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Il Forno

Lakeland, FL
863-607-6030
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Ranked #27 of 234 restaurants in Lakeland
Price range: RM15 - RM30
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations, Takeout
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, Takeout
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Lakeland, Florida
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29 reviews 29 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Il Forno Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria is a consistently good place for lunch (or dinner). Hidden away in a corner of the Merchants Walk Shopping Center (across the parking lot from Hobby Lobby) you might not notice the place it if you aren't looking. However, if you like good Italian, this is a place you will want to check out.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Tucked away in a local shopping center is a little piece of Italy. If you want to bring the family and kids in a casual environment this is it. From the incredible soup to an outstanding Shrimp special offered and chicken francaise. Every dish or pizza that walked by our table had us wanting a taste. The service was impeccable... More

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Lakeland, Florida
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22 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Very good mom and pop restaurant. Any time I have gone the food has been excellent along with the service. I have gone both for lunch and for dinner and the food has always been prompt and very tasty.

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Lakeland, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Surprising to find some of the best Italian food outside a "major" city, even bigger Florida cities... This fun restaurant is tucked into a shopping center (lots of free parking) and has a simple, clean, friendly atmosphere. It is family friendly, but can get noisy... in a good way. The staff is amazing and the food is beyond excellent. Each... More

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See 2 more reviews by Sue D for Lakeland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

One of our favorite local eateries. Always fresh. Larger portions (enough for leftovers). Great pizza. Great for families with kids. Even good (appropriate) music. I detected some Dean Martin in their line up of Italian singers/songs.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

My order was a slice of the ultimate pizza (on the menu) and a house salad. No ultimate. The waiter explained they only had cheese or pepperoni today. So, he sold me the lunch special of a pepperoni slice, side salad and drink. No diet coke, so I ordered a diet Dr. Pepper with lime. No lime, so I settled... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

It's nice to find NY style pizza here in central Florida. This has become our go to place for great pizza and calzones but since trying some of their specials, the choices get harder and harder. Excellent staff and friendly service, nothing fancy just good Italian food at fair price.Their Bolognese sauce is heaven!

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Holden Beach, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

My wife and I stopped in after reading the TA reviews. I found the soup OK, but I've had better at Carrabba's. While the Penne alla vodka was, again, OK, I've had much better in other family italian restaurants elsewhere. My wife had the stuffed shells, and found the sauce sweeter than the savory she prefers. Overall, it's OK, and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012 via mobile

The crust is bliss, the cheese is yum yum yum & that's just the pizza. Sit outside. Prices are nice and affordable after a day of shopping. Try the meatballs, chicken parm or manicotti don't forget the soup. Pass on the side salad it is nothing more than iceberg with a slice of tomato - if you want greens go... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

Our visit did not start off well. We got a "How many" out of the hostess and that was it. She took us to a table put the menus there and left. Fortunately, our waiter was much better and friendlier. We each ordered luncheon sized entrees which we good and adequate for lunch. I ordered wine and it nearly filled... More

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