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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Il Fornaio - Irvine
4.7
4073 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
18051 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
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2 people
Apr 20, 2025
April 2025
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9:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Good for groups
- Charming
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian
- Hours of operationMon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefJeff Burt
- CateringCatering available for business, personal or holiday events. Please call the Event Coordinator to arrange.
- Private party facilitiesBring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable event coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We have several private and semi-private same available.
- Private party contactAdrienne Sharar: (877) 918-5903
- NeighborhoodIrvine
- Cross streetVon Karman Ave and Quartz
- Parking detailsComplimentary self-parking or valet validated at restaurant.
- Public transitOrange County Transit
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner
$125.00 per person
Jun 26, 2025 onlyIndulge 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.
Private dining
Popular dishes
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Il Fornaio in Irvine is praised for its "flavorful, fresh, authentic Italian" cuisine and "wonderful" service. Frequent recommendations highlight the "amazing" butternut squash ravioli and "excellent" wine pairings. The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions, with "charming" servers like Toni enhancing the experience. It's consistently "delicious" with a vibrant atmosphere, making it a top choice for both casual and celebratory dining.
4,073 Reviews
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Kurt
Orange County8 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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George
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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michael VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
2.0Dined on April 5, 2025
- Overall 2
- Food 1
- Service 2
- Ambience 5
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Philip VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0Dined on April 4, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jim VIP
Orange County78 reviews
5.0Dined on April 4, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Tony VIP
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0Dined on April 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Robert
Orange County1 review
2.0Dined on April 1, 2025
- Overall 2
- Food 5
- Service 1
- Ambience 4
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Norb
Seattle6 reviews
5.0Dined on April 1, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Nicole
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0Dined on March 31, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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David VIP
Orange County8 reviews
5.0Dined on March 27, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
Il Fornaio - Irvine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 261-1444.
Il Fornaio - Irvine is rated 4.7 stars by 4073 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Make a reservation
Experiences are available.
18051 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
Additional information
- Cross streetVon Karman Ave and Quartz
- NeighborhoodIrvine
- Hours of operationMon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsComplimentary self-parking or valet validated at restaurant.
- Public transitOrange County Transit
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefJeff Burt
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
- CateringCatering available for business, personal or holiday events. Please call the Event Coordinator to arrange.
- Private party facilitiesBring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable event coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We have several private and semi-private same available.
- Private party contactAdrienne Sharar: (877) 918-5903