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Ugly Duckling, Victoria, BC

Ugly Duckling

4.9
4.9
220 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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.

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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 220 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

4.9
4.9 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 fine wines

  • Victoria

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ugly Duckling offers a "memorable dining experience" with its exceptional tasting menus and wine pairings. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and appreciate the creative use of local ingredients. The cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and beautifully presented dishes make it a top choice for special occasions. Highly recommended for "fine dining" enthusiasts.
220 Reviews

  1. Leah VIP

    Calgary12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Lyn

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite tasting menu experiences I’ve ever had. They did a great job at bringing the spotlight on the amazing local ingredients home to the PNW. They also were very innovative while still maintaining a deliciousness factor which so many restaurants fail to succeed at. I’ll be back soon for sure!

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  4. Rebecca VIP

    Vancouver70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I mean, what an incredible experience! Run do not waddle to this amazing restaurant and incredible experience. Incredibly talented chefs , beautifully, curated cocktail and wine menu Megan the server was absolutely exceptional ! Beautiful space with brick walls and great art. I hope you back again  Thank you

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  5. sterling

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great night, food was interesting and delicious. The room is beautiful and the service fantastic, Faye was incredible.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every course was thoughtful and flavorful. The quality and cook on the proteins could not have been more perfect. We will be coming back.

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  7. Janice VIP

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing dinner! The food was beyond excellent and the service was tremendous. The dishes were just the right amount of food perfectly done. We will be back!

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  8. Jennifer

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  9. Randy VIP

    Calgary33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! We were there on a quiet Wednesday while on vacation and were able to enjoy a relaxed five course set menu, with each item on the docket a winner. They even made a small pivot for me to account for a dairy issue and got a slightly different version of the Halibut. And the rib-eye steak to finish was awesome - coming from Alberta to get a piece of steak could have been an issue - but I can assure you it was not! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a neat spot in downtown Victoria. You will not be disappointed.

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  10. Natalie

    Edmonton1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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FAQs

Ugly Duckling is rated 4.9 stars by 220 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 10 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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