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#19 on "The 27 best family restaurants in Lakeland"$$$$affordable
Italian restaurant
Pizza restaurant
Pizza Takeout
Accepts reservations
— Yes
We're not sure when there will be reservations open.
Phone
(863) 607-6030
Hours
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–8:00 PM
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: Closed
WeWednesday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
3615 Florida Ave S suite 1310, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
Monday: Closed
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–8:00 PM
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: Closed
WeWednesday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
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About
Il Forno Italian Restaurant and pizzeria is a cheerful eatery in Lakeland that offers classic Italian dishes like pizza, pasta, salads, and more. Closed on Mondays, the restaurant is known for its delicious food, generous portions, and reasonable prices. Visitors rave about the fresh flavors of their dishes such as garlic knots with the perfect blend of tomato and garlic in marinara sauce.
Why you should go
- Savor delicious Italian cuisine including anti-pasta salads, garlic knots, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Parmigiana with Alfredo sauce
- Enjoy a cozy atmosphere where you are treated like family
- Generous portions of food that often lead to leftovers to take home
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The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I will definitely be back. This was the coolest looking anti-pasta salad I've ever had and it tasted great as well.
We started with the pasta fa*gioli ans It was average. The fried calamari better than most and the pizza was one of the better New York style around. Our daughter had the cheese ravioli ,always a safe choice. All in all it was worth the trip.
The service was great. We made a reservation since we had a large party (9) and it was Christmas Eve. We had 2 kids and 7 adults (technically 4 kids but two teenage boys eat like adults). Everyone got the same menu so I guess they didn’t have menus for the kids to color. Our kids were all hungry so they were not as worried about coloring as they normally are. They were more excited about the garlic knots and pasta they were going to get.We got some bread but everyone had already eaten garlic knots and fried zucchini.I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and the gnocchi for myself and my girls to split. We really liked the gnocchi and the Alfredo sauce but the red sauce was not very flavorful. It tasted like tomato paste more than tomato sauce. We had to mix it with the Alfredo to enjoy it.Everyone else thought their food was delicious so overall I would give it 4 stars but if you get the gnocchi or other pasta with red sauce, just go ahead and substitute Alfredo. It was the best sauce and it is made in house and delicious. I think if we had done that (I almost did but it was my first time there so I wanted to try the red sauce too) it would have been five stars for sure.
The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I will definitely be back. This was the coolest looking anti-pasta salad I've ever had and it tasted great as well.
We started with the pasta fa*gioli ans It was average. The fried calamari better than most and the pizza was one of the better New York style around. Our daughter had the cheese ravioli ,always a safe choice. All in all it was worth the trip.
The service was great. We made a reservation since we had a large party (9) and it was Christmas Eve. We had 2 kids and 7 adults (technically 4 kids but two teenage boys eat like adults). Everyone got the same menu so I guess they didn’t have menus for the kids to color. Our kids were all hungry so they were not as worried about coloring as they normally are. They were more excited about the garlic knots and pasta they were going to get.We got some bread but everyone had already eaten garlic knots and fried zucchini.I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and the gnocchi for myself and my girls to split. We really liked the gnocchi and the Alfredo sauce but the red sauce was not very flavorful. It tasted like tomato paste more than tomato sauce. We had to mix it with the Alfredo to enjoy it.Everyone else thought their food was delicious so overall I would give it 4 stars but if you get the gnocchi or other pasta with red sauce, just go ahead and substitute Alfredo. It was the best sauce and it is made in house and delicious. I think if we had done that (I almost did but it was my first time there so I wanted to try the red sauce too) it would have been five stars for sure.
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Visit on days other than Monday as they are closed on Mondays
- Consider substituting red sauces with their house-made Alfredo sauce for enhanced flavor
- Make reservations for large parties or special occasions like Christmas Eve or Valentine's Day
- Try unique items such as cannoli cheesecake and fruit punch alongside classic Italian dishes
Reviews
Il Forno Italian Restaurant and pizzeria in Lakeland has garnered rave reviews for its delicious food, outstanding service, and cozy atmosphere. Diners have praised the anti-pasta salad, garlic knots, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Parmigiana with Alfredo sauce, meat calzones, lasagne, and meat calzone with hot peppers. The restaurant is known for making customers feel like family and offering generous portions that often result in leftovers to take home. While some reviewers suggested adding more seasoning to certain dishes like fresh basil and oregano, overall the experience at Il Forno seems delightful.
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The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I will definitely be back. This was the coolest looking anti-pasta salad I've ever had and it tasted great as well.
We started with the pasta fa*gioli ans It was average. The fried calamari better than most and the pizza was one of the better New York style around. Our daughter had the cheese ravioli ,always a safe choice. All in all it was worth the trip.
The service was great. We made a reservation since we had a large party (9) and it was Christmas Eve. We had 2 kids and 7 adults (technically 4 kids but two teenage boys eat like adults). Everyone got the same menu so I guess they didn’t have menus for the kids to color. Our kids were all hungry so they were not as worried about coloring as they normally are. They were more excited about the garlic knots and pasta they were going to get.We got some bread but everyone had already eaten garlic knots and fried zucchini.I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and the gnocchi for myself and my girls to split. We really liked the gnocchi and the Alfredo sauce but the red sauce was not very flavorful. It tasted like tomato paste more than tomato sauce. We had to mix it with the Alfredo to enjoy it.Everyone else thought their food was delicious so overall I would give it 4 stars but if you get the gnocchi or other pasta with red sauce, just go ahead and substitute Alfredo. It was the best sauce and it is made in house and delicious. I think if we had done that (I almost did but it was my first time there so I wanted to try the red sauce too) it would have been five stars for sure.
Real fresh Italian food! The garlic knots are AMAZING and the marinara has the perfect blend of tomato and garlic. I had the Chicken Parmigiana, the chicken was cooked perfectly and the spaghetti was great. My husband had the Veal Parmigiana with Alfredo sauce, the veal was nice and tender and flavorful and the Alfredo sauce is creamy and delicious. We got 2 of the meat calzones to go for our kids, they were stuffed with lots of meat and cheese, and tasted fabulous!
Everything was amazing, maybe a 20 minute wait on a Friday night. Staff was amazing, food was amazing and my husband (the pickiest person in the world to please when it comes to food) LOVED this place and even said he would go back. We live an hour away and are not locals, so that’s a big deal! We purchased chicken parmigiana, manicotti, and appetizer and I had a side Caesar salad with my food. Thank you for our dinner yesterday, it was to die for! You won’t regret dining here I promise!
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