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Il Fornaio - Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

4.6
4.6
1889 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
10:30 pm
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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 state of the art oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (408) 217-8844
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-santa-clara/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Location
    2752 Augustine Dr, # 120, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2901
  • Area
    Santa Clara
  • Cross Street
    Bowers Avenue
  • Parking details
    Il Fornaio offers parking in front of the restaurant, street parking and covered parking in the Santa Clara garage one block from the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Scott Boulevard & Bowers Avenue Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, 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

Menu

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What 1,889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Santa Clara offers "amazing food" and a "great dining experience" with authentic Italian cuisine. "Service is wonderful," and many patrons appreciate the "lovely ambiance" and efficient staff, particularly standout servers like John and Jose. Some critiques include limited vegan options and challenging parking. Overall, a delightful choice for special occasions.
1,889 Reviews

  1. Natalia VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue for a business lunch! Excellent food, attentive service, and a pleasant ambiance. Highly recommended.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was great! Found it a bit overpriced. It was loud with too many people but otherwise a great place for Italian food.

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  3. David VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service nit so good. Need to have management inspect what they expect. When food is great but service is underwhelming, it does not fare well for the overall experience of the restaurant.

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  4. Rosa

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was awesome. I’m not sure if I left my hat but the service was amazing.

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  5. Tanya

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, John Orrock, was one of the best servers we’ve ever had!! The food was delicious and the hosts were very attentive and nice. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was exceptional. We tried three dishes, all vegetarian, and turned out to be different in flavors. Would highly recommended the Gnnochi mushroom truffle antipasto Service was quick. Ambience was nice but the setup of the place does invite a lot of chatter noise.

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  7. Dagmar VIP

    San Francisco101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed another Monday evening dinner with salad and pizza, plus the lovely warm bread with EVOO and Balsamic vinegar, Very nice

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Lisa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    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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  9. Dagmar VIP

    San Francisco101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    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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  10. AshishK

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 217-8844.

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara is rated 4.6 stars by 1889 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

2752 Augustine Dr, # 120, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2901

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bowers Avenue
  • Area
    Santa Clara
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Il Fornaio offers parking in front of the restaurant, street parking and covered parking in the Santa Clara garage one block from the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Scott Boulevard & Bowers Avenue Bus Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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