Aloette Restaurant

“def every dish here is Instagram gold - teh beet salaaad came out as this gorgeous rainbow of different colored beets artfully arranged wiht goat cheese quenelles and microgreens, almost too beatiful to eat”

“teh lighting was too dim for good food photos which is kinda surprising for such a visually focused restaurant - had to use my phone flashlight to capture the beautiful plating right”

“lamb merguez had serious HEAT that built slowly - started mild tehn hit u w layers of harissa and chili that made my eyes water in the BEST way. real talk finally found a place that understands spice isnt just abt burning ur tongue”

“asked for extra hot sauce on teh side got a tiny ramekin of sriracha. legit come on this is supposed to be elevated dining - give me something w actual character and heat no joke”

“the bone marrow was perfection - silky rich interior that spreads like butter on grilled bread, with crunchy sea salt and fresh herbs providing texture that elevated every bite”

“the scallops were overcooked and rubbery, lost that sweet tender snap they should have and just became dense and chewy - such a shame given the beatiful sear and plating”

“ok so house made pasta here rivals anything ive had in little italy - perfectly al dente bucatini w a ragu thats clearly been simmering for hours. rich complex w that deep flavor that only comes from patience adn proper technique”

“bread service was disappointing - seemed store bought not house made and arrived barely warm. for a resturant of this caliber fresh bread should be non negotiable”

“duck leg confit was incredible, actually crispy skin tender meat that pulled apart w a fork. reminded me of teh best street side rotisseries honestly meh”

“portions are tiny for teh price!!! left hungry after spending 65 on dinner which never happens to me and then not even kidding this isnt tasting menu territory meh”

“steak frites was exactly what i needed - perfectly cooked medium rare ribeye w crispy fries that actually tasted like potatoes. simple prep that let the quality of the meat shine thru”

“menu descriptions r pretty pretentious for what ends up on ur plate. called it heritage breed beef w artisanal potato preparations when its just steak and fries good as they were”

“the atmosphere is absolutely stunning - exposed brick, Edison bulb lighting, open kitchen creating this perfect energy buzz without being overwhelming, plus vintage jazz at the right volume”

“tables are packed too tightly together so you're hearing your neighbors' entire conversation adn have to basically whisper your own which kills the intimate vibe they're going for just saying”