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Il Fornaio Irvine Dining Room - Il Fornaio - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.6 (4193)
$30 and under
Italian
18051 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612

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Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Irvine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Experience authentic Italian dining at Il Fornaio in Irvine, featuring housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, premium wines, and craft cocktails. Dine beneath our stunning open-ceiling rotunda or enjoy one of two heated outdoor patios. Perfect for romantic evenings, business lunches, and special celebrations, Il Fornaio offers an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere just minutes from John Wayne Airport. Enjoy three hours of complimentary validated parking or valet parking with validation at Lakeshore Towers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Gerbino
  • Catering
    Please visit "Online Ordering" at ilfornaio.com to browse our catering pickup and delivery offerings.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio Irvine offers elegant private and semi-private dining space along with a wide range of specialized menus and services to match our authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. Our experienced staff will work closely with you to create a memorable event for you and your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Maricela Gomez: (949) 261-2180
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Von Karman Ave and Quartz
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self-parking or valet validated at restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Orange County Transit
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(4193)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Irvine offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests praise the "wonderful ambience" and attentive staff, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Enjoy "delicious homemade pasta," seasonal specialties, and hand-crafted cocktails. The welcoming atmosphere and "outstanding hospitality" ensure a memorable visit every time.
4,193 Reviews
  1. Daryl

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Chef came to our table to confirm my husband’s allergies in order to ensure his meal was safely prepared. Great meal from start to finish. We were never rushed and enjoyed every course We will return often.

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  2. Suzanne Gold

    Orange County86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and a pleasant environment. Attentive, accommodating staff.
    Il Fornaio - IrvineResponded 5 days ago
    Grazie mille for your wonderful feedback and five-star review! We appreciate it so much when our guests take the time to review our restaurant, and we are thrilled that you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Christiane Gold

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and our waiter, Steve, was great. We were sat near the bar so there were moments of louder noise/cheering as people watched the football game.

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  4. Dennis

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great waiter and great food. The free appetizer was a nice first visit touch !

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  5. Rosemarie Gold

    Los Angeles148 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. They make outstanding pizza , pasta and have wonderful seasonal specialties. Cocktails were delicious too

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  6. Sebastian Gold

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, from the moment we arrived till the last second at this beautiful restaurant, thanks for the great evening

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  7. Andrew

    Hawaii18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience makes for a wonderful evening. One of our favorite restaurants

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  8. William Gold

    Orange County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been back to the restaurant for some time. It was nice to see the restaurant still provides really good food and service after our absence. We will be back. Thank you!

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  9. Udo

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner here at the restaurant was exceptional and the staff was extremely attentive, prompt, and polite. Highly recommend eating here if you want great Italian food, good environment, and be serviced by great staff.

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  10. Linda Gold

    Orange County28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a business meeting where you can hear each other.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Gerbino
  • Catering
    Please visit "Online Ordering" at ilfornaio.com to browse our catering pickup and delivery offerings.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio Irvine offers elegant private and semi-private dining space along with a wide range of specialized menus and services to match our authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. Our experienced staff will work closely with you to create a memorable event for you and your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Maricela Gomez: (949) 261-2180
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Von Karman Ave and Quartz
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self-parking or valet validated at restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Orange County Transit
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Weekdays during happy hour are a great pick, guests highlight Il Fornaio’s weekday happy‑hour deals as a standout time to visit.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegan dishes (for example, Cavolfiori, Minestrone di Verdure, and Insalata Regina), and there are vegetarian‑friendly plates such as Caprese and Pomodoro.

Il Fornaio - Irvine has a grand, elegant feel, a central open‑ceiling rotunda and bright, airy dining rooms with an open kitchen, a setting guests praise for romantic dinners, business lunches, and celebrations.

Casual dress, neat, comfortable clothing is appropriate, though some guests do dress up a touch for romantic dinners or special celebrations.

Yes, Il Fornaio - Irvine offers al fresco dining on two heated patios, and guests frequently mention being seated on the patio for a pleasant outdoor meal.

Yes, Il Fornaio offers premium wine selections, craft cocktails and beers on draft; guests specifically mention enjoying cocktails and ordering draft beers like 805 and Peroni.

Yes, Il Fornaio offers private dining as part of its range of options, alongside its grand rotunda and two heated patios for al fresco seating.

Il Fornaio - Irvine tends to fill up for big holiday or special‑event evenings (New Year's Eve was described as “totally packed”), while weekday nights can be much calmer, a Thursday night visit was reported as “relatively empty, ” and Sunday afternoons have been described as decently busy.

The Rigatoni alla Vodka is a standout, it appears on the current menu and multiple guests praise it for its rich, popular sauce.

Il Fornaio’s grand dining room sits beneath a central open-ceiling rotunda, and the restaurant offers two heated al fresco patios, a bar and private/event dining spaces.

Guests commonly describe portions as satisfying, for example, the lasagna was called “just enough to fill you, ” and reviewers note generous pasta portions.

Yes, Il Fornaio in Irvine is well suited to a date night, with a grand rotunda, two heated patios and guests repeatedly choosing it for romantic dinners and anniversary celebrations.

Yes, Il Fornaio runs a popular happy hour on weekdays; guests praise its reasonable happy-hour prices for drinks and small plates.

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Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Irvine

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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