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    Alo Restaurant

    4.5 (381 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndBars, French
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    Koshihikari Rice, Dashi, Lobster, Porcini Mushroom, Kohlrabi, Black Truffle
    Michelle T.

    Getting ready for our trip to Toronto, I watched a lot of travel guides to find just the perfect place to celebrate my Husband's 50th birthday dinner. Alo; time and time again was a restaurant that kept popping up as a popular option as a must-visit culinary experience. I made the reservations several months out for a party of 4. As the time of the reservation neared, the restaurant reached out to me about a week prior to confirm our reservations and see if anyone in our party had dietary restrictions. I typically follow a pescatarian diet and two others in my party had gluten restrictions. It was really thoughtful of them to reach out and get that squared away. The restaurant itself is in a non-descript entrance. You're greeted by the hostess to confirm your reservation and then you are granted entrance to an elevator that takes you to the restaurant. The restaurant has a beautiful decor that's dark, chic and sophisticated. We were welcomed into the bar area while we were waiting for our table. Once we were seated, the food show began. Everyone who waited on us from our waiter, sommelier and support staff, were very professional and friendly. Every time something was brought out- there was almost like a synchronized choreography to the presentation. There would be two presenters placing plates at both ends of the table simultaneously. It was unlike any dinner service I had ever experienced. We had an about 9 different courses in our tasting menu. Mine was modified to account for my pescatarian preference. Here are the dishes I was served: Pomme Soufflé/ Amaebi/ Tomato - Tasting of Tuna Akami/Chutoro/Otoro These courses were delicate and fancy. Basically it was tuna, a little caviar and pastry. The Otoro was out of this work yummy and rich! Dungeness Crab, Black Truffle, Hen Egg, Spinach This was my favorite course. Nothing quite beats Crab + Runny egg on fresh bread. NOTHING. It was so delicious, the ultimate comfort food dish. East Coast Scallop, Courgette, Lemon, Fine Herbs. Very good- you cannot go working with a buttery scallop! Koshihikari Rice, Dashi, Lobster, Porcini Mushroom, Kohlrabi, Black Truffle. This was my second favorite dish. It had so many umami flavors that harmonized well. Very satisfying. Agnolotti, Black Turffle, Parmigiano- Reggiano, Ricotta. Another well-executed comfort dish. Freshly made pasta with a rich cheese sauce. De-lish! Madam, Chanterelle Mushroom, Artichoke, Watercress, Black Garlic. This was my least favorite course. I could've done without it. Cherry Sorbet This was unlike any sorbet I'd ever had- it was like crunchy ice infused with cherry. It was really good though, and I'm still thinking about it! Ontario Strawberry This was a pavlova type cake along with a macaroon and a few other small pastries. Ultimately, I would've traded it all for some more of the Cherry Sorbet. The items in this last course did not mean sure up to the deliciousness of the Cherry Sorbet. We had begun our dinner reservation at 8:45pm and were wrapped up at midnight. Overall, our party really enjoyed our time here at Alo, and had excellent service the entire evening. Most of the food was really spectacular, and the only recommendation I would have is to have a deeper dive with more vegetables. I would've like to have seen more green in the dishes to balance out the richness. Other than that- a phenomenal night! Finally- I have to circle back with some of the elegant and smart design touches that make this establishment stand out. The team wears New Balances- SMART choice! I lobe those and enjoy the comfort- no doubt this helps the team stay on their toes! The restrooms are individual and gender-neutral. This is great for privacy- and they have Le Labo hand soap. Another SMART choice! Okay, it's totally clear that Alo Restaurant is a stellar place to go for an immersive and elegant night out. This was an excellent choice for my husband's 50th birthday and one we will definitely never forget. It was a special night- and all the details from the exceptional food, chic decor and too-notch service were worth the hefty price tag. Thank you Alo Restaurant!

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    Kat J.

    What a magical experience! It was like a dance and everyone knew the moves. All the safe were friendly, efficient and on the ball! They all were clearly very passionate about food and it was magical to get walked through this lovely experience. We were plenty full and got to try so many different things on the chefs tasting menu. From caviar, to wagu beef to foie just in the starting little tastes. Then tuna 3 ways moving towards the fattier cuts. The little elements and layering of flavours and textures was like a little mouth adventure for each course. It did get darker and darker so I want able to capture some of the later items but just gosh they were good. It was my birthday and they even brought out a tiny chocolate mouse with a candle. So sweet!

    Tuna leanest to fattiest 3 ways (may 8 2025)
    Jasmine L.

    Immaculate flavours, presentation, and service. TIP: The door is unmarked, but you can enter Aloette their sister restaurant on the 1st floor and a staff can lead you to the elevators to Alo. My favourite standout dishes was the: -signature Koshihikaru rice dish (almost like a lobster mushroom risotto. Love the umami flavours and the textures were unreal) -wagyu tarte with caviar & the foie gras roll were rich and scrumptious bites -the sea urchin wrapped with medium fatty tuna & the fattiest tuna with crispy seaweed and chewy sago was divine. Literally melted, remelted, and melted again in my mouth! Dessert was a lovely presentation. -I'm a sucker for a Canele... and Alo's was perfection. Crunch on the outside, chewy, but then custardy in the middle! -The cheesecake cube was also the most lightest softest form of cheesecake I've had, topped with the ice cream with the icier texture was lovely. The staff is HIGHLY attentive and I swear...every-time I go to the washroom, it seems like the facilities have been refreshed. Altogether pristine experience at Alo!

    Grace Y.

    Wow just wow! I don't even know where to begin with this review. Probably the most expensive dining experience ever but also a very delicious one. This was definitely a culinary experience. Heavy on the experience. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairings for our 2 year wedding anniversary. The service is impeccable. The food was extremely creative and yummy. The ambiance I thought would be fancier but I guess they really let the food speak for itself. It's literally located across from the infamous McDonalds at King and Spadina (lol). You enter and there's no signage just like this secret elevator that staff accompany you up to. I love how all the wait staff wear the new balance 327's because I love that shoe too and think it's such a comfortable yet stylish walking shoe. I found the details in the food preparation were impeccable and the emphasis on service was stellar. My favourite dish was probably the scallop one. If I could get a huge plate of that ONLY, I would've been happy. I think Alo definitely lives up to the hype and I would highly recommend for a special occasion.

    Natalie T.

    I've been here 3 times. It's a hit or a miss. 1st time was good but not great. 2nd time the menu was literal perfection (Dec 2023). At that time it was a Japanese inspired menu and the dishes were executed very well. We went for a 3rd time this past Nov and we were really disappointed. The dishes either had no flavour (the egg and mushroom one was very questionable) or were too salty. The risotto with Wagyu was incredible though, so as some of the small appetizers and the petit fours improved. I used to think this was the most consistent Michelin star restaurant that I've tried in Toronto, but after the last visit it was a let down. The service is always great and they're all really friendly.

    Ulyana G.

    Perfect dinner We've chosen this restaurant for our anniversary celebration, and it was a cool idea. The set was awesome: interesting and classic tastes combinations, good serving - everything made your dinner as a journey. There are options to upgrade couple of servings with black caviar and black truffle, and I highly recommend you to use this options to enhance your experience. There are counter seats (from there you can see how kitchen works) and table seats - more classic dining experience. Staff is polite, but not all of them have sparkle, only couple of people made your dinner exceptional.

    Lily H.

    We dined here on a Saturday night. Excited to try Alo. The meal started so promising and great and just went downhill (from a dish quality standpoint). Firstly, we were not having wine pairings and finished each course fairly quickly, and then sat there twiddling our thumbs waiting for each course. The meal was almost 3 hours for no reason. Gone are the days of blocking useless time in between courses - restaurant team needs to keep an eye on tables moving quickly in order to match their pace. Read the audience. A server should also explain all available up charges at the start of the meal so guests can plan which option they elect. Strangely, we were not offered caviar service, though I would have wanted to select that. The canapes, hors d'oeuvres, and seafood courses were the best parts of the meal. Lobster risotto and dungeness crab dip were very good. The red meat dishes were huge disappointments - the duck was hard to cut into yet mushy to bite into. Completely lacked flavor. The rack of lamb lacked a nice outer crust and was gamey while the A5 wagyu (upcharge) was way over salted but otherwise lacked any other character. The servers were attentive (waters always refilled), nice, and dishes cleared promptly. Unfortunately, for 400+ per person, this was not worth it.

    Memento menu
    Timothy L.

    I am not going to go into great detail here. Frankly this place doesn't need my measly five stars. They have a Michelin star, and well earned at that. The experience is a journey. Heck, even one dish contained a journey! I'm a fairly picky eater, and I enjoyed every dish, right down to the sumptuous desserts. We went a little crazy and started with champagne, did the wine pairing, and upgraded one of the dishes to the truffle option. Final bill was just under $1,000 Canadian. No regrets. Staff are all so nice, including our delightful sommelier. Gorgeous place. Exactly what you would expect for the rating and the price.

    Japanese rice risotto
    Vinkin Ken T.

    We made a reservation 2.5 weeks ago for their special, truffle tasting menu. We prepaid $785 CAD for 2 which included gratuity for an 8 course meal. We sat at the counter and loved every moment of it. It was bright so I could take pictures of the food and watch the kitchen in action. The dining room area became very dark and dim later in that evening. Although everything except for the lemon with olive oil ice cream in shave ice and the petit fours, had truffle in it, we didn't taste much of it. We were expecting more truffle flavor in the dishes. If we hadn't known it was a truffle tasting menu we would have thought maybe 2 or 3 items had truffle in it. When we went to Italy to have truffle it had a much stronger truffle flavor. However we did enjoy most of everything we've eaten. Some were actually the best things we've ever eaten. They certainly do deserve that Michelin star. The only issue we had was the small and old elevator going up to the restaurant. It was stinky and it didn't leave us with a good first impression. The meal itself was near perfect but then we had to take that same elevator back down to leave, we were slightly put off.

    Nick P.

    To get to this place, it's attached to Aloette but it's a separate entrance. You should be able to see an entrance with stairs and an employee waiting by the elevator. You walk inside, tell the employee you're here for your reserved time, and then they send you up the elevator. After you walk out, they offer you a complimentary coat check. The dining room ambience is dark, intimate, and sophisticated. It's also more on the quieter side, so that you can have an actual conversation with the person or people you're with. We did the tasting menu in the dining room for $225 without tax and tip. It was about 12 courses total. I'll attach a picture of the menu along with everything I ate. Service was perfect and superb. Our empty plates were taken away when we finished and they kept our table clean. They provided a well detailed description of each course. The tasting easily breaks into my top 5. It's difficult to choose a singular favorite dish as they all were perfectly prepared, seasoned, elegant, and the presentation was immaculate. Yes, I was completely satiated by the end of the meal. This was definitely one of the highlights from my trip.

    K L.

    Modern French cuisine with impactful details in each component. The only criticism was that the red meat courses were a bit over seasoned, but everything else of the meal was fantastic. Great service, knowledgeable Somm, overall a remarkable experience.

    Marsha T.

    My bf and I made reservations for the chef's table for our anniversary. From the moment, we walked in, the service was impeccable. We sat at the bar while we waited to be seated. We started off with a few amuse-bouches. The wagyu with caviar was my bf's favorite. I really enjoyed the foie gras cigar pastry. We moved on to the first few courses. The otoro with uni melted like butter. Of the main dishes, the lobster and risotto stole the show. All of the desserts were amazing. The canelé was perfection. I loved the special anniversary chocolate mousse mini cake. It was so much fun watching the chefs prepare each dish with such detail and precision. Definitely recommend for any special occasion!

    Andy S.

    Came here for our anniversary and it didn't disappoint. We had the 6 course tasting menu $120 First course: tuna sashimi. This course was okay. It was served with cream cheese but the sashimi has a little fishy taste. Second course: Foie gras pate - very refreshing with citrus taste. Third course: risotto it with black truffle with dashi soup. East meets west. Italian risotto with Japanese dashi soup Fourth course: Pan seared scallop - Cooked to perfection. Crunchy on the outside and soft and moist inside. Fifth course: Veal was very tender and full of flavour. So soft that it almost melts in your mouth Sixth course: chocolate mousse with ice cream and various desserts Service is top notch. She is very friendly and always smiling. The ambiance is rather dark but romantic as we are sitting on the bar side. The only complaint is it is hard to take pictures of the food with such low light :)

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    Went with a friend on a Saturday night and it was pretty easy to get a seat, but they do take…read morereservations. Our server was great at helping us pick our wine, he mentioned that their wines are all on the dry side which is perfect for me, I'm not one for sweet wines. We also had two of their small plates the mussels and the burrata. The mussels tasted great with the sauce, a little garlicky which I prefer. The combination of the peach and mint went really well with the burrata. Light and easy to eat. The patio at night is one of the highlights. The only small complaint was it did take a while to get our wine after we ordered it and a little while to get our check. Otherwise cute spot.

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    This was hands down the best meal I had in Toronto! Service was great and the ambiance was nice and…read morecozy. I had a solo meal and asked the waitress for help and I loved how helpful she was. Richmond Station is well liked because of their hospitality, tip included structure, and fresh ingredients. I opted for the beef tartare as my app and the station burger. These were both amazing! The beef tartare came with a little bit of shaved veggies and a side of russet potatoes. The station burger was the best burger of my life. I had originally wanted to order the duck, but knew at my first bite exactly why Richmond Station is so popular. The burger came medium rare and was pasture raised beef with aged cheddar and chutney. The fries were a tiny bit burnt but still good, and the aioli it came with was great. Yum! Loved my meal here and would definitely come back for the tasting menu next time!

    I was pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant in a tipping culture that doesn't accept tips while…read morestill providing excellent service. We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and chose the tasting menu. To start, we were served a small bite of salmon tartare, which was quite flavorful. The scallop appetizer was refreshing, while the asparagus course felt a little underwhelming as a standalone dish. The two main courses were the highlights. The wild Quebec bass was fresh, tender, and perfectly cooked. The chicken was incredibly juicy and well seasoned. Although it came with a butter-based sauce, it wasn't heavy at all and paired perfectly with the bread. For dessert, the first one was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the ice cream was quite tasty. The six-course tasting menu was just the right amount for the two of us, although it might be a little small for bigger appetites.

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    Aloette Bay

    4.5
    (20 reviews)
    1.5 km

    Came for a summerlicious date night! It's literally just above the Go Station so definitely just…read moretake the Go if you're coming from out of town. Sooo easy to get here! It's like a baby Aloette. Small location in a fancy looking eatery. The tuna tartare and steak tartare were delicious. The tuna one had like a tomatoe/ strawberry relish mix which made it incredibly refreshing with a little kick. It was a very light dish. The steak version was really well seasoned and so good with the toasted bread - still light but a bit more on the savoury side. I had the angolotti pasta with snap peas and peas. It was a bit heavy and creamy with the ricotta filling, but delicious. Really enjoyed the green sauce. My partner had the truffle burger which was quite literally a burger on a plate - no sides. It was really heavy with the cheese and oils. I couldn't really enjoy it but he seemed to like it. Meat was definitely juicy! We ordered a side of truffle fries which I think lacked truffle flavour, but were delicious anyway. It came with a light aoli and they were similar to frites. Soo good! 100% would recommend it. For dessert, we had the strawberry pavlova and lemon meringue pie. The pavlova was too sweet and the pie was quite sour. So funnily enough, mixing the two was perfect. Service was very friendly and I feel like I'd love popping by for a quite bite of appetizers if I were ever in the area again. This definitely makes me want to try the larger Aloette location now!

    We visited Aloette Bay on a Friday night and made a reservation in advance. The restaurant has a…read moremodern, casual atmosphere and is relatively small, so reservations are recommended. One thing that seemed off to us was the reservation policy. When booking through OpenTable, a credit card is required, and there is a $25 per person charge for no-shows, cancellations within 48 hours, or even guest count reductions made within that time frame, which felt a bit strict for a casual dining restaurant. The restaurant officially closes at 9 p.m., but they accept reservations until around 8:15 p.m., continue taking orders after that, and allow guests to stay and finish their food and drinks at a relaxed pace. The menu is simple and approachable, with appetizers, shareables, mains, cocktails, and a selection of red, white, and sparkling wines. The food was good, the service was friendly, and everything was enjoyable, but nothing felt particularly extraordinary. One thing worth mentioning is that the restaurant's popular cheese-topped bread, which was previously complimentary at the original Aloette location, is now offered as a menu item at the Bay location for an additional charge.

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