I was just looking for this restaurant remembering when I used to work in Beverly Hills and I woukd walk and go get a sandwich from the bakery next door to the restaurant. It was delightful. I also had dinner there several times in the beautiful restaurant and it's so sad to think it's closed. End of an era. I have a real love for Il Fornaio. I have visited many of them, including the one in Carmel when my family were visiting from England. It used to be inside the Pine Hotel.. I'm not even sure if that's there anymore. I remember I had my first butternut squash ravioli here and also my first afogato. Happy memories. Thank you always being such a great place to get dinner.! read more

I am so saddened to hear that Il Fornaio is closing on Monday January 12th. The restaurant has been a neighborhood staple for 43 years. Wow! That's a long time to be in business. There are other locations but this I think was the first one and since it was the one I frequented it's the one I will miss. I have so many fond memories of this restaurant. I came here as a little girl with my family because it was casual enough for a well mannered child but fancy enough to please the adults. One time I decided to get into shape. Every time someone asked me out for lunch or dinner I said I wanted to go to Il Fornaio. I would order a bowl of the vegetable soup or vegetarian soup of the day and the Regina Salad. The salad did wild arugula, couscous, avocado, red onions, capers, raisins, and lemon oil dressing. It was a fabulous and filling meal that also kept me skinny. I could honestly eat it every day and never get bored. During Covid I came here and we ate outside on the sidewalk. We enjoyed watching the pedestrian scene and "staying safe" while being able to eat out again. I really missed going out and I felt comfortable here which was important during Covid time. Every Halloween Il Fornaio would have 1/2 price pizza. My family made a tradition to order it. I LOVED this tradition and I'm going to miss it this Halloween. Their pizza was delicious. One time I came here with a boyfriend because they had a cooking class in the back. They had a huge entertainment room in the back of the restaurant. I wish I had a chance to have a special event here to rent it out. We had so much fun as we watched the chef talk about how to prepare each dish and what was even better is that we got to taste it in the end. We ate seabass with golden raisins, baked pasta with eggplant, and a cannoli for dessert. They even had a party souvenir which was an Il Fornaio plate to hang on the wall. Last time I came here was on the Fourth of July last year. It was also dine-la and they had the best deal of any of the dine-la restaurants. Not all the dine-la deals are good but this one truly was one of the best in terms of value for money. It was a three course meal with the most delicious fish entree. Who doesn't love a good deal? We had a fabulous time! Lastly, in recent years they added a happy hour menu to the restaurant and it was fabulous. I did another review on that so I'll keep it short here but the food and drinks were just wonderful. I will miss the friendly waiters who have been there forever. They don't make them like that anymore. Arrivederci to a true "classic"! read more

Very rude waiter. At first we didn't think much of it but as the service went on it worsen. First he did not let us pick what we wanted. My brother's favorite food is lasagna so he ordered that and he told him no we're not doing that right now. Pick something else. Mind you we had made a 2PM reservation and it was not packed. My parents are not fluent in English so I usually order for them so I let him know that I'm ordering for both of them and he's like "and then and then just hurry up" After that, we ordered sparkling water for the table. After our meal came I asked for just water and he looked at me like if I ordered the most complicated drink and proceeded to poor the ice water inside the sparkling water glass I was drinking. I am a person that still tips even if the service was horrible but we were a party of 5 and ordered a good amount. I just regret not adding a note to let him know how rude he was. First and last time ever going to this restaurant. read more

Quaint, but if you need that extra space...this is not for you! Cozy and friendly venue. Mixed drinks are not their thing...stick to their Italian beer and wine. Ravioli with pink sauce was a hit! Delectable sauce all around. I tasted their short rib dish. The sauce was a bit too seasoned for me. Maybe the mashed potatoes is what tames the flavor. Though very tender...friends enjoyed it. Linguini with prawns tasted good but the prawns is what stood out...they had a grilled fresh taste, yum! I'd return for their pink sauce! Outstanding customer service. Merry Christmas World! read more

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Good place if you want to have a leisurely lunch near the Rodeo Drive area. Was in the area mid August on a Saturday and me and my friend decided to just go here. We didn't have any reservations but were seated right away. There were a lot of tables available. Since we wanted a quick lunch we each just had pastas - it didn't end up to be quick as it takes sometime time before our food came out. I think their pizza also looked good but we didn't order any. I had the pappardelle ala norcilla and m friend had the Turtei d' aragosta. My pappardelle pasta was cooked well and you can tell it's made fresh, the sauce for me just had the right hint of truffle - not too overpowering. I actually finished my plate and normally anything too creamy or too rich can be too much for me but this one was just right. My friend's pasta was also good and filling, you can taste the lobster and seafood inside. She seemed to like it but it was heavy for me. The place has high ceilings, typical Italian restaurant vibe with white tablecloth and silverware. Price points around $30+ for our pasta dishes. read more

Il Fornaio - Pappardelle and ravioli - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

We made last-minute reservations on July 4th over the phone, and the staff was very accommodating. They let us sit outside since we had our dogs, which was perfect. Our server was incredibly friendly and upbeat--he truly seemed to love his job, which made our experience even better. The pasta and pizza we ordered were both delicious. Everything was clean, and the food came out at just the right time. Great experience all around! read more

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We made a reservation but needed to sit in the bar side to get happy hour specials (M-F til 6pm). Bar service was very friendly and great knowledge of the alcohol selection! Can be a little dark inside but overall nice. Can dress casual but not shorts/flipflops vibe. read more

Il Fornaio - Casarecce alla Norcina (now pappardelle) - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Feels like a quick trip to Italy. The food's amazing, though I was bummed the cacio e pepe wasn't on the menu. The setup is chill and relaxed but still structured, great overall dining vibe. The staff were all genuinely warm and attentive. Definitely the kind of place you want to come back to, for the food & great service. read more

Il Fornaio - Vulcano - warm chocolate cake & caramel sea salt gelato. - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Came in for lunch without a reservation but were quickly seated. This place seemed like a favorite, within a few minutes, their lunch rush began. They have table dining as well as bar top dining. Their happy hour specials looked great. Ordered the short rib stuffed ravioli. Was a great meal, with rich flavors. Different than the typical pesto stuffed ravioli. Our waiter was from Italy too which made it alll the more authentic. Overall a great place to check out. read more

Il Fornaio - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Came here for a networking event and the private back room was booked. The event went smoothly and the food at Il Formaio was tasty. Parking garages are available nearby. I had the Caesar salad, chicken, and berry cheesecake - the portions were generous and I did like the service. Our waiter was prompt and efficient; he also constantly checked for water refills, which I appreciated. There are multiple locations of Il Fornaio, but I liked how this was in the heart of Rodeo and so convenient if you're walking around in the area. read more

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This review is for happy hour only. There's a good selection of food and drink options at very reasonable prices and with full size portions. We had the crispy calamari which was very tender and the marinara was delicious. The atmosphere is very old school Italian. It is good for a casual weeknight dinner or happy hour. We will definitely return. read more

Went during lunch without reservation. We were seated quickly. The staff truly makes you feel like your in Italy. Space was decorated with holiday spirit. Their happy hour looked enticing. Would definitely come back to try that in the future. We had the Brussels sprouts with roasted bacon and onion. The ravioli stuffed with short rib entree was delicious. The creamy sauce with the mushroom paired well. They were stuffed nicely. read more

Il Fornaio - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

After a busy day at work in Beverly Hills, I walked a few blocks to enjoy an early dinner at one of my longtime favorite restaurants..."Il Fornaio" on North Beverly Drive. The restaurant never disappoints. When I entered the lovely and expansive space, I was greeted by Maria who I've known for 10+ years. We enjoyed some light banter, a few PC jokes and I even got her input and a few tips on how to make a simple, quick and tasty 'authentic' marinara sauce. She was either genuinely pleased that I was back again OR has excellent acting skills which certainly made me feel welcome. I ordered a freshly assembled and perfectly chilled "Caesar Salad" to start and 'Pappeedelle Alla Norcina" for my main course. Ivan was my server. Not his first rodeo. He's a super friendly, and pleasantly assertive server who was never obtrusive nor rushing me, but always circling nearby and attentive. He's truly a professional and helped me maneuver their 'new' updated menu. It was too early to drink (the sun was still out at 6 pm) so i ordered their version of homemade lemonade. Fresh juice, a bit of sugar and I think club soda which gave it an exciting fizz. For dessert I had the chocolate molten lava cake.Not only was the dessert awesome, but every staff member that I came in contact with was equally awesome! It wasn't just the delicious food, nor the delightful staff or the unique space that made my visit exceptional...it was a perfectly balanced mix of all three that contributed to this being another exceptional meal! It's not a question of '"will" I return to Il Fornaio...but rather "when". read more

TOURIST SCAM!! We were there with my tourist guests. Our reservation was at 3 and we get there by 2:50. By the time we sat was 3:30. All good.. waiter yells to everyone in the place and does not even allow people decide their orders. Still all good.. my guests were from out of country and they tipped the waiter 50$ for 470$ bill. Waiter cut their way on the way exiting and put the bill on table and made them chose highest option of tip.. it was very rude!! This is not a street food restaurant!! I am local and i wish i was there to see it to give him his lesson.. i reported the business to health department, better business bureau and Beverly hill's chamber of commerce already.. i will also stop by to talk to owner/manager. They also have service charge on the bill. They scam tourists. Lets see if they can do it to locals also! read more

They have a wonderful happy hour from 4-6p and lots of items on the menu to choose from. I enjoyed grabbing a quick seat at the bar and watching the spinning rotisserie as I awaited my food. Something soothing about it lol The pasta was good but nothing to run home to. I added so much crushed red pepper. The wine was yummy. The brussels were not my favorite. Now as far as the service, I was not too pleased. The server didn't acknowledge me until the woman (a different race) next to me waved him over to assist. It felt a little preferential there but I digress. The space was nice and not too stuffy. read more

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Il Fornaio encapsulates the epitome of a wonderful traditional restaurant in an otherwise opulent Beverly Hills. Excellent , varied menu, served by a trained professional staff . We had the luxury of being served by Marco Leone who exudes energy , knowledge and engaging demeanor. I personally am so tired of all the Beverly Hills corporate restaurants , however Il Fornaio and staff are the epitome of a lovely culinary experiance. read more

Il Fornaio - The best in BH - straight from Rome - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Good: Ambiance is romantic, traditional but not stodgy. High ceilings render the space bright and airy. The location is great for peeking outside onto the street. Bad: Food was passably ok. Bread basket was nice but unfortunately not free...Margherita pizza was probably the best thing we ate. It came with a generous spread of mozzarella and a light, chewy dough. Linguini mare was mediocre at best, the pasta dull and one-dimensional, perhaps a tad overcooked as well. Bolognese was forgettable. Service was friendly but slow. Overall, would not come back. read more

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Food is delicious. Came in on my birthday and the staff made me feel so special! Service was great. The vibe of this place is nice, lots of regulars that come in makes it feel like a neighborhood spot. The Taormina tiki was insanely delish. read more

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Great vibe, cozy and great food! Classic Italian and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommended! read more

Il Fornaio - Great vibe, friendly, and really quality Italian food - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Came here during a non lunch rush and service could have been better. Staff was kind, but they ignored us the entire time. Food was probably the best part about this experience. The Cristina is hands down my favorite pizza along with the grilled octopus. They charge for bread, just in case you wanted some. Inside the restaurant is really pretty and you get a nice view of the outside and cool cars. read more

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The service here is incredibly warm and welcoming from the moment you step in! This time, I enjoyed drinks with the girls, the wine selection and cocktails were fantastic. The ambiance is lovely, and I can't wait to come back soon to enjoy their delicious food! read more

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Nice place situated in the heart of Beverly Hills. Parking was easy. Tons of public parking structures nearby. Street parking looked chaotic didn't try. Food was very good. Had the sole and everything on the plate was well cooked and delicious. Service was amazing. Definitely top-tier service from begining to end. Price seemed consistent with everywhere else in Beverly Hills. Certainly not cheap but not crazy. Overall I really enjoyed this place. Midday the dinning room was empty and a nice escape from the craziness of the tourists outside. If I am looking for a nice place to sit down for an easy meal, this is the spot. read more

Burrata Con Prosciutto Recently I really like prosciutto I used to eat burrata with fruits This time it was served with ham and it was pretty good Linguine Mare Chiaro The pasta was pretty fragrant It contained shrimp and two kinds of shellfish Except for one shellfish which was a bit fishy, ​​the others were pretty fresh Salmon Alla Griglia Fried salmon with spinach and potatoes The potatoes were baked and fragrant The spinach was also cooked very soft Filetto Di Costata My suggestion is If you come to eat Italian food Don't order steak Just eat the steak made by Americans The meat is good It's just not good enough But the steak sauce and the mashed potatoes they made themselves are really amazing read more

One of the best Italian restaurants with amazing service! We had Rudy as a server and he is incredible and made our dining experience. Love this place. read more

The place itself is more old. The service was normal. The pizza was amazing but the calamari was good imo. We also got the chicken mushroom pasta which was their best dish. It was good but nothing crazy. The vodka pasta i got tasted like mac and cheese instead of vodka pasta. I probably would go somewhere else next time. Not bad just not my personal favorite. read more

Il Fornaio - clam - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Our favorite Restaurant with the most beautiful Ambience overlooking Beverly Hills. Service is magnificent and the Food is always amazing! If you're in the mood for delicious Pasta and Wine this is the place! read more

Il Fornaio - Menu of the Food - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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We came here during a non busy hour. Great service by Rudy. The food is good as well.

I was able to dine at Il Fornaio- Beverly Hills for the last time on new year's day. I will miss the delicious food and the excellent service the staff provided. Manager Rudy would always come to our table to politely greet us and to check on us. Also waiter Pepe, who is an outstanding worker, always managed to brighten our visit with his affable demeanor. I am thankful to everyone there who made sure we had a good experience during the times we were there. read more

Writing this review after a twenty year love affair with this place feels surreal . I first discovered Il Fornaio , and or more specifically the margarita pizza at Il Fornaio because a high school classmate of mine offered me a slice after school when her mother her up . I still remember thinking this is one of the best slices of pizza I ever had . Simple and unassuming looking and yet packed with so much flavor . How do they do it ? What are the Italians secret? How come most commercial chains we've all grown up don't even come close ? They didn't get the memo or perhaps most likely it was never published ..kept hidden . I've actually travel to Italy and this pizza, which has its origins in Italy as the restaurant was founded in milano ...is better than the pizza I had in the motherland . What I also really like is that the pizza is still pretty affordable . After years and years and years of being around $17, they finally raised the price to be $21 which is still pretty affordable especially for Beverly Hills . Pro tip is also to come here during happy hour ( 3pm-6pm M-F) when the Margherita pizza is $13 and you get two hours of free parking before five at the nearby public parking structure on Beverly . Ciao ciao for now !! read more

Il Fornaio - Happy hour menu - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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We had such a wonderful experience at this Italian restaurant, and a big part of that was thanks to our waiter, Rudy. From the moment we were seated, Rudy was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. He knew the menu well, gave great recommendations, and made sure everything came out perfectly timed and exactly how we wanted it. read more

My husband and I participated in DineLA 2023 here and had the most incredible dining experience. We left fully satisfied from the delicious food, but LOVED the customer service and vibe of this restaurant. Parking is of course tough throughout this neighborhood/area, but the food is worth the trouble. I wasn't super fond of the bruschetta (since it wasn't traditional), but it was still delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

Il Fornaio - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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We walked into a mostly empty restaurant and asked the host to seat us at a different table. He acted like he was doing us a favor, shoved us into a tiny table, and sneered, "Please eat and leave we're busy." A waiter stopped by, and when we asked to switch tables, the manager an arrogant, entitled below average height told us we didn't need to explain anything and that we weren't moving. When I pressed him on his attitude, he smugly replied that he takes these things "seriously and personally." We left, furious, and will never return. read more

Rudy was great. Food was great. Would come back. There was good ambiance. I had a blast.

Ate lunch at Il Fornaio at the Beverly Hills location today. Saturday afternoon at 1:30 PM the restaurant was not busy at all. 2 of were seated promptly. The waiter approached and asks if we would like water. We said yes, please add a lemon. He walks away and returned 5 minutes later without the lemon. Asked if we wanted bread, we said yes, again 5 minutes pass and he returns only to ask again if we want bread! The nice busboy brought not only the lemon we never received but also poured the oil and vinegar in the dish to go with the bread. Kudos to him. We ordered the octopus for our appetizer, Caesar salad and a pizza for the main course. The appetizer did not arrive first per our request. Our salad and pizza arrived via the host not the waiter. I asked where our appetizer was and he disappeared and brought it a few moments later. All three item placed on the table to be eaten on a small plate for bread. When we asked our waiter for a larger plate when he walked by our table, he brought a hot plate to us. Who puts a cold Caesar salad on a hot plate? ( plate was held with a napkin because it was too hot to handle). The waiter rushed by and asked quickly "you ok?" Service was horrible. The restaurant only had a few tables taken. Very disappointed in the service we received. Food however, was quite good. Restaurants really need to find a balance with service and food or many long time customers will not return. read more

What a treat!!! Quaint unassuming and welcoming!!! Excellent neighborhood Italian eatery... Rudy welcomed us and placed us at a lovely table... service was excellent and Ivan was way more than competent... it was a warm and relaxing end to a fabulous vacation...food was EXCELLENT!!! read more

Il Fornaio - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

The service is always great the servers are witty and kind. The food is great with very consistent flavor. I tried three of their pastas with my favorite being the vodka pasta. It's a classic that always tastes like a pink sauce pasta with perfect hints of bacon. Second place would be the mushroom and chicken pasta which is a bit heavy but it's still great. I think i don't love seafood pasta but i still enjoyed the lobster ravioli. Ambiance was lovely! read more

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Rudy was amazing! I had the pear salad and it was absolutely wonderful! We had the best service when visiting.

Last Sunday (July 2025) 4 of us decided to have lunch at Il Fornaio Beverly Hills, we paid for 4 people:$250.00 and note: No Alcohol... we asked to sit outside ... big mistake ... took 25 minutes to have a waiter coming over ... we only ordered tap water, Diet Coke and lemonade: $6.00 non refillable.... Then finally waiter came and we asked what to order: he said: well ... food here is not what used to be.... Right there we should have left. I ordered what they call: "gamberoni" which means " Shrimp with large legs... well... they charted for 6 small shrimps (which were not the real gamberonis they used to serve) $60,00 - it was a very deceptive dish... shrimp... the entire lunch was served after 45 minutes waiting ... all same time and cold... nothing was good... also we needed to go inside the restaurant because waitress doesn't come unless u ask them. They are not attentive, they never came to ask us if we needed anything, no salt, no pepper, olive oil and Parmesan came because we asked and they don't live at the table. They remove immediately... the Cesar salad was $20.00 and the lettuce was so small, also there was no dressing and the bread was old and mushy... the pizza was salty and poor quality of mozzarella and the dough was so hard that not even my dog wanted ... the lasagna was served cold and the meat did not taste good ... the chicken alla bolognese was terrible as well... again ... if we needed anything one of us had to get out of our chair and go inside to ask if any waitress could help us, they not even bother to ask if we wanted dessert... (thank God we did not waste more money on it). Experience was horrible and we called the manager Maria afterwards to comment... she was terrible and start screaming at me over the phone, what a horrible experience and how can a manager of Il Fornaio be so disrespectful and rude to a customer that spent $250.00 for a terrible service and meal and still hang up on me? my advice : don't waste your $$$ there I will regret! read more

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Very yummy, the pizza is top notch. Definitely recommend, and super sweet people work here. Love the vibes inside! read more

Il Fornaio - Cristina and Fradiavola - Italian Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

I went to Il Fornaio yesterday for lunch and it was as great as it was when they reopened almost 35 years ago. The food was excellent and the service was on point. Putting in a good word for Rudy our server who made my friend and I feel like royalty. read more