Alto Rooftop

Name: Alto Rooftop
Address: 690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ, United States, 07042-2202
Telephone: (973) 329-5505
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

397 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Charming

With sweeping views of the NYC skyline and the Watchung Mountains, Alto Rooftop sits on the 9th floor at The MC Hotel, Autograph Collection. Open year round, the menu features playful bar bites and a curated cocktail list that captures the eclectic spirit of Montclair. Alto is the place to meet for a relaxing lunch (Fri.-Sunday), date night or for sharing food and drinks with friends. Alto is where daytime drinks can turn into late night vibes.
Come and experience striking sunsets, signature cocktails, fun delicious bites, and curated vibe with DJs Friday and Saturday after 9PM.

Make a reservation below to experience Montclair’s only rooftop bar or email us at Altorooftop@themchotel.com to inquire about group/table bookings, 9+

Please note Alto is for 21+ after 7:00PM. For full dinner options, please make a reservation at our hotel’s restaurant, Allegory. Please see the Alto website to dress code details.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed, Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri 15:00–01:00 Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
Phone number
(973) 329-5505
Website
https://themchotel.com/food-drink/alto/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
For all group Reservations or Events, please email Altorooftop@themchotel.com
Private party facilities
For all group Reservations or Events, please email Altorooftop@themchotel.com

Location
690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2202
Area
Montclair
Cross Street
Bloomfield Ave/Orange Rd
Parking details
Self Street Parking & Charged Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Party Era 2025
US$75.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
21:00
For NYE 2025, we’re in our Party Era! Dress to impress in your finest party attire and get ready for an unforgettable night on Montclair’s only rooftop bar, Alto. With NYC skyline views, sparkling toasts, dancing, and plenty of Instagram-worthy photo ops, leave 2024 behind and welcome 2025 in style. Bringing the energy from 9PM-1:30AM is one of our resident DJs, Toni B. No matter the Era you are in, this one-night-only event promises the ultimate glam and good vibes- don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Ticket includes entry to the party + toast upon arrival and at midnight + offering of delicious bites. Note: This is a private & ticketed event- 21+ years or older. Cash Bar. Tickets are non-refundable.
Friend's Trivia begins 6:30PM
27 Nov 2024 only
Let’s bring it in. Draft your team and head to Alto Rooftop on Wednesday, November 27 at 6:30pm for Friends Trivia: The One with the Thanksgiving Episodes. Losers walk! Yeah, losers talk! No, no, no, actually losers rhyme. The ENTIRE trivia will consist of the Friends Thanksgiving Episodes, so brush up and bring your peas to put in the trifle. Must be 21+ to attend the event.
Brunch Special with Sex and The City Trivia
24 Nov 2024 only
Grab your best girls, kick up your Manolos and down some Cosmos at Sex and the City Trivia at Alto Rooftop on Sunday, November 24 at 1pm! Five rounds of trivia about your favorite four fabulous friends to prove you’re sexy, sassy and smart. Enjoy our Brunch Special and grab a Cosmo!

What 397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Essex
Hot spot
Essex
Romantic
Essex
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alto Rooftop offers "stunning views" of NYC, making it a perfect spot for catching the skyline. Guests rave about the "great food" and "amazing cocktails," complemented by a lively atmosphere with DJs and dancing. While the ambiance is a hit, service experiences vary, so consider visiting for drinks and views.

398 Reviews

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Beverly
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great evening celebrating my birthday. DJ Earl is amazing!
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Ysmael
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Came here as a group for the haunted brunch. We got a few spooky drinks and ordered some food. The rooftop is beautiful. The views are amazing. It's a very chill spot. The food portions were a bit small. So don't expect to get a full meal. Overall we enjoyed our brunch. Would definitely come again. Especially in the summertime
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Carmen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to the Masquerade Party and we had a blast. The DJ played all genres and the drinks were very good. The ambiance was full of positive energy! Very nice rooftop, you can see NYC!
Alto RooftopResponded on 4 November 2024
Hello Carmen! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at the Masquerade Party at Alto Rooftop. We also had a blast this Halloween weekend!! It's fantastic that our DJ played all the right tunes and that you enjoyed the atmosphere. We're also glad that you appreciated the view from our rooftop. We strive to create a positive energy for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We hope to see you again soon! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Joel
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Servers are great people. This is one of my favorite places in the area.
Alto RooftopResponded on 4 November 2024
Hi Joel, Thank you for your kind words and for making Alto Rooftop one of your favorite places in the area. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our servers and found value in our offerings. While I agree our servers our great, I always appreciate hearing that others think that too! We're always striving to provide the best service possible and your feedback is invaluable to us. We look forward to serving you again soon.! Best regards, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Kelly
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A bit overpriced, but lovely place to hangout with friends or for a date.
Alto RooftopResponded on 27 October 2024
Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Alto. We strive to provide a unique and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, so we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback on our pricing and will certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience. Cheers! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Amanda
New York City
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went for cocktails and enjoyed the stunning view of the city plus the gorgeous foliage. The server was very nice, the cocktails delicious and well crafted. We did not eat here but the food at the next table looked and smelled great! Would definitely come back for dinner and with friends.
Alto RooftopResponded on 27 October 2024
Thanks for the amazing review, Amanda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cocktails and our beautiful view at Alto. I must agree, the foliage is extraordinary right now. It's great to know that our cocktails hit the spot! We're also glad that you found also enjoyed our service! We cannot wait to welcome you back soon! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Patty
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was hoping to be out on the dance floor dancing but the DJ kept changing the music every time people got up to dance. It seems like she had a mandate to just play music that people will not dance to, so they would stay in their sits eating and drinking.
Alto RooftopResponded on 27 October 2024
Hi Patty, and thank you for your feedback! While we didn't fully hit the mark on every aspect of your experience, I am happy that you came out to spend the night with us. We will discuss on better ways to keep the energy up with our DJs. In the future, please feel free to discuss with a Manager on that night, so that we can try to correct it on the spot. I do hope you will come out for another night with us to enjoy the DJs music! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Zulfia
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food left something to be desired, but the drinks and hospitality were great, as was the view and seating options. Let’s not forget about the music and ambiance, too.
Alto RooftopResponded on 4 November 2024
Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the drinks, hospitality, and ambiance at Alto Rooftop. We appreciate your comments on our food and will certainly take them into consideration as we continually strive to improve. We hope to see you again soon! Thank you, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Zahra
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely rooftop! I would recommend for a date night. We went here for drinks after dinner.
Alto RooftopResponded on 8 October 2024
Thanks for visiting us, Zahra! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the rooftop. We hope to see you again soon! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Mary Ann
New York City
140 reviews
5.0
140 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing atmosphere, great snacks and cocktails and wonderful staff.
Alto RooftopResponded on 8 October 2024
Thank you so much for your review, Mary Ann! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere at Alto Rooftop and found our cocktails, snacks, and staff to be wonderful. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and it sounds like we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Alto Rooftop is rated 4.5 stars by 397 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Bloomfield Ave/Orange Rd
Area
Montclair
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed, Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri 15:00–01:00 Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Self Street Parking & Charged Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://themchotel.com/food-drink/alto/
Phone number
(973) 329-5505
Catering
For all group Reservations or Events, please email Altorooftop@themchotel.com
Private party facilities
For all group Reservations or Events, please email Altorooftop@themchotel.com

Alto Rooftop

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Party Era 2025

Friend's Trivia begins 6:30PM

Brunch Special with Sex and The City Trivia

Menu

What 397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Alto Rooftop restaurant rated?

Is Alto Rooftop currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information