Il Fornello - Toronto, Ontario

It’s so beautiful here & the chef’s here are so nice! I love the food here too, so beautifully plated and perfectly cooked! The atmosphere is extremely comfortable and clean! I’d recommend coming here for special occasions or any time ◡̈

Happy to return to Il Fornello on Danforth and enjoyed the plant based menu ~ it hit the spot! As a vegan I appreciate how many options there are that use plant based ingredients to create flavourful dishes. The avocado cashew Caesar salad was nicely dressed and a light appetizer before ... our meal. For the main, I chose the mushroom pizza which was very hearty. Their vegan cheese is creamy…my non-vegan friend tried the pizza and said she couldn’t tell the difference that it was vegan cheese. Really liked the crust as well which is crispy outside and soft inside. Our server offered vegan parmesan to sprinkle on top and it was a flavourful touch. My friend had the penne capri pasta with chicken which she felt was delicious. For both menus the prices are pretty fair and reasonable. The location is a cozy vibe. always buzzing on the Saturday evenings we have visited. The hosts have kindly accommodated us quickly without a reservation, although a reservation would be better to ensure you get a table. A server noticed the light above our table was a bit bright and came over to dim it down. I really appreciate how thoughtful and welcoming the staff are. My friend (non vegan) loves this location so it has become our new spot when we get together every now and then on a Saturday night. Looking forward to continue trying the other plant based dishes! Read more

I couldn't be happier with the experience we had at this restaurant for my son's first birthday celebration. They graciously accommodated our party of 15, which included two babies and a toddler, with such warmth and hospitality. From allowing us to bring in balloons and a cake to providing exceptional ... service that went above and beyond our expectations, every detail was thoughtfully handled. The restaurant itself was impeccably clean and spacious, creating a comfortable environment for our gathering. The food was absolutely delicious, with a wide variety of options to suit everyone's tastes. Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed every dish. Thank you again to the staff for making this milestone celebration so memorable. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. We'll definitely be back! Read more

nice place with open kitchen and very packed during dinner. we reserved beforehand so didn’t have to wait which is good. server was really kind and understanding. first had the calamari, it was really delicious! then we had the steak and gnocchi asiago. i loved the gnocchi! it was packed ... with flavours and very creamy. the steak was okay, nothing too special. all over it was a nice dinner. Read more

First time at Fornello to try their Winterlicious menu. Started with the Minestrone soup, for main I got the chicken cacciatore and for dessert I had Tiramisu. I found the Winterlicious menu for the mains to be limited. It didn’t really have any good pasta option. Only Spaghetti and it was ... plant based. They could have added at least one pasta to the menu. Another thing I found disappointing was that they don’t serve bread and butter or olive oil as complimentary. Lots of Italian restaurants do. Given how expensive the food is overall, do they really have to charge $2.75 plus tax for bread and butter? Otherwise, the soup was delicious. The bread was warm and soft and perfect with the butter. The chicken was very tasty and just the right proportion. The cod was average. Their potatoes tasted really good both the mashed and the fried one. The chicken was flavourful and perfectly cooked. The tiramisu was soft and moist. As for the service and ambiance, the restaurant is really packed and it’s a space not big enough to accommodate so many guests comfortably. You have to speak loudly to be able to hear each other over the other loud guests and overall it felt chaotic. Our server was good but a bit slow since she was juggling so many different tables and guests. The food came very fast though so very impressed with the kitchen staff. I would have to go back someday to try their pastas. Read more