DANFORTH GROUP DINING

Please contact olivia@ilfornello.com for any questions.
Allotted event time
3 hours
Cake & Sweet Accommodation Fee
$30
Cake Cutting Fee
$15
Tablecloths
$2/ table
menus
Each guest chooses an appetizer, main course, and dessert.
APPETIZER
bread for the table
and choice of
CAESAR SALAD
Crispy romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, shaved parmigiano reggiano, croutons
AVOCADO CASHEW CAESAR
Crispy romaine with an avocado, cashew, lemon juice based dressing topped with croutons & our own plant-based parmesan cheese
ROMA SALAD
Mixed greens, goat’s cheese, toasted walnuts, roasted red peppers, balsamic vinaigrette
BRUSCHETTA POMODORO +$2 per piece
Grilled ciabatta topped with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, basil
ANTIPASTO +$5 per person
Prosciutto, spicy salami, asiago, grana padano, warm olives, crostini
CALAMARI FRITTI +$5 per person
Crispy, fried calamari with aioli
MAINS
choice of
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
House made beef & ricotta meatballs, pomodoro sauce
PLANT-BASED SPAGHETTI CAPRI *contains nuts
Plant-based chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato, olive oil, garlic, plant-based parmesan
ORECCHIETTE FUNGHI
With wild mushrooms in a truffle cream sauce
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
White wine, cream & butter sauce, parmesan
PIZZA DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives
PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
CHICKEN ASIAGO +$5 per person
Chicken breast stuffed with asiago cheese, spinach and caramelized onions in a honey mustard cream sauce with mashed potatoes & vegetables
GRILLED SALMON +$5 per person
With seasonal vegetables & fingerling potatoes, side butter sauce
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA +$4 per person
Breaded chicken scaloppine, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan, spaghetti pomodoro
STEAK +$15 per person
10oz striploin steak grilled to your liking, served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, peppercorn demi glace
DESSERT
choice of
CARROT CAKE
Carrot cake with pineapple, coconut, raisins, walnuts, cashews & almonds layered & iced with cream cheese & honey icing
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ CAKE
House made warm chocolate soufflé cake
TIRAMISÙ
House-made with layers of coffee & liqueur soaked biscuits & mascarpone cheese
PLANT-BASED DESSERT OF THE DAY
Each guest chooses an appetizer, main course, and dessert.
APPETIZERS
choice of
SOUP OF THE DAY
CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan & croutons
ARANCINI (2)
Lightly breaded & fried tomato rice balls with mozzarella & parmigiano, paprika aioli
MISTA SALAD
Mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes & lemon dressing
MAINS
choice of
TURKEY PROVOLONE SANDWICH
Turkey, provolone, stracciatella, iceberg lettuce & muffaletta on a grilled foccacia, served with salad
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Tomato & cream vodka sauce, cherry tomatoes
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
With a tomato, beef bolognese sauce
PIZZA DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
DESSERT
choice of
TIRAMISU
House-made with layers of coffee & liqueur soaked biscuits & mascarpone cheese
CARROT CAKE
Two layer carrot cake with pineapple, raisins, apples, walnuts, cream cheese icing
PIZZA
Hand Crafted, Wood-Oven Baked
CHEESE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella 10.00
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni 11.00
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil 10.00
HAWAIIAN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, ham 11.00
PLANT-BASED PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, vegan pepperoni 11.00
PLANT-BASED CHEESE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella 10.00
PASTA
PASTA POMODORO
Penne with tomato sauce 10.00
PASTA BURRO
Penne with butter sauce 10.00
PASTA BOLOGNESE
Penne with meat sauce 11.00
PASTA ALFREDO
Penne with cream sauce 11.00
ADD ONS
Chicken 4.00
Meatballs 4.00
Gluten free noodle 1.00
Non dairy cheese 1.00
FAQ
How do I make a group dining reservation?
To make a group dining reservation, please submit a Group Request Form, and we will respond within 24-48 hours.
Is there a time limit on my group reservation?
Yes, there is a three hour time limit for all group reservations.
Can some of my guests order from the prix fixe menu, and some from the regular dining menu?
No, all guests must order from either a prix fixe menu, or a regular dining menu. All guests must order from the same menu. Kids under the age of 10 can order from the Kids menu – they are not required to order from a dining or prix fixe menu.
Prix Fixe menus can be altered to accommodate any guests who are vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and/or any other allergy dietary requirements.
Can I create my own custom menu?
Yes. We require at least two weeks notice if you would like to create your own custom menu.
Can I print my own version of your menus to match my decor?
Yes – but any menu that is printed externally must be an exact replication of the IL FORNELLO Danforth menu items and descriptions
Can I bring in a cake or dessert?
Absolutely! Please note that we charge a $30.00 Cake Accommodation Fee for any outside dessert brought in. We will provide you with everything you need to cut and serve your cake to your guests – plates, napkins, forks, and a cake knife. If you wish for our staff to cut, plate, and serve your cake as a course, it will be subject to an additional $15.00 cake cutting fee.
Do you offer tablecloths?
We offer white linen tablecloths to rent for $2.00 per cloth used. We use one tablecloth per four guests. Tablecloths must be booked in advance.
Do you charge auto-gratuity?
We reserve the right to charge an 18% auto-gratuity for all parties over 10 guests.
Can I pay for all of the food for my guests, but not drinks?
Yes, we can bill guests individually for drinks. Please let us know your billing requirements prior to your event.
