IL FORNELLO

Name: IL FORNELLO
Address: 300c Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON, Canada, L2S 0E6
Telephone: (905) 684-5000
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (451)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

300c Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2S 0E6

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Vegan-friendly
Charming

Toronto’s beloved IL FORNELLO has arrived in St. Catharines, bringing with it our famous Neapolitan-style pizzas, pastas, and entrées, along with the most extensive vegan and gluten-free options in town.

Our space is perfect for dining, private parties, corporate events, or special gatherings. During the warmer months, relax on our spacious patio. Prefer to dine at home? Order online for pickup or delivery through our exclusive partner, UberEats, and enjoy IL FORNELLO wherever you are.

Proud recipients of the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024, we are committed to delivering exceptional food and service.

We look forward to welcoming you to IL FORNELLO St. Catharines!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(905) 684-5000
Website
https://ilfornello.com/st-catharines/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Host your next private event with us - seating available for up to 120 persons and group and holiday dining pricing available.

Location
300c Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2S 0E6
Neighborhood
St. Catharines
Cross street
First and Fourth Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
First St Louth & Fourth Ave stop on St. Catharines 401 Bus (Lakeshore Rd & Lakeport Rd)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

$15 Pizza / Pasta (Tuesdays Only)
Multiple dates available
Tue - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Select Pizza and Pastas are only $15 all day on Tuesday for dine in! Pizzas: Cheese // Margherita // Vegetarian // Diavola // Pepperoni // Vegan Margherita Pastas: Penne alla Vodka // Fettuccine Alfredo // Spicy Casareccia // Vegan Spicy Casareccia // Vegan Spaghetti Pomodoro
Half Priced Apps / Drink Specials 2-5pm Every Day!
Multiple dates available
Thu - Sat - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We have discounted appetizers and drink specials every day including cocktails and beer. Join us between 2-5p.m. to enjoy!
$30 Wine Wednesday!
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cheers to enjoying a bottle with your friends. We have three whites and three reds on special for $30!

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What 451 people are saying

IL FORNELLO reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.0Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Niagara
Healthy
Niagara
Vegetarian-friendly
Niagara
Lively
Niagara
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

IL FORNELLO delivers "great fresh and delicious Italian cuisine" with standout vegan and gluten-free options. Patrons appreciate the attentive service, particularly from servers Dan and Sophia, who enhance dining experiences. While ambiance may feel "a little more industrial," the quality of dishes like "fabulous fig and prosciutto pizza" and "literally the best fettuccine Alfredo" shine through.

451 Reviews

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Stephen
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The host showed us to a table promptly but didn't give us any menus. The server however was attentive and turned the music down when she noticed us looking towards the speakers. The food was okay. The small Caesar salad was not that small but the dressing was a little too acidic for our tastes. The pizza was good but we couldn't recommend this restaurant because it has the ambiance of eating in a warehouse. Not for us unfortunately.
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tim
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful experience for our anniversary, with delicious food and friendly service. We’re definitely looking forward to coming back!
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Shane
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Meals were ok nothing great. But service was very slow almost walked out.
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Ami VIP
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The place was dead only 2 tables and our food took 40 mins a bit ridiculous and then one of the meals was cold. Anyways the food was yummy!
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Varun
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food . great quality . good peppercorn sauce with the steak . pizza’s are the best ones and good value for money
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Bonnie
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Item price was high based on the low quality of the food. The atmosphere was cafeteria-like. It was a disappointment compared to the IL Fornello in Oakville.
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John
Toronto / Ontario1 review
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I booked this reservation for my wife's birthday. In the reservation, there is a space to enter info aboit a special occasion. I wrote birthday, but the server made no mention of it. For a place that is deemed to be italian, and for the cost of the meal ($27) I found it odd that there were no sides (salad) or bread to start. Though the food was OK (my shrimp scampi noodles and my daughter's penne were cooked al dente and the taste was fine, it left me wanting more. I shouldn't leave a restaurant feeling hungry. Also the kids meal at $15 was overpriced. I have been to places where the same meal is less than $10 or even free. The service was OK, but average in terms of attentiveness especially since the place was less than a quarter full. No top up of water. We won't return.
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GAVISH
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It’s a good place to visit when doing winery hoping or visiting Niagara
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Christine VIP
Toronto / Ontario17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great fresh and delicious Italian cuisine. Dan was attentive and so patient with my little grandchildren re their personalized selections. We all had a great meal and will definitely be back again. The gnocchi was delicate and the fig and prosciutto pizza was fabulous.
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Emily
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always, great Mother’s Day with the best food!
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FAQs

IL FORNELLO does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. IL FORNELLO also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 684-5000.

IL FORNELLO is rated 4.3 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

IL FORNELLO does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.