We tried Crispy oyster mushroom, Roasted octopus and Aloette Burger & Fries. Oyster mushroom was literally crispy. Roasted octopus was really soft and flavorful. The cheese in burger was.. I can't explain it in words. Should try it. Casual but Elegant place. read more

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Walk in only restaurant however very organized setup! Came in on a THurs evening w/ a girlfriend at around 6pm & put out names on the waitlist. Got an immediate txt saying im on the waitlist - in a matter of 30mins i got a txt saying my table was rdy. The balsam spritz was really refreshing & the foam was a creamy orange float - so delicious!! The bread and yeast butter was soooo good - i kept the butter spread for the remainder of the meals. Got the rib eye as my main - med to medium rare and it was tender and juicy! Dessert we got the apple pie sundae and the crumble was what stood out the most - definatelty a dessert to share! Overall great experience w/ great staff. I dropped my napkin on the floor & the staff noticed and picked it up without me knowing and handed me a new one - that is what you call great cx service (: read more

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We went really early to beat the dinner rush and were rewarded with a great booth. The ambience is relaxed and cozy, though it's not dressed down by any means. The staff wear cute bow ties and are very attentive and friendly. I was pleased with mostly everything except the Aloette Punch. The jasmine tea and champagne syrup were nice, but I was hoping for a stronger aromatised wine, well, punch. (You saw that coming and still kept reading so whose fault is that, really.) Toasted bread and yeast butter comes with your order. The roasted squid was great but considering that's what it's called, perhaps they should pull back on the pork belly so it's not 50-50. Needs more squid. The crispy squash with brown butter hollandaise is very good, you can't skip it. And another must for meat lovers is the rib eye steak. Cooked slowly to perfection so order it early if you're starving. The king oyster mushrooms that come with it are almost as good as the steak itself. I'll definitely be back. read more

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The ultimate trifecta...great environment, amazing service and creative dishes that cannot be beat. The beef short rib is so tender that it melts off the bone; however served with shishito peppers, chimichurri, shallot, and watercress brings this dish to another level that will leave you wanting more. Pairs perfectly with a glass of Pearl Morissette Chardonnay. This is the place to be if you want classic contemporary diner food with an 'Alo' twist. read more

Aloette - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Outstanding service. Beautiful decor. Lots of windows for lovely natural lighting to showcase the dishes. First of all, the complimentary bread is A M A Z I N G. The menu is small and only a handful of dishes are "mains" but really, the mains weren't significantly bigger. The octopus dish ($28): outstanding. I have never been a fan of octopus but I have been converted. It was so soft and tender. The pork belly that came with it was a nice thick slab, crispy and fatty. There was a nice cauliflower puree, but no bread/carb to mix it with. It was a very heavy dish. Crispy squash ($12): hearty. Loved the crispy pumpkin seeds. A nice dish to share, but also very heavy. Scallop tostada ($14): juicy scallops and refreshing. Definitely messy to eat (impossible to try to fit into your mouth in one bite). Lots of cilantro on top so cilantro haters beware. Would highly recommend getting at least one seafood dish (i.e. scallop tostada, hamachi sashimi) as they are more refreshing and lighter to cut the heaviness of the meat dishes. I like how the menu is constantly updated. Sad that the beef tartare is no longer offered, but what we had was wonderful. read more

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The ambience was great, customer service was impeccable and the food tasted amazing! I'm pretty sure everyone who worked at the restaurant made conversation with us and made us feel welcome. Bill came out to just above $80 before tip, with one cocktail. We ordered the clams, beef tartare, burger (changed to aloette fries) and broccoli for two, and we didn't even come close to finishing everything. I would recommend everything we ordered except maybe the Aloette fries - I definitely feel like that was overhyped by reviews. The only caveat I would make about the food (and this would be based on personal preference) was that everything was TOO filling/heavy. The only (expected) downside of eating here? It took around 45 minutes for us to get a table for two on a Tuesday night, so I can only imagine the wait time on a Friday or Saturday night.. read more

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This was a planned trip with Yelp Eating Buddies (YEB) one of the trio had tried this spot before so recommended we go for an early dinner as the waits can be taxing. So on a bitter cold afternoon at an odd time for dinner the place was packed to the brim and we grabbed the last table. I guess the popularity/rave reviews of Alo has trickled down to this spot literally :) The beer list is OK while the cocktails/wine list seemed decent. After going through the menu we decided on the following Beef Tartar: Decent at this price point and. Spiced well Aloette Burger. Ho Hum IMO as the cheese was so salty I could barely taste anything after few bites. Side of fries was good Cornish Hen: Decent again. I am a fan of oyster mushrooms and I think they elevated this dish. Desserts we ordered both Lemon Meringue Pie: Very good IMO. The lemon curd had the right amount of tang which is mostly amiss at other locations/stores. Meringue on top was good as well. Apple Pie Sundae. A deconstructed version of apple pie à la mode. OK though beware this will be very hard to share. Decent price point for a bistro so 3.5 stars all said and done though I think will return to try brunch at the very least. read more

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Was walking around, soaking in the sights, and quite honestly I was looking for a different spot when I came upon this place. It's an unassuming store front but there was nothing unassuming about the food and the service. My gf and I sat at the bar, towards the end where the Chef was calling out orders and prepping/overseeing each plate as they left the kitchen. The wait staff quickly took our orders, coats, and provided a few recommendations (drinks came within 2 minutes). We went with the seared scallops and fois gras to start and then was intrigued by the lamb preparation the Chef was putting together, which we of course ordered immediately. I'm drooling now as I'm reliving it. Everything was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be back to Aloette the next time I am in Toronto!! read more

Aloette - Walked around to Toronto and found this gem. Beautiful setting and food looks amazing. - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Whoo - what a great experience! When I read the reviews I thought they were probably Exaggerating. After having lunch at Aloette I can ensure every compliment is well earned and this is a great place! My only regret is I found this place on my last day in Toronto..... I sat on the bar and was served by Amanda - perfect service, attitude and balance between service and small talk. The restaurant is small but very well designed and gives a very cozy feeling, detaching you for the outside world. AND the food! Very nicely served and tasted ever better. I had the tuna tartare that was very special. For main I took the ribeye steak- as recommended was perfectly cooked and delicious. They also have very nice local draught beer. Unfortunately I had no time for dessert - definitely will fill this gap on my next visit read more

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Aloette is where it's at! Whether seated at the bar or at one of their swanky booths, you're sure to enjoy a feast for the senses. This second establishment created by Chef Patrick Kriss and Chef Matthew Betsch, brings diner classics to a whole new level! The only setback is that the apps are so good, you may want to opt for a selection of apps over a main course. Or come hungry and follow appetizers with one of their soon to be famous entrees. It will be hard to choose, so don't even try. Just know you'll be back to try the others...I know I can't wait! read more

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Came here with my colleagues for lunch. Expect a waiting line if you're a party of 4 for about 20 mins (during work lunch hour). The staff were super friendly, and it didn't take the food that long to prepare the food. The dishes we got were extremely delicious! I'm only giving this a 4 star because despite ordering appetizers along with our main course we still left hungry. All in all each paid ~$40 each. read more

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The dishes at Aloette are more casual, but just as delicious as the food we had at Alo upstairs. Eating dinner at the bar can be squishy and uncomfortable, but you take whatever seat you can get. We waited 30 minutes on a Tuesday night (the weekend wait times can go up to 2 hours). The service is excellent. The staff were helpful with describing menu selections and very attentive - I never had to ask for a water refill. The kitchen was flexible with food requests. Although the food is good, I expected it to be better. I will definitely return but I'm not raving about it to everyone around me. asparagus - 5/5 stracciatella cheese - 4/5 roasted octopus - 3/5 aloette burger - 4/5 (the fries were excellent) read more

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My head exploded from how amazing it was. Oysters, clams casino, some salad, ribeye steak (good lord) and the fries. All 10/10. I came late and only had to wait 20min for a table. This place is one of the best restaurants in the city. Dying to go back. read more

Aloette - Oysters. Wish I took pics of the steak. - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of the best dining experiences I have had in the past five years. Creative and interesting menu - each plate (we had seven) was beyond delicious. Starting with the cognac/bourbon old fashioned and ending with foie gras sundae (yep, you read that right), it kept getting better and better. Great atmosphere and outstanding service too. Looking forward to my next business trip to Toronto. read more

O m g. This place was amazing! I brought my dad who was visiting the city, and we booked reservations here although the vibe was quite chill. Pretty sure you can just walk in, if it's not too busy. We ordered a bunch of dishes and split them as following: - beef tartare - glazed pork belly - potato gnocchi - stacciatella cheese - brussel sprout - crispy squash The prices are fair, the food was A LOT, and the service was awesome. Will definitely be back! read more

Expensive, tiny portions . Dining area at the bar so close to the servers/bartenders/kitchen. Crowded. So uncomfortable. Other ppl appreciate the uniqueness of the space; train dining area. But this is not me. read more

there are so many dishes i could talk about here (we ordered the entire menu last night and it was a+) but i'm only going to talk about one. the gnocchi. most of the time when i enjoy a great pasta, it's because the pasta is silky smooth, feels like velvet on your tongue, and caresses the sauce ever so smoothly, down to a molecular level. well this gnocchi is the silkiest gnocchi i've ever had. each one is a tiny pillow covered with bacon, sage.... tasting the gnocchi feels like, after a long day you get home and see your bed, bury your head into the pillow and wrap your duvet tightly around you until you're nice and toasty - that's the feeling you get when you have one piece of the gnocchi here. get your ass here read more

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I've been here several times and the menu have always changed. My absolute favourite are the steaks they make. Each time the steak have been different and taste divine. Definitely recommend going early as there is always a line up in the morning. Last time we went the dessert was perfect. It was pineapple upside down parfait. read more

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The food was scrumptious. Servings look small but are nice to share with another person if you each get a couple of dishes. The server was attentive and made excellent recommendations. The Painted Water cocktail is a must have if you like lime and tart flavors! The lamb was prepared perfectly as was the iceberg salad. A small quaint place well worth a visit. Make a reservation ahead of time. read more

Aloette is the casual but elegant sister restaurant to Alo (the more formal fine dining restaurant). Aloette is designed as a chic upscale diner. The decor and uniform of the servers invoke a contemporary play on a 50's diner. There's also a bit of a steampuck feel to the place. Not unlike Alo, Aloette is extremely busy. They do not take reservations. It is first come first serve. Plan accordingly. The service is attentive and professional. It is the hospitality that I have come to expect from Alo (and now Aloette). The servers and bartenders are friendly and professional without being too stuffy. To start, I had a Bramble Shake which was essentially an alcoholic milkshake made with tanqueray rangpur gin, raspberry and coconut. It was delicious. The food was excellent. I ordered the Burgundy Snails and Cornish Hen. Both dishes were fresh, flavourful and innovative. These dishes were fresh renditions of the French classics - the dishes actually exceeded my expectations. The little fried egg on top of the cornish hen was inspired. For dessert, I ordered the apple pie sundae with layers of warm caramel sauce, apple pie filling and crumble and ice cream. This was a great way to end the meal. I would highly recommend Aloette. I will be back to try the other dishes on the menu. read more

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Had lunch there today. Great creative food, great service and they let us try 3 wines before we settled on one we liked!

I brought a friend who was visiting Toronto here form lunch and oh boy was he impressed both by the attention to details of the service, the interior decor and the quality of the food. For two, we ordered the scallops, the beet salad, the squash fritters, the ravioli and the burger (I know - way too much food for 2 but he wanted to get the most of the visit). Favorites of the day were everything but if I had to highlight something, I would go with the beet salad (super refreshing and creamy, gorgeous plate and generous portion) and the scallops (perfectly cooked, super sweet and delicate). Overall, we were happy with our food and look forward to trying new items on the menu! read more

This is what dreams are made of!! I have been eating my way through Toronto for years now trying to find the best of the best and I think I may have found one to add to my list of top restaurants! I came in for lunch, around 2:30pm on a weekday and it was fairly busy but got a table without having to wait. They have this AMAZING prix fixe menu that I would take 100% advantage of. Two course - $25 or three course $30. You get two options of salad (HIGHLY recommend the wedge salad) and three options of a main course. I have tried the steak and agnolotti both are were fantastic. To finish (if you went for a three course) was a mini apple pie sundae and ohmy gawddd I have no words. I don't normally give out 5stars to restaurants but everything from portion, quality, service and cost were definitely worthy of my 5star! 100% recommend to anyone looking for a delicious lunch! (Note: this restaurant only has limited seats, not sure if they are able to accommodate a larger table over 4 people! I would call ahead just in case.) read more

Upscale diner look with upscale comfort food :) oh, AND they play hip hop and r&b music which is my absolute favorite. Started with the beef carpaccio. Amazing! Then crispy squash. Savory, sweet, perfectly crispy, and salty. Soooooooo yummmyyyyy. Next we split the burger which was absolutely delicious. Finished with the chocolate sundae which had ice cream, hot fudge, house made cake, and Nutella cream. Service was impeccable! Everyone served us with a smile on their face. read more

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The aloette burger that I was seeing all over social media is the reason I went to Aloette and I was not disappointed. Served as an open faced burger with a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, and a semi melted beaufort cheese with crispy french fries, on buttered brioche buns (5/5). Not heavy and very tasty. Also had the snails gnocchi (4/5), it's good, but the portion was a little small (more veggies than enough gnocchi) but it was definitely an interesting combo. The complimentary in-house bread and yeast butter is good to start with as well. The place doesnt take reservations, walked in on a sunday afternoon at 3pm and managed to get a seat at the bar with no wait. Check it out! read more

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Good food, great vibe, and the service was prompt. Would go again, but better call to make a reservation as it's very popular

Service is world class. Got the burger which was way too salty. My wife got the steak tartare, which she said was good but she had better elsewhere. Was surprised about the burger being so salty. Genuinely did not expect that at a place of such high caliber read more

So after hearing all about it, we went there this past week and were fairly disappointed. We were received with a lot of warmth and the service was no doubt impeccable. But the food was a disappointment. We have had much better French cuisine before. The speciality drinks were just ehhh! The O&O - I didn't order a second drink. The broccoli, which was recommended by the server, was so heavy. Maybe because it was deep fried. The carpaccio was average. The scallops were ok as well. The agnolotti wasn't bad. The best item was the tuna tartar. Even the bread tasted slightly burned and salty. Sorry to say, I Just wasn't impressed much. Will I go there again? -probably not. Will try some other place. Even the dessert was not good. The hazelnut cake was dry. Maybe it just wasn't their day. read more

Went there after infinity mirrors today, we were seated very fast, no lines ahead of us. We were told that they changed the menu, so the squash dish is gone :( and the sea urchin dish was sold out :( With the friendly recommendation of our server Hannah, we ordered the big eye tuna, beef carpaccio, asparagus and roasted lamb. The tuna dish very tasty. It's sweet, hot, with some acidity. The beef carpaccio is okay, the fired mushroom and pickled mushroom are very tasty, the beef not that flavorful. The asparagus with cheese sauce is very fresh, very crispy. We can taste the sweetness from the fresh asparagus. The lamb is my favorite dish! So flavorful! The lamb is super tender, goes fantastically well worth the arugula and the seared pepper. To be honest, all 4 dishes are rather oily. We can see the asparagus, beef or lamb drenched in oil in the last few bites. But overall, it was a pleasant experience, we'll go back again to try the see urchin! read more

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Beautiful spot. Its a small cozy place. Great for a nice cocktails, conversation and delicious food. Love sitting by the bar and watching cocktails being made or the food being served. The kitchen is so clean and service is nice. read more

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Finally tried Aloette with no wait time! Loved everything from the food to the service and atmosphere. Sat at the bar and the server was super sweet. She provided very thoughtful and useful recommendations. DRINK: Peachy Keen - gin, white tea, citrus, peaches & cream. I like that they use metal straws. FOOD: Complementary cheese bread with yeast butter - so damn good. Fresh & hot & soft. Crispy Squash - must order for butternut squash lovers. Scallop Crudo - very light & fresh with the cucumber & shiso notes. Grilled Octopus - by the time this arrived, I was already quite full. This dish is a mix of octopus, chorizo, green peppers, potatoes. Burger & Fries - this seems to be a popular dish but I would pass on it. It was not bad but not particularly outstanding compared to other items. The finely shredded lettuce was a nice touch. I packed some of the food to go and they have it waiting for you at exit when you leave. They also do coat check and clear the table of crumbs so it's really ~extra~ service while maintaining a casual menu & atmosphere. Def recommend and would return! read more

I ordered the burger and my friend ordered the katsu. The burger was super delicious as was the katsu however the dessert was underwhelming - lemon meringue pie was waaaay too sour and I'm someone who usually loves sour things. Granted, the portion size of the dessert is good as it's quite large, however, the taste was off. The pineapple sundae was better however I thought it could use a touch less whipped cream and more ice cream. Otherwise, the service is great, we were sat at the bar and water was always kept filled and the little hook they give you for your backpack to hang on the table is super nice. Main reason for 4 star review is: (1) Price - I feel like Lopan (top of DaiLo) offers better value. (2) Dessert was underwhelming. HOWEVER: Would I go back? Yeah, for sure I wanna try the scallops and maybe a salad. Definitely no dessert, though. Service is great, super friendly. They do serve a free appetizer type thing which is a soft cheese bread with whipped yeast butter which is delicious. read more

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Updating my old 5-star review to a new 5 star review. This place is consistently good. I highly recommend everyone to try this place - especially for take out. They are so generous with the portion sizes and the quality is always top notch. They package everything so well too: the fried chicken is still perfectly crispy when it arrives. Highly recommend! FIVE stars, again. read more

Never disappoints crispy squash on the winter menu is a must just like the burger. Had the banana sunday for the first time which was also a hit!! read more

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Aloette occupies the ground floor of the same building as its sister restaurant, Alo, on the SE corner of Queen St. and Spadina Ave. It is easily accessible through public transit; street parking is limited; paid parking is available on Richmond St W or further north along Spadina Ave. Upon arrival, coat check is available with the hostess. The decor is hip, with warm darker tones. Music was nice at non-intrusive volume. To start the meal, a complimentary bread made in-house was served with whipped brown butter; I love when the bread is served warm, and they did not disappoint at Aloette; on the negative side, it was toasted too dark, bordering on being burnt. For my main, I opted for the "Aloette Burger & Fries", served with Beaufort cheese, onion, lettuce and pickle; I had concerns regarding this dish due to a previous review on Yelp, but I'm glad that my burger was not dry and offered a good dining experience. For dessert, I ordered the "Lemon Meringue Pie", which was tasty, a nice balance between the sour lemon and the carefully browned meringue sitting on top. Tip #1: the burger looks smaller than I expected, based on photos posted; having said that, I felt satisfied when I finished it. Tip #2: you can have a salad instead of fries with the burger; I saw several orders like that. Tip #3: the pie was larger than I expected, based on photos posted. I loved the simple but beautiful plates with a blue hue, as well as the quality cotton napkins. Service was uneven; while some servers were exceptional, there was room for improvement for others. Pricey. read more

Small but cozy and they do not take reservations. But the service is really good, they'll take your coat and hang it up and they have hooks at the table and diner bar for you to hang it up which is pretty convenient. The food here is amazing, be ready to spend a little out of your pocket. But for the service and delicious food they have here, it's all worth it. Unfortunately I didn't take any photos because I forgot. Apple crumble is a must try and I love how they play old school music! read more

Finally made it to this restaurant after wanting to make it here for a while. The interior is quite cute and cozy and service was amazing! Food on the other hand wasn't up to my expectations and left a bit disappointed. Lobster rolls: not the best but pretty good 3/5 Short rib: looks amazing but taste wise 2/5. The meat was really tender but the meat was quite bland. Gnocchi: the best of the dishes - taste was on point and had the perfect touch of bacon but again nothing out of this world 4/5 Chocolate cheesecake: 3/5 nothing amazing. Presentation was great but taste wise nothing that stands out. Overall the restaurant is really cute and food presentation, service was 5/5 - but the actual taste of food was below my expectations. read more

I loved Alo so I was really excited when its casual sister restaurant, Aloette, opened up. The restaurant does not take reservations. Unfortunately I had to take a star off for the cold that we had to endure as we were seated right across the main door, which they kept opening and closing as guests entered/left. Maybe add some curtain to that door to block out the ridiculously cold air if they must have seats there? We ordered the mac & cheese to share, it might've been one of the best I've had. My fiance ordered the Aloette burger and fries, which we had to send back to the kitchen as the patty was pretty much raw. Second star off. The roasted pork belly that I had was tender and juicy. So overall I have some mixed feelings about Aloette. Would I go again? Maybe, but not if there's a long line-up. Or better yet, try my luck and make a reservation at Alo instead. read more

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Very busy place even on Wed evening. They don't take reservations after 530. Would have been hour or two wait if we didn't have a reservation. Loud environment with both seating and one long bar. Food was great. Aloette burger was definitely high quality meat. Delicious cheese to dip fries in. The sashimi was interesting with bread not rice as base. read more

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I pass by this place everyday and see it gradually getting busy everyday and wonder if the food is as cool as the decor. Very New York diner vibe. Didn't come with huge expectations, however food really made me super happy! The chicken is very flavourful and crispy. It gets really busy after 630. read more

Aloette - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario