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Ugly Duckling, Victoria, BC

Ugly Duckling

4.8
4.8
212 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
Ugly Duckling takes its inspiration from the intersection between Coastal BC's magical landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of North America’s oldest Chinatown. We offer experiential dining built around two promises: to serve you only those things which we have made by hand; and to work really, really hard to make you smile. We can't wait to welcome you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 978-0915
  • Website
    http://www.uglyducklingrestaurant.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Corbin Mathany
  • Private party facilities
    Ugly Duckling is offers an intimate and elegant venue for small events and private functions. We have capacity for 34 seated guests, or up to 50 standing. With full-service event planning and management, and fully customized experiences; our team would be thrilled to make your next event one to remember!
  • Location
    543 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tasting Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Our tasting menu is an individualistic, seasonally-driven experience celebrating Vancouver Island and paying homage to our Chinatown home. The menu is constantly evolving --dictated by the seasons, the farmers, and the whims of the culinary team. While most dietary restrictions can be accommodated, due to the intimate nature of our kitchen, we are unable to fulfill requests for sesame, soy, or finfish allergies. For all other dietary restrictions, we request 48-hours advance notice so that we can prepare to welcome you. The tasting menu is 6-plus courses, priced at $118, and we encourage guests to set aside two-and-a-half hours to fully enjoy the experience.
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Menu

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What 212 people are saying

Ugly Duckling reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Service

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Innovative

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Victoria

    Best Overall

  • Victoria

    Best Food

  • Victoria

    Best Service

  • Victoria

    Best Ambiance

  • Victoria

    Best Value

  • Victoria

    Innovative

  • Victoria

    Great for fine wines

  • Victoria

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ugly Duckling offers a distinctive dining experience in Victoria, celebrated for "impeccable service" and "stellar food." Guests enjoy a "creative and consistent" tasting menu with "inspired wine pairings." The "quiet and comfortable ambience" adds to the charm. Highly recommended for special occasions, with a "phenomenal" team ensuring an "exceptional" experience.

212 Reviews

  1. Jennifer

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An inspirational evening. Each course is so meticulously and yet effortlessly prepared and presented. The flavours dance across your tongue and entertain the senses. There is a rich history in this area and that is not lost in the food, in fact it is intertwined in the DNA of the menu. This is not my first visit, and it won't be my last. The seasonal menu means I can return to be dazzled many times. A night to remember!!

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  2. Natalie

    Edmonton1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was fantastic. Cool ambiance, food was yum and price was good for the quality. Tips, hide the junk upstairs with a curtain or something, get a few more bottles of other reds different price ranges.

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  3. Charlene

    Edmonton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were dining out for my husbands birthday and were made to feel special from the moment we arrived! The first dish served to us was fresh bread - warm and melt in your mouth yummy! It followed with snacks of an oyster, pork belly in a steamed bun, and a crab bisque. Then came mussels, followed by a scallop dish and then the main dish. Beef ribeye! Every bite, a culinary treat! Service was amazing, attentive but not overly! Dessert started with a pallet cleansing sorbet, then a panna cotta, following by chocolate cake (specially made for my husband’s birthday). The chef served it to him and brought a massive knife to cut the cake in half after blowing out the candle! This was followed by a macaron and a fortune cookie! A beautiful red wine - a Syrah from the BC interior was throughly enjoyed with every dish! This was an eating experience you do not want to miss.

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  4. Giselle VIP

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall. Beautiful experience and great cake presentation.

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  5. Aaron

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    AMAZING experience. Worth every penny. A bit bright and loud but thankfully we were in a nice space away from the more packed main area and were able to enjoy an intimate night out together. The food and wine pairings were beyond our already high expectations. We will definitely be back.

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  6. Kayla

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences in Vic, coming from a Vic local. We opted for the fixed 6 course meal and it did not disappoint. Would recommend time and time again

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  7. Kelly

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A terrific meal with inventive and delicious plates, coupled with relaxed yet attentive service in a beautiful space. A ‘we will be back soon’ kind of experience

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  8. Louise

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is worth every dollar!!!! Treat yourself - it is so good. Support this wonderful place.

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  9. ChesterC

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Well worth the visit. An excellent choice for interesting dining in Victoria.

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  10. Joseph

    Anchorage22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely peaceful joyous meal here. We left happy and satisfied. The wine parings were perfect too.

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FAQs

Ugly Duckling is rated 4.8 stars by 212 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ugly Duckling

543 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Corbin Mathany
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.uglyducklingrestaurant.ca/
  • Phone number
    (250) 978-0915
  • Private party facilities
    Ugly Duckling is offers an intimate and elegant venue for small events and private functions. We have capacity for 34 seated guests, or up to 50 standing. With full-service event planning and management, and fully customized experiences; our team would be thrilled to make your next event one to remember!
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