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Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Get directions Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Rosecrans Ave and S Douglas St
33.901667 -118.380741
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About: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; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2007.
Hours:Lunch~Sun 11:30AM-5:00PM~Mon 11:30AM-5:00PM~Tue 11:30AM-5:00PM~Wed 11:30AM-5:00PM~Thu 11:30AM-5:00PM~Fri 11:30AM-5:00PM~Sat 11:30AM-5:00PM~Sun 11:30AM-5:00PM~Dinner~Sun 5:00PM-10:00PM~Mon 5:00PM-10:00PM~Tue 5:00PM-10:00PM~Wed 5:00PM-10:00PM~Thu 5:00PM-10:00PM~Fri 5:00PM-11:00PM~Sat 5:00PM-11:00PM
Categories:Steak Houses, Breakfast Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants, Italian Restaurants, Restaurants, Vegetarian Restaurants
Parking:Public Lot
Payment:MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express
Specialities:Formal
Amenities:Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Chef:Vicente Mendoza
Cuisine:Italian, Pastries, Seafood
Ambiance:Casual, Elegant, Family Friendly
Feature:Bar, Brunch, Great Beer List, Great Wine List, Happy Hour, Healthy Options, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, Take Out
Reservations Policy:Suggested
Smoking:Non-Smoking Restaurant
Dress Code:Casual Dress
Price:Dinner $30-$40
Other Contact Info:Fax: (310) 725-9229
Email: manhattanbeach@ilfo.com
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  1. User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    by william
    10/22/2009
    I have been to this restaurant many times. The food and service is always outstanding. It reminds me of of a family owned restaurant. The head chef makes delicious specials.
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  2. User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    by Whitefang
    02/17/2009
    Great restaurant for business lunch or dinner or for company event. Attentive service, nice bar area, consistently good food. One of the best on the Rosecrans corridor.
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  3. User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    by Sandra
    02/15/2009
    For my family and myself's first time at this location i must say "disappointed". The food was good, our server very professional, nice decor but the seating hostess "BAD". Our seating hostess didn't ask Patio or inside and seated us on a freezing patio, no heater by our table, we asked for a table inside, we have been told there would be a 30mn wait and could have a seat by the bar. We ordered drinks and suddenly a seating hostess tells us we cant stay here because the tables by the bar are reserved. There was no seat available at the bar and having a underaged child we know can't seat at the bar. The seating hostess tells us we can sit on the stools by the laundry station... i refused enjoying a glass of champagne by their laundry station. We had to sit by the entrance!
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