Alo is a highly structured contemporary tasting-menu experience above Spadina Avenue, with several seating formats and a strong emphasis on seasonality, technique, and hospitality. Reserve ahead and choose the room that matches the kind of evening you want.
Why It Belongs on the List
Alo occupies the third floor at 163 Spadina Avenue and offers several distinct experiences rather than one generic tasting menu. The Kitchen Counter places one or two guests directly in front of the open kitchen for a longer menu; the main dining room and Parlour provide different formats and pacing. This is a full-evening fine-dining commitment, so review the current menu, dietary policies, deposit or cancellation terms, and seating type before booking. For a more casual meal from the same restaurant group, compare Aloette separately rather than assuming it is part of the Alo reservation.
What Stands Out
- Contemporary seasonal tasting menus
- Kitchen Counter faces the open kitchen
- Multiple rooms and menu formats
- Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm
- Advance reservations strongly recommended