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Il Fornaio Del Mar, a premier Italian restaurant in Del Mar, CA, offers an authentic taste of Italy in every bite. Located at 1555 Camino Del Mar #301, Del Mar, CA 92014, our restaurant is dedicated to serving traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft dishes that are both flavorful and visually stunning. From classic pasta dishes to wood-fired pizzas, our menu has something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, our Italian restaurant provides the perfect atmosphere. At Il Fornaio Del Mar, we're committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that every guest has a memorable dining experience. Join us for lunch or dinner and taste the difference for yourself. We can't wait to welcome you to our restaurant!

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Jean-Christophe Chartier
Jean-Christophe Chartier -Google user
2 weeks ago
SO good. Great pizza and salads! Highly recommend the calabrese and the Cristini pizza! Kickin old fashioned and the tiki Taormina also good choices 😜 Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Cinnamon Rolls, Bruschetta Assortite, Caprese Salad, Chicken Dish, Carpaccio
An J
An J -Google user
7 months ago
The spot is great for a cozy Italian dinner with a beautiful view of the ocean. The minestrone soup was pretty tasty. The pasta was fresh and well-made. And the tiramisu was creamy and sweet. The servers were nice and professional, and the atmosphere was great! I...Read More
Abhay Gupta
Abhay Gupta -Google user
6 months ago
Title: Disappointing Experience - Rude Staff, Subpar Food Rating: 1/5 stars I recently visited Il Forno Delmar, expecting a delicious Italian meal. Unfortunately, my experience was a letdown from start to finish. The wait staff was rude and unprofessional, seemingly put off by our presence. When I...Read More
savita c
savita c -Google user
a year ago
Amazing restaurant with wonderful ambiance, delicious food and beautiful views! We went there for our anniversary dinner date and the staff was extremely nice, and accommodating to our needs since we had a toddler. The bruschetta was delicious, the pasta was so well made and the dessert...Read More
Fadi Semaan
Fadi Semaan -Google user
a year ago
Busy, noisy, average food. I simply was not impressed by the food, by the portions and by the tastes. I heard a lot about the place before going, so I was expecting something extraordinary but we end up with average taste food. The pizza and the...Read More
Tara Wilhelm
Tara Wilhelm -Google user
11 months ago
Located in Del Mar, thisItalian restaurant has seating with views of the Pacific Ocean. We were seated on the covered porch for dinner before sunset. It was a chilly evening, and they had heaters, including one beside our table. Our server, … More
Debjani Mitra
Debjani Mitra -Google user
2 years ago
Food is good though service is quite terrible. They not only seemed understaffed but the hostess was not very professional. We booked a table on open table and got there on time, and was assigned a table in the middle of the covered patio …...Read More
Pati Schmitt (Patyogaflow)
Pati Schmitt (Patyogaflow) -Google user
8 months ago
Cozy atmosphere, great service and delicious food. I highly recommend it! I ordered a Linguine Mare Chiaro (32 dollars), and it was delicious, and to drink I ordered an Aperol Split (15 dollars). My bill was 60 dollars with the tip. More
Tara Wilhelm
Tara Wilhelm -Google user
11 months ago
Located in Del Mar, thisItalian restaurant has seating with views of the Pacific Ocean. We were seated on the covered porch for dinner before sunset. It was a chilly evening, and they had heaters, including one beside our table. Our server, Manny, was very kind...Read More
Debjani Mitra
Debjani Mitra -Google user
2 years ago
Food is good though service is quite terrible. They not only seemed understaffed but the hostess was not very professional. We booked a table on open table and got there on time, and was assigned a table in the middle of the covered patio sitting. There...Read More
Pati Schmitt (Patyogaflow)
Pati Schmitt (Patyogaflow) -Google user
8 months ago
Cozy atmosphere, great service and delicious food. I highly recommend it! I ordered a Linguine Mare Chiaro (32 dollars), and it was delicious, and to drink I ordered an Aperol Split (15 dollars). My bill was 60 dollars with the tip. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food:...Read More
WOLVEN
WOLVEN -Google user
2 months ago
My wife and I were just walking around Del Mar and wanted to something to split, hungry but not super hungry. We chose this place cause we were sure they had pizza and they did! The place itself is real nice, with tons of...Read More
Betsy Taylor
Betsy Taylor -Google user
2 months ago
We tried Il Fornaio, Del Mar for our daughter’s 16th birthday and had a wonderful experience. The servers were so pleasant, drinks, food and desert were stunning. We can’t wait to go back! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Gonzalo Beltran
Gonzalo Beltran -Google user
4 months ago
Food was terribly disgusting I had a lasagna that tasted like Walmarts frozen lasagna you warm up in the oven it also had so much mushrooms in it i had to take everything off barley had any meat in it , menu is hard to...Read More
x zhu
x zhu -Google user
6 months ago
The foods were perfect. The only thing is there were too many people, so the server was slow to serve. I had a wonderful evening celebrating my birthday here. I reserved seats for sunset viewing. And server brought an ice cream and sang birthday song...Read More
Selamawit
Selamawit -Google user
5 months ago
We had the Linguine Mare Chiaro and the Pesto e Mozzarella pizza, both were delicious 😋🤤. Love the positive vibe and enjoyed the ocean view. I highly recommend this Italian restaurant. Price is affordable and the servers are very attentive. Don't miss out on...Read More
Selamawit
Selamawit -Google user
5 months ago
We had the Linguine Mare Chiaro and the Pesto e Mozzarella pizza, both were delicious 😋🤤. Love the positive vibe and enjoyed the ocean view. I highly recommend this Italian restaurant. Price is affordable and the servers are very attentive. Don't miss out on...Read More
Barbara Appel
Barbara Appel -Google user
a month ago
Wonderful service! Mia was amazing! I am on a special diet, and she helped me pick out the perfect dish. From one Italian to another, she knows her stuff. She even verified an allergy concern before putting in my 🍨 order. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $50–100 Food:...Read More
Chandni Bansal
Chandni Bansal -Google user
a week ago
Overall good experience. Service was a little slow but the butternut squash ravioli was cooked perfectly. However, the ravioli could have used a little more sage and garnish in general. The lava cake was more of a chocolate cake than a lava cake. It was...Read More
asha mohamed
asha mohamed -Google user
a week ago
Dined here with my boyfriend once decent dinner boyfriend got me a to go margarita pizza today was very dry. Tasted burnt. Im not sure the reason behind it either. Maybe new management? Regardless if you want a killer margarita head to Alexanders on North...Read More
Esthephani Diaz Angel
Esthephani Diaz Angel -Google user
2 months ago
The atmosphere was pleasant, and the covered patio offered a cool spot with a great view. The service was decent, though nothing particularly noteworthy. The wine selection was ok/adequate. … More
K
K -Google user
3 months ago
Thanksgiving update review The fixed price menu was awesome. The food was traditional American Turkey Dinner; soup-salad-turkey-dressing-vrqnberries- mashed potatoes -sliced sweet potato+ … More
janice redmond
janice redmond -Google user
a month ago
We had my husband's birthday party here and from start to finish the ambiance, service, and food were fabulous. Even prior to the party Deyona, the event coordinator took care of all the details. And once we arrived, Franko took over and …...Read More
Cassidy S.
Cassidy S. -Google user
4 months ago
The food is always delicious. My husband and I didn’t have a reservation and the friendly hostess seated me right away. The servers are professional and attentive. Bathroom needs more attention though. More
Chandni Bansal
Chandni Bansal -Google user
a week ago
Overall good experience. Service was a little slow but the butternut squash ravioli was cooked perfectly. However, the ravioli could have used a little more sage and garnish in general. The lava cake was more of a chocolate cake than a lava cake. It was...Read More
Esthephani Diaz Angel
Esthephani Diaz Angel -Google user
2 months ago
The atmosphere was pleasant, and the covered patio offered a cool spot with a great view. The service was decent, though nothing particularly noteworthy. The wine selection was ok/adequate. However, the food was disappointing—bland, flavorless, and severely overpriced. My portion was comparable in size to my...Read More
K
K -Google user
3 months ago
Thanksgiving update review The fixed price menu was awesome. The food was traditional American Turkey Dinner; soup-salad-turkey-dressing-vrqnberries- mashed potatoes -sliced sweet potato+ gravy-pumpkin pie-gelato-wine pairings. The food was amazing. The service was excellent. The restaurant was properly staffed. It was a very good experience. Original review Chicken pesto and...Read More
janice redmond
janice redmond -Google user
a month ago
We had my husband's birthday party here and from start to finish the ambiance, service, and food were fabulous. Even prior to the party Deyona, the event coordinator took care of all the details. And once we arrived, Franko took over and provided...Read More
Cassidy S.
Cassidy S. -Google user
4 months ago
The food is always delicious. My husband and I didn’t have a reservation and the friendly hostess seated me right away. The servers are professional and attentive. Bathroom needs more attention though. Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

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