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Il Fornaio - San Jose, San Jose, CA

Il Fornaio - San Jose

4.3
4.3
4195 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Silver Oak Wine Dinner

    2 Apr 2025 only
    Indulge in a five-course Italian feast perfectly paired with premium wines from Silver Oak. Enjoy dishes like Tortino di Granchio, Pizzoccheri, and Ossobuco di Vitello or Spigola Cilena, followed by Tiramisù al Pistacchio, with expert wine insights shared throughout this unforgettable evening. Price is $175 per person + tax and gratuity.
    Il Fornaio's Silver Oak Wine Dinner photo

Private dining

Menu

Il Fornaio - San Jose's menu was last updated 2023-10-05.

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What 4,195 people are saying

Il Fornaio - San Jose reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in San Jose offers a charming Italian dining experience with standout dishes like "sea bass is amazing" and "wonderful ambience." Guests appreciate the attentive service and the restaurant's convenient location near local theaters. While some diners note occasional service delays, the overall atmosphere and food quality leave a positive impression.

4,195 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can always depend on a great meal and service at Il Fornaio - San Jose!

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  2. Bill VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Il Fornaio for years but this time we noticed some significant changes (or at least it seemed so) First there is now a charge for bread. Then the caprese salad was not made with Heirloom tomatoes (it was still good) and lastly their lasagne did not have enough tomatoes in their recipe. We asked for a dish of marinara sauce which helped immensely. The quantities were very good and the service was excellent

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  3. Albert

    Las Vegas120 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic and of course the food is always consistently good. We had the lobster ravioli and a pear salad, both were great.

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  4. SessaBells

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We had very poor service. Water bottles were empty and not replaced. Dirty plates stayed on table for ages. They were not cleared for dinner. Food was delivered at different times so we didn’t eat together. Some of the food was inedible - bland and without flavor. The lasagna noodles were rock hard and it was incredibly dry. They did have a happy birthday sign up and remembered the dessert but by then everything was kinda tainted for our birthday celebrations.

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  5. Annemarie VIP

    Phoenix6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was so disappointing! Definitely not what used to be amazing food. Nothing had flavor, felt like re-heated cafeteria food.

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  6. Stephanie

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a lover of Il Fornaio and lasagna…this Il Fornaio is beautiful, their service is amazing! Our server was perfection and the manager, Jeremy was professionally and engaging…the lasagna was inedible…Jeremy was very interested in our feedback and was kind enough to remove the charge from our bill.

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  7. kimberly VIP

    Denver117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing- the service was particularly outstanding this time- our waitress was so gracious and without us asking, helped us celebrate a milestone for one of our party. Every time we come to San Jose, we always make sure to have at least one dinner here because it is unfailingly wonderful in all respects one could hope for in a dining experience.

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  8. Jenna VIP

    Central Coast56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a pleasant time; it was quiet, and we had an excellent breakfast. Great service!

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  9. Curtis

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Calamari appetizer was a bit dry and only came with one choice of sauce, spicy,too spicy for one of our party. My drink glass had a crack in it and they offered me a second complimentary drink. All in all a good experience, as seafood entrees were excellent.

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  10. Siaosi

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and the service was really perfect

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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 4.3 stars by 4195 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
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

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.
  • Area
    San Jose
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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