Il Fornaio Walnut Creek

4.3(1,026)

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Location & Hours

Address

1430 Mt Diablo Blvd
Walnut Creek, California 94596
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(925) 296-0100

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About Il Fornaio Walnut Creek

Upmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 1,026 reviews

Recent Reviews

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randeep toor

2 months ago

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. Chick...

Kyle Del Castillo

3 weeks ago

Great restaurant for Italian food. I’ve been to the Santa Clara location and also the Del Mar location, and this is on par with those two in terms of customer service. The food itself was good, but th...

israel leitner

2 months ago

Il Fornaio in Walnut Creek is a fantastic spot for authentic Italian food. The steak was perfectly cooked—tender and flavorful. The pizza had a crisp yet chewy crust with fresh toppings. The cauliflow...

Quiet Storm

3 months ago

Amazing food, calm atmosphere. I was very pleased with my service. She was on it!!

Marco Rodriguez

2 weeks ago

Went for my brothers wedding reception. Lazy and careless service. Waiting staff seemed completely checked out and disorganized. They can’t come back here and say the family was rude and disrespectful...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, though experiences can vary significantly; some customers praised it as great, while others encountered significant issues. The overall sentiment is mixed.

Customer Favorites

Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Tagliatelle Bolognese, and fire oven pizza are frequently mentioned as favorites. Gnocchi and ricotta cheese appetizers, Chicken Parmesan, Ravioli, and pesto pasta are also well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

Some reviewers appreciated the calm atmosphere and attentive service. However, others reported disorganized, inattentive, and indifferent service, especially during a private event.

Value & Quality

The food quality is generally regarded as good, with flavorful dishes and fresh ingredients, though some found the food slightly too salty. One reviewer considered the restaurant overpriced.

Areas for Improvement

Service needs improvement, with reports of inattentiveness and disorganization. The pasta could be more consistently "al dente," and the saltiness of some dishes should be balanced.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews indicate a potential decline in service quality, particularly concerning attentiveness and responsiveness to customer needs during events.