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Il Fornello
Category: Restaurants Italian Italian [Edit]
2024 Queen St EToronto, ON M4L 1J4
Neighbourhood: The Beach
(416) 691-8377
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
About This Business:
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9 reviews for Il Fornello
9 reviews in English
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Review from Tom B.
9/1/2009
For my last few hours of a weekend in Toronto, I wanted to have brunch somewhere in the Beach, but didn't really know of anywhere to go, so I just walked down the street and hunted for an inviting place.
Il Fornello seemed nice and had outdoor seating and a brunch menu, so I was sold. Despite a ridiculous amount of bees flying around, my Eggs Florentine was good and the accompanying fries were absolutely amazing. Our server was friendly and helpful. I'd definitely go back, despite it being a bit pricey.
The best part was after our meal, we took a walk down to the lake shore and took in the view. 'Twas a lovely experience all around. -
Review from Alysse R.
Toronto, ON
2/21/2012
I thought that my pizza was surprisingly good, if a little bit greasy. I highly recommend it: the Gorgonzola. I heard from the rest of my party that their food was pretty good. This place has a nice atmosphere, and we needed a table for 8, so it was a good choice. They take reservations.
Overall, this was a good place to eat with a group of family members. There's something for all the picky eaters - salad with generous helping of cheese, pepperoni pizza, chicken, etc. It's a bit pricey, though; my pizza was around $16, and didn't come with anything (other than the free table bread).
On a petty note, I thought the bathroom was sort of run-down, which always surprises me in restaurants that are otherwise quite nice. -
Review from Meena A.
6/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
'Meh' just about covers Il Fornello.
I'm new to Toronto. So I didn't realize this was a chain until after I had dined here.
It's food that's trying to be Italian. For some reason, this place manages to be less authentic than both East Side Marios and Olive Garden. Still, I would give those chains three stars.
The minus one star is for pricing. When I want wannabe-Italian food, I want it at wanna-be prices. I paid authentic-Italia prices.
Oh and for deceit. Damn you, Il Fornello. Your snazzy decor and turquoise ceilings make it seem like you know what you're doing. You don't.
There are so many authentic Italian restaurants in Toronto. Why not hit up one of those? Save yourself some money while you're at it.Listed in: Your Spiteful Fix for the Day!
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Review from Mango G.
9/18/2011
Just average food. We shared two pizza's, seafood pasta, and an arugula salad. Because of the location (ocean front), the price is a bit high for this type of casual food. Pizza is very thin, which I prefer. The pasta was overcooked, not al-dente.
I had a glass of organic red wine, which was not too bad surprisingly. I've never had good organic wines, but this one was a better one. -
Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
1/13/2009
I used to have friends who would choose Il Fornello as the default restaurant for any group gathering. I think we even dragged one of our Italian friends there. If we were high, I think that would've been acceptable in a ha-ha way, but the mere thought of it now makes me GARSP.
I haven't been to Il Fornello in a while, but I continue to think of it as a standard, middle-of-the-road pleaser. Nothing too shocking, nothing too completely bland. Every pasta dish I've had there has been good, but nothing spectacular. It's just reliable and gives off the vibe of being a slightly date-ish place to go, despite being pretty much a chain.
Anyway, Il Fornello is decent, but damn me if I ever take an Italian there again. -
Review from Julianna B.
Toronto, ON
4/21/2009
Just fine, but a bit pricy for what you get. Most of the Il Fornello crowd has moved to the Green Eggplant, for good reason. They do have gluten-friendly food.
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Review from Andrea B.
Montréal, QC
5/31/2009
Having just moved here form Montreal, I was more than thrilled to find the charm of the Beaches...Unfortunately, I picked a pretty lame lunch place. The service wasn't great and the soup and salad tasted as though their route was thwarted on the way to the olive garden. Disappointing. Although I didn't have the pizza.
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Review from Amy D.
10/14/2009
My friend lives in the Beaches and there are so many restaurants to choose from and i was so glad we chose to come in here. We both decided to order pizza, and they have a wood fired oven, so it cooks the pizza nicely. I had a pizza with arugula, figs and honey on it and it was delicious. The pizzas on there own are too much to eat so we both had half of our pizzas wrapped up. btw, remember to grab ur leftover pizza, i still regret not gng back to get mine after i reaalized i had forgotten it.
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Review from Abby R.
Toronto, ON
8/10/2008
Yum! I love the pizza here. It's tasty and oh-so-gourmet. I also really appreciate the variety of crusts. I've had better, but I like this pizza a lot and know I can count on it for a good fancy pizza for when I'm in the mood. A bit pricey however. The service was fast and prompt which I really appreciated.
