The 10 Best Restaurants In Nanaimo, British Columbia

Located in British Columbia, on Canada’s Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a city referred to as the ‘harbor city’ and sometimes the ‘hub city’ because of its central position on the island. It also has a reputation as a ‘pub city’ and a number of restaurants are famous for providing the freshest, tastiest and locally sourced food. We explore 10 of the best restaurants in Nanaimo.
Hilltop Bistro
Bistro, Restaurant, Canadian, Wine, Beer, Cocktails, Fast Food
Le Cafe Français
Cafe, Restaurant, French
Nori Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant, Japanese

Bistro at Westwood Lake
Bistro, Canadian
Marina's Taverna and Pizza
Marina’s Taverna and Pizza
In addition to offering tasty pizzas and dishes from around the world, Marina’s Taverna and Pizza offers delicious Greek cuisine, including starters to share and delicious main courses, in a casual and relaxing setting. A must-try is their excellent souvlaki.
Marina’s Taverna and Pizza, 215 Terminal Ave North, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, +1 778-441-2626
The Mahle House
Restaurant, European, Canadian, Contemporary

Power House Living Foods Co.
Power House Living Foods Co. is Nanaimo’s best juice bar and raw food restaurant. Strongly believing in the idea that ‘you are what you eat,’ they only offer food with health benefits. Their menu is bursting with the most nutritious, organic and tastiest raw food.
Power House Living Foods Co., 200 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
The Nest Bistro
Bistro, Canadian, Italian, Fusion
Chefs Affair
Bistro, Restaurant, Canadian, Dessert
Longwood Brew Pub
Pub, Restaurant, Canadian, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails
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