An amazing experience from beginning to end. I’ve never been to a restaurant with such diligent front of house. It’s like magic when you turn around and realize your glass has been refilled or that your napkin has been folded neatly for you. Given their reputation it’s still a surprise. The food is also really good and a good balance of comfort and original. The pigeon was essentially Korean fried chicken and the lemon meringue pie is classic. Speaking of which the food here is a bit acidic, but I prefer that! The torched scallops were platted like ceviche and was a great start. The complimentary cheese bread with smoked butter and the wedge salad were highlights. The wild rice with the wedge salad made it the standout dish by far, followed closely by the ravioli. 4-6 dishes should do it for 2 people. Excited to try the other menu items!

FOOD: • Salmon Sashimi & Sea Urchin: I thought it's sashimi but it came with rice. The sashimi and sea urchin part is good, but the crispy rice is meh. • Aloette Burger: It's so cheesy, the cheese is as thick as the patty. The beef is tender, brioche bun is very soft. • Pork Sandwich (daily special): this one is decent but I like the burger better. • Brioche & butter (comped): quite salty, the butter is actually buttercream but it's sweet so it doesn't go very well with the salty brioche. • Foie Gras Sundae: pretty sweet and slightly savory after taste. I don't taste the foie gras. The ice cream was great. SERVICE: I was sitting at the bar so there're always some servers standing right in front of me, the service was very fast. VIBE: the place is much smaller than I thought, not so many seats and the hallway is also very small.

The cabbage wedge is interesting and tasty but somewhat hard to cut and eat clean. Burger is juicy and very good indeed, which deserves the reputation! Not impressed by the hamachi ceviche at all — it is very different plating compared to the prawn one which is not available currently. Complementary bread is cheesy but unfortunately does not go with the truffle cream at all — simple sourdough bread would have been better. Service is nice and quick but this place is very busy with loud music even on a Monday — not recommended if you want some quiet chilled date.

One of the best spots I have tried in Toronto. Their burger was super flavorful. The complimentary toast was delicious. The stuff wings were very delicious but I wish it was a little more crispy. Their fries were also amazing. But the chocolate tart was the winner tonight definitely one of the best desserts ever. Super decadent and melt in your mouth rich. Service was great. Fastest water refill ever not once my glass went more than half empty. Definitely recommend this place very nice atmosphere and amazing creative dishes. It's a little on the pricey side but worth the quality and creativity in my opinion.

We came here for dinner. Food unfortunately fell short of expectations. We ordered a few things on the menu, most were OK but a negative exception was the tomahawk steak (this was not an item on the menu, it was a special). The meat was surprisingly tough (I suspect perhaps it was a cheaper cut?) and it was cooked not to our preference. We had asked for medium rare but it came out to be rare. For the price ($100), I expected better. My favourite items was perhaps the complimentary bread and lemon meringue pie - those were amazing. Service and environment was absolutely wonderful. Our water was constantly refilled, plates and utensils were frequently changed where it made sense, and table was cleaned every so often. The staff was not overbearing but at the same time, proactive and attentive - our waiter noticed we weren’t happy with the steak and came to check in for feedback. We voiced our concerns with the steak and was offered a lemon meringue pie on the house, which was kind of the restaurant.

I would give this 10 stars if I could. The service was immaculate, every dish was next level insanely good. The complimentary bread melts in your mouth. The wedge salad will have you looking at iceberg lettuce in a whole new light. The perfect balance of flavours in every dish delights the palate. One of my top restaurant experiences of all time.

Fantastic dining experience with my wife and our son. The staff are so attentive and welcoming, Marco served us and he was amazing. But of course the star is the food, every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The complimentary cheese bread was my wife’s favourite. We never felt rushed, and we had the whole evening to ourselves to enjoy the great food and conversation of the evening at a leisurely pace that was very relaxing. It’s a sharing concept, so you order 5 to 7 dishes and don’t worry the staff will guide you on wether you ordered adequately. We enjoyed some fine cocktails (Aloette Old Fashioned) with our meal, so smooth and tasty. Ultimately, an amazing dining experience with a cool vibe in a chill atmosphere with Michelin food. Cheers

How disappointing. All the five star reviews raved about the aloette burger and fries... but we found it to be a giant unseasoned puck of meat with cold fries. We also ordered the roasted broccoli which was another mistake. It looked nothing like the picture - was missing the bagna cauda and difficult to take another bite out of. Save your money and your time. We wouldn't recommend it or come back.

It is always an amazing experience every time I dine at Aloette. I haven't come across a restaurant in the city that matches the coziness of this place. The dining area is small but big enough to where you can eat and converse comfortably. The food is always amazing and the service is what makes the experience so memorable. Marco was a fantastic server and Sarah even remembered seeing my partner and I when we last visited a few years ago! If you have the opportunity to dine at Aloette, you won't regret it. It is my favourite spot in the city and I'll keep coming back for years to come.

Attentive and easy to talk to staff. We’ve been here twice now and love it every time. It’s a must when we visit Toronto. Eve fry thing in the menu is great. We’ve tried new things every time but the wedge salad is to die for. It has such a refreshing touch! Desert was great. The lemon pie was too tart for me so I prefer the strawberry parfait. Overall- this place is great. Just make sure you set up a reso before coming!

Really disgusting order I just received from Uber eats. Not only was the lettuce missing from the order of their raved fried chicken with lettuce/Yuzu and hot sauce, but the entire order was filled with stale, burnt chicken skin. After reading all the great reviews for this restaurant and looking forward to trying it out, this was very disappointing and disgusting to receive.

The worst hamburger I’ve ever experienced. I order takeout on Uber Eats - the hamburger was extremely low quality and cold, the bun was wet and soggy and the fries were limp and cold. I threw the entire meal in the garbage - it was inedible. Avoid at all cost.

Love the vibe in this restaurant. Aloette was recommended to me for the burger here and I’m very happy to have discovered it. There are a few other menu items worth trying as well but I saw a lot of burgers coming out of the kitchen. What I ordered: 1 x Aloette Burger w/ Fries What I liked: Interior Design ✅ very cool interior design and restaurant layout. Service ✅ the staff here is top notch! ⭐️ x 5 Bread ✅ they have this homemade bread that’s 🔥. Burger ✅ one of the best I’ve had in a while. It’s a solid 8.7/10 If I was looking for a elevated, quality burger + fries in the downtown core, I would make this a destination!! 💯

I'll be honest, the first time I tried out Aloette, I was not really impressed. Not aware of the dining experience, I was lost with the menu, thinking that the dish I ordered would have been enough to fill me - but that was not the case. Seemed like the service was rushed, and they wanted me out of the restaurant to accommodate the reservations... Needless to say, I decided to try Aloette again, and I was pleasantly surprised. Andrew M explained how the menu worked, stating that the dishes are to be shared, like a family style meal. This time, we ordered more dishes, and it was quite delicious. We ordered the Wedge Salad, Skate, and Short Rib. All dishes were satisfying, the crunch in the Wedge Salad was on point, the buttery flavour exuded out of the Skate, and the Short Rib was juicy. Glad that I tried the restaurant again, now that I understand how the menu works. Many thanks to Andrew M, who provided excellent service throughout dinner!

Customer experience was great. Friendly, informative service with coat check. Drink menu has great non alcoholic options (Sparkling Jasmine Tea was flavourful and refreshing). We started with the Salmon Sashimi. Salmon was fresh and on top of warm crispy rice. Next was a Potato Cheddar bread along with beef tartare. Potato cheddar bread was warm, moist and delicious. Beef tartare was packed with flavour. We progressed to the Octopus carpaccio which was a burst of flavours (one of my favourites of the evening). The lamb skewers were tender and tasty. The sauce helped complete the dish. The burger was the best thing we tried on the menu. The meat was juicy and cooked medium. Fried cheese in the burger elevated the flavours and the bun was really soft. With the burger we had fries and Brussel sprouts as our sides (I preferred the Brussel sprouts to the fries). Dessert was a Foie Gras Sunday. Soft serve ice cream with the flavours of Foie Gras. At first the flavour profile shocked me, but as you eat it with the maple syrup the flavours start to blend and complement each other like a singer being support by an experienced band.

I had the Aloette burger with fries and broccoli for takeout. I liked that the bun was thin and soft. The patty was well cooked and juicy. However, I found the burger a bit lacking in flavor. The fries were dry and flavorless. The broccoli tasted burnt. I was quite disappointed especially given the price.

I’ve wanted to try the burger for ages and it did not disappoint. Delicious!!! A great delivery treat to get rid of the Covid blues. Thank you to the chefs who can make something Taste so great despite having to be transported from one address to another. Well done. And we loved the fancy napkins 😎

Giving this place 4 stars. I find a lot of these trendy spots thrive on the creativity of their dishes and do present a cool vibe and ambiance. The dishes were eye pleasing but like many of these popular spots the flavours for me were a little too salty. We had the scampi tacos (the blue corn tortillas were salty, something was missing from the shrimp, avocado mixture, couldn’t put my finger on it ) scallops were delicious! The flavours all worked beautifully together. I would go back just for that. Pasta was good, I would have really enjoyed it if a little truffle oil was added. Broccoli was disappointing. Also over priced for the dish, in my opinion. Octopus was also underwhelming. The presentation was beautiful though. Beef tartar was again a bit boring. I’m glad it came with fried dough pockets. It made it more interesting. In addition, which I’m sure was just a miss on our servers part. I had mentioned it was a birthday celebration. After the bill came and paid for the waitress said to my sister “I heard it was your birthday, happy birthday. Come back NEXT time and we will give your free dessert” we all thought “well why not now? It is her birthday at this moment. Why do we need to come back for it next time? Hahaha. Overall, it was ok. I will give their sister company a try though. I haven’t fully given up on this brand of restaurants.

I must admit, I did come here after going to Costco and eating a hot dog and wings. It must have skewed my taste buds a bit because some of the dishes tasted a bit bland. For the sake of organization I will itemize my review. 1) First came the Beef Tartar with oyster. The bread cracker thing it comes with was way too hard. The actual filling tasted kind of a faint oyster. The whole thing just tasted sour. That is all I remember. Milky and tart. I actually just chose to forego using the accompanying "toast" and just used the complimentary bread to scoop up the residual stuff in the oyster shell. 3/5 1a) The complimentary cheese bread with the whipped roasted yeast butter was very good. The bread was soft, warm, yet crispy on top. The butter had a very unique flavour that I can only describe as "marmite-ey." 5/5 2) The lettuce wedge salad bowl thing came next. When I first saw it, I was honestly confused. I did not know how to approach this thing. Using the provided knife, I did my best to carve out edible pieces without the toasted toppings flying all over the place. This was actually my favourite thing. The dressing and the toasted rice, soybeans, and other goodies was an interesting grouping. Though interesting, I would have preferred the more traditional chopped greens in a bowl approach for this dish. 4/5 3) Next came the stuff wings. What they seemed to do was to debone a wingette and then stuffed it with a chicken/meat puree and then cooked it together to fuse them. The meat was juicy and well seasoned. The accompanying garnish's oniony,garlicky tartness was a welcome pairing to the meat. Only complaint was that only 2 pieces came. 18 bucks for 2 wings made me a bit sad. 4/5 4) The burger and fries were very good. The patty was perfectly cooked, not a dry or flavourless spot. The cheese was generously placed on top of the patty. The bun was perfect. Not too thin, not too thick. Perfect moisture and temperature. The fries seemed to be pre seasoned and then fried because not seeing a single grain of salt on them, yet they were slightly salty. The oil that they used to fry the potatoes was a peanut oil I am guessing. Reminded me of Five Guys fries, only better and less soggy. 5/5 5) The lemon meringue pie was extremely tart, and the whipped cream on top was very rich. The graham cracker crust was extremely buttery. Well done. 5/5 Last but not least, the service. The service is out of this world on a different level from anything that I have experienced in Toronto. Everybody was on point. They wiped down the table between dishes when they saw that things had gotten a bit messy. They explained every dish as it came to our table. I never saw the bottom of my water glass. Kudos to the wait staff and the owners for instilling such a passion in their workers.

Had a super delicious dinner yesterday with my family. All the dishes we ordered were so unique. There was a variety of different textures and flavours in each dish. The service was also amazing. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely come back again!

Came here for dinner and had relatively high expectations for this well-known popular spot. Definitely get reservations as it’s a pretty small spot and very popular. There’s roughly 6 tables with about 10 spots at the bar for seating (treated as tables). They have roughly 1 server per two tables so service is very quick. Our server made sure water was always filled and they made sure they explained each dish. If you’ve never been here before, dishes are made more for sharing and they recommend 4-6 dishes for parties of 2. So expect to pay roughly $100+ for 2 people (assuming you also get drinks). Most of the dishes were underwhelming in my opinion. The ones I liked the best were the ravioli and the beef tartare. The lemon meringue pie was way too sweet for me, which was disappointing considering how nice it looked. I wouldn’t be completely opposed to coming again but wouldn’t be dying to come here again.

Great service and experience, if you are going during peak lunch hours, it is better to reserve ahead of time via phone. Great lunch menu, prices were a bit expensive relative to the portion size, but the flavours were great. Oysters seemed a bit small but were still flavourful. The prawn ceviche and the Aloette burger are definitely a must have when visiting. The crispy squash was surprisingly sweet and served as a great end part to the meal even though it was not dessert specific dish.

From the moment we walked in, I felt the impeccable service. The whole team from the hostess to the waitstaff were amazing!!! I felt very taken care of. I especially liked how they checked up on us and changed our plates multiple times without ever needing me to ask. Aside from the flavourful dishes, I loved the drinks. We ordered 8+ dishes and left feeling very full. Each dish was full of unique bold flavors. Definitely would have back!

Dine in for a 12 pm reservation on Sunday. The food was really really good!! I devoured the butternut squash dish, so creamy and great mushy texture with a little crunch from the nuts. The yuzu sauce on the fried chicken was surprisingly tasty and turning it into lettuce wraps with radish and pickles was great. The premeal cheese toast with spread was also so yummy! The place itself is quite small and a little cramped with limited booth seating but there is a bar area to sit in as well. Interested in checking out their other branches Alo and Aloette Go. Customer service was excellent and I cannot recommend the food enough 🥳

Very nice laid back space, we went there for lunch and were impressed with all dishes. Portions are generous and beautifully prepared. Was also very impressed with the lunch special price that everyone seemed to be ordering, very good value for food of this caliber. Our waitress was also great and service was efficient throughout our meal, would definitely go back.

Baked potato, garlic bread and steak over salted beyond belief

We really enjoyed the food here. The Oysters were really quite great, I recommend to start with it if you like them. The Burrata was fantastic with its pistachios and olives. The rack of lamb had this smoked eggplant sauce which was absolutely magnificent. And the absolute best dish was the stuffed morel mushroom. It was also topped with crispy chicken skin which was a nice touch. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The prices are on the medium high side.

So hard to find a parking spot during dinner hours. But the food was amazing. One of the best octopus I’ve had in restaurants. The signature burger was very juicy too. Small but great place to hangout

We had a great time here. The food was amazing especially the beef tartare. Wife found it spicy though. The iceberg wedge was yummy. Though the wild rice looks less than appealing for sure… it just reminds me of maggots 😓 Still a 5/5!!

Service was amazing, the staff were so friendly, especially the gentleman at the bar. The food was alright - may have been my mistake for ordering items that were all on the heavier side. The burrata was hands down the best dish. The squash was alright, the burger was good, but I thought the fries were too oily. It’s a cute little spot with nice decor.

Fantastic food, a truly amazing culinary journey. Of particular note is the complimentary cheese bread which was unbelievably good. The burger also was superbly balanced. Price is high of course, and service left more than to be desired with a distinctly aloof attitude by some of the staff which tarnished the experience somewhat. Would definitely return regardless.

We had a fantastic time at this restaurant. The staff, especially Natalie, were super friendly, helpful and informative. I highly recommend the iceberg wedge salad, which was crunchy, flavorful and made to perfection - we did make a mess trying to split the salad, but it’s well worth the effort.

Ok they don’t advertise this place in the evening enough. SUCH a cute date spot even for drinks. My friend and I went for 9:30-11. Food was amazing. Atmosphere is intimate. I thought the booth seat was going to be more soft, I sat down like I thought I would have cushion. Foie gras was a bit smaller than I thought but one of my favourite dishes. The iceberg salad was bigger than I thought and really interesting concept! Would be best for at least 3 people to split. Lemon meringue was a bit too sweet for my liking and I have a sweet tooth. Overall, great experience and great quality food.

We had a reservation for 7:30 and arrived 5 minutes early but then we had to wait 20 minutes because our table was not ready. The menu selection is very limited! And they won’t even consider substituting a meat if you have dietary restrictions. I came here because I heard about their burger. Burger is delicious but very small!

Excellent. Good vibes and oh my.. the lemon meringue pie was AMAZING. We agree these are small plates so we recommend to get a main and a side. The wedge was a great sharer with 2 mains. And of course with that we had room for an incredible dessert. So glad we booked. Loved it.

Aloette has always served up consistently flavourful experiences, but some menu items need workshopping. Most of the menu wow'd us: olives and scallops were delicious and interesting, the drinks were a perfect balance of sweet and boozy, and the foie gras sundae was a little bit daring and a lot of flavour. The weakest dish here though was definitely the pork secreto. It was pork without any delicious fats or herbs, and it became a fairly dry piece of meat. Staying with the rest of the menu should give you an incredible meal though. The decor is gorgeous and intimate, perfect for date night. Space is fairly limited though so reserve early.

The takeout food is just as superb as it was pre-covid, and would highly recommend. Ordered the fried chicken and the mac & cheese. The mac & cheese was absolutely fantastic, was still piping hot and a great portion. The fried chicken was 3 pieces - 2 drumsticks and a thigh - they're smaller pieces than popeyes but was very well spiced. It also came with two biscuits/pancakes thing that was a good pairing. Overall they had a special deal on ubereats and decided to give it a go. Tasted great and would order again

Great fries, burger was above average, nothing mind blowing. Mac and Cheese was standard

Love the dine in experience at Aloette, lovely atmosphere, a bit stuffy but food was always good and always left full and satisfied. The crispy squash and beef dish they have are my favourite. I love trying whatever new dishes they release. Ordering takeout has been meh though, I have about 3 times and it was never as good as in the restaurant but I guess that can be expected. I’d personally say to wait until you can experience the real thing in person!

Very tasty fusion food. Ate here pre-covid and recently ordered uber eats to remind myself how good the food was. Through uber eats I had a chicken burger (4*), fried chicken (5***) and meringue pie (2.5*, it was good and the marshmellow on top was great but the bottom was extreme lemon... not my taste) Highly recommend.

Great restaurant in Downtown Toronto. We sat at the bar and had a great lunch. We started with two very involved and delicious cocktails. Then we shared the tuna tartare and salmon sashimi. Both were super fresh and tasty. We would definitely go back.

For the price I will say it's not the best or the worst. The squid was good, the drink was good, the cheese bread and butter was great and the beet salad was good. Everything was good but, nothing stood out as a must have.

Small and cozy restaurant. Food is great and they add. items / tweak there menu seasonal which is amazing. Service and food is top notch. The Kitchen is super clean and everyone is always on the ball every time I go there. Good drink menu as well!

5/5. A wonderful, casual-fine-dining experience with all the trimmings of a special date or group catchup. Be warned about large groups as this place has mostly bar seating and groups of 4. Apparently the burger is the most commonly ordered, but you should absolutely get the Short Rib and Gnocchi. Cocktail selection is also diverse and well positioned for any mix of food. The lobster roll and liver mousse could be skipped, as they weren't particularly flavourful nor plenty. Highly recommended!

I don't even know where to start. I LOVED EVERYTHING. I don't say this often folks! The service was kind and patient, the cocktails were all balanced and delicious, and the food touched on flavour combinations that were a treat for the taste buds. Honestly, we tried to walk in on a Saturday (shot in the dark for two Ottawa peeps visiting for the weekend) but we got placed on a realistic wait list and hopped around other restaurants in the meantime. Mobile notification system to the rescue. Thank you and we will definitely be returning next time we visit Toronto.

All I can say is wow. We rightfully chose Aloette @ Home's prix fixe delivery to celebrate a very special occasion and I'm so glad we did. The food was as always incredible (their peanut butter dacquoise might be the best thing I've ever tasted), but they also somehow managed to add that touch of service excellence from within our own home! The team here is not just passionate about food (which is again, amazing) but the experience they provide to their patrons. Even the little details like having the Aloette playlist on Spotify were super conducive to a lovely date night in. Thanks so much to the team at Aloette for working so hard during these crazy times to allow us to still make some wonderful memories. :)

I've not been to the restaurant.. Because everytime we went, we were told it'd be a 3 hour wait. So now that we can order take out - we get to finally try it!!! The burger - the taste isn't quite there, but the meat is good...! The chicken - it's fried great, but the two sauces - do I dip it together...? I wish I could try it in the restaurant to taste how it's intended to taste.. The meringue pie!!! Oh gosh - maybe it's cuz I'm Asian and my sweet tolerance isn't that high... But it's super duper sweet. All in all.. I think it's good, but not great.

I had their burger and fries today- one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time. The meat was fresh and the patty was juicy. The sauce was so flavourful and the bread was buttered and uber fresh. The fries were also crispy and delicious! Definitely going back there for my next burger craving

Amazing quality, sophistication and consistency. The food is always amazing and always fresh (farm fresh) Nothing ever seems processed (like everything else in the area). Great spot for authentic cuisine. Amazing staff as well!

Very good food :)

I ordered from Ubereats. I really like the iceberg salad, it was so fresh and tasty. Everything is in harmony. The sauce is creamy and special. House roll is also good. The burger was ok, not as good as I expected. It was cold when arrived.

(Translated by Google) Superb taste experience! Magnificent, upscale “diner” style atmosphere. A menu that revives the taste buds; a must if you want to have a good time! (Original) Superbe expérience gustative! Magnifique ambiance de style “diner” haut de gamme. Un menu qui ravive les papilles; un must si vous souhaitez vivre un bon moment!

Staff was accommodating in respect to squeezing my take out reservation in to celebrate my daughters birthday with a excellent dinner to go. Thanks again Alo!

It’s nice place ... good tasty food

My friend told me that the last few days he walked by there wasn't much wait time.. so of course the actual day where we ended up going, there was a bit of a wait lol. Which was not too bad, about 20 mins, right at 12:30pm lunch rush. So we left them our contact and off we went to do some walking and shopping and they texted us when the table was ready. This restaurant does not do any reservations - walk-ins only. This restaurant replaced the old nail salon that used to be under the Alo restaurant, so I think it's a clever move on their part to convert the bottom level to a fining dining with a bit of a bar/rustic look and with price points that are more affordable than the Alo. Of course, for the average person grabbing lunch, this is certainly not the cheapest meal, but definitely one of the best :) We ended up ordering 1 appetizer, 3 entrees and a dessert. So let me break down each dish for you: First off... their complimentary bread with the burnt butter... holy jeez it was amazing and to die for! I'm still thinking about it as I'm writing it... I almost wanted to ask for more! beef tartare - portion was quite good for its price, the beef is minced but not too grounded up - perfect to spread on the lettuce wraps that it comes with for a bit of crunch. delicious! the beef was very well seasoned and I loved the crunch from the lettuce. Each of us were able to have about 2-3 pieces of this assembly. cornish hen - portions again, quite substantial. It doesn't really come with much sides, aside from a mix of olives and peppers at the bottom. I normally don't eat olives, but this... this I will devour :) the garnishes complements the hen very well, and definitely one of the most soft and moist chicken I've had in a while! Salmon - portions were good and the salmon was moist but firm as well - perfect texture, and not overcooked. The garnishes and sauce that came with it was quite nice! I liked the crunch from the microgreens and the sauce was delicious! Macaroni and cheese - this... wow. it's super filling - the portion isn't very large, but it's definitely very rich. I liked how it's baked on a cast iron mini skillet so there's a bit of a crust on the pasta as well. it comes with a spicy tomato/ketchup sauce and I'm pleasantly surprised at how well they go together and the heat is just a notch, perfect for the taste without overpowering the mac and cheese itself. Aloette fries - for those who like poutine... you will definitely like their take on the fries. Sausage gravy and cheese - it was amazing. The amount you get is quite good for its price (i'ts a side that we ordered separately because the add on fries with the beef tartar doesn't have the fixings), and we were already pretty stuffed after eating these four dishes that we actually had some trouble finishing! Since we were so full... we decided to share a pc of lemon meringue pie. It was amazing! If i had more time i woudl've gotten coffee to enjoy with it. the lemon tartness is quite present, and balancing out the sweetness of the pie itself. The top is torched marshmellows... quite a delightful pairing and between the 3 of us, the pie is quite sizeable, and we coudln't finish because we were THAT full. On top of that, they changed our dishes and cutlery between courses. Service is definitely wonderful. Their menu selection is not very large.. so every item we ordered off the menu was spot on perfect, which is expected of a restaurant when they cater only to a handful of dishes. But I will say this: Price point - yes it's about 35 per person plus tip... but definitely an amazing meal and I was quite satisfied :) Order anything on their menu and I don't think you will be disappointed. I would definitely recommend trying if you haven't already!

One of my favourite restaurant in TO! The food is always on points, the atmosphere is top notch and you have a really dedicated staff, details oriented and making everything goes smoothly and that you get the best meal. ++ for the great wine list, well crafted cocktails and Jelly king on tap ;) Special thanks to Micaela front of house !

Just picked up the smash burger and chicken sandwich for take out and it’s the best sandwiches I’ve had in a while. My god the burger was cooked to perfection. Crusty outside and a nice medium pink. The chicken sandwich was massive and juicy. Fries were expertly done. Obviously double fried to perfection. Value beyond superb and would happily pay more if they charged more! Please don’t waste your money on fast food and go here instead

Absolutely mind-blowing.

I usually get food from here on Uber eats. The prices and very very reasonable and the food is tasty! I usually get the fried chicken sandwich and fries. Their special sauce is very good. Great value for money especially in Downtown Toronto

Delicious food! Great atmosphere in the restaurant, as well as great (delivery) service during the pandemic. Would absolutely recommend!

Discovered this spot during COVID and I’m so happy I did! The fried chicken is the absolute best I’ve ever had! We often drive in just for the chicken and it’s been worth it every time!

Fantastic service and food. Were good catering to my celiac as well.

I'm so escastic that a sister store to Alo opened. Finally got to try this place and everything on their menu is tasty. My favorite was the fried chicken

Disclaimer, we had a takeaway so that might influence the taste. But in general, I wasn't impressed at all. We ordered almost the whole menu and several dishes had the same sauce and add-ons (e.g. bread crumbs at the top) so the difference was only in the main ingredient. It felt like a good but ordinary comfort food with no interesting flavor combinations.

im surprised i have not written a review for this place. i absolutely love the food here. very creative and delicious!

Food is delicious and delivers super well

One of the best burgers & fries in town - does not disappoint. Burger cooked perfectly, juicy, crispy fries, perfect pickle, stand out cheese, A+++

Delicious treat during Covid times!!!!! Absolutely amazing burger and lemon meringue pie!!!!! Definitely worth it!

The burgers are some of the best in the city. Looking forward to trying more of their menu.

Ordered some quarantine delivery. Had the burger, two salads, gnocchi and two cocktail kits. The food and cocktails were excellent. Would definitely recommend for delivery while stuck at home for a little date night.

Enjoyable dinner at Aloette. The service was very attentive and the ambiance quite enjoyable. Food quite tasty......enjoyed the infamous burger and others had the pork belly and braised beef......all yummy.

Good food and atmosphere

Best burger hands down!

great place.

Visited this place and was pleasantly surprised! The menu had variety and they served delicious food presented beautifully. The servers were super helpful. Looking to return soon !

Burger & Wedge Combo: best $25 ever spent on a burger combo! The combination of cheese (Beaufort), pickle, mayo and the salad in this burger brings you at the second level. Quality of the buns and the ground beef are impressive. The pink sauce is just enough spicy to give the right kick. The wedge salad is very delicious. Lemon Vinaigrette is well done: not too much acidity. Chive cream dressing help also to balance everything. Portions are so generous that I couldn’t finish everything.

I’ve been here twice, both times had their flagship Aloette burger. The first was amazing, so rare and delicious. The second burger was dry, overcooked, and accompanied by generic frozen fries instead of their famous ones. Learn to be consistent.

WOW JUST wow!!! we entered this chic hole-in-the wall spot because we were too hungry to reach Chinatown. what an awesome surprise!! impeccable service , drinks AND food

We had a fantastic take out dinner. The ribs just feel off the bone with and incredible sauce. The chicken was very nicely spiced and the flat iron steak incredible. The asparagus and potatoes tasted amazing.

Just wow. Such a classic bistro setting blended with a high-end traincar feel. Our server at the bar, Devin gave us such incredible service which just complimented the perfect experience of impeccably prepared food with amazing wine and cocktails.

I have heard so much about this place and have been meaning to try it for about two years. I finally ordered take out from there last weekend. We ordered the chopped salad, burger, fried chicken and the lemon meringue pie. The chopped salad was tasty (slightly spicy if that is not your thing). The burger was extremely underwhelming. I've had better elswhere for the same pricepoint. The fried chicken tasted good but was not that original. The lemon pie also did not strike me as something special. I was expecting more from a restaurant with so much hype (and a minimum suggested tip of 20%).

Place is a bit small, and not easy to get the booking unless you plan a bit a head of time like a month 😀 That doesn't make me rate it less than 5 stars. All food are super tasty. The menu is changed often. Need to check with the restaurant. Cocktails are on point. You can't have enough. And you have to try the desserts. Everyone there are friendly.

Iceberg wedge: whatever dressing they use is made by god and it’s amazing. Fried squash: the combination of squash and nuts is pretty good, and I loved this one. Burger: I wish I ordered it for myself and not to share because it was so good Lemon pie: absolutely worth it. All in all, loved this place and their staff was very polite and helpful.

Loved it here! Came for drinks and dessert and it has a wonderful warm and cozy atmosphere! Would 100% come back 😊 Service was excellent 👍

Food was great, make sure to try the Octopus and the scallops and the Burger once you have tried to the other good stuff, the Iceberg Wedge is good amongst the salads. Try the Lemon Pie. Their complimentary bread and yeast butter were one of my fav experiences. Very bad selection of Beers and Idiots serving them so unless you know what you want and find it on the menu wouldn't recommend it. Proportions are quite less compared to the price.

To start, the one start is for great service and for a great atmosphere. That's all I wanted to give because I really didn't understand the menu. Didn't really enjoy it. The items I had really did not taste all that interesting or good. Individually the dishes were confusing in taste. The house bread was the best dish I had lol. No offense to the staff. The menu (or at least what I ordered) failed to provide me with a sense of what Alloette is all about. And being linked to Alo I expected so much more of it. It just felt like everything mixed together. Very disappointing. And I'm not the only one who thinks so. The tuna on toast was not special and not worth trying .... the beef tartar was good but nothing special about it. The octopus was a mix of different flavors in not so good way. Was really confused about what I was eating. The squash was also just a veggie dish with light flavors. Okay. Nothing extraordinary. I hope to try it again in the future with a refreshed menu.

My wife and 3 friends recently celebrated their birthdays here. Everyone had a great time and raved about the food & service—it’s what you’d expect from the Alo family of restaurants. Most menu items are meant to be shared. Standouts included the crispy squash, Torched Hokkaido Sea Scallop, Prawn Tacos and the potato cheese bread. Email inquiries were also very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!

Best anniversary dinner yet. First time dining here for both my wife and I but can honestly say it won't be our last! Food was amazing! After a bit of back and forth and some superb creative accommodation, Chef Sol did an incredible job making sure that the one dish my wife really wanted could be done gluten free. Needless to say my wife was in heaven! We had 4 dishes which all were truly delectable and worth every penny. From the time we sat down, the attention to us and to our menu options was great. Devin (who is also the bartender) took care of us and even though we couldn't see his smile behind his mask, we could feel his enthusiasm and care for us and for what he does as he and the other servers tended to our needs. The food was received in a timely manner and we loved that it was a sharing menu where both my wife and I could indulge with similar anticipation and experiences. And I have to say, what a pleasurable experience it was from start to finish. So happy that we finally made it out to Aloette and we look forward to coming back again. Thanks to all for making this anniversary dinner an evening we will surely not forget. Cheers!!

I went for dinner last weekend with my girlfriends and was not disappointed - the food and service is outstanding!! Ambiance wise it felt like I walked into a 60’s high end type bar - it was so cozy and welcoming. You have a 2 hour limit for dining as they are packed with reservations …So get to ordering fast and don’t be late to enjoy your time to the fullest. In terms of favourite dishes the fois gras, Brussels sprouts, and black cod - I am still dreaming about. All the food was phenomenal, delicious and we ordered about 6 dishes and shared tapas style between 4 of us. With 2 cocktails each and splitting the bill the cost was only $84 with a good tip you are at 118 for a beautiful night out. Go reserve and enjoy!!

We got: scallops, burger, iceberg lettuce salad, sweet potatoes, octopus with sausage stuffed inside and it was a good portion for 4 people to share. Very economical in value split between 4 people as the bill came out to be about ~ 30$. However, there was something odd about the food parings ie: a lot of ginger on the scallops and it didn’t suite my personal taste well but interesting combinations which I have not tried before!

We went for dinner on a random Wednesday, made a reservation last minute and was able to secure seats at the bar. The space is pretty small, would highly recommend to make reservations in advance. Our server was amazing, he was very attentive and friendly. The food was just okay in my opinion. The burrata was delicious, but the other dishes missed the mark. The burger was a little bit heavy for my taste and the fries were overcooked. Would come back for drinks as the ambiance was nice but not for the food.

Amazing dinner. Amazing service. We had four dishes including the stuffed chicken wings, wedge salad, cavaletti and grilled short rib. The wedge salad was the star of the show for sure… so savoury and fresh. The cocktails are also phenomenal; loved the old fashioned. I was impressed overall but for more expensive then expected hence why it is 4 instead of 5 stars.

It is a very small restaurant with limited booths. Good for drinks and to grab some food, but not so much for a relaxed evening with family and friends. The food is finger licking good. All the dishes can be shared and each one was amazingly flavourful. However, the service was slowly and very haphazard. Not sure if the servers were overworked or just didn’t care. They lacked warmth and didn’t seem interested. The food was being brought by who ever was available including once the lady at the reception brought out one of the dishes. The music was very loud so couldn’t hear much of what was being said. When asked for recommendation on the menu, almost the entire menu was read out. Overall it lacks ambience and class.

This was a great experience overall. The food selection was great for a smaller menu. Each dish we tried had levels of flavour, and most importantly you definitively taste all flavours out into the dish… nothing got lost, The presentation of each dish was photo worthy as you can see the care of how each dish is created. The service was prompt and gave great recommendations for our group. No complaints here.

Well, the wait time was a bit longer than expected, and we ended up with the bar seat. The burger was ok. I was promised a medium burger, but got something closer to a well done. The fries did not worth the 10$ price tag. I liked the atmosphere. People were nice. They even gave us a free complimentary starter. Google menu is outdated.

Overall a really great experience. The highlight was the burger imo! Things are not overpriced, found the oysters average and the octopus was good enough but maybe expected more for 60$. The desert was unbelievable! Fries and drinks were awesome. Service was phenomenal! I would rate it more like a 4/5 but will give 5 stars for the service we received

The service was great, all of the staff were attentive and very helpful! Definitely a 5/5 there. The drinks were also great! For the food, I was looking forward to trying here but to be completely honest, it wasn’t worth the hype. The serving sizes were very small/expensive and a lot of the flavours were not my cup of tea - either very sour (for the scallops) or very salty (egg yolk ravioli). My favourite dishes of the night were the squash and the chicken wings though, which were delicious.

I was impressed with this restaurant. I will definitely come back to try another dishes. Personally for me, octopus was not soft so I would not recommend it. However, pasta was excellent. Also, I liked restroom and washable towels🌎

Good service and food, not exceptional, and a bit loud. It was packed during lunch hour but the service was pretty attentive. Foie gras and beef tartare was served on bread/cracker. Small portion. Corn ribs were good, maybe a little stronger spices would be better. Sea bass was good. Very crispy skin and nice sauce. Pork belly was okay. Braised but chewy. Prawn was great but only 1 prawn for $24. Maybe some garnish would have made it look better.

Went here for dinner with my friend. We got the wedge salad, crispy squash, sea bream and mussels with cocktails. My friend and I really liked the wedge salad, the crispy squash was also good but a little sweeter than I'd like. Sea bream was my favorite and my friend loved their mussels. The only reason why I didnt rate it a 5 star is because the music was really loud and though service was great, they came up too many times.

First off service was fantastic. Our server was a delight who was knowledgeable about both the food and the drink. The Sea bream was the fan favourite. Nice vibe, atmosphere, food and staff. Will go again next time in in town!

The roasted sea bream is exceptional! Crispy skin that can peel off as a single sheet, flaky fatty juicy flesh, with a rich fruity-floral aji amarillo sauce. It’s a must-order unless you hate fish. The other dishes were good but not excellent. I tried the wedge salad because it’s one of Aloette’s signature dishes, but it didn’t convince me that lettuce needs to be in an unwieldy chunk. The dressing is a fancified version of sour cream & onion flavor. Cocktail was great. Overall it was a great experience because of the attentive service. The sea bream is something I’d order regularly if I lived in the area.

2023 October 4.5★ Despite being at a busy Queen and Spadina intersection, this restaurant is somewhat hidden away with its black exterior façade. Inside, this one aisle restaurant has tables along the window and bar seating opposite. There's limited space - 4 tables that fit a snug 4 persons and bar seating for 12. So reservations are a must if you want a guaranteed spot. Though they do take walk-ins. Hamachi Ceviche $24 The raw hamachi fish was cut into cubes and swam in a coconut curry, with some crispy taro and watermelon radish. This was ok. Diherrea came after. There are better options here. Roasted Branzino $40 The fish was very tasty, flaky and perfectly done with it being tender and crispy on the skin. The caramelized leeks and garlic, chimichurri, caper really added just enough flavors but didn't overwhelme the fish. Would recommend. Beef Tartare $18 Made with fennel, egg yolk, jalapeño this was very good. Though pieces were a bit small, with only 2 portions, this was certainly a treat and would recommend. Lamb Pappardelle $36 With its thick pasta sauce and wide pasta noodles, it is both chewy and has intense flavors. The lamb was slightly gamey, but adds a bit of character. Pretty good. Parking lot nearby or street parking.

Food is always great, from the 3 times I’ve gone, the front staff have been the best in every way to accommodate and welcome us in. 2/3 times the service staff were great, in fact the first server left an impression on us which is why we continued to return! The most recent time one specific server had attitude and tried to make a point out of me ordering for my boyfriend as he parked the car which I don’t mind considering you can tell she had no boundary between work and personal issues. Food always tastes great and presented perfectly. Do not let this review repel you from this perfect restaurant, just avoid the ginger girl server!