Vancouver Island Restaurants are Eating Good, Fam! 🏆

The Vibe

Okay, so listen up, foodies! Vancouver Island is officially serving looks...and plates! Two of their restaurants just flexed hard on the national stage. We're talking Pluvio in Ucluelet and Marilena in Victoria, both landing in the top 50 of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants for 2025. That's HUGE!

The Deets

How'd they pull it off? Apparently, a whole squad of 160 food experts – writers, chefs, the works – judged these places based on if their service slaps, if the wine selection is on point, if the food is fire, and if the decor is giving what it needs to give. Basically, the whole package.

Pluvio, which has been around since '19, came in at #36. People are saying it's all about the cozy feels and the tasting menu that's, like, *super* seasonal. They're hitting up all the local farms for the freshest ingredients. Mad respect.

Then there's Marilena, holding down the #39 spot. This seafood restaurant just popped up in '23, but it's already making waves with its culinary ambition. Sounds like they're not playing around in the kitchen, fr fr.

Vancouver Island is on the rise, and their restaurant scene is def one to watch. Time to book that trip and get some eats! 🍽️😎