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Il Fornaio - Carmel, Carmel, CA

Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.4
4.4
2258 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 2,258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Carmel offers "fantastic food" and a "charming Italian atmosphere," making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Guests praise its "exceptional pasta" and "attentive service," although experiences can vary. The restaurant is known for its "beautiful venue" and consistently "delicious cuisine," making it a delightful dining option in Carmel.

2,259 Reviews

  1. Joy

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was outstanding especially considering the holiday. Felt very warm and festive. Highly recommend!

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  2. Jonathan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had some drinks in the bar and then dinner at a table. The drink service was OK. Our cocktails were a mixed bag and the service was meddling at best. Dinner was fantastic. We had the Bolognese and a pizza with a Cabernet.

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  3. michelle

    Denver

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation a month before and we were taken to probably the worst table in the restaurant- and we’ve been there every year for 10+ years so know the worst table. Moved us upon request. Two dinners were really good - two were mediocre. They were busy so service was really good considering the numbers.

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  4. andrea

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone is great there. Manager, servers and service are always great.

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  5. Lorraine

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great variety on the menu, delicious food and excellent service!

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  6. Sue

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Sierra was phenomenal! Explained all the dishes and helped us choose our favorites-Very attentive-It made the meal so special having her help us!

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  7. Kathy

    Central Coast

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our neighborhood go to! It never disappoints- food is outstanding and service is always wonderful

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  8. Andrew

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sergio was a fantastic waiter Food was outstanding

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  9. foodie

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for my birthday. It was just what I was looking for. I had the rigatoni and my nephew had the Bolognese. 
    Il Fornaio - CarmelResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thank you for the review, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration at Il Fornaio! We're glad we hit the mark for you, looking forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Nadia

    Central Coast

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall super experience👍🙏👏 Delicious cuisine, the antipasto, the Salmon & pasta Bolognese were cooked & presented to perfection. The service was outstanding, thank you Ramon👍🙏. Beautiful venue & the amazing sunset added the extra beauty to this gem in Carmel👍👏 Will ve back for sure!! Thank you Nadia

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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 4.4 stars by 2258 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 31 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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