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Il Fornaio - Carmel, Carmel, CA

Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.6
4.6
2315 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:00 PM
Booked 17 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.

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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
  • 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
  • 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

What 2,315 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Carmel is a charming Italian restaurant noted for its "delicious authentic Italian cuisine" and "wonderful & friendly reception." Guests rave about the "beautiful venue" with "spectacular sunset views." The service is consistently praised, with standout servers like Gabriel and Francisco making dining experiences memorable. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a favorite for locals and tourists alike, offering "great value" and a "relaxing dining" atmosphere.
2,315 Reviews
  1. Clark VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat at the bar and enjoyed the experience very much

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  2. Brian VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice variety of choices for meals and a decent wine list. Friendly, efficient staff and a well maintained atmosphere, with lots of seating.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ate it very well. From the appetizers to the dessert very satisfied. Thanks to chef Gabriel for his recommendation of more quoted dishes such as steak and very tasty linguin

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  4. Mike VIP

    Monterrey22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal. Food is prepared consistently so I always know what I’m getting. Service is excellent and noise level is low. Pricing is like anywhere you go in Carmel. It’s a go to restaurant for me.

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  5. Nadia VIP

    Central Coast119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome. Delicious authentic italian cuisine, wonderful & friendly reception, attentive & great services and beautiful venue. Our favorite & most enjoyable dining destination. Must try the Salmon it was awesome! The Bolognese was perfect “ al dente” as it should be. Il Fornaio is a gem!!!

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  6. Patricia A. VIP

    San Francisco61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  7. Debbie VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    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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  8. Jennifer VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. Porter VIP

    Washington DC83 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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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 2315 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation


Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Phone number
  • 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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