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Aloette

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

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2 people

Mar 25, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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 burger 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 kind of a bistro, kind of a diner, internationally inspired menu which is also representative of the diverse culture in Toronto.

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.

Chef Patrick Kriss

2022, 2023, 2024 - Michelin Recommended
2018 - Canada's Best New Restaurants, Enroute Magazine
2019 - #35 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants

Pre-game, pre-show, walk ins welcome

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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.

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://www.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
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Cross street
Southeast corner of Queen St and Spadina Ave
Parking details
None
Public transit
Osgoode Subway Station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 289 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

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Bistro
Old Toronto
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aloette offers a "wonderful dining experience," with "delicious and uniquely seasoned" dishes and a "fun and elegant atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "great ambiance." The "lemon meringue pie" and "fried chicken" are standout favorites. It's "worth every penny," though the noise level can be high.

289 Reviews

JL
JohnL
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great twist on brunch Euro style! It’s a must do restaurant!
AloetteResponded 2 days ago
Hello, JohnL. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to be one of your must-do restaurants. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Steve
Toronto9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An exceptional experience. Food was excellent We ordered and shared the wedge salad, fried chicken, ricotta agnolotti, triple fried French fries, warm bread with whipped walnut butter and a slice of lemon meringue pie. Service was impeccable from being greeted and seated by Marco to the professional intuitive service throughout our meal by Kiara (I believe) and Bennett. An excellent lunch time experience.
AloetteResponded 2 days ago
Hello, Steve. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate the kind compliments, and we will be sure to share them with the rest of the team. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Vix7 VIP
London19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Unusual and unique dishes made this a memorable dining experience. Absolute treat for the tastebuds!
AloetteResponded 2 days ago
Hello, Vix7. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are thrilled to hear that our food delivered a memorable experience for you. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Shravan
Montreal2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had Ricotta Agnolotti which was good. Didn't like the fried chicken though. Over the counter seating could have been more comfortable.
AloetteResponded 2 days ago
Hello, Shravan. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the ricotta agnolotti. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with the rest of the team. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great but very expensive for what the portions were
AloetteResponded 2 days ago
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food. We value your feedback, and will share it with the rest of our team. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
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Ken VIP
Toronto21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent menu. Everything was unique with their distinctive flavours
AloetteResponded on March 17, 2025
Hello, Ken. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed our food. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Kaylyn
Toronto1 review
3.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food was delicious. The noise level was unbearable. The seating was comfortable. The service was very nice and hospitable. The fried chicken was better then the bone in ribeye.
AloetteResponded on March 16, 2025
Hello, Kaylyn. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. While we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and service during your visit, we are disappointed to hear that you felt the noise level and ambience detracted from your experience. Admittedly, the volume level of our music occasionally gets away from us, however, we do make an effort to ensure that all of our guests are able to enjoy the energetic atmosphere that Aloette is known for. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
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Dylan VIP
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience, great burger, great prices and very good service
AloetteResponded on March 16, 2025
Hello, Dylan. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased to hear that you had an all-around great experience and enjoyed our burger. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Daphne
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoughtfully and carefully prepared food, lovely service. A delightful spot.
AloetteResponded on March 14, 2025
Hello, Daphne. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the food and service. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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MJFC
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and a wonderful first visit! We will be back to enjoy more delicious dining in this beautiful space.
AloetteResponded on March 14, 2025
Hello, MJFC. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for your kind words about our service. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit at Aloette, and we can't wait to welcome you back!
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Aloette is rated 4.7 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 25, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

163 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5V 2L6

Additional information

Cross street
Southeast corner of Queen St and Spadina Ave
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.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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