Il Fornaio - Palo Alto

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

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   Richard VIP

   Phoenix121 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Had a very good dinner without children and grandkids. There was something for everyone on the menu and our table in the back room and excellent service made for wonderful evening out. The chicken with mushrooms was a standout and the pasta with fish was a generous portion with plenty of nice seafood. We will be back.
   

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   Amir

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   excellent experience. great food and great service. highly recommended
   

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   Sundi VIP

   San Francisco10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Nice Italian restaurant with decent vegetarian/vegan options. Valet parking and parking garage available close by.
   

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   Jonathan

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

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

   I had Gilberto as a Server tonight and couldn't be more delighted. My guest and I enjoyed a wine flight and a variety of dishes. Thank you Gilberto for giving a great experience. We enjoyed a nice wine flight, gnocci starter (so freaking good), salad, pizza, salmon and dessert. Loved those shots of tequila too! If you go here, ask for Gilberto, Luis or Karen. Each will take great care of you and shout out to the bartender, i forget his name but he has glasses and is awesome! Great experience at Il Fornaio, l can't wait to go back!
   

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   Alex

   San Francisco3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   A highly predictable restaurant experience—good food and service- but nothing unique.
   

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   Toni VIP

   San Francisco81 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

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

   Charming Italian restaurant with excellent food and extensive menu. All our main courses were very good: salmon, risotto, lasagna. Service was excellent. The restaurant is charming.
   

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   PMH1

   Atlanta2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

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

   Very easy, great service. Food was delicious. Look forward to my next visit
   

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   Judie VIP

   San Francisco15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

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

   Il fornao has gone through much improvement in the last two years. The food and service were impeccable and the patio is one of our town's delights. My favorite restaurant. A cozy feel greets you at the door, always.
   

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   Kelly VIP

   Phoenix8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   Such wonderful food and service! We are from out of town and will eat here as much as we can before returning home !
   

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    Tiffany

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

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

    We had a very pleasant experience at Il Fornaio during Valentine’s Day. The staff was very respectful and kind towards us. We made a reservation two weeks in advance for 5:30 and was seated immediately upon arrival. Our server was very enthusiastic in greeting us and checking up on us. The food was amazing! They had a special menu for Valentine’s Day and we had a ravioli with lobster bisque that my partner and I both absolutely loved. The steak was also cooked perfectly medium rare and tasted delicious. We also got their Valentine’s Day dessert that was prepared beautifully with a chocolate cake that melted in your mouth. Loved the whole experience and can’t wait to go back to try the other pastas on their menu!
    

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