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Babelfish Bistro

80 Macdonell St., Guelph, Ontario N1H 2Z6, Canada
519-826-6709
Ranked #1 of 197 restaurants in Guelph
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Price range: INR1,126 - INR1,914
Cuisines: Bistro, International, Seafood, Steakhouse
Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
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Guelph, Ontario
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I had not been there for many years and our friends invited us out... so glad we went. Food, atmosphere and service was awesome. We will be going back again soon. More

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Guelph, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We have been patronizing the Babel Fish restaurant for many years. It is without a doubt one of Guelph's most enjoyable restaurants. A great evening starts with a sophisticated, quiet, and intimate atmosphere. No noisy, large volume, food factory-type experiences when you visit the Babel Fish. The food at the Babel Fish is always high quality and it is well... More

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Guelph, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Best restaurant ever! Superb! A perfect evening!! After reading reviews for many Guelph restaurants, I chose Babelfish Bistro for a very special occasion, and was delighted beyond any expectations!! The salads, entrees, and desserts we had were all exquisite in taste and presentation. Excellent service was provided by a sweet waitress and by the owner himself. The owner, Rich, provided,... More

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Guelph, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

We like going on a Tuesday evening, that's the night you can bring your own bottle of wine and there is no corkage charge. The food is delicious, the service is great, the owner also serves as a waiter, he is very knowledgable about wine selection and regularly recommends different wines to us. I would recommend this restaurant to all... More

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Toronto, Canada
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Choose any item on the menu and you will be happy. I have eaten the salmon dusted with pistachio, the chicken with honey cream sauce, and the steak with caramelized onion cheddar: all reliably tasty. Save room for dessert. The ice cream is local and most of the desserts are made in house. Yummmy. The wine list is not extensive... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
156 helpful votes 156 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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It's just as easy to use TA as a forum to compliment establishments as it is to complain about bad experiences. Having known of Babelfish's existence for years, but only having been drawn to it by the enticement of a "Treasures Book" discount years ago (yes I'm cheap) I now feel obligated to keep telling everyone about the great experiences... More

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DTRB55, Owner at Babelfish Bistro, responded to this review
1 March 2012

Hi RegularUser, Thank you for joining us on Valentine's Day! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed our offerings that day and that you continue to dine with us even though we're located "out of the way". We know there are lots of dining options out there and we're happy to be one of yours. We really appreciate your business! Rich... More

Guelph, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

I've been to the Babelfish Bistro on a few occasions and have never been disappointed. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. It's not a hard decision to go to the Babelfish, but it definitely is a hard decision to decide what to order. Everything I've had has been exceptional and exceeded my expectations. More

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Guelph, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

My husband and I have eaten at Babel Fish many times over the years with family or friends. When we have the chance to go out for a romantic dinner, or to celebrate a birthday or special event, Babel Fish is always our first choice. The service and food are consistently amazing. The wait staff are attentive and friendly. Every... More

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Guelph, Canada
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Big portions, good, corkage is a good idea and acceptable to them, noisy, upbeat waiters. More

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DTRB55, Owner at Babelfish Bistro, responded to this review
1 March 2012

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Babelfish Bistro. We appreciate all the feedback we get. Just wondering what we could do to make things better for you if you decide to dine with us again. You could email me directly if you would like to at babelfish@rogers.com. Thank you again for your review.... More

Guelph, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Babelfish Bistro is the best place to go and eat in Guelph.If you are looking for wicked food, super duper service and a great atmosphere this is the place to go. The owner(Rich)and his staff are lovely and the food is always so so yummy! My husband and I love going there as we know we are going to have... More

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