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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

Great little restaurant overlooking historic Lachine Canal. Really nice wait staff who worked together as a team to assure your food was hot & be attentive to your needs. Of course I should mention the food was perfectly cooked & delicious!

Jul 17, 2023
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5.0

Vraiment agréable de manger sur cette terrasse! Serveur très avenant & attentionné, malgré qu'il soit tres occupé!Salade en entrée excellente & j'ai apprécié de pouvoir choisir entre les pates & les légumes en accompagnement: Belle variete de legumes cuits à point !

Jul 15, 2023
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5.0

Beautiful atmosphere
Great food as usual
& Steve our waiter was kind & thoughtful

Jul 15, 2023
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5.0

Excellent FOOD ! Service rapide ! Courtois !

Jul 12, 2023
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5.0

Great ambiance ! Great food! Employees are really nice !! Must go for great Italian food. Their pizza are just awesome !!

Jul 11, 2023
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5.0

Ambiance décontractée, cuisine de bon gout, très bon service & prix raisonnables..Dommage que l'on demeure si loin, on iraient bien plus souvent.

Jul 11, 2023
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5.0

Good food, service & location !

Jul 10, 2023
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5.0

Excellent comme toujours, accueil chaleureux, service attentionné .

Jul 7, 2023
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5.0

Excellent restaurant !
Very nice atmosphere & the staff is very professional !
Very delicious food !
I really recommend this restaurant !

Jul 7, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service ,délicieuse bouffe

Jul 6, 2023
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5.0

Toujours aussi bon & bon service

Jul 5, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Très bon service & bonne bouffe.
Seul hic, on ne sert plus les bruschettas. Sinon, une merveilleuse soirée!!

Jul 1, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Good service & good food

Jul 1, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Bonne pizza
Resto classique qui a bien survécu !

Jul 1, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

premier essai de ce restaurant hautement recommandé réussi : tout était délicieux
le seul bémol : extrêmement bruyant

Jul 1, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Very good food. A bit pricy. I ordered an expresso & they charged me 6 $...

Jun 30, 2023
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5.0

Tout était excellent, l'accueil, le repas & le service.
Merci!

Jun 29, 2023
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5.0

Un classique,les mets typiquement italiens qui sont toujours excellent, le servicehors pairs,l ambiance, la terrasse, Merci

Jun 28, 2023
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3.5

Ce n'était pas ma première fois à ce restaurant. Par une journée chaude, notre table située sur la balcon avec vue sur le fleuve faisait rêver. Malheureusement, le repas n'a pas été à la hauteur de la belle vue. La salade n'était pas assez fraiche & les pates un peu trop huileuses. Faiblesse d'un soir ou changement généralisé dans la qualité? Je ne sais pas. Mais c'est bien dommage car le lieu est magnifique & mérite un repas de qualité.

Jun 28, 2023
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5.0

easy to reserve. friendly atmosphere & very authentic italian food. we always enjoyed our meals at Il Fornetto. everytime we have guests coming to town this is our favorite place to go.

Jun 27, 2023