Melange

We had a great service and the food was delicious! The mocktails were also amazing and there was a great selection for non-drinkers!

The food was outstanding. We were in Nanimo to celebrate our son's birthday. The staff were fantastic and dis a lovely presentation for the birthday dessert. Would highly recommend.

The vegan tofu bowl was sooo good! And those vegan chips with garlic dip were spot on. Great food, great service, definitely coming back!!

Upon the recommendation of MANY of my clients, we finally went to try this restaurant. As foodies, we were thoroughly impressed with the food. We went with the 3 course Omakase (Chef's Choice menu) with wine pairings, fully intent on splurging a bit. We iterated to our server our strong distaste for one particular seafood ingredient, but otherwise left it in their hands. We were not disappointed in the slightest! We couldn't fully describe our appetizers, but despite my wife's hatred of crab she still loved the crab/artichoke cake-like dish (she honestly thought it was a breaded fish of some sort), while I loved the lamb-based (I think) dish with "spring rolls". Shockingly, I managed to figure out my main to be a chicken thigh with three kinds of mushroom, asparagus, maple-glazed potato, thick-cut bacon, and sliced garlic (figured the sauce was a mushroom stock cream sauce, but didn't guess it was actually masala [not Marsala] cream sauce). Dessert ended up being an espresso creme brulee, though I swear it had a Nanaimo bar-type flavour profile. The third course can optionally be a savoury dish rather than sweet. The staff were fabulous! The bartender came out to discuss our thoughts on her cocktails in preparation for a competition, while our servers were clearly foodies themselves when we were comparing the dishes. The passion in their craft was unbelievable! The whole experience was pricey, no question about it, but I think we've found our special occasion destination for the future. We're not 100% sure yet if it beat our wedding night dinner on a new Princess cruise ship, but it was REALLY close, like REALLY CLOSE. Seriously folks, you managed to find a way to drag us from the Lower Mainland just to come to your establishment. Keep it up!

New foodie fave alert! We’re officially obsessed with Melange in Nanaimo! But it’s not just the food—the ambiance is just as amazing! Think chic, cozy vibes with a modern twist, perfect for a date night or a foodie adventure. From their big easy shrimp boil - which surprised me in a good way - to gourmet cheeses, every bite is a masterpiece. If you love incredible flavors and top-tier dining, this spot is a must-try! Grab your foodie crew and go feast! #MelangeNanaimo #FoodieFind #NanaimoEats #VancouverIslandFood #GourmetDelights

Our first date night in months and we couldn't have chosen a better spot! Jared was amazing, very friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about food and beverages.. He gave beautiful recommendations and excellent pairings for us. Ambience was lovely. The menu is exciting, it's unique and there are ample opportunities for surprise, if you're an adventurous eater. The mussels were perfection and the fries were beyond.. Cannot recommend enough. Looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu!

Celebrated our 44th anniversary here on April 26, 2025 with dinner. Absolutely lovely - best meal in a long time and desert and drinks. The service was impeccable. We will definitely return!

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! Collection of appetizers. Food is beyond amazing! This restaurant is an adventures delight. Stumbled onto the outdoor patio by chance and was seriously blown away. You hit your Farm to Table concept admirable. Melanie you hit it out of the park!! Highly. Highly. Highly recommend. A Do Not Miss experience!!