Il Fornetto offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a beautiful canal view, where guests repeatedly praise the wood-fired pizza, a wide Italian menu including pasta, seafood and veal, and a strong selection of wines. The service is consistently friendly, attentive and efficient, with many reviews noting helpful staff, quick seating, and a lovely terrace that enhances the experience, especially for special occasions. The food is described as flavorful, well presented, and satisfying, with standout dishes such as pasta puttanesca, cannelloni, veal piccata, and tiramisu, and the pizza praised for its thin, crisp crust from the wood oven. The setting is versatile for casual dinners, dates, or family gatherings, and guests often return because of reliability and value, even when on busy nights. Overall, Il Fornetto is a popular choice for a classic Italian dining experience on the lakefront, with many highlighting its consistency, atmosphere, and the culinary variety.View restaurant profile
Boustan is praised for flavorful, hot, and generously portioned food and for quick, friendly service. Reviews highlight exceptional customer care when mistakes occur, with staff often remedying issues and sometimes adding a courtesy item despite the fault lying with the delivery process. The menu items most mentioned as favorites include shawarma and poutine chicken, with several noting the food stays fresh and tasty even late. Delivery and order errors are a recurring theme, including missing items or items arriving tepid, and some experiences feel overly complicated by the ordering platform rather than the restaurant. Overall, Boustan is regarded as one of the best spots in the area, reliable for family occasions and late hours, with many expressing willingness to order again and recommending the place to others, though occasional counter service inconsistencies and packaging gaps are noted.View restaurant profile
Reviews of Falafel St-Jacques consistently praise fresh, flavorful falafel and generous portions, with the falafel pita and vegetarian options standing out as some of the best in town. Diners describe a warm, homey dining experience and friendly, attentive service that makes guests feel welcome, with many noting the staff go out of their way to share samples and chat during the meal. The menu is celebrated for variety and quality, including falafel sandwiches and plates, salads like babaganoush and eggplant, vegan options, shawarma and shish taouk, all made with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, plus homemade pita and a range of desserts and bakery items. Some reviewers mention pricing being higher than expected and occasional busy parking or longer wait times around peak hours, but these concerns are outweighed by the consistent freshness, flavorful dishes, and heartfelt hospitality. Overall Falafel St-Jacques emerges as a hidden gem for vegetarian and vegan Middle Eastern cuisine, a place many would return to again and again for the quality and the warm service.View restaurant profile
Reviews describe La Table d'André as a stylish, welcoming spot in Lachine with a rustic-modern decor and a water view, offering a concise yet well executed menu that blends Italian and French influences and delivers fresh, flavorful dishes from ravioli and seafood pasta to braised beef, with the space, layout and warm atmosphere giving a sense of privacy whether in small or larger groups. Attentive, friendly service is a common thread, and guests praise the drinks, wine list and overall hospitality that make celebrations and date nights memorable. The overall impression is that the food is high quality and often exceptional, yet a few dishes arrived not as hot as expected or were a touch salty, and some reviewers note a desire for more seasonal rotation and more variations on the menu; still, many call it a welcome addition to the neighborhood, good value and a place to return for another dinner, a special occasion or a casual night with friends. The setting on the water, the terrace, live energy, and the ability to accommodate private gatherings are repeatedly highlighted as strong positives, and there is broad enthusiasm to revisit to try other dishes and experience the evolving menu.View restaurant profile
Overall, Taormina Lounge is repeatedly praised for excellent Italian food, generous portions, and a warm, attentive service that makes guests feel welcome from arrival to departure. The waterfront terrace and scenic views are frequently highlighted, creating a romantic or relaxed backdrop whether for intimate dinners or larger celebrations. The menu features standout dishes such as fresh seafood, house made gnocchi, arancini, pasta options and well presented plates, and the kitchen is noted for accommodating dietary restrictions with care. The venue is described as well suited for weddings and private events, with a dedicated upstairs space, smooth planning, and dependable coordination of music and photo booth elements that guests enjoy. Patrons also mention convenient parking and an overall charming ambiance, though some note that parking can be challenging at times and acoustics on the patio could be improved, and a few comments reference occasional slower service during peak hours. The owner and staff are described as friendly, professional, and organized, delivering consistent quality and a welcoming atmosphere. Taken together, Taormina Lounge emerges as a reliable choice for memorable meals, scenic views, and successful gatherings, with many guests already planning a return visit.View restaurant profile
Forno Pizza Frankie's is widely praised as a standout, with many calling it the best pizza in Montreal and a hidden gem in Lachine. The pizza is described in New Haven style with a thin, crisp crust, well balanced sauce, and high quality ingredients, and the toppings are often noted as thoughtful and fresh. The crust is frequently called the star, light and crispy with just the right amount of char, and the cheese is repeatedly praised for its quality. The venue is described as cozy and apartment like, with a warm, friendly staff, though there is no dine in seating and it tends to be busy. Price points are a common topic, with some reviewers calling them high but others saying the quality justifies the cost by delivering a memorable experience. Consistency across visits is highlighted, with many planning return trips and even traveling for the pies, and the mortadella sandwich and other menu items are noted as standout options to try.View restaurant profile
Overall, Nonnina comes through as a bustling, family-friendly Italian spot with a warm, welcoming vibe and a bakery-led menu noted for huge, fresh sandwiches, a wide range of pastries, cannoli, tiramisu, pistachio treats, and the occasional croissant; reviewers praise the porchetta, spicy chicken, prosciutto and other sandwiches, along with pizzas, salads, and reliable coffee, with many saying the pastries and desserts are exceptional. The service is described as fast and friendly, the atmosphere as cozy and authentic, and the location as convenient and lively, even on busy days, with a system for quick pickup that keeps lines moving. Catering for events is highlighted, and many say they would return, sometimes repeatedly, for the pastries, sandwiches, and espresso; however, a few notes mention price, occasional inconsistencies in the coffee, or changes to chicken portions. All in all, the consensus is that Nonnina offers high-quality, satisfying Italian fare in a charming setting and stands out as a top spot for sandwiches and Italian baked goods in the area.View restaurant profile
