Alo
*update: Alo received the Relais & Chateaux designation in 2017. Reservations can be made through tocktix.com. Check their website for latest prices.*
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Alo is a contemporary French restaurant by chef/owner Patrick Kriss. It was voted No.1 by Canada's 100 Best Restaurants magazine! đ¨đŚ A multi-course tasting menu is offered in the Dining room and Kitchen Counter. It is recommended to make reservations one to two months in advance.
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Every mouthful is heaven! đźđť Toronto needs more of this!!
đ´Dining room Tasting Menu $105 + Wine Pairing $75
Hive Mind Cocktail ($16): Famous Grouse Smoky Black, Amaro Montenegro, Amaro Sibilla, honey, lemon & bee pollen
Amuse-bouches CanapĂŠ
Bread and butter
Sea Urchin, Sake, Grapefruit, Neri
Oyster, Caviar, Buttermilk, Salsify
Aged Beef Ribeye, Quail Egg, Brown Butter, Tete de Moine
Hokkaido Sea Scallop, Sudachi Creme Fraiche, Daikon, Ice Lettuce
White Asparagus, Lomo, Oxails, Moutarde d'Orleans
Vegetable Fricassee, Mousseron Mushrooms, Samphire, Chicken Hollandaise
Striped Bass, Avocado, Vadouvan, Hearts of Palm
Veal Ribeye, Green Almonds, Ramps, Morel Mushrooms
Forsyth Farms Lamb Loin Eggplant, Cucumber, Mint
Mandarin Orange, Buttermilk, Honey: as you can see there are 4 different parts in this dessert, and they all come in different temperature, texture & taste!! When mixed together in your mouth, it was ecstasy! đ My favourite dish for the night!
Dessert
Dessert
Their cocktail bar, which is walk-in only, offers an ĂĄ la carte menu and features classically-inspired cocktails.
Lovely coaster
Souvenir magazine & menu
. đ163 Spadina Avenue, Toronto đStreet parking on Queen Street West