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Il Forno Caldo
Nestled in Beverly Hills, Il Forno Caldo invites you to come and experience traditional Italian food with an award winning wine list. As the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of 2005, we have an extensive wine selection. There are many choices of salads, pastas, creative pizzas and mouthwatering entrees made from the freshest ingredients. We are perfect for a romantic date or family gathering.
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77 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 77 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(39)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(39)
- romantic(26)
- fit for foodies(19)
- notable wine list(18)
- special occasion(15)
- great for lunch(14)
Il Forno Caldo Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Open Table made the reservationfor 4:p.m. When our party of 4 arrived there we found out that the restaurant does not open until 5:00p.m. Open Table ows me an hour."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
cute waitress, ok food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great waitress, kind and friendly. Food on the other hand could've been better. Clams with grit isn't very appetizing when you order a meal specifically because of the seafood. The atmosphere is great for couples and would be perfect if it wasn't so quiet even if it is a little cramped."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Medicore food, horrible service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bad service with attitude can ruin your whole evening!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 4 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
loved the atmosphere - very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"loved the atmosphere - very charming and great for a date"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 5 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
So, so...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"No greeting upon entry and not especially friendly service."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
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Review 6 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved this restaurant! The food, service, wine and atmosphere were all excellent!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The waiter's bad attitude
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The waiter's bad attitude ruined our 1st experience. We did talk to the manager, and the manager made it right."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 8 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service & food were fair;
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service & food were fair; restaurant decor is nice but tables were too close together."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2010
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Review 9 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
You have to give it a try!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Since we had a groupon deal, we decided to drive out to Beverly Hills to check out this place and we loved it! It had a down-to-earth vibe yet romantic at the same time. The wine expert (and maybe owner) was great. He made sure we were well taken care of. I'm usually a real complainer, but the service was awesome. We will definitely be back - for sure!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 10 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
whining about wine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I liked the restaurant and will return. However, their wine program is off putting. I don't mind paying $20 for corkage, but I very much object to paying almost three times retail for any wine. If a restaurant is willing to open and serve my wine for $20 then why can't they charge retail or perhaps a few percent more for the wines they store and add $20 for the service?
They would sell a great deal more wine from their list and would still make the profit that satisfies them when I bring my own wine. By charging retail they are compensated for storing wine and by uniformly charging a corkage they will permit patrons to buy expensive wines off their list rather than the plonk they serve at the bottom. For example, a $12 Ripasso for $38."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
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Review 11 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was great! Plan
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was great! Plan to return soon."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This has become my favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This has become my favorite restaurant. The ambiance & intimate environment makes this place a favorite neighborhood gem. The service is very friendly and the menu is simple and delicious. The linguini di mare is one of my favorites, particularly the spicy tomato sauce which makes the dish. I will come back and very often."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's a small restaurant, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's a small restaurant, but the food is absolutely delicious!"
Dined on 03/18/2013
2008
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Review 14 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We had been before and enjoyed
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had been before and enjoyed the food. This time however was totally different. The food was almost inedible and the service was unwelcoming and unattentive."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
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Review 15 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Il Forno Caldo is such a find.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Il Forno Caldo is such a find. The restaurant is small, cozy and intimate. Very charming ambience. The food is fresh and prepared well. Portions are generous. The staff is very friendly."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good - not outstanding.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was good - not outstanding. Quiet, easy to talk and hear"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always enjoy eating at this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always enjoy eating at this little place near home."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pretty, great service. Enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pretty, great service. Enjoyed my panini, perfectly cooked. My friend had the mussels and said they were great. Tables are pretty tight together--it's a tiny place! Would go back."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2003
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Friendly and accomodating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Friendly and accomodating service. Delicious Italian cuisine."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2010
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Review 20 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Neighborhood Gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was not only outstanding, but the portions were generous too! We don't often find that combination."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food & wine!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We like the intimacy of this little gem. The food is very good, with a terrific wine list to boot!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2005
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Review 22 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pretty good Italian food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pretty good Italian food. They have the best calzones I have EVER had. Great service. Pretty fair prices (especially with the groupon). Fun location (right in the middle of the Beverly Hills Golden Triangle). Only issue I have is that the restaurant is very small, so they have tables crammed in the rooms. It allows for almost no privacy from the other tables and I had to ask man to scoot forward in his chair so I could get into mine. It felt like I was having conversation with the other tables, even though that was not the intention."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's not to fancy, but pretty
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's not to fancy, but pretty cute not very expensive place.
We had to go there for last minute Valentine dinner. It was kind off romantic. The food was good. Wine was Great!
I personally wouldn't choose it for special occasion, but will be back for dinner! :)"
We had to go there for last minute Valentine dinner. It was kind off romantic. The food was good. Wine was Great!
I personally wouldn't choose it for special occasion, but will be back for dinner! :)"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Chicken Curry Pizza was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Chicken Curry Pizza was amazing. Their wine list could definitely be improved. The restaurant is very cute and quaint. I felt like I was in a little cottage far away from Los Angeles."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 25 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently good tasting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently good tasting food."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
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Review 26 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food and service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food and service was good once we were seated. Didn't honor reservation for 20 minutes. Apparently our table given to walk-ins without reservations just before we arrived."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2002
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Review 27 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, Wine list
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, Wine list and service. I have eaten there for years and it has only gotten better."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A Home Away From Home
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good dependable homey cooking. A wonderful place to be able to have a good conversation while enjoying nurturing food that leaves you feeling happy. Love the separate little rooms."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Il Forno Caldo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Unfortunately, the hostess
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unfortunately, the hostess was clueless. My husband and I were meeting another couple for a 7 pm reservation for 4. At 7 pm, my husband and I arrived. The hostess was distracted and barely listened. She put two tables together by the door and told us to sit there. She saw that we were waiting for another couple. Twenty-five minutes passed, and we were very concerned that our friends had not yet arrived. We then asked the hostess if she had seen or heard from our friends. It turns out that they had arrived several minutes before us, and she sat them at a table in a different room! While we were sitting at the "wrong" table, the owner turned customers away due to lack of tables. There is no excuse for this lack of professionalism!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Forno Caldo
Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate