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

Getting there

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

"A calm atmosphere in a friendly neighbourhood. Great flavours. Thoughtfully put together."
Dined on 4/19/2014
"We've eaten at the restaurant several times and always had a great meal and good service. Unfortunately on our recent visit the waiter we had was inattentive. We had to repeated ask for water and to have our wine glasses filled. He was absent for most of the meal. The food as always was great. It was served in a timely fashion, but that was done by others. I'm hoping it was just an off night. We really like the place and will try it again. At this price point I just expect a little better service. "
Dined on 4/19/2014
"Great restaurant with amazing food…much needed in this area. Everything we ate was delicious."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"Love the simple yet elegant atmosphere. Although very open, the restaurant feels rather intimate. Food was wonderful and beautifully plated. Our party of four enjoyed each and every dish. Special deserts and lovely attention to detail! We hope to enjoy another visit soon!"
Dined on 4/12/2014
"Amazing experience...can't wait to go back! Everything about this place was top notch...exceeded all of our expectations from start to finish...would highly recommend it!"
Dined on 4/8/2014
"I've been to this restaurant for lunch a couple of times and very much enjoyed it. I suggested this restaurant for a friend's birthday dinner and we went in a group of 4. We all loved the food- fresh, tasty, beautifully presented! The service was excellent yet discrete, not intrusive. The portions appropriate (not huge, as in some restaurants). The birthday person was presented with a special dessert in a nice, quiet manner. Everything was nice and elegant. I would go back any time!"
Dined on 2/18/2014
"This was our first time at Quatrefoil and we were celebrating a milestone birthday with a friend from the U.S. What a fantastic experience, ambience and just a gem of a restaurant - felt like 'big city dining" in a much more relaxed setting. Thank you, Quatrefoil!"
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Not inexpensive, but the value is outstanding. Great portion sizes, great presentation and great staff."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"We have been to Quatrefoil on various other occasions and it never disappoints. Fine dining that justifies the price. Compares very favourably to other local fine dining. Service is always attentive without being obsequious. Chef is happy to accommodate food sensitivities. (I am lactose intolerant.) Very good wine list with reasonable mark up. You are asked if it is a special occasion on the way in, and if so, it is recognized. In my case this was by way of a complementary digestif. I would recommend this for when you want a special dining experience."
Dined on 4/2/2014
"Turning 60 is a big milestone, so my son and I went to Quatrefoil. Everything was excellent except....the main dish I ordered, cornish hen. It was very bland with not enough sauce! The accompaniements were great, however. Wine list excellent!"
Dined on 3/29/2014
"Wow! This has been at least my fifth time dining at Quatrefoil. I have been there for dinners and for lunches. This most recent outing I took my neighbour to the prefixed lunch. AMAZING! She was so impressed she couldn't believe it - the staff - the beautiful but relaxing decor and the food was the best she's ever had! I can't recommend Quatrefoil enough to all my friends, family and business associates! It's always a perfect experience! Thanks so much for existing! I hope Quatrefoil is around for a very long time!"
Dined on 3/27/2014
"Went out for lunch for a special birthday with a group of 4. Tab was just shy of $200 dollars, but everything from complementary breads to dessert was excellent (not outstanding). Outstanding would find more sides to accompany my rainbow trout, although the trout was cooked to perfection. Server was attentive, atmosphere was quiet and inviting. Definitely worthy of a repeat visit for the next special occasion."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"My friend and I went for lunch. We both had the prix fixe menu. The meal was excellent. The proportions were large. The service was friendly and attentative. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. I will definitely go back!"
Dined on 3/21/2014
"Great dinner with friends, great service - food was excellent- cooked to perfection. Would recommend to all for special occasions."
Dined on 3/14/2014
"Very pleasant lunch for four. But I wouldn't advise it if you were in a hurry to get back to work. My only ( rather unfair) comment is that there is no view. But everything else is close to perfection."
Dined on 3/11/2014
"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

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