Restaurants in Nanaimo
The Best Restaurants
Alexandra's Bistro
2220 Bowen Rd #21, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H9What a wonderful little gem! We arrived to Vancouver island from a rather exausting trip but this restaurant ended our day on a positive note. Great food,...
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Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S3This was the most amazing restaurant. Wonderful service, friendly staff-the chefs said thank you as we left. The plating and food was incredible! Would highly...
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- Superb243 Reviews4.7
NANDA CHICKEN
477 Wallace St A, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B7We've eaten fried chicken and KFC (Korean Fried Chicken, not that other thing) all over North America. This is the BEST of it all. The crispy fried...
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- Superb141 Reviews4.8
Jalapeños Mexican Food
450-B Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K9Best authentic Mexican food we have ever had here in Canada. Great food, great service and good prices. Love the decor. Such a cozy and quaint little...
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- Superb160 Reviews4.7
Maggie's Seafood Market | Fish & Chips Eatery
1277 Island Highway #4, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A4We had the halibut fish and chips. One big piece of fried fish but not greasy and the batter was amazing! One of the best we had. I would recommend this little...
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- Superb116 Reviews4.8
Mahle House Restaurant
2104 Hemer Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1L8What can I say? Everything was amazing. Lovely service, great food, beautiful building. Our waiter couldn't have been friendly or more efficient, and we...
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- Superb152 Reviews4.7
The Breakfast Nook
440 Selby St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R7Went for bacon and eggs this morning....best breakfast I've had in a restaurant in Nanaimo for a long time. Bacon was crispy, eggs were cooked how I...
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Milton Street Public House
247 Milton St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2K5It's an establishment built with character. Keep in mind it has a small footprint so when it's full, it's very crowded and loud. There is a tiny...
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- Superb126 Reviews4.7
La Stella Trattoria
321 Wesley St #1, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5Travelled to Nanaimo, BC and went to this nice place. The gluten free pasta was very well made (a couldn't really tell the difference from the wheat...
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- Superb177 Reviews4.6
Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant
321 Wesley St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5Some of the best I have ever had and I’ve had lots. Great service and delicious food. The spicy dynamite tool was so yummy. Nice ambiance and a cute little...
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- Superb106 Reviews4.7
The View Oceanside Grill
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary here. The waitress, Maggie, was courteous and attentive. The food and wine was delicious. Look forward to...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.5
Smokin' George's BBQ Restaurant
4131 Mostar Rd #5, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6A6Good food was a big deal to us on our wedding day and Smokin' George's absolutely nailed it. A week later and wedding guests are still messaging me...
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Nana sushi
14 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9Food were excellent. Large portions and great value for money. Food were really delicious. There are only few seats; however, looks big already from how they...
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- Superb133 Reviews4.6
McLean's Specialty Foods
426 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3B1Thank you very much for the amazing basket full of goodies, I am so lucky to have been the winner , your store is very unique and full of surprises, wonderful...
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- Superb76 Reviews4.8
Kim's Korean BBQ House
1607 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G6We just returned from Kim's Korean BBQ House, and it was one of the best Korean food experiences I've ever had! The food was great, and even though...
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The Bee's Knees Cafe' and Catering
inside Country Club mall, 3200 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W1Had a catered event with Bee's Knees. The persian style menu was delicious, beautifully presented and loved by all. The staff are friendly, efficient and...
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Mambo Gourmet Pizza
16 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9Had a Juniper sub green pepper for red onion, hands down best pizza I've had in years ?? unreal char on the pepperoni, the TASTIEST crunchy yet pillowy...
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- Superb172 Reviews4.5
Craft Fare
153 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G5Great brews and kids were welcome. Simple but original menu with excellent meatballs, classic Mac and cheese and yummy soups! Give it a try and experience the...
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- Superb81 Reviews4.7
Hungry Rooster
203-1925 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1I love perogies, so I was very happy to stumble upon this awesome little place. The perogies are so delicious and filling. I love that it is authentically...
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- Superb65 Reviews4.8
Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant
1483 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G4I'm so into this Sho-yu ramen. I kinda know how to eat it much deliciously, and this time I had extra veg, added soft boiled eggs, and ordered "MAKE...
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- Superb144 Reviews4.5
Crow & Gate Pub
2313 Yellow Point Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1W9This out-of-the-way English-style pub, for adults only (as they announce very clearly), is much more “authentically” English than anything else we have...
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- Superb228 Reviews4.4
Nellie's European Deli
2980 N Island Hwy #500, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V4All the ingredients are super fresh and the sandwiches are custom made. The egg salad and roast beef are my favourite sandwiches. The roast beef is cooked...
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- Superb64 Reviews4.7
Sushi Ryu Japanese restaurant
6595 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1K8I always heard that this place and Nori were the best places for Japanese food in Nanaimo. Well they are certainly right but I haven't tried enough to...
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- Superb142 Reviews4.4
Tania's Restaurant
4286 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1C9Months ago we took a family member here for breakfast before we had to drive them to the airport, and the food and service was awesome. Our family member...
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Nemo Sushi To Go Nanaimo
1451 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3Great service, super friendly staff and our dinner is always ready in 20-30 minutes. Some of the sushi is a bit sweet but the nigiri and rolls are good and the...
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- Superb93 Reviews4.5
Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G3Last evening friends took us to Gabriel’s. Clean, quaint. The staff are amazing, very friendly . The food arrived quickly, steaming hot and delicious. Great...
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- Superb231 Reviews4.3
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in NanaimoMambo Gourmet Pizza
16 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9Had a Juniper sub green pepper for red onion, hands down best pizza I've had in years ?? unreal char on the pepperoni, the TASTIEST crunchy yet pillowy...
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- Superb172 Reviews4.5
Departure Bay Pizza
4186 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4B7Excellent pizza. Have the chicken bacon ranch and it is loaded with toppings. Not greasy at all. Best I’ve had. Close to the island highway so easy to pick...
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- Superb31 Reviews4.6
Panago Pizza
218 Fourth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1T2Fourth Street Nanaimo location -Way to up the pizzas! Jerk chicken...Korma Vegetable! So unbelievably tasty. Good service. Outstanding! A super member of our...
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- Superb37 Reviews4.5
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in NanaimoJalapeños Mexican Food
450-B Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K9Best authentic Mexican food we have ever had here in Canada. Great food, great service and good prices. Love the decor. Such a cozy and quaint little...
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- Superb160 Reviews4.7
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
550 Fifth St #205, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1P1The food is nice, the drinks are great, the patio is chill; buuuut, the service isn’t very friendly, and the food is slow. Some items on the menu might be...
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barBURRITO
648 Terminal Ave #102, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E2This place has the best burritos I have ever eaten at fast walk through Mexican style place. The price is great, and the taste is even better.I highly...
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- Good124 Reviews4.1
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Nanaimo
Manchu Wok
6631 Island Highway N F10, Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T7A very entertainment experience. my friend and I tried Chinese food for the first time. we fell in love with first attempt. very fresh food and thoughtful...
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- Good37 Reviews3.9
Rhythm Chinese Restaurant（中文名逸站） (逸站中餐厅)
530 Fifth St #302, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1P1Had never even before but assumed if invited there by Chinese people it would be good and that proved correct. They ordered three dishes which with a single...
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- Good35 Reviews3.9
Sun's Noodle Bar
50 Tenth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6L1I've lived in south wellington for 5 years, and never gave this place a chance. I ordered there tonight, and I wish I did it sooner. The food was top...
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- Good54 Reviews3.8
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Nanaimo
Edo Japan - Woodgrove - Sushi and Grill
6631 Island Hwy N #F3, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T7I stopped for a delicious chop bowl and bubble tea. Unfortunately I left my wallet on the counter. Hours later I discovered that it was missing and returned to...
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- Good25 Reviews3.8
Fork'n Pork - Nanaimo
13 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9A few months ago I heard about a “hole in the wall” take out in downtown Nanaimo. Last night it came to my mind, I found it through Google, had a look at...
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- Good17 Reviews3.6
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in NanaimoMaggie's Seafood Market | Fish & Chips Eatery
1277 Island Highway #4, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A4We had the halibut fish and chips. One big piece of fried fish but not greasy and the batter was amazing! One of the best we had. I would recommend this little...
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- Superb116 Reviews4.8
The View Oceanside Grill
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary here. The waitress, Maggie, was courteous and attentive. The food and wine was delicious. Look forward to...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.5
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
11 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4We enjoyed a quiet meal here while spending the night in the hotel. The staff from the host to the bartender to our server were all super friendly and...
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- Good119 Reviews4.2
Sushi Bars
Sushi Bars in NanaimoNana sushi
14 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9Food were excellent. Large portions and great value for money. Food were really delicious. There are only few seats; however, looks big already from how they...
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- Superb133 Reviews4.6
Nemo Sushi To Go Nanaimo
1451 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3Great service, super friendly staff and our dinner is always ready in 20-30 minutes. Some of the sushi is a bit sweet but the nigiri and rolls are good and the...
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- Superb93 Reviews4.5
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Nanaimo
Zalathai Thai Restaurant
22 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8Super tasty, and the lady taking my order was so nice. We had yellow curry, pad Thai, coconut rice and spring rolls. All super tasty. Can’t wait to try their...
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- Superb95 Reviews4.3
SukkhoThai Restaurant
123 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G5My gal and I arrived right at closing Tuesday night. We were accommodated and fed one night the best Thai meals we ever had. The food was so good that we...
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- Good108 Reviews4.1
Kasira Fine Thai Cuisine
6-6404 Metral Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8Great to find close-to authentic Thai food in nanaimo. Delicious, I chose Red Curry with Thai spice. Hot & delicious. Potstickers not heated up enough....
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- Good90 Reviews3.9
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in Nanaimo
Top Notch Burgers
70 Church St #2, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4We were concerned when we arrived at 6pm we may have a long wait for a table but the staff managed to fit us in quickly. Catherine, our server, was a delight....
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- Good95 Reviews4.2
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
6750 N Island Hwy N #105, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S3Great experience. I did find the music a tad loud. My father and I both have mild hearing loss which makes it harder to focus on conversations with a higher...
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- Good194 Reviews4.1
Mrs. Riches Restaurant
199 Fraser St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5C1Tonight we by fluke chose to go Mrs. Richies.( I wanted family friendly and a good burger)So I ended up on old Google and boom up popped Mrs. Richies!From the...
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Indian Restaurants
Indian in Nanaimo
Flavours Of India
486 A Franklyn St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2X7Best Indian food in Nanaimo. Generous amounts and full flavor. Only disappointed once out of a solid 30 orders because it was mild instead of hot. Can't...
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- Superb108 Reviews4.3
Gateway to India Restaurant
202 Fourth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1T2I was invited to a family birthday at the Gateway to India. For years I have driven by, but had no interest to enter, because of the outside appearance. Sounds...
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Tandoori Junction Indian Cuisine
489 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B7Food is delicious and super traditional! Loads gluten free and vegan options, super friendly and accomodating staff, and great location. Will be back, also...
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- Good85 Reviews3.4
Italian Restaurants
Italian in NanaimoLa Stella Trattoria
321 Wesley St #1, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5Travelled to Nanaimo, BC and went to this nice place. The gluten free pasta was very well made (a couldn't really tell the difference from the wheat...
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- Superb177 Reviews4.6
EATALIANO KITCHEN
1830 Cedar Rd #1A, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1L6Jeeez that Carne Fantastico pizza was delicious!! The marinara sauce was really good, the different meats. Will definitely go back! I have found the best pizza...
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- Superb23 Reviews4.3
Little George's Pizza & Pasta Northgate LG'S
4-6404 Metral Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8I absolutely love both the food and service. I’m always so impressed that the staff is focused on the community and customers. Truly best pizza, pasta, and...
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- Good28 Reviews3.8
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Nanaimo
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in NanaimoNori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S3This was the most amazing restaurant. Wonderful service, friendly staff-the chefs said thank you as we left. The plating and food was incredible! Would highly...
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- Superb243 Reviews4.7
Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant
321 Wesley St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5Some of the best I have ever had and I’ve had lots. Great service and delicious food. The spicy dynamite tool was so yummy. Nice ambiance and a cute little...
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- Superb106 Reviews4.7
Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant
1483 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G4I'm so into this Sho-yu ramen. I kinda know how to eat it much deliciously, and this time I had extra veg, added soft boiled eggs, and ordered "MAKE...
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- Superb144 Reviews4.5
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Nanaimo
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
19-1925 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1Foods were seasoned bit too sweet for me. Grilled meat aren't like typical grilled meat I have in other Vietnamese restaurants or in Vietnam. Deep fried...
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- Superb158 Reviews4.3
Sealand Pho
101-1240 Stewart Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4C9I thought I posted a review of this place but maybe I didn't. The food is above average. Maybe 3.5 stars. What really makes this place at least 4 stars...
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Pho VTa Vietnamese Restaurant
1601 Bowen Rd #1, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G6Authentic Vietnamese fare. Came and ordered only pho and canh Chua the seafood can chua was veryyy sweet. Rare beef and tendon pho was okay - not sure what...
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- Good47 Reviews4.2