Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

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   Victoria

   Los Angeles13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I was disappointed in my dish which was heavily salted. The response from the server was that the salmon is salty. Sorry. Salmon isn’t salty and it wasn’t gravlax. It was a preparation error. They remedied by taking it off the bill which is lovely but, how disappointing to reserve for four at what should be fairly upscale restaurant and find they can’t get a pasta dish with salmon right? All else good. But very sad to have missed an opportunity for yummy food.
   

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   JeddyA VIP

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 24, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We went tonight to celebrate my husbands dinner. He ordered a tenderloin steak. The steak was tuff and came out cold. My mom ordered the branzino, we requested no pepper and came out with pepper, overcooked and another cold plate. Everything else was mediocre. We thought dessert would at least be good ,but the bread pudding looked like a cafeteria slop and tasted horrible! The quality of this place has gone down the drain!!! Although they took out the steak and fish, the least they could’ve done was comp dessert and that wasnt even offered. Paying for something that looked and tasted like that was horrendous. The manager never came out to apologize either or taking any responsibility. Quality of services was lacking. Table wasnt cleared often and refills were never offered until we had to flag somebody down. Such a shame.
   

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   Jerry VIP

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We always enjoy this restaurant. We were warmly greeted by Fernanda. We have know her for years at the various Il Fornaio restaurants and look forward to great food and service!!
   

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   James VIP

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Inedible Jewish artichoke, overcooked Pasta overcooked, not al dente
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Celebrating a birthday and everything was great (service and food).
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   O M G!!!! This place is a gem. From the smiling, energetic staff to the rustic Italian dishes that remind me of my nonna, it hits on every level. There is a rich story in this place. Thank you Il Fornaio.
   

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   Enrico

   Los Angeles24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We opted to sit at the bar, had great service great food, nice evening overall! 
   

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   Gregory

   Los Angeles152 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

    The food and the service were reliably good. The prices were fair and the ambience pleasant and inviting. 
   

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   Pat

   Los Angeles1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent. Fast, friendly service. Good food. Nice atmosphere to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Thanks.
   

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    Liliana Martínez

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My second time here. The food and everything was amazing. We celebrated my moms birthday and try 2 if the valentine specials. The breaded chicken and the ravioli. It was delicious. 😊
    

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