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Aloette

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Opened in 2017. Michelin-recommended since 2022.

We first imagined Aloette to be the perfect diner that we’d want to dine in – a menu with a great cheeseburger paired with a fantastic and fun wine list, a long row of bar stools facing the bar and the kitchen, and an energetic atmosphere accented with an old school hip hop playlist. The buzz of the dining room mirrors the energy of the street on Spadina Avenue; the dining room itself mimics a train’s dining car. It’s a bistro-meets-diner-meets-internationally-inspired menu which is also representative of the diverse culture in Toronto. Our service team is upbeat and genuine but also deeply knowledgeable about the menu and offerings.

Brunch at Aloette was something we said we’d never do. But the city kept asking and we’re glad to be a new staple in the Queen West neighbourhood for mimosas, chicken and waffles, and piping hot coffees.

We hope you love our little diner as much as we and our team do.

Patrick Kriss & Zane Pearl

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Executive chef: Patrick Kriss

From the OpenTable editors: The casual sibling of acclaimed restaurant Alo, Aloette redefines comfort food with impeccable execution and high-quality ingredients. The restaurant’s rail car-inspired interior feels both plush and nostalgic, while dishes like the iceberg wedge, burger topped with Beaufort and lemon meringue pie have achieved near-legendary status in Toronto since the restaurant opened in 2017.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Canadian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 260-3444
Website
https://aloetterestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Aloette is available for private buyouts of our entire dining room.

Location
163 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5V 2L6
Area
Entertainment District
Cross Street
Southeast corner of Queen St and Spadina Ave
Parking details
None
Public transit
Osgoode Subway Station
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

4 Course Menu - New Year's at Aloette
CA$95.00 per person
Prepaid
30 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Join us on December 30th & 31st for a special 4 course menu from our chef's to celebrate the New Year! Featuring a mix of Aloette classics and seasonal special items, this menu consists of a mix of sharing and individually plated courses. Kindly note that we may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions for this special menu. If you have any questions ahead of booking, our team is happy to assist you at info@aloetterestaurant.com. All reservations will require prepayment in full including a 20% service charge. All prepaid reservations for December 30th and 31st are final and non-refundable.
5 Course Menu - New Year's at Aloette
CA$165.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us on New Year's Eve for a special 5 course menu from our chef's to celebrate the New Year, including a glass of bubbles for a midnight toast! Featuring a mix of Aloette classics and seasonal special items, this menu consists of a mix of sharing and individually plated courses. Kindly note that we may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions for this special menu. If you have any questions ahead of booking, our team is happy to assist you at info@aloetterestaurant.com. All reservations will require prepayment in full including a 20% service charge. All prepaid reservations for December 30th and 31st are final and non-refundable.

What 212 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Toronto / Ontario
Bistro

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aloette offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional cuisine and service." The cozy diner-like ambiance features a "cool vibe" and "energetic staff." Signature dishes like the "fried chicken," "wedge salad," and "lemon meringue pie" are highly praised. While some find it pricey, the "delicious food" and "fantastic atmosphere" make it a must-visit in Toronto.

212 Reviews

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Arjun
VIP
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Living in a city with an excess of excellent dining options and food in general, it is a very rare occasion that my partner and I visit the same place twice, let alone over and over, like we do with Aloette. Without fail the service is always perfect in a natural, comfortable and non-formalistic or overbearing way. Such service is not teachable - they have done an excellent job selecting their people. With respect to the food, it is always excellent, and if not excellent, very good. Having dined at Aloette since ~2020, there have been some more experimental dishes that we perhaps would not order again. That said, the permanent menu items, which seem to include the Aloette Burger, a crudo option, a tartare option, wedge salad, a protein option (i.e., steak), are always 10/10. The culmination of the ambience, service, and reliably excellent food has always facilitated the making of happy memories with loved ones. That's a rare thing.
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Will
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall restaurant experience was great. Music a little loud for conversation. Food was very good, fries and tots were on the cool side and too many leftover bits in the fries. Service was great attention to detail, The Manager was the best, welcoming, friendly, good sense of humour and very attentive.
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Maria
VIP
Toronto
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Long wait for our table but the staff made it up to us. Food was excellent.
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John
VIP
Coastal Georgia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aloette is even better than all the hype. The service was excellent, cocktails perfectly executed and the food was delicious.
AloetteResponded 3 days ago
Hello John, thank you for sharing your visit and for your kind words! We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your experience and we can't wait to host you again soon. Sincerely, the Aloette team.
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Chris
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible and the atmosphere is very easy going which is an hard too find combination.
AloetteResponded 3 days ago
Hello Chris, we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the food and atmosphere during your visit. Thank you for sharing your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, the Aloette team.
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Courtney
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was phenomenal. We have been here multiple times and always have a good experience. Our waiter, Andrew was amazing and knowledgeable on all their dishes.
AloetteResponded 6 days ago
Hello Courtney, we are so thrilled to hear how much you enjoy dining with us! Thank you for your kind words, we will be sure to share them with Andrew. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we can't wait to host you again. Sincerely, the Aloette team.
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Gabriel
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was really tasty, as expected. Good service, everyone was courteous and polite. The place was full, and with the music it was a bit too loud overall. Still a very good experience.
AloetteResponded on 15 December 2024
Hello Gabriel, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the food and service during your visit and we look forward to hosting you again! Sincerely, the Aloette team.
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Vickie
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our brunch. Food was wonderful and the small size of the restaurant ensures a pleasant atmosphere.
AloetteResponded 6 days ago
Hello Vickie, thank you for taking the time to share your visit. We are so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the food and atmosphere and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, the Aloette team.
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Marcel
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Service was exceptional. Food was superb. Will be back.
AloetteResponded 6 days ago
Hello Marcel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so pleased to hear how thoroughly you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to hosting you again! Sincerely, the Aloette team.
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Fiona
VIP
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible!!! Service. Food. Ambiance. Music. Perfection. We didn’t realize there was a time constraint as we were caught up in our convo, and the next table had arrived…so we weren’t able to order the spectacular lemon meringue pie which we were a bit sad about, but then poof! They were so thoughtful and put in a bag for us when we were leaving. That’s the epitome of hospitality. I love it here, the food is perfection. Everything is. Cannot recommend it enough! Wedge salad, tots, chicken, scallops - everything was divine.
AloetteResponded on 14 December 2024
Hello Fiona, thank you for sharing your visit and for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear how much you thoroughly enjoyed your experience with us and we truly look forward to hosting you again! Sincerely, the Aloette team.
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Aloette is rated 4.7 stars by 212 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

163 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5V 2L6

Additional information

Cross Street
Southeast corner of Queen St and Spadina Ave
Area
Entertainment District
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Osgoode Subway Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://aloetterestaurant.com/
Phone number
(416) 260-3444
Private party facilities
Aloette is available for private buyouts of our entire dining room.

Aloette

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Experiences

4 Course Menu - New Year's at Aloette

5 Course Menu - New Year's at Aloette

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What 212 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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