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Il Fornaio - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.7 (4103)
$30 and under
Italian
18051 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 261-1444
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-irvine/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Catering
    Catering available for business, personal or holiday events. Please call the Event Coordinator to arrange.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable event coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We have several private and semi-private same available.
  • Private party contact
    Adrienne Sharar: (877) 918-5903
  • Location
    18051 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Von Karman Ave and Quartz
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self-parking or valet validated at restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Orange County Transit
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

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

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What 4,103 people are saying

Il Fornaio - Irvine 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Irvine is a beloved dining spot known for its "consistently delicious" Italian cuisine and "excellent service." Guests rave about the ambiance, which offers both indoor and outdoor seating options. The restaurant is praised for its "wonderful" food, including standout pasta dishes and attentive staff, making it a top choice for celebrations and regular visits alike.
4,103 Reviews

  1. Matthew

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my go-to spots in Irvine. Consistently excellent food and service. Wonderful ambiance, ranging from quiet/semi-private inside tables to outside-in patio dinning under the stars. Highly recommended.

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  2. Armand VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great variety of food and excellent taste. I will definitely recommend it to anyone.

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  3. Julie VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Felt like I was sitting in a hallway at a table that was so small you couldn’t fit everything on it. Service was mediocre. Food was okay. Cocktails were poor. Waiter stood over us while we had to instantly pay through a credit card machine and watched what he was being tipped. Never mind they also added on a 3% gratuity, on top of the tip. Will not be back.

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  4. Jim

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I haven't been here in a bit but it used to be my favorite after work spot. Our waiter tried hard but was obviously overwhelmed with the lack of support staff. We ordered several appetizers, a couple of salads and some entrees. Our entrees showed immediately, leading me to believe they were meant for another table, while our appetizers sat waiting for staff to deliver them to our table. By the time they noticed the appetizers, they were cold and chewy. The food quality has gone so far downhill that it is slightly above Olive Garden standards. What a shame, this used to be such a nice place for an after work meal with friends.

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  5. minjeong

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    love their food just amazing wanna visit again soon

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  6. Bob VIP

    Los Angeles43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service. Really appreciated the no corkage fee promotion, allowed us to bring wines from our respective cellars to share with one another.

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  7. Sandra

    Baltimore / Maryland16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu options and thee most amazing service.

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  8. Kersten VIP

    Orange County29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow what a great dinner! We were celebrating a Birthday and everything from the greeting to the fabulous service was top notch! We started w the arancini which was delicious. The Calamari, Penne ala vodka & Paparadelle bolognese were some of the best I have had since my trip to Italy! Our waiter Paul made the Birthday kickoff week extra special by going all put to give us spectacular service. Also like that the manager came around to check on us. We can’t wait to go back!

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  9. James VIP

    Orange County117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food is delicious but our favorite is the lasagna....it's delicious! It was my husband's birthday and he wanted to go there for the lasagna. We had a nice table and our waiter was exceptional. Fun night for both of us.

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  10. Gilbert VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    With a significant increase in prices the quality of food has decreased inverse proportion. Notwithstanding is a 3% surcharge for employee benefits which can easily be added to the price of food

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Irvine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 261-1444.

Il Fornaio - Irvine is rated 4.7 stars by 4103 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Irvine

18051 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Von Karman Ave and Quartz
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self-parking or valet validated at restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Orange County Transit
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-irvine/
  • Phone number
    (949) 261-1444
  • Catering
    Catering available for business, personal or holiday events. Please call the Event Coordinator to arrange.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable event coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We have several private and semi-private same available.
  • Private party contact
    Adrienne Sharar: (877) 918-5903

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