Antelope Valley(47)
Beach Cities(6,503)
Downtown / South and East LA(8,809)
Hollywood(5,839)
Inland Empire(1,707)
Long Beach / Catalina(2,679)
Orange County(23,923)
Pasadena / San Gabriel(6,514)
Beverly Hills(7,941)
American(189)
Austrian(27)
Brazilian Steakhouse(302)
Californian(555)
Caribbean(26)
Chinese(224)
Eurasian(66)
French(511)
Indian(74)
Italian(1,705)
Japanese(86)
Kosher(25)
Latin / Spanish(368)
Mediterranean(556)
Persian(1)
Peruvian(324)
Prime Rib(850)
Seafood(57)
South American(20)
Steak(330)
Steakhouse(950)
Sushi(7)
Vietnamese(147)
Koreatown(7)
Mid-Wilshire(66)
West Hollywood(6,038)
Westside(14,874)
Find Restaurants in Your Area
Select a Location
- Alabama
- Anchorage
- Arkansas
- Asheville / W. North Carolina
- Atlanta / Georgia
- Atlantic Canada
- Atlantic City
- Austin
- Baja California
- Baltimore / Maryland
- Beijing
- Boston / New England
- Calgary / Southern Alberta
- California Central Coast
- Caribbean
- Charlotte
- Chicago / Illinois
- Chihuahua
- Cincinnati / Dayton
- Cleveland / Akron / Canton
- Coastal North Carolina
- Columbus
- Corpus Christi / McAllen
- Dallas - Fort Worth
- Demoland
- Denver / Colorado
- Detroit / Eastern Michigan
- Dubai
- East Tennessee
- Edmonton / Northern Alberta
- El Paso
- El Salvador
- Exclusive
- Fresno / San Joaquin Valley
- Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
- Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint
- Hawaii
- Hong Kong / Macau
- Houston
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Jackson Hole / Wyoming
- Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
- Kansas City
- Kentucky
- Key West / Florida Keys
- Lake of the Ozarks
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles / Orange County
- Los Cabos
- Malaysia
- Manitoba / Saskatchewan
- Memphis
- Mexico / Mexico City
- Miami / Southeast Florida
- Minneapolis - St. Paul
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Montreal / Quebec
- Nashville
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- New Orleans / Louisiana
- New York / Tri-State Area
- North Dakota
- Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
- Northwest Florida
- Oklahoma
- Orlando / Central Florida East
- Ottawa
- Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
- Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
- Phoenix / Arizona
- Pinehurst
- Pittsburgh
- Portland / Oregon
- Portugal
- Puerto Vallarta
- Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
- Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Scranton / Poconos
- Seattle / Eastern Washington
- Shanghai
- Singapore
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Southwest Florida
- Southwest Indiana / Tri-State Area
- Springfield / Branson
- St. Louis
- Switzerland
- Tahoe / Reno Area
- Tampa / Central Florida West
- Texas Panhandle
- Toledo
- Toronto / SW Ontario
- Utah
- Vancouver / British Columbia
- Villa de Muerte
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C. Area
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Most Reviewed Restaurants
Top-Rated Restaurants
Reserve now:
Il Fornaio - Beverly HillsReservations
Restaurant Reviews List >
Los Angeles / Orange County Restaurant Reviews >
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire Restaurant Reviews >
Beverly Hills Restaurant Reviews >
Italian Restaurant Reviews
Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills Reviews List
Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
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.
See more Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills details
98 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 98 reviews
5 stars
(28)
4 stars
(54)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Filter Reviews By:
Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for lunch(36)
- neighborhood gem(35)
- fit for foodies(33)
- good for groups(24)
- great for brunch(21)
- special occasion(20)
Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is always good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I like this place. Outside is better ( fresh air & more privacy) than inside ( too noisy & busy). Service: not always the best but attentive waiters are visiting your table often enough to make sure you got everything. Food is always good, no surprises. The place is busy at lunch every day."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 2 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
good food but noisy
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is always good... very consistent and reliable but nothing really special.
The noise level is high, tables are close and the service felt rushed.
They lost my credit card when they took it for payment and then we were waiting while they found it.
They wanted to put the entire charge on my friends credit card and I guess have me just cancel my card which I was not going to do. Eventually they found it. The waiter was very apologetic."
The noise level is high, tables are close and the service felt rushed.
They lost my credit card when they took it for payment and then we were waiting while they found it.
They wanted to put the entire charge on my friends credit card and I guess have me just cancel my card which I was not going to do. Eventually they found it. The waiter was very apologetic."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 3 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
consistantly good!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a great place to be after a day at the Beverly hills art show.. the food is always good at El Fornaio. I haven't ever been to this one but have been to the Pasadena one many times. I know the noise doesn't bother everyone but it is too loud for my taste.. but we still had a wonderful time..Just have to talk louder to be heard across the table. The wait staff was great!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 4 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They did a great job for our Mother's Day lunch, party of 6. Service was superb, friendly, and efficient. Enjoyed the pizza."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 5 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never Let Go
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/09/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was as good as the scene in Titanic where she told Jack to not let go as he was floating on make-shift raft.
I literally cried."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 6 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As always, the service and food were excellent. The pasta was just perfectly cooked, the sauce with the seafood was delicious and the presentation was also great. We love Il Fornaio, and have eaten there often."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 7 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bev Hills lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went with three pals and we all had the roast chicken salad. Perfect! The service here is fantastic and its a great Beverly Hills hot spot. So, go shopping and take in the sights...then come here for a nice glass of wine and the sole!!!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 8 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a lovely dinner and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a lovely dinner and enjoyed our meal very much. Il Fornaio is always a sure bet for good authentic Italian food and a fun atmosphere."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 9 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service and hospitality
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service and hospitality at Il Fornaio has always been fantastic, but the food has really taken a turn. What used to be delicious is merely okay, and it's unfortunate considering how great everything else is. I want to be excited when I go out to eat, and that feeling doesn't exist as often with this restaurant. Here's hoping they get a handle on this, because it is a really lovely place to go."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 10 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Unfortunate Il Fornaio
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was terrible. The food was so-so. And the prices were ridiculously high for the quantity and quality of food."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2010
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 11 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
LOVE Il Fornaio. Always a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"LOVE Il Fornaio. Always a treat and as if we are spending a couple hours in Italy. We have patronized this gem for years and always look forward to eating here!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 12 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was outstanding as Jessica is one of the best servers."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2008
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 13 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always good. We tried the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good. We tried the specials from Toscana.The cod was nicely seasoned but lost its firmness in the cooking.The veggies and potatoes were just right. The salad was perfect and tasty.I always order berries and they are always sweet. I would come here just for the bread and olive oil!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 14 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If only the service was as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If only the service was as good as the food, this would have been 5-stars. Fresh and classic italian dishes on the menu."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 15 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We ate there last Sunday for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ate there last Sunday for late lunch and had a wonderful experience. The pasta with chicken and lobster sauce was amazing and the warm spinach salad was huge and very good. Even the bread was excellent. The ambience is great. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is
it was kind of odd that those of us with hot food were served at least 10 minutes before
those of us with cold food. The waiter told us that the two sides of the kitchen didn't coordinate. Otherwise, the food, service, and ambience were great."
it was kind of odd that those of us with hot food were served at least 10 minutes before
those of us with cold food. The waiter told us that the two sides of the kitchen didn't coordinate. Otherwise, the food, service, and ambience were great."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 16 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Favorite spot for our Friday Night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is one of our favorite restaurants and we go out every week. Not all the Il Fornaios are as good, but this one is the best.
The servers always make it a special occasion for us. They are all charming and authentic. The food is consistently good, and if ever we are unhappy with something they replace it."
The servers always make it a special occasion for us. They are all charming and authentic. The food is consistently good, and if ever we are unhappy with something they replace it."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 17 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food. Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food. Excellent service"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 18 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our most recent meal at Il
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our most recent meal at Il Fornaio Beverly Hills was, as usual, wonderful! Tim is an extraordinary server. He always remembers our names as well as our likes/dislikes -- and always shares great information about the menu and specials. He would never steer us wrong! The food was delicious, especially the special broccoli soup, and the salmon. The dish I ordered (spaghetti wrapped in eggplant) was a little heavy, but really yummy. For dessert, the almond bread pu"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
-1point
0of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 19 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A good little restaurant for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A good little restaurant for Beverly Hills. We enjoyed our dinner."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 20 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had breakfast and the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had breakfast and the food was very good. Good coffee and delicious bread with two types of jelly. Waiter was a little cold/brusque, but not something that would ruin a meal."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2006
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 21 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Great Place to Eat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a great Italian restaurant! Good food at reasonable prices with outstanding service.
Park in the Beverly Hills lot for $2."
Park in the Beverly Hills lot for $2."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 22 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had lunch there before and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had lunch there before and it was great. V-Day dinner was not the same. Food was good but not great, Ask them to lower the lights down a couple of times because it was like eating in a football stadium. Finally they did just a bit but not enough. Anyway, not a good choice for a romantic meal. More for group event."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 23 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Extremely good entrees. Make
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Extremely good entrees. Make sure you try the crepe dessert, it is absolutely to die for."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 24 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always consistent. Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always consistent. Great food and great service. We celebrate many special occasions here."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 25 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Umbria menu was a lot of fun! The truffle and egg crostini was tremendous! Excellent service as always. Thank you!"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 26 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Impressed!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food, great service, not too expensive either, which is hard to find in BH. I will be checking this place out again soon!"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 27 for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cannoli
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service. I had a cannoli. I wish it was one big one and not 4 smaller ones."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills
Based on the average of (71) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic