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What H alf doesn't like about Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach:
Staff will try to up sell you on water. The salads are way over priced for lettuce and stale croutons. For dinner I ordered the ravioli and was very disappointed, serving size was tiny maybe 6 raviolis and the raviolis themselves taste like they come out of the frozen section of a grocery store. My girlfriend ordered the fusilloni pasta with chicken added the chicken was dry and bland and the pasta was undercooked. B... View all feedback. What User likes about Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach:
This is always my favorite place for authentic Italian cuisine. It's family-friendly, but it also offers a wonderful atmosphere for special occasions or a night out with friends. We've celebrated many birthdays here, and they always treat us to fantastic desserts on the house. The tiramisu is absolutely to die for! View all feedback.
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I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere is very intimate, creating a genuine Italian ambiance with everything from the music to the restaurant's architectu...
read moreHappy Hour runs from 4 PM to 6 PM and offers a fine dining experience without the hefty price tag. The candlelit atmosphere creates a lovely ambiance, and the s...
read moreThis restaurant serves the best pasta in town! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by the friendliest waitstaff. While the recipe remains a secret, the...
read moreAppetizers were good main dish not good got vongola going down hill the food. place is nice
Just fell short on all aspects....food was nothing special. Our server was cold and unhelpful...ambiance was dull...and the restaurant was cold.
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read moreOur waitress was attentive, but I felt it was a bit rude that she couldn’t wait just one minute for us to sit down and take off our coats before diving into que...
read moreAs always, the service was excellent. The food and wine selection was impressive, and I especially appreciated the wide variety of wines available by the glass.
I always have a great experience here. It's one of my favorite spots in town. I'll definitely be returning soon.
Lasagna was soooo good! Caesar salad was just okay. Service was amazing. Super clean and great ambience!
Staff will try to up sell you on water. The salads are way over priced for lettuce and stale croutons. For dinner I ordered the ravioli and was very disappointe...
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read moreI really feel compelled to address Dr. Krystal B's review. I'm a regular at this restaurant, particularly at the bar, and I’ve had varied experiences that I thi...
read moreI arrived at 4:30 PM, and the restaurant wasn’t busy at all. Our server, Eric, was friendly and attentive, taking our orders right away. The food arrived prompt...
read moreThis is always my favorite place for authentic Italian cuisine. It's family-friendly, but it also offers a wonderful atmosphere for special occasions or a night...
read moreI recently had dinner at the restaurant Southbay The food was from this world I had hacked her lamb and I have never tasted a meal...
Dinner tonight: zuppa di fagioli e bietole, risotto miramare, filetto di branzino alla greca and tortino di mele con gelato al rum. buonissimo! bravo chef vince...
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