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Il Fornello on King, Toronto, ON
Il Fornello on King, Toronto, ON
Il Fornello on King, Toronto, ON

Il Fornello on King

3.9
3.9
74 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
IL FORNELLO, 214 King Street West located directly across from Roy Thomson Hall and steps from the Royal Alex and Princess of Wales Theatres is perfect for pre-theatre dining. Even the Rogers Centre, CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium are but a short walk away. IL FORNELLO introduced Toronto to Wood-Oven Baked Pizzas and still makes the best Pizzas in the neighbourhood, from the classic Margherita to the popular Pepperoni to the gourmet Fig. There are Appetizers, Salads and Pastas aplenty with some favourites being Bruschetta, Grilled Calamari, Arugula & Beet Salad, Linguini di Mare, Penne Pollo Pesto and Gnocchi Gorgonzola. Braised Lamb Shank, Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon or Chicken Breast stuffed with Asiago Cheese are three of the Entrées available and the Dessert Selection featuring Tiramisu is a perfect way to end your meal. The wine and spirits list is extensive and the servers are expert at making sure you enjoy a relaxed, unhurried dinner and still make it to the theatre on time.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 977-2855
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    IL FORNELLO on King features an private dinning room suitable for business meetings, casual or formal group dining or cocktail receptions. The room is completely enclosed and can accommodate up to 35 people for a sit down luncheon or dinner or approximately 60 people for a cocktail reception. IL FORNELLO can customize a menu to suit your budget and any dietary requirements
  • Private party contact
    Nazir Khan: (888) 653-6913
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    King and University
  • Parking Details
    There is ample parking available at The Roy Thomson Hall and The Metrocentre Parking Garages that share an entrance on Wellington Street, one block south of King Street. The Mirvish Parking Garage beneath The Princess of Wales Theatre is accessed at 96 John Street. There is limited street parking on King St. after 6.00 pm.
  • Public Transit
    IL FORNELLO is one block west of the St Andrews Subway station on the University line. If you are traveling by Street Car, we are located at the Simcoe Street Stop on the King line.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

74 Reviews
  1. rustysheba

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    we went for my belated birthday lunch. It was ok. the panini was fine, i didn't really care for the taste of the beef. The sauce on the sandwich was too mustardy. I didn't care for the tirimisou as there was butterscotch sauce on that. who does that?

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  2. PeterR

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    For some reason the restaurant wasn't aware or prepared for my arrival although I did make a reservation.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our server was friendly & attentive. Great Foodlicious options. I thoroughly enjoyed the mussel appetizer

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    My friend and I went to this restaurant for dinner and i had the salad and pizza and she had the soup and salmon. The food was ok but I have had better elsewhere. The service wasn't very quick and the sorbet we had tasted like orange peels. The food wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2017

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Bland food, would not go again unfortunately. Nothing more to add

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  6. JennelleJ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2017

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    My friend and I went for summerlicious. We were very happy with both of our meals. It's tasty and very filling. I absolutely loved my tiramisu.

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  7. AlexB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I participated in Summerlicious at Il Fornello for lunch. For $18 I had an AMAZING meal. I tried the mussels, pizetta of the day, and tiramisu. It was all amazing and very filling for the price paid. Service was also very professional and relatively quick.

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  8. JimB

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had the best waiter.....think Brian was his name.....great sense of humor

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  9. MannyM

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Solid all around. Good pizza & pasta. Good for lunch or casual meal.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2017

    overall4food5service1ambience5
    The server could have been a little gentle with the plates when tabling our food. The servers did not have any consideration for the diners sitting close to the station where the dirty dishes were placed. VERY NOISY. I have another reservation on July 18th I will make sure that I do not have the same server or be seated in the same area.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, service was friendly and prompt. I will definitely have lunch here again

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2017

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Two of us arrived separately, gave the same reservation name at check in - were both told we were the first to arrive and were seated at opposite ends of the restaurant. Only 15 minutes later did we figure out the mistake. Hostess didn't even apologize. Not a good start to a business lunch.

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  13. ChristineL

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    There wasn't many people there at 8pm on a Saturday night, so that was a bit uncomfortable. Our server barely acknowledged us. Not sure if it was his personality or the fact that we were there for the Mirvish Dine and Dazzle. Disappointing.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went before a Mirvish show. Speedy service, good Prix fixe, tasty meal. Highly recommend.

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  15. upnorthgirl

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food. Nice ambiance. Fast service and amazing servers!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great soup, salad and chicken parm. Service was excellent. We used this restaurant as part of the Mirvish Special. The dining experience was great, however the restrooms need attention.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I was there for lunch on a Saturday and the place was empty until mid-way through our meal. Service was good, but that is to be expected when you are the only customer. We both had salads which were very good. There was a faint musty smell where we were sitting by the window that wasn't pleasant.

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  18. MarisaL

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We were very lucky to already have reservations. But our table location was horrible. Just two of us, and I had to have my back to a main thoroughfare for the wait staff. I ended up with an oil/food spill on the back of my jacket...and had my purse bumped into all night. My purse wasn't big, but it was hung on the back of my chair. Overall we had very speedy service, even though I had to wait for my companion to join me. My pizza was super soggy. Her pasta was good. Only reason we go here is because of its great location to the theatres.

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  19. WD13

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister and I attended a concert in Toronto and this was our location of choice for dinner. We have been here before and we are never disappointed. The food is excellent, menu has s variety of choices for all types of diets. They are very accommodating for my sisters nut allergy and never fuss about special menu. This time it was a little loud but only bc it was sold out. We made a reservation and experienced no wait times. The food is so delicious and the service is always prompt and pleasant. We are definitely going back. Thank you for making our evening even better.

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  20. lilit

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    extremely noisy and tables crowded together. fairly dependable food and quick service

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  21. Mata

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Rude host, terrible small, food just ok. We couldn't make reservation for a big table and booked 2 small and asked host to sit us at least close to each other and she even didn't try to accommodate.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food, great location (when heading to a theater next) and the service is efficient.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2017

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    This was the 3rd time we enjoyed dining at Fornellos prior to the show. Although pleased with all aspects, we must mention: a.) The salmon was nor as soft as usual. b.) the waiter service was exceptional We made reservations 2 weeks in advance and, although not correctly registered, were accommodated in good time.

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  24. Kat1

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We took advantage of the "prix fixe" menu that came with the theatre/dinner package we bought. Although it wasn't indicative of the full range of possibilities from the main menu, we each found something that we enjoyed and left the restaurant satisfied. Our server was attentive and friendly.

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  25. Sparrowlake

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent, friendly and informed. We were thee for pre theatre dinner, everything arrived promptly, although had to ask for pepper and parm

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  26. AnneS

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We were there for the theatre dinner special with a fixed price menu. We enjoyed the meal and portions were more than adequate. Our table wasn't in a great location, as there was a school group right next to us and it got pretty loud. The service as good and our waiter was friendly. I would go back and also recommend it to others.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We were running late for our reservation due to traffic, and the hostess was excellent about it. Our waiter found out we were pressed for time as a result, and he made sure our order went in quickly. The food came hot and ready not too long after we ordered, and it was delicious. Very good service and food.

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  28. Debby

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place to have lunch or early dinner before attending the theatre. Food was excellent, cooked to perfection.

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  29. LindaK

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Not enough servers on the floor. Service was slow, even when server was made aware that we had a concert. At 7:30. We were there from 5:45 until 7:25.

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  30. Bja71

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Although we were late due to traffic, our table was held for us. Food was good and service was quick and efficient.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2017

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The pasta was mushy. The waiter was very thoughtful. I asked for very lite on the cheese on chicken parm. And it arrived perfect.

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  32. DavidB

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very nicely presented and excellent. Great choice for dinner after the afternoon theatre. Atmosphere very nice. Server was energetic, friendly , made some great suggestions and did not rush us. The set menu was great, lots of choices and variety

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  33. LesleyH

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience2
    Good value

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  34. BAMM

    Toronto

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We dined in advance of our TSO concert at RTH and were seated at table # 42. My guest was facing the kitchen which was a bit hectic and a little distracting for conversation; however, we appreciated having a window seat. Our charming server was Brian and he was excellent, both in terms of timing and courtesy. Enjoyed our meal and will always return to this Il Fornello especially when it involves theatre and TSO outings.

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  35. Seeta222

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed meal with friends. However, I dropped my scarf and tried calling, no answer, to see if it was picked up and can I drop by for it.

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  36. Georgetowntraveller

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Always good good. Great location near theatres and concert hall. Service is attentive and friendly. Very noisy the night we went because it was filled with women going to see Jann Arden.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful family dining experience. The service was great and the pizzas were delicious. We will return next time we are in Toronto.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Have been here on numerous occasions and never disappointed. Service is fast and accommodating.

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  39. NellieR

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food was very nicely prepared and beautifully presented. Our server was excellent! One member in the group is allergic to certain foods and our server steered him through the menu and made certain the food was to his liking. She maintained a professional and friendly demeanour at all times.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Five of us all enjoyed our meal and were able to visit easily. Came after 'Strickly Ballroom' and it is so handy.

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Il Fornello on King is rated 3.9 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Il Fornello on King

214 King St. West, Toronto, ON M5H 3S6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King and University
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    There is ample parking available at The Roy Thomson Hall and The Metrocentre Parking Garages that share an entrance on Wellington Street, one block south of King Street. The Mirvish Parking Garage beneath The Princess of Wales Theatre is accessed at 96 John Street. There is limited street parking on King St. after 6.00 pm.
  • Public Transit
    IL FORNELLO is one block west of the St Andrews Subway station on the University line. If you are traveling by Street Car, we are located at the Simcoe Street Stop on the King line.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 977-2855
  • Private party facilities
    IL FORNELLO on King features an private dinning room suitable for business meetings, casual or formal group dining or cocktail receptions. The room is completely enclosed and can accommodate up to 35 people for a sit down luncheon or dinner or approximately 60 people for a cocktail reception. IL FORNELLO can customize a menu to suit your budget and any dietary requirements
  • Private party contact
    Nazir Khan: (888) 653-6913
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