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Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

4.2
4.2
4236 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1430 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 296-0100
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-walnut-creek/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Francesco Gazzana
  • Catering
    Delivery service available for orders over $100 in the Walnut Creek area.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer 2 private dining spaces; our East Loggia, holding 80 seated or up to 120 for a stadning reception.We can create smaller private dining areas for as small as 15 people using curtains. Our South Loggia can hold up 40 guests seated.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Doden: (877) 625-1957
  • Location
    1430 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Cross street
    North Broadway
  • Parking details
    Valet located in Broadway Pointe Plaza, entrance located on Duncan off North Main. Cost is $6.00 with validation.
  • Public transit
    BART
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Jun 19, 2025 only
    Indulge in a 5-course Italian feast perfectly paired with premium Daou wines. Enjoy dishes like mesquite seared ahi tuna, housemade spinach & beet gnocchi in a porcini mushroom cream sauce, braised duck in an orange-demiglace & other chef-curated specialties. With expert wine insights shared throughout the meal, you & your guests are in for an unforgettable evening. $125 per person | price does not include tax, tip & surcharge 3% SURCHARGE – PLEASE NOTE THAT A 3% SURCHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO THE BILL. THIS SURCHARGE IS NOT A GRATUITY FOR THE STAFF BUT ALLOWS US TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS & BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM AMID RISING COSTS & REGULATORY INCREASES. GRAZIE MILLE FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORT.

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Menu

Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek's menu was last updated 2023-10-05.

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What 4,236 people are saying

Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Walnut Creek offers a charming ambiance with "outstanding pastas" and "great Calamari." The staff is frequently praised for being "attentive and cheerful," with standout service from waitresses like Paula and Darlene. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the restaurant remains a "wonderful choice for special occasions," ensuring a "lovely dining experience."
4,236 Reviews

  1. Jim

    San Francisco55 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We've eaten at Il Fornaio many times and the food is always consistently good. We enjoy the Bar for a drink before dinner and try and get Paula as our server for dinner. Unfortunately, we did not get Paula last night since her section was full. Service was fine but the attention to detail was not there. We asked for the salt and pepper grinders to be replaced as they did not work or were empty and they were replaced three times with different sets. All three did NOT work or were empty. We ended up grabbing one from the Bar area and it worked fine. We had appetizers and salads and when they cleared our plates they took the used silverware our our plates to use for our entrees even they were clearly very dirty. We also noticed the bathrooms really need updating and cleaning. It's been years since old soap dispensers were removed, the calking on the sinks cleaned or replaced, etc... It's these little things that could really take Il Fornaio to the next level.

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  2. Diana VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always outstanding. And our server, Paula, was fantastic.

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  3. Abraham

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Service could have not been better. There is room for improvement in the food.

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  4. Sharon VIP

    San Francisco32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, food, and service. We felt the entrees were reasonably priced. It was a lovely evening.

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  5. Sophia R

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Like always the best food and the best service Darlene is the best waitress she always knows what I order, the service is 5 stars, the drinks and the food are always on time, if is just first time at the restaurant ask for Darlene’s section you will not be disappointed.

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  6. jim

    Yosemite1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    nice setting, good ambiance. food: I saw mixed reviews on yelp and google so I tried to oder 'safe' and ordered a pizza and a side of sautéed spinach. Spinach was great, pizza was poor.....More like cheese on pita bread. the others at our table were happier with their meals. two had salmon which both thought was slightly overcooked and hence a bit dry but otherwise satisfactory. service was friendly.

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  7. Art VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If u r expecting a very good, expense- account Italian restaurant, you will not be disappointed. It’s a big room but we asked for a quiet side room which was great for conversation. Everyone was free and effective and the food was solid. It’s not a charming little place but it exceeds expectations

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  8. Zenia

    San Francisco20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I haven't been to Il Fornaio for many years. It was not how I remembered it in the past. The food was subpar, small portions, and service was very slow. We were disappointed with our experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    meeep meep meep meep meep cheese cake monster said chees cake was fire

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  10. Corey

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been a long time since we ate at I’ll Fornaio. We had a very nice evening; food and service was excellent.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek is rated 4.2 stars by 4236 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

1430 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet located in Broadway Pointe Plaza, entrance located on Duncan off North Main. Cost is $6.00 with validation.
  • Public transit
    BART
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francesco Gazzana
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-walnut-creek/
  • Phone number
    (925) 296-0100
  • Catering
    Delivery service available for orders over $100 in the Walnut Creek area.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer 2 private dining spaces; our East Loggia, holding 80 seated or up to 120 for a stadning reception.We can create smaller private dining areas for as small as 15 people using curtains. Our South Loggia can hold up 40 guests seated.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Doden: (877) 625-1957

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