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Il Fornaio - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.6
4.6
3992 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of Il Fornaio - Irvine restaurant

Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Irvine

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 71 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include housemade 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 261-1444
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-irvine/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Catering
    Catering available for business, personal or holiday events. Please call the Event Coordinator to arrange.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable event coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We have several private and semi-private same available.
  • Private party contact
    Adrienne Sharar: (877) 918-5903
  • Location
    18051 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
  • Neighbourhood
    Irvine
  • Cross Street
    Von Karman Ave and Quartz
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self-parking or valet validated at restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Orange County Transit
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,992 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Irvine offers a charming Italian dining experience, perfect for special occasions or a relaxing meal. Guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "impeccable service," making it a top choice for date nights and celebrations. With a beautiful setting and attentive staff, it's a must-visit.

3,992 Reviews

  1. David

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful selection of Italian food. Very attentive waiters. Outstand quality and atmosphere.

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  2. Sandra

    Dallas

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was nice, but very scattered. We placed an order and then she came back to ask us what we ordered because she forgot. We ordered dessert and then received the wrong one. We requested a kids corkscrew pasta plain (no toppings or sauce) for takeout and we were charged as a normal entree and then told that entree isn’t available as a kids entree, which was very annoying. The restaurant was busy, however for what we paid, service should’ve been better and server could have been more accommodating (offering free dessert for when things weren’t going right).

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  3. troyb

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything but the food was great

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  4. Helaine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful place to dine! Friendly service, delicious food and happening place!

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  5. Eric

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. The rigatoni a la vodka with shrimp was 15/10. That dish is to die for. Our waiter Diego was very polite and helpful. The whole experience was perfect. Will come back again

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  6. Catherine

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We felt rush the entire evening. From ordering food to paying for the meal.

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  7. Frank

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian food at its best! Great service and lively ambiance. We had a very nice experience and will be back.

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  8. Jim

    Orange County

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alejandra was friendly, and service was great Food was great -

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  9. Robert

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very nice experience tonight. Server was the attentive and the food was well done and came out quickly. I had not been back to the restaurant in several years, but had good memories of it as I had done my rehearsal dinner here. I will come back soon.

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  10. alex

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was beyond exceptional , great food. Good value. Will be back again.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Irvine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 261-1444.

Il Fornaio - Irvine is rated 4.6 stars by 3992 OpenTable diners.

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

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Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Irvine

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Irvine

18051 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Von Karman Ave and Quartz
  • Neighbourhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self-parking or valet validated at restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Orange County Transit
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-irvine/
  • Phone number
    (949) 261-1444
  • Catering
    Catering available for business, personal or holiday events. Please call the Event Coordinator to arrange.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable event coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We have several private and semi-private same available.
  • Private party contact
    Adrienne Sharar: (877) 918-5903

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