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Il Fornaio - Coronado, Coronado, CA

Il Fornaio - Coronado

4.6
4.6
5912 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy's chefs, bakers and homemakers. Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread 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, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 437-4911
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-coronado/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio, located on the beautiful and historic Coronado Island is the perfect location for your upcoming Special Event. Our venue overlooks the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, and has a breathtaking Downtown San Diego skyline view. Il Fornaio is a unique, classy and authentic Italian Restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (619) 437-4911
  • Location
    1333 First St., Coronado, CA 92118
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Cross street
    Orange Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street and public lot parking available.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Silver Oak Wine Dinner

    Mar 26, 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

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Menu

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What 5,912 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
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - Coronado offers "excellent food" and "outstanding views" of San Diego Bay, creating a "spectacular" dining experience. Guests often praise the attentive service, particularly from servers like Ricardo and Luis. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, and the Italian dishes, especially the "handmade pastas," are highly recommended.

5,913 Reviews

  1. Martin VIP

    San Diego141 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and nice service. The outdoor service areas allow too much cold draftiness into the main dining room.

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  2. Katherine VIP

    San Diego35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and such a beautiful view of the bay! Our server was terrific!

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  3. Randall VIP

    San Diego55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Vanya took good care of us. Food was solid but not outstanding. There was an issue with the pasta and had to be re-made. When it came out the scones time it was very good and as expected and not all broken into pieces. Chicken parm was very good.

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  4. Michel

    New Mexico19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My third time in this wonderful location! Superb service, excellent lasagna and seafood pasta!

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  5. Lisa

    San Diego6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Made 5pm reservations on yelp and asked for I door table. Checked in at 5pm said they had nice table but needed to wait for server to arrive. After waiting 15 minutes they asked if we would sit outside and we said no we requested indoors and were told it would be 30 to 45 minutes. We said no we did not want to sit outside and we had reservations at 5. Was seated 10 minutes later.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great but the service was “good” only because once our water glasses were empty they stayed that way unfortunately. The server never came by to refill them. Other than that I enjoyed the restaurant.

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  7. Dave

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding view of the city skyline, very quiet and relaxed, handsome dining area, and reasonable prices. Excellent burrata con prosciutto and rigatoni alla vodka. And they had Gaja Promis, a favorite wine of ours.

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  8. PatriciaH VIP

    San Diego35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to I’ll Fornaio since it opened since the 90’s in Del Mar. The Coronado restaurant has a beautiful location with spectacular views. Service was disappointing. I had to get the server’s attention multiple times. It was hard to get water refills. Careless service. The food- fish pasta was average. Beyond the views, this restaurant is not high on my list of recommended dining choices.

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  9. JF50

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening. Great food and service. And great view of the San Diego skyline. It is one of our best overall dining experiences on Coronado.

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  10. Cesar

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Jose was amazing , very knowledgeable in the food and made sure my girlfriend and I have a wonderful dining experience. Will come again to try more items of the menu and the service

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Coronado offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 437-4911.

Il Fornaio - Coronado is rated 4.6 stars by 5912 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Coronado

1333 First St., Coronado, CA 92118

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Orange Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and public lot parking available.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-coronado/
  • Phone number
    (619) 437-4911
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio, located on the beautiful and historic Coronado Island is the perfect location for your upcoming Special Event. Our venue overlooks the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, and has a breathtaking Downtown San Diego skyline view. Il Fornaio is a unique, classy and authentic Italian Restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (619) 437-4911

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