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

IL FORNELLO

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

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    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 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    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 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Cheers to enjoying a bottle with your friends. We have three whites and three reds on special for $30!

What 433 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
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Niagara

    Good for business meals

  • Niagara

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Niagara

    Healthy

  • Niagara

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
IL FORNELLO offers a mixed dining experience with highlights including "amazing food" and attentive service from standout servers like Dan and Sophia. Guests appreciate the vegan and gluten-free options, and the "delicious meals." However, some reviews mention issues with consistency, service delays, and food quality.

433 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good and great catering to a gluten free diet

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  2. Michael

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant. Could use a bit more decor as it seems a bit plain in the main dining area and noise travels across the open space. Good seating areas not to crammed. great server. Great food.

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  3. Laurie

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sophia was an amazing server. A perfect balance between attentive and leaving us to enjoy our own company. Food was amazing. Literally the best fettuccine Alfredo I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

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  4. Hannah

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basically had the whole restaurant to our selves. Server was amazing,

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  5. Rachel

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always have a nice time. Younger possibly Australian female server was delightful. She was quick and attentive and seemed to be the only one serving but it was a quiet evening . We didn’t have to wait long for drinks or food, both of which were delicious. I had their salmon and it was cooked perfectly and served with fresh veg and roasted potatoes, I was very happy with it. My friend had the chicken Parmesan, which was excellent. The chicken was tender and more than enough. We didn’t not go away hungry! Ambiance is always relaxed and quieter, but we always go on a Tuesday night.

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  6. Paul

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Valentin’s dinner - thank you. Dan did an excellent job. 👍👍

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  7. Rob

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Our experience was pretty good but I found it wildly overpriced for what you get. There are many other options for dinning at that price point with an overall better experience and value.

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  8. Ross

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went there to celebrate my wife’s birthday and was very disappointed. The food was terrible for the price. We each ordered an appetizer and entrees. The salad was pathetic, it was a handful of cherry tomatoes and about 5 mini boccachini balls. We waited 25 minutes for our entrees to come and I finally had to go ask where they were. They finally came and they brought the wrong entree I had ordered, so we sent it back, meanwhile my wife sent her entree back to keep warm. Five minutes later they brought the entrees back and again they brought me the wrong thing, so we sent them back again. When they finally go it right, my wife’s entree was all dried up because it was sitting under a heat lamp so long while we were waiting for my order. The ambiance in this place is no better, we felt like we were in a cafeteria. Don’t eat at this place.

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  9. J Blake

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner with friends. We all enjoyed our food and it was so wonderful to have vegan and gluten free options. The chocolate coconut milk “ice cream” was amazing! Dan was a fantastic server and we appreciated how educated he was about our dietary needs. He was extremely attentive and we were very appreciative of his service.

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  10. Tanya

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    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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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 433 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
11:30 p.m.
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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