Our Story
IL FORNELLO has long been considered one of the best Italian restaurants in Toronto, Richmond Hill, Oakville and most recently Ajax.
In Italy "pizza a legna" (wood-fired pizza) is available everywhere, but it wasn't until Il FORNELLO opened their first Toronto restaurant and offered authentic, wood-fired oven, Neapolitan style, thin crust pizza that Torontonians were able to experience pizza the way it was meant to be enjoyed.
Now there are Il FORNELLO, Italian kitchen bars in seven neighbourhoods in the GTA still making the best pizza you’ve ever tasted and offering authentic Italian antipasti, pastas, entrées and more in a welcoming environment inspired by the Italian table where you can relax, share and enjoy your meal with family and friends
What's New
SPRING IS IN THE AIR!!
And with the change in seasons, our Executive Chef Ryan has created some innovative twists on Italian classics for our Two Course, $15 Spring Prix Fixe Lunch menu. With as many as 18 possible appetizer and main combinations, there is something to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Enjoy every weekday at our Bayview, Danforth, King Street and Richmond Hill locations.
To check out the menu click on your location below: Bayview, King Street, Richmond Hill
OUR NEW GLUTEN FREE CARD
We are excited to announce our new Gluten-Free Club Card. Replacing our original card, this new card entitles the bearer to 20% OFF menu items for which a gluten-free option is substituted at any IL FORNELLO Restaurant. Our old cards will expire at the end of March so be sure to get your new one on your next visit.
Pick up your card at any IL FORNELLO Restaurant.
FEATURE IN FINANCIAL POST
Interested in the business of food? IL FORNELLO was recently featured by Financial Post as FP Innovators. Learn about some of the history of our company and how we have evolved from a small one restaurant operation to an expanding & innovative restaurant across the GTA. (read article). If you are inspired and interested to learn more about the opportunities and growth plan of IL FORNELLO you can also inquire about Franchising Opportunities.
Available for a limited time at our Bayview, Entertainment district and Richmond Hill locations
Our team
The IL FORNELLO team is driven by a dedication to creating exceptional food and providing outstanding customer service. The combined culinary talents of Executive Chef Ryan Kowalyk, Chef della Pizza Craig Ovenstone and Executive Sous Chef Steven Cuneo have resulted in a delectable balance of traditional Italian fare and innovative new classics, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience for our guests.
We are always looking for talented & passionate people. To apply, please fill out our online application and we will be in touch if your qualifications match any current openings we may have.
Our guests
Our loyal and ever growing customer base is very important to us. You inspire everything we do and we appreciate your patronage and the kind of support that has seen IL FORNELLO regularly ranked by ZAGAT Guide as “One Of The Top Ten Restaurants”.
We also love to communicate on a regular basis with our guests. See above for some links to how to connect with IL FORNELLO.