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Italian · Victoria, BC · $$$
Lumache is a 16 seat Italian restaurant in downtown Victoria that showcases the best ingredients and artisanal products we can find on Vancouver Island, through the lens of traditional Italian cooking. We specialize in handmade pasta, a thoughtfully curated wine list and traditional northern Italian cuisine. Lumache is the Italian word for Snails. The name reflects our commitment to artisanship and slow food practices. Buon Appetito!
“Cozy little spot with incredible food! Tastiest pasta I’ve ever eaten, and the rhubarb gelato and tiramisu were out of this world! Someone in the reviews mentioned too much cocoa powder on the tiramisu but I highly disagree. It was the perfect amount for all the creamy layers and it added a nice velvety texture. Great addition to the Victoria food scene. Highly recommend! :)”
“Two of us were excited to try the tasting menu. $89 for seven courses of house-made, beautifully presented Italian food is an incredible value! (Especially given that mid-tier chain restaurants are charging $20 for deep fried starters.) We were both pleasantly full by the end and struggled to choose a favourite dish. This is a truly local business with great ambition and Michelin-quality execution. Anyone with an appreciation for good food and true hospitality will be more than satisfied!”
“How do I give 6-stars?! Absolutely amazing experience. We had the pasta tasting menu and wine pairing. Courses all through were a tasteful & artistic display of flavours! Each plate was presented beautifully, well explained, and so very unique! One of our servers (Heather) made the mascarpone cheese that went into the tiramisu! Quite possibly the best meal I’ve ever had.”
“We had a wonderful dinner at Lumache! The service and food were incredible. We had tried all their pasta and they were super delicious. The lasagna was one of our favourite. It is a smaller space, but it is very intimate and pretty.”
“Incredible restaurant, perfect to impress your date or family. Food is out of this world, room is cozy, intimate and welcoming. Service is absolutely lovely, helpful and not overbearing. Had the pasta tasting menu and was perfectly happy with all the choices we received. Perfect amount of food! Cannot recomment enough, worth traveling from the mainland anytime!”
1001 Douglas Street, Unit G2A, Victoria, BC V8W 2C5, CA
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