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Il Fornaio - Coronado, Coronado, CA

Il Fornaio - Coronado

4.7
4.7
5834 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy's chefs, bakers and homemakers. Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 437-4911
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-coronado/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio, located on the beautiful and historic Coronado Island is the perfect location for your upcoming Special Event. Our venue overlooks the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, and has a breathtaking Downtown San Diego skyline view. Il Fornaio is a unique, classy and authentic Italian Restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (619) 437-4911
  • Location
    1333 First St., Coronado, CA 92118
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Cross street
    Orange Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street and public lot parking available.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,834 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Il Fornaio - Coronado offers a "stunning view" of San Diego's skyline, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing ambiance" and "top-notch service," making it a beloved spot for celebrations. While some found the food "excellent," others noted inconsistencies. Overall, a picturesque setting for a special occasion.

5,834 Reviews

  1. Jonathan

    Baja California

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great night a little slow service but it’s a bit pricy for pasta

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  2. Elise

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My holiday themed cocktail (a Moscow mule with cranberry syrup) was very yummy. Branzino was delicious. Loved the setting and even at night the views on the water overlooking S.D. are great. Staff was just meh. Hosts were not very welcoming and neither was waitstaff. Just there to do what was required of them it seems. I would have expected more at an Italian restaurant. My friend asked for no ice in her drink and it was forgotten.

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  3. Sergio

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente restaurante con buenos alimentos y una vista maravillosa. Tiene una atmósfera familiar y amistosa que lo haca único.

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  4. Terry

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have dined at II Fornaio many times over the years and this is the first time we were not absolutely satisfied. Our service was very sporadic when measured by past dining experiences. The wait staff was certainly NOT attentive. Both mine and my guest's pasta was a bit undercooked (but still edible). While I understand it's been a while since we dined here when did bread served at the table start to have a cost of $4? And charging $6 for a soda drink is excessive!! Us and our guests will think twice about dining here again when there are many other Italian restaurants available with better service etc.

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  5. Marnie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great minus one meal. Service was great and drinks were great. Our lost expensive dish was the chicken Parmesan and it was not great. I would say average at best. All else was wonderful!

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  6. Karina

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Your service was outstanding!! I chose this place to have lunch with my grandparents, who are in their nineties. The building is easy to access and your hostess helped us arrange seating for their wheelchairs. Our waiters were very friendly and spoke Spanish, which helped my family with ordering. Thank you for modifying my grandmother’s meal so she could have it more easily. Going out to a restaurant with my grandparents is something we don’t take for granted these days. Thank you for hosting us.

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  7. Eva

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service a food, Great night .

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  8. Angela

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I took my daughter and 6 of her friends for 18th birthday dinner. Confirmed reservation at 8:30 inside dining earlier in day. Upon arriving at 8:30 was told 10 mins. After 15 minutes I inquired again. After another 5 mins I asked again- most needed an eta or any type of communication that the host staff cared. Finally sat an outdoor table at 8:55. Didn’t get drinks (soft drinks and water) until 9:10. While waiter as decent, he had an accent that was hard to understand with how fast he talked and almost like we were a bother of a table. The food was good, the girls enjoyed it and they did bring a birthday dessert. Overall it was good but a touch disappointing. Maybe I have too high of expectations these days.

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  9. Christina

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I was very excited to dine here but I was very disappointed by the service and some of the food. The restaurant was overwhelmed by a crowd which really compromised the service.

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  10. Bob

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food options and superb service. Great view across the bay of downtown San Diego

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Coronado offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 437-4911.

Il Fornaio - Coronado is rated 4.7 stars by 5834 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Coronado

1333 First St., Coronado, CA 92118

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Orange Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and public lot parking available.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Burt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-coronado/
  • Phone number
    (619) 437-4911
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio, located on the beautiful and historic Coronado Island is the perfect location for your upcoming Special Event. Our venue overlooks the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, and has a breathtaking Downtown San Diego skyline view. Il Fornaio is a unique, classy and authentic Italian Restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (619) 437-4911

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