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    Aloette

    4.4 (383 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Bistros, Diners
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Lemon meringue pie. Yes, the meringue tastes as good as it looks.
    Armando M.

    Our first sojourn into the Alo family of restaurants... Ambiance: a hellacute "dinette" format with retro 70s stylings done with contemporary class. Perfectly lighted, which seems odd to say but yeah, it makes a difference. Service: Impeccable. Professional, friendly, helpful but also unobtrusive. Food: TL;DR: "ooh la la" We started with the torched hamachi crudo, which was a symphony of flavour on the palate. The fish was perfectly prepared and struck with just the right texture and char. The candied ginger hits with some zesty accompaniment. In another instant, you're transported to Southeast Asia with a soothing coconutty, tamarind (?) dressing and finally, your head turns (in a good way) when the jalapeño hits. Every bite was a trip. We were in a foodie trance when the next courses arrived. The triple fried French fries were as good as they sounded. There's no picture because my mouth was faster than my camera. The lobster & shrimp fritters were perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with crustacean flavour. The sauce was another hit of tang and zest. I think the gastronomical term for how we ate them is "wolfing." The Brussels sprouts were smaller and more flavourful than you commonly find on menus featuring this on-trend appetizer. They were perfectly caramelized and seasoned. The peanuts offered a nice crunchy contrast. We finished with the lemon meringue pie which was a visual and sweet feast in and of itself. I favoured the crust and the meringue topping to the ultra sweet and tart filling but all three shone together in concert. The meringue especially was a gooey, marshmallowy party that spilled over the rest of the dessert. I finished with an Amaro Meletti, which was a nice caramel-cola flavoured digestif and would make a fantastic sorbet (hint to the chefs for a summer treat). Allez chez Aloette, gentile Aloette

    Ann R.

    Aloette never disappoints. Came here with a friend, I've never been to this location. It's a beautiful spot, small and great use of space. I loved the decor. I'm obsessed with the burger and the triple cooked fries, so I ordered that again. 'Y frond got the octopus and we shared the cheese bread. Everything was fresh, and delicious. The service is always impeccable. I have nothing negative to say! I love this place. Always a great time and yummy meal!

    CrystalWhispers T.

    Foie Gras Parfait was delicious; the first bite was quite good. Octopus Carpaccio was inexplicably bad; it tasted like it had chili oil and nuts, making it very greasy. Aloette Fried Chicken was just fried chicken, topped with a sauce I bought at the supermarket and mixed with water. The accompanying hot sauce was also mediocre; it's something you could order or not. The Grilled Sea Bream was a bit overcooked, but it came with corn and mushrooms, so it wasn't too bad.

    Avocado toast with poached eggs
    Missy B.

    Aloette is Michelin-recommended and honestly... yeah, I get it. This place was incredible. I showed up right in that awkward in-between spot during the brunch-to-dinner shift, so I kept it simple and ordered off the brunch menu to make life easier for the kitchen. Ended up with the avocado toast--and wow. Hands down the best I've ever had. Jalapeño, radish, and I added poached eggs on top... absolute perfection. Even though I was the only one in the place at the time, the service was amazing--super kind and attentive. But the real scene-stealer? The lemon meringue pie. I swear I'd eat it every day if I could. The meringue was so smooth and rich, and the whipped cream? Insanely fresh and creamy. This place will be living rent-free in my food dreams forever.

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    Geno P.

    Alotte is basically the café version of Alo. It's even mentioned in the Michelin guide, and it's a great spot if you want to try French food in a more casual way. The food here is excellent--if you're looking to dip into real French cuisine, I'd definitely recommend this place. That said, reservations are tough to get. You'll want to book at least a week in advance, and even with a reservation, expect to wait about 10-20 minutes for your table. The servers are friendly, the atmosphere is great, and it also works as a spot to grab a drink casually. I really loved the octopus dish--it was tender and flavorful. I usually eat a lot of burgers, but here I'd suggest going for something else. The burger is good, but you can find good burgers elsewhere.

    James R.

    This place is charming. The leather bar top, the bartenders and servers, the overall ambiance. Devin was the person who took care of us the evening we came in. He was that perfect mix of professional, a little bit fun, and extremely intuitive. He was very much at the top of his field. We started off with mini martinis and 12 oysters followed by nduja olives, foie gras parfait, beef tartare, the hamachi crudo, asparagus tempura, grilled lamb skewers, and the wedge salad at Devin's suggestion followed by wine and Rockford peaches (to which Devin was delighted that we got the League of Their Own reference. Everything was fantastic. No notes on the food. The standouts were the wedge salad and the nduja olives. We were way too full for dessert. It was a fabulous meal with perfect service and a great atmosphere. What else do you want? I would certainly return here. I understand why this place and Alo are so well regarded in Toronto.

    Eileen L.

    Amazing food and great service! We got bar seating with reservation on a Thursday. Aloette is located on the ground floor. I much prefer this restaurant over alobar, it's slightly more casual and I enjoyed the food a lot more. It can get loud but we could still talk. Our server/bartender was super attentive and chatty with us. We got crispy squash, aloette burger and fries, steak tartare, octopus carpaccio, hamachi crudo, side of bread and butter, and lemon meringue pie. This was truly comfort food and everything was so delicious, my favourites were the crispy squash and aloette burger. Washrooms are downstairs.

    Awesome pie!
    Anita C.

    Had brunch/lunch here and it was excellent! Great service and food. Next time we are in Toronto we would go back here! I had an eggs benedict with bacon, amazing fresh tomato with a browned butter hollandaise sauce! Yummy. My husband had a take on a pork sandwich and it was great. Awesome Lemon Meringue pie too! The only thing I would change since we were sitting outside was the rap music as it was vulgar.

    Lemon meringue pie
    Gab G.

    Prob our best meal in Toronto. Made a reservation for a Friday night - they had limited availability online, but I was able to email their reservationist and get a table - and celebrated my anniversary here. They kicked things off with complimentary Prosecco, and it got even better from there! My boyfriend and I ordered: + Aloette mini martinis + Foie gras parfait + octopus carpaccio + Aloette wedge salad + Crispy butternut squash + lemon meringue pie The wedge salad was my favorite, followed by the foie gras and dessert. The martinis were also genius. Can't go wrong with the butternut squash, either. The only miss was the octopus, which was not really flavorful outside of the sauce. Overall phenomenal (both food and service) and I'd definitely come back. Would love to try their sister restaurant Alo, too!

    K L.

    House made cheese bread with season butter to start the meal. Ordered the octopus capacio and beef tartare. Both were as good as any Michelin stars restaurant. Excellent food and vibrant atmosphere.

    Atolette burger
    Jennifer N.

    Great fries, free bread and a very beefy burger. I understand why it was rated best burger you'll ever have now. We came in thirty minutes before closing and I'm glad we were able to get a seat the bar. Very tiny and intimate place to be. Definitely a place worth visiting if you're in the Toronto area.

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    Jagdish N.

    A Michelin starred casual diner downtown. Went there for brunch. Excellent service and top notch food. The place is casual and not many tables inside but with an extended patio season can seat a few more outside. We had shakshuka, avocado toast and chicken on waffle for brunch and also a crepe. Altogether a recommended place

    Fried chicken wrap
    Jason C.

    I went to Aloette for dinner and did not need a reservation. The restaurant inside is small, but we were able to get a seat in the patio. The server was pretty attentive during our entire dinner. It was a little chilly outside and they did not have heaters. I had the fried chicken and lettuce wraps. The food was good however portions were small for the price. The flavours were good, but nothing out of the ordinary.

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    Absolutely delicious food, hot, flavorful and a delight. Service was fast, and food was served in a timely fashion.

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    I wouldn't say this place is perfect, but all the elements here--the food, the people, the music--create a harmonious atmosphere just right.

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    very nice food and service, worth the visit and the money. waiter was pleasant. some very cool stuff on the menu

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