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Il Fornaio - Palo Alto
4.6
2780 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Make a reservation
2 people
Apr 29, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian, Unspecified
- Hours of operationMon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- CateringOff-site catering available. Please contact Event Coordinator for more details.
- Private party facilitiesCelebrating 30 years in downtown Palo Alto, Il Fornaio offers 2 private dining rooms and a heated, covered, garden Piazza. Banquet menus for large parties features the best of Il Fornaio's authentic Italian cuisine and Chef Maurizio's signature dishes.
- Private party contactJuli Calderon: (650) 853-3720
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto
- Cross streetUniversity
- Parking detailsValet parking is available for $20. In addition, there is also the hotel parking lot, as well as a public lot available.
- Public transitCal Train
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner
$125.00 per person
Jun 25, 2025 onlyIndulge 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
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4.0Dined on March 23, 2025
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Phoenix123 reviews
4.0Dined on March 17, 2025
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FAQs
Il Fornaio - Palo Alto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 853-3888.
Il Fornaio - Palo Alto is rated 4.6 stars by 2780 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
Apr 29, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Additional information
- Cross streetUniversity
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto
- Hours of operationMon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian, Unspecified
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsValet parking is available for $20. In addition, there is also the hotel parking lot, as well as a public lot available.
- Public transitCal Train
- Payment optionsAMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
- CateringOff-site catering available. Please contact Event Coordinator for more details.
- Private party facilitiesCelebrating 30 years in downtown Palo Alto, Il Fornaio offers 2 private dining rooms and a heated, covered, garden Piazza. Banquet menus for large parties features the best of Il Fornaio's authentic Italian cuisine and Chef Maurizio's signature dishes.
- Private party contactJuli Calderon: (650) 853-3720