I’m disappointed to have to write this, as I was truly excited going into the evening. The night began on a very high note. The scallop was one of the best dishes I’ve ever tasted, cooked to absolute perfection. Our waiter initially did a wonderful job, guiding us through the wine pairing and offering a thoughtful, engaging introduction to the meal.
The second course, mushroom cappelletti, was equally impressive. It was outstanding—I could have happily licked the plate.
Unfortunately, after this course, both the service and the overall experience noticeably declined. The tuna that followed was slightly overcooked and lacked flavor. We were left waiting for our wine pairing to the point where we had to make eye contact with the bar to get attention. Eventually, another server approached us and asked, “I guess you want your pairing?”—an odd and disappointing question given that we had clearly opted for the tasting menu with wine pairings.
The duck course was then dropped at the table without any explanation of the dish. I’m still not sure what components were included, but the flavor was overwhelmingly curry-forward and not pleasant on the palate. Once again, we had to wait for our wine pairing.
For a restaurant aiming to deliver a five-star dining experience, the inconsistency throughout the evening was extremely disappointing—especially considering it was my mother’s birthday. While the food itself showed moments of excellence, the service failed to match it. For me, the experience fell apart after the second course, and that was truly disheartening.
I left feeling very let down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Anna M
Celebrated a birthday with a group - perfect group menu with delicious food and super service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rajeev Ahooja
Went for family dinner at Quatrefoil, a Michelin recommended French restaurant in Hamilton. Brian, our server made sure that all our individual needs were catered to. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. They grow all the herbs used for cooking in their own backyard. Vegetables, meats and seafood are from local farms/ranches. The fair trade coffee vendor is all female owned and its taste is very smooth. We ordered: Salt Baked Beetroot & Butter Lettuce Salad Heirloom carrot, whipped goat cheese, beet crisp, apple vinaigrette
We live in rural Ontario and love to source good eating outside of the larger urban centres. Last night at Quatrefoil we experienced a top-notch setting, service and gastronomy. Our very informed server started us off by guiding us towards delicious cocktails. First courses of scallops and foie gras captured all the necessary subtlety of their star ingredients and were plated with austere artistry. Mains of west coast halibut and duck were perefctly cooked, again with an approach that highlighted inherent flavours without the fog of too much salt, fat or cloying seasoning. Desert, chocolate focussed, was, in a word - fun. We also enjoyed a bottle of wine and left this gorgeous atmosphere feeling like we had stepped into and then out of one of the finest dining experiences we have had in recent years. Although we found the meal to be a great value the prices may shock some. Five stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike S.
A taste of elegance in the town of Dundas. A limited menu with thoughtfully sourced and prepared dishes. Although the proteins were front and center, the accompaniment really stole the show. The heritage building and dining room were cozy…only complaint would be the music was a touch loud, but festive for the holiday season. Professional staff, we were celebrating a few occasions and they really went above and beyond to recognize. Quatrefoil deserves all the accolades they receive and we look to returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janis Butler
We celebrated my husband's 67th birthday last night at Quatrefoil. The food and atmosphere were fabulous! Our server Matt, went above and beyond to make our experience special. Very attentive but not overbearing, and did not make us feel rushed. We look forward to returning to this amazing place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Campbell
We celebrated our 9 year anniversary here and the entire experience was incredible. We only told the hostess that we were celebrating and they went out of their way to communicate this to our server. Our server not only congratulated us but gave us small glasses of non-alcoholic wine on the house after commenting that we don't drink alcohol. Our server and everyone else was incredibly warm and welcoming, the service was really wonderful. Of course the food was beyond incredible, but the service really made it a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elysia R
Exceptional food and service with a cozy atmosphere. We will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gillianne Shaver
Loved their updated steak tartare! and their brand of Prosecco!! Comfortable dining with excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy Kennedy
The cuisine was creative and delicious, and I especially enjoyed the pickerel dish. The selection of wines from around the world was exceptional. The staff were knowledgeable when presenting each dish, and their eagerness to please paired with a great sense of humor made the entire experience memorable.
Fantastic food. Friendly staff. One of the best overall meals I have had on a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Gray
Dropped in on the spur of the moment. Sat on the heated patio and received top notch service from Aby. He described the food perfectly, recommended superb wine pairings, and bantered hilariously with our usual server Kyle. The food was served to perfection, including a gluten free request. Everything was delicious. Scallops, the Tartar, Sea Bass with seasonal whipped root vegetables, and a Cumbraes Tenderloin to die for. Highly recommend this absolute gem, in beautiful downtown Dundas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avi Pandher
I came here for my birthday and had a phenomenal time. The tasting menu was well put together and our server Brian was delightful. I’l excited to come by again next year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carole Thompson
Very disappointed with the duck recipe. Very chewy to the point where it was unchewable. The chef needs to improve.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Richard Le Blanc
Michelin recommended for great reasons! Tasting menu on Friday Thoroughly enjoyed!!
I’m disappointed to have to write this, as I was truly excited going into the evening. The night began on a very high note. The scallop was one of the best dishes I’ve ever tasted, cooked to absolute perfection. Our waiter initially did a wonderful job, guiding us through the wine pairing and offering a thoughtful, engaging introduction to the meal.
The second course, mushroom cappelletti, was equally impressive. It was outstanding—I could have happily licked the plate.
Unfortunately, after this course, both the service and the overall experience noticeably declined. The tuna that followed was slightly overcooked and lacked flavor. We were left waiting for our wine pairing to the point where we had to make eye contact with the bar to get attention. Eventually, another server approached us and asked, “I guess you want your pairing?”—an odd and disappointing question given that we had clearly opted for the tasting menu with wine pairings.
The duck course was then dropped at the table without any explanation of the dish. I’m still not sure what components were included, but the flavor was overwhelmingly curry-forward and not pleasant on the palate. Once again, we had to wait for our wine pairing.
For a restaurant aiming to deliver a five-star dining experience, the inconsistency throughout the evening was extremely disappointing—especially considering it was my mother’s birthday. While the food itself showed moments of excellence, the service failed to match it. For me, the experience fell apart after the second course, and that was truly disheartening.
I left feeling very let down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Celebrated a birthday with a group - perfect group menu with delicious food and super service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for family dinner at Quatrefoil, a Michelin recommended French restaurant in Hamilton. Brian, our server made sure that all our individual needs were catered to.
The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. They grow all the herbs used for cooking in their own backyard. Vegetables, meats and seafood are from local farms/ranches. The fair trade coffee vendor is all female owned and its taste is very smooth.
We ordered:
Salt Baked Beetroot & Butter Lettuce Salad
Heirloom carrot, whipped goat cheese, beet crisp, apple vinaigrette
Field Mushroom Soup
Gouda crumb, sherry cream, sage & rosemary oil
Sea Scallops
Parsnip, pear, summer sausage, hazelnut, verjus butter sauce
Hand Cut Steak Tartare
Kenko pear, Jerusalem artichoke, porcini aioli, crispy shallot, Gouda & truffle popover
Foie Gras Torchon
Ontario quince, mustard seed, verjus jelly, puffed grains, toasted brioche
Wild Caught BC Halibut
Roasted onion, sweet potato cake, turnip, ginger vin blanc
Brome Lake Duck Breast
Sunchoke, savoy cabbage,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We live in rural Ontario and love to source good eating outside of the larger urban centres. Last night at Quatrefoil we experienced a top-notch setting, service and gastronomy. Our very informed server started us off by guiding us towards delicious cocktails. First courses of scallops and foie gras captured all the necessary subtlety of their star ingredients and were plated with austere artistry. Mains of west coast halibut and duck were perefctly cooked, again with an approach that highlighted inherent flavours without the fog of too much salt, fat or cloying seasoning. Desert, chocolate focussed, was, in a word - fun. We also enjoyed a bottle of wine and left this gorgeous atmosphere feeling like we had stepped into and then out of one of the finest dining experiences we have had in recent years. Although we found the meal to be a great value the prices may shock some. Five stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A taste of elegance in the town of Dundas. A limited menu with thoughtfully sourced and prepared dishes. Although the proteins were front and center, the accompaniment really stole the show. The heritage building and dining room were cozy…only complaint would be the music was a touch loud, but festive for the holiday season. Professional staff, we were celebrating a few occasions and they really went above and beyond to recognize. Quatrefoil deserves all the accolades they receive and we look to returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We celebrated my husband's 67th birthday last night at Quatrefoil. The food and atmosphere were fabulous! Our server Matt, went above and beyond to make our experience special. Very attentive but not overbearing, and did not make us feel rushed. We look forward to returning to this amazing place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We celebrated our 9 year anniversary here and the entire experience was incredible. We only told the hostess that we were celebrating and they went out of their way to communicate this to our server. Our server not only congratulated us but gave us small glasses of non-alcoholic wine on the house after commenting that we don't drink alcohol. Our server and everyone else was incredibly warm and welcoming, the service was really wonderful. Of course the food was beyond incredible, but the service really made it a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional food and service with a cozy atmosphere. We will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved their updated steak tartare! and their brand of Prosecco!!
Comfortable dining with excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cuisine was creative and delicious, and I especially enjoyed the pickerel dish. The selection of wines from around the world was exceptional. The staff were knowledgeable when presenting each dish, and their eagerness to please paired with a great sense of humor made the entire experience memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic food. Friendly staff. One of the best overall meals I have had on a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dropped in on the spur of the moment. Sat on the heated patio and received top notch service from Aby. He described the food perfectly, recommended superb wine pairings, and bantered hilariously with our usual server Kyle. The food was served to perfection, including a gluten free request. Everything was delicious. Scallops, the Tartar, Sea Bass with seasonal whipped root vegetables, and a Cumbraes Tenderloin to die for. Highly recommend this absolute gem, in beautiful downtown Dundas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here for my birthday and had a phenomenal time. The tasting menu was well put together and our server Brian was delightful. I’l excited to come by again next year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very disappointed with the duck recipe. Very chewy to the point where it was unchewable. The chef needs to improve.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Michelin recommended for great reasons!
Tasting menu on Friday
Thoroughly enjoyed!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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