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Il Fornaio


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3.0 of 5 stars 27 ratings
27 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
3
4.0 of 5 stars
9
3.0 of 5 stars
6
2.0 of 5 stars
6
1.0 of 5 stars
3
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#24 of 46 restaurants in Del Mar
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: £19-31 ($30-$50)

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5 of 5 stars
San Diego, CA
24 Nov 2009

Nice, trendy location. Upbeat atmosphere. The food was excellent and our server was so friendly we would ask for him again. Can't remember his name but he was Brazilian. Price was surprisingly reasonable. more

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4 of 5 stars
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9 May 2009

Pizza Cristina is my favorite. more

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2 of 5 stars
San Diego, CA
24 Apr 2009

I've been here twice now. The first time, about a year ago, was a disappointment with mediocre food and indifferent service. At a guests's request I went back yesterday and sat on the patio. Our table was not ready at the appointed time despite the restaurant being only half-full. It was literally too loud to hear my table guests. The... more

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2 of 5 stars
CA
9 Jan 2009

The food was very disappointing. Octopus with potatoes was served almost cold. Veal with mushroom sauce was too sour, thus no other flavors could get through. I would avoid going there. Service is slow with a hint of neglect. more

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1 of 5 stars
San Diego, California
5 Oct 2008

We went to Il Fornaio tonight for dinner. We've recently moved to the area and are looking for good restaraunts. This is not one of them. We were at our table for 15 mins before anyone came to take our drink order. Our food wasn't out for another 45 mins. When it came out, my plate looked like cat food,... more

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2 of 5 stars
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16 Jul 2008

nice restaurant, but fair food; staff is a bit snobish more

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4 of 5 stars
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2 May 2008

Almost always awesome and very authentic Italian cuisine. Too many eHarmony couples sucking face on a Friday night, but maybe just plan to go on a Thursday... more

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2 of 5 stars
Carlsbad, CA
13 Apr 2008

Went here for lunch with some friends, and the experience was not good. We were seated by a hostess, but had to get up and get menues ourselves. The busboy was great, and a hard worker, however, he did not speak English. Not a problem, but he did not understand when we asked him for menues. The waiter was terrible.... more

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4 of 5 stars
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24 Feb 2008

Enoteca for cocktails during sunset then din din. What a great date. more

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2 of 5 stars
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23 Feb 2008

Overpriced and not too tasty. I love Italian food, but this restaurant tried too hard to be hip and it just ruined the food. They give you some crusty bread, and then the appetizers and entrees have weird sauces that just don't pull off the "modern cuisine" they're going for. I'd rather go to Olive Garden, and that's an insult. more

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Il Fornaio Address

Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Tel: 858-755-8876
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.