Quatrefoil Restaurant offers fine dining in downtown Dundas, Ontario. Chefs Fraser Macfarlane and Georgina Mitropoulos use local ingredients to create contemporary French cuisine in a sophisticated environment. Quatrefoil Restaurant has been named among the top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada by enRoute Magazine, and the Top 10 Best New Restaurants by Toronto Life.more...See more text
$80 per person / includes 375 ml of wine per person, regular coffee or tea, Wines (half bottle per person): 2014 Sauvignon Blanc, Les Jamelles, Languedoc, France 2014 Merlot, Les Jamelles, Languedoc, France
$70 per person / includes 375 ml of wine per person, regular coffee or tea. Wines (half bottle per person): 2014 Sauvignon Blanc, Les Jamelles, Languedoc, France, 2014 Merlot, Les Jamelles, Languedoc, France
We arrived 6:25 and left 9:21 almost 3 hours to eat. It took 1 hour to get the first course and 2 hours for the other 4 courses. The restaurant was tastefully decorated, the service staff friendly, the food was good but certainly not outstanding, it took forever to get it and not much of it when it came. I would never order the tasting menu again. The most memorable thing was the bill, $327.00 for two people for a dinner that took 3 hours. Just not worth the money.
Enjoyed a wonderful evening at Quatrefoil....amazing tasting menu paired with fine wines....a one of a kind experience available upon request....knowledgeable staff and very good service. Moreover the owners take great pains to ensure an fabulous dining experience ....a must try
Our evening started by driving down the north side of the escarpment which offered us a fantastic view of the city of Hamilton and the mountain. The parking lot for the restaurant was full - but there was plenty of free municipal parking nearby. The restaurant is located in a charming heritage home and upon entering we immediately felt warm and welcome. Following drink orders, (Micro-brewed beer $6 and glass of house red $10) and getting over the initial sticker shock, the waiter tempted us with some wild mushroom soup ($9), which came with a dollop of creme fraiche and a good waft of black truffle. My wife really wanted to order the truffle gnocci first course which was raved about in a review in Zoomer magazine, but it was sadly no longer available. She had the pickerel feature ($32) while I couldn't resist the beef tenderloin prepared medium rare ($40). A nice assortment of home-baked breads and some irresistable little breadsticks were offered, followed by a delectable amuse bouche. Our perfect meals arrived in good time, and desert was offered - but we were all too full, a testament to the portion size. Still, a small plate of too-hard-to-resist handmade chocolate truffles arrived regardless, and we found some room afterall. I can't wait to go back.
I read about Quatrefoil on Air Canada's in-flight magazine as one of Canada's top 10 new restaurants. I was amazed and delighted that this was not in Toronto!
I went there for lunch with a colleague and it was amazing.
The appetizers were beautifully done. I tried the whimsically named "All Day Breakfast". The crisp duck egg was absolutely incredible. My colleague tried the scallop which was beautifully presented.
The main course of Rainbow Trout and Lamb Shank was cooked to perfection.
The wine list was extensive but not overwhelming and reasonably priced.
The service was attentive and friendly.
Not the cheapest lunch I have ever had but well worth it.
We celebrated a recent wedding anniversary having lunch at this PERFECT restaurant in Dundas. Everything that we had - from appetizers right down to coffee - was simply over-the-top.
Please forgive the adjectives. This place, the servers and the chef richly deserve them!
I'd say that all of the dishes that we ate had a definite and contemporary Western/Southern European touch - along with a light, ‘local’ Canadian tone, too.
Well, that's not surprising. We'd heard somewhere that the chef (Fraser) had trained in Europe for a few years. It's a gorgeous restaurant in a large and handsome old home. Yet, it's very clean, contemporary and elegant inside. The service was prompt and impeccable.
We've eaten in terrific places in Toronto, Montreal and B.C. (e.g. Sooke Harbour House, Vij's and Lumiere) and also in California, France, Spain and Italy. And we think that the unique and perfectly prepared and seasoned food at Quatrefoil ranks up there with the best of them.
The butter (served with our lovely mixed artisan breads) was mixed with fresh herbs that included chopped chives, parsley and tarragon. Just delicious.
One appetizer was a fresh-tasting (and beautiful) corn soup. Another appetizer was small, hot parsleyed gnocchi mixed with baby squash and tiny tomatoes, with a wonderful light sauce made with top quality XV olive oil. I was so tempted to cancel my main order and to order another serving of this mouth-watering gnocchi dish. (The BEST that I have ever tasted).
One main was Eggs Benedict and it was wonderful. The other main was mussels mixed with finely chopped Spanish Chorizo and a nice broth. Also delightful.
We shared one dessert with our *very* fresh coffee (which they served in a French Press) - lavender creme brûlée, a delicate lavender cookie and a fresh plum sorbet. Perfectly done.
We also had some really good Ontario artisan beer (Wellington) and a glass of good white wine from Fielding Estates. We shared 2 glasses of sparkly, compliments of the house. Perhaps a bit pricey just for lunch (all in, for $115), but, it was so wonderful that it was truly worth it. We left feeling very well fed and so thrilled that we’d found this special place!
Second visit - even better than the first.
I had the scallop & porkbelly app while my wife had the gnocchi. Both were excellent.
For mains I had the Tuna special and the lady had the beef. Both were fantastic.
Hats off to the chef for some very interesting food matchups. Nothing you'd necessarily expect to see together but it all seems to work out once it's in your mouth.
Presentation was beautiful and the restaurant itself is quite nice.
Fabulous food and worth the money. I've paid the same at other restaurants and been incredibly disappointed.
Beautiful patio to have lunch on!
Food was lovely.
Pretty to look at and great to eat.
Sampler of daily corn soup was unbelievable! I'd just eat that all day long.
Portion size adequate for lunch but hope dinner is larger.
Risotto slightly under seasoned with no option on table to adjust
Sean (waiter) was awesome! There are 'waiters' and there are 'servers'. Sean is without a doubt a WAITER! He engaged with us, professional, answered by 'too' personal at times questions, always upbeat and totally personable - will be back and will certainly ask to sit in his section!
Food was great - I'm a Montrealer (like a few in your restaurant...lol) and I think we know food. Fraser is awesome and worthy of great credit for perfection in these meals - thank you!!!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Robert
January 19, 2020
Always a wonderful experience. Lovely restaurant with great atmosphere, experienced waiting staff and amazing food.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Carolyn
January 19, 2020
A wonderful evening of fantastic food and excellent service. We enjoyed the tasting menu and wine pairing and it was superb from start to finish .
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Bruce
January 16, 2020
Excellent meal. I chose from the lunch prix fix menu - soup, main and dessert were all excellent. Our waiter made an excellent recommendation on a cabernet sauvignon to pair with the lamb sirloin. Will definitely return.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Terry
January 16, 2020
A superb lunch. Very good value for the 3 course priced fix menu. Presentation was innovative, service was excellent, food was delicious. Thank you for a very enjoyable experience. We will definitely return!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Drew
January 16, 2020
Sean Simms is the real MVP - service over the top, food insane - atmosphere incredible. Can’t wait to come back!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Dennis
January 16, 2020
Its always good to come back here, we just love it!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Grace
January 12, 2020
We recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Quatrfoil. We had the most exquisite meal. The service was friendly and understated, very comfortable!
We will definitely return to celebrate our next anniversary!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Thie
January 12, 2020
Excellent - as always! Kudos to Kyle & Adam, too!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Dana
January 12, 2020
Cozy, comfortable, classy environment. Knowledgeable, personable server. We especially appreciated the attention to detail from all the staff
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Maureen
January 12, 2020
My favourite restaurant. It never disappoints.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Dave
January 11, 2020
What an amazing evening!! From start to finish Kyle our server went above and beyond to have our experience memorable. Atmosphere, dinner, and service made our anniversary most pleasurable. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Ellen
January 11, 2020
Our experience was wonderful in every respect.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Sarah
January 11, 2020
Quatrefoil is always fantastic!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Mike
January 6, 2020
Every part of this meal was fantastic. Service was excellent. Definitely will be back.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By John
January 5, 2020
Wish we know about Quatrefoil sooner!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Vera
January 2, 2020
Thank you for a lovely New Year's eve!
Vera
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By James
January 2, 2020
Wonderful evening. Delightful service and delicious wine pairings. Just the way to spend New Years eve!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Fred
January 1, 2020
Excellent meal and wonderful evening.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Jean
December 29, 2019
perfect combination of attentive service and marvellous food. A special way to mark our anniversary
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Robert
December 28, 2019
My wife enjoyed her food very much but I found the appetizer pasta to be a little chewy (Gnochetti). The food was not as good as I have experienced in the past.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:3/5
Service:4/5
By Meena
December 29, 2019
We always have a great time and excellent food at Quatrefoil
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Kim
December 23, 2019
We had a wonderful family Christmas dinner at Quatrefoil. The food service and atmosphere were excellent in the upstairs dining room, which is ideal for family gatherings. The wine and beverage selections were also top notch.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Ben
December 24, 2019
I brought my girlfriend to Quatrefoil for her birthday and the meal did not disappoint. It was a phenomenal night out with a quiet, comfortable atmosphere and absolutely delicious food.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Sandy
December 23, 2019
The service and the food was excellent. Everyone commented how much they enjoyed everthing.
Thank you for a wonderful experience and Happy Holidays to All.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Peter
December 23, 2019
Outstanding dinner, excellent and attentive service - an evening to remember
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Anne
December 22, 2019
Sean was an excellent server and the food was fabulous!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Robert
December 21, 2019
Some items were too salty. Some were excellent.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:4/5
By Kirk
December 21, 2019
Amazing. Amazing service. Amazing food. Thank you for making our date night amazing.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Vivian
December 21, 2019
Took a friend for birthday lunch...beat all expectations from the moment we entered
