Opening hours
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Typical hours for Italian restaurants in California
Most Italian restaurants in California open around 11:30 AM and close around 9:00 PM on weekdays; 90% are open on Sundays and 50% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 444 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
525 Ocean AvenueCarmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
About Il Fornaio
Il Fornaio is an Italian restaurant you'll find at 525 Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Our Carmel-by-the-Sea guide covers 25 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Service options include dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Italian Restaurant
- Address
- 525 Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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Popular times (typical for Italian restaurants)
Italian restaurants are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Italian restaurants in California.
Typical prices for Italian restaurants in California
Based on 158 menus with 12,167 priced items from Italian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $19.19, and half of all items are priced between $12.00 and $28.00.
We don’t have Il Fornaio’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Italian restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tiramisu | 40% | $10.40 |
| Caesar Salad | 34% | $13.00 |
| Bruschetta | 30% | $12.47 |
| Lasagna | 27% | $24.00 |
| Garlic Bread | 26% | $6.00 |
| Cannoli | 25% | $9.95 |
| Chicken Marsala | 22% | $28.00 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 22% | $24.00 |
Calculated from 158 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Il Fornaio there are 22 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 23 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Japanese & Sushi (3), Cafes & Coffee (3), American (2), and Italian (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Italian restaurants are within a mile. The closest is Cantinetta Luca, 0.1 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- SeafoodCatch Carmel-By-The-Sea< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiToro0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeThe Carmel Coffee House0.1 mi
- AmericanGrasings Carmel-By-The-Sea0.2 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchKaty's Place0.2 mi
What to expect at an Italian restaurant
Italian restaurants in the US span two related traditions: Italian-American cooking – red sauce, chicken parmigiana, baked ziti and generous portions that grew out of immigrant neighborhoods – and regional Italian cooking that follows the menus of Rome, Tuscany, Sicily or Emilia-Romagna more closely, often with fresh pasta made in house.
What to order
- Fresh pasta – look for dishes marked “house-made”
- Chicken or eggplant parmigiana – the Italian-American classic
- Antipasti or burrata – good for sharing at the start of the meal
- Risotto – made to order, so expect a short wait
Good to know
- Weekend dinners at popular Italian restaurants often need a reservation.
- Ask about the daily specials – fish and fresh pasta specials are often the kitchen’s best work.
- Many Italian-American restaurants offer half portions of pasta or family-style platters for groups.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Il Fornaio located?
Il Fornaio is located at 525 Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921.
Does Il Fornaio offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Il Fornaio. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Il Fornaio?
There are 23 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Il Fornaio. Nearby options include Catch Carmel-By-The-Sea (< 0.1 mi), Toro (0.1 mi), and The Carmel Coffee House (0.1 mi).
Are there other Italian restaurants near Il Fornaio?
2 other Italian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Cantinetta Luca, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Italian restaurants in California cost?
Based on 158 menus with 12,167 priced items from Italian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $19.19, and half of all items are priced between $12.00 and $28.00.
Nearby places
All in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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