Quatrefoil Restaurant - Dundas, ON

Quatrefoil

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Address:
16 Sydenham Street
Dundas, ON L9H 2T4

Neighborhood:
Dundas

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Cuisine:
Contemporary French

Price: CAN$31 to CAN$50

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Quatrefoil Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.quatrefoilrestaurant.com
Email: georgina@quatrefoilrestaurant.com
Phone: (905) 628-7800
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary French
Executive Chef: Fraser Macfarlane
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cross Street: King Street
Parking: Public Lot

A word from Quatrefoil

Chefs Fraser Macfarlane and Georgina Mitropoulos opened Quatrefoil Restaurant in May, 2010. Since then, the restaurant has been named among the top 10 best new Canadian restaurants of 2010 by enRoute Magazine, and among the top 10 best new restaurants of 2011 in Toronto by Toronto Life magazine.… Quatrefoil Restaurant is also featured as a prime dining destination in the 2011 edition of Where to Eat in Canada. Located in the quaint community of Dundas, Ontario, the restaurant offers contemporary French cuisine in a charming heritage home turned modern eatery. Macfarlane and Mitropoulos, a husband-and-wife team, met in the kitchen of Toronto's Scaramouche Restaurant, before heading to Europe to seek out new food styles and experiences. Together, the pair has cooked in some of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe, training under notable chefs such as Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay and Gary Hollihead.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"I had a great dining experience at Quatrefoil. I had heard about this restaurant for many years and having travelled to Toronto to dine or locally in Burlington for special occasions, decided to try Quatrefoil for our anniversary dinner. We were not disappointed. The locatation and ambiance was very good and the food was as I had heard. While the menu was impressive, we ordered from the Prix Fixe menu and were very satisfied. We felt the price/quality ratio was excellent and will return in the summer for another visit."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"This was a wonderful restaurant in which to celebrate our anniversary. The staff were excellent and were very professional. The food was exceptional in all regards. Not everyone would think to go to Dundas for such an amazing meal, but we will be telling our friends that they should!"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Very refined, elegant place, good service. I would recommend it."
Dined on 10/4/2013
"Went for lunch on Valentines Day. Services was prompt and friendly. The food was creative and very tasty. The pulled pork cabbage roll was amazing."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. We all had the special sweet potato soup and Arctic char, both were superb. The restaurant was full and the staff very well trained and able to look after a full house"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Quatrefoil opened it's doors shortly after we moved into the Dundas area and we have been regular customers ever since. Chef Macfarlane, his wife Georgina and well selected staff have never disappointed. Friendly atmosphere and every visit comes with a culinary surprise that keeps you wanting more. Highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"It was my daughter's 16th Birthday and she wanted to go somewhere special. We found it. A great restaurant in Dundas. The food was delicious and the whole staff made it a special occasion for our family"
Dined on 2/25/2014
"From the minute you step through the door with the warm greeting, then fantastic service from Jose, and incredible food. Both the cornish hen and the venison loin were incredible. And one thing that I really like about Quatrefoil is that while the protein always tends to be what we all focus on, the accompaniments in all Quatrefoil dishes are so elevated and flavourful that they take the perfectly prepared protein to another level."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"Having tried to reserve a table for Valentine's day and having failed, we were highly anticipating our trip to Quatrefoil a week later. It was totally worth the wait! From the unexpected amuse bouche to the finishing coffee every dish put in front of us was excellent, as was the service. We had a great night and Quatrefoil and it will remain a destination for our special occasions."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Always get what you expect, no nasty surprises....well worth the dollar...."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Love the menu and its focus on local/organic/natural ingredients. The chef(s) here truly have a grasp on the balance between subtle and sublime."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Visiting our daughter from the UK last November we planned to take her to dinner on her 21st birthday. Researching on the internet I found Quatrefoil, was impressed by the webpage and customer comments and made an online booking. What a find it turned out to be! This would be a first class restaurant in any country. We have just been back (February 2014) and are again very impressed. The menus are excellent, the food delicious, the wine carefully chosen. The waiting staff are both efficient and unobtrusive, which we like a lot - they are knowledgable about the menu items, offer thoughtful wine choices and altogether make you feel relaxed and looked after. We wish Quatrefoil was near us in England. Lucky Dundas!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Simply outstanding.... Highly recommend for special occasion - romantic evening..."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Great restaurant, food was very very good. Only two minor issues, not really an intimate dining experience, too many tables in a small area and the meals were slightly over seasoned. Still one of the best restaurants in southern Ontario"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"My husband and I celebrated Valentine's day at Quatrefoil, and were far from disappointed. The food, ambience, and service were exceptional, and we look forward to going back! The cost is high and the food portions are on the smaller side, but the quality of the food and service make up for it."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"2nd time I have a meal there... first was a business lunch, this was a pre-Valentine's dinner. The dinner portions are generous... we were stuffed at the end. Wine list is good, but both wine and liquor are extremely overpriced. Ambiance is cozy... the restaurant is a heritage property in the heart of Dundas and seats about 40 people. That said, the decor is immaculate. Definitely will go again on a special occasion, and would love to see a BYOB option with reasonable corkage."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"great lunch. the meat loaf and fish were great. outstanding food and great service. good place to take that special person or for a power lunch."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"We had another great dining experience at Quatrefoil! Food and service both fantastic from start to finish! Everyone was friendly and professional and Matt was a great server. We visit a few times a year for special occasions and we are never disappointed. Thank you to everyone at Quatrefoil!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Excellent dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Take a leisurely lunch will all the trimmings. Choose their prefix luncheon menu or their specials of the day"
Dined on 2/4/2014
"The restaurant is always stellar in every way - they are very very good at that extra level of hospitality and service which is rarely found in other restaurants...we always feel well taken care of, singly and in groups."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"We went to quatrefoil for a special night out and had such a great time. The restaurant is fancy but not too up tight, and the service was wonderful. our server was kind and timely, and they brought us delicious fresh bread with garlic butter and special chef specials before we left. We both ordered fish and it was absolutely amazing. Thankyou for a great time :) we will defineitely return for another special dinner ! Quatrefoil is definitely a neighborhood gem!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Had heard good things about the place for several months, then my wife and friend went there just before christmas and loved it. We were looking to take good friends of ours out for a thank you dinner and the four of us enjoy trying new places. Lovely setting in Old Dundas, remarkable renovation to an old house. Food was top shelf, presentation was like artwork, good non-intrusive service, overall great night out."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Another wonderful meal at Quatrefoil. Have visited several times from when first opened to last week and every time we've visited, the meals, staff, and dining experience in general has been top notch. Also would recommend Quatrefoil because menu includes locally and/or sustainably sourced items. Knowledgable and friendly staff - easy to ask for recommendations and questions have always been answered with confidence. Finally, for me, the test of a great restaurant is related to the quality of return visits and Quatrefoil has satisfied/exceeded expectations every time."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"The wine list was ample with a nice variety. For appetizers, we tried the scallops and foie gras torchon. For mains, we tried the fish special consisting of sea bass as well as the pickerel. We finished with the poached pear. Everything was delicious. Well-plated. Nothing was wrong (although my pickerel's sushi risotto was a touch on the saltier side) but my particular concern was that the dishes weren't particularly outstanding. Most of the dishes lacked playfulness of flavour, experimentation or innovation I like to see. I liked it. I enjoyed my time well. The service was outstanding and the ambience was lovely. The restaurant was busy. I would come back but would like to see more from cuisine in the future. Must try at least once."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"We went to Quattrefoil on my 40th birthday. It was a wonderful evening. We sat upstairs, as there was a function downstairs, which was a new experience for me. It has a quiet and more traditional feel to it, compared to the white glam feel of the downstairs. I liked it very much. I had the steak, which was excellent. Service was also excellent. A lovely night to ring in a new decade!"
Dined on 1/28/2014
"An old Dundas house that has been well renovated. We were greeted by a friendly face and a roaring fire on a cold snowy evening, Staff very pleasant, food excellent in quality,preparation and service. There is no background music - thank heavens, which makes conversation easy, We were very pleasantly surprised and enjoyed ourselves 100%."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"From the website, it looked like good food, good wine, and had some impressive accolades to boot. The house rules noted "smart casual", which was great as I was taking my date out for dinner on a Thursday night, but not necessarily a special occasion. He was happy to be able to wear jeans, dress shirt and blazer. We had a fantastic time. The staff members were personable, professional, and knowledgeable. The food was amazing. He had smoked salmon and beef tenderloin; I had scallops and then the salmon. The scallops were out of this world. All fish was sustainably sourced, and the salmon was organic. We shared a bottle of local red. We were both too full for dessert. All-in with tip was ~$250. Looking forward to going back."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"This is where I would take someone special to celebrate or to treat friends and family to a wonderful experience. It's intimate, everything is flawlessly executed and served and we got a sense that we were being feted with unexpected special treatment (for example the amuse-bouche and after-dinner truffles)."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Loved the predefined lunch menu - 3 courses for $30 and the food was exceptional. Excellent value without killing the pocket book."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"We all have a tendency to compare things with something in the past. Many years ago we fell in love with a small restaurant in East Hamilton called L"Escargot run by an artist (better than a chef) by the name of Andre Donat, what he did with food was art and magic combined. I've compared every new dinning experience against L"Escargot and must say Quatrefoil is definitely the "closest" that we found so far."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"I've now eaten here several times, for both lunch and dinner. It's great to receive a warm welcome and all the staff are remarkably pleasant and efficient. Most important, of course, is the food and it's outstanding — great selection, wonderful tastes and the menu changes often enough. That chocolate gateau brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it (for heaven's sake, don't change that!). We eat out often and in a wide variety of places; there is none better than Quatrefoil in the Province; the Scaramouche connection for the owners come shining through! It would be nice, however, to see some less pricey wines on offer."
Dined on 1/14/2014
"We have been to this wonderful restaurant for lunch and dinner on several occasions. The food and service are always outstanding. I would highly recommend a visit. In the nice weather, there is a gorgeous outdoor patio, located under a beautiful large tree. The menu is varied and the presentation is beautiful. Amuse bouche....mmmm.... The owner and servers are lovely and professional. Go and enjoy!"
Dined on 1/14/2014
"My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and found this place really cozy and modern. Great French contemporary cuisine my only comment would be about the ways table are set there is no much space for a quiet conversation or even a super romantic time. Other than that the place is outstanding !"
Dined on 12/21/2013
"My husband and I were in from Edmonton and had to visit again (it was our third visit). Each trip to Quatrefoil has outdone the last. The service was excellent, the scallops were perfect, and the venison was outstanding. An absolute must, whether you are in the area or not (it's worth the trip!)"
Dined on 12/27/2013
"Had the opportunity to return for our 3rd visit. We had the squash soup and scallops to start, followed by the beef tenderloin. All were superb. The crème Brule and chocolate gateaux were also a lovely finish to a great dinner. The service was fabulous. We will be back."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"The food, service and ambience was outstanding, quite pricey though!!"
Dined on 1/11/2014
"We had a party of six for a special occasion dinner. We had an amazing evening. Service was superb, the food incredible. Would highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"We had an amazing meal and experience once again. It is our go to place for special occasions. My teenage daughters, husband and I all agree on it and love it."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"The food. and service were awesome. We were late arriving however, they still accommodated us and provided us our table however, they told us before we sat down that we would need to make the table available for the next reservation. We agreed. The service was absolutely fantastic. For coffee they offered us a seat at the bar and we accepted. They provided us with a free drink and they offered us a liquer. After desert we moved to a table by the fireplace when they came out and offered us a second desert. All this because we were late arriving. Awesome Service and great food."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"Our whole dining experience was perfect. We were greeted at the door by an extremely friendly and helpful redhead who took our coats and seated us. From then on everything was perfect and so well done. Our waiter (Peter?) was extremely helpful and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious, piping hot, and each course was brought out at exactly the right moment. My husband had the soup, the mixed beet salad and the pork. I had the smoked salmon followed by the venison, then creme brulee. The pork was the most tender ever, and the venison out of this world and cooked to perfection - medium rare. I only wish we could eat at Quatrefoil every week or so.........thank you! Our special Christmas treat."
Dined on 12/28/2013

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