels delivers French contemporary dishes that are elevated and fun! While the dine-in experience at Saveur is phenomenal, a take-out experience can be even better. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself in your pjs or if you’re looking for a memorable evening with a special someone, you’ll be in good hands with an order from Saveur. You can choose dishes from the tasting menu or order a take home meal kit to whip up your very own haute cuisine – just make sure to add a great bottle of wine or some craft beer to complete your order!
Pickup: call 250.590.9251 / pre-order take home meal kit here
Delivery: DoorDash
If you love the aromatic food of India, The Mantra is a great option for take-out. Serving traditional dishes that are inspired by the different regions of India, as well as creating inventive and delicious fusion dishes, an order from this restaurant will always be a hit. Not only will guests find both classic and signature dishes on the chef’s menu but there is an additional menu dedicated to offering the highest quality, flavourful vegan dishes as well as lots of gluten free options.
Pickup: call (250) 388 4655
Delivery: DoorDash / Tutti / Uber Eats / Skip the Dishes
Sizzling Tandoor is arguably one of the most beloved Indian restaurants in Victoria. Here, you can find truly authentic, family recipes all made with the highest quality natural ingredients. Family owned and operated since its inception, this little restaurant has successfully brought a little slice of India to Vancouver Island and was voted the Best Indian Restaurant in the City for eight years straight!
Pickup: call the restaurant closest to you
Delivery: DoorDash / Skip the Dishes
This incredibly cool speakeasy in the heart of old Victoria may not seem like the kind of place where you can or would want to order your food to-go, but times have changed and Little Jumbo pivoted in the coolest way. Not only can you order their mouth watering dishes to-go, but you can also order their incredibly hip cocktails that come in individual packaging complete with garnish. So while being shoulder to shoulder in a dimly lit speakeasy can be super fun, enjoying some truffle fries and sipping on an incredible cocktail on the couch in your comfy pants is really the best.
Pickup only: call ahead to ask about their menu and place your order at 778-433-5535
If there is one new trend in health food over the last few years it’s been the introduction of the poké bowl. This traditional Polynesian dish, made with lean protein, predominantly seafood, and a ton of veggies, is as satisfying as it is healthy. At Island Poké, you’ll find a variety of choices for your poké bowl each as delicious as the next. Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? You can build your own to satisfy all your flavour requirements!
Pickup: order here
Delivery: DoorDash / Uber Eats / Skip the Dishes
Thunderbird Korean Fried Chicken
It may come as a surprise, but in Korea, fried chicken is big business. There are over 50 thousand fried chicken restaurants across the country so it’s no surprise that when it comes to the crispy poultry, Korea really knows how to do it right. At Thunderbird, you can choose from six incredibly flavourful, authentic Korean fried chicken recipes from sweet and spicy to creamy and savoury – move over KFC!
Pickup: order here
Delivery: DoorDash
There’s nothing that says take-out like great Chinese food. At Sun Wah, you’ll find a variety of authentic Szechuan, Cantonese and Hong Kong style dishes all made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. With a focus on balancing flavours to create delicious and healthy dishes, Sun Wah is bringing authentic Chinese cuisine to Vancouver Island.
Pickup & Delivery: call 250-381-8966