Il Fornaio - Del Mar

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   ankit

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Amazing food, good environment, amazing place place for special occasions and felt like a true Italian place
   

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   Susan

   VIP

   San Diego

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Looking for an indoor spot for a great lunch on a rainy day, my family and I chose Il Fornaio Del Mar ~ and got exactly what we were looking for! Everything was delicious, and our server was absolutely wonderful. I've always loved this place for special sunset dinners on warm nights, but it was also the perfect choice for a conversational lunch. Thanks so much!
   

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   Rand

   VIP

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   For the money I thought the food and service were mediocre. not nearly as good as it used to be.
   

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   clyde

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

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

   My party loved their main courses and soup. I though thought my lasagna was very bland. Wine and dessert were excellent as was the service
   

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   Claudia

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

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

   Always an amazing experience. Food was delicious and service was excellent.
   

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   Il Fornaio - Del MarResponded on 5 February 2025

   Hey Claudia, We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Il Fornaio - Del Mar! It's fantastic to know that our food and service met your expectations. We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Il Fornaio - Del Mar Management Team
   

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   Yara

   San Diego

   35 reviews

   3.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on 31 January 2025

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

   I wanted a friend visiting from Canada to have a pleasant lunch with a beautiful Del Mar ocean view, so I thought of Il Fornaio. We both ordered Pollo alla Parmigiana, an Italian-American version of the "Melanzane alla Parmigiana. The presentation was frankly sloppy; the chicken was on top of the spaghetti, and even though the description read "breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella served with spaghetti pomodoro", both sauces' textures were the same and bland. The chicken was tender but needed seasoning, and a little color with green beans or broccoli, or at least a few basil leaves, would have been nice. It was not worth the 35 dollars for me. The server tried his best, but it was hard to deliver a good service with so many tables to attend to. I keep trying to give Il Fornaio a chance because I love their locations in Coronado and Del Mar, but in the end, I always regret dining here.
   

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   Jackie

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 30 January 2025

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

   We had a very good meal. Enjoyed our cocktails and wine. The views from the front dining patio were awesome and we had a beautiful sunset! We will return soon.
   

   Il Fornaio - Del MarResponded on 5 February 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Jackie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our views from the front dining patio. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests and we're glad you appreciated our service. We're looking forward to your next visit to Il Fornaio - Del Mar. Thanks again for your kind words!
   

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   Gabriele

   San Diego

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 28 January 2025

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

   Always delicious. Attentive & personable servers. A good deal.
   

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   ROBERT

   Chicago

   45 reviews

   4.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

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

   I was in town visiting my farther and wanted to take him out to dinner. II Fornaio in Del Mar is not far from where my father lives in Encinitas. The charcuterie board was special appetizer and it was strongly recommended by the waiter and he was correct. I ordered the lasagna with béchamel with sausage and it was fantastic
   

   Il Fornaio - Del MarResponded on 5 February 2025

   Hello ROBERT, Thank you for choosing Il Fornaio - Del Mar for your father's birthday dinner! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our special charcuterie board and that it made your visit special. It's always our goal to provide excellent food and service, so we're thrilled we hit the mark for you. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience. Best wishes, The Management Team
   

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    zuzana

    VIP

    San Diego

    57 reviews

    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

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

    Both penne a la vodka and my salmon were very good. The fried calamari were tender. Service was attentive. I had the margarita Italiano, that I enjoyed very much. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
    

    Il Fornaio - Del MarResponded on 5 February 2025

    Hello zuzana, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our penne a la vodka and salmon. It's great to know that our fried calamari hit the mark for you. We're also glad to hear that our service met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, Il Fornaio - Del Mar Management Team
    

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