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

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! read more

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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 read more

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I don't make dinner reservations any place else in Toronto because I can't imagine another restaurant making me happier than Aloette always does. The menu delivers with both old favorites and new enticements. Tonight, we were delighted to find mini martinis served with an oyster as a new addition to the menu. And our stand by Aloette Fried Chicken was as good as ever. The grilled lamb skewer was so tender we both remarked on how it slid onto the plate. And yet, it retained a delightfully crisp exterior. I usually sit at the bar but I switched things up and sat at a table this evening. Really, you can't go wrong wherever you choose to sit (and whatever you choose to order) at Aloette. I stand solidly by my previous comment: If you have one meal to eat in Toronto, it should be here. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Aloette - Awesome pie! - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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! read more

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We went for Aloette for my friend's 50th birthday and it was his recommendation that brought us there. I ordered a martini from our waitress Kabrielle. I took 15-20 minutes before the martini arrived. I thought maybe she forgot to punch it in. But when it did finally arrive, there was no apology for it taking almost 20 minutes for a vodka martini. I did ask for extra olives and I received two. Just as an aside, I have worked as a fine dining server for over 15 years at Nectar, Grace, Nota Bene and Rosewater Suppers Club. We ordered the beef tataki which was delicious and the lobster and shrimp fritter which was decent, nothing special, considering I love lobster and shrimp. And then we ordered the tuna tartare which was nice went you could taste the shiso pepper sauce which had a nice mild kick a the end but we only tasted it on the first two bites. For entrees, we ordered the Aloette fried chicken which was really nice, except my friend kept getting bones which is highly disappointing since your eating it with a lettuce wrap. We also ordered the lamb which was well done to our surprise. Not cool. I love lamb and the dill yogurt was bland. A big disappointment. But the biggest disappointment was with our server. At the beginning our server was great. She was attentive and very engaging. Then after the appetizers she kind of disappeared. My friend noticed that she was drinking wine at the side station. And then we never saw her again. After we finished our entrees, I stacked the plates because she was no where in sight. Then another staff member came around to clear the plates. When I was going to the bathroom, I ordered dessert from someone at the host stand because we hadn't seen our server in quite awhile. The dessert was served from someone other than our server and I then ordered a glass of port. When we finished our dessert, it was cleared by someone else ( again no sign of our server). And when the bill was brought to us, again it was brought to us my another staff member. It should be noted that at this time the restaurant was virtually empty. I was shocked that a server could literally disappear half way through service not put even had us the bill. And what's more shocking is that I did mention to her in casual conversation that I was a fine dining server with a level 2 wine sommelier certificate. I did speak to the manager about the service before I left. When I told her that I had approximately 15 years of fine dining experience, her first question was to ask me where did you work. After I told her, she was not apologetic. In fact she didn't say anything. Wow, what a disappointing experience. Maybe things have changed in the last ten years, but when I was a server this was totally unacceptable. read more

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. read more

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The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and the service was attentive, making for a pleasant dining experience.

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. read more

Aloette - Atolette burger - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

cheese bread with roasted yeast butter.... Fois gras parfait w/pear and pistachio...grilled lamb skewer, salsa verde, broccolini, pistachio and sesame...one of my best meals in a long time!!! Oh I hated their music but I am older read more

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 read more

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I'm not sure if it was because they didn't like that we brought our children, but the service here last night was smug on steroids and yet the food was horribles. The famous burger was overcooked, the chicken so dry it was inedible (which we didn't eat, yet they did not bother to ask why). Even the soggy french fries were a total miss. read more

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. read more

Aloette - Fried chicken wrap - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Aloette is the little sister of Michelin one star rated restaurant, Alo. Aloette itself despite not having any stars is a Michelin recommendation restaurant. Even prior to Michelin coming to Toronto, I've had Aloette on my radar. The perfect storm had me heading downtown on a Friday late morning and it was the perfect excuse to take a 15 minute walk detour to Aloette. Aloette's menu is of a limited one and seems to have some Asian fusion element injected into many of their offerings. I ordered their steak and was flat out disappointed by the lack of quality and execution. Presentation was extremely simple which I'm not overly picky about. It was a sliced steak with shitake mushroom on the side. Nothing more. On first blush, the dish was fragrant and flavourful. After the second bite, the level of sodium really started to kick in. The steak was over marinated and had a heavy soya sauce influence. The natural flavour of the beef was totally overpowered by the marination. The same goes for the mushrooms, but the mushrooms were even more unforgiving when it came to the sodium level. To compound the issue, some parts of the steak had a bit of tendon in them and the tenderization process was just not done properly. Although the steak was tender (the steak was cooked to medium rare perfection), the texture felt quite off. And when you bite into it, it gave you an abnormal tingling sensation, which reminded me of the over tenderization (from the velveting) that is commonplace with stir fried beef in Chinese restaurants. I did not anticipate something like this at a high end restaurant. I forgot to mention that the meal came with a cheese bread that was solid, but was nothing out of the ordinary and was a bad pairing with the steak. The butter that was provided reminded me of the after taste you get from eating bacon flavoured chips. I have no clue what kind of butter it is. If the main is on the saltier end of things, strategically it would make more sense to serve some form of plain bread. The service was courteous and they were diligent with tapping up water. Two of their staff did proactively ask whether things were ok. To the first staff, I mentioned about the very salty mushrooms. She offered to replace them, but I said it was ok. She promised to take it up with the chef, which I know she did since I was sitting at the bar area. The second staff asked me how things were while taking away my unfinished plate of food. He apologized and promised to share the feedback with the chef. Service is generally above average, but lacked a bit of personal touch. I can now totally cross Aloette off my list for good. If a high end restaurant can't even do a steak properly, how good can their other dishes be? It was a poor enough experience where it gave me pause to think whether I would want to drop a few hundred dollars to try Alo in the future. read more

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The best meal I had on my visit to Toronto. The staff here does a good job at keeping some tables open for walk in, which is always appreciated. We did call to make a reservation - impression at first walk in - it's an upsaclediner feel, which is what they're going for. Aloette is from the same group as Alo, started by Michelin-starred chef Patrick Kriss in 2015. When we walked in, I didn't realize we had made a reservation at the bar (it's a diner top) and since we were celebrating an early birthday meal, we opted to sit in a booth and were told we had a time limit. That said, we got to looking at the menu and it's pretty tight so we made some choices. My sister who I was with has a dairy allergy and they were so great, they even let us try the scallop sauce - which was a koji butter. I love French food and I love diner food, and I wasn't expecting asian fusion! Our waitress Lee was AMAZING - she knew we had the time constraint so she got us ordering. The complimentary bread service is ALWAYS appreciated, and I liked the cheesy bread. We shared for the starters: The 'Nduja Stuffed Olive Skewer - which has adouli sausage and halloumi, sourdough, chimichurri, omg it was such a delicious little bite; East Coast Oysters with tiger's milk mignonette (bury me in this mignonette); Salmon Tartare on shiso leaf, nori aioli, dashi pearl (it was the least favorite dish); and the Octopus Carpaccio - romesco, almond, cherry tomato. I will never forget this Octopus Carpaccio, the romesco with the almond gave it a flavor of salsa macha and I was literally licking the plate. Then for entree, I got the Aloette Burger with the cheese on the side (it is a HEAVY burger, and I actually liked that the cheese was on the side). The waitress was so great and veered me away from the tempting Wagyu Truffle Burger -- you have to work up to the heaviness. The other disappointing item - the fries. If you are going to charge $10 for a side of fries, they better be amazing. They tasted almost stale, but no matter bc everything else was amazing. My sister got a half portion of the Aloette Fried Chicken, and I was upset how good this was. We were poo-pooing the idea of ordering this because it was asian fusion: yuzu honey, takuan, hot sauce, bibb lettuce - but the hot sauce, a homemade buffalo-esque was amazing. Now their wine menu, I was expecting a lot of natural wine, but it was tight. They do have organic wines here but the glass of Beaujolais was average, and I LOVE Beaujolais. The pièce de résistance is the Lemon Meringue Pie -- it's $15 a slice which is a STEAL. This pie is like crack. We obsessed over every single bite -- I can't tell you how good this is. Fluffy meringue, and crisp acid lemon and a delightful graham cracker bite. We loved it so much, we even got one to go. And I will tell you, it was just as good at home! They do brunch and are open for lunch on Fridays. I loved this restaurant, it was higher end food but not the fluff with the diner feel. The staff was so kind and they have a cutie bathroom down the stairs that felt really high end! read more

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Aloette was a really nice experience overall. The space felt stylish but still comfortable, the food was well prepared, and there were a few dishes that really stood out. Service was friendly and the whole meal felt smooth and enjoyable. A couple of small details could have been even better, but I'd still happily come back. read more

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

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.

A Toronto institution for a reason, from the moment you enter it is a lovely welcoming experience. We were lucky enough to grab the last two bar seats even without a reservations on a packed weekend night. The space is long and narrow but beautifully lite and cozy (if not a little noisy due to the crowd). I started with the silk screen cocktail, octopus carpaccio and foie gras parfait. The cocktail was wonderfully balanced and delicious. The parfait looked a mini work of art and was surprisingly light for a usually heavy ingrediant. For mains we shared the Aloette burger with triple cooked fries and the grilled short rib. Both were amazing and worth a try. I was so full from dinner I had to skip dessert, but their lemon meringue pie looked amazing. read more

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Aloette is a must-visit destination for foodies and is sure to delight your taste buds. Its fine dining sister-restaurant ALO upstairs has always been one of the most sought after reservations in Toronto and Aloette upholds a similarly high standard for the food they serve in a more casual diner setting. The Aloette Burger is a showstopper that is sure to leave you craving for more. The thick melty patty of beaufort cheese that tops a perfectly medium-rare beef burger is what sets it apart. The rest of the burger however keeps things dignified with lettuce and onions. Perfectly executed, without trying too hard. You'll probably be pretty well fed after their loaf of cheddar brioche bread on top of whatever you ordered (everything sure to be good), but don't leave without having their Lemon Meringue Pie. It is a perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess that will take your taste buds over the top. Not surprisingly Aloette is listed in the Michelin guide and ALO is honoured with a star, but any local will tell you that they were one of our favourites long before Michelin decided to pay a visit to Toronto. read more

First impression of the menu: cheap considering its location and reputation. Portion was generous too. There's not many tables but you can sit at the bar (we made online reservations, which was easy to get). The place is noisy, casual, and a little bit upscale. Their menus are made to share so that's a big plus. Complimentary cheese bun: very cheesy! Fries: skip it. McDonald's are better. Burger: delicious! The very well grilled piece of Beaufort cheese elevates this burger to another level. It comes cooked medium (wished I asked for well done). Iceberg wedge: very unique and the chive sauce tastes like Lays sour cream & chives chips. Big portion too. Octopus carpaccio: delicious sauce and oil but not worth the price for the few thin slices of octopus. Famous lemon meringue: we were too full to order it. Next time! read more

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Honestly still such a solid spot for innovative high-end bites. The service is good and flavours were bold! I also enjoy that this restaurant still gives out complimentary in-house bread & butter...not a lot of high-end restaurants do that anymore. We ordered for 6 people to share: -Beef Tartare Crostini (our favourite appetizer) -Iceberg wedge salad (loved that the dressing and avocado seeped into every crevice of the lettuce) -Salmon Tartare -Octopus Carpaccio (refreshing and so tender, wish there was less oil) -Seared Scallops -Grilled Lamb skewers -Rib eye steak (soooo umami!!) -Crispy Brussel sprouts All the mains were wonderfully done and the proteins cooked to perfect, just wished for larger portions is all. Everything is flavour-packed and definitely decadent with the fats and umami components. read more

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What I love about this place is that it reminds me of a tiny whole in the wall place you find in a New York diner style, but with a very nice décor inside and very uppity, plus it's Michelin rated. I think we made reservations I can't remember. When we checked in we got sat down at the bar area close to the head chef. We didn't order anything fancy, we went for their burger and fries and it was delicious! They torch one side of the cheese when it comes out, something different. I will say this, the fries could have been cut a little longer, I don't like stubby fries, but other than that very good. The drinks were spot on for sure. You know me, I love a good cocktail, ;-) The dessert was amazing!! I highly recommend the key lime pie, just look at my pictures, you're welcome! read more

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Came in on a week night and got served by Cassandra. She was so sweet and guided us to have the best Aloette has to offer. While casual, the presentation of each dish was so thoughtful and beautiful and I can tell it was reminiscent of their fine dining Michelein-recognized restaurant upstairs, ALO. A must-visit if you're a foodie in Toronto. I found the dessert most memorable and SO tasty. It was our friend's birthday and he was delighted. We came in August of 2023 and this is what we ordered: -Toast with Pate: 8/10 -Tartare Crostini with Pickles: 9/10 -Olive Skewer with Octo and Nduja 10/10 -Seabass 10/10 -Quail 10/10 MUST ORDER -Corn Ribs with Cilantro Cream Dip 10/10 -Brussels Sprouts 7/10 -Steak with Crispy Okra 6/10 -Burger & Fries 6/10 maybe we were too full at this point but the fries were better than the burger Highly recommend and be sure to get dessert! read more

First, note that you can order half portions of almost all of the appetizers which made it really easy to taste multiple menu items without over ordering. I ordered half portions of the Brie on toast and the salmon tartar. That's the perfect taste of each dish without getting too full for the main course- the scallops. These are rich and buttery without too filling. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned with crunchy pieces and mushrooms making the textures really interesting. The restaurant itself was stunning and unique- but it was very warm inside so wear layers you can take off if you easily get over heated. I came to the restaurant alone while I was traveling and the staff was so friendly and talkative with me. I always bring a book when I dine alone but I barely needed to read as everyone was so kind. read more

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Came here on a weeknight with friends, atmosphere was intimate and trendy. There were some really outstanding dishes such as the Aloette wedge salad and the steak with butternut squash. Even though they were known for their burgers, we thought the burgers were a bit of a miss this time. The burger was a bit dry and toppings a bit too sour to our liking. Lemon meringue pie was also a bit too sour. However the service was great and we would definitely return for our favourite dishes. read more

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Wow, I can't believe it's been 5+ years since my first visit here. Admittedly, I was too busy checking out all the new restaurants in the city that I forgot to pay old favourites a visit..! I will have to say that my palate has developed a lot in these 5 years and after coming back tonight, I get why Aloette continues to earn accolades. Tonight, I indulged in the following dishes: Aloette Burger ($20) - Truly one of their best and deserving to be called their signature dish. The beef patty was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, with a slightly crispy caramelized exterior and a tender, succulent inside that burst with juice with the first few bites. The pickle spear was thick and offered a refreshing tangy crunch that balanced out the richness of the meat and the creaminess of the beaufort cheese. Triple Cooked Fries ($10) - It remains unclear to me why they call this "triple cooked" when it just looked and tasted like regular fries. Don't get me wrong, the fries were good.. but there wasn't anything special about them. I also have mixed feelings about this being priced as a +$10 add-on to the burger, rather than being included or adjusted for. Grilled Lamb Skewer ($22) - This dish was exactly four cubes of lamb served on 1 skewer, topped with eggplant and piquillo pepper, sitting atop a bed of cubanelle relish. While the lamb was remarkably tender and paired well with the garnishes, I do think it was a bit steep in pricing for 1 skewer and seemed to be more of an appetizer rather than a main. Crispy Butternut Squash ($18) - This was one of the highlight dishes of my first visit and I regret to say that it didn't quite hit the same tonight. Even though it's been so long, I remember that I was previously impressed by how crispy and crunchy they were able to make the outside while maintaining a light and fluffy interior. Tonight's version was much less distinct in the contrasting textures, which was further drowned out by the heavy brown butter hollandaise sauce. I also felt that the squash was a tad bit under-seasoned and that the portions of this dish are now much less than before. Overall, I think Aloette continues to serve delicious food with great service. The menu is a bit pricier than your average bistro, but that's to be expected with their integration of haute cuisine. They do take reservations on their website but I was also able to walk-in tonight and get seated at the bar at around 6:30pm. read more

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Its Mediocre Mon again (Canadian style)! Aloette was on a list of 38 essential Toronto restaurants and nearby our hotel. I felt lucky to score a res @ 5:45 pm on Sat. Unfortunately, after all the hype, and having to confirm the res 2-3x, Aloette was the most underwhelming meal during our trip. The menu is small plates to be shared. We started off w/ foie gras that we are unable to get in CA. It was silky smooth. However, like all of the items we ordered, it was overpriced vs the portion. The meal went downhill from here. The prawn arrived next and it was bland and overpriced AF @ C$24 for one prawn. Next came the corn ribs. This was supposed to be a unique item. However, we found it boring and overpriced. Lastly, the stuffed wings were lacking any nuoc mam flavor as stated on the menu. We found these to be flavorless and also overpriced AF. Regarding the ambiance, its small and loud in here. We had a table in the rear, but it was next to a table of loud, rude drunks. The man at the table kept putting his arm over the booth and hitting my companion. On the hand, the service from Marco was very good. He was nice, attentive and informative about the menu. Marco saved Aloette fr being a Two Star 2uesday. We left unsatisfied visually & gastronomically after dropping C$100+. We were still hungry later and had horrible food & service in the Distillery District: It was just a bad night for food for us. read more

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Aloette was an awesome brunch. Another top spot from Chef Patrick Kriss, Aloette takes the look of a classic diner and adds some class. All the food we had was great and the service was excellent. We had; Chicken & Waffles - probably some of the best chicken and waffles we've had. Eggs Benedict - like the chicken and waffles this was one of the best Benedict's we've had. They switch out the typical English muffin and make it on top of a croissant and it's delicious. Side Of Potato Tots - excellent. If you're in Toronto and looking for a top notch brunch in a cool space this is your spot. read more

Aloette - Eggs Benedict - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was scrumptious and drinks were delicious; however, the only point I'm deducting is because I reserved a month in advance and still got the bar. Wasn't a huge fan of the placement. Being at the bar meant that you got exposure to the kitchen which is incredible; however I despise having people watch you eat while they stand a meter away. Additionally, I completely understand training staff; however I could hear exactly what was being taught to new members. Our server was sweet and made good recommendations. We loved the complimentary bread, stuffed olives, butternut squash, lamb ragu pappardelle. Wasn't a fan of the octopus-- was over cooked and hard to chew. read more

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What a great place. The wedge salad with chicken was the best of its kind I ever remember having. Delicious, interesting, charming, fun, and outstanding service. read more

Aloette came up time and time again when looking for must try restaurants in Toronto and for all the right reasons. Service- excellent. Food- delicious. Ambience- perfect. We enjoyed lunch at Aloette. While they have a small menu, they do everything with intentionality. We ordered the burger and the croque madame. While typically common items, these entrees were made exquisitely. The croque madame was delicate and flavorful. The frites came with a great aioli and the meal came with complimentary cheese bread with homemade butter. The restaurant almost feels like a new school version of a classic diner with counter seating and beautiful wood paneling that's curved around the booths. It's beautiful and service was very attentive. read more

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Wow! We had an amazing dinner here! Not only was the food delicious but the service was some of the best we've experienced! We enjoyed the iceberg wedge( I forgot to take a picture). It was to die for! I can't even explain how good the flavors and textures were. We also enjoyed the waygu burger and shrimp and grits. Both were so good! I especially loved the flavors of the shrimp and grits. Portions weren't huge but absolutely big enough- we were full at the completion of the meal after sharing everything. The complimentary cheese bread and butter was so yummy! We ordered the Aloette old fashioned for our drinks and they were great. I would come here again in a heart beat! Get a reservation because there's limited space. On a bonus the music made the atmosphere amazing- some 90s hip hop created a not too stuffy feel! read more

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Attentive and easy to talk to staff. We've been here twice now and love it every time. It's a must when we visit Toronto. Eve fry thing in the menu is great. We've tried new things every time but the wedge salad is to die for. It has such a refreshing touch! Desert was great. The lemon pie was too tart for me so I prefer the strawberry parfait. Overall- this place is great. Just make sure you set up a reso before coming! read more

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Fantastic food and service. With reservation we were immediately accommodated . They let us know ahead how much time we would have. We had the Torched Hamachi Crudo to start and wow . Delicious. For mains we had Ricotta Agnolotti, West Cost Mussels and Grilled Sea Bream. The Ricotta , unreal. Perfectly balanced and large portion. The mussels were very well cooked and the broth was very good. Sea Bream was cooked wonderfully and the whole dish was just fantastic. Lemon meringue pie and Chocolate cake were both great . Couldn't pick between the two and it was worth trying both. Over all , music was a little loud but we enjoyed what was planing so it didn't bother us . The booth was a little tight ( my husband is a large man , he did not fit well ) we could have asked for the bar but chose not to so that's on us . But if you're larger , ask to sit at the bar . Every single dish was on point . Simple, fantastic, fresh . Service was wonderful , polite , attentive, never once felt rushed . Start to end , enjoyable , excellent experience. We will definitely be back our next time to town . read more

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