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Il Fornaio - Burlingame, Burlingame, CA

Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.5
4.5
4490 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 375-8000
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-burlingame/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Gerbino
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: mcasey@ilfo.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Event Coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in a warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We look forward to helping you plan your next memorable occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Marina Casey : (650) 375-8016
  • Location
    327 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Area
    Burlingame
  • Cross Street
    Donnelly Ave., 1 block N. of Burlingame Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee of $9 per car.
  • Public transit
    Burlingame Cal-Trans Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 4,490 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Burlingame offers a warm ambiance with "fantastic food and impeccable service." Guests appreciate the fresh, delicious dishes, especially the pasta and calamari. It's a go-to spot for special occasions and celebrations, with attentive staff ensuring memorable experiences. While some report occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience remains highly praised.

4,490 Reviews

  1. Kay Sprinkel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A reliable and very good menu plus good service. We ate outside and it was very pleasant.

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  2. erv

    VIP

    Sacramento

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Gillormo was excellent - above & beyond. We dine at our hometown Il Fornaio on the average three times monthly, but must say the food here tasted better - the calamari, christina pizza & filet mignon you could cut with a toothpick, bread, etc! Very relaxing, no rush upscaled ambience & the lady that seated us was most cordial +.

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  3. Anne

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, food good. Only complaint is the noise level in the restaurant. Hard to have a conversation with the people at your table.

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  4. Wilson

    Central Coast

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Il Fornaio to celebrate my mother’s 99 year old birthday. The light above the table didn’t shine. The manager was very nice and moved us to another table. He then looked for the waiter to serve us. The waiter was really nice and polite, trying to please us. Food was fantastic and portions were good! We have a wonderful time and they gave my mom a complimentary dessert with a candle and wished her a happy birthday with the song. My mom was very happy and left with a fond memory. We’ll definitely go back for dinners and celebrations to come.

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  5. Barbara

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really love dining at I’ll Fornaio. Their Pastas, soups, main dishes and salads are always fresh, perfectly cooked and delicious. All delivered with impeccable service.

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  6. Frank

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have spent many evenings at this restaurant since it's opening and the food is good and pasta dishes are reasonably priced. However, at this visit, all of the pasta dishes were barely warm. The waiter was very personable.

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  7. stan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    186 reviews

    5.0

    186 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good value for quality food. Don’t miss the gelato, outstanding.

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  8. William

    VIP

    Central Coast

    122 reviews

    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu and our server was excellent and very knowledgeable. Will go back.

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  9. VIOLET

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Saturday night after Valentine's Day and the restaurant was busy! As always, Alex made excellent cocktails! The meal was delicious! Our go to restaurant in Burlingame. Love their Happy Hour!

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  10. Lexy

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I love this place And I come here often. I feel that THEY WERE SLAMMED SO it affected these things. Food came out cold. The waitress took forever to order Being drinks , dessert menus and check. I feel like had they not been so busy this wouldn’t have been the case. They told us to be out by 90 minutes. We tried to follow the time frame for the table use but when you don’t get to order on time or get the food fast how could we not have ran over.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Burlingame offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 375-8000.

Il Fornaio - Burlingame is rated 4.5 stars by 4490 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today

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Google Map for Il Fornaio - Burlingame

327 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Donnelly Ave., 1 block N. of Burlingame Ave.
  • Area
    Burlingame
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee of $9 per car.
  • Public transit
    Burlingame Cal-Trans Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Gerbino
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-burlingame/
  • Phone number
    (650) 375-8000
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: mcasey@ilfo.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Event Coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in a warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We look forward to helping you plan your next memorable occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Marina Casey : (650) 375-8016

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