Quetzal

Went here to celebrate a birthday and we got the chef’s counter reservation. Everything we tried was excellent! The restaurant was able to customize most items to be vegetarian friendly! They also made the birthday special with a candle. Definitely delivers on the Michelin star worthy dishes, service and atmosphere!

December 30, 2024 on Google

Quetzal was the restaurant to which I lost my tasting menu v-card, and boy am I glad it was her. The Michelin starred restaurant gave both my girlfriend and I a fantastic night. The starting dishes; the black salad, the ceviche, and the lamb empanada were fantastic and I highly recommend ordering them to anyone deciding to dine here. The mains; the mushrooms dish, the pork and grilled pineapple, as well as the octopus were good too, though less than the starters, with only the pork being comparable, a playful make-your-own tacos dish that was a fun part of the night. The finale of the night, the avocado ice cream, was a great dessert; rich and creamy and sweet, what more could one want. The service at Quetzal, and the atmosphere were great as well. One part of the night that I did not mention were the scallops, oh boy what can I say about the scallops, they were tender, flavorful, and on such a wonderful night they were the best part, they are a must order dish. To make a long review short, go to Quetzal, it is one of the best restaurants in Toronto, I highly recommend!

December 22, 2024 on Google

We came here for our 12 Year Anniversary and overall had a fantastic dinner. We did the chefs tasting and wine pairing - we asked to have the PORK SECRETO AL PASTOR but the other dished were up to the chef. There was a tiny issue with one of the dishes. I notified my server and they made up for it. Everyone was very attentive and we would come back to try more dishes.

December 7, 2024 on Google

Honestly not even sure to start with this one. Absolutely blown away! From the incredible warm welcome we received from Lewis upon arrival, to the impeccable service by George and the team, to every single dish we tried. Our group of 6 decided to agree on a bunch of dishes to try and share and it was undoubtedly an amazing choice. We got to try over 15+ dishes, each with their own deliciousness. The wood fire cooking was so amazing and the interior design of the restaurant had great vibes. The flavors of the dishes were incredibly layered and impressive offering evolving flavor profiles throughout each bite! This was my 4th Michelin restaurant (first in Canada), and undoubtedly my best. We already can’t wait to come back to this incredible fabulous establishment.

December 2, 2024 on Google

Quetzal was the first Michelin Star restaurant I've ever been to and it honestly shocked me. Shocked me at how good the entire experience was. I went with 3 friends and one of them was celebrating their birthday, we got the tasting menu divided into four and as a person who generally is picky with food, I tried every single dish and was left with my jaw wide open. The variety of flavours and combination I experienced that night was outstanding, not to mention the excellent service and the amazing setting and ambiance. It was definitely a Michelin star experience, and I am planning the day I come back and bring someone special with me to try this place out again. 10/10

November 6, 2024 on Google

Food was great, as you would expect. Great atmosphere. It could have been a perfect experience but we left with a sour taste in our mouths over a service-related issue. We opted for the tasting menu and were told that it is flexible and we can say if there is something that we really want or not. Our fault - we didn't know there is a steak tartare option on the menu that we don't really eat, so we were a bit frustrated getting that as our first course. Then we saw the bone marrow dish, served next to us and it looked great so we asked if we could try that - we got the dish (and so happy we did as it was amazing), but we were charged separately for it. We noticed it was the full size dish so we were wondering, but when we only got 1 dessert to share, we figured that was the offset - until we got the bill. What really ticked us off is that, towards the end of our meal, two separate couples seating next to us, who were served by another waiter, were given a MUCH better explanation of how the tasting menu works - that you can look at the entire menu, choose dishes you want, consult on what you're getting, and ensure you try all the dishes you want to try. That is NOT what we were advised and, had we got that kind of an explanation, it would have been a whole different experience. Paying $135/person on food only you have certain expectations. having to add $50+ for another dish and sharing just one dessert (when we later heard from a friend who recommended the restaurant that they got to try 2 desserts just a couple of weeks earlier), was less than we expected. I feel bad for rating service lower as the rest of the service was awesome, but this one thing is really what soured our experience.

November 5, 2024 on Google

Thos was my first Michelin star experience, and it was magical. My wife and I went to celebrate our anniversary and we were thrilled from start to finish. When arriving at the restaraunt, we were greeted and offered coat check (free of charge). We were seated and greeted by our waitress who made drink and food suggestions, including the curated menu which we already knew we would get. The best part about the curated menu is that you can let the server know what you prefer/don't prefer. Every tables curated menu looks different, and for the cost of the menu per person, you get A TON of food. The highlights for me were the fresh tortillas and the main course with fish, pork, and sweet potatoes. The menu felt perfect for the fall, and the service was impeccable throughout. We always received prompt service, new plates and utensils each course, and when you left the table for any reason a waiter would ensure your napkin was refolded and chair was pushed in. Truly a wonderful experience and WELL worth the money.

October 27, 2024 on Google

We did the curated menu and all the dishes that we had were delicious! The cocktails were great as well. We had 10 dishes. There was a lot of variety and different flavours. All were great and unique! Thanks for wonderful experience

October 7, 2024 on Google