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Il Fornaio - Carmel, Carmel, CA

Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.5
4.5
2278 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

Menu

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What 2,278 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 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.

2,278 Reviews

  1. Ruby

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was absolutely wonderful. The waiter/server was on point. The food was delicious. The ambiance was magical. Thank you!

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  2. Taylor

    Monterrey

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely. Great food! Outstanding service. Great table space.

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  3. Mark

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was fantastic with Jesus as a server!

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  4. Nadia

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the appetizers, wine selection and location. Great destination dinner

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  5. Claire

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A reliable, local spot with a nice, big room and a vibrant atmosphere. Our waiter, Aidan, was terrific. We enjoyed our meals. Nothing groundbreaking here, but well-executed and tasty

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  6. Billy

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Christmas evening meal , very good food , I marked down the service because it was very slow. I do understand it was Christmas and they were completely overwhelmed. overall it was a very good dining experience.

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  7. MELISSA

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Il Fornaio, Carmel, Ca was a huge disappointment. We were excited to revisit it and enjoy Christmas dinner with friends however most of the staff working were either untrained in hospitality or just rude. Food was so/so and certainly not worth the price. Ambience was warm but run down and worn. What happened?

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  8. Mike

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il fornaio is our favorite in Carmel. Great food, service and reasonable prices!

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  9. Brian

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were fortunate to get a window seat in the dining room next to street on Christmas Day. Brian was an excellent server and each course of food that we had was fantastic. A great experience on a busy day.

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  10. Matthew

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I hate to be the Xmas Grinch, but it ain’t worth it. Instead of bringing the starter, we received main course and starter at the same time. Service useless. And the main course was not fully hot either. The only redeeming factor was the espresso. Must try harder guys.

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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 2278 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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