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Il Fornetto

Lachine
4.6$$
OPEN11:30 am - 10:30 pm
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Valentine's Day: hours might differ
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 Google4.4 (2000+)
*as of 2026-02-14
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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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5.0

Outstanding restaurant. Pasta Alfredo was top notch & the pizza was the best I've had in over ten years. Great service too

Mar 11, 2024
on Google

Cuisine très savoureuse, service courtois & souriant. Nous avons très apprécié.

Mar 8, 2024
on Google
4.0

A fantastic place to enjoy a great meal with friends & family annnddd a special friend.

Mar 5, 2024
on Google

This is a restaurant that has excellent food..unfortunately on a Saturday night it is packed & as a result service is slow. The waitstaff is extraordinarily attentive regardless

Mar 4, 2024
on Google

Nous y étions pour l'anniversaire de ma fille, nous avons apporté le gâteau. Je trouve aberrant qu'on nous charge $2/pers. Seulement pour couper le gâteau. Je sais que c'est une pratique courante mais à mon avis c'est du vol. Après les resto se plaignent du peu de fréquentation. Quand une facture s'élève à plus de $200 pour 2 pers. & nous étions 9 en tout, je pense que cette pratique n'a pas lieux d'être. Mais la nourriture est bonne au moins pour le prix dispendieux.

Feb 27, 2024
on Google

Excellent restaurant ! Le service est impeccable & l'ambiance est magique. Le personnel & le propriétaire sont très gentils & courtois. Merci beaucoup

Feb 24, 2024
on Google
5.0

We love this place!!! Always great food & service! We had our family lunch & dinner there & our family loved it too

Feb 12, 2024
on Google

Food was excellent & the service is top notch

Feb 11, 2024
on Google

Delicious food & great service! 👌

Feb 11, 2024
on Google

Meilleur Resto italien traditionnel TOP DU TOP

Feb 10, 2024
on Google

We always have a wonderful meal at Il Fornetto - the pasta is perfectly cooked & seasoned. The pizza is great also! Emelie is a wonderful server!

Feb 6, 2024
on Google

Excellent service bonne bouffe abordable

Feb 6, 2024
on Google

Vraiment très bien comme place. Leur pizzas au four à bois étaient excellente. Leur service, impeccable.

Feb 6, 2024
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4.5

Great food & the service is really second to none. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Feb 5, 2024
5.0

We went yesterday for lunch. Food was superb & I must say the staff were tremendous. I really appreciated the service! I never even poured my own wine! Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!!

Feb 4, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Awesome place, great service, delicious food. Always feel welcome -like family

Feb 4, 2024
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5.0

Amazing service & the food & wine was delicious.

Feb 4, 2024
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5.0

Had a very enjoying evening with my teenage niece. The ambiance was just busy enough to allow for a meaningful conversation.

Feb 4, 2024
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3.0

La croûte de la pizza était trop mince.

Feb 3, 2024
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5.0

Merci à toute l'équipe. Toujours une très belle expérience!

Feb 3, 2024