Il Fornaio Walnut Creek

4.3 ( 1028 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
1430 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, United States
+1 925-296-0100

Il Fornaio Walnut Creek, located at 1430 Mt Diablo Blvd, stands out in the vibrant dining scene with its exquisite take on Italian cuisine. Patrons frequently rave about their dining experiences, highlighting the attentive and friendly staff who create a welcoming atmosphere. One guest, Farzin, praised a 'great lunch experience' noting both the delicious food and the polite service, while Kathleen shared her joy in being accommodated both for her dog and her husband's special needs, stating it was a 'five-star experience.'

For those seeking authentic Italian flavors, the restaurant delivers with dishes like the Di Magro Ravioli, which Az Dumaro found to be a delightful mix of greens and pecorino cheese in a lemony sauce. The generous portion sizes often leave guests with ample leftovers that are claimed to taste even better the next day. Although there were minor critiques regarding specific flavors, the overall consensus is a favorable one. With its superb food, elegant ambiance, and exemplary service, Il Fornaio Walnut Creek is not just a meal; it’s an experience that invites you back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid multi-storey car park
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Il Fornaio Walnut Creek

Farzin - Seyed Lavasani
Jun 28,2025
It was a great lunch experience with my wife. The dish was perfect. It was delicious. All people who came there were high class. The waiter and waitress are polite and respectful. We had an excellent time there.
Kathleen Law
Jun 13,2025
We hadn't been able to get down here in quite some time and we currently have a dog who goes with us everywhere. I made the reservation with a note on OpenTable that we needed to be seated outside so we could take the puppy and then I called the the restaurant the day before we went down. It couldn't have been better. We went in at opening. They made sure the gate was open so we could get the dog there. My husband is also handicapped so we had some special needs going on and the staff couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful. The food is always superb. We had enough portions however to do two meals. So we're doing leftovers tonight and the leftovers are even better than lunch. I don't know why but they are. Then, since this was a belated birthday meal for me, our way to graciously brought some gelato out. So all in all it was a five-star experience, probably more like a six or seven and I just like to thank everyone involved for making it a special day
V Turner
Jun 3,2025
Finally tried this place for lunch. Seated quickly. The waitress was attentive. Bread came out with the Regina salad. The salad was different for me, considering the couscous, but very tasty. Large portion so we shared it. He ordered the lasagna which was also a surprisingly big portion. A little underwhelming in the flavor department and there was a soft, almost creamy cheese on top that we couldn't identify. I ordered the seasonal gnocchi dish to try, but with pasta. The sauce itself was not enjoyable. The waitress was nice enough to let me order something different. I went with the linguine mare pasta with a little extra spice. Loved every bite! Id come back here for the service alone. Please forgive the angle on the seafood pasta pic!
Az Dumaro
Apr 30,2025
Lunch was great, Our waiter was diligent and friendly. Needless to say that the place is run to maximize their customers' positive experience. The dishes were really well presented and, more importantly, the taste was what you would expect from such a restaurant. My Di Magro Ravioli was excellent with perfectly mixed flavors of greens, pecorino cheese, and an elegant lemony vellutata sauce. What an afternoon delight. The appetizers were a straight salad and some roasted white and purple cauliflower, and that was well done as well. A good experience on every level.
Gloria Kovacevich
Apr 29,2025
We've been to many Il Fornaio locations and this is the best so far. The food, staff and service were all excellent. I would definitely go out of my way to go there again!
randeep toor
Apr 20,2025
A great place to enjoy a special occasion with family and loved ones. Food is good, multiple options for vegetarian folks as well. Their gnocchi and ricotta cheese appetizers are mouth watering. Chicken Parmesan, Ravioli and pesto pasta were our mains favorites. Their fire oven pizza is a must have. Deserts like volcano and bread pudding are icing on the cake!! Besides the food, the ambiance and the service was great as well.
Ava Tehrani
Mar 14,2025
I had the most wonderful birthday dinner at Il Fornaio! From the moment the staff found out it was my birthday, they went out of their way to make the experience special. They gave us a beautiful table, checked in regularly to make sure we were comfortable, and even surprised me with a birthday dessert. Everyone was so kind and attentive — it really made me feel cared for. The atmosphere was lovely, and the service was top-notch. Thank you to the team at Il Fornaio for turning a dinner into a truly memorable celebration. I’ll definitely be back!
Flora Wong
Mar 13,2025
We are here to celebrate our daughter's birthday and it didn't disappoint! The restaurant is so nicely decorated and appears high class. However there's no dress code. I noticed some customers dressed up and some others were in short. The atmosphere is quite casual and I love it! We ordered a pizza, Caesar salad, fried calamari , and a seafood pasta. All are very good! Food was served very quickly and the waiter was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely come back again!

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