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Upmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1333 1st St, Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: (619) 437-4911
Website: https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-coronado/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Marc Cole
Had a pretty good time with family at Il Fornaio in San Diego! We arrived early enough to be among the first patrons of the day, which meant the restaurant was quiet, perfect for shooting some photos and video for my Forks UP! series. The bar staff was setting up, the chef was prepping for a day of culinary adventures, and I managed to catch some great behind-the-scenes footage before the crowd rolled in.
Even if you visit during peak hours, the space is large and very accommodating. The restaurant exudes elegance, beautiful inside and out with tasteful décor that makes the whole experience feel a little extra fancy. There’s also a spacious bar and plenty of outdoor patio seating, ideal for soaking up that perfect San Diego weather.
Now onto the food (we definitely ordered plenty!):
Bruschetta – Delightful start! Fresh and full of flavor.
Gnocchi Gratinati – Fluffy, flavorful, and maybe my favorite dish of the day.
Gnocchi al Sugo di Cinghiale – Yummy!!!! Comfort food taken up a notch.
Linguine Mare Chiaro – A total win for seafood lovers.
Rigatoni alla Vodka – Perfect pick for the kiddos (and adults sneaking a bite).
Pizzas (Fradiavola, Cristina, Margherita) – All solid choices — crisp, cheesy, and satisfying, though quite similar in taste.
As for service, it was good overall. Our server handled our large group smoothly, keeping drinks filled and orders spot-on. While the personal touch could’ve been a bit warmer, everything ran seamlessly, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon.
If you’re in the San Diego area, definitely check this spot out — it’s worth the visit! And keep an eye out for the Forks UP! video review on our socials, @colefamilyvalues.
… moreEven if you visit during peak hours, the space is large and very accommodating. The restaurant exudes elegance, beautiful inside and out with tasteful décor that makes the whole experience feel a little extra fancy. There’s also a spacious bar and plenty of outdoor patio seating, ideal for soaking up that perfect San Diego weather.
Now onto the food (we definitely ordered plenty!):
Bruschetta – Delightful start! Fresh and full of flavor.
Gnocchi Gratinati – Fluffy, flavorful, and maybe my favorite dish of the day.
Gnocchi al Sugo di Cinghiale – Yummy!!!! Comfort food taken up a notch.
Linguine Mare Chiaro – A total win for seafood lovers.
Rigatoni alla Vodka – Perfect pick for the kiddos (and adults sneaking a bite).
Pizzas (Fradiavola, Cristina, Margherita) – All solid choices — crisp, cheesy, and satisfying, though quite similar in taste.
As for service, it was good overall. Our server handled our large group smoothly, keeping drinks filled and orders spot-on. While the personal touch could’ve been a bit warmer, everything ran seamlessly, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon.
If you’re in the San Diego area, definitely check this spot out — it’s worth the visit! And keep an eye out for the Forks UP! video review on our socials, @colefamilyvalues.
Mike Sperando
I visited Il Fornaio in San Diego on Thursday evening for a reservation for one, and it exceeded expectations. The restaurant sits right on the San Diego Bay with an incredible waterfront view that sets the tone the moment you arrive.
I started with the Caesar salad, followed by the gnocchi with vodka sauce, both of which were outstanding. The flavors were balanced, fresh, and exactly what you’d hope for from a quality Italian kitchen.
My server, Vania, was absolutely incredible — warm, attentive, and genuinely focused on making the experience special.
Overall, I highly recommend Il Fornaio to anyone visiting the area for the first time. Between the views, the food, and the service, it’s a spot worth adding to your San Diego itinerary.
… moreI started with the Caesar salad, followed by the gnocchi with vodka sauce, both of which were outstanding. The flavors were balanced, fresh, and exactly what you’d hope for from a quality Italian kitchen.
My server, Vania, was absolutely incredible — warm, attentive, and genuinely focused on making the experience special.
Overall, I highly recommend Il Fornaio to anyone visiting the area for the first time. Between the views, the food, and the service, it’s a spot worth adding to your San Diego itinerary.
Lisa Christ
Fine Italian dining in America’s Finest City. The perfect place to view the downtown area and experience an elegant dinner or relax at the outdoor patio with appetizers and drinks. The food is amazing. I’ve been here several times over the years and am never disappointed. Highly recommend the carpacchio and the bruschetta with burrata, prosciutto and arugula. To die for. Full bar, wide selection of wine and signature cocktails.
… moreDavid Lalumendre
Really enjoyed our meal. We got a window seat overlooking the bay when the skyline was lit up so the atmosphere was great.
We got a couple apps and the arancinis were fantastic!
We met one of the managers and he was extremely friendly. Actually talked for 3 or 4 minutes.
Only complaint is that surcharge. Nearly every person and company are experiencing rising costs, just put it the cost of the meal if you’re going to charge it. It’s tacky to show us a price and then add a surcharge on top of it.
… moreWe got a couple apps and the arancinis were fantastic!
We met one of the managers and he was extremely friendly. Actually talked for 3 or 4 minutes.
Only complaint is that surcharge. Nearly every person and company are experiencing rising costs, just put it the cost of the meal if you’re going to charge it. It’s tacky to show us a price and then add a surcharge on top of it.
Angeles Jones
Update: pizza Cristina was PRE BAKED COLD HARD, we ordered two, inedible, had to take home to fix. The pork belly was delicious n the sauce was ridiculously overly sweet, the beet arugula salad was insipid, terrible, the lasagna way too strong. The Calamari fritti were ok.
Spent $300 party of 3
Definitely MUST call ahead and ask if the Chef is working that day, otherwise, food is pre made and heated when ordered.
Im a Chef, very high standards.
Tiramisu, left a lot to be desired. I think they used whipped cream w maybe, just maybe a tad of Mascarpone. Pretty though.
Great place and views. Food great when the chef is present only.
Unexpectedly amazing views and atmosphere. Warm summer day sitting in a gorgeous honed Carrara marble bar ❤️ few places in town have that cool bar. The Pizza Cristina was outstanding, delicious! with layers of prosciutto and shaved Italian cheese. Later we had one w red sauce and Italian sausage, not a champion. Cristina is now my favorite, beating any one i’ve had at the Little Italy.
The cocktails, beautiful, fresh, tasty, prosecco was fair. Place is simply gorgeous.
We will be coming back often.
View is Superb❤️
… moreSpent $300 party of 3
Definitely MUST call ahead and ask if the Chef is working that day, otherwise, food is pre made and heated when ordered.
Im a Chef, very high standards.
Tiramisu, left a lot to be desired. I think they used whipped cream w maybe, just maybe a tad of Mascarpone. Pretty though.
Great place and views. Food great when the chef is present only.
Unexpectedly amazing views and atmosphere. Warm summer day sitting in a gorgeous honed Carrara marble bar ❤️ few places in town have that cool bar. The Pizza Cristina was outstanding, delicious! with layers of prosciutto and shaved Italian cheese. Later we had one w red sauce and Italian sausage, not a champion. Cristina is now my favorite, beating any one i’ve had at the Little Italy.
The cocktails, beautiful, fresh, tasty, prosecco was fair. Place is simply gorgeous.
We will be coming back often.
View is Superb❤️
Patty
Dear Management,
I am writing to share feedback regarding my recent dining experience at your Coronado establishment this evening. While there were certainly enjoyable aspects, I also encountered some significant concerns that I felt compelled to bring to your attention.
To begin with the meal, my salad was truly excellent—fresh, well-prepared, and thoroughly delicious. The pizza, while boasting a very pleasant flavor, unfortunately arrived with a somewhat soggy crust, which slightly detracted from the overall enjoyment.
My initial service experience was very positive, as a gentleman attentively assisted me, and his professionalism was much appreciated. However, as the evening progressed, I observed several actions from another staff member that raised considerable hygiene concerns. This particular server, whom I believe frequently works the bar area, is relatively short with long, dark hair tonight her hair was tied back in a ponytail.
My primary concern stems from an incident where I witnessed her handling a customer’s food for leftover take-home box. Before placing the food into its container, she explicitly touched a waste receptacle, and then immediately proceeded to handle the to-go packaging and boxed the leftovers. This practice poses a significant risk of cross-contamination and is, frankly, a fundamental breach of food safety protocols that left me quite unsettled.
Later in my meal, when I requested a box for my leftover pizza, her actions again demonstrated a concerning disregard for hygiene. Instead of directly bringing me a box, she placed my pizza plate on a different, unoccupied table. What was particularly alarming was when she then took a *used* utensil from a stack of dirty dishes she had in her hand which she cleared from *another* table and placed it directly onto my pizza plate. I immediately walk to the table where she had placed my pizza plate to removed the utensil, as it was impossible to ascertain its prior use or cleanliness, and I found it highly inappropriate to combine it with my remaining food. This action struck me as not only unhygienic but also demonstrative of a lack of attention to basic food service standards.
These observations significantly detracted from an otherwise pleasant meal. I felt compelled to bring these matters to your attention, as I believe they represent serious deviations from expected hygiene and service standards within a dining establishment. I trust that you will address these issues to ensure all patrons can dine with confidence in your commitment to food safety and cleanliness.
… moreI am writing to share feedback regarding my recent dining experience at your Coronado establishment this evening. While there were certainly enjoyable aspects, I also encountered some significant concerns that I felt compelled to bring to your attention.
To begin with the meal, my salad was truly excellent—fresh, well-prepared, and thoroughly delicious. The pizza, while boasting a very pleasant flavor, unfortunately arrived with a somewhat soggy crust, which slightly detracted from the overall enjoyment.
My initial service experience was very positive, as a gentleman attentively assisted me, and his professionalism was much appreciated. However, as the evening progressed, I observed several actions from another staff member that raised considerable hygiene concerns. This particular server, whom I believe frequently works the bar area, is relatively short with long, dark hair tonight her hair was tied back in a ponytail.
My primary concern stems from an incident where I witnessed her handling a customer’s food for leftover take-home box. Before placing the food into its container, she explicitly touched a waste receptacle, and then immediately proceeded to handle the to-go packaging and boxed the leftovers. This practice poses a significant risk of cross-contamination and is, frankly, a fundamental breach of food safety protocols that left me quite unsettled.
Later in my meal, when I requested a box for my leftover pizza, her actions again demonstrated a concerning disregard for hygiene. Instead of directly bringing me a box, she placed my pizza plate on a different, unoccupied table. What was particularly alarming was when she then took a *used* utensil from a stack of dirty dishes she had in her hand which she cleared from *another* table and placed it directly onto my pizza plate. I immediately walk to the table where she had placed my pizza plate to removed the utensil, as it was impossible to ascertain its prior use or cleanliness, and I found it highly inappropriate to combine it with my remaining food. This action struck me as not only unhygienic but also demonstrative of a lack of attention to basic food service standards.
These observations significantly detracted from an otherwise pleasant meal. I felt compelled to bring these matters to your attention, as I believe they represent serious deviations from expected hygiene and service standards within a dining establishment. I trust that you will address these issues to ensure all patrons can dine with confidence in your commitment to food safety and cleanliness.
Anna Trenery
My (now) husband and I decided to get married at the courthouse and then host a dinner for about 30 people here and it was wonderful!
The staff were all so amazing. All night all everyone could talk about was how amazing the waiters assigned to our tables were. The event planner I got to work with closer to the event happening, Marie-Isabelle was absolutely incredible and I loved getting to work with her.
The restaurant even made custom menus for our event. Everything was so easy and seamless. Also provided free parking for all the guests. When we didn’t meet our set minimum, guests got to take home wine bottles.
This restaurant would be absolutely perfect for any type of rehearsal dinner or celebration.
… moreThe staff were all so amazing. All night all everyone could talk about was how amazing the waiters assigned to our tables were. The event planner I got to work with closer to the event happening, Marie-Isabelle was absolutely incredible and I loved getting to work with her.
The restaurant even made custom menus for our event. Everything was so easy and seamless. Also provided free parking for all the guests. When we didn’t meet our set minimum, guests got to take home wine bottles.
This restaurant would be absolutely perfect for any type of rehearsal dinner or celebration.
S. Turner
Il Fornaio is a beautiful restaurant, but unfortunately the service during our visit missed the mark at nearly every step.
I originally had a reservation for 5:00 pm, moved it to 7:00 pm when my date was running late, and arrived early at 6:00 pm by mistake. I left and returned at 7:00 pm, only to be told they could not find our reservation. After some back and forth and offering to show the OpenTable confirmation, we were told we would be “next.” About 30 minutes later we were asked if we wanted to sit outside, despite temperatures being in the high 40s to low 50s.
At 7:36 pm we were finally seated. Less than five minutes later, while sitting at the table, I received a phone call saying that our 7:00 pm reservation was now ready, the same reservation they previously said they could not find.
Once seated, we placed a drink order and an appetizer, and then our server disappeared for over 30 minutes. The first drink tasted like soda water and appeared to be made with very low-quality vodka, and the second was not much better. During this time, we were also brought the wrong food twice, even though we had not yet ordered our entrées.
Basic cleanliness was also an issue. My glass had dried food stuck to the side, and my fork still had food on it that clearly made it through the dishwasher. I had to ask another server for clean silverware.
After finishing, it took another 30 minutes just to get the server’s attention to request the check. To top it off, I later received a notification from OpenTable marking me as a no-show for the 7:00 pm reservation.
The restaurant itself is lovely, and the food was mediocre but acceptable. Unfortunately, the service issues were consistent and compounded throughout the entire evening. I don’t foresee returning.
… moreI originally had a reservation for 5:00 pm, moved it to 7:00 pm when my date was running late, and arrived early at 6:00 pm by mistake. I left and returned at 7:00 pm, only to be told they could not find our reservation. After some back and forth and offering to show the OpenTable confirmation, we were told we would be “next.” About 30 minutes later we were asked if we wanted to sit outside, despite temperatures being in the high 40s to low 50s.
At 7:36 pm we were finally seated. Less than five minutes later, while sitting at the table, I received a phone call saying that our 7:00 pm reservation was now ready, the same reservation they previously said they could not find.
Once seated, we placed a drink order and an appetizer, and then our server disappeared for over 30 minutes. The first drink tasted like soda water and appeared to be made with very low-quality vodka, and the second was not much better. During this time, we were also brought the wrong food twice, even though we had not yet ordered our entrées.
Basic cleanliness was also an issue. My glass had dried food stuck to the side, and my fork still had food on it that clearly made it through the dishwasher. I had to ask another server for clean silverware.
After finishing, it took another 30 minutes just to get the server’s attention to request the check. To top it off, I later received a notification from OpenTable marking me as a no-show for the 7:00 pm reservation.
The restaurant itself is lovely, and the food was mediocre but acceptable. Unfortunately, the service issues were consistent and compounded throughout the entire evening. I don’t foresee returning.
Deanna O’Brien
My now husband & I had our wedding reception dinner here in the Azzura room for 22 guests, it was perfect in every way.
The restaurant itself is beautiful along the bay of Coronado, the room was even more beautiful in person with the view of the bay & city.
The service was excellent the entire night, the food was incredible, everyone was very satisfied.
Planning & communication from everyone on the special events team was great from start to end.
I can’t wait to come back here again for future celebrations!
… moreThe restaurant itself is beautiful along the bay of Coronado, the room was even more beautiful in person with the view of the bay & city.
The service was excellent the entire night, the food was incredible, everyone was very satisfied.
Planning & communication from everyone on the special events team was great from start to end.
I can’t wait to come back here again for future celebrations!
Juan Felipe Correa Otero
One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been in SD area. Whether you want to go for lunch or dinner it is a must stop on your trip. Food is amazing and service is top notch.
Make sure commenting to the hostess if you’re celebrating, we went for a birthday celebration and received a delicious gelato as a treat.
Also, if you visit at night, this place has one of the nicest views of SD bay. I share a couple from a recent visit… do not miss this place!!!
… moreMake sure commenting to the hostess if you’re celebrating, we went for a birthday celebration and received a delicious gelato as a treat.
Also, if you visit at night, this place has one of the nicest views of SD bay. I share a couple from a recent visit… do not miss this place!!!