Il Fornaio - Roseville

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   Robert

   VIP

   San Francisco

   81 reviews

   3.0

   81 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful setting for Christmas Eve Dinner before Mass at St. Clare’s. Truly, it was tastefully decorated inside and felt like Christmas. The food was average to good. Originally from New York, I am used to delicious and savory Italian Food be it at home or at a restaurant. The Caesar Salad was decent, the pasta dishes just OK. I thought the pasta dishes were overpriced for what they were. I had the Lobster Ravioli, which missed the mark. It was at a price point of $44. I had bought Lobster Ravioli from Costco which was better , and made it with a little virgin olive oil, and fresh grated cheese. That dish at home cost $5.00 to 6.00. The cocktails were too strong. A well balanced cocktail should not taste of alcohol. The wine was OK. The dessert was decent as was my espresso. The service was warm, attentive, and good. Kudos to Carlos. I was clever in saving money when they served me the bill or check. I quickly purchased two $100 virtual gift cards for $85 each, and each one came with a complimentary $20 gift card to be used in January, February, or March. This quick thinking made our dinner more palatable. Overall, a pleasant experience. Also, did the Galleria Valet Parking for $10 which was right next to the restaurant. Worth it when the Galleria is packed with last minute shoppers.
   

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   Eric Hans

   VIP

   San Francisco

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve eaten at several il Fornaio’s over the years. The Roseville property is THE BEST! Cozy decor, and excellent service in bar and dining room. Better cooking than at the other IF’s and better service. (We won’t go to the Walnut Creek IF any longer - poorly managed and not work the value experience.) The Roseville property is outstanding! GO!
   

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   Charlene

   Hawaii

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely experience - service was on point- food was great - plating might be improved- I should have asked for different seating - conversations were difficult without a round or square table- and noise level was not good… slight imperfections will never change always coming back - with all our friends …love the physical ambiance and again the service was wonderful!!!!
   

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   Barbara

   Hawaii

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Il Fornaio continues to be our restaurant of choice for special occasions and holidays because of the excellent food, ambiance and service.
   

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   Michael

   Sacramento

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We had reservations at 5:15 could not get seated till 5:30. Food and drinks were very slow . Waiter was good.
   

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   Ann

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my favorite place to eat in the area. The service and the food are exceptional. I had the gnocchi, which came with a creamy tomato sauce. Awesome! Gnocchi was soft and pillowy. The sauce was perfect. My partner had lasagna. He said it was the best. We are frequent customers. We are never disappointed. I appreciate the changes to the menu to ensure we always have something new to try.
   

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   Barbara

   Hawaii

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every year I take my Granddaughter's on our traditional Christmas shopping trip always beginning with a wonderful lunch at Il Fornaio . Now that they are of drinking age, it is so nice to start the lunch with a glass of wine. This is the 10th year of our tradition and Il Fornaio always lives up to their excellent food, wine, and outstanding service.
   

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   Charr Lee

   Sacramento

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Il Fornaio is always a great place for a special dinner out. The food is always excellent as is the service by the wait staff. I routinely hold a holiday celebration there with the my neighbors every year. It is always a lovely night out.
   

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   Hector

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience will definitely come back again..
   

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    Dana

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Five of us over 70 ladies have made this restaurant our new Christmas tradition. This was our second year. Trent was our server today. He was kind, patient, caring and did an all around great job for us. In fact all the employees today were courteous, hospitable and genuinely cared about our experience today. Thanks to all! Oh, and, yes, the food was scrumptious!!!
    

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