Second visit. Such a wonderful experience every time. Delicious food. Audrey provided fabulous service
Ann
Except for the amazing empanada and chickpea panisse, the food was just okay. If you're decent at cooking I guarantee you can make a lot of their other meals at home. Prix Fixe wasn't worth it when you can just get their more worthwhile dishes a la carte. Ambience, polite workers, and the beautiful interiors are what make it worth it. Otherwise it wasn't too expensive, and we will give their drinks a try one day.
Elex.verdulera
Avelo has a warm, elegant atmosphere and the service at first felt very professional. The gazpacho was refreshing and well-balanced, and the dessert was beautifully done , a nice finish to the meal.
However, several of the other dishes were surprisingly bland, lacking basic seasoning and texture you’d expect from a fine dining vegan menu. The portions were extremely small, and by the end of the 8 course tasting, the bill came to nearly $400 for two, which felt excessive for what we received.
The mandatory 18% service charge was unexpected, and when we asked for clarification, the staff seemed a bit bothered by the question, which left an uncomfortable impression after what should have been a refined evening.
Overall, while Avelo has potential and a lovely setting, the flavors, portion sizes, and transparency didn’t quite match the price point.
Adi
I was absolutely floored by the superb service and quality of cocktails made at Avelo. The beautiful layout and design to the restaurant was already enough to combat the overcast blah to the day. Recognizing it was a birthday reservation, the bartender was generous enough to improvise a stellar cocktail on the fly, personalizing it to the patron. With an accessible menu, fresh ingredients, an adherence to customer oriented care, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone - this is a great place for dates, business meals, solo dining, long evenings, quick stop-bys, and stellar conversations!
Ana Raluca
Amazing service by the staff. Highly recommend this bar. Lovely decor, delicious food and great ambience. Also loved the price fixe and wine selection
tee1
From the moment I stepped into Avelo, I knew this wasn’t going to be a casual night of dining — it was a full experience. The space itself is intimate — tucked inside a charming old Victorian house, it feels like you're entering someone’s thoughtfully curated home rather than a traditional restaurant. It’s quiet, warm, and designed for you to pay attention — to your food, your company, the details.
✨ The Food
This is not food you eat to fill up — it’s food you taste, observe, talk about. Each course (I went with the 8-course tasting menu) arrived like a miniature sculpture, layered with colours, edible flowers, gels purées, or a crisp you almost didn’t want to break.
Flavour-wise, it was an intellectual meal. Some bites were delicate. Others were bold. My friend [not vegan] loved most of his courses but me not as much. That’s the kind of meal this is: it sparks conversation. You won’t love every bite, but you’ll remember most.
💁 The Service
Warm, unpretentious, and informed. Our server introduced each dish in detail but never sounded rehearsed. They checked in just enough, not hovering, but clearly keeping an eye. Timing between courses was well-paced.
Let's be honest: it’s expensive. With wine, tax, and tip, we were approaching a serious per-person price point. And no, you probably won’t leave stuffed — but you will leave satisfied, mentally if not physically.
Avelo isn’t for everyone — but if you’re the kind of person who finds joy in the subtle, the unexpected, and the artistic, it’s a beautiful place to spend a few hours. It’s less about indulgence and more about experience. If that’s your thing, you’ll probably leave glowing — as I did. Not only because it was a special celebration for me 😊.
✅ Who I’d Recommend This If
• You love trying new things and don’t mind a little risk.
• You’re vegan, or vegan-curious, and want to see how far plant-based fine dining can go.
• You’re looking for a quiet, immersive night — something that feels like a culinary event, not just dinner.
❌ Who Might Be Disappointed
• You want big, hearty servings or comfort food.
• You’re not into experimental flavours or or unfamiliar ingredients.
You’re price-sensitive or want a casual dinner out.
EmdotAlice
I came here with some friends and we all had a great time. They have a plant-forward seasonal menu. The tomatoes are very good right now! We loved the tomato terrine. The barley soup and the radicchio dishes were probably my favorites. They have creative cocktails as well. Definitely worth a visit.
Douglas Fisher
What an amazing dining experience. My husband and I traveled to Toronto for a friends wedding and after a long day of travel, rush hour traffic, a bad hotel check in, We just wanted to have a lovely quiet dinner together. I learned about Avelo from an article in Foodism on Torontos best 30 restaurants and have been longing for a dining experience. This has been my first weeekend off from my floral business in Provincetown, MA since May so being a huge foodie and vegan for 19 years, and my husband growing up vegan this dining experience was top notch. Compliments to the chef and for being able to accommodate our food allergies. Every course of the tasting menu was amazing. Each one unique, artfully plated, depth of flavors and textures so delicious I can’t wait to return to try something new. The new school foods salmon was amazing and being from a seafood town I’m hoping I can convince a restaurant to put it on there menu. Thank you to all who made this dinner experience special from the front of the house to the Head chef, sous chefs, kitchen supporting roles you certainly are a wonderful team. We can’t wait to return. Every detail went unnoticed. If I lived in Toronto I’d be here every night. If you haven’t tried Avelo do yourself a flavor and go there now. There is no time like being in the moment as now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suchi Ganesh
I've been to Avelo previously and have greatly enjoyed the meal. The last time I left, I felt pleasantly full, content, and grateful for the warm and wonderful service. This time around, the service felt perfunctory - not warm and this is especially frustrating since the 18% service charge is just added to the bill. The courses were tasty -with the exception of 2 which tasted like pureed and finely chopped veg without any dimension. At this price point, I expect to be wowed by each course. Not a lot of forethought went into the cutlery served with the courses. If small bites sit on a gazpacho - make sure you provide a spoon in the settings so your guests and scoop up the soup. No one wants to leave food on the plate when it's this pricey. Desserts were excellent - but after 7 courses, 2 amuse bouches, a mignardise, and a dessert - one expects to be full. At the end of this meal I was left craving something substantial. Alas - I feel like the standard has dipped.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Zheng
I enjoyed dinning at Awai many years ago. Avelo does not disappoint and continues with their high quality, refined, not pretentious vegan dishes. The current location in an old Victorian cottage offers a cozy and relaxed ambience for intimate dinning. Thoroughly enjoyed drinks and food served upstairs at Bar Avelo. Appreciated their transparency of including service charge in the final bill. A nice gesture to avoid the awkward guess work at the end of a meal. Will definitely return.
Amazing food, delicious cocktails and we were so well taken care of by the staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seymour Hersh
Avelo served a scrumptious mult-course experience. The service was outstanding, filled with insight, information and glee. The food, each and every dish, was designed with paired deliciousness, leaving our tastebuds wanting more. Make a reservation and enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R W
The food was inventive and Pat was both professional as well as friendly. A wonderful experience overall
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cy
Yet another amazing dinner at Avelo, we ordered the 8 course meal, it’s so hard to decide which dish is my favorite. If I have to pick one, it’d be the 3rd course, cauliflower mushroom, endive, mustard. The Ethiopian spice used in it gave it a real blast of flavor. Excellent dish! Our server Pat was also amazing, very informative and personable. What a wonderful evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Persaud
Everything I tried was simply amazing! This place is a hidden Gem! Love the ambiance and beautiful setting in the restaurant. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure you have an wonderful experience.
Second visit. Such a wonderful experience every time. Delicious food. Audrey provided fabulous service
Except for the amazing empanada and chickpea panisse, the food was just okay. If you're decent at cooking I guarantee you can make a lot of their other meals at home. Prix Fixe wasn't worth it when you can just get their more worthwhile dishes a la carte. Ambience, polite workers, and the beautiful interiors are what make it worth it. Otherwise it wasn't too expensive, and we will give their drinks a try one day.
Avelo has a warm, elegant atmosphere and the service at first felt very professional. The gazpacho was refreshing and well-balanced, and the dessert was beautifully done , a nice finish to the meal. However, several of the other dishes were surprisingly bland, lacking basic seasoning and texture you’d expect from a fine dining vegan menu. The portions were extremely small, and by the end of the 8 course tasting, the bill came to nearly $400 for two, which felt excessive for what we received. The mandatory 18% service charge was unexpected, and when we asked for clarification, the staff seemed a bit bothered by the question, which left an uncomfortable impression after what should have been a refined evening. Overall, while Avelo has potential and a lovely setting, the flavors, portion sizes, and transparency didn’t quite match the price point.
I was absolutely floored by the superb service and quality of cocktails made at Avelo. The beautiful layout and design to the restaurant was already enough to combat the overcast blah to the day. Recognizing it was a birthday reservation, the bartender was generous enough to improvise a stellar cocktail on the fly, personalizing it to the patron. With an accessible menu, fresh ingredients, an adherence to customer oriented care, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone - this is a great place for dates, business meals, solo dining, long evenings, quick stop-bys, and stellar conversations!
Amazing service by the staff. Highly recommend this bar. Lovely decor, delicious food and great ambience. Also loved the price fixe and wine selection
From the moment I stepped into Avelo, I knew this wasn’t going to be a casual night of dining — it was a full experience. The space itself is intimate — tucked inside a charming old Victorian house, it feels like you're entering someone’s thoughtfully curated home rather than a traditional restaurant. It’s quiet, warm, and designed for you to pay attention — to your food, your company, the details. ✨ The Food This is not food you eat to fill up — it’s food you taste, observe, talk about. Each course (I went with the 8-course tasting menu) arrived like a miniature sculpture, layered with colours, edible flowers, gels purées, or a crisp you almost didn’t want to break. Flavour-wise, it was an intellectual meal. Some bites were delicate. Others were bold. My friend [not vegan] loved most of his courses but me not as much. That’s the kind of meal this is: it sparks conversation. You won’t love every bite, but you’ll remember most. 💁 The Service Warm, unpretentious, and informed. Our server introduced each dish in detail but never sounded rehearsed. They checked in just enough, not hovering, but clearly keeping an eye. Timing between courses was well-paced. Let's be honest: it’s expensive. With wine, tax, and tip, we were approaching a serious per-person price point. And no, you probably won’t leave stuffed — but you will leave satisfied, mentally if not physically. Avelo isn’t for everyone — but if you’re the kind of person who finds joy in the subtle, the unexpected, and the artistic, it’s a beautiful place to spend a few hours. It’s less about indulgence and more about experience. If that’s your thing, you’ll probably leave glowing — as I did. Not only because it was a special celebration for me 😊. ✅ Who I’d Recommend This If • You love trying new things and don’t mind a little risk. • You’re vegan, or vegan-curious, and want to see how far plant-based fine dining can go. • You’re looking for a quiet, immersive night — something that feels like a culinary event, not just dinner. ❌ Who Might Be Disappointed • You want big, hearty servings or comfort food. • You’re not into experimental flavours or or unfamiliar ingredients. You’re price-sensitive or want a casual dinner out.
I came here with some friends and we all had a great time. They have a plant-forward seasonal menu. The tomatoes are very good right now! We loved the tomato terrine. The barley soup and the radicchio dishes were probably my favorites. They have creative cocktails as well. Definitely worth a visit.
What an amazing dining experience. My husband and I traveled to Toronto for a friends wedding and after a long day of travel, rush hour traffic, a bad hotel check in, We just wanted to have a lovely quiet dinner together. I learned about Avelo from an article in Foodism on Torontos best 30 restaurants and have been longing for a dining experience. This has been my first weeekend off from my floral business in Provincetown, MA since May so being a huge foodie and vegan for 19 years, and my husband growing up vegan this dining experience was top notch. Compliments to the chef and for being able to accommodate our food allergies. Every course of the tasting menu was amazing.
Each one unique, artfully plated, depth of flavors and textures so delicious I can’t wait to return to try something new. The new school foods salmon was amazing and being from a seafood town I’m hoping I can convince a restaurant to put it on there menu.
Thank you to all who made this dinner experience special from the front of the house to the Head chef, sous chefs, kitchen supporting roles you certainly are a wonderful team.
We can’t wait to return. Every detail went unnoticed.
If I lived in Toronto I’d be here every night.
If you haven’t tried Avelo do yourself a flavor and go there now. There is no time like being in the moment as now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been to Avelo previously and have greatly enjoyed the meal. The last time I left, I felt pleasantly full, content, and grateful for the warm and wonderful service. This time around, the service felt perfunctory - not warm and this is especially frustrating since the 18% service charge is just added to the bill. The courses were tasty -with the exception of 2 which tasted like pureed and finely chopped veg without any dimension. At this price point, I expect to be wowed by each course. Not a lot of forethought went into the cutlery served with the courses. If small bites sit on a gazpacho - make sure you provide a spoon in the settings so your guests and scoop up the soup. No one wants to leave food on the plate when it's this pricey. Desserts were excellent - but after 7 courses, 2 amuse bouches, a mignardise, and a dessert - one expects to be full. At the end of this meal I was left craving something substantial. Alas - I feel like the standard has dipped.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
I enjoyed dinning at Awai many years ago. Avelo does not disappoint and continues with their high quality, refined, not pretentious vegan dishes. The current location in an old Victorian cottage offers a cozy and relaxed ambience for intimate dinning. Thoroughly enjoyed drinks and food served upstairs at Bar Avelo. Appreciated their transparency of including service charge in the final bill. A nice gesture to avoid the awkward guess work at the end of a meal. Will definitely return.
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food, delicious cocktails and we were so well taken care of by the staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avelo served a scrumptious mult-course experience. The service was outstanding, filled with insight, information and glee. The food, each and every dish, was designed with paired deliciousness, leaving our tastebuds wanting more. Make a reservation and enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was inventive and Pat was both professional as well as friendly. A wonderful experience overall
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yet another amazing dinner at Avelo, we ordered the 8 course meal, it’s so hard to decide which dish is my favorite. If I have to pick one, it’d be the 3rd course, cauliflower mushroom, endive, mustard. The Ethiopian spice used in it gave it a real blast of flavor. Excellent dish! Our server Pat was also amazing, very informative and personable. What a wonderful evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything I tried was simply amazing! This place is a hidden Gem! Love the ambiance and beautiful setting in the restaurant. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure you have an wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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