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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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5.0

Alex our waiter was so attentive to our table there was no rush & he took the time to talk to us , food was outstanding & it's always such a great place to go, highly recommend Il Fornetto

Dec 14, 2023
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5.0

We were pleasantly surprised by the amazing pizza! Drinks were good as well! We will return for sure!

Dec 14, 2023
4.0

Food is great but drinks are watered down... That is why it only gets 4 stars...

Dec 12, 2023
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5.0

If you want to impress your guests, come to IL Firnetto. The service is great & gentle & great suggestions for food & wine choices. They are accommodating. Everything I come to eat here, I am never disappointed.

Dec 12, 2023
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5.0

Can't say enough good things about our evening..everything was absolutely wonderful.

Dec 12, 2023

Great place!

Dec 11, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

We had a wonderful dinner on Sunday evening. The waitstaff was excellent as was the food & ambiance. We didn't rush & enjoyed quality time with friends. The restaurant was decorated beautifully for the season.

Dec 11, 2023
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5.0

The food & service were outstanding! Great experience, highly recommend

Dec 11, 2023
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3.0

Après plusieurs fois à ce restaurant, nous avons été désappointés de la nourriture. Calmars très dur & spaghetti à la Putanesca décevant

Dec 11, 2023
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5.0

happy to have discovered this restaurant! Great food & service. Will return.

Dec 11, 2023

The staff was really friendly & the food was great.

Dec 6, 2023
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5.0

Excellent service - our waiter was friendly & helpful. Food was delicious. Ambience was nice, but a little noisy

Dec 2, 2023
3.0

I thought the food should have been more tasty, & a request for "no dressing on the salad" was meet with "I'm sorry, we can't do that", but it was a large private party, so things might be different. It was easy to find parking, as long as you don't mind feeding the meter, but finding free parking is difficult at best. The view is pleasant, overlooking the canal. It's a nice place for a walk before or after eating.

Dec 2, 2023
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5.0

Nous étions 4 & chacun y a trouvé son plaisir au menu, & nous étions bien placés malgré notre retard, merci au maître d'hôtel! Le service est vif, expert & chaleureux! Merci

Nov 30, 2023
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5.0

Bravo & félicitations à toute l'équipe

Nov 29, 2023
4.0

Thank you for hosting us♥️. We had a nice dinner with a group of 8 people & were seated upstairs. The service is really outstanding, the staff is attentive, very friendly & professional & well organized. The food was good & served within a short time even though the restaurant was full. The restaurant has a real pizza oven which makes the pizza really delicious. Also the coffee had a nice flavor. All in all we are happy about the choice of restaurant & will definitely come back.

Nov 26, 2023
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4.5

Hello i would give you a 5 on the service, however, this is the second time it happens, the wine is overpowered, & a full bottle is finished before the main meal arrives, otherwise, everything is great, thank you

Nov 26, 2023

Nourriture excellente. Serveuse très sympathique. Super ambiance.

Nov 25, 2023
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4.5

Ce serait bien d'avoir le sondage en français aussi !

Nov 25, 2023
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4.0

I would have liked a little more wine per glass, at $12 per.

Nov 22, 2023