Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

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   Lisa

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service and food was great. Everyone was attentive and helpful. Would recommend and be back again.
   

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   Dagmar

   VIP

   San Francisco

   100 reviews

   5.0

   100 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great evening and pizza dinner, preceded by a scrumptious pear salad. The noise level was quite high, but otherwise all good
   

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   AshishK

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed our celebration dinner. Great service and amazing host. Nooria was very helpful and Argent (our server) was very courteous. He went above and beyond to ensure that we were taken care of.
   

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   Julie

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   While at the restaurant we had great service and food. Manny was terrific. He made great recommendations and was attentive to our needs.
   

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   Arthur

   VIP

   San Francisco

   48 reviews

   3.0

   48 reviews

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The portions are skimpy for the main dishes, especially considering the prices. Our service was excellent tonight.
   

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   Dennis

   VIP

   San Francisco

   229 reviews

   5.0

   229 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   An excellent evening. It has become a much more expensive restaurant post-pandemic (Bistecca for $75!), but the food is excellent and the service friendly and efficient. The only quibble was that the busboy took our water glasses without asking if we were finished. Otherwise, no complaints.
   

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   Ralph

   Tampa

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   OutStanding! Wife and I had a Great experience here. I have Never had Calamari that was so soft and not chewy. She had the special lobster ravioli and I had gnocchi. Both were FanTastic! Tiramisu was UnReal. I have not had Tiramisu that was that good outside on NYC or Philadelphia where I grew up. There were so many things that I want to try and can't wait to go back! Loved it.
   

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   robert

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter John was amazing. We went on Valentine's Day and the service was great. We were not rushed to turn the table. John was attentive and very friendly. We enjoyed everything about our experience. My wife and I frequent this location because every time we go we have a great experience.
   

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   Nanette

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   **A Wonderful Dining Experience at Il Fornaio - Santa Clara!** Our dinner at Il Fornaio - Santa Clara was made extra special by our fantastic server, John Orrock. From the moment we sat down, John greeted us with a warm smile and genuine friendliness. He was incredibly attentive, ensuring that everything was perfect throughout our meal. What truly impressed us was that he even remembered my husband from a visit a year ago—such a personal touch! The food was absolutely delicious! My seafood linguine was a standout—the prawns and scallops were huge, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. Every bite was a treat! Great food, amazing service, and a welcoming atmosphere—thank you, John, for making our evening so memorable. We’ll definitely be back!
   

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    Tracy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Uggh. Not sure what happened with Il Fornaio. I take my clients there all the time. The food has gotten terrible. For $32 the pasta with pesto dish was HORRIBLE. The sauce was bland and oily. The chicken was cut uneven and dry. Sooo disappointing. I’m not going back. Our server, Tatiana was very good. Friendly and attentive. Just super disappointing
    

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