Food and service both excellent. The feel of the restaurant is welcoming. We. had the local catch which was fresh and well prepared. We asked for help in pairing, and received excellent advice. Best "real" martini in a restaurant for a long time!

Restaurant Matisse is a small, intimate place that is great for a special dinner. I thought the room was slightly on the drab side, but could easily be "brightened" by removing the heavy window coverings and perhaps putting in frosted glass. Service was very professional. The food ranged from good to great. The soup of the day (asparagus) was outstanding,... More

As a group of seven we were treated extremely well! Most of us went with the Fixed Price menu - great value for money. The seafood crepe served as an appetizer was very tasty. We experienced rabbit done to perfection. One of our party had duck which was amazing. The desserts were divine - bread pudding and the apple tart... More

Wow, for what ever reason we have eaten at many other establishments in Victoria but Matisse. That was a error of judgement on our part. Such an intimate and wonderful place. The service was fantastic, the wine selection and pairings perfect. I certainly could not give justice to the quality and the flavour of the food. A quality place that... More

Once again, we had an absolutely delightful dinner and experience. The food and service was exquisite. The Prix Fix menu is an incredible value and they are very flexible with the choices...try the wine pairing with the prix fix menu, you won't be dissappointed. Flawless french cuisine without the attitude and worth every penny!! John and David thank you so... More

My fiancé and I went to Matisse for a romantic dinner and we were not disappointed. From the moment we stepped in the door it was like a dream come true. The people working there were delightful, helpful and charming. We decided on the prix menu after each course was explained with such detail and expertise and the sommelier paired... More

We found this little gem through an employee at the hotel we were staying in, she said it was her favorite restaurant. It is now one of our favorites in Victoria. The food was wonderful, the atmosphere cozy.

Last time we were at Matisse, we waited approximately 90 minutes for our order to be taken. We finally gave up and walked out. Our second attempt seemed to follow the trend of the first. While the aprmosphere and service was excellent, the food was not very hot, under flavored and the chicken tasted like fish. We actually sent it... More

This place is so good, its hard to put it into words!! The service is the best i've had, the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic date - low lighting with candlelights, soft music, and intimate seating. If you are looking to impress your significant other - TAKE THEM TO MATISSE!! The owner is also always there and so attentive... More