Best places: European restaurants in Canada

Traditional Polish dishes & set-price menus in a charming room with warm lighting & church pews.

Formal setting inspired by the Saint Petersburg Museum offering traditional Russian & European fare.

Long-running, informal gathering place for wine & traditional Greek cuisine such as lamb & souvlaki.

Traditional locale offering eastern European cuisine like goulash, schnitzels & dumplings.

👍👍 I loved the chef’s choice hot sandwich! That was my top pick. The hotdog with Brie and blueberry jam was an interesting combo but surprisingly good. But honestly everything was good, they don’t skimp out on ingredients here hahaha.

👍👍 I don’t write reviews often (it’s been years) but feel compelled to express my satisfaction with wonderful surprise of a gem. I was HUNGRY when we stopped here on the way to the cottage. I ended up doing that thing where I keep eating despite being full (it’s my only warning to you). The atmosphere...

Souvlaki, gyro & other Greek dishes are served at this charming eatery with a front patio.

Low-key outfit serving pizza, pasta & other traditional Mediterranean dishes, plus a wine list.

Upscale eatery offering Portuguese & Spanish cuisine, with traditional tapas & wine.

Destination for fine Portuguese seafood, wines & ports in a Mediterranean-accented space.

Stylish Greek taverna with fresh seafood & a popular fixed-price lunch in a whitewashed setting.

Chic rooms & suites, some with Saanich Inlet views, in a serene retreat with dining, a pool & a spa.

👍👍 I had been wanting to try their Dark Chocolate Babka for the longest time and finally picked up a loaf for a work party. It looked so good I couldn’t resist getting an extra slice to eat in the car on my way home. The slice was huge and super delicious with layer after layer of rich chocolate fillin...

Friendly spot with brick archways & Aegean art offering Greek fare & housemade baklava, plus wine.

Simple dining room for a range of dishes from Hungary & the surrounding region.

Classic Eastern & Central European fare, plus numerous beers, served in a traditional space.

👍👍 Very cute place with a home-y atmosphere. The menu contains Eastern European classics like pierogies, schnitzel and cabbage rolls. It's also nice that there are a variety of sides you can choose from. I especially loved the pierogies! Super flavorful and you can tell that it's homemade. Staff is fri...

Thick pizzas made with Italian tomatoes are the draw at this casual dining spot.

Czech cooking & beers, plus cocktails, offered in white-tablecloth surrounds with homey accents.