AJAX

House-made pizzas and pastas, seasonal specials, lunch, and a full plant-based menu

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GROUP DINING

Choose from private and semi-private room options, and group set menus.

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CATERING

Enjoy IL FORNELLO favourites at your own special event

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25% ALL FOOD

Every Monday. Dine in only, after 4pm. Not available Holiday Mondays

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ILFO TO GO

Take home a selection of frozen and prepared items, including pastas, sauces, and appetizers to enjoy in your own home

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PLANT-BASED

SELECTIONS

Our full Plant-Based menu features house-made pizzas and pastas, including Plant-Based Sausage Pizza, Lasagna, and Avocado Cashew Caesar Salad

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Monday - Wednesday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm

25% Off All Food Items, every Monday, dine-in only
$15 Pizza Tuesdays, every Tuesday, dine-in only
Wine Wednesdays, every Wednesday, dine-in only

We strongly encourage making a reservation on
Friday & Saturday evenings

95 Kingston Road East, Ajax
Just West of Salem Road

905 427 1110
ajax@ilfornello.com

HOURS & CONTACT

We encourage making a reservation

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ORDER DELIVERY OR TAKEOUT

Order using Ambassador and enjoy weekly specials and exclusive savings.

MENUS

lunch

Thursday-Sunday, 12-3pm

LUNCH DEAL:
Choose any pasta, served with a side Mista or Caesar salad — $25

APPETIZERS

BRUSCHETTA
 Two pieces of Calabrese bread toasted & topped with olive oil, garlic, onions, tomatoes & basil $8.00
add: goat’s cheese 2 / mozzarella 1.5 / plant-based mozzarella 1.60

CALAMARI FRITTI 
Crispy fried calamari with lemon caper aioli & marinara sauce $10.00 / $16.00

MUSSELS 
In a spicy tomato broth OR a white wine garlic broth $13.00 / $22.00

ARANCINI
Crispy fried Arborio rice balls filled with mozzarella, Parmigiano, and fresh basil, served with spicy paprika mayo
for two $8.00 / for four $16.00

INSALATE

MISTA SALAD 
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber with a white balsamic honey vinaigrette $9.00 / $13.00

CAESAR SALAD 
Crisp romaine, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan & croutons $11.00 / $16.00

AVOCADO CASHEW CAESAR 
Crispy romaine, avocado, cashew, fried capers, croutons, creamy cashew dressing, plant-based parmesan *contains nuts $11.00 / $16.00

ROMA SALAD 
Mixed greens, goat’s cheese, toasted walnuts, sweety drop peppers, balsamic vinaigrette *contains nuts $11.00 / $16.00

PERA SALAD
Fresh arugula with Williams pear, Grana Padano, walnuts, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic glaze $11.00 / $16.00

PASTA

PENNE CAPRI 
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, parmesan $19.00

MEAT LASAGNA 
Layered with bolognese sauce, mozzarella, béchamel, tomato sauce $18.00

PAPPARDELLE WITH SAUSAGE 
Broad noodle pasta with crumbled Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions,  olive oil garlic sauce finished with grana padano & arugula $19.00

PENNE ALLA VODKA
 Tomato & cream vodka sauce with cherry tomatoes & fresh chives $17.00

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
Tomato & beef bolognese sauce $17.00

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS 
House-made beef & ricotta meatballs, tomato sauce $18.00

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO 
Fettuccine, butter, parmigiano, cream $17.00

LINGUINI POLLO PESTO 
Grilled chicken, pesto, cream, cherry tomatoes *contains nuts $18.95

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI 
Ricotta & squash filled ravioli in a parmesan, squash cream sauce, wilted spinach, crispy sage $19.00

PLANT-BASED RIGATONI SALSICCIA 
Tomato sauce, Beyond Meat sausage, baby kale, finished with tofu ricotta $20.00

PLANT-BASED SPAGHETTI CAPRI
Plant-based chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato, olive oil, garlic, lemon, plant-based parmesan $21.00

PLANT-BASED LASAGNA
Slow cooked plant-based Impossible meat, layered with tofu ricotta, plant-based mozzarella, and basil, served with garlic bread $19.00

PIZZA

Available as mini pizzas & served with mista, caesar, or plant-based avocado cashew caesar salad.  
Substitute gluten-free crust: $6.00

PIZZA DIAVOLA 
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives $19.00

PIZZA MARGHERITA 
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil $17.00

PIZZA PEPPERONI 
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni $18.00

PIZZA CARNE
 Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, green pepper $19.00

FIG PIZZA 
Mascarpone, prosciutto, figs, shaved parmigiana, honey, arugula $23.00

PROSCIUTTO & ARUGULA PIZZA 
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, grana padano, dressed arugula $19.00

HOT HONEY PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, hot honey, arugula, grana padano $19.00

PLANT-BASED PIZZA MARGHERITA
 Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil $18.00

PLANT-BASED SAUSAGE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, Beyond Meat sausage, green peppers, mushrooms 22.00

PLANT-BASED BIANCO E FUNGHI
Pizza Bianco with mushrooms, caramelized onions, plant-based mozzarella cheese, tofu ricotta, arugula, truffle oil 23.00

SANDWICHES

Served with your choice of caesar salad, plant-based avocado cashew caesar salad or fries.  
Add: roasted red peppers $4.00 / mushrooms $2.50 / onions $2.50 / hot peppers $2.00

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA SANDWICH 
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan on an italian bun $18.00

MEATBALL SANDWICH 
House-made, wood-oven baked beef & ricotta meatballs, pomodoro sauce, & mozzarella on an italian bun $17.00

Fettuccine, butter, parmigiano, cream

$15 PIZZA

Every Tuesday
Dine in only

MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil

PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni

DIAVOLA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives

HAWAIIAN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, Italian ham

VEGETARIAN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onion, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach

MUSHROOM PIZZA
Extra virgin olive oil, wild mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, arugula

ZUCCHINI PIZZA
Mozzarella, zucchini, provolone, house-made stracciatella, pine nuts

PLANT-BASED PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil

PLANT-BASED PIZZA CARCIOFI
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, basil

HAPPY HOUR

Thursday-Sunday, 2-5pm
Every day, 8pm-close

COCKTAILS

APEROL SPRITZ
Prosecco, Aperol, soda 10.00

MARGARITA AMALFI
Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime 10.00
Make it hot: add chili-infused tequila for +1.00

BIANCA SANGRIA
White wine, fresh lemonade, peach schnapps, apricot brandy 9.00

ROSSA SANGRIA
Red wine, orange juice, peach schnapps, cherry brandy 9.00

MOCKTAIL

SANGRIA SENZA
Cranberry, peach & orange juice, soda, mixed berries 4.00

DRAUGHT BEER

Stella Artois / Peroni / Heineken / Coors Light / Michelob Ultra/ Rickard's Red / Town Square Wheels Hazy IPA / Town Fruit Sour
5.00

WINE

MONTEPULCIANO, Farnese, Farneto Valley, Italy (6oz) 6.00

PINOT GRIGIO, Fantini, Italy (6oz) 6.00

ROSÉ, Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand (6oz) 9.00

VILLA SANDI PROSECCO IL FRESCO DOC, Treviso, Italy (5oz) 6.00

FOOD

ANTIPASTO PLATTER
Prosciutto, spicy salami, asiago, grana padano, warm olives, crostini 18.00

CALAMARI
Crispy fried calamari with lemon caper aioli & 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 14.00

MUSSELS
In a spicy tomato or white wine garlic broth 16.00

MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil 12.00
*plant-based option available

HOT HONEY PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, hot honey, arugula, grana padano 14.00

WINE WEDNESDAY

Dine in only

Every Wednesday

WHITE

by the bottle

PINOT GRIGIO,
Fantini, Sicily, Italy 25

MOSCATO,
Cavit Collection, Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy 27

SAUVIGNON BLANC,
Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand 35

CHARDONNAY,
Headwind, California, United States 37

SOAVE CLASSICO,
Pra, "Otto", Venice, Italy 45

ROSE

by the bottle

GRAN CUVÉE ROSÉ BRUT,
Fantini, Basilicata, Italy 40

RED

by the bottle

MONTEPULCIANO,
Fantini, Abruzzo, Italy 25

MERLOT,
Sensi, Sicily, Italy 27

AGLIANICO,
Vigneti del Vulture Pipoli,Basilicata, Italy 30

CHIANTI,
Castello di Querceto, Tuscany, Italy 32

TOSCANA,
Fattoria Le Pupille Pelofino, Tuscany, Italy 46

MERLOT,
J.Lohr, California, United States 60

NEBBIOLO,
Cordero di Montezemolo Langhe,Piedmont, Italy 69

CABERNET SAUVIGNON,
Rocca delle Macie Roccato, Tuscany, Italy 85

DESSERT

SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
New York Style. Please ask your server for more details. 9.00

CRÈME BRÛLÉE
House made traditional creamy egg custard, crunchy caramel glaze 10.50
*gluten-free

TIRAMISÙ
House-made with layers of coffee & liqueur soaked biscuits & mascarpone cheese 9.00

SORBET
Please ask your server 5.25

ICE CREAM
Vanilla, Chocolate or Dairy-Free (vegan) Vanilla 4.95

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ CAKE
House made warm chocolate soufflé cake 9.00
*gluten-free
add vanilla or chocolate ice cream 2.00

HOUSE MADE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Rich & decadent chocolate brownie, served with plant-based vanilla bean ice cream,
crushed walnuts, and Italian cherries 10.00
*can be made nut free

BANANA LAVA CAKE
A gluten-free and plant-based banana chocolate cake, with a warm chocolate center.
Served with plant-based vanilla bean ice cream and crushed walnuts 10.00
*can be made nut free

STRAWBERRY MOUSSE
Strawberry & cream 9.00

CANNOLI SICILIANO
sweet ricotta, pistachio crumble 9.00

COFFEE & TEA

COFFEE / TEA $3.00

ESPRESSO
$3.00 / double $3.50

LATTE/CAPPUCCINO $4.50
substitute plant based milk add $1.00

DIGESTIVO

(1oz) $10.00

Amaro Lucano
Amaro Montenegro
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia

SPECIALTY COFFEES

1.5 oz

SPANISH
Brandy, Kahlúa, coffee, whipped cream $12

B-52
Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, Bailey’s, coffee, whipped cream $12

BLUEBERRY TEA
Grand Marnier, Amaretto, tea $12

MONTE CRISTO
Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, Brandy, coffee, whipped cream $12

IRISH
Jameson Irish Whiskey, coffee, whipped cream $12

KIDS

$11.00 for kids 10 and under, accompanied by an adult.
Includes one small soft drink and chocolate or vanilla ice cream or sorbet.

PIZZA

Hand crafted, wood-oven baked. Vegan cheese available for $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

Chicken or Meatballs or Fries $3

BEVERAGES

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PLANT-BASED MENU

APPETIZERS

AVOCADO CASHEW CAESAR

PLANT-BASED MOZZARELLA STUFFED ITALIAN MEATBALLS

PLANT-BASED PERA SALAD

ILFO TO GO

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
VEGAN 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
MEATBALLS & POMODORO SAUCE
8 pieces
Ingredients: House-made, wood-oven baked beef & ricotta meatballs, pomodoro sauce, ricotta, basil
POMODORO SAUCE
500ml
Ingredients: House-made tomato sauce
BOLOGNESE SAUCE
500ml
Ingredients: House-made beef & tomato sauce
Lasagna Bolognese
Allow lasagna to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes.

Vegan 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.