HOURS & CONTACT
OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING AND TAKEOUT
Monday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 4:00pm – 9:30pm
Thursday to Saturday: 12:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-8:30pm
HOLIDAY HOURS
Dec 24: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Dec 25/26: CLOSED
Dec 31: 12:00pm-10:00pm
Jan 1: 4:30pm-9:00pm
LUNCHES
Open for lunches on Wednesdays starting on December 7
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 16.95
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 21.95
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 22.95
ARANCINI
Four arborio rice balls filled with parmesan & mushrooms, fried then finished with grated pecorino, served with marinara sauce 14.00
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
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 27.45
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan, served on linguini pomodoro 26.45
CHICKEN ASIAGO
Chicken breast stuffed with asiago, spinach & caramelized onions with garlic mash, seasonal vegetables & honey mustard cream sauce 27.45
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
Breaded & lightly fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan 19.95
PASTA
add: crumbled sausage 5.00 / shrimp (4) 8.00 / chicken 4.95 / meatballs 6.95 / vegan heura chicken 5.95 / vegan gluten-free meatballs 6.95
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 25.95
PENNE CAPRI
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, parmesan 21.95
MEAT LASAGNA
Layered with bolognese sauce, mozzarella, béchamel, tomato sauce 21.95
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 20.95
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 21.95
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
House-made beef & ricotta meatballs, tomato sauce 20.95
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
White wine, cream & butter sauce, parmesan, fresh chives 19.50
LINGUINI POLLO PESTO *contains nuts
Grilled chicken, pesto, cream, cherry tomatoes 23.95
RIGATONI FUNGHI
Wild mushrooms, parmesan, cream sauce 20.95
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Tomato & cream vodka sauce with cherry tomatoes & fresh chives 19.95
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
Ricotta & squash filled ravioli in a parmesan, squash cream sauce, wilted spinach, crispy sage 21.95
SPAGHETTI GAMBERETTO
In a tomato pesto tarragon sauce with shrimp 21.95
PAPPARDELLE STEFANO
Broad noodle pasta with slowly braised short ribs in pomodoro sauce 29.95
*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 4.25* / 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 17.95
PROSCIUTTO & ARUGULA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, grana padano, dressed arugula 17.95
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 17.95
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 16.95
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, slow roasted chicken, chipotle BBQ sauce, roasted red peppers, charred red onions 17.95
PIZZA DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives 16.95
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil 14.95
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni 16.95
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 19.95
GORGONZOLA PIZZA *contains nuts
Gorgonzola, pears, caramelized onions, walnuts, arugula 20.95
SMOKED SALMON PIZZA
Smoked salmon, mozzarella, panna di cucina (mascarpone cream), arugula, capers, lemon 20.95
PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA *contains nuts
Olive oil, pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, pine nuts 20.95
MEATBALL PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, house made meatballs, grana padano, basil 17.95
*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 & FLAT BREAD *contains nuts
Three gluten-free meatballs, oven baked in our tomato sauce served with gluten-free flatbread 16.95
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 19.95
VEGAN PIZZA BIANCO E FUNGHI *contains nuts
Pizza Bianco with mushrooms, rosemary, black olives, arugula, pine nuts, truffle oil, cashew cheese sauce 19.95
VEGAN SAUSAGE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, pinto bean fennel sausage, roasted red peppers, basil 19.95
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
VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE MEATBALL PIZZA
Gluten free crust, tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, meatballs, basil, plant based parmesan cheese 22.00
PASTA
add vegan heura chicken 5.95 / vegan gluten-free meatballs 6.95
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
VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE LASAGNA
Gluten free noodles with slow cooked vegan bolognese layered with basil & spinach, whipped tofu ricotta, topped with vegan mozzarella cheese (nut-free) 20.95
VEGAN PENNE ALLA NORMA
Eggplant, cherry tomatoes, chillies, garlic, red wine, tomato sauce 18.75
VEGAN PESTO 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 22.95
VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE FUSILLI & MEATBALLS*contains nuts
With pomodoro sauce & plant based parmesan 23.95
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
$12 PIZZAS
Monday-Thursday, dine in only
Not valid on statutory or civic holidays
Not valid for the month of December
Please note that there are no substitutions
Additional toppings & gluten free crusts are extra
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil
PIZZA DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni
PIZZA CARCIOFI
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, basil
VEGETARIAN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onion, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach
HAWAIIAN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, Italian ham
VEGAN PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil
VEGAN PIZZA CARCIOFI
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, basil
VEGAN PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, vegan pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers
COMFORT PASTA OF THE DAY – PENNE ALLA VODKA $14
Tomato & cream vodka sauce with cherry tomatoes & fresh chives
VEGAN PASTA OF THE DAY – VEGAN PENNE ALLA NORMA $14
Eggplant, cherry tomatoes, chillies, garlic, red wine, tomato sauce
COCKTAILS
MINT CHOCOLATE MARTINI
Vodka, mint liqueur, creme de cacao, cream 13.00
*vegan option available with plant-based milk
HOLIDAY VACAY
Malibu, peach schnapps, hot chocolate, whipped cream, cinnamon 11.00
TERRY’S NEGRONI
Gin, creme de cacao, kahlua, grand marnier 12.00
WINTERBERRY SPRITZ (MOCKTAIL)
Mint, simple syrup, cranberry, apple, soda, berries 5.00
*add prosecco for 4.00
STARTERS
SOUP OF THE DAY
Ask your server for today’s soup 10.00
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Served with lemon & cocktail sauce 14.95
MAINS
PENNE FUNGHI E CARNE
Beef tenderloin tips & mushroom in a brandy cream sauce, finished with grana padano 28.95
DESSERT
RED VELVET CAKE
Moist velvet cake with a touch of cocoa, layered with cream cheese icing 7.95
COCKTAIL FEATURE
BLOODY CAESAR
Vodka, worcestershire, tabasco, Clamato juice 8.00 / double 10.00
MINI PIZZA
with caesar, mista, or avocado caesar salad
PIZZA DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives 17.00
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil 16.00
*plant-based version available
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni 16.00
LUNCH PASTA
LUNCH PENNE CAPRI
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, parmesan 16.00
*plant based version available +2.00
APPETIZERS
choice of:
SOUP OF THE DAY
Please ask your server
MISTA SALAD
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber with white balsamic honey vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan & croutons
AVOCADO CASHEW CAESAR
Crispy romaine with an avocado, cashew, lemon based dressing topped with our own plant-based parmesan cheese *contains nuts
BRUSCHETTA (2 pieces)
Calabrese bread toasted & topped with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes & basil
MAINS
choice of:
ROMA SALAD + GRILLED CHICKEN
Mixed greens, goat’s cheese, toasted walnuts, sweety drop peppers, balsamic topped with a grilled chicken breast
PENNE CAPRI
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, parmesan
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
Tomato, beef & prosciutto bolognese sauce
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil (vegan option available)
PROSCIUTTO & ARUGULA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, grana padano, dressed arugula
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
White wine, cream & butter sauce, parmesan, fresh chives
CHEESECAKE
New York style with blueberry compote 7.95
TIRAMISÙ
House-made with layers of coffee & liqueur soaked biscuits & mascarpone cheese 8.95
CARROT CAKE
Carrot Cake with raisins, toasted coconut, chopped walnuts, and spices layered with cream cheese icing 7.95 *contains nuts
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
The traditional creamy egg custard, crunchy caramel glaze 8.95
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
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
1.5 oz $10
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 3.00
Chicken or Meatballs or Fries
You can now take your favourite meals at Il Fornello home with you! Enjoy a wide selection of frozen prepared foods, including vegan and gluten-free options.
Lasagna Bolognese
4 pieces
Ingredients: House-made, layered with bolognese sauce, mozzarella, béchamel, tomato sauce
$30.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
4 pieces
Ingredients: House-made, breaded & lightly fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan
$28.00
Cheese Cannelloni
6 pieces
Ingredients: Ricotta & spinach filled cannelloni, mushrooms, cream, tomato sauce, parmesan, mozzarella
$25.00
Vegan Gluten-Free Lasagna
4 pieces
Ingredients: Gluten free noodles with slow cooked vegan bolognese layered with basil & spinach, whipped tofu ricotta, topped with vegan mozzarella cheese (nut-free)
$30.00
Vegan Gluten-Free Arancini
8 pieces
Ingredients: Classic Italian rice balls stuffed with plant-based mozzarella, peas, baked & served with marinara sauce
$15.00
Meatballs & Pomodoro Sauce
8 pieces
House-made, wood-oven baked beef & ricotta meatballs, pomodoro sauce, ricotta, basil
$15.00
Pomodoro Sauce
500mL
Ingredients: House-made tomato sauce
$7.00
Bolognese Sauce
500mL
Ingredients: House-made beef & tomato sauce
$9.00
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Lasagna Bolognese
Allow lasagna to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Allow eggplant parmigiana to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes.
Cheese Cannelloni
Allow cannelloni to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
Vegan Gluten-Free Lasagna
Allow lasagna to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes.
Vegan Gluten-Free Arancini
Allow arancini to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 15-17 minutes.
Meatballs & Pomodoro Sauce
Allow meatballs to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
Pomodoro Sauce
Warm on stovetop over medium heat.
Bolognese Sauce
Warm on stovetop over medium heat.
