Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

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   Donna

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   it took 30 min before our order was taken, then an hour before our food came. our food was cold. bathroom was so dirty, it was like an explosion happened in the bathroom.
   

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   VINCEA

   VIP

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were there with our friends. This was our second time, and we will definitely be back. The food and service was outstanding.
   

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   jayne

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Our server was a joy. The food was a minus. The gnocchi appetizer in truffle cream was like eating mush! It was Returned to the line cooks. Salmon presentation was below par, platted on a wilted greasy bed of spinach along with 5 new potatoes rolling around in the abiss. The salmon was dry as it was prepared early in the day, and definitely not cooked to order. A simple sauce to mask the poor quality $38.00 is a lot for this dish . So if line food from a Sysco truck is what you’re looking for this is the right restaurant.
   

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   Erin

   San Francisco

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Staff was great! We had a party of seven, and they kindly moved us to a very spacious table near the fireplace, which was perfect for our event. Paula went above & beyond to make our experience a good one. All food ordered was flavorful & well presented.
   

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   Ann

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Waitress and wait staff were excellent. Very old school and delightful to dine here
   

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   Dwight

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 5 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   This was a birthday lunch for my wife. After the conclusion of the meal, when the waiter offered a chocolate birthday item, he did it in a way that we thought that it was a complementary birthday item. I ordered my own desert. I do not like chocolate. In any event, we were surprised to see that there was a charge for the chocolate item. If we had known differently, my would have ordered a different item for desert, such aw one of your chocolate tarts where she could have taken some of it home to savor at a later time.
   

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   Tonia

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 3 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Such a beautiful restaurant- we brought friends from the east coast and we were seated in the outdoor area facing the service area plates cups etc. our friends were already seated so I did not want to make a fuss but it was disappointing and the choice was our pick.
   

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   Sally

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 3 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful restaurant for special event. Our girls birthday group had a great lunch. Fabulous food and service. Pear salad is top notch.
   

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   Lori

   Seattle

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing thanksgiving feast. Food was outstanding had to wait a bit, but was worth it a little loud.
   

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    Peter

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I've always enjoyed Il Fornaio Walnut Creek and never been disappointed. My family decided to forego the usual Thanksgiving family potluck this year, and settled on Il Fornaio as an alternative. The Il Fornaio fixed price Thanksgiving menu did not disappoint, and our service was great. The restaurant was packed, and it seemed like the staff was "all hands on deck" so our meal was served hot and quickly. Il Fornaio may become our new family tradition for Thanksgiving!
    

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