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Alto Rooftop, Montclair, NJ

Alto Rooftop

4.1
4.1
414 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Trivia BRUNCH- 1PM: 90's Pop Culture

    Apr 27, 2025 only
    To find out if you are a true 90s kid, well-versed in fashions, trends, movies, TV and pop-culture, join us for 90s Pop Culture "Brunch" Trivia at Alto Rooftop on Sunday, April 27 at 1pm! A special prize for the winning team in first place! All ages welcomed on Sunday's
    Trivia BRUNCH- 1PM: 90's Pop Culture Photo
  • Trivia Night- 7PM: Game of Thrones

    Apr 30, 2025 only
    Raise your poisoned glasses as we celebrate wedding mishaps, family squabbles, and good guys always winning at Game of Thrones Trivia at Alto Rooftop on Wednesday, April 30 at 7pm! We'll be hosting FIVE challenging and unique rounds on all EIGHT seasons. Information is the key. You need to learn your enemies’ strengths and strategies. You need to learn which of your friends are not your friends. A special prize for the winning team in first place! 21+ Only
    Trivia Night- 7PM: Game of Thrones Photo

What 414 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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alto Rooftop offers a lively atmosphere with a "calm rooftop" setting perfect for drinks with friends or date nights. Guests appreciate the "great ambience" and "fun shareable plates." While some experienced limited menu options, others enjoyed "great time" events like birthday celebrations and bingo nights, highlighting its versatile appeal.

414 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    New York City69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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!

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  2. Tydera

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Ashley

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time for my 35th birthday on a Saturday night! Danced the whole time
    Alto RooftopResponded on February 26, 2025
    Hi Ashley!! I am so glad that you and your group had a wonderful time! Thank you for celebrating your special day with us!! We look forward to seeing you soon! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  8. Renee

    New Jersey1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed at the menu. It did not have many choices. The choices it did have were limited to gluten free and dairy free customers. I was not happy with the taste of my food as well. I think the drinks were pricy and sugary. The presentation was awesome the taste not so much. I guess the view is great however we were there at night. I love the lounge feel but for the price we paid between parking and dinner I think that was our first and last time going there. We love trying new places and have no problem spending money on food and even parking but unfortunately it was not worth it.
    Alto RooftopResponded on February 26, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Renee. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Alto Rooftop didn't meet your expectations. We understand that you felt our menu was limited and the taste of our food and drinks didn't meet your expectations. We also appreciate your feedback about our pricing and presentation. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to have another opportunity to serve you better in the future. Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  9. Tyler

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Place had potential with the atmosphere, location, but definitely needs help with the Vibe and the D.J. He would put a song on and walk away and was not feeling the room or crowd.
    Alto RooftopResponded on February 18, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Tyler! We're glad to hear that you appreciated the atmosphere and location of Alto Rooftop. However, we're sorry to hear that the vibe and the music didn't meet your expectations. We're always looking to improve and your comments will certainly help us do that. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more enjoyable experience. Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  10. Theresa

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    So cute! It was early so it was empty. We had drinks and apps. Pork and black bean sliders were so good. Delivered hot which I love. So flavorful and the perfect meal before a show at the Welmont. Three big sliders per order. Very worth the money. Service could have been better. Look forward to coming again in warm weather to sit outside!!
    Alto RooftopResponded on January 18, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Theresa! We're thrilled you enjoyed our pork and black bean sliders and that they made your evening at Alto Rooftop memorable. We're sorry to hear that the service didn't meet your expectations. We value your feedback and will use it to improve. We're looking forward to your next visit in warmer weather and hope you enjoy our outdoor seating as well. Thanks again for your kind words! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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Alto Rooftop is rated 4.1 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

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  3. New Jersey
  4. Essex
  5. Montclair

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alto Rooftop

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 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 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
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