Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 1615 reviews

What Ana Maria Damian doesn't like about Il Ponte Cucina Italiana:
Came here for the valentines menu and was close to my worst experience ever. They charged us a lot per person and the portions were ridiculously small. We wait time was even worse. We noticed people leaving mid-menu. Not ideal.I'd still give it a try since on a normal day, seems the pizzas are good. View all feedback. What kinger likes about Il Ponte Cucina Italiana:
1st visit on a recommendation from a friend. Food was outstanding as we had one waiter order a family style meal for the four is us. Great choices. Great Italian wine (although the 2nd waiter told us he only recommends California wines thought this was strange as he wasn’t drinking the wine). Found service (from the 2nd waiter and the front of the house staff) not very friendly and somewhat cold. Only issue from what was a great meal.

Reviews from various websites

Menu
3.8 ★ from 43 reviews
Chance
11.07.2022 - 23:18

In il ponte they expect freshly prepared soups and salads, gourmet pizza and pasta, fresh fish and seafood dishes and home waste. come with us for lunch and din...

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Kolby
11.07.2022 - 23:18

Disgusting operation, dirty personal and dirty eating.

Cassie
11.07.2022 - 23:18

Had dinner last night with my wife and another couple. great and friendly service. 2 people chose a special seafood pasta and 2 selected from the menu. the whol...

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Jane
11.07.2022 - 23:18

My daughter shared the Margarita pizza and I had a glass of pinot grigio, caesian salad and the Pesto gnocchi. everything was delicious. the atmosphere is super...

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Josiah
11.07.2022 - 23:18

Delicious! We tried items from all parts of the menu and it was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed a variety of plates family style so we could share. The chickpea...

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Il Ponte is a beautiful restaurant with Instagram-worthy photo opportunities at every turn. The team running this place has an impressive background in the restaurant industry, hiring front of house staff well. However, some diners were left shaking their heads at certain dishes, such as the Caesar salad lacking flavor and the herb crusted lamb chops being poorly trimmed. Service was hit or miss, with some feeling rushed to leave despite paying a hefty sum. While the fried calamari was a miss for some, other dishes like the seafood pasta and veal marsala received mixed reviews. The restaurant shines in terms of service and tiramisu, but falls short in areas like wine selection and pasta preparation. Despite these qualms, the restaurant offers a good selection of dishes with large serving sizes that are perfect for sharing. Overall, Il Ponte is worth a try for its delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service.

Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 138 reviews
Bryndon
03.08.2024 - 06:06

The most amazing Gluten Free pasta you can imagine. I am also lactose tolerant and yet still has so many delicious Italian options.

Steven
03.08.2024 - 06:06

Enjoyed a magnificent meal before a show at the opera house. Staff were attentive and engaging. Food was delicious and expertly prepared. Location is great, wit...

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traci
03.08.2024 - 06:06

This is our go to for special occasions. Everyone we have taken loved it. From the service to the food to dessert! One of our favorites!

Julian
03.08.2024 - 06:06

Great night out. Kudos all around!Pleasant atmosphere, great food and attentiveness to service without being intrusive.Highly recommended ?

Connor
03.08.2024 - 06:06

From start to finish we had a great experience. I had to come right at opening because we had a show to go to after dinner, and they made sure we had everything...

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 100 reviews
Corene
01.08.2023 - 05:09

Seated outside as per our request and owner set up additional shade for us. Had wild boar and pasta which was very tasty. Wines by glass had numerous choices in...

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Marie-Thérèse
01.08.2023 - 05:09

My daughter invited us for my birthday date. This is the BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT in TORONTO, Ontario. It was the second time that we took a dinner in this resta...

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Tracey
01.08.2023 - 05:09

Great restaurant to have some homely Italian food. Loved their salads, pastas and pizzas. We shared a few. dishes. Tried their Salmon and Bronzino. Simply amazi...

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GerryWH
01.08.2023 - 05:09

Fabulous service. Great menu. Our party of eight was welcomed by the owner. When we were ordering I was having trouble choosing. The owner shed what I was looki...

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Dylan
01.08.2023 - 05:09

Honestly, this one’s a hidden gem. Our group of 13 didn't know what to expect and we're not the easiest bunch to please. But as the food was served I heard my f...

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Opentable
4.7 ★ from 487 reviews
Juno
14.08.2023 - 07:40

The food and service are consistently excellent. Perfect spot for outstanding Italian cuisine. The staff are friendly and helpful and the ambience makes dining...

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JimW
14.08.2023 - 07:40

Awesome food and service. A hidden gem on the lower east side....

MarsO
14.08.2023 - 07:40

Delicious dinner with good friends. Never had the spaghetti nerano anywhere but the Amalfi coast snd they did a great job! Calamari was crispy and very tasty. W...

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kinger
14.08.2023 - 07:40

1st visit on a recommendation from a friend. Food was outstanding as we had one waiter order a family style meal for the four is us. Great choices. Great Italia...

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OpenTable
14.08.2023 - 07:40

The best Italian restaurant experience in Toronto so far!

Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 890 reviews
Giancarlo
16.01.2024 - 15:45

Celebrated our 3rd year anniversary this evening and had an exceptional time. The food was some of the best Italian food I've ever tried in Toronto. We had the...

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Tina
16.01.2024 - 15:45

I am from out of town visiting family and some of us were looking for a nice patio in the east end and found this on the corner with convenient parking just aro...

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Nadia
16.01.2024 - 15:45

Great ambience. The view of the Riverdale bridge is beautiful lit up at night. Delicious gnocchi with guanciale, excellent espresso and the complimentary limonc...

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Nikki
16.01.2024 - 15:45

Went for our anniversary. Great food and friendly service! Our meal was fantastic!! We had the calamari, rucola salad, the papardelle with gorgonzola sauce and...

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Mara
16.01.2024 - 15:45

Celebrated our daughters Sweet 16 Birthday and enjoyed every minute of it. The ambiance, the food, and the staff. We will definitely be going back! Thank you Il...

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