Il Fornaio
Il Fornaio
This 5-course meal includes:Minestra di Finocchio 2 cups of baby fennel & garbanzo bean soup withpotatoes, carrots & fregolaInsalata di Polipo con Fregola crispy octopus atop fregola salad with wild fennel& lemon garlic extra-virgin olive oilRisotto con Bottarga carnaroli rice with fresh crab, artichoke, bottarga& extra-virgin olive oilCosticine dAgnello al Mirto grilled lamb chops served with mirto sauce, grilled asparagus, pomodorini gratinati & fregolaPanna Cotta al Mirto fresh blueberry custard with mirto liqueur sauce & bite-size honey-orange & toasted almond squaresFreshly Baked Bread
baby fennel & garbanzo bean soup with potatoes, carrots & fregola
crispy octopus atop fregola salad with wild fennel & lemon garlic extra-virgin olive oil
carnaroli rice with fresh crab, artichoke, bottarga& extra-virgin olive oil
grilled lamb chops served with mirto sauce, grilled asparagus, pomodorini gratinati & fregola
fresh blueberry custard with mirto liqueur sauce & bite-size honey-orange & toasted almond squares
baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried; served with spicy marinara
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata; roasted cherry tomatoes; salsa tartufata & stracciatella cheese
fried macaroni al formaggio bites with mozzarella, white cheddar & grana padano; served over marinara
sliced meats including mortadella with pistachios, prosciutto di parma, wild boar salame & spicy salame; served with caponata, grana padano, grilled ciabatta & marinated olives
imported burrata with prosciutto di parma, arugula, ciabatta croutons & basil olive oil
beef meatballs baked in tomato sauce; served over soft polenta & topped with provola affumicata
ahi tuna, white balsamic dressing, avocado, spring onions & micro arugula; served with grilled ciabatta
thinly sliced raw certified piedmontese beef, shaved grana padano, capers & wild arugula; drizzled with lemon olive oil
roasted cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil
fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano; served with tartar sauce & spicy marinara
light & crispy low-gluten flatbread topped with mozzarella, grana padano, provola affumicata & gorgonzola
Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
romaine lettuce, grana padano & croutons with housemade caesar dressing
organic red & gold beets with red wine vinaigrette, wild arugula, toasted walnuts, goat cheese & lemon-olive oil dressing
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil olive oil
wild arugula, couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers & raisins with lemon-olive oil dressing
baked pear salad with organic baby lettuces, seedless red grapes, gorgonzola, pecans & pomegranate dressing
mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
provola affumicata, tomato sauce, grilled eggplant, grana padano & fresh basil
spicy salame, gorgonzola, mozzarella, tomato sauce & oregano
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved grana padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil
mozzarella, italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & grana padano
large corkscrew pasta with roasted tomato sauce & stracciatella cheese
curly-edged flat pasta in a ragu of octopus, squid & shrimp in light tomato sauce with white wine & capers
egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & grana padano
thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & trebbiano wine
twisted short pasta with chicken breast, white truffle oil, porcini & champignon mushrooms, parsley & grana padano-cream sauce
pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano & bchamel; baked in the oven
ravioli filled with rainbow chard, kale, onions & pecorino cheese; served with shiitake mushrooms, chopped tomatoes & crispy leeks
ravioli filled with braised short ribs & grana padano; tossed in a root vegetable & veal demi-glace
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sauted spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
free-range rosemary chicken; served with roasted cauliflower & yukon gold potatoes
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
mediterranean seabass fillet with white wine lemon caper butter sauce; served with sauted haricots verts & roasted yukon gold potatoes
breaded veal with prosciutto di parma, grana padano & brown butter sage sauce; served with sauted spinach & mashed potatoes
mixed grill of fish fillet, scallops & shrimp topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with broccolini, baby carrots & roasted yukon gold potatoes
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy peppercorn brandy sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
treviso-style tiramisu` with ladyfingers soaked in rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone & topped with a dusting of cocoa powder
chocolate sponge cake layered with chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline and chocolate glaze
cheesecake with mixed berries & graham cracker crust; served with strawberry compote
Features 2 Pizzas of your choice & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramis
Features Pollo Toscano & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramis
Features Salmone alla Griglia* & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramis
dessert
food, salads, salad
grilled fish, grilled seafood, food, fish, seafood
pasta dish, food, pasta
bbq chicken, poultry, chicken, food, chicken wings, fried chicken, bbq wings, chicken wings and fried chicken, fried chicken wings
food, burritos and wraps
food, dessert
Insalata Regina with Salmon
Inside interior
CAPRESE TRADIZIONALE
Christmas tree inside the entrance of the restaurant.
Linguine Mare Chiaro
Griglata Misto
Outdoor seating
Linguine Mare Chiaro subbed w/ Casarecce Pasta
Brasato Al Vino Rosso
Tagliatelle Bolognese with egg pasta and meat ragu
grigliata di pesce misto
food, pizza
Chicken Caesar
Mother's day special sea bass (mashed potatoes, cauliflower)
Linguine mare chiaro (pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in roasted tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & trebbiano wine)
Michael L.
Feb 7, 2025
Very nice Italian place! This is a chain of restaurants that operates in many different locations, so don't be surprised if you see another place with the same name in another city. The seafood mix platter was a great value for the price and featured scampi, scallops, salmon and sea bass with a healthy assortment of broccolini, carrots and potatoes to round out the dish. An excellent choice for a special occasion dinner or a business event!
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Vero R.
Feb 18, 2025
I had high hopes for this restaurant, but for the price, I expected a much cleaner and more polished experience. The atmosphere was nice, but the restaurant itself felt dirty--we were seated next to a wall covered in food spots and drips, and the silverware wasn't clean.The food was good, but service was slow. My drink took so long to arrive that I was basically done eating before my glass of wine showed up. Also, I've never been to an Italian restaurant where you have to pay extra for basic bread (to be fair, it was good, but still).Overall, I probably won't be back--I'm big on cleanliness, and for what they charge, the experience should be much better.
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Pei N.
Jan 29, 2025
Came here to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our server was superb!!!! Her name is MELY. Friendly, quick service and very helpful. She gave us several recommendation and we decided to go for the beef. Turned out that it was a good choice. Also, since it was a celebration and Mely offered us desserts on house - a gelato and tiramisu ! I'm a huge sweet tooth and that was really a big surprise. And of course always worth the calories ;) really appreciate that she's so thoughtful.Really need to give her a big kudos, MELY.Environment The ambient was very good and comfy. It was crowded but wasnt too noisy. Always full capacity, so remember to make reservations !
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Matthew L.
Feb 20, 2025
John the server is amazing!!! Great hospitality, makes you feel like you've been friends for years. Food is great and the experience. John's customer service is on point, I want to hire him for my team, he's that good. Thank you.
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Amanda M.
Jan 25, 2025
The food here was good but I think the price point is a little high for what you get (I paid $80 for pasta with extra chicken and a salad). I enjoyed the pear salad, as it had just the right amount of dressing and toppings (covered but not drenched, wasn't lacking in toppings and everything came together well). As someone that cooks a lot at home, I didn't think the pasta or pesto was anything special to warrant eating out. I also asked for extra protein, and thought it was a little odd they just threw grilled chicken breast on top of the bowl (I guess I was expecting more cut chicken to be mixed in). The service was also OK. I felt like my waitress was over-checking on me when I didn't need anything and that I had to wait / flag her down when I needed her. However, it got pretty busy, especially with big groups and even on a weeknight, so things like that happen. The large groups were probably testament to this place being good for work or birthday dinners, but it wouldn't be my first choice for a more intimate date night!
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Claire R.
Jan 1, 2025
Came here for New Year's Eve with my sister. We used to always eat at the Walnut Creek location and finally got around to going to the Santa Clara one! Very nice interior, server was friendly and frequently checked on us. The food and our seasonal drink was delicious! We had the pane with the olive and tomatoe spread, beet and il fornaio salad, the octopus, cauliflower and a pesto/chicken dish. Everything was fresh with a nice balance of flavor. Portions are generous, neither of us finished. Our drink, Twas the Night, was a light and sweet cocktail with a lovely presentation.One thing, I used to love when they would do special regional menus and would love to have that back. We made a reservation due to the holiday. Parking is easy as they are located in a square and have a lot. Sometimes the lot can be busy since there are many other restaurants and shops in the square.Definitely will be back!
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John A.
Feb 27, 2025
Food service ambience everything was awesome. Look for Manny. I would give 10 stars if Yelp would let me.
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Ernesto R.
Jan 30, 2025
Service and food is really good!We would like to thank our server Mely, we order a pizza that my wife didn't like because the cheese was a bit strong, and she went above and beyond to get us a pizza that we would like.I mentioned this because the oven was already off and the kitchen closing, but she talked with the manager and got us our pizza. She was an amazing server, checking with us several times if we were liking our food and drinks. We will come back for sure, my wife walk out really happy after eating a pizza she loved.
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Nomie K.
Jan 26, 2025
The food was good. This is a go to restaurant when in the Bay Area. The server- John Orrock is what keeps us coming back. His attention to every detail for you as a patron is fabulous. His friendliness, knowledge of the menu, wine, to checking on you and your party to make sure your dining experience is top notch.Lastly, nice touch to have a manager check on your party as your dining experience is about to conclude and truly ask how it was is a nice touch.Rate a 5
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Apple 1.
Jan 24, 2025
Marlene Wonderful service and excellent food; especially the desserts! I will definitely recommend my friends to come. Will come back for more visits and especially for birthday and special events. Thanks you for the table that was put aside for us.
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Rated: 3.9 (963 reviews) · $$$
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