Mahle House Restaurant in Nanaimo

Excellent food, service and ambiance !

Wonderful first time eating at this beautiful restaurant. Food was absolutely amazing and the service was great. Highly recommend this gem!

I enjoyed my first but definitely not last experience at Mahle House last week while visiting Nanaimo BC. I was absolutely blown away by the food both presentation and flavour. Shout out to our server Ash who made the experience even better by setting a scene for our taste buds with her delicious descriptions of all the items on the menu! Her warm and friendly personality made us feel completely at home! I have been very fortunate to have dined in some of Torontos best fine dining restaurants and I have never had this level of appreciation or commitment from a server. You go girl

the best meal i had on this visit to the island. every course was delicious. the food and service are fine dining quality, but the atmosphere is still welcoming and unfussy. next time, we will make sure to get a reservation for adventurous wednesday!

Great food and great service!

Travelling from Ontario, we decided to have our engagement celebration dinner here - and it did not disappoint. The food was some the best tasting things weve ever experienced. The service was fantastic - two staff members offered us plenty of recommendations on where to visit during our trip as well. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area! Thank you for making our night great!

We had a truly memorable evening at Mahle House, enjoying our best meal on the Island during our trip. The service was attentive and friendly, without seeming overbearing. We began our meal with the Porcupine Prawns which my wife described as last meal good , and a tomato salad. For entrees, my wife ordered the Rockfish, while I had the rack of lamb. Both were perfectly prepared and came out at a nice temperature. From start to finish this was a great dining experience, and we will absolutely be back next time we re in the Nanaimo area.

Perfect every single time. :)

Fantastic meal with great service. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great dining experience. The Wednesday multi course meal is one of my favorites.

We bring our kids for dinner with us, which by the looks of it is rare, they behave well and have taken a like to the restaurant as much as us. Our 5 year old Daughter looks forward to the amuse-bouche. She orders the short rib for herself and enjoys the meal very much. They make a special hand made pasta with butter for my son which he loves. Craig is an exceptional server and our kids enjoy interacting with him, it s really sweet. We always enjoy our meal together here, highly recommend the porcupine prawns, they are so unique

Absolutely the best restaurant on island. The food is beautiful, and the service is impeccable. Big shout out to Leah, you made our night.

Maybe the best rib eye I have ever had! Will be back on my next birthday!

Bravo! What a delight to dine at Mahle House. Everything was on point! Service was excellent and welcoming. Beautiful Building with lovely gardens and patio. The food....exceptional! A delicious, culinary journey. Cocktails were fun and tasty. Looking forward to returning!

Oh my, what a great experience to eat here. It is a high end European restaurant but well worth going. You wont be disappointed.

Unsure if I would recommend the adventurous Wednesday dinner. Starting with my 1st appetizer fish was burnt not blackened, 2nd dish was OK nothing to write home about. 3rd dish was a slider(mini burger) on a white bun with 2 small slices of portobello mushroom. My facial expression dropped when I received this mini burger. If they would have made it interesting maybe with lamb or something different other than beef this may have assisted my disappointment. Presentation was horrible. Finally main course with rib eye with rolled mashed potatoes. Rib eye was good. Dessert was OK. Out of myself and my 3 friends 3 of us will not return. I received the WORST meals. One friend had duck for their entree, all food on the plate was cold. Server asked how everything was, we said are you sure you want our opinion? He argued with us with really no compassion. Owner then came over and she didnt really care to listen to hear us as well, kept interrupting without an apology. Two of us having birthdays would not recommend going there for a special occasion.

I have lived in Nanaimo for 35 years but this was my first visit to the Mahle House. I wont make the mistake of waiting another 35 years. I chose the wednesday service and we were a group of 4. The presentation and the service was fantastic and the food did not disappoint. Each plate/ dish was a work of art for your eyes as well as your taste buds. I cant wait to go back again.

Amazing food and even better service. Real people. Every plate felt like a piece of art.

My wife and I had the nicest romantic dinner The food and service were spectacular It was a great experience M Food : 5/5 |

A wonderful place to experience new foods and have a great time. Adventurous Wednesday is our favourite day to go, So many wonderful dishes . Had a wonderful time!! Everything is DELICIOUS!! Another Adventurous Wednesday was just as incredible as always!!! The best place in Nanaimo for a fabulous meal. Well come again.

Excellent everything! Service, food and atmosphere were all amazing! If you want to have a fine dining experience in Nanaimo this is one of the few gems there are! I will definitely be back!

First time! Very good service Food was an 8 out of ten Small servings A little pricey Will be back at it was a good experience

Hands down one of the best dining experiences in the Nanaimo area, and possibly even around mid island!! I had the chefs special and the rest of our group tried various main dishes including the pork roast and 15oz steak - both of which did not disappoint. Flavours were delectable and subtle, and the meats melted in our mouth! We got 3 of the 4 desserts and the peanut butter pie was not like anything peanut butter Ive ever had before!!! Its so popular that folks order a whole pie to go!! Ive honestly got no words, come check it out for yourself!!

Very good ribeye. Great desert

Amazing food and service. Cant wait to go back

Just delicious, from the appetizers to the meals. I could eat the fry bread and hummus forever and the braised beef was so flavorful and tender. The porcupine shrimp was another favorite at the table. Everyone seemed happy with their meals. Definitely want to come again!

Absolutely amazing. We went on a Wednesday for the chefs Choice will definitely be back

Very disappointed. My ling cod was 100% murdered, aka over cooked. The short ribs were dry and food took forever to come. I had accidentally messed up a reservation and it honestly felt like the restaurant took that out on me. I apologized profusely but host wasnt impressed. I really liked the restaurant but left disappointed for the money spent.

Love this place, It has a really great feel to the whole experience, our server knew everything about the menu as they were extremely accommodating to change with some things we ordered, I recommend the truffle fries as a side to anything. Dietary restrictions: Asked ahead of ordering what the allergies could be, that is a nice touch

The food is great, the location is interesting, the service is attentive. I liked your amuse bouche, I never thought a restaurant in Nanaimo would have that. I wanna try your whole menu but boy are you pricey, I ll be back in the summer.

One is never disappointed when dining at this charming place. Service is always gracious and impeccable, and the food is reliably outstanding. The newish sticky toffee pudding with its delightful embellishments was exceptional.

We tried the adventure dinner they offer on Wednesdays, it was great! Worth it.

Thanks again Craig and co for an impeccable dining experience. The culinary experience was fantastic and your service

The food and service is outstanding!!! I took my Mom here for her 85th birthday and she was so impressed. I will definitely be returning.

My lamb was cooked perfectly very tasty! Nice dinning room in old farm house, my old fashioned was modern style and delicious. Large wine list and selection

Exceptional! Worth every dollar and the staff are unbelievable.

Service exceptional. Lindsay & others always there when needed but allowed us time to enjoy. Food flawless. Liked the little gift on the spoon. Porcupine prawns left me wordless Parking: Accessible parking good ramp. The only downfall there is I needed the washroom. I climbed the stairs but difficult Wheelchair accessibility: Good ramp

Such a lovely place and wonderful staff the food was absolutely amazing I always enjoy visiting there

I have gone here many times. This is a place my wife and I frequent for special occasions. I am not exaggerating when I say this is the best restaurant in the mid island area. If you want a true fine dining experience go here. I never knew vegetables could taste so good. I would get hired here as a dishwasher just to get the inside scoop on how they make their vegetables taste so good. After having the steak from another restaurant voted by the Nanaimo News Bulletin as the best steak in town, I would say Mahle houses has a better steak and that not enough people make the drive out here to confirm it. The restaurants five course chief special on Wednesdays are spectacular. This place has never disappointed. Wheelchair accessibility: They have a very well crafted attractive ramp made for this purpose.

One of my favorite restaurants in nanaimo!! Well worth the visit! That baby kale salad is the best salad I know, and Victoria cocktail Ill l is divine! I highly recommend as visit if you havent been anything on the menu will be sure to impress

Fine dining..country setting,excellent as always

First time driving there to pick up the food I ordered. It was amazing! And the place of scenery where it was situated was beautiful. I loved it. Next time I have a chance to go there just with my husband, Its something to be excited about as Ive never seen what its like inside but Im sure its wonderful! Edit.... Went inside.... Wow... The food was fusion of flavour crafted by artisan chefs In a culture and heritage that speaks for itself. The service was so comfortable and friendly we are excited to get back for a Wednesday chef throw down!!!

Absolutely stellar restaurant. Great atmosphere, staff and amazing food.

If you live in Nanaimo or just passing through, Mahle House is a real treat. We were a group of 6 and our table was ready when we arrived for our reservation. From the moment we arrived until we were the last table to leave, we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff were very conscientious to our allergies, service during our meal was perfect from our 1st bite until our last, every mouthful was delicious. The presentation of each course was amazing. They also have a very good wine selection. This wasnt our 1st time here and definitely wont be our last. If you havent eaten here, plan on Eating here on Adventure Wednesday, you wont be disappointed and definitely wont leave hungry. Reservations are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Thank you to all the staff for another very memorable meal and evening.

Great food great staff

Such a great place. Worth the money.

Everything was amazing. The bison carpaccio was my favourite starter. I ordered the duck for my main; it had good smoky flavour infused throughout. The creme brûlée napoleon: incredible. A great selection of wines too.

Services and staffs are professional. Food is very plate presentated. This old house remodeled restaurant is different than the normal one. So if you want to step out of your comfort zone with good service and food, expected to pay up. We will go back for special events!

Amazing food and service. Beautiful old house. Rack of Lamb and Peanut Butter pie are to die for.

Family run restaurant in a vintage house with friendly service but very limited vegetarian options and is likely not kid friendly. May just go back for hummus pita and drinks. Food: 3/5 We got a green pea gnocchi, hummus pita and potato fries. I m not a fan of gnocchi but this one was better than expected. It had pecans, beans, peas and tomato and had a spicy flavorful range of tastes. But not enough veges for me to order again. The hummus and pita were amazing! Roasted crushed garlic on the hummus and crispy fresh and warm pita. Definitely the one thing I ll come back for again. Potato fries had melted cheese and truffle oil and were nice and crisp. Again - not a fan of those but these were better than expected. The strawberry lemonade was refreshing. Old fashioned was quite average. Ambiance: 4/5 Nice vintage ambiance. Seems to be set in an old barn type house. Fancy both outdoors and indoors. Service: 4/5 Very friendly service. They kept engaging with our daughter and we re receptive to our dietary restrictions. They didn t have a high chair that tells me it s mostly a no kids place.

Top notch dining experience. All the dishes I tried were delicious, with unique flavours and excellent execution. Service was superb and the ambience was fantastic. Prices were high but fair considering this amazing culinary adventure. Highly recommended!

Great food and service. The building is also very nice with a great patio are. Staff were really good with allergies as well.

Wednesday is Adventuresome night. The menu is planned by the chef. So get together with another couple or two, exchange dishes, its part of the adventure. Parking: Gravel lot, no shade Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp.

Always a 5 star experience. Great place to celebrate with loved ones or to go when you want to ensure you will get a fantastic meal.

My husband wanted us to go somewhere special for our anniversary. We had an excellent, if expensive, meal. A nice treat!

We had a great night out here! The food was fantastic. I had the short rib which I would definitely get again, and my husband got the seafood bouillabaisse which he really enjoyed. We shared the special appetizer which was ahi tuna ceviche- also delicious! For dessert we shared the crème brûlée napoleon and it was so yummy. The service was great as well. Hopefully we will be back!

We happened upon this amazing restaurant as we were passing thru Nanaimo. The service, the flavors, the vibe were amazing. We are kinda snobby about food in our family, and this place blew us away. We are obsessed.

The food was fantastic. The steak was a little underdone but the Duck was by far the star!

This restaurant is such a hidden gem. Every dish is beautifully plated and made with the freshest local ingredients, and the service is outstanding! It would be impossible not to find something that youll love. Whats really great is that its all very well priced with generous portions for fine dining. Mahle house has such rich history in the area. I would highly recommend checking them out! They have a beautiful patio open all summer.

Totally awesome and staff are wonderful great people and food is great

So delicious. My rib eye with chimichuri was incredible. I actually had to go twice for it because I loved it so much. Service is amazing very attentive.

We had the fabulous lamb rack and seafood hot pot Fabulous!!! Service excellent.

We visited Mahle House to celebrate our Anniversary. We were most impressed, inside & out, and had a wonderful dining experience. Will definitely be coming back! And try the Ahi Tuna Crudo!

We just ate a beautiful dinner at the Mahle House in Cedar BC! The restored historic building features cozy dining settings, restored timber tables and a warm lighting including candles. We ordered some wine and craft beers (as usual) and were quite happy with our choices. They had a new key lime grapefruit sour which was quite nice, with a balanced flavours. The Fitzpatrick Ehrenfelser wine was also complex and playful. We ordered Calamari to start, Spare ribs and the rack of lamb. All of the dishes were perfect. The calamari had a great dijon sauce with it that hit all the notes you need to contrast a fried calamari dish. The spare ribs with beautiful, with a special sauce including espresso and dunkel beer ingredients. A glass of Dark Matter beer matched perfect with this dish. The rack of lamb was the most amazing meat I think I have eaten this year. Cooked to ultimate perfection with the flavours on the plate really adding to the meat. We had peanut butter pies and the Creme brûlée for desserts. They were really great. We throughly enjoyed every bit of this meal, from the ambiance, the service as well as the food. A memorable life event, to be certain! Thank you Mahle house!

Has to be some of the best food on Vancouver Island! Such attentive staff! Such great atmosphere! And the food is divine! Never a bad bite at the Mahle House! I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a top tier meal!

We had a splendid time at Mahle. Porcupine prawns: fresh and chewey prawns coated with crusty phyllo pastry served with wasabi mayo. The savory mayo cleansed the greasiness of the dish. Mushroom Ricotta Cannelloni: The mushroom filling is so flavourful and rich. The fried portabello is juicy on the inside and not to mention the small tomatoes on the side. They are tremendously fresh and sweet. House smoked duck breast: Unlike other restaurants, the medium duck breast are seasoned lightly so the unami flavour of the meat can stand out from the dish. The onion puree is so sweet and appealing. Creme brulee napolean: Crusty napolean phyllo layered with light vanilla bean custard and caramel sauce. Not too sweet but refreshing. You can hear the crackling sound of the napolean phyllo as you try to cut the creme brulee into smaller pieces. The price of the main dish might look abit scary but the freshness and quality of the ingredients justify alot. The plating and combination of the side dishes is really thoughtful and balanced. We had fries and porcupine prawns before our main but the food was not greasy or heavy at all. The portion of the mains are pretty generous as well. The only bad thing is the tables are kind of tightly spaced. We will definitely come back and try adventourous wednesday!

Best food available in the area. I have never had a meal that wasnt absolutely incredible at the Mahle House Restaurant. The customer service there is second to none. The atmosphere in this house converted to a restaurant, is beautiful and relaxing. I cannot recommend this place enough. Top notch! Vegetarian options: There is usually a seasonal dish on the menu that is vegetarian. Also, if there are food restrictions in your diet, you can let them know when you make the reservation and they have been excellent in accommodating.

From the delectable food to the impeccable service and serene gardens, Mahle offered the best dining experience we ve had on the island

We had our wedding at the Mahle House on July 29, 2023; which was fitting as my wife and I had our first dinner together at this restaurant 13 years years prior. Many thanks to Tara and Stephen and their team; as they made our wedding day amazing! We had our wedding service and photos in the spectacular garden, and only needed to provide chairs to complete a beautiful venue. We had Champagne service before and after the ceremony followed by an amazing four course dinner in the dining room. We had 55 guests attend our wedding and it was special to here all the great comments about the service and the amazing food. Anyone looking for an elegant venue for your special occasion we highly recommend the Mahle House. Best experience ever! Ryan and Donna Webber

Great dinning experience!

Many thanks for a wonderful dining experience on Mari-Beth s birthday. Excellent food and service by a staff who are passionate about creating a dining experience that is second to none. The warmth and friendliness of the staff is unparalleled and the kitchen never fails to amaze and inspire.

A wonderful dining experience every time.

It was freaking amazing, . Been going there for 20 years and it s always amazing food service ambience.

The mushroom risotto canneloni was delicious! The staff were all friendly, happy, and helpful. Was a lovely date night :)

My husband and I ate here on 10/7/23 to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary. This restaurant truly goes above and beyond to make their patrons feel welcome. The staff were checking in with us frequently, and even gave us a few small surprises during our meal that made our experience extra special. If you get the opportunity to order dessert from Mahle House, I would recommend anything that allows you to try their homemade chocolate truffles. I haven t had a chocolate truffle as good as theirs since I travelled to Switzerland in 2014 (I can be a bit of a chocolate snob) MH s was so mouth watering good, I highly recommend! Eat here if you want a top notch dining experience.

Loved the Wednesday surprise 5. What a great evening of fine dining. Highly recommend for an evening out!

My wonderful friends treated me for Chefs Adventuresome Wednesday at Mahle House and it was AMAZING!! My first time here but definitely not my last. Our server Lindsay was wonderful and most welcoming. The food, service and atmosphere were of high standards and I highly recommend everyone to experience this gem of a restaurant!!

We re impressed to find such a great place for a dinner

Highly recommend the Wednesday tapas menu! The food on other nights is also good, but my best experiences have been on Wednesday nights. I would give the service 5 stars if they didnt always try and seat us at the worst table when better tables are available. Food

Atmosphere was classy yet casual. Staff were very professional while being approachable and friendly. The food was excellent; soup, salad, mains, and desserts.

Beautiful restaurant tastefully decorated with reclaimed wood in a heritage building. Excellent chef crafted meals, finely presented and cooked with the utmost care. We started with a yummy and generous portion of hummus, than I had a perfectly seared ling cod dish in dashi broth and my partner a juicy chicken breast with crackly skin. Everything was absolutely delightful! The service was professional and relaxed, made us feel right at home. Our top pick Nanaimo dining !

Great place! Great atmosphere! Good food! Best drinks! They made my bday really special. I am just so happy I went there. Food : 5/5

Best rack of lamb I have ever had

Last night my husband and I celebrated his birthday at Mahle. It was awesome. The food, the atmosphere and service top notch. We will return and tell our friends about this great restaurant.

Beautiful meal, great service and atmosphere

The Mahle House is an absolute favourite restaurant of ours! Although we don t dine there often, our experiences have always been amazing. Adventure Dining Wednesday is a yearly birthday request, no matter what day my birthday falls on. The service is impeccable and the food is always devine. The five course surprise dining experience always leaves us stuffed and reminiscing for days about our experience. This restaurant truly is a gastronomical wow! Located in downtown Cedar in an older heritage home, the atmosphere is intimate, the artwork captivating, the service amazing and the food stupendous. Thank you for another wonderful birthday experience!

Food and wine is always delicious. The owners and all the staff are always nice and welcoming.

Very nice food and atmosphere. Limited menu and expensive, but worth the night out splurge.

Incredible Meal

Wonderful food, ambience and service. Expensive but great for an important event or date.

Great food and atmosphere, wonderful service. Accommodating of 6+ group and we had a blast and really enjoyed the meals. Vegan friendly options for part of our group. Would be a good place for a date night as well.

Excellent food cool spot

Wonderful dinner! Chefs choice menu with 5 courses per person so 10 different dishes to try.

Beautiful space, delicious food, creative cocktails and excellent service. Cant wait to go back!

Went for the adventurous Wednesday for my birthday dinner and it never disappoints! Great way to try different foods and get out of your comfort zone. The food is always delicious no matter what it ends up being. Win win!

Cant say enough great food great value great service romantic restaurant

A fantastic dining experience, quality of the highest order and a menu that boasts the best in the Nanaimo region. Be prepared to book in advance, the vegetables and herbs are all cultivated and harvested locally on the farm property. Truly Vancouver Island.

We went to adventurous Wednesday. The food was fantastic, the service was excellent and very friendly. This will probably become one of my favorite restaurants

Mahle House is probably one of the best restaurants on Vancouver Island. Delectable, gourmet food in a (literally) homey atmosphere. The waitstaff are kind, knowledgable and friendly, without being too intrusive. The menu is full of fresh and local ingredients, and the plating is extraordinary. The house itself is full of history, and has been well maintained inside and out. Expect to spend 75 -100$ per person, if you opt for drinks, appetizers and dessert. Worth every dollar!

Get the porcupine prawns.. you wont regret it

It is nice to have a great restaurant to dress up and have a great meal

This restaurant is five stars from the exceptional service, welcoming atmosphere and incredible food. Fresh and local is evident, you will not be disappointed. We will return.

Food amazing as always. Top notch service! You guys are amazing!

We went to Mahle House last week for the Adventurous Wednesday surprise menu and were very impressed! It is a fixed price 5 course meal and all 5 courses were excellent, we had 10 different dishes and shared them all. There were 2 starters, a salad, a main course, and dessert. You dont know what you will get and dont have any choices, although they did ask before we started if either of us had any dietary restrictions. There was a mix of seafood, meats & vegetable courses, it took 2 1/2 hours but never felt like it was too long or rushed, the pacing was perfect. The rest of the week there is a traditional a la carte menu if you would rather make your own choices. The restaurant is in a beautiful, historic old house, with the seating areas broken up into small alcoves & nooks so you never feel crowded, wonderful ambiance, & outstanding service. The Wednesdays are sold out weeks in advance so book well ahead. A little expensive but well worth it for such a high quality experience, definitely the best place weve been to in the area so far!

Unbelievable restaurant - a gem of all gems. Alone worth a trip to the Island

5 Food, atmosphere and service. One of the best on Vancouver Island.

We wanted to do the Wednesday night 5 course chef meal. You go in, and you eat what youre given, no ordering. My husband and I had vastly different meals every step of the way. The food was delicious from first bite to last. The staff was very friendly and attentive without being annoying. The ambiance was casual, yet formal, you wouldnt be out of place in jeans and a t-shirt or suit and tie. We will 100% be back.

Great place . Really good food . Didnt look like much on the plate , but was enough and filling and delicious . Nice friendly wait staff . Will return

Absolutely incredible meal! Thank you to the team at Mahle from the servers to the cooks and chef and of course, the owner, Tara. It was our first visit and everything from the cocktails to the appetizers, mains and dessert exceeded our expectations. Each bite was so delicious and the presentation is exquisite. Thank you for a very special meal. We will be back and can t wait to try Wednesday night.

Hi quality excellent dining

This is one of my favourite restaurants to take guests that are visiting me. The food is always beyond reproach, beautifully prepared and plated, then there are the wines! A good selection to choose from or, do what we did and ask them to choose the perfect wine to pair with the meal, can t go wrong there. Then there is the ambiance and staff, I could go on and on but why don t you have a visit and find out for yourselves

Excellent quality cuisine and worth the trip out of town to eat.

Hidden gem with great ambiance.

Awesome food. For the dining experience the prices are well with in line. The portions are generous and the taste is really superb

We celebrated a landmark birthday with a party of 7, and experienced adventure dining. It was remarkable. Every course was thoughtful, unique, and excellent. Service was superb. Will go again and again. Dietary restrictions: Not the right pick if you have sensitivities or strongly dislike some foods.

Expected more quality

One of, if not The Best, restaurants on the Island. Consistently excellent food, very good service and relaxing surroundings. We love their Wednesday chef specials, as everyone gets a different but amazing dish for all five courses!

A high end cuisine experience. Everything is fresh, local and tasty! Recommend for a special occasion. Beautiful historic house and excellent service. Will come again.

We have been devoted fans of the Mahle House Restaurant for well over 20 years. The quality and consistency of the service standards, ingredients used, amazing flavours and creativity of the menu never fail to impress us with every visit. It is our go-to restaurant for family occasions and quiet moments as a couple. So many wonderful memories and experiences with the amazing team have given it a special place in our hearts. A fine dining restaurant that feels like home to us - what could be better? Thank you for all the hard work that goes into building your business!

Wow, what an experience, the people, the food, the wine, the environment absolutely fantastic! Was my 60 sixtieth birthday that day and was highly recommended by friends, boy they just nailed it. Such a pleasant and unique experience and everything, all of it, was really, really good! One negative was I wouldnt go back on hot day, it was very warm in the house, but yes Id do it again to have the experience

Perhaps one of my favourite restaurants on Vancouver Island. Amazing service and food.

1st time there it was fantastic the meal meal and experience were wonderful

We did the Wednesday night Chefs Adventure Menu and it was an absolutely awesome evening. Food was gorgeous and incredibly tasty. Service is friendly and attentive. Everyone working there seemed genuinely happy to be there :) Everyone at our table of 4 was thrilled with their unique, surprise meal adventure! Will be back again for sure. Parking: Complimentary parking area right beside restaurant. Gravel lot.

Had a birthday dinner there Saturday. Good read excellent and the service great. I want to try their tasting menu but for that you have to reserve well in advance.

Go for the Chefs Wednesday 5 course meal. You will not be disappointed. We had a table of 4, everyone got different things and they were all delicious.

We had the Wednesday Adventure meal. The format was lots of fun and we enjoyed the family experience. The food was pretty good, and service reasonable. I found it to be quite overpriced.

My husband and I went for the Wednesday adventure night. It was fabulous! I will definitely be going back. The service was incredibly friendly, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food was scumptious. I even got awesome book recommendations out of my evening! I would even love more adventure with an adventure drink pairing to go with the food! Highly recommend.

Great food and service, wonderful ambiance in a 1904 house

Expensive. The food was only so-so. Some of the dishes were actually bland. Good service, nice ambiance.

It s a lovely restaurant in quiet Ceder. I always enjoy visiting there. Adventurous Wednesday was my favourite. However, I must say that I was disappointed last week. An opening appetizer was a Vietnamese salad roll. Most of food was cold. I didn t see anything new and exciting dishes. Price $60 is attractive but I think I will move on.

Great service, ambience, and food; thank you!

The head chef in this restaurant must be a food savant. I ve been to adventurous Wednesday 3 times now and I couldn t tell you which time was better. The flavours and textures are perfection. If I was able to choose my last meal (hypothetically), adventurous Wednesday 5 course dinner would be it. I feel extremely lucky to have such an amazing restaurant in our community. Dietary restrictions: The gf option does not disappoint!

Loved it. Good wine selection. Nicely balanced menu. Attentive but not intrusive service. We will absolutely be back again. Dietary restrictions: They were happy to work through the menu with me to make sure my allergies were handled. Made me feel extremely well taken care of.

Great food and service

Absolutely wonderful - well worth it on every level, from food and cocktails to service and atmosphere. If were within 100km of here, we make a reservation!

This is the among best formal dining place Ive been to in the Nanaimo area (but not at all pretentious some guests wear jeans). The food is outstanding. Adventurous Wednesdays are absolutely worth trying. If you havent been here before and are going at night, the parking lot entrance can be slightly difficult to spot. Also, if youre wearing nicer shoes, be aware the parking lot is gravel. Dont let that deter you though.

Delicious food, great atmosphere and excellent service

WOW WOW AMAZING

Tasty food, service excellent and safety rules in place.

An interesting menu - I could have eaten anything ordered for me. The lamb was simply amazing: the best Ive had in Canada. Great service. A wonderful dinner for the three of us. Definitely will be back when the kitchen garden is in season.

Had the porcupine prawns and calamari and both were unreal. Had the beet gnocchi for dinner and it looked a bit dry but was so amazing, full of flavor and the vegetables were delicious! They also made the best amaretto sour Ive ever had.

Great food

Always a special place to experience incredible food in a lovely atmosphere. Went for the Wednesday Adventure in Dining 5-course meal. It was exceptional. We were served by Craig, who was very welcoming and had a great sense of humor. Highly recommend this local jewel of a restaurant of you are looking for something special. 5 stars.

Best place to eat in Nanaimo.

My bf and I went on a Wednesday for the Chefs choice night and it was delightful. Though this restaurant isnt fine dining, its on the high end of casual dining. The only complaints I had were that the salmon was a tiny bit on the dry side and some of the vegetables could have been seasoned better. Everything else was wonderful including the carpaccio with horseradish aioli (and I normally dont like horseradish), the braised pork belly, and my favourite, the pepper, star anise Panna cotta. We will definitely go back.

Excellent atmosphere / friendly service / great food !!! Perfect combination for a very enjoyable evening !!!

Best chefs menu. We go here every year. Staff are incredible and the dishes are always fresh and fun to try! I recommend going with 4 people to get the best experience of sharing.

Excellent fresh food, great service, and wonderful Atmosphere . I would recommend trying it. Thank you Mahle House

Another outstanding experience at the Mahle House Restaurant last night. Terrific service and amazing food. Thank you for a great meal!

I cant recommend Mahle House enough. Excellent food that far exceeded our expectations. They succeeded in making me eat some beats, a veggie Ive hated my entire life. Thats saying something there... Extremely cozy and friendly environment. Excellent staff and service, and all of it at a reasonable price for what it is. Will be coming back again.

Great food and atmosphere perfect for an anniversary or any other intimate gatherings. Local ingredients wonderfully prepared always a special meal

Superb cuisine, wine and impeccable service at the most charming Mahle House is an experience you won t forget. Highly recommended.

Outstanding. Simply outstanding

Duncan our service professional was very good. Explained the dishes but his service made our experience wonderful. Oh and the food was top notch

Great food excellent service

One of the best meals I ve ever had period. Incredible atmosphere, sumptuous vegan gnocchi, fabulous cocktails and art around. 10/10 I cannot recommend this enough.

Quality here has declined within the last year; we started going in 2013. The breads and folded butter have disappeared on Adventurous Wednesdays, and the wine flight is now reduced by 25% (this used to be a great way to explore local wines, and I have found more than a few favourites this way over the years). The new waitstaff were scattered and fumbled the dish descriptions on numerous occasions, and the experience was less classy overall than it used to be (reaching right across us to give new cutlery rather than a pardon my reach, or spilling water due to pouring too enthusiastically. For the prices (which have gone up as the offerings went down), the value of the experience has been watered down from the rich experience that it once was. I have high hopes that it will regain the delicacy and poise of prior years. Aside from the less experienced service experience and reduced offerings for the bill price, food tasted delicious as always, and the flavour profiles were well paired in each dish. Textures and plating still extremely impressive. My compliments always to the kitchen; what talent! Edit to downgrade the rating after a disappointing owner response this evening; offering a 5-star service and seeing issues being brought up should warrant concern, *not condescension*. We have spent at least $140 before tip on every visit here for 8 years, and this was the response...? Too bad, they honestly used to be my go-to, much classier and a better value before the bougie tourist wave from the mainland. Was expecting a very different response than public shaming for bringing up valid concerns during a bad time, and bad timing does not make poor service or less portion for the dollar any less valid. It is not the pandemics fault that it cost $25 dollars more than it used to with no bread, water all over the table, and 25% less drinks in the wine flight Kindly stop faulting your patrons for pointing these out when the higher ground would be to resolve the concerns without blaming everyone and everything else *but the restaurant*. Good grief.

Absolutely gorgeous food and wonderful wines. Supremely professional but very friendly staff. The peanut butter pie was to die for, no wonder as they have been perfecting the recipe for over 20 years.

Beautiful venue and gardens. The food is farm to table style, locally sourced and delicious! Great drink menu as well. The staff are excellent. Overall a phenomenal experience and would recommend this little gem to anyone living in or visiting Nanaimo.

Amazing service and equally amazing food!! Great local, family owned place.

We were a party of 17c celebrating a 60th birthday last Wednesday. It was the Chef s surprise evening. The service throughout the evening was excellent, everyone s dishes were delivered promptly with a good description of the food. The food itself, was as always excellent, kitchen staff are to be complimented. Another great evening at the best restaurant in the Nanaimo area

The cutest little place tucked away behind beautiful gardens. The food was absolutely delicious and I was delighted to see a vegan option. The atmosphere was lovely, very cozy, and the staff working there were great. 10/10 would recommend for a nice dinner date!

The team is amazing. Food is delicious.

We celebrated two birthdays in a party of 6. Fabulous food and great service. Excellent Covid protocols. 5+ stars!

We celebrated our 5 year anniversary at Mahle House on Saturday, and it was a memorable night. We were warmly greeted, and were instantly impressed by the energy in the restaurant. It seemed like the staff and guests were all having a good time, and we appreciated how intimate and beautiful the dining room was. Marisol was fabulous and made great menu suggestions. The calamari was a standout for us, as was the peanut butter pie. We couldnt have picked a better spot to celebrate. Also, shoutout to the generous couple at the table next to us. Your gesture was so sweet and appreciated. Thank you!

Amazing dinner with friends

Surprisingly exceptional experience in rural Vancouver island. Treat yourself if you re in the area, you will not regret it. We made reservations for the adventurous Wednesday and the adventure was well worth it.

Recently enjoyed a flawless birthday celebration dinner at The Mahle House in Cedar! It was outstanding! The ambience, level of service, presentation and quality of food more than met all expectations, and we enjoyed this meal as much as we have on the previous occasions we ve eaten there! The Mahle House encompasses the very best of fine dining in the Nanaimo/Cedar area in fact I can think of nowhere comparable to eat when you re looking for something special! Very amenable to adapting courses to gluten free as required, and an exceptional blend of flavours, textures and tastes to delight the senses! If you get to go before I next go to eat there lucky you! Five stars for sure!

It was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the staff was great! We had our wedding dinner there and made the day even more magical! Thank you, Mahle House and the staff for making our special day even better!

A year has passed and my assessment of this restaurant has changed entirely. What was once an unvarying, lackluster menu has become a set of surprising and delightful offerings. The service too has become significantly better. Finally, the dishes themselves are prepared carefully and beautifully. If youve been a tad disappointed with Mahle House before, its time to give it another wholehearted try!

Fabulous food,beautiful atmosphere, and always great service.

Four first time patrons. An excellent experience. Great food, atmosphere and service. Try Wednesday night for a great time. We all will return!

The Food and Atmosphere is second to none. The friendly and knowledgeable staff made it a very enjoyable evening.

Try Wednesday and share from the surprize menu you wont be disappointed promise perfect date night.

Absolutely wonderful meal! Fabulous service and great ambiance.

Amazing food prepared by a red seal chef. Very attentive service. Extensive wine list.

Very nice restaurant, great ambiance. The service was very good and the food was exceptional!! We will defiantly go back.

Very very nice restaurant!! great ambience lovely place to go for special occasions or anytime really. I went for my birthday and it was well worth it. There is an excellent variety of menu choices. Everything is beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Shout out to the wonderful staff great service.I would highly recommend this restaurant

Excellent dining and service. A well spent splurge. Short rib and halibut dishes were excellent. Cool decor with the reclaimed wood and live edged bar.

Wonderful place. Great food. Lovely ambiance. Great service. We are very happy we decided to go here, impromptu.

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This is one of our favorite restaurants. Great food service and ambiance. Highly recommend

My go to place to bring a date. Great food, relaxing and beautiful atmosphere, and service has always been on point. Love their commitment to local produce as well.

Incredible food, friendly and courteous service, and excellent drink list. Other than the uncomfortable chairs Mahle house is perfect!

Food and ambience were fantastic for our anniversary dinner

A breath of fresh air in all this insanity. Excellent food, excellent service. A wonderful way to forget an feel normal again