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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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on Google4.3 (2000+)
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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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They are professional

Dec 4, 2024
on Google

Musique un peu forte

Dec 3, 2024
on Google
5.0

Foods so delicious.service perfect.

Nov 30, 2024
on Google

The place was cozy & the food delicious but its the excellent service that our waitress gave us that puts it on our places to go back to. She was very sweet & accommodating to our 4yr old who came with us. Made sure we were seated in a corner, removed the wine glass & sharp cutlery in his area, even offered to water down the orange juice & gave him his own smaller plate to serve himself his pizza slices. It was all the small things.

Nov 30, 2024
on Google
5.0

I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special night out. The ambiance was warm & welcoming, the food was excellent & the servers were attentive & kind.

Nov 30, 2024
on Google

Menu says Bolognese but it's only a simple tomato sauce Very disappointing

Nov 26, 2024
on Google
5.0

Très bonnes pizzas!!! Très bonne ambiance.

Nov 24, 2024
on Google

We've been wanting to go there for a while, we decided to go tonight, I was enjoying being there, I ordered the seafood rissotto, my wife the Tortellini, & a bottle of wine, I was enjoying my Rissotto until I kept crunching into mussel shells, I was lucky I didn't break a tooth, I kept putting them on the side of the plate, & they were quite a few, I mentioned it to the waiter but it was more of a oh well moment, I was a little thrown off by that, he saw it he took it to the kitchen but there was not even an I am sorry about that moment, when I got the check it was still on it, & there were alot of broken mussel shell pieces , disappointed, too bad, thought they were a higher standard. I was expecting them to say the usual coffee & dessert are on us, sorry about that. But the coffee & dessert were charged too. That's too bad. I guess they got enough followers they don't care.175$ plus tip. Won't be going there anymore.

Nov 23, 2024
on Google

Service exceptionnel!

Nov 23, 2024
on Google

All good but their prices have gone way up

Nov 19, 2024
on Google

We asked questions to the waiter.. quite rude. Felt like we were rushed. No time to digest food before next food was on the table. When we were finished... we waited forever for the bill.

Nov 10, 2024
on Google
2.0

I visited this place 8 years ago & got a bad experience. Coming back last week for dinner with friends, I found it quite a difference. The ambiance is cozy & the food is excellent. The service is attentive, & our host is a lively person with a touch of humor.

Nov 10, 2024
on Google
5.0

wonderful place with excellent food, Karine who served us was very pleasant.

Nov 8, 2024
on Google
5.0

Always a great time when dining at Il Fornetto! Food & staff are always wonderful, you can relax & have fun while enjoying top quality Italian food, I highly recommend it!

Nov 8, 2024
on Google

Super resto.

Nov 8, 2024
on Google

Had my birthday dinner with my mum here & it was a nice experience, initially got a table on the ground floor, but did not like the ambience , a nice waiter was kind enough to get us a space upstairs right beside the fireplace which we loved more & was a great picture spot . The service was great & the food was nice!. My only downside was that it was too noisy , I would have thought that for a Wednesday it would be less crowdy, ( but this means they are doing a very good job & people like their food) . We had jumbo shrimp with a side of pasta, Italian seafood rice , grilled steak & vegetables, a glass of red wine & a glass of juice for my mum. Spent 200+ plus tip. Now my mum is in love with the Italian seafood rice & she is asking when I'd be bringing her again 😅. & yea!!! I got a dessert on the house because it was my Birthday!!!!!! Thanks guys, I really enjoyed my birthday dinner .

Nov 8, 2024
on Google

Nice location, good food, friendly service, classy atmosphere. I would ask you to add gluten-free pasta & pizza on the menu please.

Nov 5, 2024
on Google

I give only good reviews where I can & this place for the Pizzas OMG they are so tasty I'd go everyday for the pizzas the dessert's are also pretty good.

Nov 4, 2024
on Google
4.0

Food was great we love the pizza! Atmosphere is nice but we could not hear each other talking so that was a big problem. Wine was great too!

Nov 3, 2024
on Google

Atmosfera italiana, mancare italiana.

Nov 1, 2024
on Google