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Il Fornaio - Carmel, Carmel, CA

Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.6
4.6
2311 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 7:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 7:30 am–8:30 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Silver Oak Wine Dinner

    Mar 27, 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

Private dining

Menu

Il Fornaio - Carmel's menu was last updated 2023-10-05.

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What 2,311 people are saying

Il Fornaio - Carmel 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - Carmel offers an inviting Italian dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "charming Italian theme" and delightful sunroom views. While some dishes, like the Bolognese, are "beyond compare," others find some items overpriced or inconsistent. It's a "reliable spot" for pasta lovers seeking a pleasant ambiance.

2,311 Reviews

  1. Patricia A. VIP

    San Francisco61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butternut squash ravioli and their filet are so so good. Our server Cathryn was excellent. Great experience. We visit often and it is never a disappointment

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  2. Debbie VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service. Everyone was so kind and the food was amazing. Thank you for a great birthday dinner.

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing! We really enjoyed the veal piccata, calamari, and for dessert the lava cake and bread pudding. The venue is charming and the view to the water at sunset was spectacular!

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  4. Larry VIP

    San Francisco79 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten at several Il Fornaio locations, and the food has always been reliably good. Their Carmel restaurant has a great patio with beautiful sunset views. It also allows dogs. We had a good meal and excellent service. The price relative to other Carmel restaurants is good value.

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  5. Porter VIP

    Washington DC82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice venue, great service and great food. I look forward to my next meal there outside on their deck. Should be fun.

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  6. Coree

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time visiting this restaurant and I was a lovely experience. Our waiter, Francisco was so kind and personable. He made the experience even better!

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  7. Frank

    Sacramento2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The pasta was mid — watery, and the bolognese sauce was devoid of spices. Terribly overpriced and not worth your time. It’s past its prime by twenty years. Avoid.

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  8. Todd

    Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great birthday meal with the wife and friends. Nice selection of food and drink. Outstanding food and beverage taste. Ample portions. Fast and friendly service. Fair price

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  9. Renaye

    Central Coast4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Even though I had a reservation, we waited almost 10 minutes. Our server was awful, our table was way too dark (had to use our phone flashlights to read the menu), and the food was basic (butternut squash ravioli was BAD). I did see better lit tables, and much better servers around us....so I think unfortunately we just got unlucky. (We did get a complimentary dessert for my birthday, so that was sweet.)

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  10. Tony VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been to many Italian restaurants and have had some great food all around the country. I was take aback by this place. $30 for five little raviolis? I can understand this if I were in Beverly Hills, but this is Carmel! I was further in awe when I said, "Excuse me, but I think you forgot the bread," which was followed by, "We now charge for bread..." It was a ludicrous experience. Next time, I will just stick with Dametra Cafe or Casanova's the next time I am in Carmel.

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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 4.6 stars by 2311 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Carmel

Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 7:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 7:30 am–8:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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