Il Fornaio- Mountain View

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

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   herta VIP

   San Francisco14 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

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

   It was ok. Food - had various pastas and pizzas - was good. Service average. Rushed and indifferent.
   

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   Anil

   San Francisco20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 14, 2025

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

   Il Fornaio has been our go to for special occasions for many years. The newly opened Mountain View location has kept the quality up in terms of food and drinks. Happy hour every day from 3-5 is a plus.
   

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   Carol VIP

   San Francisco11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

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

   We have begun going to Il Fornaio for birthday dinners, get together with friends, and quiet lunches for the two of us. The meals are always exemplary! We have always enjoyed various dishes and are so impressed that every new dish we try, is excellent!
   

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   Jimmy VIP

   San Francisco22 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

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

   Dear Il Fornaio Management, As a long-standing patron of Il Fornaio, I was somewhat taken aback by several recent modifications to the menu and the implementation of previously unmentioned charges during our visit to the Mountain View location for Mother's Day dinner in 2025. Upon reviewing the menu, I noted the absence of a particular favorite dish. Furthermore, I attempted to order the Il Fornaio salad, an item I believed to be a consistent offering over the years. Instead, I received a mixture containing lettuce, cranberries, avocado, nuts, and garbanzo beans, which I did not find appealing and consequently returned in favor of the Caesar salad. In addition, the customary bread basket, for which Il Fornaio was well-regarded and which my children always enjoyed for its variety, has been replaced. We were presented with a small serving of four pieces of a single type of bread, accompanied by a charge of $4. As a loyal customer, I must express my disappointment with this alteration. I also observed the addition of a 3% surcharge designated for employee benefits. While I understand the importance of such provisions, it is regrettable that corporate Il Fornaio appears to be shifting this responsibility directly to its clientele. Notwithstanding these concerns, I found the quality of the other dishes we ordered and the service we received to be satisfactory. It is, however, disheartening that certain recent changes have negatively impacted the overall customer experience. Sincerely, Jimmy Dworkin
   

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   Shirley

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

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

   Overall, my family enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day lunch. The food were great and our waitress, Paola was really friendly and helpful with our orders. Personally, I think it was a little bit too noisy for me on that day when the restaurant was practically full. That said, I enjoyed the food and the friendly service that I will definitely come back again.
   

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   Allison

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

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

   We made a last minute reservation for 7 people to celebrate a graduation, and they were very nice to provide us with a private room. The food and service were both fantastic. Very courteous and knowledgeable regarding information about vegetarian dishes.
   

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   Jim

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   excellent service, friendly, attentive, good food.
   

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   Joanne

   San Francisco10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Food was delicious but server had too many tables seated at same time so was very stressed and busy. Also we were seated by the window to the outdoor dining area in which there was a party going on with loud DJ music. Otherwise I will detesting in hopes of better conditions since food was outstanding
   

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   Maria

   Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   This location never disappoints. The food and service are consistently great.
   

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    Jan VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

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

    We were a party of 10 in the small party room celebrating 2 birthdays. And celebrate we did with the wonderful help of the Il Fornaio staff. This restaurant just always gets it right!! How do they do it? Our server, Paula (sorry if I got that wrong) was superb. A sense of humor and right on with her suggestions for drinks and meals. The food was served piping hot and was the usual wonderful meal. We had a variety of meals including appetizers and drinks, and everyone in my party loved it. Thank you Il Fornaio for doing such a nice job....AGAIN!!!
    

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