Lacto
Ovo
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with separate, extensive plant-base menu - ask for it. Among the choices offered are brunch skillet and belgian waffles, rigatoni bolognese with beyond meat, chickpea meatloaf, and multiple varieities of pizzas. Has vegan desserts and wines. One of several outlets. Open Tue-Fri 11:30am-12:00am, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-1:00am.


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19 Reviews

First Review by thelifeofpie

midorigreen

Points +363

Vegan
20 Nov 2018

Excellent vegan Italian

Ate with some non vegan family who were impressed with how authentic it all was. Lovely separate vegan menu including starters and dessert. Worth a visit.

Vegantraveljunkie

Points +906

Vegan
18 Sep 2024

A great place for a night out

How nice to go out for a meal and receive a completely plant based menu with several options for appetizers and mains. So much to choose from but decided to start with the avocado cashew caesar and the oriecchette fungi as my main. The salad was freshly made and not overly dressed- crispy and flavourful.
I love mushrooms and the oriecchette fungi was tasty, creamy and full of flavour.
I enjoyed both dishes and was looking forward to the vegan tiramisu I had heard about but found out no more ( 😢) and only sorbets and vegan creme brulee were on offer. Had really hoped for better vegan dessert options.
Nice, relaxing atmosphere though a bit more attentive service ( refilling water glasses, asking how meal was) would have been good as not overly busy.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-18

Pros: separate vegan menu, good sized portions

Cons: limited vegan desserts

.Mariano

Points +48

Vegan
20 Aug 2024

Full Plant-Based Menu

So happy I visited here during my last night in Toronto. Founded in 1986, this spot is provides authentic and delicious Italian food, providing a full plant-based menu—appetizers, pizza, pasta, wine, and deserts. Highly recommended.

ScrambledMegs

Points +200

Vegan
13 Aug 2024

Delicious vegan Italian food.

Had to try the Spaghetti Bolognese (made with Impossible plant-based ground) because it’s my comfort food - it did not disappoint! Wish I saved room for dessert because a plant-based crème brûlée was on offer. Maybe next time!

nmich

Points +1178

Vegan
21 Apr 2024

Delicious!

So happy they have such an extensive vegan menu. Italian is one of my fave cuisines and it can be hard to find vegan Italian that is not fast food in Toronto. Really enjoyed the food here.

The plant based pepperoni slices on our pizza was pretty thick - thought we mistakenly received the fennel sausage. Delicious nonetheless😄absolutely love their vegan cheese.

The crème brûlée had a pudding/flan texture, not quite a custard but it was still very good.

Steph.w

Points +183

Vegan
17 Sep 2023

Great staff, great food!

Love that this spot has a fully vegan menu, they even have a section for vegan wines, too.

Really great pizza (the carrot salmon pizza is especially good imo), and a nice selection of pastas.

You're even offered vegan parmesan or cracked black pepper which is a nice touch.

We were also treated to a plant-based creme Brule which had phenomenal flavourful and a nice crunchy top.

If you want to check this place out on a weekend, I'd recommend making a reservation. It's pretty busy, you'll soon see why! 😊

Pros: Pizzas, Great staff, Vegan wine options

LaurieDee

Points +2760

Vegan
18 Dec 2022

Amazing lasagna

Love the entirely vegan menu, especially the lasagna 😻 the panna cotta was only ok, the brownie is much better

kbw5044

Points +1242

Vegan
12 Nov 2022

Nice vegan menu

It's nice to be able to go to a place with q vegan menu. They're vegan butter and cheese were very good!

MorenoGomes

Points +18

Vegan
08 Jul 2022

Tasty authentic Italian pizza! Vegan mozzarella like no other!

The tasty pizza! Great Mozzarella

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Vegan pizzas more expensive than regular ones

LAGray27

Points +162

Vegan
31 Mar 2022

Full vegan menu

The menu has an entire page of vegan options - appetizers, pizza, pasta dishes. Everything sounded so good, and it was hard to decide. I ended up with manicotti and enjoyed the pumpkin inside. Get the cheesy garlic bread. Do not hesitate or question it, just do it.

VeggieInThe6ix

Points +943

Vegan
19 Sep 2021

Great choices for PB

I love they have their own menu for plant based with tons of options! Whatever they use for feta is amazing too. Pasta/pizza is decent.

Pros: Vegan menu , Nice patio

SuanChinYeo

Points +176

Vegan
08 Oct 2020

It tastes exactly like cheese!

Ordered the Margherita through doordash where it's listed as "Italian for vegan", I thought it was a fully vegan restaurant, lol

But guys ... The cheese was so good I stopped and checked the label on my box. It was unbelievable.

Pros: Really good cheese, Really good Margherita

lamarks

Points +364

Vegan
21 Sep 2019

So many Vegan Options for an Omni restaurant!

This is the go-to place for family get together's!
Such great options for vegans!
They've got at least 4 appetizers, 8 ish vegan pizzas, 5 or 6 pasta dishes, a Beyond Meat Burger and a few desserts. Hands down their BRUNCH is the best of their vegan options. Get the Benny !!!!

Pros: Number of Options, BRUNCH Food, Interior

Cons: Can be pricey

Floramac

Points +100

Vegan
20 Aug 2019

Fantastic vegan Caesar salad

My friend and I had a great experience here with a separate plant based menu featuring a lot of really great options.the Caesar salad was delicious and the 'smoked salmon' - really carrot - pizza was delicious! More locations then just the Danforth

veganfitnessfairy

Points +79

Vegan
20 Jul 2019

Vegan menu on point!

They have a wide variety of delicious vegan options.
Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommended.

AlexandraBăndean

Points +20

Vegan
07 Nov 2018

Vegan options are on point!

They offer a full vegan menu, with vegan desserts as well. The service and the food were great.
Make sure you try the vegan hazelnut gelato 😍.

Pros: Friendly staff, Good quality food

LynnWD

Points +31

Vegan
06 Nov 2018

They now have a vegan menu which has many items! All really good.

The wait staff are great, the restaurant is beautiful and the vegan menu is fantastic!

Pros: Vegan menu now! , Vegan menu has a lot on it not just boring pasta!, Great ambiance

ElleJohanna

Points +187

Vegan
23 Sep 2018

Good Option for Group Outings

We really appreciate that Il Fornello introduced a vegan menu, especially as there aren't as many veg options in the east end! I really enjoy the Avocado Caesar salad, and my husband likes the pasta made with Beyond Meat. It's now a great option for going out with non-veg friends or family as everyone can get what they want.

Pros: Good vegan options , Handy location

thelifeofpie

Points +172

Vegan
29 May 2018

Good but small portions

They have a number of vegan options but for the price the serving sizes are fairly small.




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