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Il Fornaio - San Jose, San Jose, CA

Il Fornaio - San Jose

4.4
4.4
4192 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
Il Fornaio means 'The Baker' in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique dining experience. 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. Repeat winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (408) 271-3366
  • Website
    http://ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-san-jose/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Suttle
  • Catering
    Il Fornaio offers full service off-site catering. Please contact the Il Fornaio catering department at (408)271-3350.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio San Jose offers 3 private dining rooms inside the restaurant, accommodating groups from 5-35. Contact the Event Coordinator at BanquetsSJ@ilfo.com or 408-271-3351 for information on how to book a private party.
  • Private party contact
    Kaci Peel: (408) 271-3351
  • Location
    302 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
  • Area
    San Jose
  • Cross Street
    San Carlos St.
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available, and there are several public parking lots in the area.
  • Public transit
    City bus and light rail stops are located nearby
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

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What 4,192 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - San Jose offers "excellent food" and an inviting atmosphere, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Guests praise the "wonderful dining experience" with standout service, especially from staff members like Ihab. The restaurant is "great for a romantic date" and business meetings alike.

4,192 Reviews

  1. Debbie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere!! Great food!! Friendly and professional staff!! We'll be back!!

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  2. Shari

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal at Il Fornaio in San Jose was very disappointing. I used to come to this restaurant many years ago and was excited to see it downtown. The food was mediocre at best. Overcooked, too much oil, and not the food I remember, and very expensive.

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  3. Michael

    Palm Springs

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined before going to Performing Arts Center and had a large booth that had to be accessed from both sides for service with no way around the booth without the waiter having to circle around through another section of the restaurant. A very cumbersome arrangement. Waiter did his best, but we would have been much more comfortable at a table with six chairs, of which there were plenty available at 5:15. It has been a while since I have dined at Il Fornaio and it sees that the prices are high for the pasta dishes, but I suppose the overhead near the Convention Center and and being attached to a Hyatt forces prices up. Can’t justify more than 4 stars overall, but again; not the servers fault.

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  4. Perlie

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, excellent service, I wish they start the Christmas buffet like it was before Covid. My family has been waiting for that event to come back.

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  5. Ed

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greatest meal I've had in a long time! Great server. Even though it was very busy. Thank you you.

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  6. Imani

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was mid, prices were too high for the quality of food

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  7. Heidi

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here after seeing the Nutcracker and got seated quickly. The server was pleasant and the food came quickly and was hot and flavorful. The issue was that the server seemed to have a lot of tables and we had to flag him or someone else down several times for water and butter. Although we love Il Fornaio, we will be going to other locations in the future.

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  8. Corey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner and wonderful service. What more can I say? The room is beautiful in one of the most beautiful buildings in San Jose. I have been going here for many years and it is still my favorite restaurant.

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  9. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My sister and I had dinner here before going to the symphony around the corner at California Theater. The location was great as we could just walk from the restaurant to the symphony. It was a busy night with 3 holiday parties. Service felt rushed but polite. Food was good. Especially, carpaccio appetizer and lamb.

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  10. Todd

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Typical Italian dishes served with a new strong chili powder spicy flavor. Not good. Pasta wasn't cooked properly - al dente is good - crunchy and cold is not.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - San Jose offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 271-3366.

Il Fornaio - San Jose is rated 4.4 stars by 4192 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 36 times today

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Google Map for Il Fornaio - San Jose

302 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Carlos St.
  • Area
    San Jose
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available, and there are several public parking lots in the area.
  • Public transit
    City bus and light rail stops are located nearby
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Suttle
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    http://ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-san-jose/
  • Phone number
    (408) 271-3366
  • Catering
    Il Fornaio offers full service off-site catering. Please contact the Il Fornaio catering department at (408)271-3350.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio San Jose offers 3 private dining rooms inside the restaurant, accommodating groups from 5-35. Contact the Event Coordinator at BanquetsSJ@ilfo.com or 408-271-3351 for information on how to book a private party.
  • Private party contact
    Kaci Peel: (408) 271-3351
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