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Il Fornetto

Lachine
4.6$$
OPEN11:30 am - 10:30 pm
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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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Good food in a nice atmosphere. Service was excellent !

Dec 27, 2025
on Google

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.

Dec 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

Endroit chaleureux, cuisine excellente & de bon goût, portions généreuses & très bon service,
Je recommande cet endroit fortement

Dec 24, 2025
on Google

Always great service, & yummy food. Nice location by the lakeshore. Always a lovely time. Nice terrace too.

Dec 22, 2025
on Google

Great Italian menu. Service & atmosphere were great

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

Absolutely exceptional service from booking, to leaving. The entire team was fabulous & the food & drinks were exquisite. We went for my birthday & may need to make it an annual tradition! Highly recommend!

Dec 20, 2025
on Google

Toujours agréable de retourner a II Fornetto depuis l'ouverture je demeures un fidèl client.
La nourriture est toujours excellente ainsinque le service & la carte des vins.

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

Très belle expérience & excellent service. La salle est juste un peu bruyante - mais cela ne nous empêche pas d'y retourner!

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

J'adore leur mets.
Anne-Sophie a fait tout en son pouvoir pour rendre notre expérience chaleureuse.
Merci beaucoup!
Johanne

Nov 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Toujours une cuisine de qualité, très bon service & atmosphère décontractée,

Nov 27, 2025
on Google

too loud upstairs including music??? pasta vg

Nov 20, 2025
on Google

On s'y sent bien & on mange bien!

Nov 19, 2025
on Google

Ambiance & Service impécable !!!

Nov 15, 2025
on Google

Very Italian. Food is perfect, worth the money.

Nov 12, 2025
on Google

Beautiful cosy place, nice vieuw & a service with a smile :)
It was a lunch with a client, we took 2 glass of wine eacht & also dessert :) delicious

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

Delicious as always!

Nov 9, 2025
on Google

Voilà quelques années que je n'étais pas retourné. Pas de surprise, toujours une bonne cuisine italienne traditionnelle, avec un service efficace. Les gnocchis arrabbiata étaient bons mais un peu trop épicés à mon goût.

Nov 9, 2025
on Google

Lovely evening with friends. We have been going to this restaurant for over 30 years. Parking is very difficult . Good service.

Nov 7, 2025
on Google

Les plats sont corrects. Les serveurs n'ont vraiment pas de formation, une serveuse en particulier est particulèrement impolie, inconvenante.

Nov 4, 2025
on Google

le seul problème d'aller à votre restaurant est le stationnement difficilement accessible. À part cela nous avons tout apprécié: cuisine, service & endroit.

Nov 2, 2025
on Google