El Hornello receives praise for excellent food and a warm, cozy atmosphere, with standout dishes like a top notch spaghetti bolognese, fresh pesto and a good pizza, as well as a solid wine list, and service described as attentive and efficient in many visits, though some encounters mention inconsistent service and occasional curt attitudes, especially with larger groups. The private dining room adds a positive note for some meals, and the overall vibe is friendly and relaxed. On the downside, price increases are cited by some diners, along with charges for bread and uneven value for money, including drinks arriving half full and portions that can feel small for the price. Decor is described as dated or cheap by some, with impressions of value varying by visit. Overall El Hornello offers strong food and a welcoming setting, but experiences vary in pricing, service quality, and value across visits.
Très bonne bouffe & excellent service de Kalina (?) vraiment plus certaine de son nom désolée. Très agréable, gentille, courtoise & beau sourire. Merci de ton service.
Friends told us about this place & invited us to go with them. It was a full house when we arrived (so reservations are recommended).
We started with the calamari, which was just okay. The portion was small & a bit over?battered-almost more like onion rings than calamari, which was disappointing.
That being said, the rest of the food was good & the portions were generous. My friend & I had the ricotta & spinach cannelloni, which was very tasty. The boys had the seafood pasta & the meat sauce pizza, cooked in the wood?burning oven you can see from the dining area.
Dessert was fantastic. We tried the crème brûlée, cannolis, & the house cake of the day (a chocolate cake). Everything was nicely plated & tasted as good as it looked.
Good flavours, generous portions, & a welcoming vibe.
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Matis is a great guy. He chose exactly the food we INDIANS wanted to eat. Amazing ITALIAN food. Amazing Ambiance 👏. Many thanks for making our lunch so memorable.
Ordered food on UberEats… completely disgusting, greasy, cold, like it came from a box & was warmed up in the microwave 🤮 Worst'Italian' food I have EVER experienced!!!!
Charmant resto, très bonne bouffe & le boeuf cuit exactement comme on l'a demandé.
Très bonne sélection de vin & un Merci spécial à notre serveuse Gabrielle qui était très attentive à nos demandes.
L'expérience globale donne l'impression que le client n'est pas une priorité. Difficulté à attirer l'attention du personnel, attente excessive pour l'addition & aucune considération à la sortie. Même un simple merci semblait forcé. Ce manque de professionnalisme est regrettable.
Nous étions un groupe habitués de l'emplacement. Ont nous à charger des dizaines de dollars supplémentaires puisque quelques personnes n'ont malheureusement pas pu se presenter à la réservation. En plus d'avoir augmenté les prix de façon exorbitantes, le pain est désormais payant. Le service est médiocres & notre serveuse avait une affreuse attitude. Le décors est cheap & rester dans les années 90. Nous n'y retournerons plus.
Honestly, I was pretty disappointed with this place. The food was just okay at best, nothing special for the price, & the portions were really small considering how much they charge. They even charged for the bread basket, but not all of our baskets at the table got refilled, which felt cheap. Drinks were $13 each & came out half full. For the money, there are definitely much better Italian restaurants out there.
Nourriture excellente !!!! Meilleur Spaghetti bolognese que j'ai mangé depuis très longtemps. Le pesto de l'entrée bocconcini & tomate était aussi super frais & délicieux. Mon conjoint a pris la pizza & était aussi très satisfait. Je recommande.
Une expérience culinaire exquise ! Dès les délicieuses moules en entrée, j'ai été transporté. Le veau Marsala, servi avec des linguine arrabbiata, était une symphonie de saveurs, une véritable perfection. Mais le clou du spectacle fut le gâteau au fromage, le meilleur que j'aie jamais dégusté, sublimé par son coulis de framboise. Le tout, magnifiquement accompagné d'un Luce, un vin rouge italien d'une élégance rare.L'équipe était souriante & d'une gentillesse comme on le voyait souvent il y a une dizaine d'années & qui est malheureusement pratiquement complètement disparue .Un souper inoubliable, empreint de raffinement & de chaleur.Nous avons passé un excellent samedi soir il y a 2 semaines. Nous tenions a partager notre expérience : QUELLE DÉCOUVERTE, BRAVO !
