Il Fornaio - Pasadena

Name: Il Fornaio - Pasadena
Address: 24 West Union Street, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91103
Telephone: (626) 683-9797
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2801 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(626) 683-9797

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 683-9797
Website
https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-pasadena/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Banquet facilities and a Catering menu is available for events in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley area.
Private party facilities
Il Fornaio in Pasadena offers private dining for parties of 8-250. We house 6 private rooms, a large main dining room and a beautiful outdoor Piazza. Come celebrate with excellent service in warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine.
Private party contact
Natalia Robles: (877) 625-0843

Location
24 West Union Street Pasadena, CA 91103
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
Fair Oaks Blvd.
Parking details
Valet parking is available on Colorado Blvd., with validation it is $8.00.
Public transit
Metrolink and Gold Line
Additional
Banquet, 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

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Popular dishes

Calamaretti Fritti$18.95
baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried, served with spicy marinara
Carpaccio*$17.50
thinly sliced raw certified piedmontese beef, shaved grana padano, capers & wild arugula, drizzled with lemon-olive oil
Bruschette Assortite$12.95
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata; roasted cherry tomatoes; pesto & stracciatella cheese
Cavolfiori Tricolore$11.95
roasted tricolor cauliflower with roasted garlic and rosemary olive oil
Piatto di Salumi$19.95
sliced meats including mortadella with pistachios, speck & spicy salame served with caponata, stracciatella cheese, grilled ciabatta & marinated olives
Cavolini al Grana Padano$11.95
crispy brussels sprouts drizzled with spicy peperoncino sauce
Pinsa Romana$17.95
light & crispy flatbread topped with fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola, speck, roasted cherry tomatoes, mixed mushrooms & arugula
Burrata con Prosciutto$16.95
imported burrata with prosciutto, arugula, ciabatta croutons & basil-olive oil
Cestino del Pane
basket of Il Fornaio fresh baked bread with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- Serves 4$2.00

Pasta Fatta In Casa

fresh, handmade pasta gluten-free options available

Paccheri alla Vodka$18.95
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & grana padano
Casarecce al Pomodoro$17.95
short twist pasta with chopped vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, marinara sauce & fresh basil
Spaghetti alle Vongole$27.95
pasta strands with clams, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil & crushed red pepper
Tagliatelle Bolognese$19.95
egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & grana padano
Linguine Mare Chiaro$30.95
thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & trebbiano wine
Fusilloni al Pesto e Pollo$20.95
large corkscrew pasta with sautéed chicken, sundried tomatoes, traditional pesto & cream
Lasagna Ferrarese$25.95
pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano & béchamel; baked in the oven

Ravioli Freschi

Ravioli Lucana$24.95
spinach ravioli filled with italian sausage, ricotta, grana padano & fennel; topped with fresh tomatoes, spicy tomato sauce, imported peperoncino & stracciatella cheese
Tortelloni di Zucca$25.95
ravioli filled with butternut squash, walnuts & grana padano with brown butter tomato sauce; topped with crispy sage & walnuts

Minestre e Insalata

Soups & dressings are made on site

Minestrone di Verdure$7.25
seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
Insalata Cesarina$12.95
romaine lettuce, grana padano & croutons with housemade caesar dressing
Insalata Bietole$13.95
organic red & gold beets with red wine vinegar, wild arugula, toasted walnuts & goat cheese with lemon-olive oil dressing
Caprese Tradizionale$15.95
sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil olive oil
Insalata Regina$13.95
wild arugula salad with couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers, raisins, lemon & extra-virgin olive oil

Add To Any Insalata

Chicken$8.00
Salmon*$9.00

Pizza

thin-crust pizza using housemade dough

Margherita$15.95
mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
Rapini e Salsiccia$18.50
fresh mozzarella, broccoli rabe, calabria peppers, sausage & grana padano
Capricciosa$19.95
mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, tomato sauce & oregano
Cristina$21.95
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved grana padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil
Fradiavola$18.95
mozzarella, italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino

Girarrosto e Griglia

authentic italian specialties from our rotisserie & grill

Salmone alla Griglia*$30.95
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sautéed broccoli rabe & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Controfiletto Ai Ferri*$46.95
grilled 12oz new york steak with salmoriglio sauce; served with roasted tricolor cauliflower & yukon gold potatoes
Pollo Toscano$27.95
free-range chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with roasted tricolor cauliflower & yukon gold potatoes
Filetto di Costata*$43.95
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy brandy peppercorn sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Pollo Ai Funghi$28.95
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Grigliata di Pesce Misto$34.95
mixed grill of fish fillet, scallops & prawns, topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with broccoli rabe & roasted yukon gold potatoes

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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JAG5
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rebecca the Best server in Pasadena Thank you for the care to the details
PD
PaulD
Los Angeles
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
We've been coming here for many years & missed doing so during the pandemic. Glad to see that Il Fornaio is back with its good foor & outstanding service.
IN
IreneN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
We had a dinner reservations at 5 pm .. it was very good at the beginning service was nice and really pay attention of the detail.. but when it get busy .. the service of detail it went down, that is why i gave a three start for it.
LT
LikesToEat
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have always wanted to visit Il Fornaio and now I wondered why I waited until now to try out a great restaurant. The food is good. The service was excellent. Now, we have another Italian restaurant to visit.
e
enjoyfinedining
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great lunch place. Love their beet salad and grilled squid!
JC
JesusC
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vegetable soup amazing butternut squash pasta to die for and the desserts wow we had the tiramisu the flan and the vanilla bean cluster thing don’t know what it’s called but I have a picture
G
Goodgolly
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent happy hour drink selections (the Maestro was fantastic!), fabulous food and great service! We celebrated my husband's birthday and had a wonderful time.
R
Rosy123
Oxford
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience2
As usual the food and service were excellent. The occasion was ruined by a rude diner at a nearby table who a) brought her dog to dinner and b) upset my son by being very rude to him when he had done nothing. Shocking
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my fav restaurant to eat. Delicious food.
SS
SteedS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Father’s Day
BN
BrazilNut
Orange County
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We were pleased that even with the restaurant so busy, our last-minute Open Table reservation worked fine and we were seated quickly. The bread was maybe a bit too dry and hard, but that would be my only tiny down-vote. All other food and drinks were fresh, creative, served promptly, and reasonably priced. My SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE was great! First time I’ve had squared-off-shaped “spaghetti,” but it was perfectly cooked and flavorful. I’m happy to recommend this spot.
GS
GaryS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
It was a busy Father's Day. We sat on the patio outside. Very pleasant. Extremely noisy. The person that took our orders was friendly and outgoing. Enjoyed her a lot. She made apologizes when drinks took a bit too long. Very good service. Wish I remember her name. The food? Mediocre at best. Wilted lettuce. Chicken was all right. Nothing special. I had eaten here a few years ago and had a much better experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food and nice service
II
IsabelI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
No comments. In general, the food is excellent specially the ravioli.
G
Georgio
Los Angeles
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father day lunch at the Bar, everything was very satisfactory, we can ask for more, the Restaurant was very busy, glad to see business is coming back
R
Rudy9
Los Angeles
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
had a “Welcome” voucher entitling to a free appetizer. One was ordered but we never received it. That was disappointing, but we didn’t see our waitress for quite a while. It was Father’s Day, so they were busy but not unusually so. The food was acceptable for taste but came out ‘lukewarm’ after a long wait. On balance it was a slightly disappointing experience, at elevated prices.
AH
AngelaH
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We four had a fabulous Father's Day lunch! The food was incredible and our server, Aaron, was excellent and attentive. Everyone in the restaurant was solicitous and friendly, which made for a very enjoyable time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was good, will definitely come back
a
aglobalnomad
San Francisco
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
Never had such poor service at this place before...boohooo
TT
TiffanyT
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best nochi!!!!
G
Georgio
Los Angeles
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always have Afocado , ice cream w shot of Espresso,but this time the ice cream was one scoop , this is ripoff , I talk to the waiter he says instead of raising the price the cut the ice cream from two scoop to one scoop, I didn’t like that , next tim I’ll complain to the manager
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
The service was extremely slow and the food was mediocre. I have had better experiences here in the past but would hesitate to return.
M
Mkdmalibu
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent.
D
Deep
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent waiter, very good food but loud when it fills up. I will definitely itely go back. I usually sit outside because it is less noise but was way too hot.
S
Scott
Los Angeles
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The noise level was high which made conversation difficult. The tables were also very close to one another. The food and service were great
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and top notch service. Our waiter and the entire staff was friendly, professional and exceeded our expectations.
R
Randy
Los Angeles
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server Roland was THE BEST Special menu was also worth exploring
GH
GriseldaH
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration
a
andressler
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Been visiting several of their locations for many years. Always enjoyed their food and attitude. Also used them many times for curbside pickup during the pandemic. Wished though they would bring some of their older menu items back, such as the Sabayone dessert.
S
Sevanna
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Tess, was just a delight. Knowledgeable attentive, and an all around pleasant person. Made us feel like we're the only customers there even though they were packed! The food was delicious. We had the prosciutto antipasti, the ham and artichoke pizza, and the corkscrew pasta with chicken. And the ambience was just perfect - beautiful outdoor setting, clean and comfortable. Recommending this place to everyone I know!
CD
CassidyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They made the best gluten free pasta & the sauce was amazing - fresh ingredients, just enough spice! My husband enjoyed the pizza - the dough was perfect and the sauce was on point. My daughter Really enjoyed the Mac n cheese - the noodles were perfect and the sauce was creamy and cheesy but not too heavy. The bursts con prosciutto was the perfect salty mixture with the creamy cheese. Would definitely recommend!
GW
GraceW
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Well ambiance was good . Food was good but pricey . The area were is located is nice and parking is great across the restaurant public parking area. Also what I didn’t like they allow dogs inside the restaurant and was making noises and loud ones . They should keep pets outdoor not inside the premises . Overall I will recommend it.
G
Gwen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great, and the management even came by to check on our experience. The food was AMAZING! We enjoyed a great meal and dessert!
F
Foodlover44
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Family in from NYC. Very satisfied
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Graduation
R
Rosy123
Oxford
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Loved the food but not the price! Excellent service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place! 👍👍
AV
AVan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Chose the restaurant for a birthday dinner/lunch. The food and options were excellent. We sat in the patio section as requested in our reservation. It was perfect! The only issue was that the service was lacking. Our food was brought out promptly, but there was a lack of follow up to offer such things as water, grated cheese, or even asking if we were interested in dessert before the bill was presented. Not sure if the holiday weekend had anything to do with the staffing, but just surprised.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
It took forever to get our drinks and the ribeye wasn’t great.
GS
GloriaS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and so was our waiter. It was perfect weather to sit outside.

FAQs

Il Fornaio - Pasadena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 683-9797.

Il Fornaio - Pasadena is rated 4.5 stars by 2801 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(626) 683-9797

24 West Union Street Pasadena, CA 91103

Additional information

Cross street
Fair Oaks Blvd.
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is available on Colorado Blvd., with validation it is $8.00.
Public transit
Metrolink and Gold Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, 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

Website
https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-pasadena/
Phone number
(626) 683-9797
Catering
Banquet facilities and a Catering menu is available for events in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley area.
Private party facilities
Il Fornaio in Pasadena offers private dining for parties of 8-250. We house 6 private rooms, a large main dining room and a beautiful outdoor Piazza. Come celebrate with excellent service in warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine.
Private party contact
Natalia Robles: (877) 625-0843

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Il Fornaio - Pasadena

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

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100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lasagna Ferrarese

Salmon

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Menu del Pranzo

Antipasti

Calamaretti Fritti$18.95

Carpaccio*$17.50

Bruschette Assortite$12.95

Cavolfiori Tricolore$11.95

Piatto di Salumi$19.95

Cavolini al Grana Padano$11.95

Pinsa Romana$17.95

Burrata con Prosciutto$16.95

Cestino del Pane

Pasta Fatta In Casa

Paccheri alla Vodka$18.95

Casarecce al Pomodoro$17.95

Spaghetti alle Vongole$27.95

Tagliatelle Bolognese$19.95

Linguine Mare Chiaro$30.95

Fusilloni al Pesto e Pollo$20.95

Lasagna Ferrarese$25.95

Ravioli Freschi

Ravioli Lucana$24.95

Tortelloni di Zucca$25.95

Minestre e Insalata

Minestrone di Verdure$7.25

Insalata Cesarina$12.95

Insalata Bietole$13.95

Caprese Tradizionale$15.95

Insalata Regina$13.95

Add To Any Insalata

Chicken$8.00

Salmon*$9.00

Pizza

Margherita$15.95

Rapini e Salsiccia$18.50

Capricciosa$19.95

Cristina$21.95

Fradiavola$18.95

Girarrosto e Griglia

Salmone alla Griglia*$30.95

Controfiletto Ai Ferri*$46.95

Pollo Toscano$27.95

Filetto di Costata*$43.95

Pollo Ai Funghi$28.95

Grigliata di Pesce Misto$34.95

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