Il Fornaio

1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach CA 90266 (310) 725-9555
Cuisines and Dishes at Il Fornaio:
  • Italian

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Ratings and Reviews for Il Fornaio

  • Yelp user Audrey N.

    May 10 2012

    Audrey N. via Yelp

    While my happy hour was happy, my belly wasn't. I can't emphasize how over-salted every savory dish on the happy hour menu was. I understand it makes...read more

  • Yelp user Stella L.

    May 03 2012

    Stella L. via Yelp

    Always a pleasure to dine alone or with friends. The food delicious, plentiful, pleasing to the eye and palette, the servers very personal, my favorite is...read more

  • Yelp user ryan c.

    May 01 2012

    ryan c. via Yelp

    I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this restaurant after eating here numerous times (10+). Especially on business lunches since it's right across the...read more

  • May 06 2008

    via Citysearch

    The only thing that I don't love about Il Fornaio is that, even though they try to hide it, I still get that chain feeling when I ...read more

  • Aug 01 2007

    cirawigglepuppy via Citysearch

    we went to il fornaio last night for a friends 30th. they warned us that they were very 'crazy busy' (unprofessional to begin with...read more

  • May 30 2005

    via Citysearch

    For a great dining experience, I recommend Il Fornaio in Manhattan Beach. The service is good (make sure you call ahead for reserv...read more

From Citysearch

The Scene
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 pyrotechnics in the gleaming open kitchen. At peak hours the place can be loud but not distractingly so.

The Food
The kitchen turns out well-honed renditions of regional northern Italian fare, with a dozen or more daily specials. For starters, salads are vibrant and attractive, as is the grilled ciabatta bread swathed with chopped tomatoes, basil and kalamata olives. All the pastas can be recommended--don't miss the ravioli filled with Swiss chard and pinenuts, and the mesquite-grilled chicken flattened with a brick (no joke) to make it extra crispy. Be sure to check out the impressive and fairly priced wine list.

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