Il Fornaio - Carmel

Name: Il Fornaio - Carmel
Address: Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA, United States, 93921
Telephone: (831) 622-5100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2261 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

11 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–20:30 Mon–Fri 07:30–10:00 Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat 07:30–21:00 Sun 07:30–20:30
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
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Fornaio - Carmel offers a delightful Italian dining experience with charming ambiance and attentive service. Guests rave about the "great food" and "always very good service," especially highlighting the homemade pastas and tiramisu. The restaurant is known for accommodating dietary needs and providing a "warm, welcoming" atmosphere, making it a favorite spot in Carmel.

2,261 Reviews

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Mike
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good restaurant. Good food, service reasonable prices.
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Jennifer
San Francisco
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not warm and welcoming as in past Staff seems like a chain restaurant) yes I know it is ) pricing dictates better personal interaction. Food blah Ordered bread it never came No one checked on us Had to flag down assistance Disappointed
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Joy
Baja California
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, service was outstanding especially considering the holiday. Felt very warm and festive. Highly recommend!
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Jonathan
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had some drinks in the bar and then dinner at a table. The drink service was OK. Our cocktails were a mixed bag and the service was meddling at best. Dinner was fantastic. We had the Bolognese and a pizza with a Cabernet.
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michelle
Denver
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I made a reservation a month before and we were taken to probably the worst table in the restaurant- and we’ve been there every year for 10+ years so know the worst table. Moved us upon request. Two dinners were really good - two were mediocre. They were busy so service was really good considering the numbers.
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andrea
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone is great there. Manager, servers and service are always great.
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Lorraine
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great variety on the menu, delicious food and excellent service!
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Sue
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Sierra was phenomenal! Explained all the dishes and helped us choose our favorites-Very attentive-It made the meal so special having her help us!
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Kathy
Central Coast
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our neighborhood go to! It never disappoints- food is outstanding and service is always wonderful
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Andrew
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sergio was a fantastic waiter Food was outstanding
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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 4.4 stars by 2261 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

Area
Carmel
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–20:30 Mon–Fri 07:30–10:00 Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat 07:30–21:00 Sun 07:30–20:30
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, Takeaway, 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

Il Fornaio - Carmel

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Carpaccio

Ravioli Lucana

Fusilloni

Menu

What 2,261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Il Fornaio - Carmel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Il Fornaio - Carmel restaurant rated?

Is Il Fornaio - Carmel currently accepting bookings?

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