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Il Ponte, Toronto, ON

Il Ponte

4.9 (565)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
625 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M4M 1G7

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Leslieville / Riverdale
  • Cross street
    Carroll st.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Half Price Cocktails Wednesday through Saturday

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM,Fri - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    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

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    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.

What 565 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for fine wines

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Good for special occasions

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Italian

  • Toronto

    Best Overall

  • Toronto

    Best Value

  • Toronto

    Good for business meals

  • Toronto

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Toronto

    Good for special occasions

  • Toronto

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Ponte is celebrated for its "exceptional service" and "superb food," offering innovative Italian dishes crafted with local produce. Guests rave about the "melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi" and delightful desserts. With a charming ambiance, knowledgeable staff, and a host who "clearly loves food," it's a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.
565 Reviews
  1. Lisa VIP

    Toronto / Ontario25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at this restaurant is beautifully prepared and delicious. Service was a little slow but our server was apologetic and we were not in a rush. We did arrive early for our reservation it took some time to make a drink order. We shared an excellent salad and the shrimp pasta was perfectly cooked. I recommend this restaurant.

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  2. Diane VIP

    Toronto / Ontario43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Il Ponte. It is our go to restaurant. We often celebrate special occasions here and every time we bring friends and family for the first time they remark on how wonderful the food is. The service is always friendly and helpful. The menu changes seasonally and there are always fresh and interesting dishes to eat. The food is always consistently delicious and fresh. We will keep coming back!

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  3. howard VIP

    Miami - Dade16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Host does an incredibly good job describing the ingredients of each dish, exuding a serious passion for his quality - which is a very nice part of the overall experience. Although casual, it is nicely decorated but unpretentious. The food is very high quality and very tasty. One additional bonus - we had a 6 & 9 year old with us - the Host talked to the children first, telling them he “could make them anything they want”. The children liked that & loved their food. This is an Italian restaurant you will want to return to often.

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  4. Mike VIP

    Toronto / Ontario64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, great service and lovely environment. Parking is easy too. Great place!

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  5. Christopher

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed every bite. Started off with the pear salad, then shared the ravioli and the wild boar sausage pasta. So good! It was busy but not noisy, perfect for conversation. The decor is quite nice as well. We stuck around and decided to share desserts which were top shelf. They made me a nice little coffee with some liquors in it. Perfect! We’ve found our new favourite Italian place, by far.

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  6. Patricia

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service! Food was exceptional and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back!

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  7. Yuriy

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, nice environment, stylish audience, knowledgeable waiters, amazing chiefs, according to the food that was ordered. If you want to have a conversation inside, be prepare to hear a bit of music and other people interactions...Definitely the place to come back.

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  8. Sante VIP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chef is amazing. Love the detail to local produce and food. Interesting Italian dishes. Highly recommend.

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  9. Tracey

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The gnocchi in pesto was like soft, melt-in-your-mouth, flavourful pillows! Such good complimentary crusty bread to sop up the pesto too!

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  10. Rob

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always over the top at Il Ponte! Every opportunity I get I’m back there to see Giancarlo. Nowhere else do we get treated like we do there.

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FAQs

Il Ponte is rated 4.9 stars by 565 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Leslieville / Riverdale

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Il Ponte

625 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M4M 1G7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Carroll st.
  • Neighborhood
    Leslieville / Riverdale
  • 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
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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