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Il Fornetto

Lachine
4.6$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 amValentine's Day: hours might differ
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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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Reviews for Il Fornetto

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on Google4.3 (2000+)
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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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Très bon restaurant. Très belle soirée avec une amie.

Aug 19, 2025
on Google
5.0

Very fast service & good pizza! Great place in the summer to look over over the canal. Only downside is it is right next to a busy street

Aug 19, 2025
on Google

D'habitude j'aime la nourriture & l'ambiance est bien, sauf que la dernière fois quand je suis allée à ce restaurant, le serveur a choisi le pourboire sur la machine sans me le dire & s'est donné un pourboire très généreux de 25%, je n'avais pas réalisé qu'il avait déjà mis le pourboire & j'ai payé sauf qu'après sur la facture j'ai réalisé que le pourboire avait été choisi pour moi parce que je n'aurais pas donné 25%. Je suis allé voir le serveur pour lui dire que je pense qu'il y a eu une erreur avec le pourboire & il a compris immédiatement ce que je voulais dire donc je suis certaine que ce n'était pas un accident & il a sorti 5$ de son portefeuille & il me l'a donné. Lorsque sa collègue lui a demandé ce qu'il se passe, il a dit que c'était juste un malentendu. C'était évident qu'il l'a fait exprès.

Aug 19, 2025
on Google

Notre serveur courtois polie & très attentif!

Aug 19, 2025
on Google

Great place, decent prices, awesome location. We had a lovely waitress & had a great time.

Aug 17, 2025
on Google

4th time here & as expected everything was superb!

Aug 16, 2025
on Google
4.0

Nathan's service was amazing, highlight of the experience!

Aug 15, 2025
on Google

Excellent food!

Aug 12, 2025
on Google

Un endroit sympathique mais qui ne donne pas l'heure juste quand on pose une question sur le menu table d'hôte si on demande une variante. De plus, ne demandez pas une eau chaude citron à la fin du repas, ils vous factureront 2,50$ sans vous en aviser auparavant!!!

Aug 12, 2025
on Google
5.0

It's such a beautiful spot-inside & out! No matter where you sit, the atmosphere is warm & inviting. You'll truly enjoy it, whether you're on a date night or a family outing. Our favorite spots are upstairs & on the terraces, offering the perfect ambiance. Everything we've tried so far has been delicious-no complaints at all. The food is filling, flavorful, & perfectly suited to the setting. While the drinks aren't their strongest point, it's still absolutely worth it. I could go back again & again & never get tired of it!

Aug 12, 2025
on Google
5.0

One of the best pizza spot nice location but the customer service of the waitress should be improved. So I am rating only the food & location 5 Stars!

Aug 12, 2025
on Google

Nous avons passé une excellente soirée chez Il Fornetto. L'accueil était chaleureux, le service attentionné & la nourriture délicieuse. Les plats étaient savoureux, bien présentés, & l'ambiance agréable pour un souper détendu. Une belle adresse à découvrir !

Aug 11, 2025
on Google

Guylaine & Jasmine were absolutely the most welcoming & competent of servers. Even though the restaurant was very busy & the terrace was full, we were served as if we were the only ones. Fish well prepared, lots of crispy veggies. Eggplant appetizer is outstanding. Tiramisu made fresh every day. Price very reasonable. One of the nicest terraces on the Island of Montreal. It in has a first class view on the Lachine Canal. We will return often.

Aug 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

It was a very nice dinner with a great view. Food was very good & the service as well.

Aug 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

Excellent service ! Lasagne & pizza excellentes !!

Aug 5, 2025
on Google

Beautiful restaurant in Lachine food was excellent & the staff was very friendly .

Aug 4, 2025
on Google

Mashallah! Great place to dine. Showed up with a five-person party without a reservation on a Sunday afternoon & got seated in less than 10 minutes. Waited by a very polite & courteous set of serving staff.
The food came in quickly & turned out to be amazing. It was very delicious & full of flavours.
The restaurant's ambiance was very pleasing. Calm, serene outdoor seating is available next to the canal. It is an excellent choice for first dates, group gatherings & Tinder dates.
Kid-friendly.

Aug 3, 2025
on Google
5.0

Belle ambiance surnl'eau malgré la fermeture de la marina par l'administration Plante.? Il n'y a plus de bateaux 🤨

Aug 2, 2025
on Google

Toujours excellent avec un service attentionné & courtois!

Aug 2, 2025
on Google

We had an outstanding family meal at Il Fornetto. We were fortunate to have a table on the second floor in a lovely room with a fabulous view of the canal. The staff was, as has always been our experience, very friendly amd accommodating. Service was prompt & helpful in every way possible (as we were with 2 young boys). Our cocktails were perfect as was every part of our meal, from appetizers to mains. My grandsons loved their spaghetti bolognese & we all loved our calamari, salad, spaghetti puttanesca, linguini alle vongole & my veal piccata al limone were all delicious! We were too full for dessert but we will definitely try to save some room for it when we return. We have never had anything but a fantastic meal at Il Fornetto!

Jul 28, 2025
on Google