Brasserie L'École - Victoria

Classic French bistro out in Victoria. They don't take reservations which works out perfectly for someone like me who makes dinner plans last minute!Food was delicious, and the wait staff had great wine recommendations for us. Would highly recommend the Ratatouille and the liver pâté

This place offers very solid bistro dining in Victoria: You likely know that they do not take reservations We showed up on a Friday night just after 8:00 PM were warmly greeted by the owner/manager. Within 5 minutes he had us comfortably seated. Tables are well spaced apart. They could easily cram more in. The owner explained that this is his new philosophy: fewer tables superior service getting home at a reasonable hour. A huge amount of respect for this philosophy. All of your brasserie favourites are on the menu.We opted for the ratatouille the mussels with frits. Both were expertly prepared a very pleasing explosion of flavour. Wines are very gently priced. We opted for a sensibly priced Chablis. Lighting is low very flattering to the guests Service throughout was knowledgeable, low key polite Guests seemed to be enjoying themselves. The sound level was subdued but exuberant. A very enjoyable evening at Brasserie L'Ecole.

What a wonderful place, and people were right you can't have a bad meal.The restaurant is small with just a dozen or so tables, not crammed together. The ambience is dark with sun coming through the front window and background music that is really low so everybody can talk.The top recommendation is the dry aged burger, oh my... This was the most unique and best prepared burger I tried, by a mile. To the eye, it looks like a normal to above average burger but the smashed meat is crunchy like bacon and has such a unique taste.Another highly recommended meal is the duck breast, it was tender and juicy.Even if you are not a starter person, just try onion soup, you won't regret it!Coming back for sure, because all the meals look and sound standard but are prepared on the next level. I enjoyed it so much I didn't take pictures ?

Loved it here, and will for sure be back. Unique and lovely spot. Not a fan of the need to line up to get in if they allowed reservations, I would come much more often. Loved the fist I had one night, and the duck. However, have had much better steak for way less money at other places. The steak I had was ok, but actually was over cooked, a bit tough, and considering the price !! , I will definitely never order steak here again myself.

Fantastic wine selection, menu was creative without being inventive. The house made charcuterie was exemplary and the ratatouille was divine; both exploding with flavor and expertly prepared. Our meal here was quite memorable, I recommend them enthusiastically.