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Il Fornaio - Burlingame, Burlingame, CA

Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.6 (4518)
$30 and under
Italian
327 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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 an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 375-8000
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-burlingame/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Gerbino
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: mcasey@ilfo.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Event Coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in a warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We look forward to helping you plan your next memorable occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Marina Casey : (650) 375-8016
  • Location
    327 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Cross street
    Donnelly Ave., 1 block N. of Burlingame Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee of $9 per car.
  • Public transit
    Burlingame Cal-Trans Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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 - Burlingame's menu was last updated on 10/5/2023.

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What 4,518 people are saying

Il Fornaio - Burlingame 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - Burlingame offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests love the "great ambiance" and "attentive staff." While some mention noise levels and service hiccups, the majority highlight its "outstanding" quality, making it a favorite for "special occasions" and frequent visits.

4,518 Reviews

  1. Coleen

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great lunch. Food was wonderful, prices decent, service great considering the place was packed with parties. Will be back

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  2. Elmer

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing!!! Will definitely come back.. my wife was really happy 🙏

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  3. Deanna

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent caring waiter who let us sit and visit for a long time! Good food. Steak was good but had some gristle. Roasted vegetables were yummy! Thank you.

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  4. Marsha

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just had a fabulous Easter Sunday meal at Il Fornaio, Burlingame! The food was delicious! The service was perfection. The ambiance was lovely. We had the grilled lamb chops with potatoes and Mediterranean Sea Bass. The FRADIAVOLA pizza was terrific and the Tiramisu and Spumoni were yummy!!! The service was attentive, friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was low key but joyful. I highly recommend Il Fornaio in Burlingame.

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  5. Steve

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small or large groups this is a very good place to go. Very good service and great staff. We will continue to use this as our goto night out.

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  6. John

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great venue, great service, a little noisy. Definitely worth a return

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  7. Liliane

    San Francisco56 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Needs great improvement. Not what it used to be. Service was good but dishes were very average.

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  8. Marilyn VIP

    San Francisco45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a nice place for an Italian meal and a good glass of wine.

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  9. Rob and Stacey VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner. Service was excellent! Food amazing.

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  10. Gary

    San Francisco10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This review is for the special Silver Oak 5 course wine dinner collaboration with Il Fornaio. The experience overall was good but I’m not sure we would attend if they were to have another similar event. The food was just okay…all the courses came out warm and most were average. We started out with a trio of appetizers (chicken skewers, fried shrimp and a salmon crostini)…nothing to write home about really. The next course was a crab cake that had a little too much filler and was a little heavy for my taste. Third up was a pasta dish with potato and cabbage. Wasn’t very asthetically appealing as it looked all one color and bland…tasted how it looked to be honest. For the main course, there was a choice between an osso bucco and sea bass. The osso bucco looked good but because it was merely lukewarm, it was just meh. The sea bass was probably the better of the two but a little too much butter in the sauce. The best thing of the meal was the pistachio tiramisu dessert. It really was the Silver Oak wine pairing that was the star and that’s what caught our eyes. Each glass was a generous pour but for the final price, it probably didn’t make up for it in the end.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Burlingame offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 375-8000.

Il Fornaio - Burlingame is rated 4.6 stars by 4518 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
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Burlingame

327 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Donnelly Ave., 1 block N. of Burlingame Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee of $9 per car.
  • Public transit
    Burlingame Cal-Trans Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Gerbino
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-burlingame/
  • Phone number
    (650) 375-8000
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: mcasey@ilfo.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Event Coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in a warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We look forward to helping you plan your next memorable occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Marina Casey : (650) 375-8016

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