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Il Fornaio

520 Cowper St Ste 101 Palo Alto, CA 94301 · University Park
(650) 853-3888 · $$$ · italian
Rating: 3.0 out of 5"Yelp reviews (300) ·
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Hours

Open until 10:00 PM
  • Mon - Wed7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thu7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Fri7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sat8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Sun8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Description

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. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2007.

Good for

Brunch · Catering · Lunch

Popular menu items

Brunch · Calzone · Carpaccio · Capellini Al Pomodoro · Pizza Fradiavola

General info

Non Smoking · Beer and Wine · Full Bar · Wheelchair Access · Happy Hour · Good for Groups · Family Friendly · Outdoor Dining · Takeout

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  • Rating: 2.0 out of 5"by Prabu D. at Yelp User Review2/2/20134 stars for the food but a 1 for the service. My wife and I enjoyed the dishes but we were annoyed by the service to say the least. We asked for olive oil for the bread and the waiter practically threw it one the plate - the vinegar was drowned in that splatter. Next he mixes wife's dish with one from another … Read full review
  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by Wade M. at Yelp User Review1/31/2013WHAT HAPPENED? I used to be a regular here several years ago, and the food and service were impeccable. This time the salad and lasagne tasted off. Read full review
  • Rating: 1.0 out of 5"by Jelani G. at Yelp User Review1/20/2013In Late November of 2012, my fiance and I decided that the best place to have our wedding and dinner reception was at Il Fornaio. My fiance loves the Il Fornaio at Burlingame and we had breakfast at the Palo Alto location in November. The breakfast was really good. This review is more regarding the … Read full review
  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by Chris W. at Yelp User Review1/19/2013Years ago Il Fornaio was one of the hottest restaurants in Palo Alto. It was impossible to find a table without reservation, at the time it was one of the finest places. Last time I visited this place I ended up somehow satisfied but not as happy as in my prior visits. My partner and I had a bottle of Merlot, a … Read full review
  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by Robin D. at Yelp User Review12/24/2012I have met friends here for dinner at least 6 times in the past 2 years. PRO: the handmade pizzas and my fav Pizza Christina. Wine list. CON: service..slow and not always the most pleasant wait staff BEST FOR: Meeting for drinks after work. Read full review

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