This profile has not been claimed by the business owner or representative.
Claim this business to update business information, get appointment requests, engage visitors with web chat, and more!
Il Fornaio
- Italian
- San Jose, CA
About this business
Il Fornaio is a lovely, elegant and affordable Italian restaurant located in the luxurious Sainte Claire Hotel. The menu offers a wide range of pastas and wood-fired meat dishes. The bar selection and wine list are extensive. You can relax until midnight over a drink and a plate of lamb chops, or roll in for some mouth-watering baked goods for breakfast. The decor is elegant but not overbearing. The Saint Claire Hotel is a fantastic place for receptions, bridal showers and parties. The restaurant caters to all events at the ... read more
Location details
302 S Market St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Best Italian – Butternut squash ravioli, a hard thing to make but this place does it the best I have found. It's broken up with tomato sauce that breaks up the flavors enough to make it anything but mundane (as this dish can be without a savory break). A friend has had their Vodka pasta dish and loved it as well. For the price the attentive service is what you's expect, they clean off the table, are evtremely attentive, serve you with their other hand behind the back, turn the plate just do the main part is in front of you. ... read more
I would only go if it's the only place downtown SJC that can accomodate you... – Was there last Saturday, and I have to say that I was very disappointed in both the service and the food. The menu was very comprehensive, but all four of us thought the food was below average. I had the lasagna, which was probably one of the worst ones I've had in a restaurant. My wife ordered the pappardelle with "wild boar", which must have been not only wild, but also difficult to hunt because it couldn't be found in the dish. All of us had ... read more
Great tasty Pizza snd lazy service.. – Me, my wife and two teenage doughters visitied the San Jose location for a lunch on Sunday. The dining area itself was rather impressive, roomy, nice decoration, and very Italian athmosphere. Very nice! However, the great expectations started to fade away due to lazy service. Everything was done slowly. All together we ended up waiting 40 minutes before the food was served eventually.. The food was OK but did not meet expectations either. Ravioli was heated to right temperature but kind... read more
Excellent Food, Great Ambiance – Il Fornaio is an excellent restaurant with fabulous flavors, great service and a very inviting ambiance. The food is authentic Italian- D E L I C I O U S. They also offer reasonable size portions, not supersized heart attack specials with a 12 gallon drum of soda allowing you to feed your entire family and bring home "a doggie bag" to feed a small country for under 20 bucks. The food is meant to be savored to allow you to enjoy several courses. While the food is not cheap, it is priced to kee... read more
Bolognese Very Good – Attitude at the door! Hostess very disengaged. Service at the table lax. No specials or recommendations. Food hot and delicous when it got to the table. Waitresse/waiters don't do it j
Decent Italian – I know it's a chain, but it is quite a step up from your olive garden or macaroni grill. The gnocchi was good and the bread is fresh and delicious. I bought a loaf to take home. There's better food out there, but this a safe bet for an above average meal.
Very Disappointed – After reading glowing recommendations, I decided to give Il Fornaio a try for a friend's birthday. While the ambiance was inviting, I was incredibly disappointed with the food. The caprese salad was flavorful yet extremely small for the price, but the bruschetta was soggy and bland. My friend ordered the ravioli, which arrived stone cold. I ordered the gnocchi, which while warm, were undercooked and flavorless. With such a reputation, I was shocked at the medoicrity of the food. Very disappointed!
italian foods – found it wonderful......great older building.......great aromas..........wine choices great...waiter knowledge wonderful......great food
Authentic pizzas, tasty dishes – We've eaten at Il Fornaio 10-15 times, and we always enjoy the food. We haven't found many such good pizzas in the Bay Area that are authentic. Desserts are also great. On the down side, the service is generally good, but not always. Also: beware of the Palo Alto location: I've been twice, and twice my pasta was not "al dente" (but undercooked), also the service wasn't great.
Frequently asked questions about Il Fornaio
How is Il Fornaio rated?
Il Fornaio has a 4.2 star rating with 1,440 reviews.
When is Il Fornaio open?
Il Fornaio is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Need help? Contact us.
Speak with a specialist to learn how you can grow with Birdeye. We are reachable at profiles@birdeye.com