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Il Fornetto

Lachine
4.6$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 amValentine's Day: hours might differ
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ItalianPizzaGreat selection of wines

About us

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.

Our Specialties

Pasta, Wood burning oven Pizza

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 130 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

More details

-Reception service offered on demand.
85 seats.
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Reviews for Il Fornetto

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Review Summary

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.
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lovely place

Feb 17, 2025
on Google

Je vous connais depuis 1984

Feb 15, 2025
on Google

very nice place, clean, delicious, excellent service!

Feb 11, 2025
on Google

It became our fav Italian resto in no time.
Located by the beautiful waterfront in lachine
Their pizza is to die for! Like really amazing & I don't usually love pizza in general. It's just tastes like in Napoli, Italy… yummy! Thin, crispy, but also a bit chewy, with just perfect amount of toppings, & made in the wood oven! Perfection!

We have tried everything in their menu , but my fav is eggplant parm! Omg…. It's so so freaking good!
The veal dishes are amazing & the pastas are cooked to perfect al dente. So many tasty dishes to choose from.
Service is always great , super friendly, fast & attentive, with smiles.
This resto is very popular, so make reservations, you will not be disappointed.

Jan 31, 2025
on Google

Great food & great service!

Jan 31, 2025
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I finally got to eat at this restaurant after years of people telling me how great the food was. The place filled up quickly for lunch. A small, cozy restaurant with a nice ambiance. I ordered a penne pasta dish with a tomato, cream & mushroom sauce off the table d'hôte menu. The pasta & sauce were a generous portion. It was good, but nothing to rave about. Choice of soup or mixed green salad. I had the salad that came with frisée leaves only & one small underripe tomato wedge. The vinaigrette was decent, but I've had better. We asked for bread rolls. They were large & tasty, but would have been better if served warm rather than stone cold. For the cost of $27 before taxes or tip, I was underwhelmed especially for an Italian restaurant. If I go again, I'll probably try the veal to see if it's worth returning. I think a few small improvements would have made this meal more memorable.

Jan 24, 2025
on Google
4.0

Overall good experince

Jan 18, 2025
on Google

Excellent as always

Jan 18, 2025
on Google

Un de nos restos préférés: la nourriture & le service sont excellents.

Jan 1, 2025
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Très belle ambiance,la nourriture est génial &

Dec 27, 2024
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Verry nice location. Frendly People Verry good Pizza good Vino. Xmas Decoration are cool

Dec 24, 2024
on Google

I totally recomand, food & everything is perfect.

Dec 22, 2024
on Google
5.0

I grew up going there every other weekend with my family when it first opened. We always loved it. We always had big family gatherings there. 40 yrs later last night we had my company Xmas party there of 15 people & they didn't disappoint. Service, food, drinks & atmosphere was top notch. We ended up closing the place. All my crew had a fabulous night. Thank you all for a great evening

Dec 20, 2024
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Merci pour le beau moment & l'excellent service !!!

Dec 19, 2024
on Google

Go to place for old school Italian food. As good a sord fish as one can get in Italy, delectable. Great pizza, wonderful terrace with water view.

Dec 17, 2024
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Outstanding service & our dinners was excellent!! Absolutely delicious!!

Dec 15, 2024
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I love this place,day or night, the service is great, the Holiday Season atmosphere is impacable.

Dec 15, 2024
on Google
4.0

Belle adresse face à l'eau sur Saint-Joseph dans le Vieux Lachine, un quartier qui prends de plus en plus vie. Service impecc par Karine. Rapide, courtois & sympathique. Resto qui se remplit tout le temps alors vaut mieux réserver. En été c'est mois compliqué vu la terrasse. Nourriture de qualité, servie rapidement. Pizza au four à bois, croûte mince & choix varié. Bonne sélection de vin. Desserts intéressants (key lime est très bonne). Café serré comme il se doit. Comptez environs 24$ par pizza. Vin au verre 12 a 15$. On y retourne. recommend.

Dec 14, 2024
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Very accommodating staff! Food was delicious!

Dec 12, 2024
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Excellent lunch with an old friend. We enjoyed lots of time to catch up on all the news. Thank you to the service team.

Dec 10, 2024
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