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Ugly Duckling, Victoria, BC

Ugly Duckling

4.8 (244)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
543 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3

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2 people
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 244 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
  • 4.4Value

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

    Good for special occasions

244 Reviews

  1. Taylor

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This experience was amazing! The food was incredible, we did the wine pairing. Highly recommend. The staff was attentive and fun. We had the best night!

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  2. Carol

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third time dining here. It is a must stop every time I visit Victoria. The Chef’s Menu is so well done. You can taste the chef’s creativity in every bite. The attention to detail by the entire staff at the Ugly Duckling is the reason I keep coming back. Bravo Team Ugly Duckling. See you on my next visit.

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  3. Jeffrey

    Atlanta26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Run. Do not walk to book the absolute best dining experience in Downtown Victoria: The Ugly Duckling. Every course in the 5 course seasonal tasting menu was superb. Rich nuanced complex flavors made each bite a gastronomic experience. Unmatched attentive service with courses paced just right. If Victoria could receive a Michelin Star it would be awarded to The Ugly Duckling.

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  4. David

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner last night (Sat June 7) at Ugly Ducking was simply sublime. I now have a new favourite tasting menu in Victoria, we will certainly be back. Plan for 2 hours, which is the perfect time to enjoy a wonderful dinner.

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  5. Stephen

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A feast for the eyes and the taste buds. So much love and effort went into each dish. We will definitely be returning.

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  6. Warren

    Vancouver / British Columbia11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chef Mathany has created a very impressive tasting menu featuring seasonal ingredients with Asian fusion nuances. The Ugly Duckling is truly a gem in the Vancouver Island culinary scene. We will definitely be back for more of the continually evolving menu. Well done Corbin!

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  7. Carol VIP

    Toronto / Ontario10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great cocktails, wonderful wine pairing & friendly service

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  8. Evelyn

    Victoria5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Victoria. The food was delicious.

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  9. Oksana VIP

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. On the expensive side but worth it.

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  10. Greg

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite frankly the food was some of the best we have had, surpassing some Michelin starred restaurants we have eaten in. The menu is very well thought out and service was casual, friendly and informative, the information and recommendations of British Columbian wines was great. Although not inexpensive, we still thought it was still value for money for the level of skill level involved in preparing food of such quality. My one gripe is the restaurant is in Canada and not the United Kingdom!

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Ugly Duckling is rated 4.8 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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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