Alma

Alma is a modern Asian restaurant at 1194 Bloor Street West in Toronto's Dufferin Grove area, Ontario, Canada, listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Bib Gourmand. The cuisine is Asian and contemporary, served as modern plates meant to be shared, and the Bib Gourmand listing marks it as good value for the quality of cooking. Specific dishes change with the kitchen's seasonal choices, so the current menu is the best guide, but visitors can expect a mix of smaller starters and larger mains that reward ordering a spread. Typical spend is about CAD 40-75 per person, roughly USD 29-54, depending on drinks and the number of plates. The dining room is a neighbourhood restaurant with a relaxed, contemporary mood, moderate noise levels and no dress code; smart-casual clothing is typical. The drinks list generally combines wine, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic choices that suit bold, savoury flavours, and staff can usually suggest pairings. Reservations policies vary, so visitors should check the restaurant's website for its current booking platform, since some Toronto restaurants use OpenTable, Resy or Tock. Booking ahead is wise for Thursday to Saturday evenings and for groups of four or more, while weekday seatings are generally easier. The Bloor Street West address sits in a residential part of the city west of the downtown core, within reach of Dufferin and Lansdowne stations on the Bloor-Danforth subway line and close to Dufferin Grove Park. The area offers independent shops and bars, so it suits visitors who want to combine dinner with a stroll through a neighbourhood rather than a tourist district. Dietary requirements, including vegetarian needs, are best raised when booking so the kitchen can plan for them.