Il Forno

4.0

236 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Escape to Italy without leaving Auburn! IL FORNO ("The Oven") offers a taste of authentic Italian cuisine using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Savor the flavors of Italy in our cozy, casual atmosphere located in the heart of downtown - just steps from Auburn University.

Indulge in classic pasta dishes like rich carbonara or specialty 13-layer lasagna. Try an exceptional entree featuring succulent beef, pork, seafood or chicken. Vegetarian and gluten-free options help accommodate all tastes.

Dessert? Absolutely. Have an affogato ("drowned") coffee with homemade ice cream and pour-over freshly ground (and brewed) espresso.

At IL FORNO, we bring people together over great food with good company. Join us to experience the warmth of an Italian family gathering as our staff provides exceptional service to make your visit memorable and delicious anytime.

Call to say hello, or make your reservation here, to visit the family at IL FORNO.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(334) 209-1419
Website
http://www.ILFORNOAUBURN.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We can Cater - Please call for details 334-209-6420 ask for Linda
Private party facilities
We Can Host Special Events- Please Give us a call 334-209-6420 Ask for Linda

Location
154 N College St, Aurburn, AL 36830
Neighborhood
Auburn
Cross street
Between Tichenor Ave and E Magnolia
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Forno offers "excellent Italian dishes" in a cozy downtown Auburn setting. Guests praise the "amazing" service, especially from attentive staff like Savannah. The menu boasts "huge pasta portions" and standout brunch options. While some find the atmosphere lively, others appreciate the quieter times. Reservations are recommended.

236 Reviews

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Edward
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and very friendly staff. Food was very good and solid value. Check out the speakeasy bar in the back!
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Sheri’
Alabama
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was great, but very loud so if this is a problem steer clear.
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Laura
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, great service huge pasta portions, good wine list.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food is excellent! Recommend the Chicken & Waffles, and Shrimp & Grits from the Brunch menu. The Chocolate croissant was amazing as well.
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JaimeG
Indiana
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We went for Sunday brunch. I would not recommend at all. It took close to an hour to get our food and the food was cold and not cooked well at all. The over easy eggs were hard, hashbrowns were mushy and cold, meat was overcooked and cold, and the grits were hard, clumpy and cold. Very disappointing.
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Elizabeth
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Italian Comfort food at its best !! Nothing fancy just great dishes with fresh ingredients
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Marty
Nashville
135 reviews
5.0
135 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wynter was our server and she did a great job. The food was excellent. Nice quiet dinner
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Hugh
VIP
Alabama
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Upon arrival, we were not greeted appropriately. No eye contact from the host. It was obvious that something had them rattled and we had a reservation for a party of four. Once finally we were seated and the server came to get our drink order, she seemed overwhelmed. We had to ask for bread which should have been served first. We placed our drink and appetizer order and when served, we had to ask for plates. Fried goat cheese was really good. Placed our food order and when received , three of us got what we ordered. One in our party was served cold pasta with meatballs. During the course , the bartender was sent out to help. One, my husband, in our party was served the wrong item. Received chicken parmesan but ordered the sandwich. The asst mgr came out to let us know that the order was waiting on the fries. My husband asked for another beverage. At that time there should have been a complimentary beverage. Three of us were almost finished with our dinner by the time the correct entree was brought out. There was no acknowledgement of all the missteps and no offer to make things right.
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Joe
VIP
Nashville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went in for Sunday brunch. Only a couple tables full, so was nice and quiet. Our server, Bri, was very friendly and took wonderful care of us. The “secret recipe” waffles were awesome as was the fried chicken. The Raspberry Lemon waffles were delish as well. Would like to return for dinner.
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Katelyn
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible!! We will definitely be back!!
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Il Forno offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (334) 209-1419.

Il Forno is rated 4 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

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

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154 N College St, Aurburn, AL 36830

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Tichenor Ave and E Magnolia
Neighborhood
Auburn
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ILFORNOAUBURN.com/
Phone number
(334) 209-1419
Catering
We can Cater - Please call for details 334-209-6420 ask for Linda
Private party facilities
We Can Host Special Events- Please Give us a call 334-209-6420 Ask for Linda

Il Forno

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Popular dishes

Chicken Parmesan

Calamari Fritti

Bruschetta

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What 236 people are saying

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