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
It was an awesome lunch. The staff treated everyone who arrived as if they were special. It was an occasion lunch for us and we were treated to complimentary drinks
I would definitely come back
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Irene
July 14, 2019
As always, a wonderful evening and our server, Kyle, always enhances the experience!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Erica
July 14, 2019
Exceptional food and service with fabulous attention to detail. We will be back!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Ryan
July 14, 2019
Outstanding experience, pricey but worth it
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By GREG
July 15, 2019
Just a perfect night. Food was great and so was the friendly service.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Margaret
July 12, 2019
One of the most memorable gastronomic event I have experienced! Thank-You!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Brian
July 12, 2019
Best gnocchi I have ever had!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By DOUG
July 11, 2019
Excellent food, wine, service and atmosphere.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Mary
July 9, 2019
A+ all around! Drove almost 1hr just to try this place based on great reviews and did not disappoint! Great food, spectacular service from Kyle(?). Great way to have celebrated our 17th anniversary! Would definitely make the drive again soon! Thanks for a spectacular evening!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Tom
July 7, 2019
Another stellar meal what what is without question the best restaurant in Hamilton.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Alan
July 8, 2019
This is our go to place when we want a really special meal. The tasting menu on Friday evenings (which we had) with the wine pairings is particularly excellent. Service, food and experience are all consistently a cut above anything else we have found in this area.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Tracey
July 7, 2019
Fabulous evening was had by all. Lovely food and attentive (but not intrusive) service.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Graciela
July 6, 2019
Wonderful dishes, excellent service!!
We really enjoyed our dinner!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Wayne
July 6, 2019
Always great. One of our favorite restaurants (and we are foodies).
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Adrean
July 5, 2019
Great experience. Well deserved rating as one of Canada’s finest restaurants. Service was excellent. Food was made with love and unique. Will definitely visit again
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:5/5
By Carol
July 5, 2019
As always, both the service and food were superb!!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Tim
July 4, 2019
The service was fantastic and very attentive. Meal was exceptional. Provided nice treats for my daughters Birthday and Graduation. Nice unexpected touch. Will be returning for another fabulous meal and time.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By David
June 30, 2019
We opted to sit indoor while most other guests were outside. This gave us a comfortable couch seat with a quiet environment - perfect for our friend who is a music teacher and very sensitive to noise.
It was the Farmers' day and we ordered two steaks and a salmon. The steaks were delicious, especially when cooked to medium rare. The salmon was soft and juicy, absolutely tasty!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Agnes
June 30, 2019
Restaurant went out of their way to accomodate dietary concerns and helped us celebrate our engagement 🙂
Fresh ingredients were used. Food and service were impeccable.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By John
June 30, 2019
Disappointing based on previous experience
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:2/5
Service:5/5
By Sam
June 30, 2019
The service is really top notch. The staff is really knowledgeable. It was so nice to receive the complimentary prosecco for our 40th anniversary celebration. We are still thinking about the fantastic food we had at this dinner, 24 h later.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By John
June 30, 2019
Lindsay and Christoff are awesome
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Brenda
June 30, 2019
Fabulous time celebrating our parents 60th anniversary at Quatrefoil for lunch! We booked the large private room upstairs. The atmosphere was beautiful and service we received was excellent!! Our waiter Shaun was friendly and very attentive to our every need. The food was amazing and generously portioned. By far the best restaurant experience we have encountered so we will definitely be returning again!
Thank you Quatrefoil!!!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Alex
July 1, 2019
team effort by all the staff
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Matthew
June 30, 2019
Excellent food and extremely proffesional and courteous service. Highly reccomend this restaurant to everyone
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Rick
June 29, 2019
Service was professional, but a fawning.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:4/5
By Ryan
June 29, 2019
We really enjoyed the wine selection, especially the French wine. Great food as always. Fantastic salmon.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Mary-Lou
June 28, 2019
Such a wonderful dining experience!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Phyllis
June 28, 2019
We had lunch on the patio and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Gordon
June 28, 2019
We have been to Quatrefoil several times over the past few years. It is our favorite restaurant. We've never had anything but the best of everything. The food and service are consistently outstanding. You're definitely doing the right thing! Congratulations!
