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Queen West, Toronto

# Alo

Patrick Kriss's Spadina dining room remains Toronto's benchmark for polished French tasting-menu hospitality.

FlightLogic expert score: **9/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · [French](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/french/) , [Contemporary](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/contemporary/)

Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0

Quick answer

**Is Alo worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9/10 based on editorial research. The 4.7/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 1 Michelin star. Best for toronto special occasions, french tasting menus, polished service.

## About Alo

Alo brought a level of polish to Toronto that forced the city's fine-dining conversation forward. Patrick Kriss's restaurant is French in its bones: layered sauces, precise fish, composed meat courses, and pastry that lands cleanly after a long meal. The room above Spadina is urban rather than grand, but the service has the confidence of a restaurant used to special occasions. Its one Michelin star sits alongside a deeper local reputation built through years at the top of Canada's dining lists.

## Menu highlights

- **Alo Tasting Menu** C$225 *Contemporary French tasting menu with seasonal Canadian produce*
- **Foie Gras Parfait with Brioche** included *A polished opening luxury course in Alo's French register*
- **Diver Scallop with Champagne Sauce** included *Precise seafood course with classical sauce work*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into french detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — Marco Bellini · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Alo feels completely anchored in Queen West: the room, pacing, and alo tasting menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — James Chen · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Alo?

For prime dinner seats, book at least four to six weeks ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Alo best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. Alo is best as a tasting menu, though the bar and adjacent concepts offer a less formal view of the same hospitality group.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Vegan options
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

## Location

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