How is Il Fornello on King restaurant rated?

Il Fornello on King

3.9 (71)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
LUNCH: Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday : Open @ 11:30 pm - Only on Mirvish Matinee Days DINNER: Monday - Open @ 4:30 pm - Only on RTH Performance Nights Tuesday - Saturday: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 977-2855
Website
http://ilfornello.com/locations/king-west/
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

Location
214 King St. West, Toronto, ON M5H 3S6
Neighborhood
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 71 people are saying

Il Fornello on King reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4.0Service
3.7Ambience
0.9Value

Noise • Moderate

70 Reviews

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rustysheba
Toronto / Ontario13 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 27, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
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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PeterR
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on July 25, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
For some reason the restaurant wasn't aware or prepared for my arrival although I did make a reservation.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on July 22, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server was friendly & attentive. Great Foodlicious options. I thoroughly enjoyed the mussel appetizer
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario1 review
3.0
Dined on July 21, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Bland food, would not go again unfortunately. Nothing more to add
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 21, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
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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JennelleJ
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
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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AlexB
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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JimB
Toronto / Ontario9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the best waiter.....think Brian was his name.....great sense of humor
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MannyM
Toronto / Ontario11 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 13, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Solid all around. Good pizza & pasta. Good for lunch or casual meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 12, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
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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Il Fornello on King is rated 3.9 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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

Additional information

Cross street
King and University
Neighborhood
Financial District
Hours of operation
LUNCH: Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday : Open @ 11:30 pm - Only on Mirvish Matinee Days DINNER: Monday - Open @ 4:30 pm - Only on RTH Performance Nights Tuesday - Saturday: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
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

Website
http://ilfornello.com/locations/king-west/
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