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4.6
- 4.6Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
Il Fornaio - Carmel
4.6
2315 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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2 people
Mar 27, 2025
March 2025
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8:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Neighborhood gem
- Charming
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian
- Hours of operationMon–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 optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefGabriel Rodriguez
- CateringCatering 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 facilitiesIl 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 contactParis Lohman - Event Coordinator: (831) 622-5108
- NeighborhoodCarmel
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalBanquet, 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 onlyIndulge 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.
Private dining
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What 2,315 people are saying
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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.
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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
Experiences are available.
Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921
Additional information
- NeighborhoodCarmel
- Hours of operationMon–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
- CuisinesItalian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefGabriel Rodriguez
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
- CateringCatering 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 facilitiesIl 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 contactParis Lohman - Event Coordinator: (831) 622-5108