Quetzal is one of my favourite michelin restaurants in Toronto. Every time I visit, food gets even better. Scallop and octopus are a must-try. Tajima rib eye and A5 wagyu were one of the best steak I ever had. The mushroom dish goes extremely well with the steak. I tried many cocktails/ mocktails/ wine at Quetzal as well and it certainly gave me a more refined Mexican experience. Servers are very kind and friendly. I wish I could give 10 stars if there was an option!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow and Argentinian Shrimp
Saskia Connelly
Great drinks, food and service! Isabella was amazing and super
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dave rusli
Great food, got the empanada and the aguachile. Delicious. The drinks were great too. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason
Honest Review: Similar to some of the other lower reviews, I'm surprised by the Michelin Star, given that the food isn't anything special. We ordered the scallop ceviche, lamb barbacoa, pastor tacos, and the bone marrow - all tasted ok. Service wasn't great for a fine dining experience, but I geberally favor the food experience anyway. However, the food lacks distinction, authentic mexican flavors, and any stand-out dishes. At this level of dining (compared to Alo), it seems like it was night and day difference. If you're looking for an overpriced dinner with some tender pork in a homemade taco shell, this might be the spot!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
ilana
I have been to a few michelin restaurants around the world and Quetzal has quickly stolen 1st place in my rankings. I would go back and have every single thing I ordered again: lamb (extremely tender / generously fatty and has chocolate mole !!wow!!), top-tier bone marrow and juicy shrimp, scallop ceviche (surprise crunch from leek), lamb empanada (jam-packed with tender flavour), garlic scallops (loved the green broth!) and coconut dessert. Special mention to our waitress Camilla who formidably explained the menu and gave us the best suggestions. The level of hospitality and attention to detail was 2nd to no one as well. The moment I dropped my napkin, it was picked up and replaced the next second. Any left over precipitation from my drink on the table, cleaned up swiftly like magic! Can't wait to come back !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Ceviche, Bone Marrow and Argentinian Shrimp
David Luu
Great experience! Tasting menu is good value, big portions. Amazing food, service and ambiance!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bryton Li
This is a nice restaurant with a cozy vide, friendly service, and amazing food. The food was fresh, with all of its components working together, creating a harmony of flavours. I sat at the chefs counter, which was really nice as you got to watch how the restaurant ran, with the table also having a nice and cozy vibe because of the fire. The service was friendly and attentive. Overall I really enjoyed my expertise and would recommend. Thank you quetzal.
Go. Go right now. It’s that’s devine. From the atmosphere to the food to the drinks. Everything was perfect. We sat at the chefs table (a must) and did the tasting menu with wine pairings. The sommelier is out of this world and was incredibly thoughtful with his choices to amplify our meal. The black garlic mole will haunt your dreams it’s so complex with flavours. It’s a true foodies journey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Ceviche, Bone Marrow and Argentinian Shrimp, Beet Salad
Solomon Mendonca
The atmosphere and staff were amazing and gracious. The food is definitely pretentious.This is a place you go for a date night, not if you want to necessarily experience mindblowing food you would want to try again. But great ambience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Mark Holland
Really great spot get the bone marrow
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow and Argentinian Shrimp
Outstanding food and service. The curated menu was 11/10. We wanted something seafood-focused and they truly delivered. The seabream was perfection. Highly recommend chef counter seating - it makes the experience so special watching the magic happen. Great vibes all around!
TarynD
Probably one of the best experiences we've had in some time. Excellent well thought through authentic food and presentation, stellar service and beautiful atmosphere. Simple to see why this restaurant has been so celebrated, well deserved and we will definitely be back several times.
StrychnalT
Amazing. Would come back for a la carte style. Did the curated menu and did not disappoint. However, my friend did not eat scallops and they served him a Vegan focused dish as opposed to to perhaps a meat/seafood equivalent but I guess we should have asked what the substitute was and requested a meat equivalent. Overall no complaints
Yumi K
We had the sample menu that the staff picked our meals for. We were very happy with the choices that were brought to us. Almost everything tasted amazing. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the Mole, which could just be a preference thing for me. Everything else was absolutely delicious though. The meats were extremely tender, the veggies were crisp and flavorful, it all just went well together. The service was great, the staff was very attentive. I left there very full and very happy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dani Q
Wonderful experience! I’d recommend booking at the chef’s counter to watch them cook and plate the dishes. Food was delicious and service super attentive.
Quetzal is one of my favourite michelin restaurants in Toronto. Every time I visit, food gets even better. Scallop and octopus are a must-try. Tajima rib eye and A5 wagyu were one of the best steak I ever had. The mushroom dish goes extremely well with the steak. I tried many cocktails/ mocktails/ wine at Quetzal as well and it certainly gave me a more refined Mexican experience. Servers are very kind and friendly. I wish I could give 10 stars if there was an option!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow and Argentinian Shrimp
Great drinks, food and service! Isabella was amazing and super
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, got the empanada and the aguachile. Delicious. The drinks were great too. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honest Review: Similar to some of the other lower reviews, I'm surprised by the Michelin Star, given that the food isn't anything special. We ordered the scallop ceviche, lamb barbacoa, pastor tacos, and the bone marrow - all tasted ok. Service wasn't great for a fine dining experience, but I geberally favor the food experience anyway. However, the food lacks distinction, authentic mexican flavors, and any stand-out dishes. At this level of dining (compared to Alo), it seems like it was night and day difference. If you're looking for an overpriced dinner with some tender pork in a homemade taco shell, this might be the spot!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have been to a few michelin restaurants around the world and Quetzal has quickly stolen 1st place in my rankings. I would go back and have every single thing I ordered again: lamb (extremely tender / generously fatty and has chocolate mole !!wow!!), top-tier bone marrow and juicy shrimp, scallop ceviche (surprise crunch from leek), lamb empanada (jam-packed with tender flavour), garlic scallops (loved the green broth!) and coconut dessert. Special mention to our waitress Camilla who formidably explained the menu and gave us the best suggestions. The level of hospitality and attention to detail was 2nd to no one as well. The moment I dropped my napkin, it was picked up and replaced the next second. Any left over precipitation from my drink on the table, cleaned up swiftly like magic! Can't wait to come back !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Ceviche, Bone Marrow and Argentinian Shrimp
Great experience! Tasting menu is good value, big portions. Amazing food, service and ambiance!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is a nice restaurant with a cozy vide, friendly service, and amazing food. The food was fresh, with all of its components working together, creating a harmony of flavours. I sat at the chefs counter, which was really nice as you got to watch how the restaurant ran, with the table also having a nice and cozy vibe because of the fire. The service was friendly and attentive. Overall I really enjoyed my expertise and would recommend. Thank you quetzal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom & Shishito, Tortillas, Pulpo Grilled Octopus, Sikil Pak
Go. Go right now. It’s that’s devine. From the atmosphere to the food to the drinks. Everything was perfect. We sat at the chefs table (a must) and did the tasting menu with wine pairings. The sommelier is out of this world and was incredibly thoughtful with his choices to amplify our meal. The black garlic mole will haunt your dreams it’s so complex with flavours. It’s a true foodies journey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Ceviche, Bone Marrow and Argentinian Shrimp, Beet Salad
The atmosphere and staff were amazing and gracious. The food is definitely pretentious.This is a place you go for a date night, not if you want to necessarily experience mindblowing food you would want to try again. But great ambience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Really great spot get the bone marrow
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow and Argentinian Shrimp
Restaurantji Recommends
Outstanding food and service. The curated menu was 11/10. We wanted something seafood-focused and they truly delivered. The seabream was perfection. Highly recommend chef counter seating - it makes the experience so special watching the magic happen. Great vibes all around!
Probably one of the best experiences we've had in some time. Excellent well thought through authentic food and presentation, stellar service and beautiful atmosphere. Simple to see why this restaurant has been so celebrated, well deserved and we will definitely be back several times.
Amazing. Would come back for a la carte style. Did the curated menu and did not disappoint. However, my friend did not eat scallops and they served him a Vegan focused dish as opposed to to perhaps a meat/seafood equivalent but I guess we should have asked what the substitute was and requested a meat equivalent. Overall no complaints
We had the sample menu that the staff picked our meals for. We were very happy with the choices that were brought to us. Almost everything tasted amazing. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the Mole, which could just be a preference thing for me. Everything else was absolutely delicious though. The meats were extremely tender, the veggies were crisp and flavorful, it all just went well together. The service was great, the staff was very attentive. I left there very full and very happy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wonderful experience! I’d recommend booking at the chef’s counter to watch them cook and plate the dishes. Food was delicious and service super attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5