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What to order at Alo
- Must order
- The full tasting menu; the kitchen drives the night.
- Signature dishes
- Contemporary tasting menu, Seasonal Canadian-French plates
- Editor tip
- Reservations open 90 days out at 10:00 EST on the website. Set a calendar alarm; Friday and Saturday seats clear within minutes.
CuisineFrench fine dining
Price$$$$
Neighborhoodqueen-west
HoursTue-Sat 17:00-22:00
Phone+1 416 260 2222
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Signature dishes: Contemporary tasting menu, Seasonal Canadian-French plates
Must order: The full tasting menu; the kitchen drives the night.
Tip: Reservations open 90 days out at 10:00 EST on the website. Set a calendar alarm; Friday and Saturday seats clear within minutes.
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