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Aloette, Toronto, ON
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Aloette

CAN$31 to CAN$50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 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

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • 4 Course Menu - New Year's at Aloette

    CA$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 30, 2024 - Dec 31, 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.
    4 Course Menu - New Year's at Aloette Photo

  • 5 Course Menu - New Year's at Aloette

    CA$165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 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.
    5 Course Menu - New Year's at Aloette Photo

Menu

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What 217 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

217 Reviews

  1. Lise

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Great service. Not a place to linger. Music and ambience caters to a younger crowd. Hard to have an intimate conversation.

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  2. Kelly

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place did not disappoint. Excellent food, everything we had (4 people sharing) was just amazing. Service was great, some good recommendations from our server on how many dishes to share. Save room for dessert too - a small but mighty dessert menu! One small criticism was that we felt a bit rushed at the end, they had a booking after us at 9:30pm - tables of 4 have 2 hours I guess, but we weren’t seated until 7:45 for our own booking. It just felt like it brought the dinner to a very abrupt end!

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  3. Nicola

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seriously…every bite was divine. Such beautifully presented, delicious, and thoughtful dishes. A wonderful experience. The staff were extremely attentive and friendly. Thanks for a lovely evening.

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  4. sam

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful diner with great ambiance. Highly recommend
    AloetteResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Sam, thank you for sharing your visit, we are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your experience. We look look forward to hosting you again! Sincerely, the Aloette team.

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  5. Arjun

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 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.
    AloetteResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Arjun, thank you for your thoughtful and thorough review! We are so pleased to hear how much you enjoy ding with us and thank you for highlighting your favourites. We truly look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, the Aloette team.

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  6. Will

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  7. Maria

    VIP

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    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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  8. John

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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 on December 21, 2024
    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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  9. Mohammed

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth every penny and worth all the hype we had heard of.
    AloetteResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Mohammed, thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your visit and we hope to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, the Aloette team.

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  10. Chris

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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 on December 21, 2024
    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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FAQs

Aloette is rated 4.7 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aloette

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://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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