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Alo Restaurant - The Bar, Toronto, ON
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Alo Restaurant - The Bar

CAN$51 and over
International
163 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2A5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
The Bar at Alo features a seasonal six course tasting menu alongside à la carte options from Alo's award winning dining room menu and Petrossian Caviar service. We graciously welcome walk ins for refined cocktails, a delicate bite or a full-course dining experience.

The Bar at Alo is located adjacent to Alo's main dining room within a stunning heritage building at the corner of Queen Street and Spadina Avenue - steps away from Toronto's Queen West neighbourhood.

No. 1 by Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2017-2021
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

Chef Patrick Kriss
Pre-show, cocktails, wine, tasting menu, à la carte

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Executive chef: Patrick Kriss

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: The world’s greatest hotel bars inspired this easygoing but elegant spot. The Bar pours fine wines and pristine, time-honored cocktails like sidecars and martinis alongside a six-course tasting menu (also available in a la carte form) inspired by its MICHELIN-starred dining room, Alo. Bonus points for caviar service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, French / Japanese, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Entertainment District
  • Cross street
    Queen Street West and Spadina Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 45 people are saying

Alo Restaurant - The Bar 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    International

  • Old Toronto

    Best Overall

  • Old Toronto

    Best Food

  • Old Toronto

    Best Service

  • Old Toronto

    Innovative

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Old Toronto

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alo Restaurant - The Bar offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing" food and "attentive" service. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions and cocktails. The tasting menu and wine pairings are "unexpected and amazing," making it a highly recommended choice. The knowledgeable staff ensures a memorable visit.

45 Reviews
  1. David

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was everything we expected and more. Great food and attentive service and the wine pairing with Sean was amazing
    Alo Restaurant - The BarResponded on April 15, 2025
    Dear David, we are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed both the food and service. We will be sure to share your kind comments with Sean. We hope to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, the team at Alo.

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  2. Patrick

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good. Only real downside was the wine pours for the wine pairings are really small.
    Alo Restaurant - The BarResponded on April 15, 2025
    Dear Patrick, thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we appreciate your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and hope to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, the team at Alo.

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  3. Serena

    Toronto14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an enjoyable experience dining with Alo. Our server/servers were knowledgeable and very helpful. Ambience is perfect for cocktails after work or date night with your significant other.
    Alo Restaurant - The BarResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Serena, we are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable experience. Thank you for sharing your visit and we look forward to having you join us again. Sincerely, the team at Alo.

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  4. Anita

    Toronto5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I expected a bit more for such pricey restaurants. There was no complementary food whereas other Michelin star restaurants do provide it. Also, the ambience was mid. Though, the white asparagus dish was excellent.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I just wanted to find a place to try out this Michelin restaurant while traveling from Montreal to Toronto, but every dish ended up amazing me.
    Alo Restaurant - The BarResponded on April 15, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed every dish and look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Toronto again. Sincerely, the team at Alo.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very good. Current menu was great, drinks were good. Great vibe.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will definitely go back!! Im So happy i picked this restaurant for my husband’s birthday celebration 🤍
    Alo Restaurant - The BarResponded on March 6, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review and for choosing us to celebrate your husband's birthday. It was a pleasure having you dine with us and we look forward to having you join us again. Sincerely, the team at Alo.

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  8. Tania

    Toronto2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall a top notch food experience. Be selective about the upgrades on the set menu, some are more worth it than others. The space was small, loud and not very well lit. The noise level made it difficult to hear our server. The start of the set menu was a bit rushed ie. First course came at the same time as our cocktails, but after that paced out well. Overall good experience, it's just the atmosphere that was lacking.
    Alo Restaurant - The BarResponded on February 25, 2025
    Dear Tania, thank you for taking the time to share your visit. We truly appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience. We truly hope to welcome you back. Sincerely, the team at Alo.

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  9. Daniel

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We finally tried Alo after hearing much great things. We sat at “The Bar at Alo” for a St-Valentines fixed menu. The Service was outstanding from all staff and the food / cocktails were indeed deserving of their Michelin Star. Ambiance and decor in the bar area was a bit dark for our taste. I found the prices to be a bit steep, but not outside the norm at this level. The wine pairing was interesting and will get two of their featured bottles. However, I wonder why they chose to feature a US bottle in their pairing at this particular time. Overall great experience, will likely try their main dining area in the near future.
    Alo Restaurant - The BarResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Daniel, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are pleased to hear that you found the service outstanding and the overall experience great. We truly look forward to welcoming you back in our Dining Room. Sincerely, the team at Alo.

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  10. Sarvenaz VIP

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. One of the courses was steak and the knife they had brought couldn’t cut the meat. Wasn’t easy to eat.

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FAQs

Alo Restaurant - The Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Old Toronto
  5. Entertainment District

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Alo Restaurant - The Bar

163 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2A5

Additional information

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