Locations:
214 King Street West, Toronto
207 Queens Quay West, Toronto
www.ilfornello.com
The Queens Quay location of Il Fornello was where we first discovered the delicious Cookoothama Shiraz. With such a funny name and the child-like hand impressions on the bottle, we were intrigued. It's now a house-hold favourite.
The food is reliably good at Il Fornello; I never can complain and having been several times to both the Queens Quay and King Street locations. It's one of those places I didn't even think to review.
I love their pizzas for their unique combinations and nice size.
I love the Prosciutto and Fig pizzas.
Their pastas are hearty but for those (read: me) who like things more spicy or flavourful, even THEIR spicy is not enough.
The dishes are on the pricier end for Italian food ($15-25 for a main), and I think I prefer the Queens Quay location a bit more as the servers are not as harried, but for a pre or post-theatre meal on King street, Il Fornello is a safe choice where everyone can be satisfied.
Mercatto
Location:
330 Bay Street, Toronto
www.mercatto.ca
I LOVE prosciutto on pizza...MMM....
Okay....am back.
My friend recommended this spot and she's one whose taste I can now trust! Thanks Roobs! :)
Pizza: prosciutto, tomato, gran padano, mozza, arugula $15
Pasta: Chicken, spinach, tomatoes $17
Salad: Arugula, pear, walnuts, pecorino $8
Such a pretty interior with the wood and the chandeliers, it's the backdrop for a first date (or not so first date) or even a girlie gathering.
Highly recommended! They have two other locations:
15 Toronto Street
101 College Street
After Mercatto, we were off to KI, to MANGI some more!