AboutIl forno
Where Do Airdrie Residents Eat When They Want Authentic Italian?
“This hidden little gem in Airdrie served up fantastic food. The service was very good and Sal came to our table and greeted us! Nice touch. Cozy relaxed atmosphere, and soft music. My Manicotti was the best pasta I have ever had.”~ TripAdvisor reviewer tlc2011
ILFORNO IS NOW ILFORNO FUSION AND THAT DEAR FOODIES IS A GOOD THING!
Turns out two long time chefs Rakesh Roshan and Escoffier Nick (Jimmy )had dinner at Ilforno in September 2017 and loved the experience so much they approached Sal and Anna Marie Monna about a partnership.The timing was great and now Sal and Anna Marie can relax a bit more as Jimmy and Rakesh took over on 20th November 2017 and keeping Anna Marie’s Italian recipes intact while complimenting the menu with some new flavours.
The boys have a long resume of experience on cruise ships and even restaurants in Italy and Sal, being very particular about his longtime customers having the same high standard of service and traditional dishes, is very happy with how the partnership is working. Watch for a Fusion menu and Pie at Il forno fusion with all your favourite Ilforno dishes and few new tastes from the new team members.
My wife and I have been feeding Albertans for over 35 years. We came from Campania, in the south of Italy. My brothers moved to Alberta. My aunt and uncle were here. So we decided to move here, too. I was a bricklayer by trade. My wife, Anna Maria, cooked for the family. But she was never a chef. We never had any experience in the restaurant business! So how did we end up as owners? In 1981, I built a restaurant at Willow Park Village in Calgary. It was very small — only 35 seats. We were just going to re-sell it to some people looking to start a business. Then my wife and I decided to keep it. It was almost a joke. I’ll tell you what. When you have a big family, it feels like a restaurant when you get together.
Anna Maria started cooking like she cooked at home. We did it the old fashioned way. The idea was that if anyone came to eat, it’s like they were invited into our house.
That’s the way we started. The way we feed you, the way we treat you — these are the most important things. You come to the restaurant and feel like you’re part of our family.
Anna Maria started cooking like she cooked at home. We did it the old fashioned way. The idea was that if anyone came to eat, it’s like they were invited into our house.
That’s the way we started. The way we feed you, the way we treat you — these are the most important things. You come to the restaurant and feel like you’re part of our family.
Anna Maria started cooking like she cooked at home. We did it the old fashioned way. The idea was that if anyone came to eat, it’s like they were invited into our house.
That’s the way we started.
The way we feed you, the way we treat you — these are the most important things. You come to the restaurant and feel like you’re part of our family.
That’s the way we started.
The way we feed you, the way we treat you — these are the most important things. You come to the restaurant and feel like you’re part of our family.
Finally, I got the idea to move to Airdrie.
I like to be in a small community, where everybody knows everybody. But we had to try three different spots before we found the right space. Now our current location is on Kingsview Boulevard. And it’s a perfect match. See, in Italy the best authentic restaurants are off the beaten path. You have to ask someone how to get there.When I found this place in 2008, it was just an empty bay. I went back to my days in construction and built a new restaurant from scratch. It’s really great because out on Kingsview we don’t have a big mortgage or rent on our backs.So we’re not passing on any extra cost to you. We can offer a reasonable price for real, fresh Italian food, so everyone can enjoy it. My repeat customers started calling us “a treasure to find”. I mean, you have to search for us a little!
It’s that authentic experience. Tucked away, off the main drag. It doesn’t look like much from outside. Then you come upstairs, and you’re going to be shocked at how beautiful it is. And when you sit down and start to eat…
- was on my visit to canada. Meeting my friend.I found this Restaurant during my visit. I was so delighted with their pleasant customer service and good dinner very clean place highly recommended Keep it up guys.tylerpetroleum
- This place is amazing. Made from scratch... can change/alter anything on the menu to suit allergies/preferences. Sometimes have nice live harp/other music. Great ambiance, terrific food, decent prices. Locally owned. Love it here, no matter the occasion.MEEKIEJO
- If you love bruschetta this is the place you get two Bocconcini that are absolutely delicious, Then, of course, your meal comes and it is magnificent and then you order tiramisu or homemade chocolate cheesecake but you have to share it as you have over indulged with the appetizer and main course. you don't want to leave.mkontherun
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