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Il Fornaio - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Il Fornaio - San Francisco

4.0
4
1481 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian 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. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2007.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 986-0100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ivan Giansante
  • Catering
    For delivery and pick-up orders please call 415 986 0100. Full service catering is also available.
  • Private party facilities
    Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. In the tradition of Italy's trattorias, the sights, sounds and aromas of authentic Italian cuisine are recreated fresh everyday at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana.
  • Private party contact
    Ana Ligi: (866) 945-7409
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Cross Street
    Greenwich
  • Parking details
    Parking available on the street as well as parking at a garage located on Sansome St. which is one block over from us.
  • Public transit
    Muni Bus: 10 Townsend; Muni Metro: F Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 1Value

NoiseModerate

1,481 Reviews
  1. Dida

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was excellent as always! This is our favorite place in San Francisco. The service has always been outstanding, as well as the food. We love the quiet elegant ambience. We are so sorry that is closing. Please reconsider!

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  2. Mandy220

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant experience but sadly this location is closing Sunday, Oct.28.

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  3. Chuck

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though they're closing this location, food & service was still great. Sorry to see this location closing. Good Luck to the staff.

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  4. LindaC

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been patronizing since it opened. Sad that it's closing at end of October.

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  5. Antonella

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 2 October 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I'm sad to know this restaurant is closing soon. I've only been once and really enjoyed the ambiance and flavors.

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  6. JohnL

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Initially had an issue with server. Manager quickly stepped on and all was good. Great wine and pasta seafood medley. Scallops were incredible. But the Italian Spumoni for dessert was over the top. Quiet location, quiet ambiance. Pasta dish a little too salty and too much garlic. But overall a very tasty dish loaded with shrimp, clams, scallops, and mussels. I’d easily revisit this restaurant.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good!!

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  8. JohnnyT

    Richmond

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is in a strange location seemingly by itself, but ridesharing got us there. It is pretty much a typical il Fornaio,

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  9. AlexL

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service, easy to find parking at night. What more can you ask for ?

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  10. PaulD

    Orlando

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a very disappointing experience. Having dined at Il Fornaio in Irvine and San Diego previously, we had high expectations about the food and service. Neither was close to the previous meals we had enjoyed at the other locations. The service was average at best as the waiter seemed like he could not wait to leave for the evening and the food was not only tasteless but also undercooked. It probably explains why the restaurant was virtually empty when we arrived at 7 PM.

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Il Fornaio - San Francisco is rated 4 stars by 1481 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Il Fornaio - San Francisco

1265 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Greenwich
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking available on the street as well as parking at a garage located on Sansome St. which is one block over from us.
  • Public transit
    Muni Bus: 10 Townsend; Muni Metro: F Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ivan Giansante
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 986-0100
  • Catering
    For delivery and pick-up orders please call 415 986 0100. Full service catering is also available.
  • Private party facilities
    Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. In the tradition of Italy's trattorias, the sights, sounds and aromas of authentic Italian cuisine are recreated fresh everyday at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana.
  • Private party contact
    Ana Ligi: (866) 945-7409
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