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Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

4.3
4.3
4235 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1430 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made 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, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 296-0100
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-walnut-creek/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Francesco Gazzana
  • Catering
    Delivery service available for orders over $100 in the Walnut Creek area.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer 2 private dining spaces; our East Loggia, holding 80 seated or up to 120 for a stadning reception.We can create smaller private dining areas for as small as 15 people using curtains. Our South Loggia can hold up 40 guests seated.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Doden: (877) 625-1957
  • Location
    1430 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Cross street
    North Broadway
  • Parking details
    Valet located in Broadway Pointe Plaza, entrance located on Duncan off North Main. Cost is $6.00 with validation.
  • Public transit
    BART
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Jun 19, 2025 only
    Indulge in a 5-course Italian feast perfectly paired with premium Daou wines. Enjoy dishes like mesquite seared ahi tuna, housemade spinach & beet gnocchi in a porcini mushroom cream sauce, braised duck in an orange-demiglace & other chef-curated specialties. With expert wine insights shared throughout the meal, you & your guests are in for an unforgettable evening. $125 per person | price does not include tax, tip & surcharge 3% SURCHARGE – PLEASE NOTE THAT A 3% SURCHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO THE BILL. THIS SURCHARGE IS NOT A GRATUITY FOR THE STAFF BUT ALLOWS US TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS & BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM AMID RISING COSTS & REGULATORY INCREASES. GRAZIE MILLE FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORT.
    Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner Photo

Private dining

Menu

Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek's menu was last updated 2023-10-05.

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What 4,235 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Walnut Creek combines "outstanding food" with "great service" in a charming, elegant setting. Known for its fresh pastas and delicious pizzas, the restaurant offers a "lovely ambiance" perfect for special occasions. While some guests noted room for improvement, the attentive staff often ensures a "wonderful meal."

4,235 Reviews

  1. Timothy

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average, service was great. However charging $4 for a piece of bread was absurd as was charging a service fee on top of everything.

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  2. Melinda

    San Francisco11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The highlight was the drinks that were well made. The ambience and the service are good . Unfortunately they seated uat a location where the the carts go back and forth. The noise level was not conducive to enjoying a nice Easter lunch. Also, my husband’s foot was in a hard cast and they sat us there. By the time he got to the table and we noticed the carts moving about, it’s more effort to move and change tables. Food is,at best, okay. Everything was under seasoned! Although I can expect guests to add their own salt and pepper, there should be basic seasoning worthy of an eating at a restaurant. I am quite disappointed.

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  3. Kathy

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ribbon pasta ragout bolognese and lasagna were good. Our servers were great; as was the manager who went out of her way to help when I lost my parking ticket. They all work seamlessly to accommodate.

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  4. Eugene VIP

    Sacramento23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met a former client &!friend fir lunch. Busy day with lots of groups at the tables. Requested and was seated at a shaded outdoor table. Served leisurely as requested. Enjoyed the ambiance, the wine and the food. For sure a return engagement is on the cards.

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  5. Marilyn

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a birthday at Il Fornaio Walnut Creek. Our meal was perfection and the service was great. It was the celebration we were wanting!

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  6. Moira VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cecelia was a friendly, and professional waitress. Keep her!!!

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  7. Jim

    San Francisco55 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We've eaten at Il Fornaio many times and the food is always consistently good. We enjoy the Bar for a drink before dinner and try and get Paula as our server for dinner. Unfortunately, we did not get Paula last night since her section was full. Service was fine but the attention to detail was not there. We asked for the salt and pepper grinders to be replaced as they did not work or were empty and they were replaced three times with different sets. All three did NOT work or were empty. We ended up grabbing one from the Bar area and it worked fine. We had appetizers and salads and when they cleared our plates they took the used silverware our our plates to use for our entrees even they were clearly very dirty. We also noticed the bathrooms really need updating and cleaning. It's been years since old soap dispensers were removed, the calking on the sinks cleaned or replaced, etc... It's these little things that could really take Il Fornaio to the next level.

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  8. Diana VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always outstanding. And our server, Paula, was fantastic.

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  9. Abraham

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Service could have not been better. There is room for improvement in the food.

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  10. Sharon VIP

    San Francisco32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, food, and service. We felt the entrees were reasonably priced. It was a lovely evening.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek is rated 4.3 stars by 4235 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
8:30 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

1430 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet located in Broadway Pointe Plaza, entrance located on Duncan off North Main. Cost is $6.00 with validation.
  • Public transit
    BART
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francesco Gazzana
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-walnut-creek/
  • Phone number
    (925) 296-0100
  • Catering
    Delivery service available for orders over $100 in the Walnut Creek area.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer 2 private dining spaces; our East Loggia, holding 80 seated or up to 120 for a stadning reception.We can create smaller private dining areas for as small as 15 people using curtains. Our South Loggia can hold up 40 guests seated.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Doden: (877) 625-1957

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