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Interior - Il Ponte, Toronto, ON

Il Ponte

4.9 (615)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
625 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M4M 1G7

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Il Ponte

4.9
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Leslieville / Riverdale

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us make your next gathering unforgettable!
  • Private party facilities
    AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH AND DINNEROur private dining room is available with creative ways to accommodate parties of up to 18 people. The space is Ideal for meetings and smaller gatherings such as birthdays, anniversaries and rehearsal dinners.

Offers

  • Half Price Cocktails Wednesday through Saturday

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 18:30,Fri - 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 21:00,Sat - 17:00 - 18:30
    It's the happiest hour of the week! Join us every day, Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM to enjoy any cocktails for half off such as Negronis, Old Fashions and more.

  • Half Price Wine on Tuesdays

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00
    Join us for on Tuesdays during our dinner shift to enjoy Half Price Wines! We offer a select wine list promoting delicious red and white wines from Canada, Italy and Spain. Please note that there is a limit of two bottles per table.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Il Ponte.

4.9

4.9
(615)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Food

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Italian

  • Toronto

    Best Food

  • Toronto

    Best Value

  • Toronto

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Ponte offers a "wonderful evening" with "incredible food and service." Known for its authentic Italian dishes and high-quality ingredients, patrons appreciate the "excellent attention to service" and "extensive menu." The patio provides a "beautiful atmosphere," and the "Summerlicious menu" and half-price wine Tuesdays add exceptional value.
615 Reviews
  1. Andre

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another excellent time at Il Ponte. The food was delicious as usual. We shared calamari and octopus appetizers that were fabulous as were our main courses. Tuesdays feature a selection of half price wines that provide extra value.

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  2. Jerry Gold

    Toronto / Ontario32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food/wine (we had the least expensive bottle) were wonderful. Jeancarlo described and delivered amazing treats. A wonderful evening.

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  3. Suzanne Gold

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant! Incredible food and service. Authentic Italian and high quality ingredients. We also love that this is a restaurant where you can actually have a conversation and relax with your friends -- it's not loud and you're not crammed into small tables too close to others, which is far too common in the Toronto restaurant scene,

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  4. Brian

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant. The food was excellent and I tried the tuna Veal and The Nduja pasta which were both excellent. Service was good. Patio was nice and a little noisy but not too bad 

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  5. Kirsty

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal--very tasty food, and excellent attention to service throughout. It feels like a place I'll go back to on my own and with friends. The menu is extensive, and everything we tried was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Lori

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great staff and beautiful atmosphere on the patio

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Rob Gold

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Giancarlo and his staff were spectacular. I brought some family for dinner and they loved the food so much they booked their wedding anniversary party there.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Marielle

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very welcoming and polite. Food and presentation was great. Plenty of very clean washroom!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Betsy Gold

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible food and service. Great menu - tons of options. Will be going again!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Andre

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent dinner at il Ponte. The "Summerlicious" menu provided a good selection of 3-course tasty options with lovely presentation. The staff was friendly and attentive. A bonus for us was that bottles of wines were half price on Tuesday.

    1 person found this helpful

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us make your next gathering unforgettable!
  • Private party facilities
    AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH AND DINNEROur private dining room is available with creative ways to accommodate parties of up to 18 people. The space is Ideal for meetings and smaller gatherings such as birthdays, anniversaries and rehearsal dinners.

FAQs

Yes, Il Ponte is frequently chosen for date nights and special occasions, with guests praising its intimate atmosphere, anniversary visits, and well‑organized Valentine’s dinners.

Casual dress is the guide at Il Ponte, comfortable, nothing formal expected.

Il Ponte is owned by Giancarlo (mentioned in reviews as Giancarlo Catalano), who and his team are frequently praised by guests for their hospitality.

Portions at Il Ponte are generous, multiple guests describe them as fantastic or incredibly generous and say they left comfortably full.

Yes, Il Ponte has a patio that guests enjoy for al fresco dining, with multiple reviewers praising the patio’s atmosphere and shaded seating.

The Ravioli di Costole Corte, braised short rib ravioli in bone marrow organic butter with chanterelles and pecorino, appears on the menu and is repeatedly praised by guests.

Il Ponte feels warm and intimate, reviewers describe a modern, welcoming interior with stylish decor, well‑spaced tables that aren’t too loud, and a pleasant patio for outdoor dining.

Il Ponte welcomes diners in a warm, modern indoor dining room and also offers a pleasant outdoor patio, both are mentioned by guests as popular spots to sit.

Yes, Il Ponte is family-friendly: guests describe bringing children who loved the pizza, and staff are said to engage with kids and make them feel welcome.

Yes, Il Ponte serves alcoholic drinks: guests praise the cocktails and wine list, and reviewers mention whiskey and wine pairings as well as half‑price wine bottles on Tuesdays.

Yes, Il Ponte runs special menus and promotions: they publish holiday prix-fixe menus (for example, a Valentine's Day Special Menu), take part in events like Summerlicious, and guests report promotions such as half‑price wine bottles on Tuesdays and occasional half‑price cocktails.

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Il Ponte

4.9
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Leslieville / Riverdale

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
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