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Il Fornaio - Carmel, Carmel, CA

Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.5
4.5
2264 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 12:00–20:30 Mon–Fri 07:30–10:00 Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat 07:30–21:00 Sun 07:30–20:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

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Il Fornaio - Carmel offers a delightful Italian dining experience with charming ambiance and attentive service. Guests rave about the "great food" and "always very good service," especially highlighting the homemade pastas and tiramisu. The restaurant is known for accommodating dietary needs and providing a "warm, welcoming" atmosphere, making it a favorite spot in Carmel.

2,264 Reviews

  1. thomas

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Hostess sat us in a drafty area (the long space between the outside door and a door at the other end) when tables were available in the cozier areas. She should be on the lookout for chances to please customers.

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  2. Rob

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a wonderful birthday 🎉 gathering for my 62 Bday with my family. Service was spot on and good very good

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  3. Erin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fun evening with friends and arrive was great, food was delicious. One of our favorite restaurants in Carmel.

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  4. Donna

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very well prepared, flavorful, and served at a nice pace.

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  5. Bob

    VIP

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Il Fornaio Carmel ❤️ always good and wonderful service

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  6. Mike

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good restaurant. Good food, service reasonable prices.

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  7. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not warm and welcoming as in past Staff seems like a chain restaurant) yes I know it is ) pricing dictates better personal interaction. Food blah Ordered bread it never came No one checked on us Had to flag down assistance Disappointed

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  8. Joy

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    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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  9. Jonathan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    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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  10. michelle

    Denver

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    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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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Carmel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 622-5100.

Il Fornaio - Carmel is rated 4.5 stars by 2264 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today

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Google Map for Il Fornaio - Carmel

Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Area
    Carmel
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–20:30 Mon–Fri 07:30–10:00 Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat 07:30–21:00 Sun 07:30–20:30
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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