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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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Options sans gluten pour les pâtes & les pizza! Un bon resto italien avec un excellent service

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

Had a great dinner last night.This is a restaurant we frequent often. Service is consistent, food as well. The selection of wines are up to par with many very good restaurants, & the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend :)

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

Excellent food fantastic friendly service !!! I have frequented the restaurant many time & the experience is amazing

Jul 13, 2024
on Google
4.0

we were on the second floor & the noise was so loud that we had a hard time to hear each othe

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

I found that the restaurant is very noisy & that people are crowded to close togethe

Jul 12, 2024
on Google
4.0

It's was good pizza that I had

Jul 11, 2024
on Google

Great service 👏!! Food was amazing!!

Jul 11, 2024
on Google

Exceptional service & the food was delicious !

Jul 10, 2024
on Google

Good food, spectacular atmosphere.

Jul 9, 2024
on Google

J'ai mangé un risotto aux champignons qui n'avait aucun goût. Bien que nous ayons été bien traités, la nourriture laissait beaucoup à désirer. J'ai payé $39 pour l'assiette & j'ai mangé juste quelques bouchées. Il faisait très chaude.

Jul 8, 2024
on Google

J'ai trouvé l'emplacement & le resto très jolis en arrivant... La terrasse est spacieuse & directement face à l'eau, c'est très agréable... Le plaisir fût malheureusement de courte durée.... On s'asseoit & on commande un apéro avec un calmars à partager... On était pas encore décidé pour le repas principal mais on avait faim alors, on s'est dit qu'on va continuer de regarder le menu & choisir en attendant les calmars.... & bien NON! Ça ne se fait pas à ce resto... Contrairement à tous les restos où j'ai pu aller dans ma vie, on doit commander TOUT, d'un seul coup.... Hors de question de commander l'entrée & le repas principal quelques instants plus tard..... Bon, la serveuse est gentille & c'est pas sa faute mais elle insiste alors, on commande un repas à la va-vite.... Nos 2 pizzas végés dont une avec extra oignons étaient sans goût, MÊME après avoir rajouté du poivre & du parmesan... De plus, j'ai l'habitude de mettre des flocons de piments sur ma pizza... Je les ai demandé TROIS fois & ils sont arrivés lorsqu'il me restait 3 bouchées à manger....La lasagne de mon amie était une succession d'étages de pâtes sans sauce entre elles... Comme un gros bloc compact... Svp, faites honneur à la cuisine italienne & ne prétendez pas offrir une cuisine italienne aussi insipide....

Jul 8, 2024
on Google

Toujours aussi bon Service impeccable

Jul 7, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great food, fantastic service, I really felt like I was eating in Italy. Thanks everybody for your care & great hospitality.

Jul 5, 2024
on Google

Fun, relaxed experience

Jul 4, 2024
on Google

Very lovely food. Picturesque surroundings. Great wine

Jul 4, 2024
on Google

No lo recomiendo por ser un restaurante con mala relación precio calidad Te obligan a dejar propina si te marchas sin dejarla te salen a buscarte en la calle para reclamarla Pagué 27 $ CAN por un plato de espaguetis al pomodoro

Jun 30, 2024
on Google
5.0

My family's favorite place whenever we are in Montreal!

Jun 26, 2024
on Google

Service impeccable. Ambiance relaxant. Prix correct.

Jun 26, 2024
on Google
5.0

Had a great experience at Il Fornetto! We were a group of 6 celebrating my sister in-law's birthday & the service was excellent. The decor is very tasteful & the ambience is nice as well. I had a light pasta for dinner paired with a nice red wine.

Jun 25, 2024
on Google

I'm not sure what's happening lately but the last few times I've been here the food hasn't been great. The most recent order was tortellini Gigi which was made with sliced cold cuts instead of pancetta, a lasagna with no ricotta or any cheese layers, & two tiny polpette that were bland in a sauce that was not great. For what you pay here the caliber of food in places with more expensive rent downtown are so much better (e.g. Elena). Kitchen just needs to up their game a bit. If the restaurant is slammed, slow down the orders but don't sell dishes that are subpar.

Jun 24, 2024
on Google