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Il Ponte

Leslieville·$$$
Address
625 Queen St E, Unit 107, Toronto, ON, M4M 1G7
Hours
Monday: Closed Tuesday–Thursday: 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Friday: 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed
Menu
  • Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
  • Tagliolini allo Scoglio
  • Grigliata di Polpo

A priced menu is not on this page.

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Il Ponte in Leslieville, Toronto
Neighbourhood

Leslieville

Cuisine

Italian

What is Il Ponte? Perched at 625 Queen Street East right where Riverside meets the Don River bridge, Il Ponte brings refined Italian dining to an unassuming condo base. Veteran restaurateur Giancarlo Catalano anchors the room with gracious European hospitality, pairing warm, low-lit ambiance with a sidewalk patio and comfortable dining room tables. The kitchen highlights regional Italian traditions with an unmistakable Venetian leaning, turning out scratch-made pastas, house-butchered meats, and pristine seafood.

Il Ponte Menu & What to Order Start with the charred Grigliata di Polpo over baby arugula or the whipped baccalà mantecato before diving into the pastas. Standouts include the slow-braised Tagliatelle alla Bolognese and the Tagliolini allo Scoglio brimming with calamari, mussels, clams, and black tiger shrimp. For mains, the pan-seared branzino and Provimi veal saltimbocca shine, backed by Tuesday half-price wine specials and kitchen willingness to accommodate off-menu cravings or gluten-free requests.

Know Before You Go Reservations through OpenTable are recommended for Friday and Saturday dinners when neighbourhood regulars pack the room. Street parking is available along Queen Street East, or you can hop off the 501 Queen streetcar directly outside. The kitchen is closed on Sundays and Mondays, but opens for weekday lunch Tuesday through Friday.

Frequently Asked Questions About Il Ponte

Menu highlights at Il Ponte include Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, Tagliolini allo Scoglio, Grigliata di Polpo, Saltimbocca alla Sorrentina, Branzino alla Griglia, Baccalà Mantecato, Wild Boar Sausage, Tiramisu. A priced menu is not on this page. The restaurant publishes its menu at https://ilponte.ca/dinner.

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