Alo Restaurant - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty magical experience. Came for the tasting menu and it DID NOT disappoint. Well worth it. Thoughtfully curated menu, dishes and flavours. Drinks were exceptional, elevated. Yes, the buns/dinner rolls are as good as everyone claims. Was blown away by dessert. The flavours and presentation were thought out down to the finest details. Service was amazing ... (they're also very professional in mannerisms and attire), nice bathrooms (you have to check out bathrooms if it's a Michelin star restaurant), lovely ambiance. Read more

To celebrate our anniversary, my husband made a reservation at this highly acclaimed restaurant on social media two months in advance. This was also our first expensive meal since moving from New York to Toronto. Overall, the food was indeed quite good, and we ended up feeling quite full. We ... even received complimentary melon sorbet and a small strawberry chocolate cake. The restaurant likely deserves its Michelin star. However, I have a few points of dissatisfaction. First, as a high-end dining establishment, the sofas had many noticeable stains on the backrests, which gave a poor impression and made it feel like a dingy diner. This was really disappointing. The hostess moved us to a sofa with relatively fewer stains, but unfortunately, it still had some. This was quite off-putting, especially since I was wearing light summer clothes. Second, I would like to believe that their seating arrangement was not intended to be racially discriminatory because their service was otherwise quite good. All the patrons seated on our side were Asian, while the other side was occupied by white patrons. Perhaps this arrangement was coincidental, but I hope those reading this review can provide more insights. Third, the restaurant's decor and table settings could use some updating if they hope to improve further. Many renowned restaurants worldwide could serve as inspiration. I'm sharing these thoughts because we were satisfied with the food and we hope Alo can continue to improve and become even better. Read more

Flawless dining experience. We first heard about Alo through the World's 50 Best Award in 2021 and can confidently say this is one of the best restaurants in Canada. Service is convivial and warm and the small dining area makes for an intimate and attentive dining experience. Food is incredible showcasing French ... and Japanese techniques and ingredients. Flavors are beautifully balanced and delicate. Definitely worth the price and the long reservation window. Would definitely dine again! Read more

This restaurant truly lives up to its name and exceeds expectations. We dined at the Lounge area. Each course is exquisitely curated to deliver a symphony of flavors that delight and stimulate the palate with every bite. The service is impeccable, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable dining experience. Despite being a ... tasting menu, the portions are generous and leave you feeling satisfied. We are eager to return and indulge in this culinary masterpiece once again. Read more

To get to this place, it’s attached to Aloette but it’s a separate entrance. You should be able to see an entrance with stairs and an employee waiting by the elevator. You walk inside, tell the employee you’re here for your reserved time, and then they send you up the ... elevator. After you walk out, they offer you a complimentary coat check. The dining room ambience is dark, intimate, and sophisticated. It’s also more on the quieter side, so that you can have an actual conversation with the person or people you’re with. We did the tasting menu in the dining room for $225 without tax and tip. It was about 12 courses total. I’ll attach a picture of the menu along with everything I ate. Service was perfect and superb. Our empty plates were taken away when we finished and they kept our table clean. They provided a well detailed description of each course. The tasting easily breaks into my top 5. It’s difficult to choose a singular favorite dish as they all were perfectly prepared, seasoned, elegant, and the presentation was immaculate. Yes, I was completely satiated by the end of the meal. This was definitely one of the highlights from my trip. Read more