Located in an enchanting setting on the shores of the Lachine Canal, Il Fornetto is a perfect place to offer oneself a moment of relaxation and change of scenery without having to leave the city. Inside, the rustic-inspired though modern décor is particularly pleasant. Yet it is above all for its superb, double-level terrace looking out directly over the canal that people love this place. Open from early in spring until late in autumn, the terrace welcomes you to come and enjoy beautiful the sunsets.
Il Fornetto’s menu takes on the appearance of an encyclopaedia of Italian cuisine. The selection is impressive and includes all of the staples: pastas available as a full dish or half portion, which is great for an entrée, various antipasti and veal and the most important staple of them all, pizza baked in a real wood-burning oven. Here, it is particularly delicious, crispy and topped with the freshest ingredients. Not surprisingly, this restaurant – open since 1987 – shows no sign of slowing down.
Il Fornetto consistently delivers an excellent dining experience with friendly, attentive service, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and a menu that showcases authentic Italian flavors. The wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and well-balanced dishes receive frequent praise for taste and quality, while the canal-side terrace and cozy interiors provide a memorable setting. Guests often highlight generous portions, good wine selections, and a welcoming vibe that works well for celebrations as well as casual dinners. The staff are noted for being helpful and professional, making reservations and dining smooth even when busy. This combination of dependable food, thoughtful hospitality, and a charming location keeps diners coming back time after time.
Belle table, belle vue, bon service mais nourriture ordinaire. Fameux pour les pizzas au four à bois mais pas le reste malheureusement. Avons pris table d'hôte: pâtes rotola sans goût & morue avec sauce trop épaisse & peu goûteuse.
Intéressant de pouvoir prendre une bouteille de vin importée à prix abordable !
Has been great for over 20 years & is still fantastic.
I had my first diner there 2 owners ago ., food staff & prices are always great. Staff staff stafff is A1. They have a manager there since 30 years. He is simply the most hospitable person in any restaurant in montreal .
The place is a must try Pizza pasta fish & veal. All excellent.
This place is just as I remember, a staple of the lachine water front restaurants great wood stove pizza accompanied by all the right flavor profiles. Very nice ambiance & service is on point. Couple of reason I don't give a 5 star rating, on the way to the washrooms we over heard some getting chewed out for some kind of error that was made, something else is the place has not changed in ages & lastly this place is exactly the same for as long as I could remember not yet to have had a menu that gets me excited to try something else.
La pizza etait correcte, mais peu garnie. Trop chere pour la qualite. Les calamares etaient plutot fades. Cependant, le ANTIPASTO « IL FORNETTO » etait degeu. Les melons n'etaient pas murs - tres durs-, les legumes goutaient la vieille huile & le salami etait passe date, rassi. Franchement deugeulasse. Nous avons informe la cuisine. Malgre cela nous avons ete facture la totale. Le service etait autrement adequat. Tres decevant.
Mar 5, 2026
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Les assiettes sont copieuses mais pas particulièrement bonnes, ce n est pas mauvais mais ce n est pas un restaurant qu'on choisit pour l expérience culinaire, les pizzas sont à éviter. La pâte & sèche & la garniture insipide
We had a great experience at Il Fornetto. Ordered the Calabrese pizza which is mozzarella cheese, spicy oil, Italian sausage. Fantastic pizza. Great char from the wood oven on the crispy crust. You see the oven in the restaurant & it smells incredible as soon as you walk in. The ingredients are all savory & taste fresh. The portion is perfect for one person. The price is fair.
The restaurant is pretty high end & the service was good. It has a very cozy vibe inside. We came on a Sunday night around 7pm with no reservation & waited around 10 minutes for a table.
Great service & great food all-round. The pizza is excellent & the service is fast. We were there on NYE & we didn't wait for anything despite it being completely booked. My daughter is lactose intolerant so we bring our own cheese. NO PROBLEM. Amazing I wish all places could be as accommodating.
Delightful restaurant, lots of variety in the menu. Pizza, pasta, meat & fish dishes are all there. Nice selection of wine to accompany your meal. Will definitely be going back.
Pizza was one of the best pizzas I've had flavor-wise. The only mention I have is the crust was a bit overcooked on one side, needs to be spun 180 halfway through in the oven but otherwise 🔥
Nice terrace on the canal. Tasty pizza & funny staff. Thanks for giving us the chance to enjoy a good meal & spend some quality time. Hopefully, one day, dogs will be welcome on the terrace 😀
