Il Fornaio - Sacramento

Il Fornaio - Sacramento reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Robert VIP

   New York City22 reviews

   3.0

   Dined today

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

   What is the point of having a reservation when you need to wait 20 mins to be seated with no information as “we are a bit backed up”.. “feel free to go to the bar if you want”.. etc. Nope just kept us standing there. Also you are given to choice at the time of reservation or at check in if you want to sit in the main area of shoved into semi open atrium. Terrible management. Great food.
   

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   Jennifer Rose

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   This restaurant is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Sacramento. The decor, the food, the service everything is just incredible.
   

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   Larry

   Sacramento1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Chef, manager and wine rep went “out of their way” to give us a memorable experience!
   

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   Pat

   Sacramento17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We had reservations for 2 tables of six at 4:30. Whenwe arrived we were told we would have to be seated in two different rooms even though the restaurant was less than 20% filled. When we questioned that, the hostess had a HUGE attitude and said that we had a reservation for 12. When we pushed back on that she finally spoke to the manager who finally seated us at two adjacent tables. Until we left at 6:0, no neee see by large tables were filled. Our waiter was very good as was the food. However, first impressions mean a lot and this young woman needs some help with her service level and attitude.
   

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   Shirley

   Palm Springs5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We had a great waiter and the food was delicious. Cannot wait until we will go back for another amazing dinner.
   

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   DaveB VIP

   Sacramento4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We both had Lasagna. It was a very delicious recipe. Sauce was tasty and smooth - not acidic like other sauces. Service was excellent - Rosalinda was wonderful. We’ll be back, especially during Kings season.
   

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   Mitch VIP

   Sacramento56 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Always great food by an attentive staff. We appreciate the $25 corkage too!
   

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   Tom

   Sacramento7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

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

   Great food and excellent service. Wonderful atmosphere.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Sacramento7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 March 2025

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

   Excellent food, excellent service as always -especially like having easy parking along with a great meal.
   

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    Al

    Sacramento36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

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

    Great Food! Wonderful Staff! Can say enough about how fantastic our experience was/is!!
    

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