Alo
Seasonal French tasting menu by Chef Patrick Kriss
Located on the third floor of a Victorian building on Spadina Avenue, Alo is Chef Patrick Kriss’s expression of contemporary French cuisine. The surprise tasting menu blends European and Asian influences, with dishes like Koshihikari risotto with lobster and smoked beurre blanc and other seasonal combinations that change frequently. The experience is refined yet relaxed, emphasising high technique with a lighthearted attitude. The kitchen sources premium ingredients to create its ever‑changing menu and offers a multi‑course tasting experience with thoughtful wine pairings. Diners sit in an intimate room overlooking Toronto’s downtown, and service is polished without being stuffy. Alo’s dedication to balance and seasonality has earned it a Michelin star and recognition as one of Canada’s best restaurants. Reservations are secured through OpenTable and can book months in advance. Expect a leisurely evening beginning at 5 PM, where diners explore a parade of beautifully plated dishes that reflect Chef Kriss’s culinary creativity and love of fine dining.
Concierge briefing
Alo leads Toronto's luxury dining scene with a CA$85 per guest tasting menu and meticulous service expectations. Use these notes to coordinate reservations and guest prep.
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Reservation intelligence
Tasting menu reservations are required and open approximately 2 months in advance; cancellations within 48 hours may incur a fee
Request booking windowDress code & guest expectations
Business casual
Operating hours
- Friday: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Monday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Key contacts
- Concierge line+1-416-260-2222
- Official sitealorestaurant.com/
- Reservation portalopentable.ca/r/alo-restaurant?ref=18490
Koshihikari risotto with lobster and smoked beurre blanc
Alo’s signature dish features creamy Koshihikari rice cooked to a silky risotto, topped with sweet lobster and finished with a smoked beurre blanc infused with citrus and herbs.
- Investment
- CA$85 per guest
- Availability
- By invitation
- Dietary notes
- Contains shellfish and dairy
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Discuss membershipSignature Drink: Vintage Champagne pairing
A curated glass of vintage Champagne selected by Alo’s sommelier to complement the tasting menu.
- Price
- CA$35
- Type
- alcoholic
- Serving
- glass
- Origin
- Champagne, France
- Vintage
- 2015
- ABV
- 12%
Signature Appetizer: Oyster with smoked cream and finger lime
Freshly shucked oyster served on the half shell with smoked cream, finger lime caviar and micro herbs.
- Price
- CA$25
- Serving
- individual
- Key Ingredients
- Oyster, cream, finger lime, herbs
- Dietary Notes
- Contains shellfish and dairy
Signature Dessert: Seasonal fruit pavlova
A delicate meringue shell filled with pastry cream and topped with seasonal fruit, reflecting Alo’s focus on freshness and balance.
- Price
- CA$20
- Serving
- individual
- Key Ingredients
- Egg whites, sugar, vanilla, pastry cream, seasonal fruit
- Dietary Notes
- Contains eggs and dairy
Quick answers about Alo
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What is the price of Koshihikari risotto with lobster and smoked beurre blanc at Alo?Read answer
CA$85 per guest for the Koshihikari risotto with lobster and smoked beurre blanc experience.
What is the dress code at Alo?Read answer
Business casual
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Tasting menu reservations are required and open approximately 2 months in advance; cancellations within 48 hours may incur a fee