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

2255 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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 pm–8:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:30 pm
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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,255 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
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monterey / Carmel
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Fornaio in Carmel offers "fantastic food" and a "charming Italian atmosphere," making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Guests praise its "exceptional pasta" and "attentive service," although experiences can vary. The restaurant is known for its "beautiful venue" and consistently "delicious cuisine," making it a delightful dining option in Carmel.

2,255 Reviews

L
Lorraine
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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 November 14, 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
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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 November 9, 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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foodie
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went for my birthday. It was just what I was looking for. I had the rigatoni and my nephew had the Bolognese.
Il Fornaio - CarmelResponded on November 6, 2024
Thank you for the review, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration at Il Fornaio! We're glad we hit the mark for you, looking forward to serving you again soon!
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Nadia
Central Coast
106 reviews
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall super experience👍🙏👏 Delicious cuisine, the antipasto, the Salmon & pasta Bolognese were cooked & presented to perfection. The service was outstanding, thank you Ramon👍🙏. Beautiful venue & the amazing sunset added the extra beauty to this gem in Carmel👍👏 Will ve back for sure!! Thank you Nadia
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Lyssa
Austin
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was overall good and drinks were solid. Our waiter was not very enthusiastic and seemed like he needed a different job. Was not the best service and asking for anything seemed like an annoyance to him.
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Thomas
San Francisco
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Another Il Fornaio. Our 5th . We enjoyed a shared dinner of Caesar Salad and Mare Chiaro with Gluten Free pasta. Excellent with great service.
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Andrew
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner, orders two apps to share and a dinner to share. All were so delicious! Our server visibly rolled his eyes when we asked if we could have each app come out separately. He not attentive at all, thankfully the meal overshadowed his shortcomings.
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Catherine
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Aidan, was very helpful, professional, and was a great waiter for us this morning!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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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 2255 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Carmel
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:30 pm
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, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Carpaccio

Ravioli Lucana

Fusilloni

Menu

What 2,255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information