Editor Pick
Il Fornaio
- March 19, 2001
- Rated 4 of 5 by
TravelQueen2001 from Los Angeles, California
Il Fornaio, "the baker" in Italian, is a beautiful restaurant with excellent pasta, good selection of wine, and amazing breads and desserts. Plus, it is across the street from the beach. Don't be discouraged from trying this eatery because it is part of a chain -- the food is actually outstanding, as is the service. The dining area is very cozy, with soft lighting and lots of wood and nice plants. I love the ravioli and the Caesar salad -- the portions are generous, so share a salad so you have room for dessert. Desserts are absolutely delicious! I have tried a bunch of them; perhaps my favorite is the flourless chocolate cake. You may want to only get a salad and make dessert the main course. This place would be great for a date, although the last time I went there was with a bunch of friends -- we had lots of fun, overate, and afterwards walked over to Third Street promenade to do some window shopping. What a treat!
From journal Pampering Yourself in Santa Monica