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Il Fornaio - San Jose, San Jose, CA

Il Fornaio - San Jose

4.3
4.3
4192 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,192 people are saying

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in San Jose offers an inviting ambiance with "excellent service" and consistently "great food." While some diners noted issues with food and service, many praised the restaurant for "outstanding" dishes and a "friendly" staff. The location is convenient for theatergoers, making it a popular choice for pre-show dining.

4,192 Reviews

  1. Annemarie

    VIP

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was so disappointing! Definitely not what used to be amazing food. Nothing had flavor, felt like re-heated cafeteria food.

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  2. Stephanie

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a lover of Il Fornaio and lasagna…this Il Fornaio is beautiful, their service is amazing! Our server was perfection and the manager, Jeremy was professionally and engaging…the lasagna was inedible…Jeremy was very interested in our feedback and was kind enough to remove the charge from our bill.

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  3. kimberly

    VIP

    Denver

    116 reviews

    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing- the service was particularly outstanding this time- our waitress was so gracious and without us asking, helped us celebrate a milestone for one of our party. Every time we come to San Jose, we always make sure to have at least one dinner here because it is unfailingly wonderful in all respects one could hope for in a dining experience.

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  4. Jenna

    VIP

    Central Coast

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a pleasant time; it was quiet, and we had an excellent breakfast. Great service!

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  5. Curtis

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Calamari appetizer was a bit dry and only came with one choice of sauce, spicy,too spicy for one of our party. My drink glass had a crack in it and they offered me a second complimentary drink. All in all a good experience, as seafood entrees were excellent.

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  6. Siaosi

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and the service was really perfect

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  7. David

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I asked my wife to marry me at this restaurant and so it has emotional meaning to us My Gamberini dish had only 2 shrimp ( in the shell and 4 scallops and a HUGE mound of Polenta way over balanced. My wife's Genovese Salmon was delicious although and our waiter Sergio couldn't have been more accommodating

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  8. Robert

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite location is in Palo Alto. We had a delicious meal. Our small misfortunes were the kids behind my wife, having to ask for more water more than once, and the table choice - close to the kitchen and surrounded by bigger tables - was not conducive to a special date night. Still a charming and memorable experience.

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  9. Zerriett

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ravioli was cold and was sent back to the kitchen.

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  10. Jill

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely horrible!My vodka penne tasted like Mac n Cheese.Our bruschetta appetizer was ice cold and was saturated with olive oil.Parking was almost impossible,Luckly we finally found something far away. FYI restroom is outside of restaurant,have to trek down 3 flights of stairs or wait forever for elevator. Service staff was excellent though

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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 4.3 stars by 4192 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - San Jose

302 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Carlos St.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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