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Il Fornaio - Coronado, Coronado, CA

Il Fornaio - Coronado

4.7 (5976)
$30 and under
Italian
1333 First St., Coronado, CA 92118

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 108 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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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Menu

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

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What 5,976 people are saying

Il Fornaio - Coronado reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - Coronado offers "outstanding food and service" with "beautiful views" of the San Diego skyline. Guests consistently praise its "amazing" pasta and attentive staff, creating an "exceptional" dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "delicious" Italian cuisine and "stunning" ambiance.
5,976 Reviews

  1. LANI VIP

    San Diego30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice dinner with beautiful ocean view. Service was prompt. All orders came out correct!

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  2. Oana VIP

    Las Vegas183 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been loyal guests of Il Fornaio for decades and have always enjoyed the food and setting. However, our recent experience was disappointing. Despite the restaurant confirming our reservation multiple times, we were not notified of a 30-minute delay. The restaurant was understaffed, and service suffered. We waited over 20 minutes for water and had to get it myself from the bar. We had to ask multiple times for bread. The food and view were excellent, as always, but the service issues seemed to stem from management rather than staff effort. We hope improvements are made to better support both employees and guests. Lastly, the 3% surcharge for employee benefits feels misplaced. These costs should be included in menu pricing, not added on separately.

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  3. Raghu VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service from start to finish. The food was amazing - we had the Calamari for appetizer and shared the seafood special. Easily one of the best seats in SoCal for Jjly 4th fireworks - we were on the patio and could feel the vibrations of the fireworks on the bay - 17 minutes of pure fun. Highly recommrmded

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  4. Jane VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It what it used to be. Server seemed distracted and like he really didn’t want to be there. Food is okay but not great.

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  5. Kay VIP

    San Diego89 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the food and generally the service is great. Tonight it was really off.

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  6. Jeff

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had excellent service and the food was outstanding. Overall experience was memorable. Will be back with friends.

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  7. Albert VIP

    Las Vegas119 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food with a magnificent view of the San Diego harbor.

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  8. Laurie

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and value. Delicious food and spirits

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  9. Christine VIP

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience when we come to  ill Fornaio This time was extra fun because our friends were available to come join us, management always stops by to greet us and say hello, and the guys on the line and at the bar always love it when we walk by and let them know how much we appreciate what they did to make dinner for us! They know we mean it! We love Il Fornaio and Luca is probably the best manager of a restaurant ever!! We know that because of how the staff treats us and everybody else. Everyone who comes into Coronado I’ll Fornaio has a fantastic dining experience.

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  10. Hil

    Tucson2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciosa comida y una vista espectacular. De hoy en adelante mi restaurante italiano favorito

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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 4.7 stars by 5976 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 108 times today
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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