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Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA

Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

4.6
4.6
3071 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1800 Rosecrans Avenue, Building F, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
    Mon–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 options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Maurizio Mazzon
  • Catering
    Catering menu and banquet menu are available for events with Manhattan Beach and El Segundo areas.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio- Manhattan Beach offers 3 rooms for private dining that can seat up to 90 people. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events. Please call our Event Coordinator for descriptions of our private rooms.
  • Private party contact
    Sinath Yang: (888) 885-9338
  • Neighborhood
    Manhattan Beach
  • Cross street
    Aviation Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Convenient parking is available outside restaurant in public free lot.
  • Public transit
    Blue Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Jun 26, 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.
    Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner Photo

Private dining

What 3,071 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Manhattan Beach offers "great food, good vibes, good service" and a welcoming ambiance. The restaurant is a favorite for celebrations, with many praising its "wonderful dining experience" and "delicious food." While some service inconsistencies were noted, many guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and consistently "outstanding food."
3,071 Reviews
  1. Rhona VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Silver Oak tasting/dinner pairing was wonderful. I cannot wait for the next event!

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  2. Victoria

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I was disappointed in my dish which was heavily salted. The response from the server was that the salmon is salty. Sorry. Salmon isn’t salty and it wasn’t gravlax. It was a preparation error. They remedied by taking it off the bill which is lovely but, how disappointing to reserve for four at what should be fairly upscale restaurant and find they can’t get a pasta dish with salmon right? All else good. But very sad to have missed an opportunity for yummy food.

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  3. JeddyA VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We went tonight to celebrate my husbands dinner. He ordered a tenderloin steak. The steak was tuff and came out cold. My mom ordered the branzino, we requested no pepper and came out with pepper, overcooked and another cold plate. Everything else was mediocre. We thought dessert would at least be good ,but the bread pudding looked like a cafeteria slop and tasted horrible! The quality of this place has gone down the drain!!! Although they took out the steak and fish, the least they could’ve done was comp dessert and that wasnt even offered. Paying for something that looked and tasted like that was horrendous. The manager never came out to apologize either or taking any responsibility. Quality of services was lacking. Table wasnt cleared often and refills were never offered until we had to flag somebody down. Such a shame.

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  4. Jerry VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy this restaurant. We were warmly greeted by Fernanda. We have know her for years at the various Il Fornaio restaurants and look forward to great food and service!!

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  5. James

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Inedible Jewish artichoke, overcooked Pasta overcooked, not al dente

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating a birthday and everything was great (service and food).

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O M G!!!! This place is a gem. From the smiling, energetic staff to the rustic Italian dishes that remind me of my nonna, it hits on every level. There is a rich story in this place. Thank you Il Fornaio.

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  8. Enrico

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We opted to sit at the bar, had great service great food, nice evening overall! 

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  9. Gregory

    Los Angeles152 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
     The food and the service were reliably good. The prices were fair and the ambience pleasant and inviting. 

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  10. Pat

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Fast, friendly service. Good food. Nice atmosphere to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Thanks.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 725-9555.

Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 3071 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

1800 Rosecrans Avenue, Building F, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Aviation Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Manhattan Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–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
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Convenient parking is available outside restaurant in public free lot.
  • Public transit
    Blue Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Maurizio Mazzon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering menu and banquet menu are available for events with Manhattan Beach and El Segundo areas.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio- Manhattan Beach offers 3 rooms for private dining that can seat up to 90 people. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events. Please call our Event Coordinator for descriptions of our private rooms.
  • Private party contact
    Sinath Yang: (888) 885-9338
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