Alo was a flawless dining experience. No wonder this restaurant is ranked as the best in Toronto and one of the top in Canada and the world!
Upon being greeted by name, I felt welcome as a guest. I was truly impressed by the professionalism but yet non-pretentious atmosphere.
The attention to details is unparalleled. The staff moved around as if they were in a choreographed dance. Choice of napkin, dark or white? Choice of complimentary water, sparkling or still? Each member of the staff had a role and there was never any overlap. Perfection.
For drinks... We didn't opt for the wine pairings. (You should!) I ordered the berries and crushed ice (how does something so simple taste so good?) and my husband ordered an old fashioned (amazing).
Moving on to the food... 4 bites for the amuse bouche. Each had a balance of taste and texture. Were they petite? Yes. But those small morsels just left me wanting more! At this point, I knew the actual dishes would be impeccable.
If I were to describe every single dish, this review would never end. They were all hits, there were no misses. That aged beef ribeye tartare was out of this world. Agnolotti were pockets of flavour explosions. Everything was presented beautifully, cooked perfectly, and seasoned well. We were definitely full by the end of the tasting menu. My only regret is that I didn't come to this restaurant sooner!
It was well worth the two month wait! I will most definitely book again for the fall to try a different menu. Alo deserves 5 stars and nothing less. I loved it!