24 restaurant menus in Nanaimo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"My hubby turned 50 today and he wanted pizza for dinner. Our usual spot was closed so I had to find somewhere else. All of the reviews I could find..."
Carla Cummings
"Best pizza I've ever had!!!! We lived here 7 years ago and it was the best pizza ive had and I'm a pizza lover. We're back to nanaimo as of few days..."
Chaylene Stephenson
"Mambo's is by far the best pizza place in Nanaimo, if not the entirety of British Columbia. When you combine great ingredients with delicious pizza..."
Aimee Calder
"Our order got mixed up somehow and Mambos not only rushed another pizza out to us, there was also no charge for it. Great service and the best pizza..."
Miranda Amy
"I've been ordering from mambos for years. I only order from them if I want pizza. Today, for the first time ever, we got a pizza I wasn't happy with...."
Lenae Silva
"Quite obviously the best pizza in the universe. Mambos cares deeply about their community as well and that is something that nanaimoites need to do..."
Matt Sirreal Dunae
"Mambo's is the only pizza I will buy. I was thrilled when I found out that they served vegan pizza -- a lifesaver for me on busy days. If you are..."
Sandra Leigh
"Your gluten-free pizza is top notch! Can't wait to be back in Nanaimo just to get more of your pizza. Thank you..."
Alla Kay
"The best pizza in town and awesome customer service. The presto pesto is where it's at!..."
Zoe Margret
"We were fortunate enough to get a tasty sampler of Mambos pizza for my daughters' birthday yesterday. Not only was every slice creative and well..."
Basha Nemeskeri
"Wicked I call it best pizza in town by far nicest staff too 👌 Much pizza..."
Ian Duncan Lewis
"Best pizza in town! Love it.always fresh and the best ingredients I could ask for, for a pizza..."
Caitlyn Schmidt
"Always great pizza and service. I have never been disappointed..."
Tiana Robotic Lewis
"Best pizza I have had, hands-down, ever. Would recommend it to..."
Carrie Hill
"My favourite pizza in the country - and I’ve had a lot of pizza! Mambos is always my first stop when I come home for a visit. Service and quality..."
Krista Broda
"Try the bacon burger delux and ask for PICKLES. Best pizza I've ever..."
Laurina Camisa-Varden
"Incredible place! Great gluten free and vegan options, I am celiac and called in beforehand and they take good precautions with the gluten free..."
Cara Tull
"Sensory overload to say the least. Whole experience was great, order online, get a text with a pickup time and another text when your pizza is ready...."
andrew hoodikoff
"Highly recommended. Definelty go with the extra large (18") as you can choose 4 different pizzas flavours in one pizza. Its a great way to try..."
Ryan S
"The pizza is great.. some nights is a long wait. Tonight I called in when it was over a half hour past the hour and forty-five minutes they said it..."
Peter Marshall
"Great vegan options! The cheese they use is much better than Daiya that sticks in your mouth. This stuff actually melts. Friendly service and they..."
Cole Reinbold
"By far the best pizza! It is all about the crust and Mambos has the best crust. Stopped in to get a few pizzas for a late night check in for camping...."
Kimberlee Wenner
"Fantastic pizza and one of the highlights of my trip. I loved it so much that I simply had to go back on the last day to get some pizza before..."
chloe
"Mambos never disappoints! Overdose, bacon cheeseburger, Voodoo, juniper, jalapeño popper are all great. I don't think they serve anything the people..."
"I’ve eaten at A LOT of vegan restaurants in over 40 states across the USA. This restaurant is easily in the top three. The food was incredibly..."
Mikayla's Grand Adventure
"A vegan friend recommended this place and we invited friends to it when we went for the first time. So we were really hoping it won’t disappoint..."
Jansait Qughondouqa
"Great all vegan spot in Nanaimo! The mushroom calamari was delicious and my wife said the sweet potato ravioli was some of the best vegan pasta she's..."
Sean Andernacht
"Stopped here before heading to the ferry terminal and so happy we did. Large menu with delicious options, great service, and lots of drink..."
Shannon Quon
"What a great discovery in Nanaimo! Eve Olive has a great vegan menu and my Greek Goddess plate was delicious, with a variety of items and flavors. ..."
Claudia Laroye
"Visiting from the mainland for Spring Break and was looking for a vegetarian restaurant and picked Eve Olive based on high ratings/reviews. The food..."
Janice Castillo
"Highly recommend! I didn't have to worry about what's in the food because everything is vegan. It's gourmet vegan food. The oyster mushroom calamari..."
Sheila Xie
"Wonderful dining experience! Very friendly server and excellent vegan food! The local craft is beer is fantastic! The cauliflower bites are amazing..."
"Fantastic, friendly and attentive service. Food was delicious! They had a meat trio as a special. half baby back ribs, some garlic shrimp and a..."
Austin Jeng
"Thoughtful owners, excellent food and ambiance. Felt very home-like. My partner wasn't able to finish his food and the owner (and chef) personally..."
Life
"The best Greek Restaurant we've ever been to! This restaurant gives out an authentic Greek vibe with its music and warm and cozy atmosphere. We..."
Roseby Hebron
"Food delicious! Owner and staff awesome! Best experience I've ever had..."
Art Ito
"Quaint, lovely property. The food was excellent and served by professional, yet family-like staff. Our appetizer was the amazing olive pate - smooth..."
Brenda Pirani
"We were immediately greeted and seated in the very comfy and relaxing room. We ordered the specials a stuffed chicken breast and seafood linguine. A..."
Marion Haggard
"The food was great. The portions were huge. I felt the service was a little scattered, but they..."
"Always the best in Canada! Beautiful building, great staff, great food, great beer! It's only downfall is that it's busy every time for good reasons..."
David Symons
"Food looked delicious. We were too full to eat but loved the place. Where else can you order a Merridale cider and sit in a manicured English garden..."
Stephen Stefanyk
"We love it! we drive up from Victoria just to go eat there, it's a relaxing atmosphere. Does get really busy at times but inside or outside it's just..."
Helen Main
"Great food, lovely staff and beautiful patio dining surrounded by stunning gardens. Inside is cozy and inviting. Favorite location to..."
Katrina Cairns
"It was our first time there. The atmosphere was warm welcoming, the food delicious and the staff were awesome. The Landscaping is absolutely..."
Michelle Roy Larson
"Such a beautiful establishment. Had an old Irish pub feel with fantastic beer and food! If you’re around the area it is a “MUST check it out”..."
Joshua Peters
"I love the Crow and Gate. Friendly, lovely atmosphere and great Kilkenny Cream Ale. Got here when it's busy (honestly when isn't it busy) so it..."
Karen Tidswell Vant Haaff
"We have been going to the Crow and Gate for over 30 years from the time when they used to have jousting and everyone in medieval costumes. It was..."
Cathy Freelove
"What an awesome find! My daughter brought us here while on a visit to Nanaimo. We will be back. The interior is just like a British pub, complete..."
Lorna Constantine
"My favorite pub lunch on the island. Out of the way and worth..."
"Stopped by for an early dinner on Tues. the shop was kinda busy for a tues dinner. Service was excellent. Our waitress the short hair lady was very..."
Duong T
"Terrific sushi place in Nanaimo's old district. The fish in the sushi rolls tasted fresh and the miso soup was very tasty, especially on a cold,..."
Sebastian Montoya
"Great experience! We didn’t have a long time before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, so we stopped by for a quick lunch. The waitress was super..."
Julien Valat
"My all time favourite Japanese restaurant. Beautiful, kind, lovely staff, consistently delicious and well-made sushi. I have been frequenting this..."
Stacey Harakas
"Great food crafted with care. I had a Don dish with a beer some green tea. It was delicious.
Green tea had a wonderful depth to it.
Great job team!..."
Adrian Symons
"Always a great experience at Bistro Taiyo! Patio has expanded during COVID. Great atmosphere, tons of amazing menu options (sushi, Izakaya, bento,..."
Gabrielle Bishop
"This place is phenomenal. I’ve only stopped by a few times when visiting Nanaimo but I keep coming back here because they have some of the best..."
Fraser M
"Best ramen in town! The broth is rich and full of flavour. Noodles were cooked perfectly. They have a very generous portion so come hungry! Had some..."
"New Management. I have been here a few times now for lunch and will continue to do so. Beef dip, fish & chips, and crispy chicken burger were all..."
Nlsnpxt1
"Pipers Pub - Nanaimo. Great room, fantastic staff, excellent..."
Jhanson
"A Great Pub With Great Food!. Pipers is our favorite place to go with our friends to have a great time. Either to sip a few draughts or for wing..."
Amy Lundgren
"My favorite pub. Great service, excellent food, good choice of beer and drinks, nice atmosphere, friendly staff and clean washrooms all at a..."
Hungryguy
"Location, servers, drinks and food great! But owners/managers need to know their customers a lot better, learn about..."
RobnPatti Burridge
"Nice pub. We like Piper's - the menu is good pub food, the drinks are reasonable, the decor is lovely - it's a pub that is comfortable to sit in,..."
K. Wilson
"What a delightful neighbourhood pub. My first time there was met by friendly, efficient and caring staff. Menu items can be modified, dishes are..."
Summer Time
"They make a great caesar, food is ok. Doesn’t have a cozy warm pub feel though.
5-22 Caesar salad good, steak bites more tasty than tender but..."
J M
"Nice set up. Staff were all pleasant.
Good was ok. Tasty, but not very hot. I'll go back for sure though.
Pretty busy place, especially with all the..."
jim bo
"Went here on a rainy night for supper. Lots of people in, always a good sign! Had our concerns when the server forgot our clamato juice with our..."
"This place is AWESOME! Gluten free and vegan muffins are out of this world and with no corn (big plus for a GF option). You definitely feel the..."
Roxanneee5
"We bought the Apple Raspberry vegan gluten-free muffins from Pomme Natural Market (freezer section). They were AMAZING! Incredibly moist and very..."
LJ Kriese
"Had great breakfast with family here. We enjoyed the falafel and veggie wraps as well as the breakfast sandwich and muffins. There is great coffee..."
Hila B.
"Such a great place to stop for coffee, or lunch, or snacks. My husband raves that their coconut milk lattes are the best he’s had. Their muffins..."
Lauren S
"Biff provided excellent customer service, like, outstanding. The coffee is hot and fresh. Strong enough but not overwhelming.
I had a blueberry..."
Dane Eivindson
"Fab food- the Thai bowl is amazing. As are the muffins. They're so good I haven't tried anything else after 4 visits. I'm not vegetarian but can..."
Jonathon Carkner
"I've had everything on the menu! Each and every dish is fantastic. I've taken meat eaters here who would never eat like a place like this on their..."
K
"I stopped by there on my way to the ferry. The food was quick, fresh and we'll made (the sauce was properly portioned throughout the wrap so that..."
"I came here for mother's day dinner and it was fantastic. All three of our meals were delicious. The wait was a little long but it was mothers day so..."
Sonia Crane
"I'm so glad we made a reservation here. We tried to walk in the night before but they were full due to reduced seating capacity.
Our server was..."
Samantha McConnell
"We waited 45 mins for a table, but the exceptional service and amazing food made up for the wait and then some.
The Firehouse Grill is widely..."
Moshe Appel
"Fire House is a must visit. Unique Japanese and Western infused menu, super cozy dining, and friendly wait staff. Contemporary restaurant in a..."
Thomas Darling
"Had a great meal and excellent friendly service from or server, Mae. We had the Miyagi prawns for an appy and finished up with a Godfather and..."
John E
"Really great food. Everything was fresh and delicious. Good variety as..."
Madeline Crane
"Was pleasantly surprised by this place, just googled “restaurants” when we got off the ferry and this place came up and looked interesting. They..."
"The food was amazing. The service was great. We enjoyed our invironment there. We will go again for sure for our girls happy hour..."
Irina Guenther
"Good food and some crazy shooters. If you don't know about pachos you should try them... I recommend the deluxe..."
Andrew Pfeffer
"Food was fast, hot and delicious. My husband had a triple layer sandwich, prime rib, bacon, ham and cheese, and all the extras. I had a Spring..."
Lynette Meek
"I went here based on a recommendation and I was not disappointed. Excellent food with amazing and friendly staff. I will definitely come..."
Shay Marshall
"We were visiting from out of province and what a great time. You will really enjoy this neighbourhood pub. Great staff! We enjoyed the appetizers -..."
"Good quality food. Not quite like an Alberta Keg, but close. Higher price than some other places in the area serving similar food, but in a lot of..."
Sean Lewis
"Went out for a nice dinner. good food but a tad over priced. the peppercorn steak although cooked great had a pile of peppercorn on it(literally was..."
Bman
"Awesome, but...... The food at the keg, along with the service is always fantastic. My only BUT is watch out for the "chilli" sauce on the calamari..."
Ian Todd
"I wish it wasn't so expensive, because the food is awesome. Love to start things off with a piña colada! Excellent service, and the food is always..."
Schmichael
"Overpriced. A little bit overpriced; but food is..."
Jessie
"Good spot for a formal dinner. A tad overpriced. Chicken, steak, and french fries? A weird combo for an expensive..."
"It has been 10 years since last visit. Maybe it's a little bit too late to make a review for this place. It is the best Mexican or Canadian Mexican..."
Lam Ko
"Been coming here for 28 years - consistently great food and good service - there is a reason they have been around for over 30 years. Probably..."
Dylan Corfield
"UP - Lots of really good food with decent prices in a nice little house.DOWN - Indoor seating can get warm on hot days but maybe that adds..."
Mahoyvan
"Hidden gem! This place is great, they have delicious fresh salsa, great drinks, nice atmosphere. It's simple and plain, not dressy at all but the..."
EllieTheBrit
"Island Mexican. Had been here before. It is a good road stop for a filling plate of Mexican..I had Enchiladas and it was a sizable portion. House..."
Pepperman
"Classic. Gina's is a classic nanaimo establishment. Id say its more (canadian) Tex-Mex than authentic Mex. Its not cheap, but you get huge portions..."
JeromeBeEatin
"I had a great meal here at a reasonable price. Funky decor. Good menu. Friendly..."
Don Jensen
"Good Ol' Ginas. This is the go to place for unfussy tex-mex food especially if you want good portions and very colourful environment. Tacky/ festive,..."
Goo
"Gina's Genius Food. I am a huge fan of mexican food and needless to say, this place takes the gold! There was wonderful service and a wide variety of..."
EtherealJess
"Fun Place. Great spot, lots of fun. A bit overpriced and certainly not authentic but OK. Service is good, setting is great. We go at least once a..."
ChefMom
"Funky local spot I was recommended. 5 mins from ferry. Great food well priced good portions. Fresh ingredients. Friendly staff. I will go..."
Michael Robinson
"Large portions, consistent, and friendly..."
Kimberly Robinson
"It's pretty good. I've been here a number of times over the years, more recently this summer my girlfriend and I decided to trip up island for the..."
Tdc
"What a pleasant surprise! So good! Reasonably priced too. Yummy salsa and corn. Cheese quesadilla is delish! Ditto the chicken soft tacos, chicken..."
Karen McCullough
"Can't get enough.... This place is so good it's unbelievable. Outstanding. Absolutely my favorite place to eat in Nanaimo. Great atmosphere and such..."
J
"Cute place. I loved the food I ate here, and the decor was awesome as..."
Katherine Paige
"Fiesta!. My favourite Mexican restaurant. Completely worth the drive for me, and a fun time is always had. Best enjoyed with friends, otherwise,..."
Seatosky
"Good Food!. I ate here for lunch despite the bad reviews. I ordered the fish tacos, and I was blown away! I've never eaten Mexican food like this..."
MisterDespair
"Daaaaaaamn Gina!. GIna's has always been a Nanaimo staple and all these years later continues to provide solid Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. On..."
Glorified Glutton
"Good Times with Family and Friends. I Bring my family and friends to Gina's whenever I am visiting Nanaimo.Love..."
Leslie Callow Erdman
"I had passed by this restaurant last year while walking around the downtown area. . .but did not stop in till last night. All I can say is that it is..."
Following Flavour
"Cute place, nice view. My wife and I love Mexican food, so while we travel, we are always on the lookout for a new place. Gina's got decent reviews,..."
Doug Hilton
"Fun fare. Eaten there several times. the food is good (for a campy mexican place). service is hit and miss (but mostly miss). Shrimp flutas are the..."
Knferris
"Fun & Funky. If it's a fancy fine dining experience you're looking then Gina's is probably NOT for you. (What mexican restaurant is?) BUT if you're..."
Hungryguy
"Great atmosphere with amazing quesadillas! It's the place to go for mexican food in Nanaimo for..."
Sigrid Grosseth
"Well.... We went to Gina's on a recommendation from a co-worker on a trip to Nanaimo. It is a super cute little place, which would be obvious to..."
Ghostlove
"Great food, large portions, and very reasonably priced. Service was excellent. Loved the shrimp..."
Kimberly
"Gina's is a fun place to go with good food and lots of it. However, I wouldn't really call it Mexican, more like Tex-Mex. They have typical tacos,..."
FOOD-imo
"Great place!. I always get the Don Juan (basically an omlette quesidilla; eggs, cheese, and veggies inside a tortilla shell) - total comfort food :)..."
Gabrielle Bishop
"Love the food and the atmosphere. Tons of charm, friendly staff. I just wish I lived in Nanaimo so I could go..."
Joanne
"My husband and I love to eat here. Our favorite dish is the fish tacos. The staff is always fiendly and service is..."
Dani
"Lovely and warm welcoming staff! The atmosphere of this place is cozy, vibrant and very inviting. Food was yum !I got the burrito speciality and the..."
Austin Jeng
"We had friends visit from out of town and they requested Mexican for dinner. We gave Gina's a go and it was FANTASTIC! So good actually that we went..."
Weslie Gould
"Really good Mexican food. This was one of the best lunch restaurants visited on a 6 day Vancouver Island vacation. Great staff service..."
Dean Schilling
"A great get away to get some brilliant Mexican food. Tried their jalapeno cheese filled meal option and it was lip smacking. Drove 1.5 hours from..."
Aswathy Suresh
"Loved this place, is not like 100 authentic but really good still, love their salsas and just everything will go again for sure! I could not even..."
"I was actually pleasantly surprised by my pizza the other night, so no complaints on the food. Service was good. One advice though, make sure you..."
Traveling Steph
"Arrived right at dinner time, didn't have to wait long to be seated. Friendly server, good food, will definitely go back again. Edit: went back..."
Geoff H
"Had a "Hankering" for spaghetti and meatballs and to watch the hockey game. There was a lot of food, had enough for a meal the next day. Very good..."
"I popped in for a quick breakfast and was pleasantly surprised at the great food and good value. Presentation was superb, befitting of a fancier..."
Franyo Paulo
"Need a Caesar or two before a ferry? Top up on some garlic fries, and very reasonable priced appetizers, to avoid the ferry food line up. Very good..."
Tom Steele
"The food was pretty good but the fries were kinda old.
Service is really nice and friendly, and the atmosphere was calm and nice..."
Esraa S
"The food here is excellent, in house made everything. The chef knows what they are doing! Prices are good with fair value. Service is friendly,..."
janetbplanet (Intrepid Trekker)
"We had our Valentine’s dinner and were very pleased. I had Prime Rib done a perfect medium rare, my salad could have used a little more dressing. ..."
Marjorie Pelton
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