Welcome to Il Fornaio, a trusted Italian restaurant in Irvine, CA, where classic flavors and warm hospitality come together. With a 4.40-star rating from 1349 reviews, we’re proud to serve memorable meals featuring Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list and welcoming Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
seasonal vegetable soup
seasonal vegetable soup
romaine lettuce | grana padano | croutons I housemade caesar dressing
organic red & gold beets | wild arugula | toasted walnuts goat cheese | red wine vinaigrette
wild arugula | couscous | avocado | tomatoes | red onions | capers | raisins | lemon-olive oil dressing
roasted pears | baby lettuces | seedless red grapes | gorgonzola | pecans | pomegranate dressing
chopped salad with: romaine lettuce | mushrooms | bell peppers | dried cranberries | garbanzo beans | toasted almonds | avocado | celery | honey mustard dressing
deep fried baby squid | spicy marinara sauce
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata | roasted cherry tomatoes | pistachio pesto & stracciatella
burrata | prosciutto di parma | arugula | grilled ciabatta I basil olive oil
piedmontese beef | grana padano | capers | wild arugula | lemon olive oil *Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
roasted cauliflower | roasted garlic | rosemary olive oil
potato dumplings | truffled mushrooms cream sauce | grana padano
beef meatballs | tomato sauce | stracciatella
hamachi | blood oranges | ginger-citrus dressing *Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
pork belly | mostarda di pere e peperoni | fennel lemon dressing
mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | fresh basil
fresh mozzarella | prosciutto di parma | grana padano | mushrooms | wild arugula | white truffle oil
mozzarella | italian sausage | tomato sauce | mushrooms | bell peppers | red onions | spicy peperoncino
fresh mozzarella | mint zucchini | stracciatella | roasted tomato sauce | basil olive oil | grana padano
mozzarella | ham | artichokes | mushrooms | kalamata olives | tomato sauce | oregano
free-range rosemary chicken | broccolini | baby carrots | mashed potatoes
grilled beef tenderloin | red wine reduction sauce | mixed mushrooms | mashed potatoes *Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
breaded chicken breast | marinara sauce | mozzarella | spaghetti pomodoro
fish fillet | salmon | scallops | shrimp | lemon-olive oil sauce | broccolini | baby carrots | roasted yukon gold potatoes *Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
marinated airline double chicken breast | spicy peperoncino sauce | roasted root vegetables & yukon gold potatoes
veal | mixed mushrooms | marsala wine sauce | sautéed spinach | mashed potatoes *Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
pasta tubes | bacon | vodka-cream-tomato I sauce grana padano
egg pasta ribbons | traditional meat ragu | grana padano
thin pasta | clams | mussels | shrimp | scallops | roasted cherry tomato sauce | crushed red pepper I white wine
pasta sheets | meat ragu | porcini mushrooms I grana padano | béchamel
wide egg pasta ribbons | chicken breast | porcini & champignon mushrooms | truffle oil | grana padano-cream sauce
short pasta twists | shrimp | pistachio pesto sauce | stracciatella
spaghetti | roasted cherry tomato sauce | fava bean purée | stracciatella
potato dumplings | wild boar ragu | mixed mushrooms root vegetables | grana padano
ladyfingers | mascarpone | espresso | rum | cocoa powder
cannoli | sheep’s milk ricotta | candied orange | limoncello | bittersweet chocolate | pistachios
Features 2 Pizzas of your choice & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramisù
Features Pollo Toscano & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramisù
Features Salmone alla Griglia* & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramisù *Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
roasted cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil
beef meatballs with tomato sauce & stracciatella
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata | roasted cherry tomatoes | pistachio pesto & stracciatella
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata | roasted cherry tomatoes | pistachio pesto & stracciatella
Hear from our valued guests
Amazing! Held our Wedding reception dinner in the Sala room. I can't say enough great things about this place. Great food, attentive service, and obvious focus on atmosphere. Steve provided top notch service. This was also the location of our first date and it was so great to bring our family to this restaurant to celebrate. Highly recommend!
Came here early for drinks before dinner and really enjoyed their cocktails. I got the Stars of Michelangelo and it was delicious but sweet so if you don’t like sweet don’t order that one. I highly enjoyed the Vodka pasta and the Margarita pizza. Overall very satisfied with the food here.
Excellent food, only outdone by the incredible service from the people that greeted us, and our server (shout out Chris). We enjoyed the calamari, crudo, rigatoni alla vodka w chicken, and the shrimp pesto dish. Will definitely be back.
Loved everything here. The service was excellent, the food was amazing and delicious, the atmosphere was incredible. My food was so hot I know it was freshly made. This has been the best day I've ever had dining out, I rarely give 5 stars but everything about today was just so magical. Fresh pasta and pizza wow, just everything we ate was so delicious
This is a solid spot for Italian food in Irvine. Their Rigatoni alla Vodka is a must order. Also tried their Lasagne Ferrarese this time and it was solid. Love how they always have an additional specials menu. Dog friendly patio available too!
What an incredible find! You would never guess from the outside that a restaurant of this quality was inside. The food was quite possibly the best Italian I have eaten and the staff was excellent. They were friendly, fun and never too insistent on bothering you. A great wine selection, fun cocktail choices and great dessert offerings. The only downside for me was that the beer choices were minimal. I have found a new place for special occasions, nice nights out or even just for anytime.
Their pasta and pizza are all good. Rigatoni all pasta and seafood pasta un the pictures were really good. It would be good start if you dont know what to order. Calamari was also good.
Love this place. Everyone eats everything. No one leaves hungry and there is always room for dessert even when you are full.
This was voted best for a reason! Everything on this menu was delicious. The calamari. The zuppa was stunning! Great service. Great drinks. Great food. You could relax here with some cocktails and enjoy your afternoon! Great for a date night!
10/12/25 Celebrated our 11 year wedding anniversary. Great service. No wait. Exceptional! We will be back again soon. 8/17/25 We'll be back. Thank you for the excellent service & cuisine.
Common questions about Il Fornaio
Il Fornaio is located at 18051 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612, United States, Irvine, CA, United States.
You can reach Il Fornaio by calling +1 949-261-1444.
Il Fornaio has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1349 customer reviews.
Il Fornaio features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Il Fornaio features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Il Fornaio features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Il Fornaio features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Il Fornaio features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Il Fornaio features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Il Fornaio features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Il Fornaio features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Il Fornaio features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Il Fornaio features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Il Fornaio features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Il Fornaio features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Il Fornaio features the following parking: Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking, Valet parking.
Il Fornaio features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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