Il Fornaio - Palo Alto

Il Fornaio Restaurant Review

Il Fornaio once monopolized the restaurant scene in Palo Alto, being among the first San Francisco operations to open branches on the Peninsula. It's busy most of the time, and the din can be exasperating. Il Fornaio makes excellent crusty breads, hearty mushroom polenta, competent grilled dishes and delicious pastas. Two standouts are the rotisserie rabbit with polenta and the lobster-filled...

Posted on November 04, 2011. Brought to you by gayot.

Yes! We know it's a big California chain and we generally avoid those but, c'mon, these guys win all kinds of awards, everything's fresh, the menu is pretty interesting and, at the very least, satisfying with a good wine pairing. You could do a lot worse around here. This one's located in the courtyard of the Garden Court Hotel and draws an older but not boring crowd, by any means. This is the...

Posted on September 16, 2011. Brought to you by blackbookmag.

Wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas make this Italian chain a popular lunch and dinner destination in downtown Palo Alto.

In Short
Situated next to the Garden Court Hotel, Il Fornaio draws a steady crowd with its Tuscan-style courtyard and bright, modern European ambience. Simple appetizers like bruschetta...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on September 08, 2004. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

60

Good ambiance, and a busy place. We met for some pre dinner drinks, waitress very attentive, but the prices a bit steep. 3 soft drinks $24.....needless to say won’t be back.

Posted by Glyndwr100 on April 02, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Good Food at Good Prices

Average Rating

80

Food and service were excellent and we'd go back. The decor was pleasant and chairs were very comfortable. I'd suggest this place to anyone.

Posted by PlaneLar on March 31, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Good Italian food

Average Rating

80

As a party of four, everyone cleaned their plate the food was so good. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. The ravioli and the risotto special were delicious. We were seated very close to the open kitchen so it was quite...

Posted by dkap2016 on March 30, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Very nice

Average Rating

80

I had the duck. My wife, father and son has the seafood linguini. Excellent food. Waitress was very quiet and seemed tired. Was surprised when they would only refill my soda once without charge. They said it was their policy. They were very polite about...

Posted by Tom C on March 27, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Friendly service, comfortable atmosphere, good food and wine

Average Rating

80

This place has been around forever, and it is always a good choice. They are kind to children and to your fussy grandparents. Service is warm and personable, the dining areas are well-designed and decorated without being over-the-top or uncomfortable, and the food, while never...

Posted by Neni10 on March 18, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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Posted on February 01, 2017. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Ilfornaio was founded in 1997, and is located at 520 Cowper St Ste 101 in Palo Alto. Additional information is available at www.ilfornaio.com or by contacting Steve Boyden at (650) 853-3888.

Posted on February 01, 2017. Brought to you by dandb.

Alcohol: Full Bar

Posted on February 01, 2017. Brought to you by showmelocal.

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