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Brand New Patio, Now Open! - IL FORNELLO, St. Catharines, ON

IL FORNELLO

4.0
4
424 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Good for groups
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!

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

    $15 Pizza / Pasta (Tuesdays Only) Photo
  • 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!

    Half Priced Apps / Drink Specials 2-5pm Every Day! Photo
  • $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!

What 424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Niagara

    Good for business meals

  • Niagara

    Innovative

  • Niagara

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Niagara

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Niagara

    Healthy

  • Niagara

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Niagara

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
IL FORNELLO offers a varied dining experience with highlights including "fabulous food," "awesome vegan menu," and "wonderful service." The restaurant is praised for its "welcoming" atmosphere and "excellent portion sizes." While some reviews note inconsistencies, many guests enjoy the "great service" and "delicious meals," making it a popular choice for those seeking Italian cuisine.

424 Reviews
  1. Tanya

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Hello we booked IL Fornello for the first time to celebrate two birthdays in our group. We noted this on the open table app and that we needed a high chair. The high chair we received but we didn’t get any recognition for the birthdays, not even sure if they have a dessert menu as one of our party had to go up to request a dessert. So food was good, but attention to detail was not there.

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  2. Linda

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the Arancini as an app which was okay. The breadcrumbs had a strong oil taste from the deep-fryer. My husband’s main choice was Gnocchi Asiago and it was delicious. My main was Penne Capri was okay because the sauce was thin more like a broth. Our server Dan was friendly and attentive.

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  3. James

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The kitchen appears to need help with time management. My mashed potatoes were cold and 3chicken parmigianas were burnt.🥵

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  4. Rob

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy IL FORNELLO. The food was outstanding and Dan was great. Thank you.

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  5. Shacelle

    VIP

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the chicken parm & the gnocchi asiago. Both were absolutely exceptional! Wonderful experience.

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  6. Mike

    VIP

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The place was clean and service was great. Took advantage of all the 1/2 price apps- a choice of 3 and they were good. The place was basically empty? Food was fine having salmon, chicken parmigiana and spicy penne. Virgin Caesars were good but the diet pop was flat.

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  7. Ross

    VIP

    Charleston

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pizza very good and aeever was welcoming Location good

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  8. Sophie

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our starter bread was very hard and some pieces had red sauce splattered on them when we first sat down. Our table was dirty and covered in some kind of spinach / lettuce and crumbs. The margarita I ordered was so sour I couldn’t drink it. Margarita Pizza was so undercooked you couldn’t eat it, the basil was old and the mozzarella was flavourless. The Caesar salad was fine but was served on a hot plate which warmed up the salad, there was also brown pieces of lettuce we had to pick out. The fettuccine Alfredo was alright, but there was a very concerning piece of meat in it that we also had to pick out. Our server was friendly and kind, but the whole dinner felt like a waste of money, especially as we had gone there to celebrate our anniversary.

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  9. Wendy

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and we really enjoyed our dinner There.

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  10. John

    Toronto

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, as always. Nice touch to have the prosecco. Nice to see lamb back on the menu.

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FAQs

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

IL FORNELLO is rated 4 stars by 424 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for IL FORNELLO

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    First and Fourth Ave
  • Neighborhood
    St. Catharines
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    First St Louth & Fourth Ave stop on St. Catharines 401 Bus (Lakeshore Rd & Lakeport Rd)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (905) 684-5000
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next private event with us - seating available for up to 120 persons and group and holiday dining pricing available.
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