Best French American Restaurants in Harbord Village

I’m a big fan of Aloette and usually give it 5 stars—it’s one of the few restaurants in Toronto that truly excites me. I’ve always appreciated how it manages to be creative and unique without ever feeling pretentious or over-the-top. This week, I went for dinner with a friend. While we enjoyed the evening overall, I felt the food didn’t quite meet the high standard I’ve come to expect—especially considering the prices. For example, $10 for two tiny olive skewers (just four olives total) felt outrageous. Similarly, while the burger was good, it was relatively small and came with a small side of fries—$32 for that dish seemed overly expensive. The fried chicken was good. I still consider Aloette a standout spot in the city and hope this was just an off night. I’ll probably return, but I do hope this was just an off night and that the value better reflects the pricing in the future.

We had an amazing experience here. A dinner that I will most likely never forget tbh. Our server, Salim was incredibly knowledgable about the well curated dishes, and super helpful when it came to recommendations or our taste profile, which allowed for easier decision making process. Seeing that it was our first time here, and we were there for a special occasion- he went above & beyond! He suggested which drinks paired well with the food we ordered. He guides us which dish should be eaten first to get the most out of your experience. He would occasionally check up on us to ensure we were taken care of in a timely manner and for any other requests we had. I’m truly grateful to have such an amazing person assigned to us, who elevated the experience on top of already exquisite food they had to offer. Thanks again Salim

Great spot. Wish we could have ordered everything on the menu. We almost did. Will be back to eat what we missed this time around.

The decor was wonderful and food excellent the vibe is a must try if staying at the hotel

It was a beautiful day with my mom in a beautiful setting. Food was lovely and interesting. Servers were lovely.