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Il Fornaio - Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

4.6
4.6
1885 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 54 times today
You're in luck! We still have 2 timeslots left
Additional seating options
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from state of the art oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Il Fornaio offers parking in front of the restaurant, street parking and covered parking in the Santa Clara garage one block from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - Santa Clara delivers a delightful dining experience with "great service and delicious food." Guests frequently praise attentive staff like Manny, John, and Yuli for their exceptional service. The atmosphere is inviting, and the menu includes standout dishes like "soft and not chewy calamari" and "fantastic lobster ravioli." Despite some parking challenges and occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a popular choice for special occasions and regular visits.
1,885 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was great. Everyone was attentive and helpful. Would recommend and be back again.

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  2. Dagmar

    VIP

    San Francisco

    100 reviews

    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening and pizza dinner, preceded by a scrumptious pear salad. The noise level was quite high, but otherwise all good

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  3. AshishK

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our celebration dinner. Great service and amazing host. Nooria was very helpful and Argent (our server) was very courteous. He went above and beyond to ensure that we were taken care of.

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  4. Julie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    While at the restaurant we had great service and food. Manny was terrific. He made great recommendations and was attentive to our needs.

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  5. Arthur

    VIP

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The portions are skimpy for the main dishes, especially considering the prices. Our service was excellent tonight.

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  6. Dennis

    VIP

    San Francisco

    229 reviews

    5.0

    229 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent evening. It has become a much more expensive restaurant post-pandemic (Bistecca for $75!), but the food is excellent and the service friendly and efficient. The only quibble was that the busboy took our water glasses without asking if we were finished. Otherwise, no complaints.

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  7. Ralph

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OutStanding! Wife and I had a Great experience here. I have Never had Calamari that was so soft and not chewy. She had the special lobster ravioli and I had gnocchi. Both were FanTastic! Tiramisu was UnReal. I have not had Tiramisu that was that good outside on NYC or Philadelphia where I grew up. There were so many things that I want to try and can't wait to go back! Loved it.

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  8. robert

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter John was amazing. We went on Valentine's Day and the service was great. We were not rushed to turn the table. John was attentive and very friendly. We enjoyed everything about our experience. My wife and I frequent this location because every time we go we have a great experience.

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  9. Nanette

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    **A Wonderful Dining Experience at Il Fornaio - Santa Clara!** Our dinner at Il Fornaio - Santa Clara was made extra special by our fantastic server, John Orrock. From the moment we sat down, John greeted us with a warm smile and genuine friendliness. He was incredibly attentive, ensuring that everything was perfect throughout our meal. What truly impressed us was that he even remembered my husband from a visit a year ago—such a personal touch! The food was absolutely delicious! My seafood linguine was a standout—the prawns and scallops were huge, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. Every bite was a treat! Great food, amazing service, and a welcoming atmosphere—thank you, John, for making our evening so memorable. We’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Tracy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Uggh. Not sure what happened with Il Fornaio. I take my clients there all the time. The food has gotten terrible. For $32 the pasta with pesto dish was HORRIBLE. The sauce was bland and oily. The chicken was cut uneven and dry. Sooo disappointing. I’m not going back. Our server, Tatiana was very good. Friendly and attentive. Just super disappointing

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 217-8844.

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara is rated 4.6 stars by 1885 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 54 times today
You're in luck! We still have 2 timeslots left
Additional seating options
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

2752 Augustine Dr, # 120, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2901

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Il Fornaio offers parking in front of the restaurant, street parking and covered parking in the Santa Clara garage one block from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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