IL FORNELLO, Ajax

95 Kingston Rd E, Ajax
(905) 427-1110

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Salmon - Grilled Atlantic Salmon Fingerling Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables \u0026 Lemon Caper Aioli
Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza with Mushrooms Added
Prosciutto \u0026 Arugula Pizza
Spelt Rigatoni Alla Norma
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Mussels in Tomato Sauce
Chocolate Soufflé Cake
Vegan Pizza Margherita
Linguini Pollo Pesto

Menu

Lunch Pastas
Penne Capri Combo
Lunch sized. Grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, and parmesan. Lunch-sized pasta with a choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, plant-based avocado cashew Caesar, or 2 pieces of garlic bread with cheese.
Lasagna Combo
Layered with bolognese sauce, mozzarella, béchamel, and tomato sauce. Lunch-sized pasta with a choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, plant-based avocado cashew Caesar, or 2 pieces of garlic bread with cheese.
Penne alla Vodka Combo
Tomato and cream vodka sauce with cherry tomatoes and fresh chives. Lunch-sized pasta with a choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, plant-based avocado cashew Caesar, or 2 pieces of garlic bread with cheese.
Spaghetti & Meatballs Combo
Lunch sized. House-made beef & ricotta meatballs, and tomato sauce. Lunch-sized pasta with a choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, plant-based avocado cashew Caesar, or 2 pieces of garlic bread with cheese.
Fettuccine Alfredo Combo
White wine, cream & butter sauce, parmesan, and fresh chives. Lunch-sized pasta with a choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, plant-based avocado cashew Caesar, or 2 pieces of garlic bread with cheese.
Plant-Based Spaghetti Capri Combo
Heura plant-based chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato, olive oil, garlic, and plant-based parmesan. Lunch-sized pasta with a choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, plant-based avocado cashew Caesar, or 2 pieces of garlic bread with cheese.

Lunch Pizzas
Diavola Pizza Combo
Lunch sized. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chili's, and black olives. Mini pizza with your choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, or plant-based avocado cashew Caesar salad.
Margherita Pizza Combo
Lunch sized. Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. Mini pizza with your choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, or plant-based avocado cashew Caesar salad.
Pepperoni Pizza Combo
Lunch sized. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Mini pizza with your choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, or plant-based avocado cashew Caesar salad.
Pizza Carne Combo
Lunch sized. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper. Mini pizza with your choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, or plant-based avocado cashew Caesar salad.
Plant-Based Margherita Pizza Combo
Lunch sized. Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, and fresh basil. Mini pizza with your choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, or plant-based avocado cashew Caesar salad.
Plant-Based Sausage Pizza
Lunch sized. Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, pinto bean fennel sausage, roasted red peppers, and basil. Mini pizza with your choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, or plant-based avocado cashew Caesar salad.

Lunch Sandwiches
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Combo
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan on an Italian bun. Served with your choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, plant-based avocado Caesar salad, or fries.
Meatball Sandwich Combo
House-made, wood-oven baked beef, ricotta meatballs, pomodoro sauce, and mozzarella on an Italian bun. Served with your choice of Caesar salad, mista salad, plant-based avocado Caesar salad, or fries.

Featured items
Spaghetti and Meatballs
House-made beef & ricotta meatballs, tomato sauce.
Linguini Pollo Pesto
Grilled chicken, pesto, cream, cherry tomatoes. *contains nuts
Tiramisu
Layers of espresso & liqueur soaked biscuits & mascarpone cheese
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Ricotta & squash filled ravioli in a parmesan, squash cream sauce, wilted spinach, crispy sage.
Gnocchi Asiago
House-made gnocchi with asiago cream sauce, spinach & crispy shallots.
Penne alla Vodka
Tomato & cream vodka sauce with cherry tomatoes & fresh chives.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Tomato, beef & prosciutto bolognese sauce.
Spicy Penne
Spicy tomato sauce, garlic, chillies.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan, served on linguini pomodoro.
Fettuccine Alfredo
White wine, cream & butter sauce, parmesan, fresh chives.
Lasagna
Layered with bolognese sauce, mozzarella, béchamel, tomato sauce.
Margherita Pizza
The classic pizza from Naples with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Rigatoni Funghi
Wild mushrooms, parmesan, cream sauce.
Fried Bocconcini
Lightly breaded & fried baby mozzarella balls with house-made tomato red pepper jam.
Pappardelle with Italian Sausage
Broad noodle pasta with crumbled Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, olive oil garlic sauce finished with grana padano & arugula.
Cheese Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Penne Capri
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, parmesan.
Pepperoni Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni.
Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with lemon caper aioli and marinara sauce.
Pizza Diavola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives

Vegan
Plant-Based Rigatoni Salsiccia
Tomato sauce, pinto bean fennel sausage, baby kale, finished cashew cream
Plant-Based Lasagna
layered with plant-based bolognese, bechamel & mozzarella.
Avocado Cashew Caesar With Parmesan (small)
Crispy romaine with an avocado, cashew, lemon based dressing topped with our own plant-based parmesan cheese. *contains nuts
Plant-Based Pesto Spaghetti
With pesto, cherry tomatoes & vegetables. *contains nuts
Plant-Based Rigatoni Bolognese
Lentil & mushroom bolognese sauce.
Plant-Based Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil.
Plant-Based Pizza Bianco e Funghi
Pizza Bianco with mushrooms, rosemary, black olives, arugula, pine nuts, truffle oil, cashew cheese sauce. *contains nuts
Plant-Based Penne Alla Norma
Eggplant, cherry tomatoes, chillies, garlic, redwine, tomato sauce.
Bread & Olive Oil and Balsamic
6-8 pieces
Avocado Cashew Caesar With Parmesan (Large)
Crispy romaine with an avocado, cashew, lemon based dressing topped with our own plant-based parmesan cheese. *contains nuts
2 pcs Plant-Based Garlic Bread with Vegan Cheese
2 Pieces of toasted herb and garlic bread topped with plant based mozzarella.
Plant-Based Pepperoni Pizza
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, vegan pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers. *contains wheat
Plant-Based Pizza Pollo
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, Heura chicken, black olives, roasted red peppers, basil.
Plant-Based Garlic Bread with Cheese
Four pieces of toasted herb and garlic bread topped with plant based mozzarella.
Plant-Based Pizza Carciofi
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, basil.
Plant-Based Smoked Carrot Pizza
Pizza bianco with olive oil, smoked carrot, cashew based cream cheese, capers, red onions & dill *contains nuts
Plant-Based Sausage Pizza
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fennel sausage, roasted red peppers, basil.
Plant-Based Spaghetti Capri
Heura plant-based chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato, olive oil, garlic, plant-based parmesan
Plant-Based Chocolate Brownie
Home made rich & decadent brownie with walnuts, served with coconut whipped cream & Italian cherries. *contains nuts

Appetizers
Fried Bocconcini
Lightly breaded & fried baby mozzarella balls with house-made tomato red pepper jam.
Bruschetta
Calabrese bread toasted & topped with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes & basil.
Bread & Butter
6-8 pieces
Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with lemon caper aioli and marinara sauce.
2 pcs Garlic Bread with Cheese
Two pieces of toasted herb & garlic buttered bread
Bread & Olive Oil and Balsamic
6-8 pieces
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Four pieces of toasted garlic bread with mozzarella.
Antipasto Plate
Prosciutto, spicy salami, asiago, grana padano, warm olives, crostini.
Meatball Appetizer
Four house-made, wood-oven baked beef & ricotta meatballs, pomodoro sauce, ricotta, basil, served with two pieces of garlic bread.
Mussels
In a spicy tomato broth.
Olives
Warm green and black olives with garlic & chillies.

Salads
Caesar Salad (small)
Crisp romaine, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan & croutons.
Beet Salad (small)
Beets, arugula, goat's cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette.
Insalata Roma (small)
Mixed greens, goat's cheese, toasted walnuts, sweety drop peppers, balsamic vinaigrette. *contains nuts
Avocado Cashew Caesar With Parmesan (small)
Crispy romaine with an avocado, cashew, lemon based dressing topped with our own plant-based parmesan cheese. *contains nuts
Caesar Salad (large)
Crisp romaine, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan & croutons.
Insalata Roma (large)
Mixed greens, goat's cheese, toasted walnuts, sweety drop peppers, balsamic vinaigrette. *contains nuts
Beet Salad (large)
Beets, arugula, goat's cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette.
Insalata Mista (small)
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber with a white balsamic honey vinaigrette.
Avocado Cashew Caesar With Parmesan (Large)
Crispy romaine with an avocado, cashew, lemon based dressing topped with our own plant-based parmesan cheese. *contains nuts
Insalata Mista (large)
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber with a white balsamic honey vinaigrette.

Mains
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan, served on linguini pomodoro.
Chicken Asiago
Chicken breast stuffed with asiago, spinach & caramelized onions with garlic mash, seasonal vegetables & honey mustard cream sauce.

Pasta
Gnocchi Asiago
House-made gnocchi with asiago cream sauce, spinach & crispy shallots.
Fettuccine Alfredo
White wine, cream & butter sauce, parmesan, fresh chives.
Penne alla Vodka
Tomato & cream vodka sauce with cherry tomatoes & fresh chives.
Rigatoni Funghi
Wild mushrooms, parmesan, cream sauce.
Linguini Pollo Pesto
Grilled chicken, pesto, cream, cherry tomatoes. *contains nuts
Lasagna
Layered with bolognese sauce, mozzarella, béchamel, tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Tomato, beef & prosciutto bolognese sauce.
Pappardelle with Italian Sausage
Broad noodle pasta with crumbled Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, olive oil garlic sauce finished with grana padano & arugula.
Spicy Penne
Spicy tomato sauce, garlic, chillies.
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Ricotta & squash filled ravioli in a parmesan, squash cream sauce, wilted spinach, crispy sage.
Penne Capri
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, parmesan.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
House-made beef & ricotta meatballs, tomato sauce.
Seafood Linguini
Shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, calamari in tomato sauce.
Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce
Our house-made tomato sauce, fresh basil.
Plant-Based Rigatoni Salsiccia
Tomato sauce, pinto bean fennel sausage, baby kale, finished cashew cream

Pizza
Margherita Pizza
The classic pizza from Naples with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Pizza Diavola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives
Pepperoni Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni.
Fig Pizza
Mascarpone, prosciutto, figs, shaved parmigiana, honey, arugula.
Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, grana padano, dressed arugula.
Cheese Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Mushroom Pizza
Extra virgin olive oil, wild mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, arugula.
Sausage Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, crumbled Italian sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, slow roasted chicken, chipotle BBQ sauce, roasted red peppers, charred red onions.
Hawaiian Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, Italian ham.
Vegetarian Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onion, black olives, sundried tomatoes, spinach.
Pizza Carne
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, green pepper.
Pesto Chicken Pizza
Olive oil, pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, pine nuts. *contains nuts

Desserts
Tiramisu
Layers of espresso & liqueur soaked biscuits & mascarpone cheese
Carrot Cake
Carrot cake with pineapple, coconut, walnuts, cashews & almonds layered & iced with cream cheese & honey icing (may contain peanuts)
Cheesecake
White chocolate raspberry brulée New York style cheesecake
Plant-Based Chocolate Brownie
Home made rich & decadent brownie with walnuts, served with coconut whipped cream & Italian cherries. *contains nuts

Kid's Meals
Chicken Fingers
Breaded chicken tenders and fries
2 pcs Garlic Bread with Cheese
Two pieces of toasted herb & garlic buttered bread
Kid's Pasta Burro
Penne with butter sauce
Kid's Pasta Alfredo
Penne with cream sauce
Kid's Pasta Bolognese
Penne with meat sauce
Kid's Pasta with Meatballs
Penne with tomato sauce and meatballs. Meatballs contain gluten.
Kid's Cheese Pizza
Tomato sauce and cheese
Kid's Pasta Pomodoro
Penne with tomato sauce

Alcoholic Beverages
Stella Artois
Corona
Heineken
Coors Light
Guinness
Peroni 12oz bottle beer (5.1%25 ABV)
Alexander Keith's IPA
Querceto Chianti
Tuscany, Italy. Ruby colour with spicy aromas & cherry, raspberry palate. Medium bodied.
Merlot, J. Lohr, "Los Osos", California
Rich & pleasing with smoky dark fruit & velvety tannins
Pinot Bianco Famoso, Tavernello, Italy
Blend of pinot bianco and the rare famoso grape variety. Biscuit, pear, melon aromas complemented by floral and nutty tones, with a clean, refreshing finish.
Michelob Ultra
Pinot Grigio, Tavernello, Italy
Pale straw colour. White peach, grapefruit aromas & dry, light-bodied, crisp finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Morgan Bay, California
Intense ruby colour with aromas and flavours of black cherry, dark chocolate, toasty vanilla & plum. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and soft tannins.
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Zardini, Italy
Full bodied plum, spice & earthy aromas with ripe cherry flavour & soft tannins.
Chardonnay, Trim, California
Nicely balanced, fresh with bright acidity.
MGD
Cape Bleue Rose, Jean Luc Columbo, France
Soft, delicate salmon pink colour. Subtle hints of peach, rose petal, watermelon and tropical fruit. Dry, round and full finesse with notes of fresh berries.
Belgian Moon
Solid Ground Riesling, VQA
Lifted peach & green apple notes on the nose. Floral & delicately scented. Off-dry.
Budweiser
Molson Canadian
Ricard's Red
Bud Light
Coors Banquet
Mill Street Organic
Kronenbourg 1664
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, New Zealand
Aromas of grapefruit, herbs, with a mineral streak; extra dry, medium-plus bodied.
Moscato, Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy
Slightly effervescent; floral, spicy aromas; quite sweet with grapey, fruity flavours.
Merlot, Sensi, Italy
Deep red in colour, with an elegant presence of aromatic herbs.
Sangiovese/Cabernet, Tavernello, Italy
Notes of dark red fruit, caramel, nuts & spices.

Beverages
Coca Cola
Diet Coca Cola
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Still San Pellegrino 750ml
Brio Aranciata Rossa
Brio Limonata
Sparkling San Pellegrino 750 ml
Brio Aranciata
Coca Cola
Sprite
Gingerale
Diet Cola
Iced Tea

Groceries
Vegan Avocado Caesar Dressing (250ml)
Ingredients: Raw unsalted cashews, nutritional yeast, sea salt, fresh garlic, avocado, vegan parmesan, Dijon mustard, capers, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper
Avocados x 2
Plant-Based Mozzarella (250ml)
Ingredients: Organic soy milk, organic refined coconut oil, organic tapioca flour, organic apple cider vinegar, kappa carrageenan, sea salt
Lemons x 2
Il Fornello Pizza Dough
7oz Il Fornello pizza dough, makes one 10 inch pizza. Ingredients: Caputo 00 flour from Italy, water, salt, yeast, and olive oil.
Sweety Drop Peppers (793g)
Penne Dececco (454g)
Ingredients: Durum wheat semolina.
Vegan Parmesan (250ml)
Ingredients: raw unsalted cashews, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, fine sea salt, and garlic powder.
Rigatoni Dececco (454g)
Ingredients: Durum wheat semolina.
Bolognese Sauce (not vegan) (750ml)
Tomato, beef & prosciutto bolognese sauce.

Prepared Foods
Prepared Frozen Vegan & Gluten Free Arancini (8 pieces)
Frozen. Classic Italian rice balls stuffed with plant-based mozzarella, peas, baked & served with marinara sauce. Cooking Instructions: Allow arancini to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 15-17 minutes.
Prepared Frozen Vegan Lasagna (4 pieces)
Frozen. Gluten free noodles with slow cooked vegan bolognese layered with basil & spinach, whipped tofu ricotta, topped with vegan mozzarella cheese (nut-free). Cooking Instructions: Allow lasagna to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes.
Prepared Frozen Lasagna Bolognese (4 pieces)
Frozen. House-made, layered with bolognese sauce, mozzarella, béchamel, tomato sauce. Cooking Instructions: Allow lasagna to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes.
Prepared Frozen Pomodoro Sauce (500mL)
Frozen. House-made tomato sauce. Cooking Instructions: Warm on stovetop over medium heat.
Prepared Frozen Meatballs & Pomodoro Sauce (8 pieces)
Frozen. House-made, wood-oven baked beef & ricotta meatballs, pomodoro sauce, ricotta, basil. Cooking Instructions: Allow meatballs to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
Prepared Frozen Eggplant Parmigiana (4 pieces)
Frozen. House-made, breaded & lightly fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan. Cooking Instructions: Allow eggplant parmigiana to thaw before cooking. Remove lid. Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes.
Prepared Frozen Bolognese Sauce (500mL)
Frozen, house-made beef & tomato sauce. Cooking Instructions: Warm on stovetop over medium heat.

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Recent Reviews

The pizza used to be amazing. I think they used to use san Marzano tomatoes but I dont taste that anymore. i understand food prices went up but its just too expensive for pasta and pizza (carbs)
Maybe meat options are better.
August 2025
My daughter and I recently had a fantastic meal at a great restaurant in Ajax. After a long run, it was the perfect choice to refuel and relax. The food was absolutely delicious. My daughter's favorite was the Yummy Alfredo pasta, which she paired with a refreshing mango sorbet. Both were a huge hit and a big reason we’ll be back!
I decided to try something new and ordered the fried bocconcini. While they were a unique offering, the accompanying sauce wasn't...
August 2025
IL FORNELLO in Ajax pleasantly surprised us with their fantastic PLANT-BASED MENU! The star of the dinner was the plant-based pappardelle bolognese (with added pinto bean fennel sausage) — rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious. We also tried the plant-based mozzarella-stuffed Italian meatballs and the crispy plant-based “chicken” parmigiana, which was okay but fairly ordinary. We even had warm olives for the first time — never knew they could taste that good! If you’re...
August 2025

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IL FORNELLO, Ajax

95 Kingston Rd E, Ajax, ON L1S 7J4
(905) 427-1110