Little Jumbo
Il Covo Trattoria
Little Jumbo
506 Fort Street , Victoria , BC V8W 1E6 ( 778 ) 433-5535 www . littlejumbo . ca , info @ littlejumbo . ca 7 days , 4 p . m .
LOOK FOR THE NEON PURPLE elephant sign on Fort Street in ‘ Old Town ’, then proceed ‘ down the hall ’ to find one of the most popular places for dinner and drinks in all of Victoria .
Crafted from the legacy of the Little Jumbo Saloon , circa late 1800 ’ s New York , which was founded by originators in the art of mixology , Jerry Thomas and Harry Johnson , The Little Jumbo continues on with the artistry and creativity of exceptionally crafted cocktails , rare spirits and a diverse wine list making it a go-to place in Victoria when you are looking to unwind from a strenuous day of work or play .
Equally as impressive as the drink menu is the wide array of cheeses , appetizers and entrées which will tantalize your taste buds . Sourced from local , regional and sustainable suppliers , each option plays off the uniqueness ’ s that is Little Jumbo .
As one reviewer put it , ‘ Little Jumbo is the place to take your boss if you want a raise ’. The food , drinks and social atmosphere combine to create an experience that can ’ t be beat , and won ’ t soon be forgotten .
Reservations accepted between 5-7:30 , first come first serve after 7:30 , groups larger than 6 please call ahead .
Il Covo Trattoria
106 Superior Street , Victoria , BC V8W 1T1 ( 250 ) 380-0088 www . ilcovotrattoria . ca 7 days , 5 p . m .
AN OPEN INTERIOR DINING SPACE with richly painted walls and bold , contrasting overhead timbers of the raised ceiling feels as if the room is opening up its arms to embrace you as you enter Il Covo Trattoria .
The family friendly casual atmosphere pairs well with hearty portions and very reasonable prices from a diverse menu that is sure to suit the tastes of young and old alike . As the room fills with guests , you can ’ t help but look around and feel like everyone is a part of the same big Italian family . When the weather is nice , an outdoor patio area provides guests the opportunity to sip wine at a candlelit table while birds and butterflies flit around the lush plants and flowers .
Popular dishes include the Agnello Al Pistaccio ( toasted pistachio , pecorino cheese and herb crusted rack of lamb served with seasonal vegetables ) and for seafood lovers , the Cioppino Livornese ( calamari , prawns , mussels , clams , sea scallops and flaked rock fish stewed in Il Covo marinara sauce and served with freshly made crostini ). There are also plentiful vegetarian options , and be sure to save room for some tiramisu or the crème brulèe ! kenmoreair . com
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