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Il Forno
The “food, owners and servers are all so very Italian” at this “neighborhood favorite” next to Santa Monica Airport (and its branch on Colorado Avenue) where locals go for “delicious, unpretentious”, “reasonably priced” fare and “friendly”, “attentive” service in a “low-key” setting that’s “perfect” when “you want a tablecloth but don’t want to get dressed up.
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62 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 62 reviews
5 stars
(27)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(43)
- fit for foodies(26)
- great for lunch(20)
- good for groups(17)
- kid-friendly(17)
- great for outdoor dining(16)
Il Forno Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A terrific family-owned Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Il Forno is a terrific go-to Italian restaurant with a diverse menu of well-priced gourmet foods, with consistently high quality and overseen by the owner. It's one of our 'go-to' restaurants on the West Side of L.A."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"No special Mother's Day Menu.
Excellent shrimp salad.
Lobster Ravioli, heavy cream sauce - not delicate.
Halibut - mushy, again sauce killed delicacy of the fish.
We were never asked if we wanted desert or offert a desert list.
Should have ordered pizza, they looked delicious.
Generous portions."
Excellent shrimp salad.
Lobster Ravioli, heavy cream sauce - not delicate.
Halibut - mushy, again sauce killed delicacy of the fish.
We were never asked if we wanted desert or offert a desert list.
Should have ordered pizza, they looked delicious.
Generous portions."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Italian food on the Westside
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is highly recommended. Every person we have introduced to Il Forno is hooked for life. The food is so healthy, yet inventive, flavorful...excellent service, family-owned and run, great wine and desserts. We go back for the same dishes again and again, and we eat there at least twice a week. ( Lunch prices are cheaper than dinner, but they do not serve their incredible bruschetta.) I could go on and on, but just go and see for yourself!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Except for the noise----the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Except for the noise----the restaurant was full---everything was excellent."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love Il Forno, food is consistently delicious and service is great. Joseph is the best, always a pleasure. Take family and friends there on a frequent basis."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love Il Forno and I love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love Il Forno and I love Michael."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2007
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Review 7 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have been dining at this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been dining at this establishment for 14+ years. They never disappoint. This was my parents favorite dining spot in their later years, reasonably priced and the food is great!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic food, attentive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic food, attentive service. Would def recommend and will return to this local spot."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 9 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service. I would definitely go here again. Job well done."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent. Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent. Great and easy parking. Service was slow. Had to keep asking for things, like water etc."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 12 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A consistently good restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A consistently good restaurant away from the maddening crowd."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love this place. Let me
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love this place. Let me repeat! I love this place"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great pizza and delicious
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great pizza and delicious tomato topping for the great bread."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Go to Il Forno!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We really enjoyed our dining experience at Il Forno --a lovely, Italian restaurant in a friendly, neighborhood setting. This clearly popular restaurant is alive and bustling with lots of customers. However, it was on the noisy side. There are outside and inside opportunities for dining. The food was well prepared and tastefully presented. The four of us had different dishes....fish, pasta, chicken, steak and each one of us enjoyed our meal. We certainly plan to go again. Actually two of us have been to Il Forno before."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for DineLA, everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went for DineLA, everything from parking to service & food (awesome quality & portions) were Fantastic! Thank you! I will B back soon!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Was always a go-to spot.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was always a go-to spot. Service was deplorable, did not get items ordered, could not even get coffee. All appeared on bill of course, when reminded, "I will take off", not even a "sorry. Out of 4 dinners, 2 were really enjoyed, 1 so-so, and one was unpleasant. Will have second thoughts about returning. What happened to this restaurant??"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2008
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Review 18 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Horrendous first impression,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"Horrendous first impression, followed by a sense of urgency to just finish and get out. Worst dining experience I've ever had."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Il Forno
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dine LA Lunch 2013
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I'd heard good things about Il Forno from various friends who live in West Los Angeles. They told me that this was a nice, casual, tasty Italian restaurant, perfect for lunch. And of course, what better opportunity to dine here than Dine LA's 2013 Restaurant week. The bread was toasty and warm. Our server was a friendly fellow. I didn't catch his name but now I wish I had. Our salads were OK. I thought that the caprese could have benefitted from some balsamic vinaigrette. Otherwise, it was just large slices of cheese on not too sweet tomatoes, and a few straggly strands of basil on top for aesthetics. My entree was to be a rigatoni in bolognese. I was not pleased. I faked it, ate my food w. a smile and was unhappy for the rest of my visit."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Forno
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate