Il Fornaio

  3.2 (1084 reviews)
Claimed $$$ Italian, Seafood, Pizza
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About the Business

Specialties

Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, each Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great wines and cocktails. With an event coordinator on site to handle all of your needs, Il Fornaio is the perfect location for special events and business functions. Repeat recipient of Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence".

History

Established in 1972.

Established in 1972 in Italy as a baking school, Il Fornaio is renowned for its adherence to Italian cooking tradition and techniques. In 2013, Il Fornaio was certified Authentic Italian and awarded the "Marchio Ospitalita" by the Italian government, confirming that Il Fornaio is the best authentic Italian dining experience outside of Italy!

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Roberto G.

Business Owner

Our Il Fornaio kitchen is supervised and guided by Executive Chef Roberto Gerbino using recipes and preparations that Italians have mastered over centuries of making great food.

(925) 296-0100

Category

Italian near Walnut Creek, California, United States

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1430 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

 
 

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