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Il Fornello- Oakville
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 baked, Neapolitan style, thin crust pizza that Torontonians were able to experience pizza the way it was meant to be enjoyed.
Now there is an il FORNELLO, Italian kitchen and bar in seven neighbourhoods in the GTA (with more to come), still making the best pizza you have ever tasted and offering a delicious selection of 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.
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39 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 39 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(23)
- neighborhood gem(14)
- special occasion(14)
- fit for foodies(13)
- great for lunch(10)
- kid-friendly(10)
Il Fornello- Oakville Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It is our 2nd time at Il Fornello and the service was excellent. Both times we had wonderful waiters. A very pleasant and energetic male waiter."
Dined on 6/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good...but noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, the food and service was very good, just wish that the noise level didn't make conversation difficult at times. The wood oven pizza is especially tasty, with many combinations to choose from."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good neighbourhood option for dinner. Disappointed by the portion of the grilled calamari and shrimp - also a very small portion. But linguini carbonara and rose gnocchi were great. Caesar salad is consistent delicious."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 4 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Appreciated the server leaving us to chat (3 girlfriends) without rushing choosing menu items etc.
Forgot the balsamic vinegar when she brought olive oil and bread - never did bring it."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasantly surprised
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service was great. Would recommend this place."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"food was tasty but the portions were very small for the price."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 7 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
out of town dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"overall interior, including sitting set-up could use an updating.
tha plaza location is a bit of turnoff. (compared to other gta locations.)
above those , food and service is very good (friendly staff) which are considered more important to me!!!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is not a Review!! We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is not a Review!!
We love the food and the staff at Il Fornellos!! And we have all been there many times and will continue to do so.
I would not want to say this to anyone else, however, may I say to Il F. that the dishes that 2 guests ordered (large pasta with some cream cheese on top to blend in with the spices.. $22 per dish, if I remember correctly) is not a dish they would order again. Not a complaint but an observation. The rest of the food was excellent.
Thank you all for your wonderful smiles and ambience."
We love the food and the staff at Il Fornellos!! And we have all been there many times and will continue to do so.
I would not want to say this to anyone else, however, may I say to Il F. that the dishes that 2 guests ordered (large pasta with some cream cheese on top to blend in with the spices.. $22 per dish, if I remember correctly) is not a dish they would order again. Not a complaint but an observation. The rest of the food was excellent.
Thank you all for your wonderful smiles and ambience."
Dined on 21/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very busy restaurant and would
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very busy restaurant and would definitely recommend a reservation but the service was quick and the food was excellent! Our favorite was the smoked salmon and goat cheese ravioli with vodka cream sauce--so decadent!
Great selection of pastas and wood-fired pizzas, interesting salads and desserts that are big enough to share.
Very reasonably priced, especially since the quality of the food is so high. Would definitely return to sample other dishes."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view
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Review 10 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great as always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to the Il Fornello downtown and loved it, so I thought I would give the one in Oakville a try because its closer. Very pleased, service was definitely the highlight! The server was very helpful and polite, as well, upon leaving the owner thanked us for visiting. The food was just as good as the one downtown. Definitely recommend!"
Dined on 14/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed ourselves and will
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed ourselves and will return in the immediate future."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good. Pizza's were
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good. Pizza's were well done but in terms of the service, we rushed out very quickly. We didn't have time to sit, relax and enojoy our food. I don't think I'll be back."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
was not what i expected was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"was not what i expected was hoping for more"
Dined on 22/03/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 14 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
always extremely consistent,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"always extremely consistent, both food and service."
Dined on 14/03/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food & service keeps
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food & service keeps us coming back!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The waiter was a character;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The waiter was a character; friendly and funny, which helped our date go well.
Food was excellent, perfectly cooked with great flavour. I had the roasted pork loin. She had the salmon."
Food was excellent, perfectly cooked with great flavour. I had the roasted pork loin. She had the salmon."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Il Fornello- Oakville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Amazing server, he was helpful,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing server, he was helpful, gave me and my friend enough to chat and enjoy a leisurely meal on Friday night.
The welcome we received from the greeters/ hostesses was severely unacceptable. Neither smiled, neither said hello - by far the worst welcome I have received at any good establishment (ranging from McDonald's to Michelin star restaurants).
I wa excited to hear the lentil soup was vegan friendly - however, sadly it was grey mush. Either take it off the special list, or fix it quick. Pasta though was great, perfectly al dente.
Definitely good parts of the experience, but a couple issues need to be addressed."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Fornello- Oakville
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate