Il Fornaio - Carmel

Name: Il Fornaio - Carmel
Address: Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA, United States, 93921
Telephone: (831) 622-5100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2337)

$30 and under

Italian

Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
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

Private dining

Popular dishes

What 2,337 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 in Carmel is cherished for its "delicious Italian cuisine" and "amazing service." Patrons appreciate the "lovely atmosphere" and "attentive staff," making it a "favorite dining destination" for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant's seasonal menu changes and personalized service create a "special dining experience," while the charming venue offers "spectacular sunset views."

2,337 Reviews

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Lisa
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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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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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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Julie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area17 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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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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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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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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Greg
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently very good. Monthly menu changes keep Our expectations high and I’ll Fornio never disappoints. The servers are top notch and nice to be around.
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Donna
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely service & atmosphere. Amazing menu & quality of food.
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Catherine
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I enjoyed a lovely birthday dinner and celebration — A fabulous place to enjoy a celebration dinner!! 🩷🩷🩷⭐️⭐️⭐️
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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 2337 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

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

Il Fornaio - Carmel

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Private dining

Ocean Avenue Room

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Popular dishes

Carpaccio

Ravioli Lucana

Fusilloni

Menu

What 2,337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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