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Best Breakfast in Beverly Hills
Best Pizza in Beverly Hills
Best Italian in Beverly Hills
Master Critic Review
Il Fornaio
8.2
This Italian institution brings authentic breakfast to Beverly Hills with house-made pastries, wood-fired breads, and traditional Italian breakfast fare. The aroma of fresh-baked focaccia and the skilled baristas pulling perfect espressos create a genuine Italian cafe experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Frittata Rustica, Cornetti alla Crema, Uova Benedict Italiano
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 8.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Authentic Italian breakfast with house-made everything
Who should go: Italian cuisine enthusiasts and pastry lovers
When to visit: Weekday mornings for fresh-baked goods
What to order: Cornetti, frittata, cappuccino
Insider tip: Free 2-hour parking available nearby
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Free 2-hour parking in nearby structure, valet $15 during peak hours, street parking limited but possible before 9am
Dress code: Beverly Hills casual - jeans and nice top perfectly fine, business attire common during weekday breakfast
Noise level: Moderate buzz - comfortable for business conversations, gets livelier during weekend brunch
Weekend wait: 20-30 min typical, reservations recommended for groups of 4+
Weekday lunch: No wait before 11:45am, 10-15 min during lunch rush
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - excellent selection including fresh pastas, frittatas, and seasonal vegetable dishes
Vegan options: Limited - can modify salads and pasta dishes, ask server for daily vegan specials
Gluten-free options: Some options - risottos and salads available, but limited given bread-focused menu
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes - the Italian cafe atmosphere is romantic without being overly formal, and sharing fresh pastries creates a nice ice-breaker
Can I get a table without a reservation? Weekday mornings usually fine for walk-ins, weekend brunch expect 20+ minute wait after 9am without reservation
Is it kid-friendly? Yes - high chairs available, kids love the fresh pastries, and staff is accommodating. Best before 11am when it's quieter
Best For
Better for: Authentic Italian breakfast experience with superior house-made breads and pastries you won't find at typical brunch spots
Skip if: You want American-style breakfast classics or bottomless mimosas - this is traditional Italian morning fare
Hours
Monday12pm - 9pm
Tuesday12pm - 9pm
Wednesday12pm - 9pm
Thursday12pm - 9pm
Friday12pm - 10pm
Saturday12pm - 10pm
Sunday12pm - 9pm