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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: 4.7

CAN$31 to CAN$50

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

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

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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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Canadian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 11:00–15:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
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
Area
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 223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
Bistro

Review summary

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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.

223 Reviews

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John
VIP
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and drinks. Able to accommodate allergies too.
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Sarah
VIP
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite restaurants of all time. They take great pride in the food they send out and it shows. If you go for new years be ready to eat!
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Luis
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was outstanding. Food meticulously prepared, world class service and great ambiance. My only suggestion would be with the musical selection. Other than that amazing experience.
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Jorge
Greece
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite spots in Toronto, everything about this place (food, service, decor, vibe, music) is amazing!
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Ed
VIP
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Atmosphere was amazing. A bit light on the mussels for the price.
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Gillian
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, small restaurants so you need to book reservation. They are mentioned in Michelin guide for last two years and they deserve it. 😊
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Lise
VIP
Toronto
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days 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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Kelly
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days 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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Nicola
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San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 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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sam
VIP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful diner with great ambiance. Highly recommend
AloetteResponded 4 days 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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Aloette is rated 4.7 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

163 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5V 2L6

Additional information

Cross Street
Southeast corner of Queen St and Spadina Ave
Area
Entertainment District
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 11:00–15:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
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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