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Il Fornaio - San Jose, San Jose, CA

Il Fornaio - San Jose

4.3
4.3
4207 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
302 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.
    Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner Photo

Private dining

Menu

Il Fornaio - San Jose's menu was last updated on 10/5/2023.

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What 4,207 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

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.

4,207 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not as good as other locations I have tried. Skip in the future

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  5. Marilynn

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great and the food was outstanding! The scallops served on black forbidden rice risotto in a creamy lobster sauce were divine.

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  6. Dan

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The calamari was lukewarm warm. It took a while until our waiter came back. We complained and he gave us new ones which were much better. I had to ask for more water, no one came around to offer more.

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  7. Edward

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We only had an hour to eat because we had a show to catch. They accommodated us and still provided excellent service

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  8. William VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, excellent service and pastas. Timely to coincide with theatre plans.

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  9. Kelly

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of three fully enjoyed our dining experience! The green pea puree was delicious and salmon with artichokes and asparagus outstanding. We paid for bread which was the first time doing so but overall meal prices were comparable with other restaurants.

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  10. Carol

    San Francisco22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have a lovely time as usual. One friend ordered the salmon which was good but, as she reported, was a bit overcooked and could have used a bit more emphasis. But still enjoyable.

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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 4.3 stars by 4207 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Fornaio - San Jose

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
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