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Il Fornaio - San Jose, San Jose, CA

Il Fornaio - San Jose

4.4
4.4
4186 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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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
  • Location
    302 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
  • 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

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What 4,186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - San Jose offers "excellent food" and an inviting atmosphere, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Guests praise the "wonderful dining experience" with standout service, especially from staff members like Ihab. The restaurant is "great for a romantic date" and business meetings alike.

4,186 Reviews

  1. Christie

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Fornaio is always reliable with a delicious menu and great service!

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  2. Greg

    San Francisco

    1 review

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    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great but you could tell they were short staffed.

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  3. Cornelia

    Fort Lauderdale

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Food was outstanding. Server was excellent.

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  4. Norma

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was amazing, it was Thanksgiving and the staff were very overwhelmed. Even though it took longer than normal to get our drinks and food, our waitress was very apologetic and was working extremely hard to do her job. The food was just ok. For a semi upscale restaurant and inside of a historic hotel, the food was just ok. I would have expected more.

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  5. liz

    Alabama

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Very poor service. Very long waits for food, Beverages. After main meal, dishes were cleared and we wired 30 minutes until we finally flagged down the waiter for a dessert menu. My wine was finally served with dessert. I had to ask for the check 3 times. This used to be our favorite restaurant but we won’t go there again.

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  6. Gary

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been to the San Jose Il Fornaio dozens of times since it opened years ago but would not recommend visiting there on a major holiday (i.e. Thanksgiving Day). The food was very good, as usual, but the service was exceptionally poor. Midway into our meal, which took 3 hours in duration, excluding desert (many things went wrong), we finally ask our waiter if he was new, to which he responded "No, I've been here a month and I'm a fast learner!". Years ago, the service at this location was excellent. Wish that was still so but unfortunately sometimes staff changes are not for the better. All that said, I still highly recommend this location in terms of their food, just avoid a really busy day/event.

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  7. Laurie

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Thanksgiving Dinner. The food was excellent and we appreciated the full dinner options plus additional sides Ala Carte.

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  8. Paul

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a table for 4 reserved. We were taken to our table with no contact from a server until 10 minutes went by. When the server showed up we ordered a bottle of wine. She came back in 5 minutes and we ordered one salad and four dishes. 20 minutes later our one salad arrived for my wife. An hour and 10 minutes later the server sets another salad down in front of my wife thinking she has not had her salad yet. We sent it back and requested our meals. Within 5 minutes our dishes arrived, all cold. We ordered another bottle of wine just to calm our frustrations. Not a good night downtown.

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  9. Ada

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a excellent meal and one of the best service ! Thank you again . A. Budetti .

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  10. Michael

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Food and service always excellent. Perfect early dinner after a matinée show.

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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 4186 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 51 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
  • 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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