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Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

4.6
4.6
4181 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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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What 4,181 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Il Fornaio in Walnut Creek offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic" food and "gracious" service. Diners appreciate the beautiful ambiance, especially the outdoor patio. The menu boasts fresh, delicious Italian dishes, including standout seafood and pasta options. Although there are occasional service hiccups, it's a favorite for celebrations and casual gatherings alike.

4,181 Reviews

  1. Judy

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner experience was superb. Our only complaint was the noise level which was a problem considering we were 6 people with three having hearing issues. Once I raised the question of noise the maître d tried to help us, but there were no tables available. My next visit with a group will be asking for a quieter place to sit. Our friends all loved their dinners. Two of us had an exceptional linguine with sea food. Our dish had plenty of shrimp, scallops, clams and muscles (all sweet and fresh) with baked cloves of garlic and cherry tomatoes making up the sauce. My husband had the bolognese in egg noodles. Delicious. The linguine, like all of their pastas are made in house, making all of the pastas noteworthy. My dish was so delectable that I had to push the dish away before I devoured it all. It was enough for two people to share especially with a salad which were quite large. Two friends had the barramundi fish dinner on Il Fornaio specials menu. They raved about it. My other friend had a large salad with broiled large shrimp and a vegetable soup. Last, but not least, the attention of our wait staff was excellent. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and unobtrusive. The atmosphere is beautiful and elegant and we intend to go back next week to celebrate our 44th anniversary. Thank you for a truly wonderful meal.

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  2. Jack

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Fornaio Walnut Creek never disappoints. Always great from the welcome at the door to the service at the table. Kudos to all at Il Fornaio.

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  3. Stacey

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was fantastic. Great atmosphere but food ok

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  4. Kristian

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice choice for lunch with girls. Food and service is good.

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  5. Kenzo

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding, our waitress was amazing and so friendly.and Rodrigo went above and beyond anything I expected. Our party of 5 was so pleased and will definitely come again and again.

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  6. Mayra

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place, food was good and hood service. Very traditional and nice, love the ambiance.

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  7. JustLola

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, service was a bit slow considering they were not that busy, and they messed up the split checks but had a good time with friends!

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  8. Betty

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect spot to celebrate our anniversary. Seafood Linguini and Seafood Grill were delicious ! The best Tiramisus I've had!

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  9. Pam

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was ok. My pizza wasn’t hot enough . The service was slow and lackadaisical.

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  10. Julianne

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our "go to" dining choice every time in Walnut Creek. There is nothing negative...all positive to say. Always consistent in all categories!

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Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek is rated 4.6 stars by 4181 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
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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