Il Fornaio

Enjoyed an early Sunday dinner on a whim. The service was excellent and very attentive--I was pleasantly surprised that they were so helpful about sharing salad and an entre. The porterhouse steak was perfectly cooked and delicious; we also loved a beet and arugula salad. The wine list was very good, too.

The food was delicious and the atmosphere very pleasant. The waiters were very careful. A good Italian reference in California with some traditional dishes, generous pizzas and a beautiful list of Italian wines. I found the price a bit too high but this is maybe just my European perspective as such beautiful restaurants are quite common in Belgium.

Food is good and may need reservations to bypass the dinner time rush. Lots of menu items to choose from and they are all in Italian so you may need to read all the descriptions if you don't speak Italian. Great wine selection, limited beer selection. If you like Italian food and environment I would recommend this restaurant.

We ordered from a special price fixe menu not available after February. Items are on the regular menu and were delicious. Service was exceptional. We had what we needed when we needed it. An excellent dining experience.

The food and service are exceptional. I have major food allergies and this location takes them very seriously. The order has always been spot on. The Il Fornaio in Manhattan Beach have accommodated me for years and taken my allergies VERY SERIOUSLY. Importantly as well Manhattan Beach take customer service and the customer experience seriously. Bravo and thank you for caring!