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Aloette, Toronto, ON
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Aloette

CAN$31 to CAN$50
Bistro

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2 people
21:30
Booked 42 times today
  • 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

Why they're an Icon

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Menu

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What 193 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Bistro

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aloette offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional cuisine and service." Known for its "outstanding" food, including the famous lemon meringue pie, and "friendly, knowledgeable staff," it provides a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. While some find it a bit noisy, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for foodies seeking creative dishes and a memorable vibe.

194 Reviews

  1. Kate

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful long family meal with our (almost) adult children. The food was amazing & im condidering returning tomorrow for lunch.

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  2. Shannon

    Greece

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a treat! The menu is small but delicious and the ambience is 👌 . Thank you!

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  3. Patrick

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is not what you would expect for such a highly rated restaurant. It looks more like a diner, setting with booth along the front and seats along a bar like in a diner. Having said that the food is excellent, although the drinks are limited and the wine list is mediocre. It is slightly overpriced, but really want to emphasize that the food is excellent.
    AloetteResponded 1 day ago
    Hello, Patrick. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We're glad to hear your glowing review of our food options, and happy that you picked up on our diner inspired interior design done by the fabulous Commute Design team. We'd love to hear more about your feedback with our beverage offerings if you're open to reaching out to us directly and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best, The team at Aloette

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  4. Jackie

    Toronto

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This happening stylish bistro is worth visiting. Ambience is cozy and food and service were top notch. Nice variety of small and main plates to share and enjoy. Wedge salad is a must to try and the complimentary cheddar brioche was a nice (& delicious) start to our meal.

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  5. Stuart

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch. Great food and excellent service. Would strongly recommend.
    AloetteResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Stuart, we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the food and service during your lunch with us! We are looking forward to hosting you again soon. Sincerely, the Aloette team.

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  6. Victoria

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a don’t miss restaurant! Perfect in every way!!
    AloetteResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Victoria, thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words! We truly cannot wait to welcome you back. Sincerely, the Aloette team.

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  7. shelley

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The waiters never prompted the patrons about the dishes that were served ; furthermore, the portions of the dishes were small . Furthermore, the requests by the patrons were never idealized …

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  8. Peter

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, except for the triple cooked fries which I found incredibly salty. Lively atmosphere
    AloetteResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Peter, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your feedback and will take your thoughts into consideration. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and atmosphere and hope to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, the Aloette team.

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  9. Matthew

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aloette is an elite dining experience. I’d recommend it to anyone.
    AloetteResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Matthew, thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We hope to host you again soon. Sincerely, the Aloette team.

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  10. AlisonR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always fantastic, was my first time for brunch. Mushroom frittata was great and shakshuka very tasty; they did the vegetarian version for me. Service always attentive and professional.
    AloetteResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Alison, thank you for sharing your brunch experience and we are so pleased you enjoyed our vegetarian options! We are excited to welcome you back again very soon. Sincerely, the Aloette team.

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FAQs

Aloette is rated 4.7 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Aloette

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.
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