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Aloette

Name: Aloette
Address: 163 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 2L6
Telephone: (416) 260-3444
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

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CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

163 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5V 2L6

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

April 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighbourhood 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

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://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
Neighbourhood
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 312 people are saying

Aloette reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Bistro

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aloette offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food" and "amazing service." The menu features unique dishes like lamb skewers and the standout "Aloette burger." Guests rave about the "energetic ambience" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." Though a bit pricey, it's perfect for "special occasions" or a "fabulous brunch."

312 Reviews

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Jordan
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always! Amazing food and service. Those olives!
AloetteResponded 5 days ago
Hello, Jordan. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the olives and the rest of your visit. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Charlotte
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The burger wasn’t as good as it used to be and the music was really loud.
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Kasey
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for brunch and it was outstanding. Had the steak and eggs, steak was cooked perfectly. We also had the
AloetteResponded 5 days ago
Hello, Kasey. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your brunch visit, and especially our steak and eggs. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Chantal VIP
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The salad is one of the best I have ever had. Employees super nice and knowledgable. Drinks outstanding.
AloetteResponded 5 days ago
Hello, Chantal. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the wedge salad and the rest of your experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
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Kinga
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The vibes are IMMACULATE. The super chill hip hop was the best. Service was great, food was delicious.
AloetteResponded 5 days ago
Hello, Kinga. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the vibes and the playlist. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Carlo
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent service from the whole team, most especially the bar tender.
AloetteResponded 5 days ago
Hello, Carlo. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service during your visit, and we will be sure to pass your compliments on to the rest of the team. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Cathy
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Devin was a rockstar of a server! The food was outstanding, service amazing and we loved the energetic ambience. Highly recommend!
AloetteResponded 5 days ago
Hello, Cathy. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your experience and the service. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to Devin and the rest of the team. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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David
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mini martini with a shucked oyster brings me back again and again.
AloetteResponded on April 13, 2025
Hi David, thanks do much for sharing your experience, we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoy our Mini Martini and we can't wait to welcome you back! Sincerely, the Aloette team!
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francois VIP
Orlando8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing night, 5 star service and high quality food in a great atmosphere 🙌
AloetteResponded on April 11, 2025
Hi Francois, thank you for your kind words and your five star review, we hope to welcome you back soon! Sincerely, the Aloette team.
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Karen
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time at Aloette. The food was delicious, servers were excellent well informed and walked through the menu explaining each item. Atmosphere was a buzz as well as warm and inviting! We genuinely enjoyed our time. I had the lamb skewer and squash. It was done to perfection! Can't wait to go back and will recommend to my friends, family and associates.
AloetteResponded on April 11, 2025
Hi Karen, thank you for taking the time to share your visit! We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the food and service and we truly look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, the Aloette team.
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Aloette is rated 4.8 stars by 312 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 34 times today

163 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5V 2L6

Additional information

Cross Street
Southeast corner of Queen St and Spadina Ave
Neighbourhood
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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What 312 people are saying

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