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Il Fornaio - Carmel, Carmel, CA

Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.6 (2340)
$30 and under
Italian
Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
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.

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

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Menu

Il Fornaio - Carmel's menu was last updated on 10/5/2023.

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What 2,340 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - Carmel offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious, authentic cuisine." Guests appreciate the "beautiful, cozy venue" and exceptional staff, notably servers like Kathy and Hannah, who enhance the dining experience. Signature dishes and a "great ambience" make it a top choice for celebrations.
2,340 Reviews

  1. Robinson

    Orlando / Central Florida East9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant in Carmel. 05 dishes outstanding

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  2. Cristina

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were just visiting Carmel celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary, and this place was so delicious. We had breakfast, morning coffee, and dinner there on 3 different days. Our dinner server Kathy was so nice and attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant!

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  3. Harini

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great ambience. My favourite was the scapece pizza.

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  4. Lisa

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was celebrating with 5 of my friends last night. We were greeted immediately by Andy, the manager. He was extremely welcoming and kind. Everyone LOVED their entrees as we all tried something different. We also tried many signature drinks as well, they were excellent. I will definitely be coming back multiple times as Andy and the entire staff definitely made us feel like family, I highly recommend this restaurant especially if you're celebrating something special. The bar is a very nice size as well which is very unique for Carmel. I am eager to go back to check out their happy hour soon.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh / Western PA5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here when we visit Carmel. Our waitress, Hannah, was wonderful! The food is always delicious.

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  6. Kendall

    California Central Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a major chain- food is subpar and service is slow. I would go to PortaBella across the street.

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  7. Julie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We usually have a great experience at Il Fornaio, but tonight was not the best as my lasagna was badly burned . I can’t believe it was served ! It went through at least two sets of hands before getting to me . If the cook didn’t pull it and redo, the server should have sent it back to be remade !

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  8. Richard VIP

    Chicago / Illinois76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special wine dinner. Every dish was fantastic and we enjoyed the wines.

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  9. linda VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Just average all the way around. Pretty deserted on a Friday night. Low energy place. Not sure how they stay in business.

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  10. Marie

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here. Charming restaurant. Staff very attentative, taking the extra time to personalize needs Food was excellent. Would definitely come back

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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 2340 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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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