From Toronto to New York to France, Michelin-starred Chef Patrick Kriss has thrived in some of the most prestigious kitchens around the world. Today, he is the founder of Alo Food Group, a celebrated group of restaurants and spaces that includes Alo, a contemporary French restaurant; its off-shoot bistro, Aloette; the American-style restaurants, Alobar Yorkville and Alobar Downtown; Salon, a contemporary event space for private dining; Aloette GO, located in Liberty village; and Alder, located under the ACE Hotel. Both Alo and Alobar Yorkville received one Michelin star each in 2022, making Patrick the only chef to receive the coveted award for two of his restaurants in Toronto.
Patrick began his culinary career at Auberge du Pommier in Toronto, before moving to New York to work as a sous chef under Daniel Boulud at his eponymous, Michelin-starred restaurant. Patrick then moved to France, where he joined the culinary staff of Régis Marcon and La Maison Troisgros. Upon returning to Toronto, Patrick became chef de cuisine at Splendido, and later became chef at Acadia, where he garnered rave reviews. Patrick has been featured in top media outlets, including CTV’s Your Morning, Global News, CBC, and Breakfast Television.
In 2015, Patrick opened Alo, which was awarded a rare four stars by The Globe and Mail. Toronto Life quickly named it Toronto’s Best New Restaurant, and in 2026 the magazine returned with more praise, naming Alo one of “One Hundred Pivotal Moments in the History of Toronto Dining”. Alo has also ranked on San Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, and has earned a spot on La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants Worldwide. Patrick was named “Outstanding Chef” four years in a row by Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants, and Alo was crowned Canada’s Best Restaurant (2017) — as well as Best Service (2025) — by the same publication.
