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Alo Restaurant

Name: Alo Restaurant
Address: 163 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 2L6
Telephone: (416) 260-2222
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.9

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CAN$51 and over

International

163 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L6

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Alo is an intimate contemporary French restaurant located atop a heritage building in downtown Toronto. Our cuisine is internationally inspired and celebrates the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with a genuine sense of welcome, served as a blind tasting menu by Chef Patrick Kriss.

The Bar at Alo is adjacent to our main dining room and offer à la carte options as well as a shortened seasonal tasting menu.

Alo is outfitted with a private dining room which can welcome parties up to 14 guests.

1 Michelin Star 2022, 2023, 2024
No. 1 by Canada's 100 Best Restaurants five consecutive years since 2017
No. 5 by Canada's 100 Best Bars in their inaugural awards
No. 90 on the 2020 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list
No. 14 on the 2024 Opinionated About Dining North American best restaurants list
No. 58 on the 2020 La Liste world’s best restaurant list

Fine Dining, Tasting Menu, Wine Pairings, Non-Alcoholic Pairings, Private Parties, Celebrations, Romantic Dining

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Executive chef: Patrick Kriss

MICHELIN 1 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2023
MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: Alo is a Toronto essential adept at merging French and Asian flavors on blind multi-course tasting menus that could include rack of lamb with Thai curry or Koshihikari risotto with a porcini emulsion. Add a prime heritage building location, and it’s no wonder this ambitious go-getter landed a MICHELIN star.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
International, Contemporary Canadian, Canadian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(416) 260-2222
Website
http://alorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Alo’s private dining room is nestled on the second story of the same heritage building that houses Alo. This intimate space accommodates 6 to 14 guests. The multi-course menu is inspired by the seasonal offerings featured in Alo's dining room.
Private party contact
Jennifer Cunningham: (416) 260-2222

Location
163 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L6
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Cross street
Queen St. W and Spadina Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Alo's 10 Year Anniversary - Dining Room
CA$325.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 15, 2025 only
A special experience in our dining room as we celebrate 10 years of Alo Restaurant! Guests will enjoy a unique tasting menu that pays tribute to our journey over the past decade, featuring highlights and beloved dishes from our previous menus. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.
Alo's 10 Year Anniversary - Kitchen Counter
CA$325.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 15, 2025 only
A special experience at our kitchen counter as we celebrate 10 years of Alo Restaurant! Guests will enjoy a unique tasting menu that pays tribute to our journey over the past decade, featuring highlights and beloved dishes from our previous menus. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.
Alo Midsummer: Celebrating 10 Years
CA$500.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 15, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
A decade of culinary excellence, unforgettable experiences, and moments shared around the table. Join us for an exclusive evening in our private dining room as we mark 10 incredible years of passion, innovation, and hospitality at Alo. This unique experience will begin at 7:00pm with a seated tasting menu at our communal private dining table.

Private dining

Foie Gras / Tuna / Mackerel
Shima-Aji / Madai / Toro
Dungeness Crab, Black Truffle, Hen Egg, Miso
East Coast Lobster, Brussel Sprout, Cauliflower, Lime
Koshihikari Rice, Dashi, Black Truffle, Shiitake Mushroom, Nori
Hokkaido Scallop, Jamón Ibérico, Artichoke, Razor Clam
Provimi Veal Tenderloin, Black Trumpet Mushroom, Spinach
Loquat & Matcha
Chocolate Tart

What 537 people are saying

Alo Restaurant 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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
International
Old Toronto
Best Overall
Old Toronto
Best Food
Old Toronto
Best Service
Old Toronto
Best Ambiance
Old Toronto
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alo Restaurant offers a "truly exceptional experience" with "impeccable service" and "creative menu offerings." Patrons rave about the "exquisite flavors" and "artistic presentation" of dishes, making it a "memorable dining experience." Known for its "attention to detail," Alo's "outstanding meal" and "welcoming atmosphere" make it a "must-visit" in Toronto.

537 Reviews

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Selim
France1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Sitting at the counter and seeing the food getting prepped was also great. Thanks
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Grace
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive and knowledgeable staff, personalized service, and the blind 9-course menu was such a treat to the senses. We enjoyed our table too- closest to the open kitchen so we were entertained with the orchestrated actions of the kitchen. Even the non-assuming entrance and bathroom camouflage added to the experience.
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Dr. Brad
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time dining at Alo. Last two years ago. This experience as far as food goes was a considerable step up from already high standards. Comparable to two and three star menus in Europe. Not a bad dish in the list but duck, lamb and lobster risotto were highlights. Professional but warm service that were in keeping with what one would expect. 10/10 in all aspects.
Alo RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
Dear Dr. Brad, it was a pleasure to have you dine with us again. Thank you for sharing your highlights, the Koshihikari Rice is one of our favourites as well. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your experience and hope to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, the team at Alo.
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Michael
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, service top notch and food was awesome as well
Alo RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
Dear Michael, we are so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience. We hope to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, the team at Alo.
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Molly
Coastal Georgia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. The meal was incredible and our service was excellent with our server, Michael. Alo has been a restaurant on our must try list for years, and it did not disappoint.
Alo RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
Dear Molly, we are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the food and service. We will be sure to share your kind comments with Michael. We look forward to having you dine with us again. Sincerely, the team at Alo.
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Marios
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was intresting, with complex multi-igredient dishes and impartially flavors. Also quantity wise there was alot of food. To the extend we got tired of eating.
Alo RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
Dear Marios, thank you for taking the time to share your experience and are happy to hear that you enjoyed the food. We hope to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, the team at Alo.
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Keegan
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing evening at Alo celebrating our birthdays. The food, staff and overall service were all impeccable.
Alo RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
Dear Keegan, it was a pleasure having you to celebrate both your birthdays. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing evening and enjoyed the food and service. We truly look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, the team at Alo.
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Dalia
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The attention to detail is very impressive. It was hard to imagine the next course could be better than the previous, yet it was. So many pleasant surprises in terms of flavor & beautiful presentation. As for the staff, very friendly and professional, they made our experience very pleasant. A truly exceptional experience. Can’t wait to be back!
Alo RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
Dear Dalia, we are delighted to hear that you had an exceptional experience and enjoyed every course. We will be sure to share your kind comments with the team. We truly look forward to having you join us again. Sincerely, the team at Alo.
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Zijian
Montreal / Quebec1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was good, except one slight thing was the Foie Gras that got too greasy and not as tasty as i would expect.
Alo RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
Dear Zijian, thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we appreciate your feedback. We are happy to hear that everything was good overall. We hope to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, the team at Alo.
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julieta VIP
Toronto / Ontario8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience; food, wine and service all impecable. My fave restaurant in Toronto. Deserves 2 stars!
Alo RestaurantResponded on June 12, 2025
Dear Julieta, we are delighted to hear that you always have a wonderful experience and thank you for choosing us to celebrate your anniversary last night. We truly look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, the team at Alo.
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FAQs

Alo Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 537 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

163 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L6

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Cross street
Queen St. W and Spadina Ave
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
International, Contemporary Canadian, Canadian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://alorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(416) 260-2222
Private party facilities
Alo’s private dining room is nestled on the second story of the same heritage building that houses Alo. This intimate space accommodates 6 to 14 guests. The multi-course menu is inspired by the seasonal offerings featured in Alo's dining room.
Private party contact
Jennifer Cunningham: (416) 260-2222

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Alo Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

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Experiences

Alo's 10 Year Anniversary - Dining Room

Alo's 10 Year Anniversary - Kitchen Counter

Alo Midsummer: Celebrating 10 Years

Private dining

Private Dining at Alo

Custom inquiry

Menu

Tasting Menu

Foie Gras / Tuna / Mackerel

Shima-Aji / Madai / Toro

Dungeness Crab, Black Truffle, Hen Egg, Miso

East Coast Lobster, Brussel Sprout, Cauliflower, Lime

Koshihikari Rice, Dashi, Black Truffle, Shiitake Mushroom, Nori

Hokkaido Scallop, Jamón Ibérico, Artichoke, Razor Clam

Provimi Veal Tenderloin, Black Trumpet Mushroom, Spinach

Loquat & Matcha

Chocolate Tart

What 537 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Alo Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Alo Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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