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Il Fornetto

Lachine
4.6$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 11:30 am
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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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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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Kawamimi
1 Review
5.0

Amazing food! Amazing service!! Awsome ambiance !! Just an amazing place all around .. Fancy & affordable!!

Jul 5, 2014
dandy
2 Reviews
3.0

Première visite, pizza ordinaire, calmars frits ordinaires, nous n'avons pas été emballés, rien de spécial resto correct. Bon service!

Aug 24, 2013
Foodie
1 Review
5.0

tout est délicieux à ce resto. Nous sommes allés au moins 6 fois & tous les plats essayés étaient savoureux. Les calmars & les moules en entrée sont excellent, toutes les pizza essayées étaient fabuleuses, le poisson, le veau etc. vraiment aucun commentaire négatif. Très bon service également. vraiment que du positif. Notre resto familial préféré sans contredit.

Jul 8, 2013
Foodie
5 Reviews
5.0

One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Montréal.
Beautiful area with the lakefront views & the food + service is always amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant

May 21, 2013
Foodie
1 Review
5.0

Wow! Wow! Wow! From the food, to the service to the view...Everything was beyond excellent. The filet mignon was grilled to perfection (medium), the grilled vegetables were tender crisp & not burnt, the lamb was tender, & the lasagna sublime. The pasta bolognese was good & plentiful. The desserts moutwatering albeit maybe a little small.
We were 2 adults & three children (ages 8 to 12) & all we kept repeating was how good it was. Sixteen years ago we held our engagement party here & have returned a few times over the years. This year we chose to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversay here & we are glad we did

May 13, 2013
gustavocab
4 Reviews
4.0

Je suis allé à plusieurs occasions à ce restaurant pour diner. Toujours le menu & le service a été de haute qualité.
La pizza ainsi que les pates sont excellents.
De plus je trouve que la relation qualité prix est excellente. Définitivement un resto à visite

Mar 24, 2013