One of the best meals I've ever had. Surprising and thoughtful at every course. Super fresh and locally sourced. Cute space and wonderful service. Can't wait to come back!
Josh O'Keefe
One of the best dining experiences in Canada. From start to finish, not a dish out of place. Chef is so absolutely dialed. The food was just so good. We wanted to finish every last bit of seasoning, broth or sauce. Service was so good. Relaxed but absolutely on top of everything. Wine pairings were all perfect. Loved the purveyors they chose. The atmosphere and setting was perfect. We cannot wait to come back. This will be an annual pilgrimmeage for us. Can’t wait to go back.
Jordan Gaudet
Pilgrimme is a must-visit for anyone looking for a truly special dining experience on Galiano Island. The cozy, rustic setting perfectly complements the thoughtful, locally inspired menu!
Micah Barber
Just perfect. 5 stars across the board. The service is personable, the food is out of this world thoughtful and so connected and the atmosphere and location perfectly ties everything together. Will 1000% be back to support yet another amazing local business.
Evan Gibson
Unbelievable experience from top to bottom. Pacing of the courses was great. Service was exceptional, felt casual and light but we always had everything we needed and the evening flowed very well, as a former server I recognize how hard it is to make this look easy!
Food was amazing and I loved how the meal evolved, from the snack courses that used a lot of ferments to the richer savoury courses to the amazing deserts the highlight of which was a tart heaped with shaved hazelnut everything was excellent. Perfect amount of food, I appreciate the suggestion to pack up the pizza course as I think if we ate the whole thing that might have pushed it into too much food territory but with only having half it was a perfect amount.
Wine pairings were great although personally I am not a fan of some of the more funky natural wines that were on offer but still enjoyed what we drank quite a bit as there was enough variation between glasses to keep it interesting.
Overall probably the best dining experience I've had in Canada and one of the best I've had in the world.
Special experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tamar Peters
Pilgrimme is a hidden gem on Galiano Island that blew me away from start to finish. Each dish felt like a culinary adventure, with local, seasonal ingredients taking center stage. The menu is creative yet grounded, featuring thoughtful combinations like foraged greens and perfectly cooked duck. The flavors are vibrant, and the plating is rustic yet elegant, matching the cozy, down-to-earth vibe of the restaurant. Every bite was a revelation, and the intimate setting made the experience even more special. If you’re a foodie craving something fresh and unforgettable, Pilgrimme is a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Antoine Dilly
after doing a workaway with a nature chef and learning about wild plants, trees, flowers and cooking with them. We want with my partner at the pligrimme with high expectation. We had a dinner that we will remember for a while. We love the atmosphere, lovely servers, open kitchen and the menu was a walk through nature with surprising flavors. Amazing experience, thank you for both chef and all the persons working there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Su Xiao
Why all the good restaurants are on the Vancouver island? People who love good farm-to-table food must be the good people who enjoy life to the utmost.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul H
Chef Jesse McCleery commands a rare brilliance in creating exquisite food. I’ve enjoyed many fine restaurants in many countries, but for the sheer pleasure of the flavors and the food experience, Pilgrimme stands out among them all. Wonderful experience including kind, gracious and accommodating service. Thank you to the great team at Pilgrimme.
Dietary restrictions: I would call ahead if you have serious concerns.
Kid-friendliness: Not for kids. It’s 3+ hours and set menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul McMahon
The tasting menu was an almost four hour long experience. Dish after dish was bursting with unique flavours.
It ended up being a bit over the top, and serving less courses could have made it more memorable. As it stands, everything kind of blended into each other.
I also thought serving pizza for one of the courses was an odd choice. While it was delicious, it was such a contract with the more delicate things that came before or after.
Vegetarian options: The tasting menu was primarily vegetarian to begin with, and they were able to make substitutions for the courses that weren’t.
A must go to for foodies! We dined at Pilgrimme back in February and it was exceptional! You can only do the set tasting menu but it was worth every penny. The restaurant is small, cozy and welcoming. You don’t have to dress fancy, which was also great. The service was phenomenal with wonderful descriptions of the food/each course. We opted not to do the wine or drink pairings but it was an option.I highly recommend if you’re staying in Galiano to come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen G
Best place to eat at Galiano Island. It should have a Michelin Star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Houghton
Loved our evening at Pilgrimme. The food was delightful, well curated plates of hyper local flavors. We certainly did not leave hungry nor wanting. The service was fantastic and exactly as expected for a restaurant such as this. If you get the opportunity I would absolutely suggest going.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick O
Great atmosphere, not so great food (especially at this price point). Genuinely unsure how this restaurant has gotten so many good ratings. Save your money and go somewhere else! Unless food is not your primary concern. Mismatched dishes and each of them were overpowering and not balanced. Trying too hard to give a fine dining experience and unfortunately missed hard. Typically, these sort of experiences should tell a story through the various courses, but there was nothing here as nothing made sense.
Laura Gordon
Pilgrimme offers an amazing culinary journey whose dishes showcase an unexpected fusion of flavours.The freshness of the local and regional ingredients make the farm-to-table concept evident but it’s the inventive methods to which the ingredients are used, that keep you curious.The rustic ambiance adds to the charm, and personality of Pilgrimme, making it a must-visit for those seeking a unique and delightful gastronomic adventure nestled in the candlelit woods of Galiano.
One of the best meals I've ever had. Surprising and thoughtful at every course. Super fresh and locally sourced. Cute space and wonderful service. Can't wait to come back!
One of the best dining experiences in Canada. From start to finish, not a dish out of place. Chef is so absolutely dialed. The food was just so good. We wanted to finish every last bit of seasoning, broth or sauce. Service was so good. Relaxed but absolutely on top of everything. Wine pairings were all perfect. Loved the purveyors they chose. The atmosphere and setting was perfect. We cannot wait to come back. This will be an annual pilgrimmeage for us. Can’t wait to go back.
Pilgrimme is a must-visit for anyone looking for a truly special dining experience on Galiano Island. The cozy, rustic setting perfectly complements the thoughtful, locally inspired menu!
Just perfect. 5 stars across the board. The service is personable, the food is out of this world thoughtful and so connected and the atmosphere and location perfectly ties everything together. Will 1000% be back to support yet another amazing local business.
Unbelievable experience from top to bottom. Pacing of the courses was great. Service was exceptional, felt casual and light but we always had everything we needed and the evening flowed very well, as a former server I recognize how hard it is to make this look easy!
Food was amazing and I loved how the meal evolved, from the snack courses that used a lot of ferments to the richer savoury courses to the amazing deserts the highlight of which was a tart heaped with shaved hazelnut everything was excellent. Perfect amount of food, I appreciate the suggestion to pack up the pizza course as I think if we ate the whole thing that might have pushed it into too much food territory but with only having half it was a perfect amount.
Wine pairings were great although personally I am not a fan of some of the more funky natural wines that were on offer but still enjoyed what we drank quite a bit as there was enough variation between glasses to keep it interesting.
Overall probably the best dining experience I've had in Canada and one of the best I've had in the world.
Special experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pilgrimme is a hidden gem on Galiano Island that blew me away from start to finish. Each dish felt like a culinary adventure, with local, seasonal ingredients taking center stage. The menu is creative yet grounded, featuring thoughtful combinations like foraged greens and perfectly cooked duck. The flavors are vibrant, and the plating is rustic yet elegant, matching the cozy, down-to-earth vibe of the restaurant. Every bite was a revelation, and the intimate setting made the experience even more special. If you’re a foodie craving something fresh and unforgettable, Pilgrimme is a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
after doing a workaway with a nature chef and learning about wild plants, trees, flowers and cooking with them. We want with my partner at the pligrimme with high expectation.
We had a dinner that we will remember for a while. We love the atmosphere, lovely servers, open kitchen and the menu was a walk through nature with surprising flavors.
Amazing experience, thank you for both chef and all the persons working there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Why all the good restaurants are on the Vancouver island? People who love good farm-to-table food must be the good people who enjoy life to the utmost.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chef Jesse McCleery commands a rare brilliance in creating exquisite food. I’ve enjoyed many fine restaurants in many countries, but for the sheer pleasure of the flavors and the food experience, Pilgrimme stands out among them all. Wonderful experience including kind, gracious and accommodating service. Thank you to the great team at Pilgrimme.
Dietary restrictions: I would call ahead if you have serious concerns.
Kid-friendliness: Not for kids. It’s 3+ hours and set menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The tasting menu was an almost four hour long experience. Dish after dish was bursting with unique flavours.
It ended up being a bit over the top, and serving less courses could have made it more memorable. As it stands, everything kind of blended into each other.
I also thought serving pizza for one of the courses was an odd choice. While it was delicious, it was such a contract with the more delicate things that came before or after.
Vegetarian options: The tasting menu was primarily vegetarian to begin with, and they were able to make substitutions for the courses that weren’t.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A must go to for foodies! We dined at Pilgrimme back in February and it was exceptional! You can only do the set tasting menu but it was worth every penny. The restaurant is small, cozy and welcoming. You don’t have to dress fancy, which was also great. The service was phenomenal with wonderful descriptions of the food/each course. We opted not to do the wine or drink pairings but it was an option.I highly recommend if you’re staying in Galiano to come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place to eat at Galiano Island. It should have a Michelin Star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved our evening at Pilgrimme. The food was delightful, well curated plates of hyper local flavors. We certainly did not leave hungry nor wanting. The service was fantastic and exactly as expected for a restaurant such as this. If you get the opportunity I would absolutely suggest going.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere, not so great food (especially at this price point). Genuinely unsure how this restaurant has gotten so many good ratings. Save your money and go somewhere else! Unless food is not your primary concern. Mismatched dishes and each of them were overpowering and not balanced. Trying too hard to give a fine dining experience and unfortunately missed hard. Typically, these sort of experiences should tell a story through the various courses, but there was nothing here as nothing made sense.
Pilgrimme offers an amazing culinary journey whose dishes showcase an unexpected fusion of flavours.The freshness of the local and regional ingredients make the farm-to-table concept evident but it’s the inventive methods to which the ingredients are used, that keep you curious.The rustic ambiance adds to the charm, and personality of Pilgrimme, making it a must-visit for those seeking a unique and delightful gastronomic adventure nestled in the candlelit woods of Galiano.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fermented Vegetable, Pickled
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