Situé dans un cadre enchanteur aux abords du canal Lachine, le restaurant Il Fornetto est une adresse parfaite pour s’offrir un petit moment de détente et de dépaysement sans pour autant quitter la ville. L’intérieur, au décor d’inspiration rustique quoique plutôt moderne, est des plus agréable. Mais c’est particulièrement pour sa superbe terrasse sur deux étages, donnant directement sur le canal, que l’on aime s’y arrêter. Ouverte tôt au printemps et jusqu’en automne, cette dernière accueille autant les jeunes familles du coin que les amoureux venus profiter du coucher de soleil.
Le menu du Il Fornetto prend des allures d’encyclopédie de la cuisine italienne. La sélection est impressionnante et propose tous les incontournables du genre : pâtes qui sont offertes en assiette ou demi-portion, ce qui est plutôt pratique pour les entrées, antipasti variés et veau, sans oublier l’incontournable pizza cuite au four à bois, particulièrement réussie, croustillante à souhait et garnie des produits les plus frais. Pas surprenant que la maison, ouverte depuis maintenant plus de vingt ans, ne démontre aucun signe d’essoufflement. À découvrir ou redécouvrir.
Chez Il Fornetto, ambiance chaleureuse et vue imprenable sur le canal accompagnent une cuisine italienne authentique, avec pizzas au four à bois, pâtes et cannelloni savoureux et bien présentés. Le service est généralement attentif et efficace, les plats sont généreux et les desserts maison, et la carte des vins complète bien l’ensemble. La terrasse près de l’eau offre un cadre idéal pour un repas en tête à tête, entre amis ou en famille, et les réservations sont souvent recommandées car l’endroit peut devenir très fréquenté. De nombreux avis soulignent la constance de la qualité et le soin apporté à accommoder des besoins spécifiques, comme des régimes sans lactose, et l’accueil chaleureux des équipes. Certaines remarques évoquent une ambiance plus bruyante lorsque le restaurant est plein, mais l’ensemble reste largement apprécié pour sa localisation, son charme et sa nourriture savoureuse.
Absolutely exceptional service from booking, to leaving. The entire team was fabulous & the food & drinks were exquisite. We went for my birthday & may need to make it an annual tradition! Highly recommend!
Nous y sommes allé pour souper & laissez moi vous dire que nous ne voulions plus partir. Les plats sont délicieux, les portions généreuses & il y a une grande variété de drinks. L'ambiance sur la terrasse est relax & chaleureuse. Le personnel super aimable, gentil & souriant & toujours à l'écoute! Je le recommande à 1000%
1 oct. 2025
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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!
We were very disappointed with our last visit. The food is mediocre at best & overpriced for what it is. Service was lacking. We sat for a long time before anyone came to take our drink orders, & it felt like we were inconveniencing the waiter by being there. The drinks we ordered were not made correctly. I ordered a Hugo spritz & it tasted like watered down saint germain, without mint. Not sure what their recipe is for it but it is definitely not the standard. Only reason this gets two stars is the location, beautiful patio nearby the canal.
We didn't feel welcomed in the restaurant. Food is average. The atmosphere & vibe is good but that's the only thing nice about the place. Found the staff a bit racist/classist. We weren't offered the focaccia they usually serve to the guests. We had a late lunch so only ordered 2 entrees for 3 people. Got charged $5 extra for sharing our entrees. The portion size is very small compared to the prices. Would have ordered dessert & drinks if we were treated with some more warmth. Wouldn't go again.
I grew up going there every other weekend with my family when it first opened. We always loved it. We always had big family gatherings there. 40 yrs later last night we had my company Xmas party there of 15 people & they didn't disappoint. Service, food, drinks & atmosphere was top notch. We ended up closing the place. All my crew had a fabulous night. Thank you all for a great evening
We arrived (4) people & greeted by the "owner" & promptly brought us to our table upstairs. It was a very busy Friday evening & seemed they were a bit short staffed. Our waiter, Evan, was like being on the 100 meter dash as he was buzzing away & offering great service to us & all his tables. He was excellent & attended to us as if it was the only table that's how great he was. We received our drinks & food in a timely fashion. Everyone enjoyed their food except my friends wife orders the lasagna, very good, but the bottom layer was overcooked/burnt that she could not slice it with her knife & subsequently did not eat the last layer. Everything else was perfect! Overall great evening & experience!! Definitely a must go for dinner!!
14 sept. 2024
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Nice place on the waterfront in Lachine. Sorry to say but I wasn't blown away by the food, it wasn't horrible, tasted ok but not really that impressive. The drinks we ordered were miniscule for the price (old fashioned) & I think they got the other one wrong (margherita, but they brought a senorita).
J'y suis allé pour la première fois en après-midi avec mon équipe de travail. Mon drink, les pâtes, le gâteau aux carottes, les portions, le service...tout était super! J'ai hâte d'y retourner de soir, l'ambiance semble parfaite pour un diner intime!
Unfortunately it has changed. Use to be good food. They lost a client who went there for years. The veal was hard like plastic the pasta had no taste . Service was so so. Too bad. Who can afford to lose clients these day at $150 for 2 people with 0 drinks . Not a good move. I complained they said sorry. lol. So never again. 0 buisness knowledge big 0
Lovely evening, service was superb, as was the food...proof is we keep returning....a little costly though for two plates of spaghetti..one glass of wine a a soft drink. Including tip, $90.00 that's a bit much. Don't you think?
18 août 2024
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Great food & drinks! I got a blue Hawaiian, ravioli with rosé sauce, & a key lime pie. Everything was delicious & our waiter was awesome & had a great sense of humor!
We love this restaurant & we always like to come & sit outside in the summer. Yesterday everything was fine including excellent greeting by the manager. The only thing, the waiter was good, but little anxious, we were trying to order the drinks, but she left us in the middle before we finished, she came back after, but still in hurry. Probably she was extremely busy, she was really nice, but ANXIOUS.
Super service ! Agréablement surprise Leur drink était bon, le repas ainsi que leur café . Ça été rapide & le staff était souriant! J'y retournerai assurément espérant avoir une meilleur journée pouvoir profiter de la terasse
9 juin 2024
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Friendly staff! Very attentive team (I drink a lot of water) they came to fill up my glass every time. Cheers to the team & good food! Visiting from Vancouver!
We used to go a lot in the Summer to sit on terrace & we used to love it but our last visit in Dec 2023 turned us off SO MUCH that we will never again step foot there & we tell all our friends to avoid this restaurant. Reasons why below. 1. Prices incredibly expensive for what they serve. Portions kid-sized. They did not bring us any bread & butter at the beginning (though we saw some on other tables) & had known what was in store for us, I would have asked for some! I ordered some Australian fish fillet. It was so thin, it was almost transparent & so small in size that it was done in about 6 big bites. The side was only half a cup of veggies, mainly bell peppers. This alone cost $42 from the table d'hote. I asked to substitute the Minestrone for Straciatella instead (I said I was fine to pay a little extra to get the soup I wanted - in the end they charged the full $12 for my Straciatella & full $42 table d'hote price for the plate) So for a soup & miniature fish fillet & mini portion of veggies, we are already at $54 + my gin martini $18 = $72. & I am still starving. When the others were ordering dessert, I told the waiter that it may sound weird to ask the following, but can he bring out some bread & butter please. The thought of leaving still a little hungry after having spent almost $100 after tax & tip without even coffee & dessert was too much for me. I knew I would go home & start foraging for food within an hour, thus the request for bread. Hubby also had one drink, soup & stuffed pasta meal (also kid portion) with a regular coffee & dessert. Total of our bill before tip = $154 & still leave a little hungry. Weeks later we went to DA MANGIONE in Dorval & left VERY full & paid A LOT less for the same type of meal + we had excellent service there. HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GO THERE INSTEAD! 2. Last point & this is not about the waiter, he was great, it is more about the owner/kitchen staff. Our friend ordered the meat lasagna & the guy asked for just a few pepperonis thrown on top of it, if possible, was willing to pay for it. Weird, but hey, that is how he likes his food! We go out to ENJOY a meal when we choose to eat at a resto. The waiter said we would check with the kitchen & comes back to advise that it was NOT possible. They serve pizza so we know that there is a bowl of sliced pepperonis in that kitchen! What would it have changed to grab a few & throw it on top of the lasagna before serving it He was going to pay extra for it. So, not a very accommodating resto....... It ruined it for our friend as well who now also tells his people to stay away from Il Fornetto. This resto left a sour taste in our mouth!
We had a lovely dining experience here. They offer a varied & great selection of drinks & food items & they all look so amazing. The pizza is prepared in a fire oven, the choices of pasta look great & the steaks all look wonderful too. I had a great time eating the boar steak in a pepper sauce. For around 45$, it came with a cream vegetable soup & a meat sauce spaghetti which was a pretty filling meal. The soup was creamy & had great flavours, the spaghetti was cooked perfectly, the texture was great & the sauce was also tasty. The boar was my favourite, the meat was not dry at all & it paired so well with the sauce. The contrast between the strong flavours of the boar & the lighter flavours of the spaghetti made the meal really enjoyable. On the other hand, the aspect that took us out of the night the most often were just children screaming & running around. Even though it was somewhat classy as a restaurant, it was still a family type restaurant & a lot of children were dining too. The service was professional but they were not that patient & not that friendly, They were polite for sure, but not easy to talk to.
Awesome service. Excellent staff. Delicious food & drinks. Enjoyed immensely my old fashioned cocktail, fried calamari & spaghetti all vongole. It was very fun & vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant is by the waterfront, the view of outside is awesome.
Overall great ! But only one server for all the tables wasn't enough ! Took too long to be able to order food & other drinks ! Food was served fast after order !
