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Ugly Duckling, Victoria, BC

Ugly Duckling

4.8
4.8
229 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
543 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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.
    Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

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What 229 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 creative cocktails

  • Victoria

    Great for fine wines

  • Victoria

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ugly Duckling offers an extraordinary dining experience in Victoria, BC, celebrated for its innovative tasting menu featuring fresh, local ingredients. Guests rave about the "outstanding culinary experience," "exceptional service," and "perfect wine pairings." The staff's knowledge and the restaurant's chic, welcoming atmosphere make it a top choice for special occasions.
229 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. They were able to accommodate some food preferences. Highly recommend

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  2. Janice

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal with excellent service A hidden gem in Victoria

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  3. Scott

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Tasting Menu was outstanding! 6 wonderful courses one after another where each courses was as good as the previous one. The halibut and the lamb were especially memorable. Congratulations to the chef!

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  4. Annia VIP

    Toronto15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Recognized as Victoria, BC’s Best New Restaurant by YAM Magazine, listed as one of Canada’s Best New Restaurants by Air Canada’s En Route Magazine, as well Top 100 Canadian Restaurants from Open Table reviews The Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions located in the heart of Victoria Chinatown was a nice treat because I was not in town on my birthday to celebrate with my ❤️ We both haven't been here before so it was a meaningful seven course dining experience. Menu changes as they only use fresh options from their local farmers and the whims of the culinary team, therefore restaurant only serves a pre fixed tasting menu, it was a surprise on what items would be served and 😊easy for someone whom is very indecisive like me Staff knowledgable of each course was very well executed, attentive but not overbearing. Blend of fusion and west coast flavours today's food consisted of : Warm Milk Bread with Leek Butter, Chawanmushi, Charred Octopus, Fresh Haida Gwaii Halibut Poached that melted in mouth, 👍Lamb three ways, Passionfruit Mango Remise en Bouche sorbet, Panna Cotta made with Salish apples, and to complete meal after cake we had Chocolate and 😋 fresh Macarons The menu is very well thought out and the presentation is flawless, ingredients played well off each other, but the wait times between tasting menu courses was a tad longer than expected. Birthday card and postcard of building history was a nice touch, but not really knowing what be on the menu was a little tricky at first to order a drink, I chose to play it safe with a glass of Rosé. It is rated as fine dining but in my opinion, it's smart casual with chic vibe.

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  5. Cecilia

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Whloesome dishes and perfect combination of flavours. Diversity in the ingredients and cooking techniques

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, but the portions are way too small for the price. We left hungry and annoyed that the bill (for 2 people) was over $300, and we did NOT order any alcohol!

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  7. robert

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal. The food and the service were really good.

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  8. Coralie

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A true foodie experience. We opted for the tasting menu and it was an experience to remember. The dishes were prepared with the precision and craftsmanship of a true culinary artist. I loved being able to see into the chef's atelier and waited for each course with a childlike excitement. We were celebrating our anniversary but I think I ended up with a serious FOOD crush on Corbin! We will definitely be back every chance we get!

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  9. Leah VIP

    Calgary12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal ever! The wine paring we amazing and service impeccable. Will come back again!

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  10. Lyn

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience from start to finish was one of the mist memorable dining we have had anywhere. The service, the surprise menu, the wine pairings and pacing of the whole evening was top notch. What a delicious delight! I would definitely recommend The Ugly Duckling Restaurant and will be returning for certain.

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FAQs

Ugly Duckling is rated 4.8 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 6 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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