Alto Rooftop

Name: Alto Rooftop
Address: 690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ, United States, 07042-2202
Telephone: (973) 329-5562
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (418)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2202

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Great for happy hour

Reservations are highly recommended, regardless of day.

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 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 329-5562
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
Neighborhood
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

What 418 people are saying

Alto Rooftop 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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Essex
Innovative
Essex
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alto Rooftop offers a "modern and sophisticated" ambiance with stunning views, perfect for a night out or drinks after a show. The appetizers, like sliders and gourmet popcorn, are highly recommended. While brunch and service can be hit or miss, the venue's unique vibe and "great" drink selections make it a worthwhile visit.

418 Reviews

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Mr. Nelvin
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great time , reception was as great lily received and the ambience was modern and sophisticated, the price of food and beverage were reasonable and the staff were friendly and professional
Alto RooftopResponded on May 24, 2025
Hello Mr. Nelvin! Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed your visit. Your feedback motivates us to continue delivering exceptional service, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! I will be sure to share your kind words with my team. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! All the best, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Kim
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here at night on Mothers Day Sunday for drinks after a comedy show at NJPAC .. very nice ambiance . The view was stunning .. came with my husband but it would make a nice ladies night out too! We ordered the sliders and then gourmet popcorn and both were delicious. For drinks , chill ambiance, beautiful scenery and a light snack it was a perfect pick for the night. Will return again!
Alto RooftopResponded on May 24, 2025
Hi Kim! Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review! Reviews like yours reminds us why we love being here!! I look forward to sharing your kind words with my team. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon. All the best, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Ellen
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was great! Just the menu needs to be expanded a little
Alto RooftopResponded on May 24, 2025
Hello Ellen! Thank you so much for joining us! We're delighted to hear that you loved our service and had such a positive experience. I will make a note to our culinary team about your suggestion on expanding the menu! We are always happy to hear suggestion on how to make a Rooftop even more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Eliana
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Not a place to come to if your hungry. Brunch was a fail, service was not good. It wasn’t even that busy when we were there to not have basic things Iike cutlery or water refills.
Alto RooftopResponded on May 24, 2025
Hello Eliana, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience during brunch. It's unacceptable that you didn’t receive basic essentials like cutlery or water refills, regardless of volume. We strive to provide great service and food to all our guests, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can address these issues and improve moving forward. We’d really appreciate the opportunity to make it right. If you're open to it, please reach out to us directly so we can learn more about your visit. Thank you, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Michael VIP
New York City69 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alto was terrific! I wasn't sure what to expect, but the drinks were great (I went for margaritas, my wife had cosmos) the "snacks" were good-sized portions, actually and really good! Very imaginiative menu. But best of all is the venue itself- we started out on the deck, with a just spectacualr view, but as thunderstorms came in, we all migrated indoors to the lounge, which has this great Jetsons/airport bar vibe to it. Great first visit to Montclair!
Alto RooftopResponded on May 2, 2025
Hello Michael! I am so glad that you and your wife enjoyed your first visit to Alto! Thank you again for joining us. I am happy the weather held out a little for you to enjoy our beautiful rooftop. I will be sharing your kind words with our staff. We hope to see you both very soon! All the best, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Tydera
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went for the Wednesday night Bingo and we had a great time. It was a nice day, so everyone was on the rooftop. The food was good and I will definitely be going back.
Alto RooftopResponded on May 2, 2025
Hi Tydera, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Alto Rooftop and enjoyed our Wednesday night Bingo. We're glad that you enjoyed our food and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!! Best, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Jonathan
New Jersey8 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I took my girlfriend here as a part of a date night prior to seeing a show at the Wellmont theater down the street. The food was terrible, the music was distasteful no energy what’s so ever and the drinks were disgusting. I honestly felt that my one drinks was made by using a dish towel and ringing out the liquid into my glass. The food was cold and clearly weren’t cooked all the way through. This place where I visit in the past from time to time and had enjoyable experiences in the past, which is why I choose to go there this evening, just didn’t care that night. I wish I can get my money back because it was a joke.
Alto RooftopResponded on April 10, 2025
Hello Jonathan, thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. We take pride in offering great food, drinks, and atmosphere, and it’s clear we missed the mark during your visit. I always recommend for guests to speak with a manager so we can address your concerns directly and immediately, the day of. Please feel free to reach out to us so that we can discuss where we went wrong and how to fix it for the furtue Thank you and I hope we will see you again in the future, Felicia The MC Hotel Food & Beverage Manager
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place!! A must go if you’re in Montclair!
Alto RooftopResponded on March 24, 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience. Your feedback motivates us to continue delivering exceptional service, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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Nancy
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Small menu for brunch and one of the main brunch items was not available. Service was friendly good food was good. The ambience was strange. I felt like I was eating a breakfast sandwich the morning after in a nightclub.
Alto RooftopResponded on March 10, 2025
Hello, Nancy! Thank you for joining us in Alto! We understand your concerns about the menu and the ambience. We strive to create a unique and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and your feedback helps us do just that. We're always looking for ways to improve and your input is invaluable to us. Our brunch is considered a special, which is why it is a small menu. I am sorry that we were out of the Salmon today. It is never a good time when the item you want is unavailable. We do hope you come back when the weather is nicer. Dining outside, when the weather is nice and sunny, is a very different ambience. Thank you again for your honesty. We are very glad that you enjoyed the service!! All the best, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Calm Rooftop to grab a drink with friends or date night. Drinks are good, and apps are decent. I would 100% recommend.
Alto RooftopResponded on March 21, 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you loved our service and had such a positive experience. Your feedback motivates us to continue delivering exceptional service, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
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FAQs

Alto Rooftop is rated 4.2 stars by 418 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 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Bloomfield Ave/Orange Rd
Neighborhood
Montclair
Hours of operation
Bar Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
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) 329-5562
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

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About this restaurant

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What 418 people are saying

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FAQs

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