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Quetzal, Toronto, ON

Quetzal

4.7
4.7
202 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Mexican
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.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 38 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Grill, Contemporary Mexican

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (647) 347-3663

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Steve Molnar

  • 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

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What 202 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Toronto / Ontario

    Mexican

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff. Lovely atmosphere
  2. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food, and very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back. The chefs table is a great experience but don’t wear a sweater as it can get quite hot!
  3. K

    Kajetan

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Tasting Menu had great portions, well seasoned, and overall was well priced.
  4. J

    Jjj1975

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always!
  5. T

    Tyler

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I ordered the curated menu. It started off well enough with two balanced, creative seafood starters that tempted my palate, but the rest of the meal fell short. An uncomfortably long wait time later, I was served an underwhelming masa course resembled a nacho with undercooked chorizo. The two fire-kissed vegetable dishes of mushrooms and cabbage failed to impress me. Lacking in diverse textures and flavours, I wasn't too fond of charred cabbage coated in sauce and mushrooms paired with a barely noticeable crema poblana. The main dish of octopus was tender as it gets, but the dominant flavour was of smoke, and not particularly pleasant. I was hoping for more textural diversity or tastes, perhaps more sweetness or acidity. The dessert was painfully rudimentary. A spoonful of hibiscus-flavoured cream studded with mint next to grilled pineapple is not at the echelon of complexity and inventiveness for a Michelin-starred restaurant. Perhaps it was an off day, but I'm disappointed for my first Michelin-starred restaurant experience. All the fire in the kitchen can't compensate for high-level cookery that misses the finer details.
  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, atmosphere and staff!
  7. JP

    JadeP

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tasting menu experience. Will be back and would recommend
  8. NP

    NicholasP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food. They accommodated our 9 month old without hesitation also!
  9. J

    Jessican

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal food & drinks. Service was fantastic. Will definitely come back
  10. K

    Kostiantyn

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in Toronto. Michelin star well deserved
  11. S

    Sandraf

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    absolutely delicious, casual vibes, and the service was amazing
  12. M

    Maddy

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    the food was not good and very small. extremely overpriced and underwhelming! the drink selection is horrible
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Each course was elite, service was impeccable, ambience was perfect. 10/10 would recommend.
  14. H

    Heensoon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing food and excellent service. would highly recommend.
  15. ZR

    ZacharyR

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went after the leafs game and the game was delayed due to overtime. They accommodated us and brought us in when we arrived with a smile. Great spot.
  16. SB

    SnehaB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grabbed a quick cocktail and appetizer before heading out for our main dinner, it was fantastic! our server was kind enough to bring a sparkler and cake for my fiancés 28th birthday! Overall fantastic experience
  17. M

    Moix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best restaurant I've ever been to. Hats off to the chef!!
  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food, service was great!
  19. AG

    AmishGandhi77

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time trying Quetzal and it was an incredible experience! Truly lived up the their recent Michelin Star rating! The food was so good and unique, cocktails were amazing and service was excellent!
  20. T

    Trusko

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible birthday meal, service was impeccable, highly recommend
  21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous. Great service and excellent flavours. Good portion sizes for sharing.
  22. ES

    EagleSun

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible, best Latino food I’ve ever had. Great space with expert service, each dish is described in detail. Unbelievably complex flavours and textures.
  23. P

    Peter

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, sitting at the chef’s bar was a treat.
  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food & service was superb. Would recommend doing the tasting menu - best value & allows to try many dishes. Top notch restaurant, can’t wait to go back.
  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an amazing culinary experience. Highly recommend!!
  26. J

    Johnvg

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Quetzal several times over the last few years and we and our friends have raved about it. This time we went to check out Quetzal because of their Michelin star award. We chose the Chef's menu as usual. Hard to believe but the flavours were even more exquisite. The service was outstanding. Thanks Michelin for finally recognizing what we knew all along, "Quetzal, a very special place". Thanks Matt, Camila, Emily, Petra and many others that made it an extra special experience.
  27. MB

    MBeez

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just yummy. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent.
  28. OP

    OliviaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had the best dining experience at Quetzal Toronto. The service was outstanding and the food was incredible. Cocktails are very original and fun. Overall would come back!
  29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We got a recommendation by an amazing server at another restaurant to check this place out and we are SO happy we did. We sat at the chefs bar (Fire Bar) with a perfect view of all the action and the amazing cooking methods they utilize. Coat check was seamless. We were seated promptly. Waited a little while before anyone came to us for drinks but I think a number of big tables had just been sat before we arrived so very understandable. The food is where this place shined brighter than words can express. Each dish was very unique and true to the cuisine they were representing. Each ingredient in each dish maintained their individuality letting themselves be known all while coming together to create a unified and unique culture expressing itself to your pallet. All masa dishes were phenomenal with corn imported from Mexico nixtamalized and ground in house. The ceviche was an all time favourite of our group and the endive dip was so refreshing and complex. We also indulged in non alcoholic cocktails and unlike many places they take pride in these cocktails making sure you have a very flavourful and unique experience as well. Overall I will be coming back many more times when life allows for it and I recommend you check it out too.
  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food even greater attention to detail by the waitress
  31. J

    Jean

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere and service. Loved all dishes except the octopus. It was tender but lacked flavour. Cocktails were delicious and the duck was perfection.
  32. JJ

    JJSmith

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    good food, prices were reasonable, great cocktails and service
  33. G

    Graca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good! My friend and I did the tasting menu for $95. It was definitely an experience. I didn't love the queiso masa and the mushrooms but the rest did not disappoint. Staff were lovely and the restaurant is beautiful.
  34. PD

    PabloD

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    We did not find this the "Michelin Star" experience that we expected. Uncomfortable seating, inattentive service, food was uneven. Some dishes were very good (mushrooms & generally the sauces) but the steak was tough and we sent it back. Grilled fish was just average and kale served with it was inedible. In our opinion, just an average place overall.
  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner, awesome stuff, fantastic food
  36. AK

    AlexiaK

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very tasty food. Friendly and warm staff. Iconic restaurant design.
  37. CH

    CaseyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing birthday with a close friend and they looked after us so much! We both had an incredible night and would highly recommend.
  38. J

    Jaay

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food here were both 100/10 and absolutely loved sitting at the Chefs counter. Any time I had a question about how my food was made the chefs happily answered with detail. An amazing dinning experience!
  39. C

    Ct76

    Central Coast

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent choice and variety. Food was good. However it's very noisey in there.
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible, the taste of each dish was different and was absolutely delicious! The service was excellent, will definitely be back!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Quetzal is rated 4.7 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Quetzal

419 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    College Street and Bathurst Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Little Italy / College St.

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Grill, Contemporary Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Steve Molnar

  • 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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