Aloette Restaurant

Canadian restaurant · Waterfront Communities-The Island ·

Aloette Restaurant

Canadian restaurant · Waterfront Communities-The Island ·

Chic diner with elevated comfort food, French staples, and burgers

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163 Spadina Ave. 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2A5, Canada Get directions

$$$

@eater

391,688 Postcards · 10,991 Cities

The 38 Best Restaurants in Toronto, Canada

"Open for: Lunch and dinnerPrice range: $$$Chef-owner Patrick Kriss of Alo Food Group has amassed an empire of restaurants across the city, starting with his flagship fine-dining enterprise Alo in 2015. While it’s still notoriously challenging to land a reservation there, sister spot Aloette is more accessible and friendlier on the pocketbook. Kriss’s oxymoronic “upscale diner” features burgers, fries, and other usual suspects, but everything is finessed and fancified. The fried chicken is laced with yuzu honey; parfaits are engorged with foie gras; and golden spuds are zhuzhed up with bloody mary aioli.Know before you go: There are now two locations. The original (on Spadina) offers lunch on Fridays only, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.The newer spot on Bay Street is open for lunch Monday through Friday, but does not do weekend brunch service." - Tiffany Leigh

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Aloette

Aloette Restaurant

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Aloette

"Open since 2017, this stylish bistro remains one of the coolest reservations in town. Chef Patrick Kriss and his well-oiled restaurant group again demonstrate that they have the Midas touch. With the tasting menu-only ALO just upstairs, the team here is impressively polished in this diner setting. No wider than a train car, the cozy space offers satisfying, approachable dishes that look and taste far better than imagined. Iceberg wedges dressed in chive cream arrive under a mountain of puffed wild rice. A complimentary loaf of cheddar brioche wouldn’t be out of place on white tablecloth. Everyone wants the burger. And for dessert, there must be pie. The signature lemon meringue is a towering finale that will have you rolling out the door." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/ontario/toronto/restaurant/aloette

Aloette Restaurant

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391,688 Postcards · 10,991 Cities

The 38 Essential Toronto Restaurants

"Chef-owner Patrick Kriss of Alo Food Group has amassed an empire of restaurants across the city, starting with his flagship Alo in 2015 and moving on to sister diner Aloette, Alobar Yorkville, delivery operation Aloette Go, and Alobar Downtown. While it’s virtually impossible to land a reservation at Alo these days, Aloette is more accessible, and friendlier on the pocketbook, too. Kriss’s oxymoronic “upscale diner” features the usual suspects, such as chicken wings, fries, and burgers, but everything is finessed and fancified. Confit chicken wings are dotted with XO dashi jus; beet salad is invigorated with fresh burrata; and golden spuds are saddled up with bloody mary aioli." - Tiffany Leigh

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Aloette

Aloette Restaurant

@canadas100best

173 Postcards · 31 Cities

Rank: #54

Canada's 100 Best 2020 - Ontario

Aloette Restaurant

Allan G

Google

Alouette Restaurant offers a cozy, intimate environment paired with a carefully selected menu that feels thoughtful and well executed. We especially loved the beef tataki, which was flavorful and well balanced, and the triple cooked fries, perfectly crispy and indulgent. The stuffed olives were a bit too acidic for our taste, but still interesting. The lemon meringue pie is absolutely beautiful and a showstopper visually, though it leaned very sour for us. Overall, a charming spot worth visiting for its atmosphere and standout savory dishes.

cLoNy

Google

The food was genuinely tasty overall. We tried the fries, which could have been a bit crispier, and the salad had a really nice balance. We also had the famous chicken, which was a little on the greasy side. Highlights of the night were the lobster & shrimp fritter and the burger — both were excellent.

Dream C.

Google

I was in Toronto for a short two night stay to attend a concert. First time in Canada and as a Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholder, this was one of the restaurants on their Exclusive Tables Program so I was excited to try it out. I read some reviews so the quaint location on Spadina Avenue did not surprise me. I had a 4:15PM counter reservation on a Friday afternoon. At that time, there was only 1 party in a booth and I asked if I could sit in a booth and was told I could not because I wouldn’t have enough time to finish my meal before any other parties arrived, no big deal since I was on a solo mission. I took my seat at the counter. The music was loud enough and their playlist was very American, was surprised to hear a lot of New York rap classics and as a Native New Yorker I definitely enjoyed. The bar tender on duty at that time was nice enough, but overall I had this weird feeling, no one did anything overtly to me but I did not feel that warm fuzzy welcoming feeling, I have experienced at other establishments. With the suggestion of the bartender, I chose a drink that he suggested was sweet, I’m definitely into sweet drinks, he suggested the Gong Show. I could not choose between their infamous Aloette Burger or the Aloette Fried Chicken, so I chose both. The chicken was my fav out of the 2. The food was prepared well and came out hot. I enjoyed wrapping the chicken in the fresh lettuce. The burger was juicy and seasoned well. Everything was tasty. My experience was okay, if ever in Toronto again not sure if I’d make this a stop but clearly they’ve received excellent reviews, so maybe I’m a 1 off.

Jina R.

Google

The grilled lamb skewer was succulent and full of flavour. The pistachio element really made it stand out. I can see why they’ve earned Michelin recommended. The Gong Show was my favourite cocktail, and the apple pie sundae was better than expected, so good. Service was attentive and friendly throughout. The space is cozy and intimate, which is great for a date or small outing, but not ideal for larger groups.

Amanda G.

Google

What a disappointment, after wanting to come here for years!! Firstly, this burger that I've had my eye on for 2 years, has suddenly changed within the last couple weeks. They now remove the lettuce and serve it in such a way that you need to use a fork and knife, because it's just completely soggy. They cut it in half and have it laying in a skillet of melted cheese, which is full of oil. And thus your burger bun is soaked in oil now. There was also not a hint of truffle. Truffle is so pungent and I could not smell it at all. For $38 it was absolutely not worth it. I've had better burgers at pubs or fast food smash places. Why did you change it? :( Next were these triple cooked fries. They were very similar to McDonald's fries, but crispier. They were good but, again, for $11 they were very average. The dip was very good. The fried Cornish hen was also average. They did a good job of getting it really crispy but for some reason as soon as you put the fork to the food, the breading all comes off. Not a big deal, but again, just average and not worth it. Hot sauce that comes with it is very tasty and not too spicy. When i came in I was greeted right away and they took my coat, which i appreciate. I was seated and given water right away. Points for that. The mini martinis were great and the cocktails were actually great. Far better than any of the food. Although we were trying to ask the bartender for drink recommendations, but she basically just kept pointing at the menu showing what they have. It seemed like we were annoying her maybe. Not super helpful vs other reviews I've read. Lastly, ambience. Its a cute little place but extremely loud. Don't come here if you want a nice quiet meal. We were sitting next to each other at the bar and we were shouting to hear each other. Overall I am so extremely disappointed. After wanting to come here for 2 years for this burger that has now suddenly changed for what looks like the worse - I am so very saddened to have an experience i can't call anything but average and not worth the $200 we spent. I'm now questioning if Alo, another place on my list, would even be worth it.

Kevin J.

Google

Very solid spot for a great dinner. Favourite dish was definitely the octopus carpaccio. Fish was cooked well and the skin was crispy. Ordered a medium steak but it was undercooked, good sear on the outside and paired well with the chimichurri. Lemon meringue pie was great especially with the toasted marshmallows on top to balance out the tartness of the lemon. Recommend making a reservation.

Alyssa C.

Google

Could not pick a favourite item. Went with my family for a nice treat out in the city and this place was beyond expectations. Food was delicious, flavourful and unique. Our service was fantastic, some of the food options are served as two, but they are able to add another in some cases. (Eg the lobster and shrimp Fritters and the olives)

Andie L

Google

We have been here multiple times but this was our first time sitting on the patio. It was a nice change of environment - more quiet and brighter. Of course there were people walking by but they were not bothersome. There were also some newer items on the menu, one of these being the sea bream. We were very impressed! The corn sauce was great and the sea bream was cooked well. We have tried most of their menu before and this is now our new favourite dish. The classics including the wedge salad (must order) and burger were consistently delicious.