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Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana - Coronado is a full-service restaurant and wedding venue located in Coronado, California. Authentic Italian cuisine, flexible event spaces, panoramic views, and a helpful staff awaits you and your guests at this premier wedding or rehearsal dinner site.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples booking their celebration here can enjoy elegant private and semi-private dining spaces that can be customized to suit their individual needs. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor areas to host your big day. You and your guests are afforded picturesque views of San Diego Bay along with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, guaranteeing a truly memorable event.

Services Offered

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana - Coronado is able to accommodate all kinds of wedding-related events, including engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The venue’s experienced team works carefully with each couple to help bring their wedding vision to life. A professional event planner assists with your various wedding needs, such as planning, decor, production, floral services, lighting, audio-visual services, and dance floors. To ensure that your special day is as stress free as possible, this restaurant also offers the following wedding services:

  • Liability insurance
  • Outside vendors
  • Parking and shuttle
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Wheelchair access
  • WiFi

Cuisine

When working with this venue for your event, your wedding meal will take you and your guests on an unforgettable culinary journey through Italy. Delicious Italian dishes can be served via buffets, cocktail receptions, family-style service, hors d’oeuvres, plated service, stations, and other dining styles. You may opt for either a cash or an open bar, and Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana - Coronado can also provide an extensive array of bar services:

  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne toast
  • House beer, liquor, and wine
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drink
  • Specialty beer and wine
  • Gluten Free Option
  • Vegetarian Options

Other Services

In addition to offering venue space for weddings and other special events, the restaurant can also accommodate your off-site event with tasty catering. They are able to cater celebrations all throughout California with menus that can suit a range of budgets and event sizes.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$13

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Beach
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana - Coronado

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Izzy Sent on 10/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect event venue

We had our rehearsal dinner at Il Fornaio in Coronado and it was PERFECTION! From the start, everyone was wonderful to work with. Very professional and easy to communicate with. Lorri and Jenny are great! The food was fantastic (we had family from Italy and they LOVED the food and wine) and the service was so professional and thoughtful, looking out for everyone’s needs. And the views! If you’re looking for a great place to hold an event and really wow your guests, while making the planning process smooth and easy, then go with Il Fornaio! We highly recommend it!
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Denise Sent on 02/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We booked the private room for our rehearsal dinner. We had maybe about 26 people. It was slightly tight but it was fine. The staff was friendly, the restaurant was beautiful and the food was great! The room also had a great view!
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Sandi Sent on 09/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Could not have asked for a better venue to have my wedding reception at! We had a fairly small wedding (55 people) and had the outside patio. The view was so beautiful and the ambiance could not have been better. Food was delicious, we got a lot of compliments! The event coordinator, Jennifer, was always super nice and helpful! So was the General Manager, Luca and servers! Very happy with Il Fornaio!
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Amber Sent on 08/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We really lucked out by finding Il Fornaio for our ceremony, we received true value in every dollar we spent there. Jennifer the event planner was incredible and always got back to us in a timely manner even with the most ridiculous questions. The location was incredible with the back drop of DT San Diego the view could not be beat, we even got a firework show in the bay, that everyone thought we orchestrated! The service was AMAZING! The waiters and waitresses were courteous, friendly and really made our guests comfortable. I highly highly recommend Il Fornaio if you plan on having a small to mid-size wedding. With 71 guests everyone had enough room to move around and plenty of room for a dance floor once some tables were moved. It was the best day of my life and Il Fornaio was instrumental in creating the most perfect day.
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Maureen Sent on 06/24/2009
5 out of 5 rating
We chose Il Fornaio's Coronado location and reserved the Azzura Room with a fabulous view of the San Diego city skyline. Danielle was fabulous with helping us plan and very accomodating with any questions or requests. During our reception, the wait staff was very attentive and all of our guests were very happy with the food, drinks and service. For a small group, this place is very highly recommended! My husband and I even went back a few days later for lunch on their patio - again, a great time!
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User1708797 Sent on 07/12/2014
4.7 out of 5 rating
Jennifer was amazing to work with. She answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to make our dinner perfect. She was so knowledgeable about how much to order and what we would need. Although she was not there for our actual event, she made sure we were taken care of!
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