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Il Fornetto

Authentic Italian flavors meet the perfect thin-crust pizza in the heart of the neighborhood.

Lachine
4.6$$
OPEN11:30 am - 10:30 pm
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ItalianPizzaGreat selection of wines

About

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.

Details

Our Specialties

Pasta, Wood burning oven Pizza

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 130 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
-Reception service offered on demand.
85 seats.
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70%
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Reviews for Il Fornetto

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (2200+)
*as of 2026-08-21
5★
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4★
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Review Summary

Il Fornetto is frequently praised for its delicious, authentic Italian cuisine, especially its wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta, served in a beautiful setting along the Lachine Canal. Many diners highlight the exceptional, welcoming, and professional service, which contributes to a warm and enjoyable atmosphere whether visiting for business, a romantic date, or a family gathering. While some guests mention that the main dining areas can occasionally become quite noisy or that prices may be on the higher side, the majority of visitors appreciate the consistency, the stunning views from the terrace, and the accommodating nature of the staff, making it a reliable destination that many guests return to for years.
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★★★★★

This was my third or fourth visit to Il Fornetto over the past 12 years, & once again it didn't disappoint. We had a lovely second-floor table overlooking the canal & park, & our waitress was warm, friendly & attentive. But the food was the real star.

Every dish showed the quality of the ingredients & the care in preparing them. The burrata was exceptionally fresh with flavourful tomatoes & good balsamic. The sausage with caramelized onions & balsamic reduction was outstanding, thanks in large part to a genuinely excellent sausage. Even the prosciutto & melon from the table d'hôte was memorable-beautifully sliced prosciutto & probably the sweetest melon I've ever tasted.

My veal & ricotta ravioli special was superb. The homemade pasta was tender but still al dente, with a beautifully balanced rosé sauce that tasted of fresh tomato-just the right balance of acidity, sweetness & cream, with little tastes of excellent olive oil adding richness. My husband's lamb shank was fork-tender with a deeply flavourful sauce & just the right touch of rosemary.

After several visits spanning more than a decade, Il Fornetto continues to get the important things right: excellent ingredients, thoughtful cooking, lovely surroundings & genuinely good service. An easy 5 stars.

Aug 19, 2026
on Google

J'adore ce restaurant ! Pour la nourriture, le service mais surtout la qualité & des produits frais. C'est le restaurant que j'ai choisi pour mon anniversaire.

Aug 19, 2026
on Google

Très bon rien à dire !

Aug 19, 2026
on Google

Nous avons été un peu déçu par nos repas, aucun wow même que ma lasagne était très salée, j'ai retiré le fromage du dessus. Les autres assiettes étaient bonnes tant qu'au service tant qu'à lui a été impeccable, très gentil & souriant. Le restaurant par lui même très chaleureux & avec une belle vue & avec plusieurs terrasse. La vraie question est-ce que j'y retournerai? Non car c'est très loin de chez moi

Aug 17, 2026
on Google

J'ai gouté des différents assiettes, c'est overpriced pour la qualité. Je dirais que leur spécialité est plutôt le pizza.

Aug 17, 2026
on Google

Bonjour expérience très mauvaise avec un plat sur la photo qui ne ressemble pas & qui n'est même pas fris je vous déconseille

Aug 15, 2026
on Google

Always a pleasant experience for lunch.. staff were very attentive & pleasant. The Caesar salad was basically just lettuce & dressing (which was good), but nothing else.. the signature pizza & dessert were excellent.

Aug 15, 2026
on Google

Stepped by the place on our way home from an evening walk. The kitchen was about to close yet they seated us & served us a great tasting pizza in 10 minutes. Will be coming back for sure.

Aug 14, 2026
on Google

Toujours une bonne experience

Aug 14, 2026
on Google

Out of this world. Top notch. Delicious as usual. Once again great service.

Aug 14, 2026
on Google