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Il Fornetto

Lachine
4.6$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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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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One of my favourite weekend lunch spot with water view & having tasty italian meal with your loved ones. Great for family gatherings. Nice staffs, beautiful water view specially in autumn. Highly recommended.

Aug 1, 2024
on Google
5.0

Ive been a customer for over 10 years. Passionate people. Over 100 visits. Best spot in Lachine. Pricing is also very decent.

Jul 31, 2024
on Google
4.0

Absolutely fantastic!! From th service to the food & wine, to the spectacular view & ambience. I can see why they have been open for 30 years !!

Jul 31, 2024
on Google
4.0

Très bob service, belle place

Jul 31, 2024
on Google
2.0

Service très rapide même trop. Cuisine boff. Salade César huileuse & non crémeuse, veau bouilli dans un sauce huile ou citron. Pâte petite portion. Pain sec & froid il faut demander pour le chauffer malgré que cela devrait être fait dès le départ.

Jul 31, 2024
on Google

Very amiable & knowledgeable server. Good food & nice surroundings.

Jul 28, 2024
on Google

Very cozy, friendly & professional. Had a great evening, thank you.

Jul 28, 2024
on Google

We celebrated a birthday last night & everything was amazing! Luckily we had reservations because the restaurant was full. Please keep in mind that you can't reserve on the terrace (to the couple who made a scene lol) We were seated within 5 minutes of arriving & the food arrived shortly after. Everything was delicious! The mushroom risotto was creamy & the rice cooked perfectly & the Calabrese pizza was soooo tasty! The owner also found out it was my fiancée's birthday & offered free coffee & limoncello. Will definitely come back!

Jul 28, 2024
on Google

Vraiment bon & staff sympathique & pro mais vraiment dispendieux pour ce que c'est... On paye l'endroit quoi.

Jul 27, 2024
on Google

Lovely restaurant. Great ,warm service & excellent Italian food.

Jul 26, 2024
on Google
5.0

We love this restaurant & we always like to come & sit outside in the summer. Yesterday everything was fine including excellent greeting by the manager. The only thing, the waiter was good, but little anxious, we were trying to order the drinks, but she left us in the middle before we finished, she came back after, but still in hurry. Probably she was extremely busy, she was really nice, but ANXIOUS.

Jul 24, 2024
on Google

Un restaurant qu'on aime retourner lorsque nous allons à Lachine

Jul 24, 2024
on Google
5.0

This is one of our go to places when we come to Montreal. Great atmosphere by the canal & the food is scrumptious.

Jul 23, 2024
on Google
3.0

Service is perfect Sangria was amazing food was really just ok...was excpecting more based on the price & quality of the service I would go back but only to consume the sangria because it was really good

Jul 21, 2024
on Google

La pizza est excellente. La salade cesar manque un peu de goût Excellent service cordial & souriant.

Jul 21, 2024
on Google

Amazing patio & wonderful service. Always great food & drinks :)

Jul 20, 2024
on Google

Great lunch

Jul 18, 2024
on Google
5.0

Excellent service. The food is very good. We ordered veal parmigiana & risotto with mushrooms. Good wine selection by the glass. Nice location by the canal.

Jul 17, 2024
on Google
5.0

Nous avons très bien mangé. Le personnel était très courtois & nous avons payé 130$ pour trois adultes & un enfant.

Jul 17, 2024
on Google

Super resto ,bonne bouffe & service impeccable ,si suis allé plusieurs fois & toujours parfait . Merci

Jul 15, 2024
on Google