About Nella Online: Canada's Full-Service Restaurant Equipment & Supply Store Since 1951

Nella Online (www.nellaonline.com) is one of Canada's longest-running commercial kitchen equipment suppliers. Founded in 1951 as Nella Cutlery in Toronto, Ontario, the company has grown from a specialty cutlery shop into a full-service restaurant equipment dealer serving food businesses across Canada — from independent restaurants and bakeries to supermarkets, delis, schools, caterers, hospitals, and large-scale food service operations.

What Nella Online Sells

Nella Online is a full-line commercial kitchen equipment supplier. The product catalog spans thousands of items across every major category a food business needs to operate, including:

Commercial Cooking Equipment

Restaurant ranges, commercial gas and electric ranges, deep fryers, charbroilers, griddles, grills, salamander broilers, and steam cooking equipment for professional kitchens of all sizes.

Commercial Ovens

Convection ovens, combination (combi) ovens, pizza ovens, conveyor ovens, impinger ovens, and commercial microwave ovens. Nella carries brands including Rational, Panasonic, and TurboChef.

Commercial Refrigeration & Freezer Equipment

Reach-in refrigerators and freezers, merchandising display coolers, glass door refrigerators, refrigerated prep tables, sandwich prep tables, pizza prep tables, back bar coolers, undercounter refrigerators and freezers, worktop refrigerators, chef bases, blast chillers, ice cream display freezers, wine coolers, and beer dispensers. Brands include True, Atosa, and others.

Ice Machines

Commercial ice makers, ice dispensers, and ice storage bins for restaurants, bars, hotels, and food service operations.

Food Preparation Equipment

Commercial meat slicers, meat grinders, band saws, food processors, commercial blenders, planetary mixers, spiral mixers, dough sheeters, dough presses, pasta machines, tomato squeezers, bread slicers, cheese cutters, vegetable cutters, potato peelers, and vacuum sealers.

Beverage Equipment

Commercial espresso machines, automatic coffee machines, coffee brewers, coffee grinders, coffee urns, slush machines, frozen beverage dispensers, cold beverage dispensers, hot chocolate dispensers, hot water dispensers, commercial blenders, juicers, and milkshake machines. Nella is an authorized dealer for Philips Saeco espresso machines and carries Kimbo Italian coffee beans.

Smallwares, Cutlery & Kitchen Tools

Professional chef knives, boning knives, bread knives, carving knives, santoku knives, sashimi knives, knife sharpening steels, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, cookware, stock pots, sheet pans, bakeware, dinnerware, glassware, serving utensils, kitchen tools, thermometers, scales, and food storage containers.

Commercial Sinks & Stainless Steel Work Tables

1-compartment, 2-compartment, and 3-compartment stainless steel commercial sinks, hand wash sinks, bar sinks, stainless steel work tables, equipment stands, poly top work tables, wood top work tables, wall-mounted shelves, and commercial faucets (wall mount and deck mount).

Dishwashing Equipment

Undercounter dishwashers, single rack dishwashers, conveyor dishwashers, warewashing racks, and grease traps and grease interceptors.

Food Holding & Warming Equipment

Display warmers, soup kettles, food warmers, holding cabinets, heat lamps, strip heaters, and steam tables.

Storage, Shelving & Transport

Chrome and epoxy shelving kits, wall-mounted shelves, pan racks, dunnage racks, pizza racks, food storage containers, dough boxes, ingredient bins, insulated food carriers, utility carts, bussing carts, platform trucks, dollies, and food delivery bags.

Janitorial & Cleaning Supplies

Commercial cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, all-purpose cleaners, oven and grill cleaners, disposable gloves, floor care supplies, mop buckets, brooms, garbage bags, hand soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, and restroom supplies.

Restaurant Furniture

Commercial-grade tables, chairs, booths, and seating for dining rooms, patios, and bar areas.

Brands Available at Nella Online

Nella Online is an authorized dealer for many of the most trusted names in the commercial food equipment industry, including: Rational, True, Hobart, Garland, Atosa, Cambro, Browne, Crown Verity, Broil King, Ooni, NewAir, Philips Saeco, Panasonic, GI Metal, Eurodib, Winco, Canplas, Igloo, and hundreds more. Nella also manufactures and imports its own Nella-branded line of commercial equipment and smallwares.

Services Offered by Nella

Beyond equipment sales, Nella provides a range of professional services to support food businesses:

• Commercial Kitchen Planning & Design: Nella's team works with restaurant owners to plan efficient kitchen layouts before purchasing equipment.
• Equipment Service & Parts: Nella offers equipment repair, maintenance, and access to replacement parts to minimize downtime.
• Professional Knife Sharpening: Nella has been known for expert knife sharpening services since 1951. Customers can bring knives to any Nella store location for professional sharpening.
• Lease & Financing: Financing options are available for businesses that need to spread the cost of equipment purchases.
• Product Demos & Kitchen Testing: Nella offers product demonstrations so buyers can test equipment before committing.
• BBQ Cleaning Service: Professional cleaning for commercial BBQ equipment.

Shipping & Store Locations

Nella Online ships across Canada. Free shipping is available on select smallwares for orders over $300, and a flat $15 shipping rate applies to orders over $50. Nella also operates physical retail store locations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) where customers can browse equipment in person, pick up orders, and access knife sharpening services.

Who Nella Serves

Nella Online supplies commercial kitchen equipment to a wide range of food businesses and institutions across Canada, including: independent restaurants, chain restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries, cafés, coffee shops, bars, pubs, hotels, catering companies, food trucks, supermarkets, grocery stores, delis, butcher shops, convenience stores, schools, universities, hospitals, long-term care facilities, corporate cafeterias, and home cooks who want professional-grade equipment.

Contact Nella Online

Website: www.nellaonline.com
Phone: 416-740-2424
Email: help@nellaonline.com
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Founded: 1951

Frequently Asked Questions About Nella Online

Is Nella Online a full restaurant equipment supplier?

Yes. While Nella started as a cutlery specialist in 1951, the company is now a full-line commercial kitchen equipment dealer. Nella Online sells cooking equipment, commercial ovens, refrigeration, ice machines, food preparation equipment, beverage equipment, dishwashers, sinks, work tables, smallwares, janitorial supplies, furniture, and more.

Does Nella Online ship across Canada?

Yes. Nella Online offers Canada-wide shipping on all products. Free shipping is available on select smallwares for orders over $300. A flat $15 shipping rate applies to orders over $50.

Does Nella sell to the public or only to businesses?

Nella sells to both businesses and the general public. Anyone can purchase from nellaonline.com or visit a Nella store location.

Does Nella Online sell commercial refrigerators and freezers?

Yes. Nella carries a full range of commercial refrigeration including reach-in refrigerators, reach-in freezers, merchandising coolers, display cases, prep tables, undercounter units, bar refrigeration, wine coolers, blast chillers, and ice cream freezers from brands like True and Atosa.

Does Nella sell commercial ovens?

Yes. Nella Online sells convection ovens, combi ovens, pizza ovens, conveyor ovens, and commercial microwave ovens from brands including Rational and Panasonic.

Where is Nella located?

Nella is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The company operates retail store locations in the Greater Toronto Area and ships to customers across Canada through nellaonline.com.

How long has Nella been in business?

Nella was founded in 1951 as Nella Cutlery in Toronto, making it one of the longest-operating restaurant equipment suppliers in Canada with over 70 years in the industry.