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Ugly Duckling, Victoria, BC

Ugly Duckling

4.8
4.8
211 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

  • Location
    543 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3
  • Phone number
    (250) 978-0915
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Corbin Mathany

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 211 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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 Ambience

  • 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 an "exceptional dining experience" with "inventive and delicious plates" and "impeccable service" in a "beautiful space." Guests praise the creative tasting menus, "perfect wine pairings," and "warm, attentive staff." Ideal for special occasions, this "hidden gem" promises "a real foodies experience" with "wonderful atmosphere."

211 Reviews

  1. Natalie

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  2. Charlene

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were dining out for my husbands birthday and were made to feel special from the moment we arrived! The first dish served to us was fresh bread - warm and melt in your mouth yummy! It followed with snacks of an oyster, pork belly in a steamed bun, and a crab bisque. Then came mussels, followed by a scallop dish and then the main dish. Beef ribeye! Every bite, a culinary treat! Service was amazing, attentive but not overly! Dessert started with a pallet cleansing sorbet, then a panna cotta, following by chocolate cake (specially made for my husband’s birthday). The chef served it to him and brought a massive knife to cut the cake in half after blowing out the candle! This was followed by a macaron and a fortune cookie! A beautiful red wine - a Syrah from the BC interior was throughly enjoyed with every dish! This was an eating experience you do not want to miss.

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  3. Giselle

    VIP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall. Beautiful experience and great cake presentation.

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  4. Aaron

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    AMAZING experience. Worth every penny. A bit bright and loud but thankfully we were in a nice space away from the more packed main area and were able to enjoy an intimate night out together. The food and wine pairings were beyond our already high expectations. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Kayla

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences in Vic, coming from a Vic local. We opted for the fixed 6 course meal and it did not disappoint. Would recommend time and time again

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  6. Kelly

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A terrific meal with inventive and delicious plates, coupled with relaxed yet attentive service in a beautiful space. A ‘we will be back soon’ kind of experience

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  7. Louise

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is worth every dollar!!!! Treat yourself - it is so good. Support this wonderful place.

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  8. ChesterC

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Well worth the visit. An excellent choice for interesting dining in Victoria.

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  9. Joseph

    Anchorage

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely peaceful joyous meal here. We left happy and satisfied. The wine parings were perfect too.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional experience and service

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FAQs

Ugly Duckling is rated 4.8 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

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

  • Phone number
    (250) 978-0915
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Corbin Mathany
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