Alder Toronto | Mediterranean Restaurant in Toronto, Canada
At Alder’s heart lies our signature wood-fired grill, from which prime meats, fresh seafood and tender vegetables alike are gently transformed by smoke and open flame.
Menus
Sweets
COCONUT BOSTON CREAM DONUT (3pc)
caramelized white chocolate
$12
LEMON POSSET
mint, rhubarb compote, crème fraiche
$9
Mains
SCALLOP CRUDO
mint, apple, charred jalapeño, radish
$22
CUCUMBER SALAD
fennel, lemon yogurt, dukkah, hazelnut, feta
$20
OVERNIGHT OATS
blueberry, toasted coconut, almond
$16
BURRATA ON TOAST
asparagus, brown butter, honey, mint, pea shoot
$22
TUNA & AVOCADO
jalapeño, chimichurri, tostada
$28
SMOKED SALMON FLATBREAD
cucumber, radish, dill, lemon, caper
$26
PRAWN BENEDICT
toasted croissant, sauce choron, swiss chard, potato
$28
QUICHE
gruyère, mustard vinaigrette, frisée
$22
THREE EGG BREAKFAST
grilled tomato, bacon, fried potato, toast
$24
BROWN BUTTER WAFFLES
pineapple, coconut chantilly, vanilla ice cream
$22
ALDER BURGER
griddled havarti, pickled peppers, fries
$28
8OZ FLAT IRON & EGGS
sunny side eggs, potato pavé, cipollini
$38
Sides
TRUFFLE FRIES
$24
PORK BELLY WITH SHISHITO & HARISSA
$18
POTATO PAVÉ
$12
EVERYTHING CROISSANT
$5
BUTTER CROISSANT
$5
Cocktails
Mirepoix Caesar
aquavit, mirepoix juice, lime, clam brine, picanxa sauce, fresh horesradish, pickle
$20
Vino Fragola
vodka, aperitivo, strawberry purée, cava or champagne
$19
$24
Ginza Breakfast Martini
japanese gin, dry curaçao, elderflower liquer, calamansi juice, yuzu marmalade
$22
Rise & Shine
blanco tequila, campari, crème de banane, orgeat, lime
$19
Nola Frappé
spanish brandy, rhum agricole, milk 10%, vanilla, nutmeg
$18
Rümplesnuggler
bourbon, espresso, crème de cacao, mint schnapps, whipped cream
$18
To Start
EAST COAST OYSTERS
smoked cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon
$26
HOKKAIDO SCALLOP CRUDO
mint, apple, charred jalapeño, radish
$26
HAMACHI CRUDO
orange, jalapeño vinaigrette, pine nut, fennel
$30
ENDIVE SALAD
pecorino romano, pecan, grape, mustard vinaigrette
$20
CITRUS & BURRATA
arugula, sourdough crouton, tarragon
$22
CUCUMBER SALAD
fennel, lemon yogurt, dukkah, hazelnut, feta
$20
BEEF CARPACCIO
grilled chive, aioli, pickled mustard seed
$24
Mains
RICOTTA RAVIOLI
asparagus, mint, grana padano, lemon
$38
GRILLED OCTOPUS
potato, arugula pesto, piquillo pepper, smoked paprika
$48
YELLOWFIN TUNA
red pepper, black olive, parsley
$40
HALF GRILLED CHICKEN
harissa jus, sweety drop pepper
$36
BRAISED SHORT RIB
cippolini onion, spinach, sunchoke
$50
AUSTRALIAN LAMB
escarole, pistachio gremolata, merguez jus
$58
IBERICO PORK CHOP
mustard jus, ramps, wild spring onion
$65
20 OZ BONE-IN USDA PRIME STRIPLOIN
roasted garlic
$85
For The Table
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
almond, chimichurri, pickled chilies
$16
GRILLED SAN MARZANO TOMATO
balsamic, almond, oregano
$16
BAKED CLAMS
crouton, brown butter, ‘nduja, lemon
$22
GRILLED SPINACH
garlic crouton, lemon
$16
BREAD & BUTTER
$12
FRENCH FRIES
$12
TEMPURA SHISHITO PEPPERS
$14
POTATO FLATBREAD
tomato & white anchovy, lardo & rosemary, eggplant & roasted lamb
$14
Desserts
OPERA CAKE
almond sponge, dark chocolate, coffee, hazelnut
$18
COCONUT CREAM PIE
macaroon crust, caramelized white chocolate
$20
WARM PEAR CAKE
ricotta, pink peppercorn, vanilla ice cream
$16
Cocktails
ACE MARTINI
london dry, vermouth blend, yellow chartreuse, sage brine
$21
CITY CABIN
pear vodka, bianco vermouth, fresh pear, lemon, smoked maple, black walnut
$19
JANGLE POP
bourbon, fino sherry, peach white tea, fresh citrus, bitters
$18
ICEBERG FICTION
blanco tequila, jalapeno, almond, fresh citrus, select aperitivo
$18
PAGAN POETRY
mezcal, calvados, bianco, cynar, cherry
$18
BLACK WILLOW
scotch, alpenbitter, smoked maple, soda
$17
GOOD VIBES ONLY (0.0% alc)
zero proof tequila, passionfruit, lime, agave, chili
$16
BUBBLY NOGRONI (0.0% alc)
zero proof sweet vermouth, zero proof aperitivo, zero proof prosecco
$16
Sparkling
CAVA
raventós i blanc, blanc de blanc, la plana & el viader vineyards, 2019, conca del riu, spain
$22
$88
CHAMPAGE
tarlant, brut reserve, nv, france
$30
$120
Rosé
GRENACHE/CINSAULT
cellier des princes, ‘le triporteur’, 2020, vaucluse, france
$17
$68
White
RIESLING
hidden bench, ‘estate’, 2018, beamsville bench, ontario
Glass $17
Bottle $68
CHARDONNAY
pearl morissette, ‘alder’, 2021, creek shores, ontario
Glass $20
Bottle $80
ALBARINO
vizconde de barrantes, 2021, val do salnes, rias baixas, spain
Glass $21
Bottle $84
GRILLO
possente, 2021, sicily, italy
Glass $21
Bottle $84
Red
CABERNET FRANC
pearl morissette, ‘alder’, 2021, lincoln lakeshore, ontario
Glass $20
Bottle $80
PINOT NOIR
chehalem winery, ‘chemistry’, 2019, willamette valley, oregon, usa
Glass $23
Bottle $92
CHIANTI RISERVA
piccini, 'collezione oro,' tuscany, italy
Glass $23
Bottle $92
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
silver trail, 2020, lodi, california
Glass $24
Bottle $99
Draft
GASLIGHT HELLES LAGER
muddy york brewing, toronto, on (5.4% abv)
$10
HOUNDSTOOTH IRISH RED
eastbound brewing, toronto, on (6.5% abv)
$10
PEARSON EXPRESS IPA
henderson brewing, toronto, on (5.1% abv)
$10
HERITAGE DRY CIDER
west avenue cider, freelton, on (6.5% abv)
$10
Cans
EXPORT STOUT
henderson brewing, toronto, on (7% abv)
$9
Sparkling
Prosecco
Tenuta Santome, Superiore, Extra Dry, Docg, Veneto, Italy
$87
Tawse
‘Spark’, Blanc De Noirs, ‘Laundry Vineyard’, 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
$92
Chardonnay/Pinot Noir
Blue Mountain, Brut, NV, Okanagan Valley, BC
$100
Lambrusco
Marchese Manodori, Emilia Romagna, Italy
$102
Franciacorta
Peri Bigogno, Peri Talento Rosé, Brut, 2014, Lombardy, Italy
$170
Champagne
Michel Gonet, Blanc De Blancs, Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Grand Cru, 2010, France
$250
White
Pinot Gris
Big Head, 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
$70
Muscadet
Bretaudeau, 2021, Loire Valley, France
$74
Gruner Vetliner
Diwald, 'Vom Loss,' 2019 Wagram, Austria
$84
Sauvignon Blanc
Loveblock, 2021, Nelson, New Zealand
$86
Vermentino
Mancini, 2020, Sardinia Gallura, Italy
$88
Verdicchio
Tenuta Fionia, 'Occhio Verde,' 2016, Marche, Italy
$90
Grenache Blanc
Bodegas Puiggros, ‘Exedra Blanc’ 2021, Catalonia, Spain
$92
Riesling
Pearl Morissette, ‘oxyde’, 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
$105
Sancerre
Chateau De Thauvenay, ‘Langlois’, ‘Terroir Calcaire’, 2021, Sancerre, France
$118
Sauvignon Blanc
Kita Wines, 2019, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, California
$120
Chardonnay
Sandhi, 2021, Central Coast, California
$122
Chablis
Domaine de Biéille, 2021, Chablis, Burgundy, France
$123
Assyrtiko
Gaia, Thalassitis, 2021, Santorini, Greece
$125
Chardonnay
Frog’s Leap, ‘shale & Stone’, 2019, Napa Valley, California
$147
Timorasso
Vietti , ‘ Derthona’ , 2020, Piemonte, Italy
$164
Chardonnay
Remoissenet, 2017, Santenay Clos de Tavannes, 2016, Burgundy, France
$230
Rosé
SANGIOVESE
Talenti Rosato, 2021, Tuscany, Italy
$75
Domaine La Grande Bauquiere
La Belle Montagne, 2021, Côte De Provence, France
$80
Bedouet
‘Du Noir Au Blanc’, 2020, France
$85
Pearl Morissette
'Roselana,' 2021, 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
$88
XINOMAVRO
Thymiopoulos Vineyards, 2020, Naoussa, Greece
$90
Red
Carmenere
Terranoble, Reserva, 2020, Maule Valley, Chile
$70
Cabernet Franc
Cave Springs, ‘dolomite’, 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
$72
Syrah
Domaine Brusset, 2020, Cotes Du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France
$74
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
Avignonesi, 2018, Tuscany, Italy
$96
Cabernet Sauvignon
Graceland, 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa
$100
Bobal
Micaela Rubio Garcia, ‘el Reflejo De Mikaela’, 2018, Castilla La Mancha, Spain
$110
Pinot Noir
Rene Bouvier, 2020, Burgundy, France
$115
Blaufrankisch
Meinklang, 2020, Burgenland, Austria
$117
Gamay
Karim Vionnet, 2020, Beaujolais Village, Beaujolais, France
$120
Nebbiolo
Alessandro Rivetto, 2019, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
$120
Grenache ++
Clos Figueras, 2021, 'Serras del Pirorat,' Catalonia, Spain
$123
Sangiovese
Paretaio, Falchini IGT, 2016, Tuscany, Italy
$140
Cabernet Sauvignon
Duckhorn, ‘Decoy Limited’, Napa Valley, California
$145
Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau La Mission, 2016, Lalande-de-Pomerol, France
$145
Cabernet Sauvignon/merlot
Chateau Puy-Blanquet, 2016, Saint-Emillion, Bordeaux, France
$147
Zinfandel
Ridge, ‘three Valleys’, 2019, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
$152
Etna Rosso
Tenuta della Terre Nere, 2021, Sicily , Italy
$153
Amarone Della Valoplicella
Zironda, 2017, Veneto, Italy
$164
Syrah
Pax wines, ‘The Bench’ , Clements Hills, California
$170
Barbaresco
Produttori Del Barbersco, 2018, Barbaresco, Italy
$190
Cabernet Sauvignon
Hidden Bench, ‘La Brunate’, 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
$202
Pinot Noir
Domaine Michel Arcelain, ‘les Noizons’, 2017, Pommard, Burgundy, France
$208
Cabernet Sauvignon
Long Meadow Ranch, 2017, Napa Valley, California
$220
Barolo
Pio Cesare, 2018, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
$250
Brunello Di Montalcino
Castello Romitorio, 2018, Tuscany, Italy
$227
Pinot Noir
Raen Winery, 2019, Sonoma Coast, California
$300
Barolo
Giovanni Sordo, 2010 Perno, Piemonte, Italy
$345
Cabernet Sauvignon
Paul Hobbs, 2018, Coombsville, Napa Valley, California, USA
$350
About Patrick Kriss
Chef Patrick opened his critically acclaimed flagship restaurant, Alo, in 2015 soon followed by Aloette, Alobar Yorkville, Salon, and Aloette Go. In 2022, Alder joined his renowned family of restaurants. The Toronto native and Alo Food Group owner began his culinary career in his hometown prior to working in both New York and France. Known for his imaginative fare and seasonal sensibility, Chef Patrick draws on the straightforward yet effective preparation methods of smoke and flame to enhance and unwind fresh ingredients.
Alder is grounded in the exceptional made accessible, with a menu offering original takes on timeless dishes and preparation styles. For his dishes, Chef Patrick draws inspiration from the gastronomic traditions and techniques long-practiced in and around the Mediterranean, applying a deft touch to thoughtfully sourced ingredients, accenting and elevating flavors found in nature. The kitchen, centered around a wood-fired grill, prepares dishes intended to delight, sustain and nourish.
Alder is a warm and protected place to be, like just the right distance from a bonfire.
Hours
View Alder at 51 Camden St,
Toronto, ON M5V 1V2 on Google Maps
Call Alder by phone at
416-637-3737
inquire@aldertoronto.com
Located at Ace Hotel Toronto
Dinner
Sunday – Thursday
5pm – 10pm
Friday – Saturday
5pm – 10:30pm
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday
10:30am - 2pm
Private Events
Alder is a place to cultivate warmth with parties of all sizes. If you’re interested in hosting a private or semi-private get-together here, please let us know the details and we’ll be in touch.