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Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA

Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

4.6
4.6
3062 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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
    (310) 725-9555
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-manhattan-beach/
  • 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

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What 3,062 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Beach Cities

    Good for groups

  • Beach Cities

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Manhattan Beach offers "terrific food" with a "great atmosphere." Patrons praise the "fantastic service" and appreciate the "beautiful setting." The Italian menu is diverse, with highlights like the "scrumptious" tagliatelle Bolognese. Regulars commend the "attentive" staff, especially David, for making every dining experience "fun and memorable."

3,062 Reviews

  1. Foodie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Although I have eaten at this restaurant dozens of times, hosted parties, and made it a tradition with my family, this is the first time I have ever given it less than a five star review. The service was totally off. Our server was very inattentive, pace of service was very slow, we had to repeatedly try to flag down our server, who never offered us the signature bread with olive oil & vinegar or a second round of drinks. We were ignored while tables that were seated after us were serviced attentively, and we found it impossible to get our server’s attention….like we were invisible. It was becoming our first really sub-par Il Fornaio experience, but the evening was saved by the asst GM, Celia, who noticed our discomfort, heard our concerns, took over for our server, and was very attentive and kind for the rest of our visit. I can only assume that our server was having a bad day, and I realize that no place can always have perfect service. Il Fornaio still ranks very high on our list of wonderful places to dine, and this one experience won’t our alter our general opinion of this restaurant.

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  2. Joey

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was beautiful, it is a nice place to meet someone/people & have a conversation. Food is very good, price kind of pricey!! We had a good time though

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  3. kate

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful. The holiday decor was beautiful and David our waiter made the night special. Thank you!

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  4. Paul

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and delicious food. Convenient parking and fair prices.

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  5. Susy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It took for ever to get our drinks from the bar. We literally waited over an hour for just one drink while others had received their wine. We had a party of 8. There’s was no “let me comp” you for this drink. More like “oh the bar is busy”. Poor, poor service. We have options here in MB and we really wanted to give you the business. The food was excellent but the wait and service was not good at all. Do better please.

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  6. Giovanni

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the pleasure of attending a business dinner at this wonderful venue, and I must say, it exceeded all expectations. The food was absolutely outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and warmth. I would highly recommend this place for any business dinner or special occasion. It’s the perfect combination of excellent food, welcoming ambiance, and outstanding service.

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  7. Roberta

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ll managed restaurant with lovely ambiance and good food. A bit pricey.

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  8. Tifani

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was amazing and very knowledgeable about the menu!!! Loved loved the food

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  9. Andrew

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    service was slow that we had to stack our empty plates at the corner of the table to make room for the next course when served. took a very long time to place our entre order after the apps. food was dry.

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  10. Nancy

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been coming here for years and it never disappoints.

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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 3062 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 32 times today

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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
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-manhattan-beach/
  • Phone number
    (310) 725-9555
  • 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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