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Tea at The Empress, Victoria, BC

Tea at The Empress

4.5
4.5
4513 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
A grand tradition for over a century, the world renowned Tea at The Empress has served England’s most beloved ritual of Afternoon Tea to famed royalty, celebrities and dignitaries alike. Tea at the Empress provides a quintessentially signature Victoria experience to all who attend.

Executive Pastry Tony Vilnov and team prepare house-made Empress scones, delectable pastries and tea sweets daily, reflecting locally sourced ingredients to ensure an authentically memorable experience. An exciting new offering is our Fairmont Empress cake. A rich hazelnut chocolate layer cake featuring customized chocolate developed in France specifically for Fairmont Empress. The cake will be topped with a chocolate crown.

Truly one of the finest blends in the world, Empress Tea is the perfect complement to the tea experience. However, should you feel adventurous, Tea at the Empress now has 21 loose leaf teas to select from, making every moment memorable and uniquely your own.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 384-8111
  • Website
    https://www.qattheempress.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tony Velinov
  • Location
    721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Cross street
    Government & Douglas Streets
  • Parking details
    Self parking is available
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

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What 4,513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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4,513 Reviews

  1. Diane

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was wonderful with our kids and our server was impeccable with his service and small talk.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The service was exceptional. We were close to the piano. The music was great, but it was a little loud at our particular table. I loved the experience overall!

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  3. EvonH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were early and they still sat us at a wonderful table. Service and food was excellent!

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  4. JackieS

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our high tea. Such elegant surroundings. Our server Manon was lovely. Very attentive. Would definitely come visit next time I'm in Victoria.

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  5. Canadnwen

    Las Vegas

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tea at the Empress was a lot of fun! You are able to pick which tea you want served. There were 3 of us so we were able to try different ones which was nice. They then served us a tiered plate which had desserts on the top- one of each kind to everyone, sandwiches in the middle and scones on the bottom. There was a nice variety of sandwich fingers. The scones were to die for!!!! The desserts were ok - not a huge fan. But overall experience was fantastic!!!

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  6. Tula

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was lovely. The service was great. The ambiance was wonderful. The selection of tea, sandwiches and teas and desserts was great. Also we had a wonderful time felt like royalty

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  7. JeannetteD

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I canceled these reservations through OpenTable a few weeks ago. Please refund any money charged to me on the card you used. My internet has been down but my phone is working. Jeannette DePriest 1-808-339-2275 Mahalo nui loa!!!

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  8. CarrollM

    Montana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    After the initial service, it went downhill. Especially when servers were together stacking clean dishes.

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  9. MarkB

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was great. Adam our server was very attentive and did a superb job. The food was very tasty and the tea delicious.

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  10. AutumnB

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tea at the Empress is always a wonderful experience to share with loved ones!

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FAQs

Tea at The Empress offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 384-8111.

Tea at The Empress is rated 4.5 stars by 4513 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Tea at The Empress

721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Government & Douglas Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self parking is available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tony Velinov
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

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