Il Fornaio

At Il Fornaio, our mission is to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy.

8 / 10
91
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  • Phone

    (858) 755-8876

  • Website

    ilfornaio.com

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  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

1555 Camino del Mar Del Mar , CA 92014 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 38


Keywords:

scenic views Italian food happy hour outdoor seating good for dates great value minestrone soup chicken bar brunch food dinner lunch good for special occasions takes reservations parking beach town liquor
Scott D

I've been here several times. I recommend the Tagliata Chianina and the apple crepes for dessert . Use opentable.com for reservations and recommend a terrace spot with a view of the sunset .

Gilt City

There’s something for everyone at Il Fornaio—from a purist who only wants spaghetti and meat sauce to a more daring Italian connoisseur eager for pasta with mussels , clams , garlic and wine sauce .

Norma-Jeane Minjarez

I'm visiting the area and this was a beautiful restaurant to go to. The food was delicious! The scenery is impeccable. However, the waitstaff was kinda slow on a pretty dead lunch period.

Christoph Falk

Best Place in Town . I am from EUROPE and i know everything about the best Italian kitchen!!

Ruslan Fazlyev

Tuna salad was fantastic, tagliatelle bolognese , minestrone and the chicken were very good. The service was unbearably slow.

Pelin Güvenç Kefel

Great food and awesome view of Del Mar beach

Jason Perry

Simply the best view in all of san diego. the food is good and very affordable considering the view . An upgrade in the clientele is well deserved

Missie De Leeuw-Bono

The first place I ever tried Carpaccio..and loved it! Rotating regional menu makes for lots of choices. Super busy on weekends as right next to open patio bar . Make reservations . Read more

Marsha Naify

Love this place. The best Italian food . Great view of the ocean too.

William S

excellent patio , with amazing views . food wise - go with the specials (ask if they don't tell you about it)

Ian

Happy hour pizzas are a good deal . And try the Rustichella

Faezeh Aghajani

Very good pizza and vine, the best advantage is its beautiful location

Muddy

Delicious authentic Italian cuisine . They make their fresh pasta on site.

Christie Prince

The view is fantastic here. Good food and great service.

Muddy

Delicious wood fired pizzas on House made pizza dough

Muddy

Delicious and authentic italian cuisine with a great view

Jason Perry

Simply the best view in all of san diego.. the food is good and very affordable considering the view . The clientele however stinks

Doug M

Great sunset view deck. Happy Hour specials !

????Robyn ????

Order the tiramisu . You will never try anything like it!

Tawny Cat

BEST AUTHENTIC PIZZA

Gert Christen

Best for sunset happy hour

Muddy

Great tiramisu !

Brent Wellman

get a drink from Jesse and go with the Italian regional specials!

Alexei T

Try the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese

Rosario Strano

I had a great time/dinner,yes place was busy,level of service consistently professional.

Michael Elgo

Really enjoyed the Pollo Toscano. Mashed potatos and sauce pretty tasty too.

evie downs

The salmon is amazing!

Jason Perry

If you have money to spend go to Pacifica or Flavor, everyone else classy does

Chiquita Box

Linguune mate carpaccio ..... yummm..., superlisious dessert sampler ...

Alex Dow

Have a negroni on the patio , while gazing at the Pacific.

Chris Watanabe

3% surcharge for “health”. Never eat here again.

Brent Wellman

Jesse for drink and regional specials for food

Sara Wilcox

View , umbrellas, outdoor bar . Pretty chill .

Bob Waren

Super Italian Food

Jason Perry

A virtual McDonald's playground . Basically a factory of turn and burn..

Amy Koenig

Free kids drinks!

Steve Williams

Get the lobster ravioli

Brian Tresp

Middle of the road "Italian" food. Probably what you would expect from a chain. Avoid the soggy, skimpy bruschetta .

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