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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 13026 reviews

What User doesn't like about Il Fornaio Irvine:
This once unique restaurant has changed significantly since Covid. The portion sizes and quality have decreased dramatically, and the management leaves much to be desired. They now charge $2.00 for bread without even asking if you'd like it. To top it off, they've added a 3% inflation fee to the bill! What’s more alarming is witnessing a manager's meal being recorded right in the middle of the restaurant. It’s a disa... View all feedback. What User likes about Il Fornaio Irvine:
Food was exceptionally good. But front desk wasn’t so friendly even though I mentioned that it was our anniversary she didn’t given us good table after I asked for View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 40 reviews

Too much spicy (hot) dishes in special menu. Practically all, especially “pasta”, had a kind of it. That limits your choices.

An evening at Il Fornia never disappoints! No matter the location we always find excellent service, delicious food, lovely ambience leaving us with the desire t...

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This is a great place to have dinner when you are hosting people for business purposes.

Great atmosphere, unless you want quiet. All hard surfaces reflect every noise from the kitchen to the lively bar conversations. But no problem, it's a party. O...

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Always consistent Good respective service Good food Fast service Better than any Ilfornaio the ohs in Irvine is the best Same people same great manager If you n...

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Opentable
4.7 ★ from 3929 reviews
Susan
11.09.2024 - 12:59

I absolutely love Il Fornaio! Every year, we host an event in Orange County and make sure to include Il Fornaio in our dinner plans. Our guests always have a wo...

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Suzanne
11.09.2024 - 12:59

I really enjoy the ambiance, and I've always been pleased with the food. There are excellent options available. The staff was friendly, and our waitress went ab...

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Jo
11.09.2024 - 12:59

We enjoyed an early dinner on a Sunday, sitting outside with accommodations for a motorized wheelchair. The wine and food were delicious, and the wait staff was...

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Tricia
11.09.2024 - 12:59

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. 

Karen
11.09.2024 - 12:59

Delicious as always and located in such a peaceful setting!

Sirved
4.3 ★ from 3475 reviews
Shehan
08.02.2024 - 18:03

After our meal was mishandled in multiple ways, I decided to speak with the manager. However, when he came over, he offered no acknowledgment or resolution desp...

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Carol
08.02.2024 - 18:03

I arrived at LAX in the early afternoon on Thanksgiving, so I decided to have an early dinner at Il Fornaio. The food and service were outstanding. I highly rec...

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Kyle
08.02.2024 - 18:03

Wow, this is high-end Italian dining at its finest! I initially intended to go to Boss Cat, but they were closed for a private event, so I ended up here. The fr...

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Alexia
08.02.2024 - 18:03

Came for a birthday party in one of their private rooms. Definitely recommend their private rooms if you have a group. The rooms are at the back of the restaura...

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4.8 ★ from 86 reviews
Foursquare
4.3 ★ from 112 reviews
Google
4.6 ★ from 1014 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 407 reviews
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4.4 ★ from 4626 reviews
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