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Il Fornaio - Burlingame, Burlingame, CA

Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.4
4.4
4473 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 53 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (650) 375-8000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Maurizio Mazzon
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: kchlubna@ilfo.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Event Coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in a warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We look forward to helping you plan your next memorable occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Marina Casey : (650) 375-8016
  • Area
    Burlingame
  • Cross Street
    Donnelly Ave., 1 block N. of Burlingame Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee of $9 per car.
  • Public transit
    Burlingame Cal-Trans Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Il Fornaio - Burlingame offers "excellent service" and a "beautiful ambiance," making it a favorite for celebrations. Guests appreciate the "tremendous food" and festive atmosphere, especially during holidays. While some mention noise levels and occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's "consistent quality" and "wonderful dining experience" have kept patrons coming back for over 20 years.
4,473 Reviews
  1. Greg

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Bland food! It’s a chain and nobody seems to care about the food. Very loud.

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  2. Sofia

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A group of six went for a birthday dinner. I was disappointed with the food, it took a very long time to arrive, when it did the food was cold so we had to send it back.

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  3. Eva

    VIP

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Fornaio is one of our go-to restaurants. We ate here for a Friday-date night. When I made our reservation through Open Table, I requested for a table by the window. They obliged. Our table was perfect! We ordered the Calamari Fritti as appetizer. It came hot and crunchy, definitely freshly made. My husband ordered the Linguine Mare, came piping hot and the seafood was so fresh. I ordered the Toscana Pollo, roasted half chicken with mashed potatoes and veggies. Not hot, just lukewarm, but I still enjoyed it.. We also ordered the Bread Pudding to-go and that was very good. The service was okay, they are busy so we have to wait for our main dishes. Overall, we had a great experience at Il Fornaio in Burlingame, and we love the ambience. We will be back.

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  4. Kenny

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service as always. I’ve been there several times in the past and have received the excellent food and service.

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  5. Frances

    VIP

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Il Fornaio. We've been in several over the last 20 years - Burlingame being our favorite. We noted during our meal yesterday evening hat we have never had a disappointing meal at any Il Fornaio. The food is consistently good - hot, tasty delivered promptly and looks good on the plate. Also the cocktails are delicious. Unfortunately for me - they also serve delicious bread when you arrive. Service is attentive but never intrusive.

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  6. Dan

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant and it is in our regular rotation. On Tuesday, we visited to support their LAs Angela’s Fire Fighter fundraiser. Il’Fornaio was up to its normal excellence with delicious food and service. As a public safety professional, I appreciate the good will and support Il Fornaio provides during major emergencies and national disasters.

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  7. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Fornaio consistently does a really great job.

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  8. Shannon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was really odd. The server seemed to be in a major hurry even though we were seated well ahead of our reservation and they weren’t super busy. My sister literally had to grab the bread off of her bread plate while the server was pulling the plate away. Our food was brought to us about 5 minutes after ordering it. It was really odd. Every step was rushed. We sat down at 6pm and were out the door at 6:40. We wanted to relax and spend time together, but felt so rushed, we just left. The food itself was very, very bland. Two of us had the risotto, which came out with black rice. Unsure why. Came with prawns and scallops. Nothing on the plate had flavor. Another one had pesto pasta, also with no flavor. And the pizza was ok, just very limp. Definitely do not recommend this place

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  9. Karen

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the waiter was wonderful and the booth was very comfortable

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  10. Tracey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was choppy, food was cold, but GM was accommodating

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Burlingame offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 375-8000.

Il Fornaio - Burlingame is rated 4.4 stars by 4473 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

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Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Burlingame

327 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Donnelly Ave., 1 block N. of Burlingame Ave.
  • Area
    Burlingame
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee of $9 per car.
  • Public transit
    Burlingame Cal-Trans Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Maurizio Mazzon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 375-8000
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: kchlubna@ilfo.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Event Coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in a warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We look forward to helping you plan your next memorable occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Marina Casey : (650) 375-8016
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