Usually I like to dine twice at any restaurant before I write a review, but often this is not possible. This time it was my second time reviewing Ugly Duckling. The first time I had the honour of reviewing the exclusive L’Abattoir x | Ugly Duckling | Gastown Meets Chinatown last November. Two champions of … Read more
The Island Restaurant Collective: Chef-Led Group Spotlights Vancouver Island’s Culinary Identity Through Collaboration and Community West Coast chefs head to Calgary for first collaborative dinner: March 4, 2026 A group of esteemed Vancouver Island chefs and restaurateurs has come together with a shared goal: to strengthen community, celebrate regional ingredients, and help define Vancouver Island’s … Read more
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Partners with Victoria’s Ugly Duckling for a Special Collaboration Dinner Wednesday, February 25 at 6pm Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country brings the warmth and flavours of the South Okanagan to Vancouver Island with Savour the Sun Victoria, an intimate wine dinner in partnership with Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions on Wednesday, February … Read more
DINE WITH US L’Abattoir is proud to take part in Destination Vancouver’s 24th annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival, running January 21st – February 8th. Join us for a thoughtfully composed three-course $70 menu, created by Executive Chef, Jasper Cruickshank and Chef de Cuisine, Baker Hsu, with optional $45 beverage pairings curated by our bar and sommelier … Read more
I can’t wait to bring this menu to life with beautiful wines.
For one night only, Victoria diners can experience the thrill of dining with one of Vancouver’s best restaurants.
With an exciting lineup of exclusive events, pop-ups, and hands-on masterclasses.
ANNOUNCING A SERIES OF EXCLUSIVE EVENTS, WELCOMING DUO OF COPENHAGEN CHEFS FOR GUEST CHEF DINNERS Following New Year’s Eve, Danish Chefs Jonathan Tam and Rasmus Leck Fischer Hop the Pond to Curate Dinners with Royal Dinette’s David Gunawan and Jack Chen Hot on the heels of earning the coveted title of Vancouver’s best new restaurant by The … Read more