Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

4.6

3062 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Good for groups

Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made 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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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
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
(310) 725-9555
Website
https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-manhattan-beach/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Maurizio Mazzon
Catering
Catering menu and banquet menu are available for events with Manhattan Beach and El Segundo areas.
Private party facilities
Il Fornaio- Manhattan Beach offers 3 rooms for private dining that can seat up to 90 people. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events. Please call our Event Coordinator for descriptions of our private rooms.
Private party contact
Sinath Yang: (888) 885-9338

Location
1800 Rosecrans Avenue, Building F, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
Cross street
Aviation Blvd.
Parking details
Convenient parking is available outside restaurant in public free lot.
Public transit
Blue Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,062 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Beach Cities
Good for groups
Beach Cities
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Fornaio in Manhattan Beach offers "terrific food" with a "great atmosphere." Patrons praise the "fantastic service" and appreciate the "beautiful setting." The Italian menu is diverse, with highlights like the "scrumptious" tagliatelle Bolognese. Regulars commend the "attentive" staff, especially David, for making every dining experience "fun and memorable."

3,062 Reviews

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Foodie
VIP
Los Angeles
68 reviews
4.0
68 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Although I have eaten at this restaurant dozens of times, hosted parties, and made it a tradition with my family, this is the first time I have ever given it less than a five star review. The service was totally off. Our server was very inattentive, pace of service was very slow, we had to repeatedly try to flag down our server, who never offered us the signature bread with olive oil & vinegar or a second round of drinks. We were ignored while tables that were seated after us were serviced attentively, and we found it impossible to get our server’s attention….like we were invisible. It was becoming our first really sub-par Il Fornaio experience, but the evening was saved by the asst GM, Celia, who noticed our discomfort, heard our concerns, took over for our server, and was very attentive and kind for the rest of our visit. I can only assume that our server was having a bad day, and I realize that no place can always have perfect service. Il Fornaio still ranks very high on our list of wonderful places to dine, and this one experience won’t our alter our general opinion of this restaurant.
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Joey
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance was beautiful, it is a nice place to meet someone/people & have a conversation. Food is very good, price kind of pricey!! We had a good time though
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kate
VIP
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful. The holiday decor was beautiful and David our waiter made the night special. Thank you!
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Paul
VIP
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service and delicious food. Convenient parking and fair prices.
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Susy
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It took for ever to get our drinks from the bar. We literally waited over an hour for just one drink while others had received their wine. We had a party of 8. There’s was no “let me comp” you for this drink. More like “oh the bar is busy”. Poor, poor service. We have options here in MB and we really wanted to give you the business. The food was excellent but the wait and service was not good at all. Do better please.
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Giovanni
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had the pleasure of attending a business dinner at this wonderful venue, and I must say, it exceeded all expectations. The food was absolutely outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and warmth. I would highly recommend this place for any business dinner or special occasion. It’s the perfect combination of excellent food, welcoming ambiance, and outstanding service.
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Roberta
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We’ll managed restaurant with lovely ambiance and good food. A bit pricey.
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Tifani
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was amazing and very knowledgeable about the menu!!! Loved loved the food
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Andrew
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
service was slow that we had to stack our empty plates at the corner of the table to make room for the next course when served. took a very long time to place our entre order after the apps. food was dry.
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Nancy
Los Angeles
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been coming here for years and it never disappoints.
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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 725-9555.

Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 3062 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

1800 Rosecrans Avenue, Building F, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Additional information

Cross street
Aviation Blvd.
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
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, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Convenient parking is available outside restaurant in public free lot.
Public transit
Blue Line
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Maurizio Mazzon
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-manhattan-beach/
Phone number
(310) 725-9555
Catering
Catering menu and banquet menu are available for events with Manhattan Beach and El Segundo areas.
Private party facilities
Il Fornaio- Manhattan Beach offers 3 rooms for private dining that can seat up to 90 people. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events. Please call our Event Coordinator for descriptions of our private rooms.
Private party contact
Sinath Yang: (888) 885-9338

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Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Popular dishes

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What 3,062 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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