Owners jennifer gittins and michael van den winkel have been a part of the yonge & eglinton scene for over 15 years. Quince is a casual neighbourhood bistro in the heart of mid-town toronto, boasting an exciting new look created by commute home.
Chef peter tompkins offers fresh, light, “mediterranian bistro” fare. Using seasonal and sustainable ingredients, whenever possible.
Come for a bite…come for a drink… come and enjoy with friends.
Quince Bistro
We will be closed this summer for all statutory holiday Mondays! Enjoy the long weekends everybody!
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About UsOpen or Close
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Our MenuOpen or Close
*** Sample Menu ***
APPETIZERS
Daily soup 8
Perth County natural raised Berkshire pork terrine / toasts & pickles 8
Butter lettuce / Mahone cheese, Marcona almonds, lemon vinaigrette 12
Grilled chorizo / crispy potatoes, watercress, aioli 10
Treviso & Belgian Endive salad / Niagara prosciutto, Saba, grana padano 14
Dutch poutine/ peanut braised beef, cheese curds 9
Mixed greens / sherry vinaigrette 8
Warm mushroom tart/ roasted onion, melted tallegio 14
PASTA
(all pastas are house made)
Fettucini / tuna conserva, piperade, black olives, capers 19
Linguini / assorted mushrooms, soft egg, black truffle, fine herbs, grana padano 18
Potato gnocchi / red wine braised brisket, arugula, pine nuts, grana padano 19
ENTREES
Daily pot pie/ mixed greens 19
Steak frites (grass fed- hormone free)/ flat iron, caramelized onions, red wine jus 23
Pan seared filet of salmon /chermoula, new potato, spring vegetables, preserved lemon 24
Grilled Pork Chop / warm potato green bean smoked bacon salad, cider vinaigrette, pickled mustard seeds 24
Grilled Chicken breast / grilled asparagus, lemon hazelnut vinaigrette, pickled honey mushrooms 23
Crispy braised lamb shoulder / minted pea puree, spring vegetables, lamb jus 25
SIDES
Grilled Asparagus 7
Grilled rapini / confit garlic lemon 7
Hand cut frites / lemon aioli 7
SMALL BITES
Marinated olives 4
Chicken croquettes / Dijon mustard 5
House made potato chips 4
Charcuterie / toast and accompaniments, coppa, salumi toscano, Niagara prosciutto, summer sausage, 16
Cheese / Roaring 40′s blue, Delice de Bourgogne, Italian job Lincolnshire poacher / 5 each
WHITE BY THE BOTTLE ***SAMPLE MENU***
$35
2010 Sauvignon Blanc Porta Chile
$45
2010 Torre di Giano Lungarotti Italy
2010 Gavi di Gavi Il Doge Broglia Italy
2010 Grenache Beckman Vineyards California
2009 Corbieres Berail Lagarde France$55
2010 Sauvignon Blanc Forrest Estate New Zealand
201o Gouveio blend Crasto Portugal
2009 Albarinho Vina Cartin Spain
2010 Riesling Charles Baker Stratus Niagara
2010 Soave Pieropan Italy$65
2009 Chardonnay county Norman Hardie Prince Edward County
2009 Pinot Gris Cristom Estate Oregon
2007 Chardonnay Tandem Estate Russian River California
2008 Sauvignon Blanc Star Lane California
2009 Chardonnay Quarry Vineyard Tawse Winery Niagara
2009 Esporao White Riserva Portugal$75
2009 Sauvignon Blanc Peter Franus California
2008 Chablis Domaine Servin France$85
2008 Chardonnay Miner Napa California
2008 Chardonnay Groth Vineyards Napa California
2009 Sancerre Comte La Fond Loire Valley FranceRED BY THE BOTTLE
$35
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Porta Chile
2009 Agil Red Luis Louro Portugal$45
2008 Chianti Colli Sinesi Coppaia Italy
2009 Primitivo Fuedi di San Marzano Italy
2009 Merlot Stimson Estate Washington Estate
2010 Touriga nacional Carm Douro Portugal$55
2009 Barbera d’Alba Vigna Fontanelle Ascheri Italy
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Cypress Vineyards California
2009 Costieres de Nimes Michel Gassier France
2009 Rosso di Montepulciano Gattavecchi Italy
2008 Pinot Noir Bogle Vineyards California
2009 Zinfandel Lodi Vineyards RavensWood California$65
2007 Cote du Rhone Vielles Vignes santa Duc France
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Hess Select California
2007 Dolcetta d’Alba Vignavillej Brovia Italy
2007 Mencia Losada Vinos de Finca Spain
2009 Carrignan T.H. Vina Undurraga Chile$75
2009 barbera d’Alba Castello di Verduno Italy
2009 2007 Stratus Red Niagara
2009 Cabernet / Grenache Cesca Vicent Priorat Spain
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Ste Michelle Indian Wells Washington State
2009 Pinot Noir County Norman Hardie Prince Edward County
2007 Chianti Classico Riserva Montegiachi Italy$85
2004 Brunello di Montalcino Citille di Sopra Tuscany Italy
2008 Syrah / Cab Franc / Merlot Insoglio Tenuta di Biserno Tuscany Italy
2006 Barolo Bussia Silvano Bolmida Italy
2005 Rubesco Riserva Lungarotti Puglia Italy$95
2006 Barbaresco La Ca Novo Italy
2007 Sangrantino di Montefalco Lungarotti Puglia Italy
2007 Chianti Riserva Badia a Passignano Antinori Italy$105
2005 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva La Lecciaia Tuscany Italy
2008 Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot Premiere Grand Cru France
2007 Cabernet / Merlot Il Pino do Biserno Tuscany Italy
2008 Chateau Beau – Sejour Becot Premier Grand Cru Classe FranceCOCKTAILS 2oz
***Sample Menu***
Mocktini (no alcohol) / Fresh Guava, orange, tangerine, peach 5
Quince / Absolut Pear Vodka, Apple Sourz, pear juice, quince
purée, fresh lime 11Lemon Mule / Absolut Vodka, fresh lemon and ginger juice, sugar
syrup, fresh mint, splash of soda 11Bubbly Blood Orange / Campari bitters, Triple Sec, Fresh blood
orange juice, topped with Proseco 11Dutch Caesar / Tequila, Clamato juice, Sambal, Ketjap Manis,
Celery bitters, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime 11White Cosmo / Absolut vodka, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, White
Cranberry, a great alternative 11Mixed Berry Mojito / Bacardi rum, fresh berry juices, crushed
mint leaves, squeeze of lime 11(We use CHASERS for all our fresh juices)
PROSECO & CHAMPAGNE
Proseco Brut Villa Sandi Italy Glass (5 oz.) 10 / Bottle 48
Cava Pares Balta Brut NV Glass (5 oz.) 10 / Bottle 48
Veuve Clicquot France Bottle 130WHITE BY THE GLASS
2009 Pinot Gris Calamus Estate Niagara
3 oz. 5.25 / 5 oz. 8.50 / H/L 28 / Bottle 422009 Albarinho Vina Cartin Spain
3 oz. 5.75 / 5 oz. 9 / H/L 30 / Bottle 452008 Pinot Grigio Villa Sandi Italy
3 oz. 5.25 / 5 oz. 8.50 / H/L 28 / Bottle 422009 Sauvignon Blanc Arresti Chile
3 oz. 5.25 / 5 oz. 8.50 / H/L 28 / Bottle 422009 Chardonnay Guenoc California
3 oz. 4.75 / 5 oz. 7.50 / H/L 25.50 / Bottle 38RED BY THE GLASS
2008 Malbec Finca Martha Argentina
3 oz. 5.75 / 5 oz. 9 / H/L 30 / Bottle 452007 Merlot Stimson Estate Washington State
3 oz. 5.25 / 5 oz. 8.50 / H/L 28 / Bottle 422009 Chianti Colli Fioentini I Mori Italy
3 oz. 5.75 / 5 oz. 9 / H/L 30 / Bottle 452007 Shiraz Earthworks Australia
3 oz. 5.75 / 5 oz. 9 / H/L 30 / Bottle 452009 Carménère Sibaris Underraga Chile
3 oz. 5.25 / 5 oz. 8.50 / H/L 28 / Bottle 42DRAUGHT BEERS $8
Leffe Brun Belgium 12oz
Stella Artois Belgium 14oz
Grolsch Netherlands 16oz
Creemore Ontario 18oz
SINGLE MALT
Glenfiddich 12 year $11
Balvenie 12 Year $11
Glenlivet 12 year $11
Macallan 12 Year $12
Dalwhinnie 15 Year $13
Lagavulin 16 Year $14
Tallisker 10 Year $13
All prices do not include HST$8
Warm Apple Tart Tatin / caramelized apples, puff pastry, vanilla ice cream
Vanilla and Almond Pot au Crème / House made biscotti
Chocolate Brownie / “Greg’s” vanilla ice cream, chocolate and
caramel sauce, Chantilly creamWarm Spiced Butterscotch Steamed Pudding / crème anglaise
House made biscotti 4
CHEESE
Roaring 40’s Blue, Australia 5
Seal Bay Cheddar, aged 5 years, Australia 5
Le Cendrillon, Quebec 5
Sauvagine, Quebec 5
SPECIALTY COFFEE
Macanudo Frangelico, Amaretto, cream 9
Errol Flynn Brandy, Grand Marnier, cream 9
DESSERT WINE 1oz
Late Harvest Riesling Cave Spring 2007 Niagara 8
Sémillon Ice Wine Stratus 2008 Niagara 10
PORTS & GRAPPA 1oz
Taylor Fladgate 10 year Tawny 10
Taylor Fladgate 20 year Tawny 14
Moscato Grappa di Monovitigno 8
Sarpa di Poli 10
Sample Menu
APPETIZERS
Chicken croquettes / Dijon mustard 7
Charcuterie / toast and accompaniments 16
Dutch Poutine / spicy braised beef, peanut sauce, cheese curds 9
Daily soup 8
Mixed greens / sherry vinaigrette 8
Arugula and Fennel Salad / haricots vert, shaved fennel, preserved lemon vinaigrette, shaved parmesan 12
Grilled chorizo / crispy potatoes, watercress, aioli 10
House made terrine / pickles, toasts 11
Poached quince salad/ spiced walnuts, roaring 40′s blue cheese, frisee, arugula 12
GRILLED PANINI
(choice of frites or salad)
Flat Iron steak / caramelized onion, tomato jam, provolone cheese 12Roasted chicken / arugula, confit tomato, goat cheese 12
PASTAS
(all pastas are house made)
Papparadelle “Bianco” / veal ragu, oregano, pecorino crotonese 16
Potato gnocchi/ red wine braise beef brisket, arugula, pine nuts, grano padano 16
Fettucine / peas, radicchio, smoked bacon, black truffel oil, pecorino crotonese 16
ENTREES
Seared beef tenderloin salad / arugula, shaved grana padano, fried capers, crispy shallots, black truffle aioli, roasted potatoes 16
Grilled salmon / harissa ratatouille, Israeli cous cous, preserved lemon gremolata 17
Steak frites flat iron / caramelized onions, red wine just 17
SIDES
Grilled rapini / lemon 6
Hand cut frites / lemon aioli 7
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Private DiningOpen or Close
Our lower level private dining area is a stylish and comfortable area with a bar lounge and a separate dining room. Available for lunch and dinner, this space is ideal for functions of all types, both personal and corporate.
We offer sit down dining for groups of 10 to 40 people, and stand up cocktail receptions up to 60 people.
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Features of the room include:
- A flat screen T.V. to view a slide show, display a video or, to watch the game
- You can bring your own music to play either an iPod or laptop
- We also have a full screen (available at an additional cost) and can arrange rentals of all audio visual equipment.
- We can also provide you with a host bar, cash bar, full service or specialty cocktail bar
- Balloons, flowers and any other decorations are all available upon request
- We have plenty of parking lots in the area as well there is parking on Yonge Street and all side streets.
To book your next event please contact Jennifer or Joelle at (416) 488-2110
Or e-mail info@quincetoronto.comThank you for considering Quince for your next function
EXTRAS FOR THE TABLE
House marinated olives …4
Herb salted frites, aioli …7
Crisp flatbread and bread sticks cumin scented chick pea spread …2
$38
FIRST
House made soup
Assorted mixed lettuces, oven dried cherry tomatoes, sweet onion, radish, sherry vinaigrette
SECOND
House Made Gnocchi, tomato, red wine braised beef brisket, arugula, pine nuts and grano padano
Roasted Chicken breast, peas, assorted mushrooms quinoa, red wine jus
Grilled filet of salmon, chermoula, new potatoes, spring vegetables, preserved lemon
THIRD
Warm chocolate bread pudding, crème anglaise
Vanilla crème brulee, house made biscotti
*All items are seasonal and subject to availability and do not include taxes & 18% gratuity
EXTRAS FOR THE TABLE
House marinated olives …4
Herb salted frites, aioli …7
Crisp flatbread and bread sticks cumin scented chick pea spread …2
$48
FIRST
(choose 3 items)
House made soup
Assorted mixed lettuces, oven dried cherry tomatoes, sweet onion, sherry vinaigrette
Tomato Tart, herbed goat’s cheese, caramelized onions, arugula pistou
Treviso, pear & Belgian endive salad, Niagara prosciutto, Saba, grana padano
Butter lettuce / Mahone cheese, Marcona almonds, lemon vinaigrette
SECOND
(choose 3 items)
House Made Gnocchi, tomato, red wine braised beef brisket, arugula, pine nuts, grana padano
Grilled filet of salmon, asparagus, peas, new potatoes, chermoula, preserved lemon
Roasted Chicken breast, peas, assorted mushrooms, quinoa, red wine jus
Crispy braised lamb shoulder, minted pea puree, spring vegetables, lamb jus
Grilled Strip loin, horse radish and mustard crust, fingerlings, mushrooms & red wine braised pearl onions
THIRD
Warm chocolate bread pudding, crème anglaise
Vanilla crème brulee, house made biscotti
*All items are seasonal and subject to availability and do not include taxes & 18% gratuity
Chicken croquettes, Dijon mustard …2
Shrimp & chili pot stickers, ginger soy sauce, and coriander cress …3
Sweet Onion & Potato Galette, tomato jam …3
Seared tuna, sweet chili sauce …4
Grilled beef, potato chip, celeriac horseradish …3
Herb and Gruyere cheese profiteroles …2
Prosciutto wrapped bread sticks …3
Pulled pork sliders, caramelized onions, provolone cheese …4
House made frites, …3
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News & EventsOpen or Close
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Pay No Corkage
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Don’t forget our no corkage Mondays and Tuesdays
Dig into you wine cellar or pay a visit to the LCBO across the street,
with no corkage why not?
(Sorry but not offered during Summerlicious, Winterlicious and all Holidays. There is a 2 bottle maximum per table. )
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Book our Private Dining Room and Bar Lounge
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Consider our private dining room and bar lounge for your next event.
We can accommodate sit down dinners for up to 40 people and cocktail parties for up to 50 people.
For more information speak to Jennifer 416 488-2110
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Rijsttafel Evenings at Quince
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THANKS EVERYONE FOR COMING OUT FOR OUR RIJSTTAFEL NIGHT
(april 24th),
IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST ONES YET IN OUR OPINION!
STAY TUNED FOR WHEN THE NEXT ONE WILL BE
WE ANNOUNCE IT FIRST ON THE BLACKBOARD AND THEN ON THE NEWSLETTER SO MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR E-MAIL ADRESS.
FOLLOW US ON Facebook or Twitter.
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Summerlicious July 5 – 20, 2013
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We will be participating again in the City of Toronto’s Summerlicious program running July 5 – 20. We will be offering a $25 set menu for dinner and a $15 set menu for lunch.
Reservations for American Express card holders begin June 18 and all other reservation start on June 20th…remember the dates as we fill up fast.
Hope you can join us!
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Contact UsOpen or Close
- info@quincetoronto.com
- 2110 Yonge Street M4S 2A5 Toronto Ontario, Canada
- phone 416.488.2110 fax 416.488.3354
Hours of Operation
dinner, mon – sat 5:30 to close
lunch, mon – fri 11:30 to 2 pmKitchen
Head Chef Peter Tompkins peter@quincetoronto.com
Front of House
Jennifer Gittins jennifer@quincetoronto.com
Private Dining Inquiries info@quincetoronto.comDirections
We are located 2.5 blocks south of Eglinton on the West side
Closest subway stop is Eglinton
