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Quetzal, Toronto, ON
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Quetzal

CAN$51 and over
Mexican
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Quetzal

4.9
CAN$51 and over
Mexican
Little Italy / College St.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
At Quetzal, we celebrate regional Mexican cuisine, inspired by traditional flavours and cooking styles, all cooked over a 28 foot-long open fire that runs the span of the hot line.  Traditional moles, sauces and little-known native ingredients are transported to Toronto and infused with the bounty of local Ontario and Canadian produce, for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Quetzal is located at the corner of College & Bathurst, at the edges of four Toronto hotspot neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Kensington Market, Harbord Village, and the Annex.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Steve Molnar

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2024

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2023

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: Fire-kissed flavours from a wood-burning grill and lesser-seen Mexican dishes that go beyond tacos and tostadas earned Quetzal a MICHELIN star. A creative cocktail menu centred on tequila and mezcal, plus a curvy, eye-catching ceiling that channels a Mexican market, complete the restaurant’s ultra-cool vibe.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Grill, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 347-3663
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross Street
    College Street and Bathurst Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What 954 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Mexican

  • Toronto

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quetzal offers an "amazing experience" with "exceptional food and service." Guests rave about the curated menus, which cater to dietary needs and showcase innovative Mexican flavors. Highlights include the scallop ceviche, bone marrow with shrimp, and creative cocktails. While some find it noisy and pricey, the "outstanding" quality makes it a must-visit.

954 Reviews
  1. Shahryar

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is very cosy and the service was great. The food was the real star, especially the Garlic Butter Scallops and Empanada. Would definitely come back!

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  2. Kristin

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding and so is the service. This is our second time dining at Quetzal and it was just as good. This is such a great spot in Toronto.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar given difficulty getting a table. Service and friendliness of the bartender was excellent. Went with the chefs choice menu and no regrets. Will visit again!

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  4. Reh

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very accommodating and friendly, and we really enjoyed the food!

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  5. maria

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience at Quetzal. Wonderful food, service and cocktails. Bravo! Try the scallops.

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  6. Emmanuel

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The curated menu was to die for and the service was excellent 10/10 definitely recommend

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  7. Christopher

    Dorset

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am not vastly experienced in eating at starred restaurants! Quetzal was bigger than I had imagined and had a very young clientele-but this added to the buzz. A vibrant atmosphere! Our table of four went for the tasting menu and beverage flight (i wondered why it said ‘beverage’ and then got wine, sake, cider and tequila). The thing that most impressed me was the server customising our tasting menu to some individual choices and cutting out any dislikes………..it was an awful lot of food! The drinks kept coming as well! No detail needed-suffice to say every dish was amazing. The bill was well in line for what we got. Loved it start to finish-thank you Quetzal!

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  8. Nathan

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at the chef table. The cooks, sommelier, waiters, chef are amazing and want to share their passion Very different restaurant with proper character and interest of cooking food in a different way. First time that I try a Michelin star restaurant in Toronto that actually worth the star.

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  9. jennisa

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always choose the tasting menu - best value in the city!

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  10. DocFH

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice food. Did the tasting menu. Creative. Expensive

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FAQs

Quetzal is rated 4.9 stars by 954 OpenTable diners.

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Quetzal

4.9
CAN$51 and over
Mexican
Little Italy / College St.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Quetzal

419 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross Street
    College Street and Bathurst Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Grill, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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