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Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA

Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

4.5
4.5
3071 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    Manhattan Beach / Hermosa 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Silver Oak Wine Dinner

    3 Apr 2025 only
    Indulge in a five-course Italian feast perfectly paired with premium wines from Silver Oak. Enjoy dishes like Tortino di Granchio, Pizzoccheri, and Ossobuco di Vitello or Spigola Cilena, followed by Tiramisù al Pistacchio, with expert wine insights shared throughout this unforgettable evening. Price is $175 per person + tax and gratuity.
    Il Fornaio's Silver Oak Wine Dinner photo

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

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Beach Cities

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Manhattan Beach offers a delightful dining experience with "authentic Italian food" and "impeccable service." The "beautiful ambiance" and "friendly staff" make it a favorite for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "excellent food," especially the seafood and pasta dishes. It's a "wonderful place" for both regular dining and special events.
3,071 Reviews
  1. JeddyA VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. Jerry VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. James VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 March 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  6. Enrico

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  7. Gregory

    Los Angeles152 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  8. Pat

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 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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  9. Liliana Martínez

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second time here. The food and everything was amazing. We celebrated my moms birthday and try 2 if the valentine specials. The breaded chicken and the ravioli. It was delicious. 😊

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  10. Donna

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for our anniversary but didn’t receive a complimentary dessert as most nice restaurants do. The salad only had a piece of goat cheese the size of a penny so I asked for more and she kindly brought more and said she wouldn’t charge extra. The pasta was lukewarm but tasty. All and all it was a pleasant experience, just not sure it’s worth going back.

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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 4.5 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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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 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.
  • Area
    Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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