Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

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

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   Bob

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is a wonderful experience. Just being there is enjoyable. We find that the waiters and waitresses are like friends. And the menu is great. One other thing: If you want some variation that is not on the menu, they will make it happen.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Orange County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Got reservations last minute to have dinner with friends. Great food and great experience.
   

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   Maria VIP

   Los Angeles71 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great meal and spectacular service from David R. Cannot say enough good things about Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach! The ambience is classy but warm and welcoming. The food is always stellar. This continues to be a top favorite for our whole family!
   

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   Jovana

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and ambiance was amazing the server was very attentive and friendly.
   

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   Rhona VIP

   Los Angeles34 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Silver Oak tasting/dinner pairing was wonderful. I cannot wait for the next event!
   

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   Victoria

   Los Angeles13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I was disappointed in my dish which was heavily salted. The response from the server was that the salmon is salty. Sorry. Salmon isn’t salty and it wasn’t gravlax. It was a preparation error. They remedied by taking it off the bill which is lovely but, how disappointing to reserve for four at what should be fairly upscale restaurant and find they can’t get a pasta dish with salmon right? All else good. But very sad to have missed an opportunity for yummy food.
   

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   JeddyA VIP

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 24, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We went tonight to celebrate my husbands dinner. He ordered a tenderloin steak. The steak was tuff and came out cold. My mom ordered the branzino, we requested no pepper and came out with pepper, overcooked and another cold plate. Everything else was mediocre. We thought dessert would at least be good ,but the bread pudding looked like a cafeteria slop and tasted horrible! The quality of this place has gone down the drain!!! Although they took out the steak and fish, the least they could’ve done was comp dessert and that wasnt even offered. Paying for something that looked and tasted like that was horrendous. The manager never came out to apologize either or taking any responsibility. Quality of services was lacking. Table wasnt cleared often and refills were never offered until we had to flag somebody down. Such a shame.
   

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   Jerry VIP

   Los Angeles11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We always enjoy this restaurant. We were warmly greeted by Fernanda. We have know her for years at the various Il Fornaio restaurants and look forward to great food and service!!
   

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   James

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Inedible Jewish artichoke, overcooked Pasta overcooked, not al dente
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Celebrating a birthday and everything was great (service and food).
    

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