Welcome to Il Fornaro(416-782-0505)
Il Fornaro,(1954 Avenue Road) on Avenue Rd, south of Hwy 401, offers Authentic Italian food while using only the finest and freshest ingredients. Enjoy a truly memorable dinner with our extensive wine list. Our wine selection include selections from Italy, as well as the best domestic vintages. We pay close attention to detail and the offer the highest quality in all of our signature dishes. Il Fornaro is here to serve all your dining needs, whether it be a casual fine dining for two or a banquet for 100+. Let Il Fornaro create wonderful memories with great food and terrific service in a warm and friendly ambiance.
$100 gift certificates available for sale for only $90. Visit restaurant for purchases and details.
Operating Hours
Hours may change during holidays or special occasions. Please contact the establishment for specific information.
Monday: | 4:00pm - 10:00pm |
Tuesday: | 4:00pm - 10:00pm |
Wednesday: | 4:00pm - 10:00pm |
Thursday: | 4:00pm - 10:00pm |
Friday: | 4:00pm - 11:00pm |
Saturday: | 4:00pm - 11:00pm |
Sunday: | 4:00pm - 10:00pm |
Delivery: Monday to Sunday 3:00pm - 10:00pm.
Details & Features
Type: | Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood |
Features: | Catering, Fine Dining, Group Functions, Private Dining, Daily Specials, Delivery, Family Dining, On-site Ceremonies, Open on Sunday, Prix Fixe, Patio, Wheelchair Accessible |
Neighbourhood: | North York |
Payment: | Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Interac |
Price Range: | $$$$ » Moderate (Between $10 to $20) |
Atmosphere: | Romantic |
Attire: | Dressy Casual |
Menus
Dinner - Dine In Only
Print*ONE PER TABLE.
Salad
House Salad
15.00 |
Caesar Salad
15.00 |
Baby Arugula Salad
17.00 |
Caprese Salad
17.00 |
Giardino Salad
17.00 |
add Chicken to any Salad
10.00 |
add Shrimp to any Salad
10.00 |
AntiPasti
Bruschetta
12.00 | ||
add cheese | 4.00 |
Formaggio Di Capra
17.00 |
Mussels
14.00 |
Calamari Fritti
18.00 |
Norwegian Smoked Salmon
19.00 |
Calamari Alla Griglia
20.00 |
Shrimp Diavola
17.00 |

Soups
Minestrone Soup
12.00 |
Pasta
Linguine Marinara
29.00 |
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
21.99 |
Gnocchi con polo & spinach
21.00 |
Lasagne Bolognese
21.00 |
cheese Tortellini
19.00 |
Aglio E Olio
21.00 |
SPAGHETTI POMODORA
16.00 | ||
bolognese sauce | 23.00 | |
with meatballs | 23.00 |
Risotto
Risotto Porcini
26.00 |
Risotto Di Mare
32.00 |
Meat
10 oz Black Angus
37.00 |
Veal Osso Buco
34.00 |
Veal Limone
29.00 |
Veal Marsala
29.00 |
Veal Parmigiana
27.00 |
Chicken Parmigiana
25.00 |
Chicken Limone
27.00 |
Eggplant Parmesana
24.00 |
-- All Dishes Serve with Choice of Pasta with Tomato Sauce or Vegetables or House Salad--
Fish
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
30.00 |
-- All Dishes Serve with Choice of Pasta with Tomato Sauce or Vegetables -
Pizza
Margherita
17.00 |
Napoli
21.00 |
Carciofo
23.00 |
Americana
22.00 |
La Carne
23.00 |
Quattro Stagione
22.00 |
Mi Polo
21.00 |
Mediterranean
22.00 |
Gourmet delight
22.00 |
VOLCANO ARDENTE( VERY SPICY)
23.00 |

Delivery / Takeout Menu
PrintANTIPASTI
BRUSCHETTA DI CASA NOSTRA
12.00 | For 2 | |
With cheese | 16.00 | For 2 |
extra virgin olive oil
FORMAGGIO DI CAPRA AL FORNARO
17.99 |
light balsamic olive oil dressing
SHRIMP & DIAVOLA
17.99 |
a touch of white wine & herbs
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
17.99 |
CALAMARI FRITTI
17.99 |
CALAMARI ALLA GRIGLIA
19.99 |
red onions, roasted garlic & baby spinach
IL FORNARO ANTIPASTO
28.99 | For 2 |
prosciutto, tomatoes & cucumbers on a bed of mixed greens,
served with Italian bread
GRILLED SEAFOOD ANTIPASTO
37.00 |
greens with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions & vinaigrette
2 FOR 1 CHICKEN WINGS
BUY 10 WINGS
20 Wings | 22.99 |
BUY 15 WINGS
30 Wings | 31.99 |
BUY 20 WINGS
40 Wings | 41.99 |
EXTRA SAUCE
0.99 |
ZUPPE
TORTELLINI BRODO
12.00 |
tortellini pasta.
MINESTRONE SOUP
12.00 |
STRACCIATELLA FIORENTINA
12.00 |
base chicken broth.
SALADS
Add Shrimp $8.00 or Chicken $6.00 to any Salad.
INSALATA MISTA
15.99 |
Italian dressing, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
INSALATA AL CESARE
15.99 |
dressing, fresh parmesan cheese
HELENA SALAD
16.99 |
INSALATA CAPRESE
16.99 |
virgin olive oil
GIARDINO SALAD
17.99 |
cucumbers, tomatoes & red onions,
served with a balsamic vinaigrette
BABY ARUGULA SALAD
17.99 |
& balsamic vinaigrette
SMOKED SALMON SALAD
18.99 |
peppers, goat cheese, mixed baby greens,
capers & vinaigrette
PANINIS
VEGGIE
17.99 |
& eggplant, goat cheese & black olive paste
CHICKEN SANDWICH
17.99 |
paste & mozzarella
SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH
17.99 |
peppers, sun-dried tomato paste & arugula
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA SANDWICH
17.99 |
sauce & cheese
VEAL PARMIGIANA SANDWICH
17.99 |
MEATBALL SANDWICH
17.99 |
hot peppers & mozzarella cheese
CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA
Small Pizza
15.99 | 6 slices |
Medium Pizza
17.99 | 8 slices |
Large Pizza
21.99 | 10 slices |
Party Pizza
25.99 | 12 Slices |
ADD DOUBLE CHEESE
SM 11” | 2.99 | |
MED 13” | 3.65 | |
LRG 15” | 4.30 | |
PARTY 18” | 5.30 |
ADD FAMOUS TOPPING
SM 11” | 2.00 | |
MED 13” | 2.30 | |
LRG 15” | 2.65 | |
PARTY 18” | 3.45 |
FAMOUS TOPPINGS LIST
• Hot Peppers • Mushrooms • Onions • Pepperoni,
• Pineapple • Sliced Tomatoes • Ham • Basil
• Black & Green Olives • Ground Beef • Red Onions
ADD GOURMET TOPPING
SM 11” | 2.20 | |
MED 13” | 2.95 | |
LRG 15” | 3.85 | |
PARTY 18” | 4.35 |
GOURMET TOPPINGS LIST
• Gorgonzola Cheese • Chicken Breast • Italian Sausage
• Prosciutto • Shrimp • Artichokes • Broccoli • Eggplant
• Pesto Sauce • Portobello Mushrooms • Spinach
• Roasted Red Peppers • Roasted Red Onions • Zucchini
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes • Genoa Salami • Kalamata Olives
GOURMET PIZZAS
MARGHERITA
SM 11" | 16.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 18.99 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 22.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 25.99 | 12 slices |
PEPPERONI
SM 11" | 17.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 19.99 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 24.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 28.99 | 12 slices |
AMERICANA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
mushrooms & green peppers
CAPUAN
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 10 slices | |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
peppers, goat cheese, pine nuts, garlic & fresh herbs
FIORENTINA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
strips of grilled chicken & fresh herbs
HAWAIIAN
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
forest ham & fresh herbs
PASTRORELLA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
Mozzarella, goat cheese, strips of grilled chicken,
sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh herbs & tomato sauce

PORTOBELLO
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
artichoke hearts, Portobello mushrooms, roasted red
peppers & grilled zucchini
VEGGIE LOVER
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
garlic, eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers &
red onions
SICILIAN
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
anchovies, black olives, red onions, herbs & garlic
VOLCANO ARDENTE
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
sauce, hot Italian sausage, hot peppers, red onions,
jalapeño, mozzarella & asiago cheese
QUATTRO FORMAGGI
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
mozzarella, brick cheese, fresh herbs, oregano & rosemary
PIZZA ROMANTICA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
tomatoes, grilled red onions, olive oil, oregano,
rosemary, garlic, parmesan & herbs
BROOKES FAVOURITE
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
brick cheese, grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers,
fresh garlic & hot peppers
ORTOLANO
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
cheese, bocconcini cheese, grilled zucchini, grilled eggplant,
spinach & roasted red peppers
TI AMO PIZZA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
pepperoni, bruschetta, artichokes, fresh herbs & fresh
garlic
LOW FAT VEGGIE PIZZA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
feta & mozzarella cheeses, olive oil, spinach, eggplant,
roasted red peppers & black olives
ROMA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
chicken, fresh herbs, grilled red onions, sliced tomatoes
& green peppers
MEXICAN
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
red onions, black olives, tomato sauce, mozzarella &
brick cheeses
FAIRLAWN SPECIAL
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
hot peppers, black olives, goat cheese, tomato sauce &
fresh herbs
ROSELAWN SPECIAL
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
mozzarella cheese, double spinach, mushrooms, fresh
herbs & fresh garlic
VERONA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
cheese, bocconcini, mushrooms, olives & Italian sausage
MEDITERRANEAN
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
cheese, goat cheese, spinach, roasted red peppers & fresh
herbs
GOURMET DELIGHT
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
cheese, prosciutto, black olives, mushrooms, fresh garlic
& herbs
ALLA BRUSCHETTA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
cheese, goat cheese, bruschetta, virgin black olives, olive
oil, fresh herbs & garlic
AITO ADIGE
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
brick cheese, prosciutto, pancetta, Italian sausage & fresh
herbs
MEAT AMORE
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
Italian sausage, black forest ham & fresh herbs
Carciofi
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
brick cheese, sun dried tomato, artichokes,grilled zuccini,
herbs
TUSCANI TENDERLOIN
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella,
asiago cheese with tomato sauce
BASIL PESTO PIZZA
SM 11" | 21.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 26.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 29.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 35.99 | 12 slices |
bocconcini, fresh herbs & garlic
SUPER DELUXE
SM 11" | 22.99 | 6 slices |
MED 13" | 27.00 | 8 slices |
LRG 15" | 30.99 | 10 slices |
PARTY 18" | 36.99 | 12 slices |
cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, red
onions, bacon & fresh herbs
ENTRÉES
or vegetable
POLLO / CHICKEN ENTRÉES
CHICKEN FINGERS
17.99 |
SUPREMA DI POLLO
26.99 |
POLLO ALLA MARSALA
26.99 |
mushrooms & marsala wine sauce
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA
25.99 |
mozzarella
CHICKEN FLORENTINE
29.99 |
CHICKEN GALLINA
29.99 |
CHEF SPECIAL
30.99 |
VITELLO ENTRÉES
VITELLO ALLA PARMIGIANA
26.99 |
& mozzarella cheese
SCALLOPINE AL LIMONE
28.99 |
SCALLOPINE MARSALA
28.99 |
MANZO / STEAK ENTRÉES
BISTECCA DI NEW YORK ALLA GRIGLIA
36.99 |
herb & black peppercorn sauce
OSSO BOCCO
33.99 |
MARE / FROM THE SEA ENTRÉES
FILETTO DI SALMONE GRIGLIATO
29.99 |
BLACK TIGER SHRIMPS
33.99 |
wine lemon sauce
RISOTTO
RISOTTO VERDORA
25.99 |
fresh garlic herbs & parmesan cheese
RISOTTO FUNGHI
25.99 |
topped with shaved podeano cheese & truffle oil
RISOTTO BIANCA
26.99 |
shaved podeano cheese in white wine sauce
RISOTTO DI MARE
31.99 |
shrimp, calamari, fresh garlic herbs, tomato sauce,
parmesan cheese & saffron broth
PASTAS
LINGUINE ALLA MARINARA*
28.99 |
or white wine sauce
PENNE INTERGRALI
21.99 |
sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, roasted garlic,
fresh basil & fresh diced tomatoes
PENNE ALLA ARRABIATA
16.99 |
TORTELLINI QUATTRO FORMAGGI
19.99 |
cheeses in light cream sauce
SPAGHETTINI AL POMODORO
16.99 |
PENNE CON SALFICCE
21.99 |
roasted garlic, spinach in light tomato sauce
FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
18.99 | ||
With Chicken | 23.98 |
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
21.99 |
FUSSILLI ALLA PRIMAVERA
19.99 |
GNOCCHI
17.99 | ||
With Meat Sauce | 21.99 | |
With Alfredo Sauce | 20.99 |
LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE
21.99 |
PENNE CACCIATORE
22.99 |
CREAM & MUSHROOM
22.99 |
HOMEMADE RAVIOLI
19.99 | ||
With chicken | 23.99 |
HOMEMADE MEAT RAVIOLI
21.99 |
in rose sauce
HOMEMADE CANNELLONI
Cheese | 19.99 | |
Meat | 19.99 |
Il Fornaro special style {cheese or meat}
SALMON PENNE
22.99 |
PENNE VEGI
22.99 |
broccoli, black olives & bocconcini in pink sauce
FUSILLI
22.99 |
garlic & goat cheese in pesto tomato cream sauce
FETTUCCINI IL FORNARO
21.99 |
GNOCCHI CON POLLO & SPINACH
21.99 |
tomato sauce with fresh herbs
AVENUE FAVOURITE
19.99 |
AGLIO E OLIO
21.99 |
spinach & jalapeño aglio e olio
LINGUINE TENDERLOIN
22.99 |
vegetables in light tomato broth
SPAGHETTI PRAWN*
23.99 |
served aglio e olio
LINGUINE CARBORNARA
22.99 |
PENNE CAPRI
22.99 |
lemon garlic olive oil topped with Grana padano
SIDES
ONION RINGS
Med | 11.99 | |
Lrg | 14.99 |
FRENCH FRIES
11.99 | ||
14.99 |
GARLIC BREAD
4.99 | ||
With Cheese | 7.99 |
STEAMED VEGETABLES
17.99 |
DESSERTS
birthday parties, please ask for varieties
TARTUFFO
9.99 |
ICE CREAM
9.99 |
CRÈME BRULÈE
11.00 |
TIRAMISU
12.00 |
CHEESECAKE
11.00 |
CHOCOLATE FUDGE
11.00 |
BEVERAGES
SAN PELLEGRINO
Sm | 4.50 | |
Lrg | 7.50 |
SOFT DRINK
2.99 |
BRIO
3.99 |
ICED TEA
3.99 |
JUICES
4.00 |
ORANGINA
4.00 |
IL FORNARO DELIVERY SPECIALS
Dinner for two
35.00 |

* Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice and are displayed for informational purposes only.
Catering
Let us help you with your special occasions. Whether it’s a wedding reception, anniversary party, family reunion, or a business luncheon; from 30 people to 100+ people or more; we will take very special care of you.
Special Occasions
Our restaurant is a great place to hold your wedding rehearsal dinner, anniversary party, business dinner meeting, etc. It is a completely separate room that can be closed off and completely private. We have several dinner choices available and will be happy to discuss them with you. For more information, please contact us.
Catering
Your Place or Ours? Il Fornaro can cater to all your needs. Birthdays, first Communion, Baptism, anniversary, barmitzvah, business luncheon, or a corporate event? We are confident that your next get together will be a more memorable one with our catering service.
Personal Chef
Is company coming over? Let our personal chef pamper you and your guests. Our personal chef will take care of the dinner so you can enjoy your company. Your personal chef uses only the freshest ingredients. We specialize in dinner parties, cocktail parties and family functions. Our Personal Chef is fully certified and will make your event memorable. Something else in mind? Just call us.
Group Functions

We can accommodate large and small groups and offer private and semi-private seating inside and outside. We offer pre-set menus that will surely satisfy your craving. We can also provide special banquet, catering and in-house services to meet your special needs.
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Reservations
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