Il Ponte

4.9

553 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Ponte opens its doors in one of Toronto’s fastest growing, and most diverse neighbourhoods with a simple mission: To be a dependable local establishment that serves and grows with the families, businesses and residents of Riverside and Toronto proper. We invite you to join us in celebrating great food and culture at our new home at the eastern foot of the Queen St. Bridge. Our belief is that great service and delicious food is paramount to the dining experience. We hope to exceed your expectations. Il Ponte offers both a fast casual encounter as well as a leisurely affair.

Our fresh thinking on Italian cuisine is present in our seasonal menu dishes as well as in our many fresh made daily specials. By using local ingredients and importing authentic Italian products Il Ponte achieves our unique brand of ‘La Cucina Italiana’. Every dish aims to provide inspiration and palatial pleasure.

Additional information

Location
625 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M4M 1G7
Phone number
(416) 778-0404
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue, Wed 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–21:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Private dining

Offers

Half Price Cocktail
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 12:00 - 14:30, 17:00 - 18:30,Fri - 12:00 - 14:30, 17:00 - 21:00,Sat - 17:00 - 18:30
From 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Half Price Wine List
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00
On selected bottles with a limit of two bottles per table.

RAVIOLI DI COSTOLE CORTE
Braised short rib ravioli in bone marrow organic butter with w chanterelles and pecorino cheese
RISOTTO AL TARTUFO
Mixed mushrooms risotto with fresh winter truffles
CAVATELLI L'ARGOSTA
Fresh cavatelli, nova Scotia lobster tail, lobster bisque, Prosecco, fresh vine cherry tomato sauce

MAIN

FILETTO DI MANZO
Prime beef tenderloin in a red wine reduction with tuscan fries and asparagus
PESCE SCOTTATO
Seared Chilean seabass with celery root puree & salsa verde
STINCO DI VITELLO
Provimi osso buco shank with a potato mash

DOLCE

Strawberry tiramisu
Dark chocolate-coated strawberries
Raspberry panna cotta

What 553 people are saying

Il Ponte reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Neighbourhood gem
Toronto
Neighbourhood gem
Toronto
Great for fine wines
Toronto
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Ponte captivates with its "incredible food," "great service," and "welcoming atmosphere." Known for "authentic Italian cuisine," standout dishes include the "best calamari in the city" and "delicious short rib ragu pasta." Despite occasional service hiccups, the passionate owner and attentive staff ensure a delightful dining experience.

553 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere and lovely staff. The portions were perfect and delicious!
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christine
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Five of us went to celebrate our friends birthday and we all had a marvellous time. From the moment we sat down the service was above and beyond and made us all feel special. We were told the specials and he then said we could basically have anything we wanted. The food was very good and tasty. We never felt rushed which was great. We all loved the evening and will go back . Thank you for a wonderful evening.
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Lydea
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for Valentine’s Day, the food and drinks were really good, and there was always a waiter there when we needed them. It was a more expensive place but in my opinion, it was worth it.
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Barry VIP
Toronto27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful service. Great authentic Italian food. And friendly welcoming staff.
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Carl
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, FANTASTIC. The best Italian restaurant in Toronto.
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MandyH
Toronto1 review
3.0
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was great. Love the grilled octopus and Melanzane Alla Parmigiana; pasta dishes were delicious too. The service is disappointing. The server did very minimal to serve us. Didn’t take our main course order. Didn’t ask us and bring the bill over in the end. We have two couples at the table, and only one person ordered a glass of wine. The server didn’t ask us how to split the bill. It’s kinda of rude and unprofessional. The restaurant was half empty, and not busy; but I felt he wanted us to leave. Perhaps we didn’t order a bottle of wine or order too few dishes. Overall, service needs improvement. Will I recommend to my friends or go back? Definitely not.
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Maria VIP
Toronto8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Il Ponte is our favorite restaurant. We love the food, service and ambiance.
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Jeffrey
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A gem in Toronto’s east end, Il Ponte delivers on all fronts - from impeccable service to fine traditional Italian cuisine. A great place with great food. I’ll be back.
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Kimberley
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were incredible The attention to detail was a whole other level Each dish was made to perfection Loved everything Thanks
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joanna VIP
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are repeat customers- a perfect place for all our family celebrations. Beyond delicious and incredible service.
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Il Ponte is rated 4.9 stars by 553 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

625 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M4M 1G7

Additional information

Phone number
(416) 778-0404
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue, Wed 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–21:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Il Ponte

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Private dining

Private Room

Custom inquiry

Offers

Half Price Cocktail

Half Price Wine List

Menu

APPETIZERS

SCOTTADITO DI CAPESANTE

BURRATA AL CAVIALE

ZUPPA DI CASTANGHE

PASTA

RAVIOLI DI COSTOLE CORTE

RISOTTO AL TARTUFO

CAVATELLI L'ARGOSTA

MAIN

FILETTO DI MANZO

PESCE SCOTTATO

STINCO DI VITELLO

DOLCE

Strawberry tiramisu

Dark chocolate-coated strawberries

Raspberry panna cotta

What 553 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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