Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

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

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   James VIP

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Inedible Jewish artichoke, overcooked Pasta overcooked, not al dente
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   O M G!!!! This place is a gem. From the smiling, energetic staff to the rustic Italian dishes that remind me of my nonna, it hits on every level. There is a rich story in this place. Thank you Il Fornaio.
   

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   Enrico

   Los Angeles24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   We opted to sit at the bar, had great service great food, nice evening overall! 
   

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   Gregory VIP

   Los Angeles152 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

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

    The food and the service were reliably good. The prices were fair and the ambience pleasant and inviting. 
   

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   Pat

   Los Angeles1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

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

   Excellent. Fast, friendly service. Good food. Nice atmosphere to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Thanks.
   

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   Liliana Martínez

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   My second time here. The food and everything was amazing. We celebrated my moms birthday and try 2 if the valentine specials. The breaded chicken and the ravioli. It was delicious. 😊
   

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   Donna

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Went for our anniversary but didn’t receive a complimentary dessert as most nice restaurants do. The salad only had a piece of goat cheese the size of a penny so I asked for more and she kindly brought more and said she wouldn’t charge extra. The pasta was lukewarm but tasty. All and all it was a pleasant experience, just not sure it’s worth going back.
   

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   Carole VIP

   Los Angeles22 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   The food here is usually good. Tonight, I was very disappointed. I ordered the lobster ravioli on the special menu. It was supposed to be topped with shrimp and diced tomatoes. There were no diced tomatoes on top, and only one baby shrimp. This was not worth the $36 price they charged.
   

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   Vanessa

   Los Angeles12 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 29 January 2025

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

   My coworker and I had sat at the bar area and we ordered the calamari as an appetizer which is amazing and I ended up ordering the butternut squash soup which tasted barely like butternut squash and a lot like beef broth and a little bit greasy. I’m not sure if this was just a mistake however, I was really looking forward to the soup - so I would not recommend the butternut squash soup.
   

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    Nathaniel

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 January 2025

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

    Great food, great service at a great price for the quality. Amazing ambience, a beautiful little hidden gem 10/10
    

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