Description
Formerly a Chinese school, Brasserie L'Ecole is an authentic French-style brasserie. The interiors of this place are a rich blend of reds and browns with a polished wooden floor and slate-topped bar complementing it. The food is simple and the menu is dotted with the common specialties. Apart from these, wines are also available. The food, the decor as well as the warmth of this eatery are what...
by wcities
on February 26, 2013 from wcities
Editorial Reviews
French country cooking with local ingredients and reliable service excel at this hopping yet cozy brasserie, where tables are first come, first served. Chef Sean Brennan provides the standbys: moules, steak frites, endive salad with lardons, rich onion soup, but the plats du jour really show off his chops. For example, chicken paillard ($23) with chard, pancetta, and chanterelles in a Dijon...
by vanmag
on April 30, 2014 from vanmag
"High-quality" French cuisine built on "good ingredients prepared to mouth-watering perfection" earns Vancouver Island's Top Food honors for this "always-crowded" "true bistro" in Downtown Victoria; add in "exceptional", "knowledgeable" servers and a "relaxed" atmosphere, and fans have "no hesitation" about spending their "hard-earned money" here; P.S. no reservations, so be "prepared to wait."
by zagat
on March 19, 2014 from zagat
In the overheated world of food fashion, it's so refreshing to find simple French bistro fare deftly prepared and served at reasonable prices. L'Ecole's menu changes daily, depending entirely on what comes in fresh from Victoria's hinterland farms. Because honesty is what's on offer at this warm, comfortable restaurant, preparation is simple, no big reductions or complicated jus, just...
Rated 3.5 stars by frommers
on December 14, 2011 from frommers
French country cooking with local ingredients and ace service continue to excel at this cosy Canadian brasserie, where reservations have become mandatory. Chef Sean Brennan provides reliable standbys of moules, steak and frites, endive salad with lardons, or rich onion soup, but the plats du jour really show off his chops. Beer-braised duck legs in a delicate broth of chickpeas and summer...
by vanmag
on October 01, 2008 from vanmag