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Il Fornaio - Coronado, Coronado, CA

Il Fornaio - Coronado

4.7 (5989)
$30 and under
Italian
1333 First St., Coronado, CA 92118

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 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 5,989 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - Coronado is celebrated for its "amazing" views of San Diego Bay, "delicious" Italian cuisine, and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "beautiful" setting, diverse menu, and attentive staff. Some diners note occasional service delays. Overall, it's a "must-visit" for a memorable dining experience.
5,989 Reviews

  1. Shirley

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my daughter’s 16th birthday and had a great experience. Seated inside with views of the water and downtown. Service was great. Server was attentive and very sweet about bringing something special for dessert with a candle for my daughter. Food tasted good and we all enjoyed our meals.

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  2. Diego

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place 10/10 my mom’s birthday was surely one of the best ones here!

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  3. Brittany

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here last minute because of a love for Italian food, we were amazed at the quality and price point. Both of us enjoyed our plates and finished them in entirety. The portions were perfect and covered a great selection of beverages

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  4. Scott VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Will be back in the future

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  5. Guillermo

    San Diego4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food mediocre at best. My Garamendi fish was undercooked and slimy. I send it back but still I was charged 50% of the value of the dish. Waitress offered me a dish replacement but the Manager Dimitri told her to tell us that both dishes was going to be charge with a 20% discount. When we said hell no to that and told the waitress that I was not going to pay full price for that entree she spoke to another manager Javier and this manager offer us a 50% discount of the slimy undercooked fish. I decided to pay and get out of there and swore to never one back. Way too many other choices in the area. This is not a cheap restaurant. My dish was $40. The side of mashed potatoes and cooked spinach was acceptable but was cold. At the end of the day Dimitri should have exchanged our horrible fish for another dish and only charge us for 1 entree and not two as told. Find another place. The pasta was ok. For the money they charged it should be an amazing pasta dish. As I said just ok.

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  6. Joven

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so good! Thank you again and will be back

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  7. Sam

    San Diego16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, food is generally high quality, service good and menu diverse. On our most recent visit there were allergy protection errors that caused some lower ratings. Although server specifications appeared to be accurate, the chef was not compliant. This was a serious allergy error that was fortunately caught by the patrons.

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  8. James

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent on the patio lunch in San Diego by the bay.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Ken VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Had a Caesar salad and the cappellini and they were delicious. The server was a little bit unattended and we had to ask two or three times just to get a Coke. Other than that, everything was wonderful.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Joaquin

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner experience, excellent food snd service

    1 person found this helpful

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 5989 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 100 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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