
Il Fornaio - Palo Alto
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About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Neighborhood gem
- Charming
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian, Unspecified
- Hours of operationMon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number(650) 853-3888
- Payment optionsAMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- CateringOff-site catering available. Please contact Event Coordinator for more details.
- Private party facilitiesCelebrating 30 years in downtown Palo Alto, Il Fornaio offers 2 private dining rooms and a heated, covered, garden Piazza. Banquet menus for large parties features the best of Il Fornaio's authentic Italian cuisine and Chef Maurizio's signature dishes.
- Private party contactJuli Calderon: (650) 853-3720
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto
- Cross streetUniversity
- Parking detailsValet parking is available for $20. In addition, there is also the hotel parking lot, as well as a public lot available.
- Public transitCal Train
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Il Fornaio's Silver Oak Wine Dinner
Apr 2, 2025 onlyIndulge in a five-course Italian feast perfectly paired with premium wines from Silver Oak. Enjoy dishes like Tortino di Granchio, Pizzoccheri, and Ossobuco di Vitello or Spigola Cilena, followed by Tiramisù al Pistacchio, with expert wine insights shared throughout this unforgettable evening. Price is $175 per person + tax and gratuity.
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What 2,777 people are saying
Il Fornaio - Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.6Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.3Value
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Amir
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sundi VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
4.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
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Jonathan
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Alex
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Toni VIP
San Francisco81 reviews
5.0Dined on March 4, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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PMH1
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0Dined on February 27, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Judie VIP
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0Dined on February 26, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Kelly VIP
Phoenix8 reviews
5.0Dined on February 16, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Tiffany
San Francisco1 review
5.0Dined on February 15, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Veronica
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0Dined on February 11, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
Il Fornaio - Palo Alto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 853-3888.
Il Fornaio - Palo Alto is rated 4.7 stars by 2777 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Additional information
- Cross streetUniversity
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto
- Hours of operationMon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian, Unspecified
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsValet parking is available for $20. In addition, there is also the hotel parking lot, as well as a public lot available.
- Public transitCal Train
- Payment optionsAMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(650) 853-3888
- CateringOff-site catering available. Please contact Event Coordinator for more details.
- Private party facilitiesCelebrating 30 years in downtown Palo Alto, Il Fornaio offers 2 private dining rooms and a heated, covered, garden Piazza. Banquet menus for large parties features the best of Il Fornaio's authentic Italian cuisine and Chef Maurizio's signature dishes.
- Private party contactJuli Calderon: (650) 853-3720