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Il Fornaio - Carmel, Carmel, CA

Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.6 (2347)
$30 and under
Italian
Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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

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Menu

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

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What 2,347 people are saying

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

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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 - Carmel offers "outstanding" Italian cuisine with a charming atmosphere, ideal for celebrations and romantic dinners. Patrons commend the "wonderful service," especially from staff like Andy and Hannah, and enjoy dining on the patio with views of Carmel Bay. The restaurant is a "go-to" for locals and visitors alike.
2,347 Reviews

  1. DeniseK

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit to this location, but have eaten at the Santa Clara restaurant several times. The decor here was lovely, and some of the food ordered was good, but not nearly as great as the other location. The real disappointment was the service, from the start we were not greeted until waiting for a while. Server (not sure of his name) seemed distracted and focused on a larger group behind us. We Waited a long time for our food, and it came out lukewarm. My roasted potatoes were not fully cooked inside. We asked to have our wine decanted, but server never came back to pour our wine or ask how it was. Given the other choices in Carmel, we will not be returning. Maybe it was an off night, but we were disappointed.

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  2. Michele VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I eat here often and it was excellent as always. I would highly recommend.

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  3. Jim and Christy

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambience on the dog-friendly patio was nothing special, which we did not expect. The food was OK…, calamari OK, pizza was average. Nothing like the internet pics. It was under done. Crust was rubbery. Very disappointing.

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  4. Porter VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had one of the specials which was the Chicken Parmigiana. It was the best I have ever had. I chose to not have a salad after my waiter said that the main course was a lot of food. So I had the outstanding bread and the chicken p. Delicious sauce, chicken and pasta. This was the third time I have eaten at Il Fornaio and I won't hesitate to go back. Also excellent service, wine selections and ambience with a table on the patio overlooking Carmel Bay.

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  5. Michael VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Been to this Il Fornaio a few times and it was always very reliable with a good busy atmosphere. Last night the place was half empty, the food was fine but close to Olive Garden than a traditional Italian Trattoria. I won’t be going back.

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  6. Jeff VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Fornaio is one if my favorites in town. Beachy Italian with good food atmosphere and service. I’m a local who loves this place!

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  7. Jennifer

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Yummy food & drinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Stephanie VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ate at the dar off the bar menu. Food was good and service was resonably quick

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  9. Robinson

    Orlando / Central Florida East10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant in Carmel. 05 dishes outstanding

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  10. Cristina

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were just visiting Carmel celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary, and this place was so delicious. We had breakfast, morning coffee, and dinner there on 3 different days. Our dinner server Kathy was so nice and attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant!

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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 2347 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 29 times today
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Carmel

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
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