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HOURS & CONTACT
We are accepting indoor as well as outdoor reservations.
This year our patio is fully covered with a protective tent so you can enjoy your favourite Il Fornello classics rain or shine.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday to Thursday: 4 – 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 4 – 10pm
Sunday: 4 – 8:30pm
please call us directly if you are unable to book online
905 427 1110
95 Kingston Road East, Ajax
Just West of Salem Road
ORDER ONLINE
Order and pay online using our Ambassador app,
and enjoy exclusive specials.
Or you can still call us
during business hours to order:
905 427 1110
TAKE-OUT
*We continue to offer pick up. Please order online through ambassador or call us 905 427 1110*
GROUP DINING/CATERING
View our Group Dining page and our Catering menu:
ANTIPASTI
BREAD & BUTTER
2.95
BREAD & OLIVE OIL AND BALSAMIC
2.95
GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE
Toasted garlic bread with mozzarella 5.25 / 9.95
BRUSCHETTA
Calabrese bread toasted & topped with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes & basil 9.95
with goat’s cheese add 2.95 / with mozzarella add 2.50
OLIVES
Warm mixed olives with garlic & chillies 9.50
CALAMARI FRITTI
Crispy fried calamari with lemon caper aioli & marinara sauce 15.95
MUSSELS
In a spicy tomato broth OR a white wine garlic broth 17.95
BEEF CARPACCIO
Thinly sliced beef served with shaved grana padano cheese, truffle aioli & crostini 20.95
FRIED BOCCONCINI
Lightly breaded & fried baby mozzarella balls with house-made tomato red pepper jam 11.95
ANTIPASTO PLATE
Prosciutto, spicy salami, asiago, grana padano, warm olives, crostini 21.95
ARANCINI
Four arborio rice balls filled with ricotta & spinach fried then finished with grated pecorino, served with marinara sauce 14.95
MEATBALL APPETIZER
Four house-made, wood-oven baked beef & ricotta meatballs, pomodoro sauce, ricotta, basil, served with two pieces of garlic bread 16.95
INSALATE
add: bacon 3.00 / 6 oz. grilled chicken breast 7.50 / grilled salmon 12.95 / anchovies 2.10 / shrimp (4) 8.00 / vegan heura chicken 5.95 / vegan heura meatballs (4) 5.95
MISTA SALAD
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber with a white balsamic honey vinaigrette 9.00 / 12.00
CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan & croutons 10.75 / 16.35
AVOCADO CASHEW CAESAR
Crispy romaine with an avocado, cashew, lemon based dressing topped with our own plant-based parmesan cheese *contains nuts 10.75 / 16.35
ROMA SALAD
Mixed greens, goat’s cheese, toasted walnuts, sweety drop peppers, balsamic vinaigrette 10.75 / 16.35
BEET SALAD
Beets, arugula, goat’s cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette 10.75 / 16.35
VEGAN GREEK SALAD
Mixed greens, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbed tofu feta 10.75 / 16.35
MAINS
SALMON
Grilled Atlantic salmon, fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables & lemon caper aioli 26.95
LAMB SHANK
Braised New Zealand lamb shank with pan jus, seasonal vegetables, garlic mash potatoes 27.95
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan, served on linguini pomodoro 25.95
CHICKEN ASIAGO
Chicken breast stuffed with asiago, spinach & caramelized onions with garlic mash, seasonal vegetables & honey mustard cream sauce 26.95
PASTA
add: crumbled sausage 5.00 / shrimp (4) 8.00 / chicken 4.15 / meatballs 6.95 / vegan heura chicken 5.95 / vegan heura meatballs (4) 5.95
substitute: cream sauce 2.00 / rosé sauce 1.50 / gluten-free rice pasta 2.00*
SEAFOOD LINGUINI
Shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, calamari in tomato sauce 24.95
PENNE CAPRI
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, parmesan 20.95
LASAGNA
Layered with bolognese sauce, mozzarella, béchamel, tomato sauce 19.95
CHEESE CANNELLONI
Ricotta & spinach filled cannelloni, mushrooms, cream, tomato sauce, parmesan, mozzarella 19.95
PAPPARDELLE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Broad noodle pasta with crumbled Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, olive oil garlic sauce finished with grana padano & arugula 19.95
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
Tomato, beef & prosciutto bolognese sauce 19.95
SPAGHETTI & TOMATO SAUCE
Our house-made tomato sauce, fresh basil 15.95
SPICY PENNE
Spicy tomato sauce, garlic, chillies 15.95
GNOCCHI ASIAGO
House-made gnocchi with asiago cream sauce, spinach & crispy shallots 20.95
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
House-made beef & ricotta meatballs, tomato sauce 18.95
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
White wine, cream & butter sauce, parmesan, fresh chives 18.95
PAPPARDELLE STEFANO
Broad noodle pasta with slowly braised short ribs in tomato sauce 25.95
LINGUINI POLLO PESTO *contains nuts
Grilled chicken, pesto, cream, cherry tomatoes 21.95
RIGATONI FUNGHI
Wild mushrooms, parmesan, cream sauce 19.50
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Tomato & cream vodka sauce with cherry tomatoes & fresh chives 18.50
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
Ricotta & squash filled ravioli in a parmesan, squash cream sauce, wilted spinach, crispy sage 20.95
*While we do our best to accommodate guests with gluten free options, we cannot guarantee against cross contamination for those with celiac.
PIZZA
add: prosciutto 3.25 / spicy salami 3.25 / Italian sausage 3.25 / chicken 4.25 / bacon 3.25 / Italian ham 3.25 / sun-dried tomatoes 3.50 / green peppers 2.15 / olives 2.15 / mushrooms 2.15 / roasted red peppers 3.50 / onions 2.15 / pineapple 2.15 / broccoli 2.15
substitute: gluten-free crust 3.75* / fior di latte 2.25 / goat’s cheese 4.25
plant based mozzarella 2.00
PIZZA CARNE
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, green pepper 16.50
PROSCIUTTO & ARUGULA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, grana padano, dressed arugula 17.50
HAWAIIAN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, Italian ham 15.95
CHEESE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella 13.95
SAUSAGE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, crumbled Italian sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms 16.95
VEGETARIAN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onion, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach 15.95
MUSHROOM PIZZA
Extra virgin olive oil, wild mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, arugula 15.95
BACON PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, onions, mushrooms 15.95
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, slow roasted chicken, chipotle BBQ sauce, roasted red peppers, charred red onions 16.95
PIZZA DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives 16.95
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil 15.95
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni 15.95
VEGAN PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, plant based mozzarella, fresh basil 17.00
PIZZA CARCIOFI
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, basil 16.95
FIG PIZZA
Mascarpone, prosciutto, figs, shaved parmigiana, honey, arugula 18.50
GORGONZOLA PIZZA*contains nuts
Gorgonzola, pears, caramelized onions, walnuts, arugula 18.50
SMOKED SALMON PIZZA
Smoked salmon, mozzarella, panna di cucina (mascarpone cream), arugula, capers, lemon 18.50
PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA *contains nuts
Olive oil, pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, pine nuts 18.50
*While we do our best to accommodate guests with gluten free options, we cannot guarantee against cross contamination for those with celiac.
APPETIZERS
BREAD & OLIVE OIL AND BALSAMIC
2.95
VEGAN GARLIC BREAD & VEGAN MOZZARELLA
5.25 / 9.95
AVOCADO CASHEW CAESAR *contains nuts
Crispy romaine with an avocado, cashew, lemon juice based dressing topped with our plant-based parmesan cheese 10.75 / 16.35
VEGAN GREEK SALAD *NEW*
Mixed greens, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes,
herbed tofu feta 10.75 / 16.35
VEGAN ARANCINI
Classic Italian rice balls stuffed with plant-based mozzarella, peas, baked & served with marinara sauce (gluten-free) 11.95
VEGAN MEATBALLS & GARLIC BREAD *contains nuts
Eight plant-based meatballs in tomato sauce with vegan mozzarella & vegan parmesan with basil. Served with one piece of vegan garlic bread 13.95
PIZZA
VEGAN PEPPERONI PIZZA *NEW* contains wheat
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, vegan pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers 18.95
VEGAN SMOKED CARROT PIZZA *contains nuts
Pizza bianco with olive oil, smoked carrot, cashew based cream cheese, capers, red onions & dill 18.25
VEGAN PIZZA BIANCO E FUNGHI *contains nuts
Pizza Bianco with mushrooms, rosemary, black olives, arugula, pine nuts, truffle oil, cashew cheese sauce 18.25
VEGAN SAUSAGE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fennel sausage, roasted red peppers, basil 18.25
VEGAN PIZZA MELANZANE
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, eggplant, olives, tomatoes 18.25
VEGAN PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil 17.00
VEGAN PIZZA CARCIOFI
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, basil 18.25
VEGAN PESTO PIZZA *pesto contains nuts
Pesto, plant-based mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions 18.25
VEGAN PIZZA POLLO
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, Heura chicken, black olives, roasted red peppers, basil 18.95
PASTA
VEGAN MAC & CHEESE *NEW* contains nuts
In a cashew cheese sauce, baked & finished with spicy breadcrumbs 17.25
VEGAN RIGATONI SALSICCIA *NEW* contains nuts
Tomato sauce, pinto bean fennel sausage, baby kale, finished with cashew cream sauce 21.00
VEGAN RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
Lentil & mushroom bolognese sauce 20.50
PLANT-POWERED CLASSIC LASAGNA *contains nuts
Artisanal creamy cashew almond mozzarella, tofu ricotta & kale marinara sauce, plant-based parmesan 20.95
VEGAN PENNE ALLA NORMA
Eggplant, cherry tomatoes, chillies, garlic, red wine, tomato sauce 18.75
VEGAN SPAGHETTI *pesto contains nuts
With pesto, cherry tomatoes & vegetables 17.95
VEGAN SPAGHETTI CAPRI *contains nuts
Heura plant-based chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato, olive oil, garlic, plant-based parmesan 21.95
VEGAN SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS *contains nuts
Heura meatballs in a pomodoro sauce with plant-based parmesan 20.95
PLANT BASED INGREDIENTS
VEGAN BUTTER / refined coconut oil, Ripple pea-protein, olive oil, sea salt, non-GMO soy lecithin
RIPPLE PEA-PROTEIN / pea protein, sunflower oil, organic cane sugar, algal oil, water, contains less than 0.5% of vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, calcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, natural flavours, sea salt, organic guar gum, gellan gum
SAUSAGE / vital wheat gluten, organic pinto, white or kidney beans, tamari, nutritional yeast, paprika, fennel, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, sage, basil, parsley, onion powder, brown sugar
HEURA MEATBALLS / water, rehydrated soy protein, sunflower oil, rice flour, contains 2% or less of: onion, maltodextrin, sugar, beet extract, vegetable fiber, methylcellulose, salt, black pepper, natural aroma, iron, B12
VEGAN CHICKEN / water, soy concentrate, olive oil, salt, aroma, spices (paprika powder, dextrose, onion powder, ground pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper, onion, rosemary, ginger, nutmeg, mace, cardamom), B12
GLUTEN FREE FUSILLI PASTA / brown rice, water
PLANT-BASED CHEESES
CASHEW CREAM (PIZZA BIANCO E FUNGHI) / yellow miso, coconut oil, cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, sea salt
CASHEW CREAM CHEESE (SMOKED SALMON PIZZA) / raw cashews, almonds, apple cider vinegar, refined coconut oil, coconut milk, agar flakes, lemon juice, sea salt
PLANT-BASED PARMESAN / raw unsalted cashews, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, fine sea salt, garlic powder
VEGAN RICOTTA / cashews, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic, organic onion & garlic powder, sea salt, olive oil, organic yellow onion, tofu
PLANT BASED MOZZARELLA / Organic soy milk, Organic refined coconut oil, Organic tapioca flour, Organic apple cider vinegar, Kappa carrageenan, Sea salt
LASAGNA CASHEW ALMOND MOZZARELLA RICOTTA / cashews, almonds, tofu, agar agar, onion, garlic, salt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, onion & garlic powder, coconut milk, coconut oil
We’re making it even easier to embrace plant-based eating. Introducing #MeatlessMondays! Try the new and improved Beyond Meat Burger served with your choice of sweet potato fries or avocado cashew caesar salad. Also featuring our signature Vegan Margherita Pizza topped with plant-based mozzarella and fresh basil. Add plant-based pepperoni, pinto bean sausage or Heura chicken – we bet you won’t even miss the meat!
Dine in only.
VEGAN PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil 10.00
additional toppings extra:
our Vegan Pepperoni $4
our Pinto Bean Sausage $4
Heura Vegan Chicken $4
BEYOND BURGER
Beyond Beef burger with vegan cheddar from Violife, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, vegan red pepper mayonnaise served with sweet potato fries or avocado caesar salad 17.00
View PDF for extensive wine list
TAKEOUT WINE BOTTLE SPECIALS
FANTINI FARNESE PINOT GRIGIO IGP ’17
Abruzzo, Italy $25
CHIANTI
Querceto, Toscano, Italy $30
FANTINI FARNESE MONTEPULCIANO ’17
Abruzzo, Italy $25
SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
Please ask your server 7.95
TIRAMISÙ
House-made with layers of coffee & liqueur soaked biscuits & mascarpone cheese 8.95
CARROT CAKE
Carrot cake with pineapple, coconut, walnuts, cashews & almonds layered & iced with cream cheese & honey icing 7.95 *contains nuts
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
The traditional creamy egg custard, crunchy caramel glaze 9.95
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ CAKE
House made warm chocolate soufflé cake 8.95
add vanilla or chocolate ice cream 2.50
SORBET
Please ask your server 5.25
ICE CREAM
Chocolate or Vanilla 4.95
VEGAN DESSERTS
VEGAN TIRAMISU *contains nuts
Home made white cake/lady fingers with espresso coffee, simple mascarpone made of cashew and coconut cream dusted with cocoa 8.50
COFFEE & TEA
COFFEE / TEA 2.50
ESPRESSO 2.50 / double 2.95
LATTE/CAPPUCCINO 3.55
substitute plant based milk add .75
*served with almond biscotti
AQUAVITI E DISTILLATI
PORT 2 oz
Taylor Fladgate L.B.V 8.00
Taylor Fladgate 10 year 10.00
COGNAC 1 oz
Courvoisier V.S. 10.00
Hennesy V.S.O.P 10.00
Remy Martin V.S.O.P. 16.00
Remy Martin X.O. 25.00
AMARO NONINO QUINTESSENTIA 1 oz 10.00
SPECIALTY COFFEES
1 oz $7
SPANISH
Brandy, Kahlúa, coffee, whipped cream
B-52
Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, Bailey’s, coffee, whipped cream
BLUEBERRY TEA
Grand Marnier, Amaretto, tea
MONTE CRISTO
Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, Brandy, coffee, whipped cream
IRISH
Jameson Irish Whiskey, coffee, whipped cream
$10.00
for kids 10 and under // accompanied by an adult
includes one small soft drink andchocolate or vanilla ice cream or sorbet
PIZZA
hand crafted, wood-oven baked
vegan cheese available 1.00
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, cheese
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni
PASTA
PASTA POMODORO
Penne with tomato sauce
PASTA BURRO
Penne with butter sauce
PASTA BOLOGNESE
Penne with meat sauce
PASTA ALFREDO
Penne with cream sauce
POLLO
CHICKEN FINGERS
Breaded chicken tenders, dipping sauce & fries
ADD ONS
Add to Any Order 2.00
Chicken or Meatballs or Fries
