Great atmosphere - not too loud but enough people to give it a lively feel. The food was delicious. I had the salmon. Tried the caprese. Tried the gnocchi. Tried the pizza (THIN thin crust). All delicious. Going back!

The food was really good, but the portions are really tiny. I ordered Octopus and was really disappointed at how small the peice was. My pasta had 3 shrimp in it... The service wasn't amazing, she didn't ask how the food was, or if there was anything else we needed. The place was quiet but likely because it wasn't too busy. For the same price I prefer Cibo, or Church Apertivo - larger portions and more dishes.

Worst service and some of the food was wrong yet they argued about it and wouldn’t own up to it.
Space, prices and most of the food was good though.

The owner really knows how to run a business and take care of his customers. I was there for my anniversary with my wife and the night was wonderful. They had a 1/2 price bottle of wine on tuesdays so we indulged, hence the good value rating. The atmosphere and ambiance was wonderful, lights dimmed down when sun went down so it was cozy and romantic. All the staff we met were polite and kind. Overall great experience, I will be back.

My husband and I were celebrating our one year wedding anniversary over the weekend. We chose Il Ponte as it was where we had our wedding reception. One year later and the ambiance is still spectacular and the food absolutely delicious. We will be back on a yearly basis and visits in between I am sure :)

Il Ponte was a very nice and clean restaurant. It was a busy night and so service was a bit slower towards the end of our meal compared to the beginning, but this didn't both us. We started with the calamari fritti, which was absolutely delicious! The rings were nice and thick, it was fresh, not chewy and the chipotle aioli was divine! We also had the housemade gnocci, which didn't look like a large portion, however it was quite filling. The Gorgonzola cheese was a bit too overpowering for me. We also had the Spaghetti Alla Genovese, which was flavorful and well-balanced. For dessert, we had tiramisu, which was good but nothing out of the ordinary. We found that overall, it's a nice place to go to but the price at Il Ponte was a bit on the higher side, even our drinks were approximately $13 and it was not a lot in quantity.

The food, salad, pasta, fish all very delicious. Best tiramisu I have ever had. The owner is very personable, which adds to the ambiance. Only great things to say, loved it.

It's our second time at Il Ponte, and it was as good as the first time. Love their beef carpaccio.

A lovely dining experience marred by inattentive service.

Great looking restaurant. Service was good at the beginning but then hard to get attention and even pay as it got busier. We both ordered the special and it was not that great, but the person I was with said the food he had had on a past occasion was exceptional.

Octopus was cooked perfectly.
Pasta made in house and delicious.
Mains took 30 mins to arrive from our starters.
Will come back.

The food, service, ambiance at Il Ponte is excellent - a great place for a special occasion, or just a meal with friends. The owner is very supportive of local community organizations - it's great to find both excellent food and service - and a sense of social responsibility - both in the same place!

This somewhat hidden gem in Leslieville is fit a foodie. The food is consistently fantastic. It is a regular stop for me. Notably, Tuesdays are half prIce bottles.

Great local spot for dinner, food is fantastic. Owner always on site and culture of entire team makes you feel well cared for.

Celebrated our 3rd year anniversary this evening and had an exceptional time. The food was some of the best Italian food I've ever tried in Toronto. We had the Ceasar salad and Calamari Fritti to start, Margherita pizza main, and Panna Cotta for dessert. Our host was gracious and we were attended by the owner Giancarlo. Service was good and the attention to our needs was on point. Bravo!

I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Italian restaurant in the city. Looking forward to making this my go-to weekly lunch spot and frequenting it monthly for romantic dinners! A++

We started with the fried calamari it was chewy and smelled very fishy after a few pieces we left the rest and they did not charge us for it. My wife had the seafood and pasta which she liked I had the special veal marsala which was average at best not a lot of flavor. Service was very good but the food didn't match the service.

What stands out is the attentive service. The chef does make you feel like part of his family. Food is imaginatively put together and not the expected Italian fare. Really nice location and ambiance, whether indoors or out on the patio.

We have dined at this restaurant a number of times but this last time, was truly disappointing. Firstly, our server was not at all helpful. The last time we were there, she told us of two specials but then the owner came over and informed us of a quite a few. Our server just didn't seem to be interested last time and this time, she was exactly the same. But the owner wasn't there to balance out her indifference. The restaurant was almost empty yet she didn't bother to offer fresh pepper or Parmesan for any of our courses. The gnocchi was delicious but was only a very tiny tiny portion - definitely overpriced for the amount served. We had to flag down our server to get some Parmesan and fresh pepper. She was busy folding napkins, presumably for another night. But it wasn't just the terrible service that was offputting. When we looked at the wine list, we were shocked to see a half bottle of a Chardonnay we like-and were going to order until we saw the price-listed at more than three times the price of a full bottle sells for at the LCBO. That pricing is incredibly offensive.

We had chosen the restaurant and had gone with another couple but to be honest, after the service and wine prices, we were really embarrassed.

Loved the patio! Great food nice atmosphere. Perfect summer place.

I went with a large group of girls and we all got different meals. Each meal was wonderful and we enjoyed everything!

New to the neighbourhood and thought we would try it out. Loved the décor in the restaurant. Service was excellent, food was very good as well. Definitely go back.

Never disappoints. Food and service are beyond any expectations. They aim to please and do.

I thought the food was overpriced and the portions small. I had gnocchi with mushrooms. It was good but the portion was minuscule. If you give $1 worth of pasta and charge me $24, I found it insulting and felt ripped off.

We have been here several times and each time the food and service are very good. Highly recommended.

Grate service, excellent food, perfect ambiance. The wine list is creative and the staff knows how to pair them with the menu.

Went to Il Ponte for my mother's dinner. The owner made our experience a wonderful one, and was extremely gracious. However, our server was not very friendly throughout our service and immediately made us feel as if we had made her life difficult when I mentioned we had 2 toddlers joining us.

One of my favourite neighbourhood restaurants. The food is consistently good - as is the service. Great selection of wines and cocktails.

We went there for dinner with 7 people total, the food was salty and the gave the incorrect bill for a higher amount and deducted it of our payment without realizing the gave us the wrong bill. Thank goodness we always review our bill before we leave.

Relaxing atmosphere, courteous friendly and welcoming service, a menu and specials that did not disappoint. The most authentic Italian food I've experienced in Toronto. The ambiance is perfect for dining with friends, family or a romantic dinner for two. Il Ponte came highly recommended and it lived up to the reviews others shared.

It's just difficult to park. It was two birthdays, and they charged for dessert.

Great food, great service. Fresh, flavorful.
The menu fairly standard fair. If you want something more interesting go for the specials.

Slick, modern Italian décor with a somewhat noisy acoustic to match. The staff were friendly and efficient and a man I took to be the owner was very knowledgeable and properly engaging. He had us at "the wine list is at half-price tonight". But for all the foodie talk and even a warning that the gnocchi were going to be salty, everything was way over-salted and otherwise unremarkable. Maybe it was the chef's night off; it's really too bad. Nice place, nice people but I won't be going back.

Love this restaurant. It is my favorite Italian in Toronto. I highly recommend it..and BTW I have no stake in this business. So it is a genuine review.

Food & service were outstanding. Highly recommend the tiramisu. A bit too loud. But, a great experience overall.

We attended for a business lunch and every morsel was delicious. Will definitely come back.

Excellent food service wine and value!

La Ponte is one of our favourite restaurants. The food is delish and the service is outstanding. We will return, again and again.

Greeted by friendly owner/manager. Friendly staff and attentive. Good food tasty seafood pasta.

As always the food, service and ambiance was fantastic. I'll be back. ☺️

One of the best places to eat in Leslieville!