Alder

What Reddit says

Redditors recommend this restaurant inside the Ace Hotel for contemporary Mediterranean cooking and a stylish room. The steak gets a surprised shout-out, and it comes up often as a pick for date nights and aesthetic dining.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• 9.6
  Desserts#2 for desserts in Toronto
  Top pick
• 9.5
  Pie#1 for pie in Toronto
  Top pick
• Tasting Menus4 Redditors
• Bread3 Redditors
• Brunch3 Redditors
• Steak3 Redditors
• Cake1 Redditor
• Ceviche1 Redditor

In their words

Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.

• “Not only one of my favourite desserts in the city, but one of the best meals I’ve had in Toronto in awhile.”

• “Very not into coconut cakes (😶‍🌫️), but VERY into this one”

• “Someone mentioned Le Swan and Alder, I would second both those for cute and aesthetic.”

• “Alder is a good option too, great tasting menu and cool drinks.”

• “Alder”

• “Alder for Coconut Pie”

• “My favorite steak was at Alder. Surprisingly.”

• “just had it again today and can confirm it is my fav coconut cream pie in the city!”

• “Have them go to Alder in the Ace Hotel. They will love it”

• “Quetzal and Alder are also huge hits for stunning architecture”

• “Alder, Pastiche, Bar Isabel, Enoteca Sociale, La Banane. All have a super romantic vibe and top notch food”

• “For a slightly different vibe, Alder, Aloette, Byblos.”