Alio

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Overall Rating

7.5

Alio Recommended based on its 267 reviews
Calculated using a Weighted average

Food
7.8
Ambience
7.4
Service
7.4
Value
7.4



Alio Details



Alio Address

5 Baptist St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
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Alio Menu
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Cuisines

Italian


Chef

Ashley Hughes


Prices

Average Meal Price $55 - based on one entree & main course only

General Price
Entrees $22.00-$23.00
Mains $30.00-$35.00
Desserts $14.00

Dinner
Entrees $22.00-$23.00
Mains $30.00-$35.00
Desserts $14.00

Degustation
8 courses
Without wine $85.00
With wine $120.00
August features our two of life's little pleasures Truffles and Cheese.

Prices last updated:  08/2010


Bookings

Bookings are essential


Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 75


Hours

Dinner
Mon-Sat 6-10.30pm


BYO

Corkage per bottle $7.00


Specialties

  • Spaghetti vongole, clams with chilli, parsley and garlic; Apple tarte

Classifications

Restaurants


Categories

Accessibility
Wheelchair Access

Bookings Online
Restaurant Bookings

Dining Features
Private Room


Payment Types Accepted

Amex
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Mastercard
EFTPos




Overview of Alio

At Alio enjoying is living. Alio is best described as a restaurant born from passion. Ashley and Tracy Hughes (brother and sister) are serving clean fresh flavours influenced from Southern Italy. Major influences arise from their time spent working at the River Cafe in London and Ashley's travels through Italy.

Alio has a fully licensed cocktail bar for pre-dinner and after-dinner drinks. Anticipate seasonal menu changes, offering boutique wines by the glass and classic cocktails.



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    User Reviews of Alio, Surry Hills

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    7.5 Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  7     


    We had the January Degustation with the complementing wines ($125/person). The food was fantastic and well presented. The wine did complement the courses well, however, they were not spectacular wines. Next time, I would probably do BYO with a nice wine.

    The atmosphere was decent, however, the tables were quite close. There was just enough space to walk between them. With the white table clothes and dim lights, it is romantic and feels like fine dining. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The timing of the service and presentation of the courses was well done.

    The value was okay for the number of courses and wine received. However, for the total value, there may be some better options around. Overall, we were pleased with Alio and would recommend it to others.

    Jan 26, 2012 

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    9 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     


    I arrived to a warm welcome, as I waited for my friend in the bar the staff were warm and friendly. I didn’t know which wine I wanted so they gave me a taste of 3 and I got to pick the one I liked. Nice as I order wrong all the time.

    We opted for the degustation. $90 per person for 10 courses. We started with bread sticks not the ones restaurants normally serve these were homemade and amazing. The bread was warm just out of the oven. First time ever in a restaurant have I had this!

    The pate served to start with a sweet wine? Strange I thought but it worked. The scallops were so delicate, simple and so tasty. I forgot to take a copy of the menu with me to recall all the wines lots I had not ever tried so this was great.

    The pasta was a tomato and mussel gnocchi, so soft A+++. The main was a lamb dish that was finished with fetta. Maybe not very traditional Italian but it worked. By the time we got to dessert I was sooooooo full!

    Wines amazing, food awesome and the service was very welcoming. They had a cooking school on downstairs which smelt great when I walked past. Worth checking out. This is not a stuffy restaurant where you feel awkward it was very fresh and beautiful food that deserves a visit. Wait staff are friendly, food well just read the above!

    Jan 19, 2012 

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    2 Not Recommended

    Food  3      Ambience  2      Service  2      Value  1     


    Incredibly disappointing.

    We have all had experiences at restaurants that we are happy to forget and write off as experience. However, with Alio, my experience was so poor that for the first time, it has motivated me to do something about it.

    The ambience and restaurant layout was poor and felt like an RSL club. The waiter's overly dramatic description of each dish (we had the degustation) was in stark contrast to the actual taste. The pumpkin soup and lamb backstrap were the only dishes that were close to being acceptable as "tasty" - the rest were below bland.

    The price, unbelieveably overpriced. If I am spending $300 on a meal for 2 with some wine, I expect something special. There are plenty of great restaurants in Surry Hills that deliver value and taste for $300, Alio is not one of them.

    Jan 16, 2012 

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    5.3 Average

    Food  7      Ambience  6      Service  3      Value  5     


    We dined at Alio on 8 Dec. The food was good but the table service poor. The problem, we discovered, was that our waiter whose main interest was to earn money so that he an his girlfriend could travel around Australia. For example, we had to call him back to find out what the different pieces were on the share antipasto platter, self evident service I would have thought.

    Advice to the owners: poor table service can ruin the good work in the kitchen.

    Dec 25, 2011 

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    9.5 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     


    Great value with the entertainment card, although I would gladly return without it. It is located off the main street and conveniently across from the Woolies carpark. Love the ambience and space inside the restaurant, and best of all is the food. From entree, main to dessert I loved all the flavours on the plate. One complaint would be the pork belly should have a crispy skin.

    Dec 16, 2011 

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    1.8 Not Recommended

    Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  1     


    I recently ate here with a bunch of girlfriends and we were all shocked by the size of the meals, and not in a good way! We ordered mains (that weren't cheap may I add) that were tiny! I had to order two mains and I'm not even a big eater (5ft 2 and 52kgs!)We also got overcharged and the bartender also made really weak drinks. Cross Alio off your list for places to try! I definitely won't be coming back to this place. Shame cos the outside looked rather inviting.

    Nov 21, 2011 

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    8.8 Highly Recommended

    Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     


    We enjoyed this restaurant very much. We ate on a friday night and they were very full. Food was very tasty.

    Oct 22, 2011 

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    9.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     


    First time at Alio and the it was nice to see some traditional Italian pastas.
    We came for one of the cooking classes after seeing the the classes in operation! Well worth a visit.

    Oct 21, 2011 

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    5.5 Average

    Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  2      Value  5     


    The food was very nice , however the arrogant and dull service really let down the whole dining experience.

    Oct 08, 2011 

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    7.3 Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  7     


    I went for a pasta cooking class. Ashley taught us how to make fresh bread, pasta, a simple tomato sauce, chicken stock, and risotto. It was a very well organised session. The food was divine. I am definitely coming back to the restaurant for dinner.

    Sep 27, 2011 

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