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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

Very Nice expérience

Aug 5, 2023
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5.0

I am regular customer & always appreciate the Service & Quality of the food. Great restaurant. Tony M.

Aug 4, 2023
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5.0

As usual, friendly, competent staff across the board.

Aug 4, 2023
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5.0

This restaurant has been part of the landscape for more than 30 years. It is as good as ever & consistent.
Great food, nice busy atmosphere & friendly efficient service.

Aug 3, 2023
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5.0

Très belle expérience pour notre première fois. Nous y retournerons bientôt.
Bravo a toute l'équipe.
Robert Boileau
Pointe-Claire.

Aug 1, 2023
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5.0

Excellente nourriture & très bon service

Jul 30, 2023
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4.0

Great service & all staff is amazing but my plate was a bit disappointing. I ordered a spaghetti with meat sauce. There was barely any meat in the sauce. It was only tomato sauce with some bits of pieces of meat

Jul 30, 2023
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4.5

Been coming here for years. Always great service, Very good food & really nice ambiance. Highly recommended.

Jul 30, 2023
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5.0

Excellent resto avec staff courtois & professionnel. Bel emplacement & belle ambiance. Tout était parfait 👌

Jul 30, 2023
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4.0

Belle ambiance, bien localisé, excellent service, nourriture correcte, prix un peu élevés.

Jul 28, 2023
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5.0

Delicious food & great service

Jul 28, 2023
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5.0

Great lunch....friendly staff, marvellous food....
Super cocktails....we sat on the terrace...
What a wonderful summer location...
After all these years, they are still keeping up with high quality standards.....best bread rolls EVER

Jul 26, 2023
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5.0

We always come to this restaurant when we visit.
We are never disappointed!!

Jul 25, 2023
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5.0

Excellent food, service & atmosphere!

Jul 25, 2023
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5.0

Food was amazing A bit hot as they had all their sliding doors open so if you suffer from heat / humidity I would not go during the day but rather at night My Aunt doesn't eat veal & lots of their dishes are veal so we ending up having pizza & salad. Pizza was amazing

Jul 25, 2023
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4.0

Service excellent & sympathique. Belle entrée & escalopes tendres & bien accompagnée de légumes cuits à point.

Jul 24, 2023
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4.0

Je suis plutôt déçue, je venais régulièrement mais ils ont changer la carte, il n'y a même plus de pizza quatre fromages, ils ne sont pas capable d'offrir des petites salade d'accompagnement avec les pizzas à un prix raisonnable, à la place il t'amène une salade mesclun avec un simple assaisonnement qu'il te font payer 14$ c'est franchement du vol car ça ne doit même pas coûter 1$ d'ingrédient. Sinon à part ça c'était bon & le service était bien.

Jul 24, 2023
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5.0

Service attentionné ,courtois & rapide.
Les repas sont bon & simple (comme dans les restaurants d'Italie).

Nous avons passé un bon moment.

Jul 21, 2023
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4.5

Très bel atmosphère, nourriture très bonne & personnel professionnel, très satisfaite

Jul 21, 2023
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5.0

My friend & I enjoyed the ambiance as well as the food very much. Will go to this restaurant again.

Jul 20, 2023