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Il Fornaio - Carmel, Carmel, CA

Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.5
4.5
2286 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Il Fornaio means the Baker in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 7:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 7:30 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 622-5100
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-carmel/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Rodriguez
  • Catering
    Catering services through our take-out retail area are available and include: • Boxed Lunch – sandwich, salad, Italian cookie and drink packaged individually. • Platters – pastries, sandwiches, salads or cookies. Perfect for any social or business meeting held at your location. <br />Larger off-site full service catering is also available by request. Please contact our on-site Event Coordinator for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio offers distinct dining options for large or small groups. We will assist in creating a special menu perfectly suited for the needs of your group.
  • Private party contact
    Paris Lohman - Event Coordinator: (831) 622-5108
  • Location
    Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Carmel is a charming spot known for its "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests appreciate the "magical ambiance," diverse menu, and homemade pastas. The staff is often praised for their attentiveness, making special occasions memorable. Some reviews note occasional service delays during peak times, but overall, it's a "favorite" destination for Italian cuisine.

2,286 Reviews

  1. Gisele

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    It was not the restaurants fault but it was so loud since we sat across from a table that was consistently complaining about the food and being extremely loud and disruptive. The table next to us was the same. Was hard to enjoy the dinner. Our server was very nice and very polite. We felt horrible that the other table was giving him such a hard time.

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  2. Nadia

    VIP

    Central Coast

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Italian cuisine, super services and nice venue with view of the sunset!!. We love it and keep coming back. Grazie!

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  3. Randy

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to the Carmel-By-The-Sea Il Fornaio. Their menu is the best and the outside views of the ocean are one of a kind. BUT, we come here most because of Sergio our server. He is very prompt, thoughtful, and just a pleasure to have a conversation. Sergio is why we so highly love coming here!

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  4. Karen

    Central Coast

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food, simply divine. Amazing service from being greeted at the door, to our wonderful and attentive server, great busser and friendly bartender. We are locals, and sometimes we forget about the incredible restaurants in our back yard.

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  5. Richard

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Average everything. Food Was okay, service fine. Hard to recommend.

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  6. Nadia

    VIP

    Central Coast

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super services, from the hostess welcoming & greeting us by name, delicious cuisine, breaded chicken was an amazing plus to the menu ( should be on the permanent menu👍) & nice venue! They celebrated our milestone anniversary Our preferred italian dinning. Mille grazie! Will be again for sure!!

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  7. JULIE

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun night! Everything was amazing. The service was great and so is the staff.

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  8. Scott

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice family dinner in Carmel. Food was spot on. Little pricey but that’s to be expected in Carmel. Waiter was very polite but he was busy so it took a while between drink refills. Food came out on time and presentation was well done. Pesto chicken pasta dish was excellent.

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  9. Ruby

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was absolutely wonderful. The waiter/server was on point. The food was delicious. The ambiance was magical. Thank you!

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  10. Taylor

    Monterrey

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely. Great food! Outstanding service. Great table space.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Carmel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 622-5100.

Il Fornaio - Carmel is rated 4.5 stars by 2286 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Carmel

Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 7:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 7:30 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-carmel/
  • Phone number
    (831) 622-5100
  • Catering
    Catering services through our take-out retail area are available and include: • Boxed Lunch – sandwich, salad, Italian cookie and drink packaged individually. • Platters – pastries, sandwiches, salads or cookies. Perfect for any social or business meeting held at your location. <br />Larger off-site full service catering is also available by request. Please contact our on-site Event Coordinator for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio offers distinct dining options for large or small groups. We will assist in creating a special menu perfectly suited for the needs of your group.
  • Private party contact
    Paris Lohman - Event Coordinator: (831) 622-5108
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