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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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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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1 Review
4.0

Dinner with my colleagues. Vegetables + chickpea soup was delicious. The Veal + ricotta pasta tasty but a bit under cook. I like my pasta al dente but the edges were a bit hard... Will come back in the warm weather to enjoy a meal outside.

Feb 2, 2024
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5.0

Nourriture de qualité & de bon goût. Bon rapport qualité /. Prix. Ambiance agréable. Nous y irions plus souvent si l'on habitait plus proche...

Jan 31, 2024

Un choix secur. Les plats sont très bon. Service un peu variable mais quand même bon. Bonne carte de vin

Jan 31, 2024
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Un seul mot : Impeccable. Sur toute la ligne.

Jan 28, 2024
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1 Review
4.0

We were there for dinner on a saturday night. The food & service was good but unfortunately the ambiance was disappointing. . The lighting is terrible way too yellow & on the brighter side. Would be so much nicer if they had table lights & dimmed the ceiling lights. Would create a much warmer ambiance.

Jan 28, 2024
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1 Review
4.5

Always very fun to eat at Il Fornetto. Very well attended to
Environment is great
Food was most enjoyable

Jan 26, 2024
4.0

Great place. My first time. Will definitely go back

Jan 25, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service cordial staff in a relax atmosphère.

Jan 21, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Jamais déçus , un de nos resto favoris

Jan 21, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Great food & excellent service!

Jan 21, 2024

Rien extravagant il manque d'affinité pour la présentation des assiettes.

Jan 21, 2024
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1 Review
4.0

Nous étions 2. Nous avons pris une pizza chaque. Elle était délicieuse. Cependant, une pizza a été commandé avec extra sauce & moins de fromage (la margharita). J'ai été TRÈS étonnée que 2$ de frais ont été ajouté sur l'addition pour la sauce extra. J'ai trouvé ça très ordinaire & ça m'a déçu de votre part.

Jan 20, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Service was prompt & food was served hot & was delicious!

Jan 20, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Caryn (not sure of the spelling) did a great job, very friendly & funny.

Jan 18, 2024

Bien situé. 90 $ pour un dîner incluant pizza, salade & 1 verre de vin. Stationnements autour payants.

Jan 17, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Nourriture excellente, ambiance conviviale & super service avec le sourire.

Jan 14, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Nous avons passé une belle soirée!

Jan 14, 2024
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1 Review
4.5

Bien apprécié la chaleur du personnel. On a respecté notre lenteur à choisir le menu & à manger par un beau vendredi après-midi

Jan 13, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

👍👍💯👍👍

Jan 13, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Great evening, the staff was amazing & the food was exceptional.

Jan 10, 2024