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Ugly Duckling, Victoria, BC

Ugly Duckling

4.9 (254)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
543 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
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 254 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

    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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ugly Duckling in Victoria offers a "superb" dining experience with an innovative tasting menu that showcases "distinct flavors" and exquisite presentation. Guests enjoy "attentive and fun" service, and the wine pairings are "excellent." This "hidden gem" is praised for its "incredible" food, making it a must-visit for a memorable meal.
254 Reviews

  1. Ryder

    Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This dining experience was a dream!!! We explored the spring tasting menus and from start to finish we're delighted with the stunning food. Every course was a new layered joy to taste and it honestly got better and better We loved it all and savored every bite The presentation was so beautiful ,the service was fantastic..It was an absolute delight.The restaurant itself is a beautiful space.Everything has been considered here and you can feel that and taste that. I cannot say enough about this place what a great rest and dining experience!!!! Many many thankyous

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  2. David

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Victoria. Food consistently fabulous.

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  3. Zabin VIP

    Hawaii14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary from start to finish! All the special touches and the extremely thoughtful extras made our triple birthday celebration so very special. Thank you for giving us an evening to remember.

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  4. Warren

    Vancouver / British Columbia12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely a must for reasonably priced fine dining in an inviting atmosphere on Vancouver Island. Hats off to the diligent crew at the Ugly Duckling.

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  5. Valerie

    Alabama1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything needed finishing salt. Dessert was bland needed chocolate glaze. Customer Service was excellent.

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  6. Scott

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bold and distinct flavors in each course. A thoughtful presentation with pleasant service.

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  7. Deirdre

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening. It was an anniversary dinner and we were treated to bubbles on arrival. Then we enjoyed a tasting menu dining experience. It was wonderful. Everything was tasty and beautifully presented. And I was so pleased because I would be completely unable to make any of the dishes at home. Exquisite is the word that comes to mind. The service was superb with incredibly knowledgeable staff on food and wines which were paired par excellence. Definitely the place to go for a meal to remember.

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  8. David VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent with our first visit last year, the tasting menu and wine pairings were superb. Highlights were the delicately poached halibut and the rib eye steak courses. Service was very gracious and welcoming.

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  9. Rebecca VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Ugly Duckling for the first time lastnight and it will not be the last time. It was such a special experience with a unique tasting menu and very attentive and focused service. The food was incredibly presented and the flavours were stunning. Faye was excellent and provided great service. We will be back on our annual trips to Victoria for sure.

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  10. mario

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In one word - outstanding! Fresh top quality ingredients brilliantly executed. The wine pairings were a true compliment to the experience. Bravo!

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Ugly Duckling is rated 4.9 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 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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