Il Fornaio
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Top Sentiments among Il Fornaio Reviewers
Amazing breads
Amazing desserts
Fresh ingredients
Excellent lobster ravioli
Excellent Italian restaurants
Classic meat sauce
Decent mashed potatoes
Nice specials
Phenomenal Chocolate Creme Brulee
Beautiful grilled salmon set
Customer Reviews (16 reviews)
RB
on Yahoo Jul 10, 2009Yes, quite expensive but worth every penny. The wine and food is really top notch. The kind of stuff you can't get at the cheap places. I would recommend it if you can afford it. Outstanding!... (more)
liveloe
on Citysearch Apr 12, 2008this place needs a facelift... the staff does too. no energy...the pasta was soggy and the bread stale. the place was not very clean (more)
betzthebest
on Citysearch Mar 14, 2008this was a basically good meal with basically good service with basically good dessert. basic is all that it offers. the waiters seemed a bit tired of working there and the bartender was wierd... (more)
alligee
on Citysearch Mar 13, 2008they have been around a long time they need to do better. they have alot of money to work with and this place is sooo tired! clean it up and get motivated (more)
pink12
on Yahoo Sep 06, 2007I went here a couple years ago with my boyfriend. I don't even remember if the food was good. It was the worst service we have ever gotten at a restaurant. We had to get up and ask for a menu. The waiter came only once. To take... (more)
sadieschiller
on Yahoo Aug 14, 2007Good Italian food that is pricey, but not nearly as pricey as some of the other restaurants in the area. Great service too. The portions are not to big (a problem with most Italian places) so you can try a couple things on... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Dec 06, 2006<b>The Scene</b><br>At first glance Il Fornaio looks too frenetic and unwieldy to be a serious restaurant--but it is. The sprawling, stylish dining room attracts a diverse crowd. Adding to the show are the... (more)
samsclams
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2006great place to have italian food with a flare and a nice glass of wine in a quiet, cozy restaurant where there never seems to be a wait but is always full of ocean park regulars. (more)
marinagirl78
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2006The food is good, everything on the menu is excellent. This isn't a fancy joint by any stretch but they have great food, great wine and excellent service. Cool ambiance at night, outdoor seating available. If you're... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Mar 06, 2006Horrible Service!: This place is horrible. The food is not bad, but grossly overpriced for what you get. The worst thing about the place is the horrible snotty service!!! Not recommended, would not go back!! If you... (more)
pink3qannie
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2006i strongly recommend the Il Fornaio at Pasadena or El segundo. this particular one at santa monica wasn't that great. maybe b/c it was the time i went..we went during a weekday at the santa monica location, it wasn't... (more)
rbianco
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2005'Il Fornaio della Spiaggia' is a must visit. Don't let the fact that it's a 'chain' fool you. This restaurant would stands among the top of it's class. The cuisine is drawn from many parts of Italy (not just the North).... (more)
lboverton
on Citysearch Feb 25, 2005I was happy to find that Il Forniao wasn't as loud as I'd heard on a Friday night; the room was quite pleasant and the booths commodious. The food suffers from trying a little too hard. For instance, the duck special had a... (more)
chardk11
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2004I live in SM and have always found the Il Fornaio there to be a good spot for taking more or less anyone. Plus you can walk over to the pier after dinner! I strongly disagree with the reviewer who compared Il Fornaio to... (more)
cactscool
on Citysearch Oct 01, 2003this place is OK. food is OK. service is decent. basically its just a red lobster but dressed up to make you feel better. (more)
Ngila
on Citysearch May 22, 2002Il Fornio is one of the better chains in my opinion. The food is reasonable, the menu is varied, and the breads are excellent. I usually order a salad or pasta dish. The Santa Monica restaurant is located right across... (more)