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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

excellent food, excellent staff, thank you

Jun 25, 2023
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5.0

Service, food & atmosphere are excellent.

Jun 25, 2023
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4.5

Nice restaurent, good food & a wonderful view

Jun 24, 2023
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5.0

Excellent as usual. Special thanks to Alfredo & Steve.

Jun 24, 2023
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5.0

Love your restaurant. The food is always great . I had to send back the salmon & Veg because it had balsamic vinegar on the veg & plate. I have chocking problems with balsamic. It was not listed on the menu description. If I order salad, I always say no vinaigrette Waitress very helpful

Jun 24, 2023
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5.0

Excellent service , excellent fresh Italian food, one of the best views ! Highly recommended for a romantic day out !!

Jun 24, 2023
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5.0

Excellent service gréât ambiance
Food is very good 😊

Jun 23, 2023
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5.0

Excellent tasting food. Great wine selection, friendly staff

Jun 20, 2023
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5.0

Lovely location, consistently great food & quality!

Jun 19, 2023
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4.0

Great food & good portions. The ambience is nice too. Removed 1 star because it's a bit pricey

Jun 19, 2023
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5.0

We had lunch at Il Fornetto yesterday! The food was amazing. The service excellent. It was not my first time there, & definitely will not be my last. I highly recommend it.

Jun 19, 2023
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5.0

Excellent service & très grande qualité des plats servis!
On y retournera assurément!

Jun 17, 2023
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5.0

We just love their pizza 🍕!! Staff has always been right there for any of our needs. Popular spot especially on a warm night on the terrace.

Jun 17, 2023
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5.0

Thanks for accommodating us!

Jun 17, 2023
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4.5

We were five & four different dishes were ordered, especially my Osso Bucco. The only suggestion that I could offer is that decaf ,not Sanka, coffee be offered.

Jun 17, 2023
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5.0

Très bonne nourriture & très bon service. Les serveurs sont très attentionnés. C'est un endroit fantastique pour passer une belle soirée!

Jun 14, 2023
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5.0

Bonne nouriture / excellent service

Jun 12, 2023
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5.0

We had a wonderful time at IL Fornetto! The food was great, the staff was very friendly & the ambiance was just what we were looking for. We have been there many times & will continue to consider it one of our favorite restaurants.

Jun 11, 2023
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5.0

Great food, great service, good ambiance, looking forward to return!!

Jun 10, 2023
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5.0

Great staff, great ambiance, fantastic food!!

Jun 6, 2023