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Alto Rooftop, Montclair, NJ

Alto Rooftop

4.4
4.4
404 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
With sweeping views of the NYC skyline and the Watchung Mountains, Alto Rooftop sits on the 9th floor at The MC Hotel, Autograph Collection. Open year round, the menu features playful bar bites and a curated cocktail list that captures the eclectic spirit of Montclair. Alto is the place to meet for a relaxing lunch (Fri.-Sunday), date night or for sharing food and drinks with friends. Alto is where daytime drinks can turn into late night vibes.
Come and experience striking sunsets, signature cocktails, fun delicious bites, and curated vibe with DJs Friday and Saturday after 9PM.

Make a reservation below to experience Montclair’s only rooftop bar or email us at Altorooftop@themchotel.com to inquire about group/table bookings, 9+

Please note Alto is for 21+ after 7:00PM. For full dinner options, please make a reservation at our hotel’s restaurant, Allegory. Please see the Alto website to dress code details.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 329-5562
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For all group Reservations or Events, please email Altorooftop@themchotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    For all group Reservations or Events, please email Altorooftop@themchotel.com
  • Neighborhood
    Montclair
  • Cross street
    Bloomfield Ave/Orange Rd
  • Parking details
    Self Street Parking & Charged Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Trivia - 7PM: Gilmore Girls

    Jan 29, 2025 only
    Come on down to Ms. Patty's Dance School, also known as Alto Rooftop on Wednesday, January 29 at 7pm for the Stars Hollow town meeting. Don't forget to bring plenty of Dorsal fins and Cucamonga for everyone.
    Trivia - 7PM: Gilmore Girls Photo
  • Trivia Night- 7PM: General Knowledge

    Feb 5, 2025 only
    Get your team together for General Trivia at Alto Rooftop on Wednesday, February 5 at 7pm and prepare to go FIVE rounds in the ring against the competition! Questions will include such areas as movies, television, sports, pop-culture, history, current events, literature, fads, geography, music and total randomness.
    Trivia Night- 7PM: General Knowledge Photo
  • Brunch Trivia- 1PM: Rom Com

    Feb 9, 2025 only
    If you don’t love Valentine's Day, we understand. But you will LOVE Rom Com "Brunch" Trivia at Alto Rooftop on Sunday, February 16 at 1pm! It’s all happening on the night Cupid shoots his arrow, 5 unique and challenging rounds on your favorite Romantic Comedies! Prove you've watched, bawled and memorized all the lines & win big!
    Brunch Trivia- 1PM: Rom Com Photo

What 404 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Essex

    Romantic

  • Essex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alto Rooftop offers stunning city views and an inviting atmosphere, perfect for a date night or gathering with friends. Patrons highlight the "awesome food and drinks" and "wonderful staff." The ambiance is praised for its "great vibes," although some note limited menu options. Ideal for enjoying cocktails and a lively DJ scene.

404 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    New York City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    So cute! It was early so it was empty. We had drinks and apps. Pork and black bean sliders were so good. Delivered hot which I love. So flavorful and the perfect meal before a show at the Welmont. Three big sliders per order. Very worth the money. Service could have been better. Look forward to coming again in warm weather to sit outside!!
    Alto RooftopResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Theresa! We're thrilled you enjoyed our pork and black bean sliders and that they made your evening at Alto Rooftop memorable. We're sorry to hear that the service didn't meet your expectations. We value your feedback and will use it to improve. We're looking forward to your next visit in warmer weather and hope you enjoy our outdoor seating as well. Thanks again for your kind words! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  2. danielle

    New Jersey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    For a NYE event it was very disappointing. $75 per person , i didn’t even get a NYE hat or party favor. The small bites offered as a buffet style were veggies and hummus three big bowls of salsa and some soupy guac, a bowl of mixed nuts ? and a giant charcuterie board that sat there all night. The drinks were good but it was cash bar . Two sips of Prosecco were offered one st entry and one at midnight . They missed the actual countdown and did it twice . Maybe upon entry you should have provided each ticket holder with a goodie bag of party favors . There wasn’t even anything other than a few silver balloons hovering the ceiling . They specified dress code glam, people were in jeans and sweats . two thumbs down ! A party of four of us for $300 definitely disappointed
    Alto RooftopResponded on January 3, 2025
    Hi Danielle, and thank you for joining us for NYE! We're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations. We did pass out party favors, but I am sad to hear that we missed you and your group. We are looking for ways to improve our New Year's experience, so I do appreciate your honest feedback and will certainly take it into consideration. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience. Happy New Year! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  3. jocelyn

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My New Years 2025 experience was overall great. The only thing that I recommend changing for the future is insuring everyone allowed at the event follows the dress code that was upscale. I saw several people wearing sneakers and jeans. Food was good, seating was great and music great
    Alto RooftopResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Jocelyn, Thank you for your feedback on our New Year's Eve event. We're glad to hear that you had a great time! We appreciate your suggestion on insuring all our guests follow our dress code. We are already discussing on how to make next New Year's Eve party even better and your feedback helps with that. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Best, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  4. Tina

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went for the private NYE party, not worth the $75 at all. Not enough seating, okay music . Could have been better .
    Alto RooftopResponded on January 4, 2025
    Hello Tina, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience on New Year's Eve with us didn't meet your expectations. We understand that the seating and music were not up to the mark, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests and your feedback helps us do just that. We are looking to improve our experience for next year and will consider your comments Best, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  5. hope

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    85 reviews

    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Staying in the hotel. We’re not big drinkers but enjoyed what we ordered to eat. The food was good not great. A small menu, but hit the spot
    Alto RooftopResponded on January 3, 2025
    Hello Hope!! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at Alto Rooftop! We appreciate your feedback on our menu, we're always looking for ways to improve our offerings. We hope that the next time you're in town, you'll have the opportunity to try more of our dishes. Thanks for choosing Alto Rooftop and we look forward to serving you again! Best regards, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  6. Gabriel

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, attentive staff, fair prices, great ambience.
    Alto RooftopResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Gabriel, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Alto Rooftop. Our team strives to provide an attentive and enjoyable service, and we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback on our food and pricing as well. We're always looking to improve and your input helps us do just that. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience. Best regards, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for dinner at 5:30, so I it may not be true of a later crowded space, but the tapas & service were outstanding at that time. We can't wait to go back when the weather is better to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful views.
    Alto RooftopResponded on January 3, 2025
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you loved our service and had such a positive experience. Your feedback motivates us to continue delivering exceptional service, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! And we definitely do get a later crowd! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  8. Beverly

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening celebrating my birthday. DJ Earl is amazing!
    Alto RooftopResponded on November 24, 2024
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed celebrating your birthday with us at Alto Rooftop. It's wonderful to know that DJ Earl made your evening memorable. We're sorry to see that our food and service didn't quite hit the mark. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to work on improving our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  9. Ysmael

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here as a group for the haunted brunch. We got a few spooky drinks and ordered some food. The rooftop is beautiful. The views are amazing. It's a very chill spot. The food portions were a bit small. So don't expect to get a full meal. Overall we enjoyed our brunch. Would definitely come again. Especially in the summertime
    Alto RooftopResponded on January 3, 2025
    Thanks for the review! We're delighted to hear that you and your group enjoyed the rooftop views and our spooky drinks at Alto Rooftop. We understand that you found our portions to be a bit small, and we appreciate your feedback. We're glad to know that you still plan to visit us in the summertime. We hope to see you again! Thank you! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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  10. Carmen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Masquerade Party and we had a blast. The DJ played all genres and the drinks were very good. The ambiance was full of positive energy! Very nice rooftop, you can see NYC!
    Alto RooftopResponded on November 4, 2024
    Hello Carmen! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at the Masquerade Party at Alto Rooftop. We also had a blast this Halloween weekend!! It's fantastic that our DJ played all the right tunes and that you enjoyed the atmosphere. We're also glad that you appreciated the view from our rooftop. We strive to create a positive energy for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We hope to see you again soon! Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

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FAQs

Alto Rooftop is rated 4.4 stars by 404 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alto Rooftop

690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bloomfield Ave/Orange Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Montclair
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self Street Parking & Charged Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 329-5562
  • Catering
    For all group Reservations or Events, please email Altorooftop@themchotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    For all group Reservations or Events, please email Altorooftop@themchotel.com
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