Il Fornaio - Coronado

Name: Il Fornaio - Coronado
Address: 1333 First St., Coronado, CA, United States, 92118
Telephone: (619) 437-4911
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

4986 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 72 times today

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Takeout

(619) 437-4911

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–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
Giorgio Lo Verde
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: (877) 223-0386

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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Calamaretti Fritti$19.00
baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried; served with spicy marinara
Carpaccio*$18.00
thinly sliced raw certified piedmontese beef, shaved grana padano, capers & wild arugula; drizzled with lemon olive oil
Bruschette Assortite$13.00
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata; roasted cherry tomatoes; pistachio pesto & stracciatella cheese
Cavolfiori Tricolore$12.00
roasted tricolor cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil
Piatto di Salumi$20.00
sliced meats including mortadella with pistachios, speck & spicy salame; served with caponata, stracciatella cheese, grilled ciabatta & marinated olives
Cavolini al Grana Padano$12.00
crispy brussels sprouts drizzled with spicy peperoncino sauce
Burrata con Prosciutto$17.00
imported burrata with prosciutto, arugula, ciabatta croutons & basil olive oil
Pinsa Mortadella$19.00
light & crispy flatbread topped with mortadella, pistachio pesto & stracciatella cheese
Cestino del Pane
basket of Il Fornaio fresh baked bread with extra-virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar
- Serves 4$2.00

Pasta Fresca

fresh, handmade pasta gluten-free options available

Rigatoni alla Vodka$19.00
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & grana padano
Fusilloni$19.00
large corkscrew pasta with roasted tomato sauce & burrata
Paglia e Fieno ai Gamberetti$28.00
spinach & semolina pasta strands with argentinian red shrimp, garlic, cherry tomatoes, anchovies & trebbiano wine
Tagliatelle Bolognese$20.00
egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & grana padano
Linguine Mare Chiaro$31.00
thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & trebbiano wine
Casarecce Pistacchio e Pollo$26.00
short pasta twists with sautéed chicken, speck & pistachio cream sauce
Lasagna Ferrarese$27.00
pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano & béchamel; baked in the oven

Ravioli Freschi

Ravioli Lucana$26.00
spinach ravioli filled with italian sausage, ricotta, grana padano & fennel; topped with fresh tomatoes, spicy tomato sauce, imported peperoncino & stracciatella cheese
Mezzelune di Zucca$25.00
ravioli filled with butternut squash, walnuts & grana padano with tomato brown butter sauce; topped with crispy sage & walnuts

Minestre e Insalata

Minestrone di Verdure$9.00
seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
Insalata Cesarina$13.00
romaine lettuce, grana padano & croutons with housemade caesar dressing
Insalata Bietole$14.00
organic red & gold beets with red wine vinaigrette, wild arugula, toasted walnuts, goat cheese & lemon-olive oil dressing
Caprese Tradizionale$16.00
sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil olive oil
Insalata Regina$14.00
wild arugula, couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers & raisins with lemon-olive oil dressing

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Chicken$9.00
Salmon*$10.00

Pizza

thin-crust pizza using housemade dough

Margherita$16.00
mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
Cacio e Pepe$19.00
fresh mozzarella, ricotta crema, pecorino, grana padano & cracked black pepper
Capricciosa$20.00
mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, tomato sauce & oregano
Cristina$22.00
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved grana padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil
Fradiavola$19.00
mozzarella, italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino

Griglia

authentic italian specialties from our rotisserie & grill

Salmone alla Griglia*$32.00
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sautéed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Branzino alla Livornese*$43.00
grilled, butterflied mediterranean seabass fillet with a light tomato, caper, olive & herb sauce; served with grilled asparagus & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Pollo Toscano$29.00
free-range chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with roasted tricolor cauliflower & yukon gold potatoes
Ossobuco di Maiale$44.00
pork shank braised with root vegetables & red wine; served with garlic mashed potatoes
Pollo ai Funghi$30.00
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Filetto di Costata*$45.00
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy brandy peppercorn sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Grigliata di Pesce Misto*$36.00
mixed grill of fish fillet, scallops & prawns, topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with sautéed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was nice
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Bill
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
A lovely lunch looking out on the window of San Diego bay. Linguine with seafood was excellent and reasonably priced. Beautiful wood and ambience inside. I would definitely come here again
JE
JEFFREYS
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was very good and the bus boy, Charlie, was outstanding. He made sure we had all the amenities we needed, plus he was friendly, funny and super accommodating. He’d be a great waiter, too, when the occasion arises. Our guests were first timers and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
JF
JohnF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambiance, service, and breathtaking view of downtown San Diego!
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Vinny
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a night out after our 50 year Anniversary. We were seated very close to our reservation time. We had a nice indoor window seat. Noise level was fine and service and food was great as always. We keep coming back from time to time even when not a special occasion as we really like the total package and we have never been disappointed in any of our visits. Vince
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience4
The food as the other reviews state is very good ! The service was not. Our waitress was very awkward with us. We had made a reservation for 5 people at got crammed in to a 4 person table. We wouldnt go back
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FaustoS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food, Great Service and our Favorite place in Coronado!!! Great service by Demetrio Ceseña!!! Manager!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
SR
SahiR
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food4service1ambience3
server would talk to us and walk away mid sentence cutting us off, very strange experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food , service, ambience and views!!! HIGHLY recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience was great, the location is perfect by the bay looking at downtown and what can I say about the food, well let me tell you , it was amazing specially our waiter(Mathew)was phenomenal, he was very kind and everything he recommended was delicious even drinks , I’m definitely coming back
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Coronadofinediner
San Diego
45 reviews
vip
3.0
45 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
I like Il Fornaio, but hadn't dined there in awhile and was a bit disappointed. When we arrived I noticed that the hostess was dressed much more casually than I would have expected at a restaurant of this caliber. The rest of our party had arrived and was seated and instead of escorting us to their table, she pointed to where it was and left us to make our way to it on our own. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. I ordered the grigliata which was well seasoned, but the shrimp and scallops were a bit overcooked and the fried potatoes were rather mushy. When I made the reservation online I indicated that we were celebrating one couple's 25th wedding anniversary. At other restaurants where we've celebrated an event, complimentary desserts have always been served to mark the occasion. However, either that is not the custom at Il Fornaio or the hostess neglected to inform our waiter as nothing was done for the occasion. All in all it was an okay dinner, but I found it lacked the finesse I had always experienced in the past and I won't rush to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took care of us for our anniversary dinner! Highly recommend
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WardS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic dinner with amazing meals and very attentive service. We sat on the back patio in front of the fireplace. It was a great table for two. The view of San Diego was so nice. Ricky our server was great with advice on the menu and his timing for putting the orders in for each course was perfect. We ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer. It was delicious and a great start for us. Then we had the Capricciosa pizza. One of the best pizzas we’ve had and certainly the closest to pizza I’ve had in Italy. We then had the Paccheri Alla Vodka with egg pasta ribbons instead of pasta tubes (Another great suggestion by Ricky). A great dish with amazing sauce. We will definitely be back.
LL
LandLfrequentflyerVegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome grapefruit martinis!!!! This is our third visit. We will return for a 4th.
DC
DianaC
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Claire greeted us and was amazing with both her personality and her desire to make our evening special!! From there, Ricky provided great recommendations and helped us have literally an amazing evening. The setting…overlooking the San Diego Skyline combined with great food and service….all contributed to an amazing birthday!!!
JL
JenniferL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, food & ambiance for catching up with family & friends!
YM
YazMR
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and we had such a nice time dining here. Great restaurant for everyday dining or special occasions.
S
Seattleeaters
Cleveland
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the special regional menu selections from around Italy, and we always turn to those as the most creative offerings on the menu. Last night we had the pear salad, which included a delicious mix of arugula, grapes, Gorgonzola, pecans and more; and the roasted salmon - perfection! The salmon wrapped asparagus spears and included a sauce of artichokes, capers and lemon - a perfect combination of flavors! This was set on a bed of steamed spinach and a side of mashed potatoes. With the wine pairing, it was a fantastic meal!
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jbm360
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had friends visiting and had a wonderful time. Food was delicious and service was excellent. We will be returning soon.
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Ltndiner
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, amazing service and superb ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food has been amazing! I've been here over 10x and I'm never disappointed with the menu. Definitely helps to reserve a spot because the wait can be long if you don't make a reservation.
SV
SaulV
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We got out table as soon as we arrived. The service was attentive and the food was good. Overall a very good experience!
JP
JoelP
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall great experience.
BM
BMAC
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing the food and service were top of the line!
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Russ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit to Il Fornaio-Cononado but certainly not the last. We really like the restaurant. Beautiful location, lovely ambiance and outstanding service. Wish we had known about the free corkage fee plan. We had a very nice dinner and especially enjoyed our server Fernando and his assistant Nabill. Overall a very good experience.
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James
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
I made a reservation for 7 people a month before the dinner night When receptionist took us to a table, I was shocked because it was really tinny for seven people and one chair was end of the table. Literally, I could touch their table if I lean back. Also, the water glass I used had lipstick on the rim. Disgusting. Waiters were very nice though.
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Clau6iaB
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant and the waiters that speak Italian are like sophisticated even that the ambiance is very California. .
MJ
MariannJ
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience3
This used to be our favorite restaurant! The past 2 visits have been horrible, the service is just not there anymore. It took the waitress 30 minutes to come greet us and take our drink order than another 30 minutes to bring us our drinks. She forgot to put in an entree, never brought us bread just completely sad to see this restaurant go down like this.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Buena comida, buen servicio.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it!! Always great!!
DH
DonH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very nice evening with my daughter. Good wine, great main course, and outstanding dessert.
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LucianoR
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
The quality of the food is according to the price, if compared to a more expensive restaurant is easy to es lish the primary reason for higher prices. Example: asparagus, wich comes in some dishes are slender and kind of dry
FR
FrankR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The server was much more engaging than our waiter. The waiter did not even thank us for coming. He just placed the paid bill on the table and walked away.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it. Food is always good and service was great
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Doreen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our lunch! Food was great, amazing view and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back!
S
Sergio
San Diego
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was wonderful! Perfect spot to enjoy the view of San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline.
K
Kayaker
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
We had a pleasant lunch sitting at an inside table with a view of downtown San Diego. The food was well prepared and the service was ok, could have been more attentive since the restaurant was almost empty.
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virjiniak
Denver
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious! The view was beautiful. The service was hospitable and accommodating. We had a lunch there, and we will visit again.
E
Emma
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service and quality of the meals. Loved the table that they set up for me. Had another wonderful experience at Il Fornaio, one of my favorite places for special occasions, like New Years Eve. Thank you!! Wishing you a blessed 2023
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AFDTITO
Palm Springs
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Our waiter, Omar did an outstanding job.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Il Fornaio - Coronado offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 437-4911.

Il Fornaio - Coronado is rated 4.5 stars by 4986 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 72 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(619) 437-4911

1333 First St., Coronado, CA 92118

Additional information

Cross street
Orange Ave.
Neighborhood
Coronado
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Giorgio Lo Verde
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: (877) 223-0386

Il Fornaio - Coronado

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

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Tiramisù

Lasagna Ferrarese

Capricciosa

Antipasti

Calamaretti Fritti$19.00

Carpaccio*$18.00

Bruschette Assortite$13.00

Cavolfiori Tricolore$12.00

Piatto di Salumi$20.00

Cavolini al Grana Padano$12.00

Burrata con Prosciutto$17.00

Pinsa Mortadella$19.00

Cestino del Pane

Pasta Fresca

Rigatoni alla Vodka$19.00

Fusilloni$19.00

Paglia e Fieno ai Gamberetti$28.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$20.00

Linguine Mare Chiaro$31.00

Casarecce Pistacchio e Pollo$26.00

Lasagna Ferrarese$27.00

Ravioli Freschi

Ravioli Lucana$26.00

Mezzelune di Zucca$25.00

Minestre e Insalata

Minestrone di Verdure$9.00

Insalata Cesarina$13.00

Insalata Bietole$14.00

Caprese Tradizionale$16.00

Insalata Regina$14.00

Add To Any Insalata

Chicken$9.00

Salmon*$10.00

Pizza

Margherita$16.00

Cacio e Pepe$19.00

Capricciosa$20.00

Cristina$22.00

Fradiavola$19.00

Griglia

Salmone alla Griglia*$32.00

Branzino alla Livornese*$43.00

Pollo Toscano$29.00

Ossobuco di Maiale$44.00

Pollo ai Funghi$30.00

Filetto di Costata*$45.00

Grigliata di Pesce Misto*$36.00

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