Top California Retirement Party Venues

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  The Carrillo Ballroom

  100 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

  • Spaces for 300-400 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Carrillo Ballroom occupies the main floor of the historic Carrillo Recreation Center, a landmark building constructed in 1914 at the corner of Carrillo and Anacapa Streets in downtown Santa Barbara. Set in the heart of the city, the ballroom draws on over a century of architectural character — soaring ceilings, ornate detailing, and a raised stage with wings that serve equally well for live music, ceremonies, or presentations. The ballroom's cantilevered maple dance floor is one of its most distinctive features: a wooden joists and cantilevered system designed to provide natural flexibility and shock absorption, widely considered among the finest dance floors in the western United States. The space accommodates up to 300 seated guests or 400 guests for cocktail receptions, with the count including the beautifully landscaped courtyard that connects to the Founders Room. Rental reservations include access to the entire downstairs floor of the building — the main ballroom, the courtyard, Dance Studio 1, and a meeting room available for event prep and support. The venue permits outside caterers and allows amplified music until 11 p.m., making it a flexible setting for weddings, galas, fundraisers, and community celebrations.

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  Maritime Museum of San Diego

  1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

  • Spaces for 100-350 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark

  Host your next event with the world famous Maritime Museum of San Diego – A spectacular waterfront location on beautiful San Diego Bay. Pirate Parties, San Diego Weddings, Corporate Events, Sailing Charters, Team Building Events, and so much more, Maritime Museum of San Diego creates memories that last forever. The Maritime Museum of San Diego makes her historic ships available for your next event in a truly iconic setting. The museum provides an event coordinator to assist with the planning and preparation of your special event. The venue staff will help to ensure an incredible experience that is both unique and memorable. Whether you’re planning a wedding and or reception, corporate event, birthday party, sailing charter, corporate team building event, or a celebration of life, Maritime Museum of San Diego's event planning team will assist you with all of your event planning needs.

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  Desert Willow Golf Resort

  38-995 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA

  • Spaces for 24-500 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Bar
  • 10 Total Spaces

  Desert Willow Golf Resort is a full-service event and wedding destination set within a 33,000-square-foot complex of indoor and outdoor venues on the grounds of a public golf resort in Palm Desert, California. Surrounded by panoramic views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, championship fairways, and shimmering lakes, the resort has hosted weddings, corporate gatherings, private celebrations, and social events for decades. The resort offers eleven distinct event spaces ranging from intimate indoor rooms to expansive open-air terraces. Indoor options include the Firecliff Ballroom, which seats up to 250 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Firecliff Course; the Firecliff Dining Room, accommodating up to 150 for receptions; the Willows Room with Foyer for up to 125 guests; and the intimate Palm Desert Room for smaller gatherings of up to 30. Outdoor venues include the Lakeview Terrace, Palm Desert Terrace, Upper Lakeview Terrace, Lower Lakeview Terrace, Firecliff Terrace, and Event Lawn, with reception capacities ranging from 60 to 500 guests. In-house chef-curated catering, personalized event coordination by an experienced on-site team, AV packages, and high-speed Wi-Fi are available across all spaces. Desert Willow Golf Resort has earned multiple WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards, including recognition in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

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  Flying Flags Resort

  180 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton, CA 93427, USA

  • Spaces for 150-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Resorts
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground is a glamping destination in the heart of California's Santa Ynez Valley wine country, situated at 180 Avenue of the Flags in Buellton. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and a short drive from Solvang and downtown Santa Barbara, the resort offers a wildly different kind of wine country setting — part rustic retreat, part boutique resort — with accommodations ranging from vintage Airstreams and themed cabins to luxury safari tents and classic RV sites. The property features two primary event spaces that accommodate groups from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 250 guests. The Pavilion is an indoor barn venue with rustic hardwood floors, shiplap accents, string lights, and a subway-tile built-in bar, seating up to 150 guests. The Outdoor Meadow extends the property's capacity to 250 for ceremonies and receptions under open sky. Five distinct indoor and outdoor spaces can be configured for weddings, corporate retreats, rehearsal dinners, and group celebrations. On-site amenities include pools and jacuzzis, bocce courts, fire pits, complimentary Wi-Fi, and the Feather and Fire restaurant. The resort's unique collection of accommodations allows event guests to stay on-site, and a complimentary bridal suite is available for wedding packages. Flying Flags has been recognized by USA Today's 10 Best and featured in Travel + Leisure as one of the top glamping destinations in the country.

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  Credo Restaurant

  360 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests

  The Latin term credo means "I believe." Excellent cuisine and good company, we feel, go hand in hand. We believe in the time-honored tradition of dinner-table debates and the importance of passionate arguments. Authentic ingredients, inventive cooking, and courteous hospitality are all values we hold dear. We've hosted top executives from the city's most prestigious enterprises, as well as key local, state, and national political personalities, all while maintaining complete confidentiality and privacy. Our experienced event planners are here to assist you in planning the perfect party or business gathering for you and your colleagues. Private dining choices include fully personalized menus, seated lunch or dinners, standing cocktail receptions, and a range of service methods, as well as the peace of mind that comes with having a professional event crew handle every part of your experience. Buyouts give our event planners the freedom to design something genuinely special for your guests. Our team can construct anything you imagine, whether it's a live action station with chefs making risotto to order or uplighting and personalized logos projected on a gobo at the entry as you go in.

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  The Houdini Estate

  2400 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA

  The Houdini Estate®, built in the Edwardian manner in the early 1900s, still contains its caverns, underground passages, terraced gardens, and a deep-water tank where he performed his illusions. According to legend, Harry Houdini trained his underwater escapes. The remote home served as the ideal refuge for America's first action hero, Captain America. For the last few years of his life, Houdini utilized the estate's pool to rehearse his incredible feats of escape and deception. He died in the pool in 1926. The property where Houdini's wife, Bess, hosted a memorable party for 500 magicians and lived for ten years after her husband's death still carries the enchantment and mystery of "The Handcuff King." The estate and its gardens have been rebuilt, and visitors may now take use of modern conveniences while still experiencing the grandeur and wonder of Harry Handcuffs Houdini.

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  Il Cielo

  9018 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA

  The idea of getting married under the stars in a romantic European country villa sounds like something out of a fairytale. Il Cielo, located on the outskirts of Beverly Hills, has fashioned its own true European cottage in the midst of a Tuscan palette; for more than 30 years, our gardens have served as the setting for more than 3000 wedding ceremonies. Il Cielo has established a reputation as the premier wedding and reception venue in Los Angeles, offering the ideal balance of atmosphere, sophistication, flavor, and service to create the most memorable of occasions. According to our philosophy, we want our engaged couples to feel as if they are personally inviting their wedding guests into their home for the reception. With meticulous attention to detail, we personally choreograph each wedding from dawn to dusk; from twilight to nightfall; and we provide as little or as much service as our clients require along the way. Using the Il Cielo aesthetic, we have created a versatile environment that can be used for a variety of different applications. Our lives should be filled with joy, excitement, and care on the occasions that are significant in our lives. When hosting a birthday party or a life celebration, we not only create an atmosphere of intimacy, but we also create an environment in which each guest feels as if they are the guest of honor at your event. Our magnificent venue offers a variety of different rooms, configurations, and custom menus for your private party. Please contact us for more information.

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  Serendipity Garden Weddings

  12865 Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen, CA 92399, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Serendipity Garden Weddings is an all-inclusive outdoor wedding venue set on nearly eight acres in the mountains of Oak Glen, California, in San Bernardino County. Situated at elevation, the property enjoys cooler summer temperatures than the surrounding valleys and offers views across the hillside. The grounds include garden ceremony sites with fragrant rose trellises and a bridge arching over a koi pond, a cocktail terrace with fire pits and market lighting, an open-air reception area, and The Barn — available as a weather contingency. The venue accommodates weddings from 50 to a maximum of 200 guests. All-inclusive packages cover on-site three-course catering with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options; a day-of event manager; setup and teardown by the venue's team; farm tables and chiavari chairs; formal place settings; and string lighting throughout the reception perimeter. Couples may arrange their own alcohol service under a venue-supplied bartender and bar setup. In operation for nearly two decades, Serendipity Garden Weddings has been featured in Brides and Style Me Pretty.

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  Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort

  1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, USA

  • Spaces for 200-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Alisal Ranch is a luxury guest ranch and resort nestled in California's Santa Ynez Valley, set on 10,500 acres of rolling foothills near Solvang and Santa Barbara. Open since 1946, the property has deep historical roots — the land was home to the Chumash people and later renamed "Alisal," a term meaning "grove of sycamores." Today it holds membership in Historic Hotels of America, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and The Dude Ranchers' Association. The ranch hosts weddings, corporate retreats, and private gatherings across a range of indoor and outdoor settings. The Alisal River Terrace accommodates up to 250 guests with panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, while the Sycamore Room offers an elegant indoor option for up to 200 seated guests, complete with high-beamed ceilings and a majestic stone hearth. Intimate ceremonies take place in the Sycamore Grove beneath ancient oak trees. The ranch emphasizes a balance of authentic Western hospitality and relaxed sophistication, with the landscape — open range, Alisal Lake, and abundant wildlife — providing a backdrop unlike any traditional ballroom or hotel venue.

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  Stockton Arena

  248 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Adventist Health Arena is a multi-purpose entertainment and event venue located in the heart of downtown Stockton, California, at 248 West Fremont Street. Situated in the California Central Valley between Sacramento and Fresno, the arena anchors the city's downtown waterfront redevelopment district and serves as the region's primary destination for large-scale concerts, sporting events, and private gatherings. The arena offers seating for 8,600 to 12,000 guests depending on configuration, and includes 24 luxury suites, 344 club-level seats, and 5,000 square feet of dedicated conference space. On-floor capabilities include an NHL-regulation ice sheet, full stage rigging, and a 360-degree LED display system, making the facility suitable for concerts, conventions, ice shows, and motorsports. For private events, the venue's Club level accommodates groups of up to 500 with access to an outdoor patio and full-service bar overlooking the Delta and the adjacent Stockton Ballpark. Managed by Legends Global, Adventist Health Arena hosts more than 100 events annually and offers catering, audio/visual support, custom room setup, and event theming assistance for private bookings.

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  The Water Conservation Garden

  12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA

  • Spaces for 75-350 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces

  The award-winning Water Conservation Garden is a remarkable place for a wedding ceremony or reception, birthday party, corporate event, and more, with nearly six acres of stunning Mediterranean plantings and a choice of venues. Three unique sites are accessible after 4 p.m., when the Garden is closed to the public, or the entire Garden can be reserved for larger parties. The Water Conservation Garden features a number of exhibits that highlight water conservation through a range of gorgeous themed gardens, such as a native plant garden and a veggie garden, as well as how-to exhibits like mulch and irrigation. The Garden also has a native butterfly pavilion, which is open during the spring and summer months. The Water Conservation Garden is a one-of-a-kind and breathtaking site that will make any occasion memorable. The outdoor amphitheater, which can hold up to 350 people, provides a stunning setting for weddings, concerts, and larger gatherings.

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  Newcastle Wedding Gardens & Red Horse Barn

  950 Taylor Rd, Newcastle, CA 95658, USA

  • Spaces for 130-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Newcastle Wedding Gardens & Red Horse Barn is a heritage event property established in 1906, set on a twelve-acre private estate in the Sierra Foothills town of Newcastle, California — just minutes off I-80 below Auburn. The grounds center on a two-acre sweep of manicured gardens shaded by a 200-year-old oak tree, framing an outdoor ceremony setting alongside a granite rock waterfall and koi pond. The property offers two distinct event spaces. The Wedding Garden accommodates up to 130 guests for outdoor ceremonies among heritage oaks, seasonal blooms, and natural wildlife. Receptions move to the Red Horse Barn, a 110-year-old structure that seats up to 150 guests and pairs original antique chandeliers and a full barn loft with modern amenities including a built-in bar, cobblestone courtyard, and market lighting indoors and out. Newcastle Gardens provides full-service event coordination, in-house floral design, and catering through an on-site chef. Paved on-site parking accommodates up to 90 vehicles, and the estate includes a bridal suite with three bathrooms and a groom's room for pre-ceremony use.

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  Tehama Golf Club

  25000 Vía Malpaso, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

  The culinary and operations team at Tehama prides itself on creating memorable occasions and special moments. Throughout the year, members and their guests can choose from a wide range of original social events. Holidays and customary occasions are handled elegantly. Private gatherings, business outings, and wedding festivities are just a few of the options Tehama has to offer. The ideal setting to celebrate any and all of life's significant occasions is provided by a workforce that is creative, professional, and anti-ordinary. Working with the best in the business emphasizes the excellence that Teháma's visitors have come to expect. Every event is an effortless masterpiece because of our collaboration with trusted vendors. Teháma can accommodate any kind of event thanks to its highly personalized service and abundance of amenities. The devil is in the details, from tasteful lighting fixtures to sweeping textiles, gorgeous linens to carefully chosen outdoor flooring. There is no room for error.

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  Canary Hotel Santa Barbara

  31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

  • Spaces for 40-225 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 7 Hotels
  • 7 Total Spaces

  Set in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the Kimpton Canary Hotel is a boutique luxury property that brings Spanish Colonial architecture and California coastal warmth together in a single setting. The hotel sits steps from State Street and the Santa Barbara courthouse, drawing on the region's "American Riviera" character for weddings, corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and milestone events of every scale. Seven dedicated event spaces span more than 7,300 square feet, accommodating groups from intimate 10-person boardroom sessions to receptions of up to 225 guests. The Riviera Ballroom anchors the indoor offering with nearly 2,000 square feet of Mediterranean-accented space suited for seated dinners and full receptions. The Channel Islands room and Valley Room provide mid-size options, while the rooftop terrace — with its outdoor fireplace and 360-degree views sweeping from the Pacific to the Santa Ynez Mountains — hosts ceremonies and cocktail receptions under the open sky. In-house catering is provided by the hotel's own Finch & Fork culinary team, and the full restaurant is available for private buyouts. A dedicated events team works with clients from initial planning through the day of the event.

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  Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront - Stanford Hotels

  600 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Nothing is more essential to the Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront than bringing people together in an amazing way for wedding ceremonies and celebrations. Allow our talented Catering and Events Team Members to take care of every detail possible and make your day a dream come true, from traditional to cultural to LGBT weddings. Stunning facilities and picturesque locations will make you feel more than welcome, whether it's a small, personal event or a lavish affair. Everything from tiny, personal gatherings to enormous, magnificent weddings can be held here. Custom built-in lighting features create a spectacular impact in our 11,000 square foot event venue. Wow your guests with a once-in-a-lifetime event! Our all-inclusive wedding packages take the stress out of preparing while still allowing your creativity to shine. Local Bay Area flavors and products are featured on carefully curated meals that will gratify any pallet. Allow us to create a wedding that reflects your family's culture and customs, resulting in an authentic event for everybody. Our experienced chef can produce delectable foreign food or collaborate with an approved outside caterer to guarantee that every detail is taken care of!

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  Motte Historical Museum Inc The Barn

  28380 CA-74, Romoland, CA 92585, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  The Motte Historical Museum — The Barn is a one-of-a-kind event venue set inside Romola Farms Barn, a landmark structure on Highway 74 in Menifee, California. Built in 1985 by Leon E. Motte using salvaged materials, the barn honors the Motte family's legacy as one of the Perris Valley's earliest pioneering families, tracing roots to the late 1880s. Today the space blends agricultural heritage, Route 66-era nostalgia, and a curated collection of vintage automobiles — from a 1910s-era fleet through cars of the 1960s — into a distinctive backdrop for weddings, celebrations, and private events. The Barn accommodates both indoor and indoor-outdoor gatherings of varying sizes. Rental packages include tables and chairs, a professional dance floor, a wedding arch, janitorial setup and breakdown, a licensed security officer, and an in-house coordinator. Couples may bring their own licensed vendors or choose from the museum's preferred professionals. Located along Route 74 and recognized as a Best of Inland Empire venue, the Barn offers a setting that is at once historically rooted and warmly festive — where antique automobiles share the floor with dancing guests and candlelit tables.

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  Whimsy Pasadena

  40 Mills Pl, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA

  • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The concept began with a simple question: "Where should my party be held?" When that question was posed, the answer was not so straightforward. Something nearby, cute, and affordable where you can put your personal stamp on your celebration was clearly missing from the local party scene. Whimsy Pasadena was created with a lot of vision, love, and thinking. A location to celebrate a special occasion in the most intimate way imaginable outside of your home. We sincerely hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We enjoy spending time with our families, trying new restaurants, and exploring our lovely city of Pasadena when we're not busy scheduling events. 2,000 square feet - in the heart of Old Town Pasadena - beautiful, bright windows for natural light - sandwiched between two free 90-minute parking lots Four rectangular tables, four 60' round tables, four cocktail rounds, and 100 foldable chairs are included in the package. - iPod/iPhone docking station - There are three television sets in the room. - Refrigerator in the prep room - Wireless Internet access -100 folding chairs - Sound System w/ iPhone hookup - Three TV's - Prep room with refrigerator - WIFI

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  Corinthian Grand Ballroom

  196 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

  • Spaces for 250-300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Your Premier Wedding Venue The Corinthian Grand Ballroom has smaller places for rehearsal dinners, day of preparations, and bridal party suites, as well as various lavish wedding and reception venues. Depending on your concept for your dream wedding day, our expansive venue can be set in a variety of ways. We have facilities that can accommodate small gatherings of close family and friends to large gatherings of up to 250 people with a dance floor or 300 people without. Our catering experts and committed personnel are ready to help you create the perfect occasion, complete with a delectable meal from our broad menu. The Grand Ballroom has a magnificent 50-foot ceiling with enormous oak beams and exquisitely crafted gold leaf grill-work panels. Six glass and wrought-iron lanterns dangle from the ceiling like gigantic luminous earrings, surrounded by 30-foot palm palms strung with string lights for added glitz and glam. A stage with a carved stone proscenium encasing crimson velvet curtains can be found at the front of the room. A spectacular hand-carved balcony can be found at the back of the apartment. You and your loved ones can dance the night away on the built-in dance floor in this room. Let us help you make it an event to remember. When you host an event at The Corinthian Grand Ballroom, you can expect a full-service experience. From the pre-planning stages until the conclusion of your event, our venue rental price includes an experienced management staff. A day-of event coordinator will be assigned to you to assist with logistics and vendor management so that you can concentrate on the more important aspects of your event. We have a full list of preferred suppliers who can provide anything from floral design, entertainment, audio/visual services, rentals, valet services, and anything else you can think of to help make your event a success.

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  Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale

  900 Hamlin Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA

  With our magnificent wedding locations around the United States and beyond, each of our international hotel properties will take your wedding to refined heights. You are looking for perfection. We follow through on our promises. It is an honor for us to host your special day, and we take it very seriously. Gather in one of our well-kept courtyards or gardens for a ceremony. In our magnificent ballrooms, you can dine and dance. Our creative cuisine, warm hospitality, and beautiful settings combine to create an occasion that you and your guests will remember fondly for years. We are at your disposal. We assist with wedding planning at several Sonesta locations. Our wedding planners can handle everything from pre-event tasting meals to multi-tiered cakes, as well as roving wait staff and a dedicated photographer, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy your special day! Even the slightest details are important. Let us take care of the finer points–introducing tiny wedding and minimony advertising throughout these times of social isolation and beyond. Hosting Meetings Made Easy and Safe Our Pledge: Sonesta is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for our customers and employees. We worked with our partners to create a 4-step approach: Higher Health Safety Standards - Hotels certified by Sharecare VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide - Enhanced cleaning and sanitization using electrostatic misting technology - Stay Safe with Sonesta program Redesigned Event Planning Setup Solutions - Redesigning our spaces to facilitate proper social distancing - Partnered with CSG offering COVID testing services Expanded Meeting Technology Hybrid Solutions - On-site technology and hybrid solutions powered by our AV partners - Coming soon - new hybrid / virtual technology resources to guide you and implement the appropriate digital solution for your event Enhanced Hospitality & Programming - Flexible F&B programming - New all inclusive packages coming soon…

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  Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach

  1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA

  • 1 Restaurant

  At Il Fornaio, we offer elegant private and semi-private dining spaces, along with a wide range of specialized menus and services to match our authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. Our experienced staff will with closely with you to create a memorable event. Along with creating a menu and reserving a dining area befitting your occasion, our team - including our on-site Event Coordinator - will guide you in creating a the perfect celebration to match your budget and group size. There’s never any room rental fee. In addition to the dining areas listed here, the entire restaurant is available for buyout for large special events. Founded in Italy in 1972, Il Fornaio Authentic Italian Restaurants are located throughout the United States and aim to provide guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy. Each location has been designed specifically for the communities we serve, so restaurant hours, menus & reservation sizes available may vary by location. Large parties, private dining groups & special events are welcome at every one of our locations. Using the freshest ingredients & traditional cooking techniques, each Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with award-winning wine lists & crafted cocktails in beautiful settings located throughout the west coast. All 20 kitchens are supervised & guided by Veneto native Executive Chef Maurizio Mazzon using multi-generational family recipes & preparations that Italians have mastered over centuries. These ideals are best demonstrated by Festa Regionale, our monthly exploration of the food & wine of the 20 diverse regions of Italy. This passion for authenticity has been fostered for over 20 years. Il Fornaio also operates two restaurants as Canaletto Ristorante Veneto, located in Newport Beach, CA & in the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The home office is located in Corte Madera, CA.

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