We used to line up at Pizza Napolitana in the freezing cold, and give up after 20 minutes, only to saunter into this place, on the corner of Dante and St. Laurent.
I think a lot of people have discovered this little gem the same way, and this place is building up tidy little reputation for excellent service, great Italian soul food, and space when Napolitana is full.
Put it this way - when we're looking for somewhere to eat hearty Italian when it's minus 20, Fornarina is starting to land in the first-choice spot, repeatedly. It's that good! Others have clearly caught on, because it's getting fuller each time we go.