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Il Fornaio - San Jose, San Jose, CA

Il Fornaio - San Jose

4.4 (4204)
$30 and under
Italian
302 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Jun 25, 2025 only
    Indulge in a 5-course Italian feast perfectly paired with premium Daou wines. Enjoy dishes like mesquite seared ahi tuna, housemade spinach & beet gnocchi in a porcini mushroom cream sauce, braised duck in an orange-demiglace & other chef-curated specialties. With expert wine insights shared throughout the meal, you & your guests are in for an unforgettable evening. $125 per person | price does not include tax, tip & surcharge 3% SURCHARGE – PLEASE NOTE THAT A 3% SURCHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO THE BILL. THIS SURCHARGE IS NOT A GRATUITY FOR THE STAFF BUT ALLOWS US TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS & BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM AMID RISING COSTS & REGULATORY INCREASES. GRAZIE MILLE FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORT.
    Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner Photo

Private dining

Menu

Il Fornaio - San Jose's menu was last updated on 10/5/2023.

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What 4,204 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in San Jose offers a charming dining experience with "excellent service" and "always consistent" food quality. Its convenient downtown location makes it a perfect choice before theater events. Guests appreciate the "beautiful" ambiance and "delicious" Italian dishes, though service can occasionally be slow. A reliable choice for special occasions.
4,204 Reviews

  1. Ali VIP

    Orange County35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to dine and relax! Great food selection With prompt and courteous service. Wine list is not huge, but there are good options there.

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  2. Marilyn

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Nepalese waiter was outstanding. So conversive and kind and great service.

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  3. Chihhaw

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place for business discussion during exhibition week

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  4. Shalaka VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place and keep coming back! Great for my family.

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  5. Dennis

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was friendly and very attentive. The food, including dessert was excellent.

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  6. Judy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I didn’t know it was buffet only. When we arrived no one told us it was buffet only. We were seated in the way back, with zero utensils. Zero directions on where the buffet was , anything. And 15 min later they told us there are no menus it’s buffet only. Then I had to find someone to show us where the buffet is because our server didn’t bother to show us the room. The food is good. Will be back. But service is meh.

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  7. Tony

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mother day was nice but I feel there could have been a little more unique food dishes.

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  8. Luisa

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We go here a lot on special and regular days. Just bummer you have to pay for parking. I used giftcard I purchased from Il Forniao. Waiter are not so familiar processing it end up another person helping. Other wise service is good. Food okay. They have downsize a lot on ther buffet.

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  9. francisco

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve eaten here several times. I like the architecture, it’s old world charm. Their food is always excellent. We had a great Thanksgiving dinner in 2024. I guess it’s one of those days that service is a bit wanting. Today, we went for lunch to celebrate my nephew’s graduation. Our waiter didn’t give us a cocktail list and didn’t ask if we wanted bread (since we wanted both). We had some pasta and weren’t offered Parmesan nor pepper as most restaurants do. I couldn’t say he was busy as there were only 6 tables occupied. I would still eat there again but I hope to receive better service next time.

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  10. Debbie

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a great location in downtown San Jose!! Walkable to California Theatre, National Civic, Hammer Theater, SJ Convention Ctr, Center for the Performing Arts, and a 20-25min walk to SAP Ctr (Shark Tank!!)!!!

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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 4204 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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