We were in the area and very hungry, so we visited Il Fornaio, because I remembered the wonderful dinner we had there several months ago.  It was wonderful as always, and it was an opportunity to try a few more delicious dishes!

For pictures of the decor and more, check out the first post I wrote.

Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock

Pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu and Grana Padano

The pasta is always fresh and delicious, and the meat ragu is somehow light and hearty at the same time!

Spaghetti with fresh half Maine lobster, Mediterranean mussels, shrimp and tomato sauce

This is a specialty dish that is only offered for a limited time, and I simply loved it.  I wish that it was available year round!

Il Fornaio
18051 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 261-1444
ilfornaio.com/irvine