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Il Fornaio - Coronado, Coronado, CA

Il Fornaio - Coronado

4.7
4.7
5839 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy's chefs, bakers and homemakers. Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread 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, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 437-4911
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-coronado/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio, located on the beautiful and historic Coronado Island is the perfect location for your upcoming Special Event. Our venue overlooks the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, and has a breathtaking Downtown San Diego skyline view. Il Fornaio is a unique, classy and authentic Italian Restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (619) 437-4911
  • Location
    1333 First St., Coronado, CA 92118
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Cross street
    Orange Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street and public lot parking available.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,839 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Il Fornaio - Coronado offers a "stunning view" of San Diego's skyline, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing ambiance" and "top-notch service," making it a beloved spot for celebrations. While some found the food "excellent," others noted inconsistencies. Overall, a picturesque setting for a special occasion.

5,839 Reviews

  1. Isabel

    VIP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience and delicious Italian food! Also not to mention beautiful views!

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  2. Camille

    Central Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, friendly staff, great food! Highly recommend!

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  3. Taylor

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was really nice. Food was amazing. Best service I’ve had in a very long time. Even gave us a complimentary desert for our anniversary! Definitely coming back.

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very poor service by our waiter but the food was excellent!

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  5. Heather

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite place to watch the San Diego Boat Parade of lights. The food is tasty and the service reliable. A lovely experience with a wonderful view.

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  6. Jonathan

    Baja California

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great night a little slow service but it’s a bit pricy for pasta

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We love your location and space and have eaten many times in the bar. I’ve been going to the Del Mar location periodically since it originally opened. This particular visit was nice and the staff quite pleasant but our experience could have been a little more “on point”. I brought an out of town guest this time and made a reservation ahead so we would have a table. Although we had a reservation, and arrived right on time, we ended up waiting just under 45 minutes to be seated. We were not in a rush so it wasn’t an issue just an annoyance. The manager offered to comp cocktails but we were not drinking alcohol that night so he offered to comp a dessert instead. This was very kind and appreciated and we ordered dessert but it was on the bill. We did not want to ask about it though. Overall the experience was a pleasant one but it fell a bit short. Thank you for reaching out to ask. I hope the feedback is of help.

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  8. Elise

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My holiday themed cocktail (a Moscow mule with cranberry syrup) was very yummy. Branzino was delicious. Loved the setting and even at night the views on the water overlooking S.D. are great. Staff was just meh. Hosts were not very welcoming and neither was waitstaff. Just there to do what was required of them it seems. I would have expected more at an Italian restaurant. My friend asked for no ice in her drink and it was forgotten.

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  9. Sergio

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente restaurante con buenos alimentos y una vista maravillosa. Tiene una atmósfera familiar y amistosa que lo haca único.

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  10. Terry

    VIP

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have dined at II Fornaio many times over the years and this is the first time we were not absolutely satisfied. Our service was very sporadic when measured by past dining experiences. The wait staff was certainly NOT attentive. Both mine and my guest's pasta was a bit undercooked (but still edible). While I understand it's been a while since we dined here when did bread served at the table start to have a cost of $4? And charging $6 for a soda drink is excessive!! Us and our guests will think twice about dining here again when there are many other Italian restaurants available with better service etc.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Coronado offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 437-4911.

Il Fornaio - Coronado is rated 4.7 stars by 5839 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 84 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Coronado

1333 First St., Coronado, CA 92118

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Orange Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and public lot parking available.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-coronado/
  • Phone number
    (619) 437-4911
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio, located on the beautiful and historic Coronado Island is the perfect location for your upcoming Special Event. Our venue overlooks the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, and has a breathtaking Downtown San Diego skyline view. Il Fornaio is a unique, classy and authentic Italian Restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (619) 437-4911

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