Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Jose / Silicon Valley
  5. San Jose
Il Fornaio - San Jose, San Jose, CA

Il Fornaio - San Jose

4.3
4.3
4191 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 33 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Restaurants you may also like

View all
Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 4,191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - San Jose offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service" and a charming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "delicious Italian dishes" and the restaurant's convenient location near the Performing Arts Center. The staff is often praised for being attentive, ensuring a memorable visit.
4,190 Reviews
  1. Robert

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Zerriett

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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

    Is this helpful?

  3. Jill

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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

    Is this helpful?

  4. Samantha

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were extremely kind and accommodating for my Mother’s birthday lunch! They truly made her feel special. The food was so delicious, but the gnocchi appetizer was our favorite. Will be returning.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Harvey

    VIP

    New Jersey

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
     the food here was very good. Problem is that Online they reference gluten-free options but the only options confirmed were gluten-free pasta. Couldn’t do the chicken or other dishes because of the sauces. Same thing happened with all of the desserts, including gelato? Waitress seemed interested in other things rather than serving us. 

    Is this helpful?

  6. Sandi or Richard

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasant dining experience! Dined with friends and all of us enjoyed our meal and time at Il Fornaio.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Jeff

    VIP

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but our first server was rude and argumentative, which ruined our experience. We will not return any time soon.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Tara

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was over extended and w early saw her. EVERY food plate came out stone cold with no one checking back. This is our second time eating here when in town. Each time very subpar and we love il Fornaio Sac with amazing experiences there. We will skip here moving forward and go to Morton’s instead. Should avoid here

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining at Il Fornaio, particularly in San Jose. My wife loves the RAVIOLI ZUCCA. The San Jose location makes it the best. We also love that the restaurant is located in the Hotel Sainte Claire.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Nancy

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good meal, but disappointed as I quietly told the hostess to tell the waiter that we wanted two bills, as I didn't want it to be awkward.  as I reiterated it to the waiter he said oh we'll deal with that and then he proceeded when it was time to get the bill now who's meal is paid by who and that was not necessary if he had listened to my request.

    Is this helpful?

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 4191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation


Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 33 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo