Il Fornaio Carmel
$$ • Italian, Seafood, Pizza Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Il Fornaio Carmel
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We had a great meal last night and wonderful service with Bryan! Our lasagna and pizza were fantastic.
Great food and awesome service. Francisco our waiter is always the best, friendly, attentive and provides the best table side experience.
Tony the maitre d' is perfect at his job as well , cheerful, conversational and welcoming to everyone who comes through the door. We very much enjoy our monthly visit!
... was walking by and noticed they had outdoor seating open so we grabbed a table. got the lasagna and it was actually really good, flavorful and the serving size was decent for the area. also tried the bread they serve early on which had a nice crust, soft inside. service was friendly and we didnt feel rushed at all even though it was getting busy. paid the bill and it was a bit pricey but completely worth it for the overall meal and relaxing vibe. already thinking about going...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 - 10AM 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 - 10AM 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 9PM 7:30 - 10AM |
| Thursday | 7:30 - 10AM 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM 7:30 - 10AM |
| Saturday | 7:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 7:30AM - 9PM |
Il Fornaio Carmel offers a variety of delicious food, with dishes like Carpaccio and homemade pasta. Guests enjoy the welcoming atmosphere created by friendly staff, and many celebrate special occasions there. Customers have praised the attentive service, with servers and the manager making guests feel like family. The bar is a good size, offering signature drinks and happy hour options. Recent reviews highlight the Cristina pizza as perfect and the outstanding dressing on the Caesar salad, though some noted the second Caesar lacked green lettuce and the Caprese salad was small and could benefit from crostini or bread. The outdoor patio by the flowers provides a stunning setting, reminiscent of a Nancy Meyers movie, where guests enjoyed drinks like Como Spritz, prosecco, Aperol Spritz, and tasty bruschetta. Visitors also appreciate the seasonal menus and the large, delicious portions of dishes like linguine mare, featuring tender scallops, shrimp, octopus, and clams in a fresh tomato white wine broth over perfectly cooked linguine pasta. Despite occasional issues like a burnt lasagna, the overall experience remains fantastic, with many praising the fine service and atmosphere. The restaurant continues to maintain good food quality and a lovely ambiance, making it feel like a top-notch Italian dining spot, not just a chain.