Ugly Duckling

4.8

180 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Charming

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 $112, and we encourage guests to set aside two-and-a-half hours to fully enjoy the experience.
New Year 2025 Celebration December 27- December 31
CA$185.00 per person
Dec 27, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Join Ugly Duckling for five straight days of New Year celebrations from December 27 -- December 31! This New Year's extravaganza will include 10 courses of exceptional Vancouver Island ingredients in innovative preparations from our award-winning culinary team.
Dine Around Victoria 2025: Jan. 24 - Feb. 9
CA$75.00 per person
Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
Dine Around Victoria returns from January 24th to February 9th, and Ugly Duckling is celebrating the city's favourite foodie festival in our signature over-the-top fashion! Join us for three courses of the very best ingredients Coastal BC has to offer, prepared with the creative flair our team has become celeberated for! The menu is live now on our website at www.uglyducklingrestaurant.ca

What 180 people are saying

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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Innovative
Vancouver / British Columbia
Contemporary Canadian
Victoria
Best Overall
Victoria
Best Food
Victoria
Best Service
Victoria
Best Ambiance
Victoria
Innovative
Victoria
Great for fine wines
Victoria
Romantic
Victoria
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ugly Duckling in Victoria offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Featuring a creative tasting menu and exquisite wine pairings, every dish is "beautifully prepared and presented." The atmosphere is inviting and perfect for special occasions. Patrons rave about the "phenomenal attention to detail" and "superb culinary journey."

180 Reviews

J
Jeremy
Vancouver
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of Victoria’s best restaurants! Every meal we have here is outstanding and last night with friends down from Comox was no exception.
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pranadoc
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were exceptional.
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Jill
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had such a delicious meal here. I highly recommend this establishment and would be hard pressed to find any faults. The service and food was impeccable. My only minor quip was that it was a united decision that we wanted one more dumpling each and a little less dessert. Otherwise a solid 10/10. A must.
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Hannah
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely smashing- all the details were perfect, the food was truly incredible and the staff made us feel like we were at home. So many special off menu pieces to help me celebrate my birthday too. I can’t wait to go back!
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Mauricio
Vancouver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Ugly Duckling is the highlight of my dining experiences in Victoria BC. Dining here is an experience for all senses, from the restaurant design, lighting, their welcoming Chinese Milk bread and made in house butter, and every dish in the set menu. The delicacy on the presentation of their dishes, the nuance of flavours, the integration of local ingredients makes Chef Corbin and his team of Sous Chefs top contributors to our local food scene. The cocktails are brilliant, transforming Chinatown inspired flavours into liquid in the most creative ways. The service is the cherry on the cake so to speak, you truly feel regarded and every person bringing something to your table is curious and engaged, not intrusive though and genuine. It feels like everyone enjoys being part of this team, and every bite tells you as much. This restaurant and team delivers consistently, and it has truly won my heart, becoming my top recommendation for fine dining in Victoria. This is the place where I celebrate everything worth celebrating and more, as each time they find a way to add a personal touch to my experience there. Highly recommended!
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Anette
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!! Outstanding dining experience, all around!🤩👍Lets start with the food: simply superb! If I could, I would give 10 stars. Every course was absolutely delicious, offering high-end craft and ingredients, beautifully presented, the flavours impressive. The menu was so well created, each course added to a complete and gorgeous experience. The service was equally superb. Professional yet personal and attentive. Our server went the extra mile to make us feel so welcomed and well taken care off. What impressed us especially was the team spirit, it felt like everyone there cares so much about the restaurant just like it was their own. If you’re looking for truly high-end, fabulous food with genuine service from the heart you have to eat at the Ugly Duckling!!
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Val
VIP
Edmonton
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic evening of food and wine pairings! We will be back, once every 6 months to capture a new menu. Or maybe sooner?
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Kim
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This charming restaurant located near fan tan alley is a hidden gem. We opted for the tasting menu and wine pairings. Each course was expertly executed. The wine was perfectly paired with each dish. We came in for our anniversary, and were greeted by a personalized menu recognizing our special day. everyone on the staff came by to say congratulations, was friendly, very knowledge and paced the meal perfectly.
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Breton
Calgary
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional tasting experience. Wine pairings were spot on.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, original, memorable and very satisfying. Highly recommend this restaurant. Excellent service. Very nice wine list of BC wines by the glass. Fantastic.
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FAQs

Ugly Duckling is rated 4.8 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

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!

Ugly Duckling

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Tasting Menu

New Year 2025 Celebration December 27- December 31

Dine Around Victoria 2025: Jan. 24 - Feb. 9

Menu

What 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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