Il Fornaio - San Jose

Name: Il Fornaio - San Jose
Address: 302 South Market St., San Jose, CA, United States, 95113
Telephone: (408) 271-3366
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (4205)

$30 and under

Italian

302 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Good for groups

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
302 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner
$125.00 per person
Jun 25, 2025 only
Indulge in a 5-course Italian feast perfectly paired with premium Daou wines. Enjoy dishes like mesquite seared ahi tuna, housemade spinach & beet gnocchi in a porcini mushroom cream sauce, braised duck in an orange-demiglace & other chef-curated specialties. With expert wine insights shared throughout the meal, you & your guests are in for an unforgettable evening. $125 per person | price does not include tax, tip & surcharge 3% SURCHARGE – PLEASE NOTE THAT A 3% SURCHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO THE BILL. THIS SURCHARGE IS NOT A GRATUITY FOR THE STAFF BUT ALLOWS US TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS & BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM AMID RISING COSTS & REGULATORY INCREASES. GRAZIE MILLE FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORT.

Private dining

Popular dishes

What 4,205 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Fornaio in San Jose offers a "wonderful atmosphere" and "consistently good food." Guests appreciate its "excellent service" and prime location near the theater. While some dishes could improve, highlights include the ravioli and pastas. The beautiful building adds charm to the dining experience, making it a favorite for special occasions.

4,205 Reviews

S
Sharlene
Sacramento3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It wasn’t a busy night, so the waiter was very nice and split our check 6 ways. Normally they do 3 checks per table he said. Good food, very nice wine selections!
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Katherine
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing but the service was only average. Our waiter was very busy with other tables and kept us waiting a few times (to place our order or bring us the check). He forgot to offer us Parmesan cheese on our pasta entrees and failed to mention that they had run out of the lava cake when he brought us the dessert menus. The overall experience was amazing, however. It was a wonderfully quiet place to catch up with an old friend, taste authentic Italian food, and relax in the ambiance of what feels like an Italian villa. We will definitely be back! I love Il Fornaio!
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Linda VIP
San Francisco78 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had dinner before seeing a performance at the Center for Performing Arts. We enjoyed our food and wine. The service was excellent. It was a Saturday night and there were several people waiting for a table so we were very glad that we had made a reservation.
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Donald
San Francisco10 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our Easter brunch was a great experience. Delicious food choices, well-prepared, and well-presented. Everything was hot and of good quality. One exception...the dessert table could be better...everything was made out of cake, so not much choice there. Service was very good. The charge of parking our vehicle with the valet was the only down-side. Twenty dollars (after validation from front desk) for the guests who spent a little over an hour in the restaurant. Hmmm...not cool.
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Alan
San Francisco3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Easter brunch was disappointing. Purportedly hot buffet dishes, even at the carving station, were lukewarm at best, some were cold. Service was spotty and largely missing in action. Desserts were flavorless. This restaurant might be good for dinner, but we will not return for brunch at Easter or any other holiday.
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charles
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All food except the carving station was very good. Cold roast beef and pork was disappointing and unexpected!
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Dana
Monterrey3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy rico y la atención de nuestra mesera fue extraordinario
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Victoria
San Francisco4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was very good however, glasses were dirty on the table and when given a knife for my meal, it had crusty food still on it.
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Chris
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice server and solid service. Easy to get to Civic Center for event
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Cheri
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service experience, but food mediocre for both of us
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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 4.4 stars by 4205 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

302 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113

Additional information

Cross street
San Carlos St.
Neighborhood
San Jose
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Il Fornaio - San Jose

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner

Private dining

Grand Ballroom

Dolce Room

Conference Level

Sala Del Vino

Baker's Room

Custom inquiry

Popular dishes

Fusilloni

Lasagna Ferrarese

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Menu

What 4,205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Il Fornaio - San Jose offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Il Fornaio - San Jose restaurant rated?

Is Il Fornaio - San Jose currently accepting reservations?

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