Extremely disappointed with Alo! Obviously we all know it’s very hyped up and exclusive .. hard to get a reservation… so we were excited when we got one. The ambiance and service were nice, as expected, though nothing to rave about really. The main disappointment was the food. Hard to explain unless you’ve tasted it but everything was meh at best and tasted bad at worst. Some courses were a bit bland and some that wasn’t bland tasted like grass (actual grass from your backyard). Most dissipating course was the main - the 4 oz wagyu beef (which you had to pay extra for) was supposed to be like “meat butter” as our waitress explained (and as we all know what wagyu is supposed to taste like). Literally when it came had to saw through the piece of beef … it was so tough that the steak knife was having trouble cutting it and it was sliding around the plate! we thought the beef was either way over cooked (though appeared medium ish on the inside) or they didn’t really give us wagyu…… and surprisingly when the entire wagyu beef was cut up and left on the plate as it was inedible due to the chewiness of it.. the waiter didn’t even ask why the entire main was left on the plate and simply cleared it for us. They even managed to make dessert very disappointing ! This restaurant is very hyped up, but talked to multiple people after and most were “not impressed” to put it kindly… we have definitely told people about our experience and it would be a good idea to save your $200+ for a tasting menu somewhere else in Toronto. Not sure where all the good reviews come from but not from us or most people we know. Sorry alo! We were so excited but definitely never coming back!

The Wagyu and dessert was good. I was unfortunately only able to get a bar reservation. I'm presuming the experience in the main dining or counter would be better. I've been to Michelin stars in Chicago, New York, Boston, Italy, Japan and Montreal (would be if they had it) to compare. Have to come back in the future and try the counter.

It’s once rated the best restaurant in Canada. I was amazed the first time when I dined here. But the second time I came it’s slight disappointing. Maybe my expectations were too high. Overall it’s a pleasant dining experience. Food is beautifully plated and servers are attentive and very well trained. All ingredients are in season and fresh. You can tell the chefs team put their effort on creating the seasonal menu.

I really wanted to give a lower star but I think it will be unfair for the food and other server’s service’ Amazing food and the overall service is great except for the bill part. Maybe it’s because we didn’t order any wine or upgrade to Wagyu beef. When i was handed the machine to pay, before me even entering any tips, the server BLOCKED the machine with the bill, which is right in front of my face, saying we do not take percentage because a portion of the payment is made online for reservation, please follow the guidelines at the bottom. It makes me feel like I am not going to give any tips because we declined drinks so we are cheap? Felt so insulted. But the rest of the staff and food was so great so I still left 18%. However, it’s not about how great our server is, it’s the whole team doing a fantastic job. Hope they get a share of what I paid.

Amazing experience. Great food. Every single item on the tasting menu is fabulous (least favorite was the cucumber/fish). Service was immaculate. Attentive without over bearing. I am so so glad to have a chance to dine here before Michelin is announced.

Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing service! We experienced the Bar Testing menu and we were thoroughly impressed. We thought the 6-course menu would be small and we would still want food after, but it was quite filling and we left satisfied. I would definitely want to return to try their dinner menu in the future as each dish on the bar tasting was incredible without a single miss. As we were told, the menu changes quite often, so definitely a place to try multiple times.

There's a reason why Alo is consistently rated one of the top restaurants in the city. The food is very creative, well plated and full of flavour. They've thought through the dishes carefully and it comes through. The service is impeccable. Its quick, attentive, friendly but not intrusive. Definitely a splurge meal but totally worth it!

What more needs to be said about Alo? This restaurant provides an experience that’s rare to find in Toronto. From the decor, to the service, to of course the food, everything is done at a standard you’d expect from an S tier establishment. I’d be lying if I said I could tell you what each of the dishes were, but it was certainly a journey of aroma, colours, textures and tastes. It’s really an amazing experience when something shocks your senses in ways you wouldn’t expect. Service is absolutely impeccable. My glass was never once empty and dishes and cutlery were very promptly taken away upon completion of each course. Also, my dad told a white lie in saying it was all 3 of our birthdays. Alo reacted in the most Alo way possible, and brought out 3 cakes at the end of the meal. Completely unnecessary but wow, what an experience. The cake was also the best I’ve probably ever had. The cream was so light yet so delicious that I wish I could order it again individually. The hype for Alo is real. Save this restaurant for a special occasion because they will not disappoint you.

Ranked #1. Coming from Australia, my expectations were high. I have to say it doesn't do it justice to write in a google review, but the show of the waiters lining up to serve was charming and delightful. Our seating was lovely and near the kitchen, but tucked in a small booth for full comfort and without disturbance. The food was good. I'll have to be honest - for something that is supposed to be rank 1 in Canada.. might not be top 5 in Australia. There wasn't anything memorable unfortunately. Looking forward to seeing the changes post-covid for another try.

From the service, to the wine, to the kitchen everything was fabulous. The service anticipated all our needs and was unbelievably friendly. The food was incredible, just adventurous enough but provided familiarity and comfort. The sommelier had picked the wine parings so well it’s like we had the exact taste in wine. All around great night and I can’t wait to go back.

This is a 2023 1 🌟 Michelin fusion restaurant but more on French cuisine. A patron pays for a set tasting menu that takes 3 hours to savor and enjoy. The presentation, plating, and curated dishes are all worth the bucks you pay for. It is a fine dining experience, and it is not an everyday occasion. You will have to save up if you are just an average human being, NVM if you are rich and famous. This will be easily affordable for you. I'm sharing with you all the sumptuous looking dishes. Service was more than excellent, as your dish is being served, they will explain how and where it is sourced.

Have dined in the restaurant before and it was outstanding. Tried Alo at home for the first time and they didn’t disappoint. The portions were generous as others mentioned and it was enough for the 3 of us (2 adults + 1 child) as we added the gnocchi as well. Perfect balance of flavours and the irresistible bread (even added an extra order of it knowing how good it was...). Love how they change the menu every week so will most definitely be back again soon as long as they offer this. Pick up was seamless... in and out in 15 seconds. The price was very reasonable. Fun to plate the meals at home too.

I've been waiting to eat at this restaurant for several months now. Service was not very impressive despite the only interaction we made was "can I get some cutlery with this meal so I can eat it at a park nearby" and got a response with "we don't provide it" , really? Ffs! The overall experience of the food was mediocre. I'd say the flavours are not my cup of tea. There's no wow factor to most of the courses served. Totally not worth the money, but I'll give them benefit of the doubt that it's because they are serving it thru takeout style so hard to compare to the non covid dine ins. In conclusion, this restaurant makes me feel like a sucker. Just mediocre and I'd most likely never go back.

Can’t say I’m satisfied… SERVICE: The server once dropped a pair of knife and fork onto my lap and a dessert fell outside of the box during presentation (he gave a new one after) FOOD: The truffle takes away the flavour of wagyu and salty enough which makes it into just a fatty meat This Agnolotti’s dough is too thick and the sauce is too salty l. All I can do is wash it down and wait for the next dish….

Booked one month ago, because it’s ranked No.1 in Canada. But the entire experience was horrible and I was so disappointed. First of all, the server tried to sell us Wagyu beef for extra 85 dollars and champagne for 35 dollars per glass. The server asked all the customers the same thing even they just sat down. That’s not what a good restaurant should do. Then we talked about the food, the best one I think is the king crab egg and uni, second best is foie gras mousse. Yes both of them are starters. The entree is fish and lamb. Fish is bland, lamb is medium rare(I guess) all of us didn’t like it. The dessert was normal. Rest courses were salty. Food 3/10 Service 9/10 Someone said all of the courses are prepared for wine pairing, but what if someone has to drive or someone allergy to alcohol??? Alo required 50 dollars deposit from each person, and will deduct from final bill, our server warned us that the percentages of the tips should be the amount before the deduction. Do not tip on current bill, because they get less tip. Of course I believe everyone knows that ! ! ! Alo does not deserve No.1 restaurant in Canada, should be No.1 on Queen street, because shopping street does not have competitors.

If you’re able to get a table, this is a must try experience in Toronto. My partner and I went here for an anniversary and loved it. While it’s pricy for sure, the quality of service, multiple courses and delicious plates more than justifies the price tag. The pasta dish was incredible and the main protein was amazing. After 7-8 courses, they cap the night off with an amazing chocolate box and spread of teas. Thanks to the staff for an amazing experience.

If there is a better fine dining experience in Canada I haven’t found it. Such a great experience. We did the tasting menu in the dining room. It’s absolutely stunning. Muted colours, modern meets classic. Not overly huge. Just a great place to have a meal. Staff and service are on par with 3 Michelin star experiences we’ve been lucky enough to have. They are on point. Everyone is incredibly knowledgeable of the menu, drinks etc. Every person we interacted with made our evening better. Wine list and pairings were impeccable. I think it was Brittany who looked after wine and she was on point. It’s like she could read my mind haha. Food was near perfect. Every course came in great timing. Flavours were so well balanced. Really unique dishes. Plating was so good. Blind menu was a really cool experience. Canada has some amazing food to offer but when it comes to the overall luxury experience, this is it. If you’re on the fence, book it, you will not regret it.

It seems wait staff to patrons ratio is one to one. If not, how can service be so overwhelmingly fabulous and fantastically perfect?! Tracy is a pro, and she makes you feel right at home. Even when she brings me my $450/head check. Why so much,? you'd ask. 11-course tasting menu, 4 grams of white truffle and wine pairing, plus taxes and gratuity. 5 stars from top to bottom! Down to their management-approved New Balance running shoes. Their menu goes through small updates every quarter. I waited one whole year for this. No, it is not a gimmick nor is that a marketing scheme. The restaurant is packed. And I can't reserve a table for my next visit while I was there. However, I am encouraged to call from time to time and try my luck. Another reason for that Michelin star. Tables are adequately spaced so you can't eavesdrop on the couple sitting to your left nor can the party to your right drown out the conversation at your table.

This place is iconic for a reason. We went for a birthday dinner and did the tasting menu without the wine pairing. From beginning to end the food, drinks and service were exceptional across all 3 hours of our seating. The staff were friendly and unpretentious but also attentive and precise. We sat in the dining room and had the privacy of our halfmoon booth but with a good vantage point of the rest of the room and the kitchen. Would be very interested to try the bar seating along the kitchen next time to see the chefs at work. The sticker shock is no joke so for the average attendee be prepared ahead of time. For a special occasion we were glad to splurge for the evening but it's certainly a once in a while/lifetime experience. Proud to have such a world class place in our city. Compliments to the staff and kitchen for a wonderful evening.

Paid a but extra to sit at the kitchen counter - menu is slightly different than the dining table. Absolutely loved everything on the menu! Service was impeccable as always and I can't wait to come back!

I thought the experience overall was great, food was just ok. Service really in sync and on point, food came quickly and fresh. The menu was more Japanese than French inspired, not complaining though, I preferred the raw dishes to the cooked. Canepes were cute and raw bites, some of the sauces a bit salty. The main ingredients were nice but combos a bit repetitive for some parts of the menu, especially with the use of peas n asparagus. Fresh brioche bread was yum and fun dessert bites to end it off. Wasn't a huge fan of the palette cleanser though, was a bit strong with the alcohol foam and heavy with clotted cream.

My wife and I came to Alo to celebrate my birthday. It was perfect! The staff made our experience impeccable - from checking in to storing our costs, table service and paying the bill. The food was delicious. We had the prix fixe menu and a few drinks. Everything was meticulously planned and portioned. The flavours were phenomenal. Thank you for having us!

Ok, so here is my review on this place. 1- decorations 10/10 . Very nice decorations with style 👌. 2- service 10/10. Excellent service, the waiters, bartender knew their menu, and described all plate correctly. 3- ambiance 9/10. The ambiance is very nice with smooth music, not too loud, where you can hear yourself talk. The only thing is that if you are a smoker, you need to go all the way down the elevator and go outside. 4- food 10/10. Very tasty, fresh, and well presented, it's a 6 course service for 120$ ,good drinks too.(Look at pictures) 5- cleanest 10/10. Now, these are one of the most cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen. It even smells good 👍. There is nothing worse than having a good meal, and after you go to the bathroom, it stinks. But not at this place

Their in person dining is great. I see what the hype is about. I feel like the service is what makes this place. ALO was smaller than I thought and gave a really cozy vibe. It’s on the quiet side, but the ambience is still good. The only place that beats ALO in ambience is Canoe. The food is top notch at ALO, and you will definitely get what you pay for.

This is special. It's not just a fancy dinner place with excellent food, but it's the service that stands out. Our very lovely server of the night was warm and kind, and knowledgeable and very considerate. Calling her a server doesn't even cover it. Came for a birthday and it was all in the details. Birthday cake of course. But in the takeaway menu, they made a special note on the birthday. Food was even better than I remember. Dining room and chefs counter now has the same menu. Always a treat watching the magic happen.

Various fusion dishes presented in a French style. Food and service is superb, with very interesting takes on various ingredients. I highly recommend the wine pairings as the sommelier is very knowledgeable.

Alo lives up to their reputation for being the best restaurant in Canada! After religiously refreshing the reservation site, I was fortunate to take over someone’s last minute reservation for a seat next to the kitchen. Seeing the impeccable preparation of all the dishes was quite a sight and would highly recommend this. The tasting menu was a flavour journey with fresh ingredients from Japan (Hokkaido uni, A5 Wagyu, Shima Aji, Madai), to tenderloin, duck breast and more. My favourites were the bluefin tuna with sea grapes and Uni with cured quail egg and egg foam! The staff are also extremely friendly 😊

Experienced the counter for the first time. Phenomenal menu heavily influenced by Japanese flavors. A tad heavy & rich from my previous experiences but exceptionally delicious nonetheless. My only gripe, one chef at the pass kept touching his face/hair between garnishing/wiping plates.

A wonderful experience overall. So much attention to detail in both the food and service. The food was varied and delicious, and as a tasting menu there was enough food to be fully satiated. The flavours and colours were fantastic. The drinks were also very well crafted and presented.

The best restaurant in Toronto hands down. I've been all over the world, trying Michelin stared restaurants, local foods, etc. and this was one of the best culinary experiences in memory. I'm thrilled Toronto has a restaurant of this calibre! It's delicious food and the wine pairing brought it to another level. It's also not pretentious at all and that was extremely refreshing. Definitely recommend and I will be back!

We were incredibly lucky that our journey to try this restaurant was not preceded by months of end of trying to call and book a reservation at the restaurant! Our meal at Alo was actually a very lovely wedding gift that we received almost 2 years ago and we just finally had time to get around to finally using the gift certificate! Because our meal is essentially already paid for, we were able to reserve well ahead of time and Becky at Alo had been more than accomodating to us since we had to change the date twice before we finally were able to go for sure! We ended up eating at 5:30pm and we ran a bit late because of traffic, but Alo was very nice about it - we called and told them we were running late. It's right at the corner of Spadina and Queen - it's not super obvious and you have to look a bit to find the entrance. The restaurant was beautiful inside - nicely decorated with a modern French flair. I opted to have a wine pairing along with the dishes - hubby was driving so he just had one of their mocktails instead. Judging by the pictures you can tell that each dish is beautifully crafted and presented. They accomodated for my lactose intolerance and certain dishes they made something slightly different for me while my hubby had the regular course. The wine connoisseur was very nice and explained each of the wine's background for each course. Service was excellent! We didn't feel suffocated by waiters watching our every move lol, but they did pay quick attention - e.g. if i wanted to go to the bathroom someone took me there and moved the table a bit for me to get out. So the first two courses were sashimi and both very different, but the various garnishes and sauces that came with it were delightful! Next was the corn and egg yolk soup - rich, packed with flavour and yet delicate! Following that, I had carolina rice with corel mushrooms and foam while my hubby had stuffed tortellini - both were excellent. Particularly the mushroom dish - i LOVE mushrooms, and the broth in the dish had so much flavour packed in that every bite was like heaven! Next on the menu were our mains. First we had pork belly. I loved the fried brussel sprout leaves that came with the dish. Belly was crispy skin but soft and delicious in the meat. The sauces paired wonderfully with the pork. Following that, we had baby lettuce with veal chop. Meat was cooked to perfect medium rare and it's simple in that they didn't play too much with the veal itself - just some salt and pepper - but it's the accompanying sauces on the plate, mixed together with the veal and some of the lettuce, was unbelievable! Then my hubby had lemon ice-cream and i had cucumber sorbet to cleanse our palates before going onto the dessert course. By now i had gone through various white wines and finished off with a medium body red with the veal. Both desserts we had were great! the first one I got was a flourless chocolate cake with a vanilla "ice-cream" and the second one was a bit more tart with grapefruit. Both were amazing and delicious and i was surpisingly full at that point already! At the end of the meal they printed our menu and put them in little envelopes :) Fantastic meal all in all and I can see why this French restaurant has become the top one in this country! Definitely worth a try and I would love to go back again sometime in the future! If you can't get in on this place, there is an alternative - downstairs they have Aloette - you can see my other review on that restaurant, but you will get a glimpse of what Alo has to offer by trying Aloette :)

Honestly I’ve gotta say that Alo has the best gold standard service by far. All the staff are super friendly and detail oriented. The dishes are always innovative and gastronomical. I recently had the pleasure to dine at Alo a few times for dinner and for drinks. I love the wine pairing and the cocktails. The dishes are infused with a globalized mindset which in turn broadened the spectrum even further.

Well it’s Alo. French inspired Canadian fine dining with a changing menu done as well it can be. Impeccable service, attention and a myriad of flavours. So all I can do is leave some pictures.

The overall experience is great! Definitely worth trying the tasting menu. 5/5 service: The service is detail oriented and I believe it is perfect. The service knew exactly when to step in without being notified and was not overbearing. 4/5 food: Every dish was good with quality ingredients and prepared well , however not every bite was super memorable. We enjoyed the east coast scallop , miyazaki A5 beef , egg custard and Japanese rice the most.

Great tasting menu, I would recommend everyone come at least once if you have the budget. The service is excellent. The food is delicious and well presented, although I found a few dishes quite salty. The atmosphere does not strike me as extremely high end. For those looking to secure a reservation, you gotta book as soon as the spots for the following months open! Check Tock to see exactly when they’re opening new reservations and set a reminder in your calendar!

Always wanted to dine in at Alo, finally got the special occasion to book in for dinner with the 6 course tasting menu at the barroom. 5 pm to 7 pm we enjoyed every single course selected for this tasting menu and the amazing cocktail selection. Definitely one of the most memorable experience!

Alo is a wonderful experience all around and has been awarded a Michelin star in 2022. The tasting menu was well balanced and had some amazing and deep flavours. All of the dishes were executed to perfection and all of the ingredients were fresh and high quality. There weren’t any standout dishes during our dinner as everything was just very good and we enjoyed the experience as a whole. Expect to pay around 300 per person all in.

It was a great experience and definitely worth every penny, we got their tasting menu. The food was incredible and the service was good. I do hope they put in a lot more work on their cocktail menu and make their desserts a bit better.

Finally posting this incredible meal! It’s probably one of the best dining experiences you can have in Toronto is the tasting menu at here. The dishes were super fun and offered such a broad variety of flavours and ingredients. Definitely worth the long wait for resos! These are just some of the highlights from the meal.

I would love to write a glowing review about the dining experience we'd been looking forward to for months; instead, I have only disappointment to express and a lesson learned that price does not always equate to quality. Firstly, the service. No one could say it was lacking on any level except... well... 'pleasantness.' The formality one would expect was a little too over the top for comfort except, bizarrely, that everyone, including the well-suited sommelier, was wearing gym shoes. Not 'fashion sneakers,' but runners or cross-trainers. If you're going to make me uncomfortable with your cool, unpleasant demeanour, at least wear nice shoes. The champagne cart was rolled over to our table, and its bearer launched into a long and very detailed explanation of the tasting notes of the two ($45 or $55/glass) offerings. We declined, stating neither of us was fond of champagne, for which we received a condescending remark about 'wasting his breath.' Had he started with, "Would you like to hear about our champagne?" we could have opted out before he started rather than, I guess, have been expected to interrupt his spiel. Our decline of wine-pairing was also met with an uncomfortable remark to the effect of 'taking our chances' by choosing our own wines. In retrospect, that may have been related to the fact that unbeknownst to us, this 'French' restaurant would be serving so many courses of Asian fish dishes. Each of the courses was deposited on the candle-less, flower-less, spartan table by a different person, most of whom rushed through each description with a demeanour that seemed to foreshadow how bland and tasteless most of them would sadly be. None of the aforementioned would matter much had the food been even close to what it should have been. It should have been amazing and memorable for a nearly $700 + tip dinner for two, and it did not even meet the 'mediocre' bar. High-quality, luxury ingredients carefully prepared do not necessarily equal amazing food. Some element of creativity or artistry seems to be missing here; I don't know what could be. We have eaten at other Michelin-star restaurants, most recently, one in Prague where I was served a dessert I will remember fondly until the day I die. And that dinner did not include caviar, foie gras, wagyu or any type of 'foam' and it cost a fraction of these nine courses of disappointment. The first course - Canapes, came out and looked lovely, but all were a blah flavour. The components did not seem to work together; nothing tasted special at all. We both looked at each other, thinking... "What??" Two successive raw fish courses. Nothing special or memorable, just unimaginative combinations of herb oils; one was too vinegary to enjoy. Then a chawanmushi - Japanese egg custard, which I found not just boring but somewhat unpleasant in taste and texture. The fifth course, the Chanterelle Mushroom, the only vegetable to be found, was the first and almost only thing that was truly delicious. Covered in, if I recall correctly, a butter emulsion sauce of some sort. (I missed about a third of what the servers said as they rambled off the descriptions). The next two courses- Hokkaido Scallop and Koshihikari Rice were good and had I been dining at a mid-to-high-priced Asian restaurant rather than a Michelin-star French restaurant, I might have been somewhat impressed. The Lamb was delicious and the Striploin was just okay. The dessert was the final let-down as, like so much else about the meal, it was good but nothing special. A Mango Mousse that had a very good texture and was nice in that it wasn't too sweet. And the Petit Fours.... embarrassingly horrendous. I truly cannot understand all the hype about this restaurant. I know that 1 star is harsh but in all honesty, had this been a $200 dinner I might have given it a 3 and just not gone back but when the experience is so painfully far below the cost and expectation, 1 star is generous.

Lackluster - I'm genuinely saddened to have to write this, but our second visit to Alo was a bust. We went 4 years ago and it was absolutely mind blowing from beginning to end, every dish so unique and the service impeccable. This visit was blah, the food was unimaginative, no stand out direction or flavours, not one dish I walked away craving to eat again or even curious how they came up with, just very ordinary. Although every dish was beautiful, the taste did not match. We sat at the chef's table, Chef Kymbat was impressive to watch, so precise with everything, the rest of the kitchen gave me greasy spoon vibes, lots of the dishes just slapped together. Our primary server didn't know most of what he was serving us and was faking his way through descriptions. There were definitely a few servers that were very charming and stood out. I had talked so highly of this place for years and am a huge fan of Chef Patrick Kriss but this place has fallen off. We spent nearly $700 on dinner for two and I've had much more satisfying and inspiring tasting menus in this city for a third of that. Maybe they're going through a shift, but at this time I don't think it's worth a visit.

Quite possibly the greatest dining experience I have ever had. We had the tasting menu which consisted of about a dozen small but very delicious dishes. Everything was extremely tasty and by the end my girlfriend and I were very full. The service here is also fantastic. One of the courses was lamb which my girlfriend does not eat. So when she slid her plate over to me (so that I could devour her portion), the server immediately noticed and asked the kitchen to make her a fresh pasta (which was delcious) as a substitute. This place is very deserving of its Michelin star and I'm sure it's on its way to a second in the near future.

And overall Amazing dining experience with exceptional service from beginning to end. Food quality was superb although some dishes were a miss due to taste and texture. Regardless, the overall experience was very good And worth the hype. We completed a blind 11 course menu with a large quantity of food, which we were Barely able to finish. I would absolutely Recommend.

I admire this place! They give delicious meals, they have a rich menu, The chief cook in that spot is a professional, I love a lot tasting all their dishes. The dishes are consistently tasty, the attitude towards the clients is efficient. I often eat in this restaurant and I not even once was unhappy. I recommend this place.

Very neat and accessible place. They provide big meals and for fair prices. We loved the meals very much and the staff were very affable and explanatory. Highly recommended.

The ‘Try at Home’ menu is fabulous. They add a variety of options every week, and include warm-up directions (if you can’t enjoy it immediately or have a bit of a drive home) and also a music playlist for added ambiance. Truly a treat!

I had an extraordinary at this spot. We liked the nice environment and the food. The staff members are super personal. I am glad we eventually managed to visit here.

Finest place to get something when in a hurry. Their service is efficient, pricing is affordable, good mood. I highly recommend this spot.

We got takeout from Alo during a Covid shutdown and it's amazing. Not the full tasting menu experience, but rather $40 gets a main, a side, salad and bread, but WHAT mains, sides, salads and breads! Might be the beat deal in the city right now. Highly highly recommended. Oh and don't forget to tip!

The quality of the food itself after a half hour commute is obviously not as perfect as it would be served immediately at the restaurant. This is simply the reality of takeout. That being said, we were still blown away by some of the dishes. The gougère (a savoury cream puff filled with cheese) and bread and butter were just as impressive as usual. recommend

The place is superb and spacious, the food was yummy and the prices were very inexpensive. rapidly, effective service and very personal staff. Highly recommended.

Exquisite food and wine pairing. Beautiful dining room, impeccable service and overall experience.

excellent food and wine selections service was a little curt

I really like the food in here

Food and atmosphere was fabulous, I will come back for sure.

The pace for the courses was very nice. The wine pairing was done well, love the champagnes. All the food was really good, the service was excellent, will definitely come back for more!

A Michelin-Star worthy meal. Amazing value for money, with a flavorful cuisine, with excellent wine parings, and truly exceptional service. I can see why Canada’s 100 best gave it first place. The tuna, scallops, and the parade of unique wine pairings. A real foodie experience!

Simply incredible! It certainly deserves its title as the top restaurant in Canada. We ordered the taster’s menu for a birthday and each course was absolute perfection! We even listened to the Alo Spotify playlist at home to get the full experience.

Two friends and I lucked out on a Sat. evening, arrived without a reservation, but got one of the tables in the bar area. The bar menu is good. I had a very generous portion of quite good duck. Wine here as everywhere in Toronto is insanely expensive but the sommelier is helpful. Service is excellent.

We went to Alo evey year for my birthday. Never disappointed! The best Canadian restaurant out of 100 for years.

I just enjoyed their food. I always get awesome customer service there. The place is clean and the cashiers are always very friendly. Highly recommended.

This place is my first choice site. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to visit this place. everytime I feel like having a good supper, this place comes instantly to my mind. fresh and diverse food and a large menu.generous staff members, and great mood. Not less important, the price is reasonable. I recommend this spot with no hesitation.

Flavourful food had a wonderful time with friends

I like to go with friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I visit this restaurant often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The the food there is yummy and the stuff is efficient and cooperative. Whenever we go to this place we enjoy a splendid evening. I recommend this place with pleasure.

We like a lot going out. Yesterday we came to this superb place which we didn’t know before. We passed a beautiful evening there with fine meal and a well-trained stuff and a talented chef. We added this place in our list and we shall definitely return soon. We highly recommend.

This place simply knows how to satisfy their customers. Consistently with a nice attitude. The food is conveniently priced, always yummy and neat.

What an amazing restaurant! The quality of the food and service are next to none in this city. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Delicious food and friendly staff. I highly recommend

Went to the Midsummer location last week. Amazing food and even better service. Highly recommend!

Incredible food and service, Patrick Kriss and his team are like no other at providing exceptional dining ewxperiences! Thank you guys! Love the Covid pivot, and continue to be an inspiring and driving force in our city!

My friend suggested I do Alo @ home and frankly it did not disappoint! I could not imagine how Alo could keep the food tasting so great as takeout, however was very impressed and would strongly recommend it to those especially since the new restrictions in place. And the service was great, I asked Mary by email for any wine pairings and she emailed close the weekly menu release with suggestions!

Wonderful French cuisine. Service is always top notch

Best culinary experience. High end restaurant with a casual feel. Tasting menu. Incredible service. Must book months in advance.

Dinner was good and I'm sure people can appreciate the affordable price point but just because everything is plated exceptionally and to the common tongue it may appear to be haute cusine, it wasn't extraordinary and beyond compare. This is of course no fault to the chefs, cooks, front and back of house, and everyone who makes this such a fun and attractive experience. It's a beautiful atmosphere with exquisite ingredients. You should give it a try if you are looking for a fun night out. God knows the people of this city will need one when we revert to closing all dining establishments again due to COVID.

I made reservations for a birthday celebration as we have never experienced Alo before and it was great that they have graciously provided a safe and wonderful space to enjoy world class food and service! We arrived a few minutes early before they opened and were promptly seated. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves for the first twenty minutes and gradually the restaurant had every seat filled. The staff was discreet and respected the space between themselves and guests, at no point did we feel uncomfortable during our dinner. The service itself was impeccable, we did not wait long between courses and wine pairings were on point. We stayed longer than the three hour allotment but we were not rushed at all. Our table was kept clean and made for some beautiful photos. The wagyu beef was like butter it melted on my tongue it was my favourite, but each dish was remarkable and tasty in its own way. The plates are beautiful as well. Best meal I've had so far. Thank you to the staff and compliments to the chef and team. It was a wonderful experience we can't wait to visit again.

I like to go with friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I visit this restaurant often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The the food there is yummy and the stuff is efficient and cooperative. Whenever we go to this place we enjoy a splendid evening. I recommend this place with pleasure.

The food, service and ambiance is hard to beat! This was the 11 course blind tasting menu this summer

This place is my preferred one. I visit plenty of restaurants but to this one I go the most. The stuff is very warm and the food they cook is so flavorful. I never miss an opportunity to have a decent meal in this restaurant. I highly recommend this place.

This spot is my favored. I visit many restaurants but here I keep coming back again and again. The stuff is very friendly and the food they cook is so delicious. I never decline to have a decent meal here. Highly recommended.

I come to this unique restaurant every couple of days as I like the good mood that is characterizes this place. The team is extraordianrillyremarkably welcoming and skilfull. The service is extremely quick. Also, the food they prepare is perfect. I have been there many times and I was always pleased. The expense is fair. I highly suggest this place to to everybody.

This restaurant definitely provided great service and the overall quality of the ingredients was very high. started off the dinner with some very delicious Hokkaido uni, very tasty take on corn and a nice watermelon amuse bouchr to cleanse the pallet. next course was a delicious tomato salad full of umami, that broth it was in was incredible and the zucchini flower stuffed cheese was delicious. next course was a ceviche which was quite plain did not have very much taste or flavor to it. course after that was a foie gras tart which was actually pretty decent. next course after this was a take on Japanese steamed egg and this is where things really go downhill it was like eating way too much salt. ill give them that they had king crab in it and there was a crab explosion of flavor but boy was this dish salty. the salt levels continued to build into the next dish where it was a risotto like dish with egg on top, very salty and not common amongst French food where people have more delicate palates and like the natural flavors of the ingredients to come out moreso than the seasoning. the Boston scallop after this dish was refreshing as this dish was typical of French food and the scallop was cooked to absolute perfection and the sauce was good. the biggest fault on this dish was that the scallop was full of sand and the texture of eating sand in your mouth definitely not pleasing. final main course before dessert was a wagyu cross and the meat was delicious with the same problem 3 other dishes had was that the salt levels in the sauce was sooo high, even the bread they served the dish with was sprinkled with extra salt on top. the mushroom that they served this with had a very weird after taste was well almost like having the smell of weed in your mouth was not a fan. the sauce was actuslly pretty good though besides the salt level, I did dip my bread in it and soaked up the sauces with it and the bread was soo soft and perfect for soaking up the sauce. the salt levels were the only thing that killed it for me. onto dessert, the pre dessert was a nice palate cleanser and the peach ice cream and compote was quite delightful. the 2nd dessert had a few hit or misses but I wont fault them on this as I personally didn't like a few things that they served but could see others liking the taste. All in all definitely has potential to be a great restaurant but after dining in France at restaurants like le pre catelan the consistency of the dishes leaves much to be desired. Definitely one of Torontos better restaurants but at this price point I expect a bit more consistency in the food quality. The service is definitely top notch though.

This place is doubtless one of the tastiest restaurants in the neighborhood. Always when I go there I am remarkably satisfied. They keep their high level service and the highest level of cooking they serve. You always win with this place. Warmly recommended.

Im satisfied with the level of service. Overall food was 4 out of 5, good enough.

Truly disappointed and terrible customer service. Normally I wouldn't give 1 star to restaurants. Emailed Alo the morning and was placed on their wait list for dinner. Received a call from Alo staff at the restaurant at 5:50pm asking if I am interested to get there for dinner at 6:15pm because two of their customers canceled their booking. I told her I'll need 5 min to confirm with my husband, she called me back at 5:53pm to check in (see photo attached). I told her I will take the opening but will not be able to get there by 6:15pm due to traffic and such last minute offer. I asked to be there by 6:30pm the latest. Alo staff placed me on hold and said that the table will only be available till 9:15pm. I emphasized I live nearby and will be there latest by 6:30pm. Staff then responded and said the table that was vacant got filled by another pair of customer. If this is the way how Alo runs business, please note that you're NOT THE ONLY HIGHER RATED RESTAURANT in Toronto. Yes it's a business, you need to fill the seats and pay bills. Food may taste good and look sumptuous there, but this is not the way you treat customers, even if it's a last minute booking. Not to mention customers who visit there are willing to pay a bit extra for the quality of food and service. I regularly visit other highly rated restaurants in Toronto and have NEVER experience such customer service. DISAPPOINTED is the only word I can say.

Alo has hands down the best takeout experience. We’ve gotten the takeout tasting menu 6+ times and it never disappoints. If I could give ten stars I would. The taste profiles and execution are beyond compare. And it travels so well, we had to wait 60 mins one time from pick up to when we could actually dig in and it was still so amazing. The staff are phenomenal and so supportive. They respond to emails so quickly and are always so accommodating. We will continue going back again and again. Looking forward to another takeout experience very soon!

Pure food luxury. Make sure you arrive hungry and ready to indulge your taste buds. This is definitely a Michelin Star experience. You will not be disappointed!

The only other restaurant I could compare Alo to is the Pearl Morissette near Saint Catherine's. This is absolutely the place to go for a special occasion.

If you were to find the love child of military precision and gastronomic excellence, it would look like dining here. Every interaction, flavour, and presentation is flawless in nature. Service and food that is peerless. A truly wonderful experience that I intend to return for as often as I can.

Interesting concept, lovely cocktails. They lost my reservation, but they managed to get us in the bar after a brief minute. If you DONT eat fish don’t bother, my partner doesn’t and he got hungry. They will not accommodate preferences

We’re so lucky to have such a place in TO. We did the wine pairing and it’s a must do in our eyes. Listening to the wonderful stories of each wine (& sake) and the producer’s backgrounds added even more Oumph to the dinner - but not in a stuffy snobby way. We walked away (stumbling) learning a lot as well. The food is elevated, no question there, but it doesn’t skip on flavour or taste one bit. The wagyu is worth the extra $, do it if you can!

The best food I have ever had.. Every course fantastic can't even pick a favorite

The tasting menu is gorgeous and delicious. Food, wine pairings and service are impeccable. Very special thanks to Michael, Christopher and Julia who hit the perfect spot of sophistication at the same time as feeling like home. We’ll definitely be back

My favourite restaurant I love to go. Everything is great and I am so happy I went last month and also will go this Friday. Hopefully this month they have new menu to surprise me.

No no no! This was the best meal I’ve had IN MY LIFE. I’ve eaten in Michelin star restaurants around the world but nothing compares to Alo’s tasting menu. It’s definitely more expensive than any other meal I’ve had but well worth the price and the service was just phenomenal!

Enjoyed their NYE tasting menu. The ingredients and preparation are top notch, on par and better than many other 1 Michelin star restaurants. The service was friendly, albeit a few minor hiccups (e.g. forgot and mixed up sparkling vs still preference). Overall, a great experience, albeit I wish there was a standout dish that would make it a memorable recommendation.

The food was fantastic, plating on point. What I love is how every dish has described with ingredients and origin. Service was top-notch as usual. Never being there before, I would have given 5 stars. However, being there before gave me a comparison. I noticed some ingredients were not as premium as the first visit, and some dishes were not as mind-blowing as before. Taken that into consideration, the value for the experience was nowhere near of that 3 years ago on our first visit. After the Michelin star and inflation now has cost more than double what it was back then.

It’s a unique culinary experience. Highly recommend to seat at the kitchen counter. Very interesting menu items. One note was some servers keep forgetting the food description.

DH took me to @alorestaurant for my birthday. Sauces for the scallops and veal tenderloin were WAY too salty... Unfortunately, I had to send the scallops back. Maybe a bad night?? Service was awesome and the wine connoisseur is professional and knowledgeable. Wasn't really a Michelin Star ⭐️ experience we were hoping for...

One of the worst and most expensive meals in my life. There were some dishes that were very good (notably the veal), but there were more bad/mediocore dishes than good. The foie gras tart ruined the entire meal, as it had a taste that made me feel like puking. The service was quite good, up until he saw that no one at our table was touching the foie gras tart, and he stopped asking how we were liking the food. Honestly disappointed with that reaction and would’ve expected something more from a Michelin star restaurant. Poor experience overall.

Absolutely love this place. Food, drinks and services are all top notch. We feel really welcomed as given enough privacy but also abundant introduction on the food and ingredients they used. The cocktails are also tasty and not overly priced like some bars in Toronto. Alo really deserves to be the no.1 restaurant in Canada. Also, you can expect to be full after finishing the 11 course dinner menu. A really unique and satisfied fine dining experience overall.

The best dining experience we had in Toronto! The service was outstanding but the food took the cake! Everything was an explosion of flavors and surprises. Highly recommend! You have to book way in advance though.

Came here for my birthday and was beyond impressed with everything. The food was so good that after each course was done, I was a little sad that it was over. The servers were highly attentive. I really don’t know how to describe the experience other than as one-of-a-kind and must-be-had. Best meal I’ve had in many years in Toronto and one that I fantasize about.

The service was excellent, far beyond what I would expect from a one star Michelin restaurant. The atmosphere was lively with the open kitchen design. I was a bit shocked by the amount of Japanese influence knowing that it would be a classical French dinner. Here are a few points I'd criticize on: 1. There was an abuse of herb oil - it was present in every dish. Shiso oil, basil oil, tarragon oil, chimichurri. 2. The lack of vegetables. The only veggie course we had was the chanterelle mushroom. The sabayon sauce was spectacular and by far the best dish of the night. 3. There were too many umami components in the seafood dishes. The mix of herb oils with creams masked the delicate flavors of the fish. 4. The two protein dishes were good medium rare. However, the basil sauce overpowered the beef. Also, I did not understand why the bread service was only done at the last savory dish. 5. The champagne foam on top of the dessert was too much. Again, it overpowered everything else. I little bit goes a long way. The rest of the desserts were excellent.

As I recount my latest experience at Alo, I grapple with the final mark: would I still consider them a 9 or a “top pick”? There were dishes that were incredible, but then some that missed the mark. The tasting menu ($225 per person) was off to a shaky start when the canapés arrived. We’re instructed to eat the four bites in a particular order. The first, an oyster with compressed cantaloupe and Iberico ham oil had a fishy essence without an acidic element (like the traditional mignonette or lemon) to help cut through the strong taste. It also seemed off that it wasn’t ice cold for something that should be served uber fresh. The first bite was a bust. Slowly, the redemption started with the beautifully presented uni tart, which was made even creamier with a thick crème fraiche on the bottom. While this wasn’t mind-blowing, it was at least not repulsive. After the fishy oyster I had doubts about the mackerel tart, but this was unfounded as the meaty fish was very clean tasting and well balanced with bright pops of the daintiest tomatoes and fruit. Indeed, there was an ocean-like essence from the caviar, but it wasn’t overpowering. The canapés ended with a foie gras and strawberry jelly tart that created a sweet and savoury element. This was surprisingly good and wonderfully rich. It’s unclear if Alo is pandering to Michelin inspectors as the procession of Japanese dishes just seem out of place at a French restaurant. Sure, I can understand if they want to throw in one dish that’s has a Japanese influence, but to feature a handful was just too much. Moreover, some dishes just can’t live up to what you’d be served during an omakase meal. Chef Patrick Kriss should drop the madai course, a sea bream paired with chili oil, caviar, and kumquat. Like the oyster, it was fishy and warm. Give me this fish cool with freshly grated wasabi and soy sauce any day. The kinmedai was better, the red snapper was at least cold and refreshing with the oh so finely julienned radish in the centre. The various oils complimented the fish nicely and this was an improvement over the other sashimi course. If Alo must have a sashimi course (why would it), one is enough. Having a soft spot for chawanmushi I wouldn’t be opposed to this remaining on the menu. The actual steamed egg was hot and silky, but then enhanced with lovely French and Western elements: smooth foie gras tofu cubes, fragrant truffle paste, crunchy radish, sweet corn, and crispy chicken skin. All this amongst a pool of reduced capon broth. What an incredible dish! This is a long review, head to Gastro World for the rest.

What an incredible experience. My husband booked this as a surprise for my birthday, and I felt like a princess. All The flavours were having a party in my mouth. The attention to detail by all the servers is just so awesome. I would give 10 stars if I could. They explain every ingredient in your dish so well. Thank you for making my birthday memorable.

Incredible night of dining. I’d say this is the best restaurant I’ve been too in Toronto. Food was small servings but I designed and cooked perfectly. Drinks and recommendations were awesome. It’s also set tasting menu’s which lets you go in a little ride without needing to make decisions!