Il Fornaio - San Francisco

Name: Il Fornaio - San Francisco
Address: 1265 Battery St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
Telephone: (415) 986-0100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

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.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Il Fornaio San Francisco is open 11:30am - 9pm Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday, breakfast is served from 10am until 11:30am, brunch is available from 11:30am until 4pm, and dinner is served until 10pm Saturday and 9pm on Sunday.
Phone number
(415) 986-0100
Website
http://www.ilfornaio.com/
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

Location
1265 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
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

Featured in

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Zabaione Alla GrittiUSD 11.25
Chilled zabaione with fresh berries, bellini sorbet, fresh whipped cream & an amarena cherry
TiramisùUSD 10.95
Treviso-style tiramisù with ladyfingers soaked in rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone & topped with a dusting of cocoa powder
Soffiato al CioccolatoUSD 11.75
Almond hazelnut chocolate cake served warm, topped with caramel-sea salt gelato
Cannoli SicilianiUSD 9.95
Cannoli filled with sheep's milk ricotta, candied orange, bittersweet chocolate & pistachios
Panna Cotta con Mango e FragoleUSD 9.95
Cream custard with fresh mango & strawberry compote
Affogato al CaffèUSD 9.25
Espresso poured over two scoops of vanilla gelato & topped with fresh whipped cream
Dolce TrioUSD 18.95
Dessert sampler of Tiramisù, Cannoli Siciliani, Zabaione alla Gritti & a scoop of Bellini Sorbet
Spumone GelatoUSD 10.25
Strawberry, chocolate hazelnut & pistachio gelato, folded together with cherries, chocolate chips & pistachios; served with raspberry & chocolate sauce
Gelati MistiUSD 10.25
One scoop each of dark chocolate & vanilla gelato & one scoop of raspberry sorbet

Gelato Scoop

VanillaUSD 4.95
Dark ChocolateUSD 4.95
Caramel-Sea SaltUSD 4.95

Sorbet Scoop

BelliniUSD 4.95
RaspberryUSD 4.95
Strawberry BananaUSD 4.95

What 1,481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,481 Reviews

D
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!
Is this helpful?
M
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.
Is this helpful?
C
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.
Is this helpful?
LC
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.
Is this helpful?
A
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.
Is this helpful?
JL
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.
Is this helpful?
OT
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!!
Is this helpful?
JT
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,
Is this helpful?
AL
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 ?
Is this helpful?
PD
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.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

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

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

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
Il Fornaio San Francisco is open 11:30am - 9pm Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday, breakfast is served from 10am until 11:30am, brunch is available from 11:30am until 4pm, and dinner is served until 10pm Saturday and 9pm on Sunday.
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

Website
http://www.ilfornaio.com/
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

Featured in

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Il Fornaio - San Francisco

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Featured in

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Menu

Dolci

Zabaione Alla GrittiUSD 11.25

TiramisùUSD 10.95

Soffiato al CioccolatoUSD 11.75

Cannoli SicilianiUSD 9.95

Panna Cotta con Mango e FragoleUSD 9.95

Affogato al CaffèUSD 9.25

Dolce TrioUSD 18.95

Spumone GelatoUSD 10.25

Gelati MistiUSD 10.25

Gelato Scoop

VanillaUSD 4.95

Dark ChocolateUSD 4.95

Caramel-Sea SaltUSD 4.95

Sorbet Scoop

BelliniUSD 4.95

RaspberryUSD 4.95

Strawberry BananaUSD 4.95

What 1,481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Il Fornaio - San Francisco restaurant rated?

Is Il Fornaio - San Francisco currently accepting bookings?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information

Featured in

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day