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Il Fornaio - Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Il Fornaio - Sacramento

4.8 (3893)
$30 and under
Italian
400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Il Fornaio means 'the Baker'; in Italian. Located in downtown Sacramento, this award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mitch Davis
  • Catering
    Retail Catering: When you can’t join us, Il Fornaio food will come to you! Catering services include: boxed lunches, pastries, sandwiches, salads or cookies platters and much more. Perfect for any social or business meeting. Call for delivery details and minimum order information (service charge applies). Planning a wedding or large corporate event? Full Service Catering is available at our Sacramento location. Authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine and our experienced catering staff can offer Five-Star service when handling all the details of your next special event.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio is located in downtown Sacramento just four blocks from the state capitol. In a beautiful and elegant setting we offer delicious authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable service. We have a number of private dining options available along with special menus to match your group's needs.
  • Private party contact
    Fiorella Suaurez: (916) 446-4139
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Parking details
    Il Forniao parking is located inside the Wells Fargo Parking Garage. We offer complimentary validation of 2 hours, excluding event nights held at the Golden One Center. Street parking and valet (M-F 8am till 4:30pm) are also available.
  • Public transit
    Regional Transit stops one block over on 4th and L Street. Amtrack stops three blocks over on 4th and I Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Daou Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Jun 19, 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

What 3,893 people are saying

Il Fornaio - Sacramento 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Italian

  • Sacramento

    Great for fine wines

  • Sacramento

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Sacramento offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food, outstanding service," and a beautiful ambiance. Guests rave about special touches for celebrations, attentive staff, and delicious Italian cuisine, including standout dishes like lasagna and seafood ravioli. Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant ensures a memorable visit.

3,893 Reviews
  1. Jesse

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was spectacular, service was amazing, just a perfect place to for any special occasion

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  2. Larry VIP

    San Francisco48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu has a nice selection of appetizers, interesting salads, pizzas, pastas, and entrees. I had the perfectly sautéd shrimp and scallops nestled on a risotto cake with a wonderful sauce. The cocktails were well executed. The service was spot on! As always, a great dinner at Il Fornaio!

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  3. Cindy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a very nice restaurant with delicious food and good services.
    Il Fornaio - SacramentoResponded 2 days ago
    Grazie mille for your wonderful feedback and five-star review! It means so much to us when our guests take the time to write out such thoughtful comments and we thank you for taking the time to do so. We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with our staff and service, and just as happy that you enjoyed the food. It will always be a pleasure to serve you, and we look forward to welcoming you back!

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  4. ErikaP

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was outstanding a bit noisy because it was Mother’s Day and very busy.

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  5. Richard

    Sacramento15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails are always outstanding and a little different here. Our server Brian was very pleasant and attentive, as was the young bus boy. The Seafood Ravioli and the Lasagna were delicious.

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  6. paul

    Sacramento7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Whitney was very attentive and provided outstanding service. Also, the busser Sahara was also very good at tending to our needs

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  7. Yo

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best waitress, Whitney. She was very interested in making our dinner a very pleasant experience. Her attentiveness went above and beyond our expectations. Thank you Whitney and looking forward to seeing you soon.

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  8. Steven

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn’t feel very welcomed. Server was ready to call it or something.

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  9. Elaine

    Sacramento5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant is excellent. Their pear salad, lasagna and fresh bread are particularly good. Their service is impeccable. The ambience is superb. It’s a bit pricey, but still well worth the dining experience. If you have never tried Il Fornaio you should, particularly for a special occasion.

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  10. tyler

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service and wine! Will return again when back into Sacramento.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Sacramento offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 446-4100.

Il Fornaio - Sacramento is rated 4.8 stars by 3893 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 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Sacramento

400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Il Forniao parking is located inside the Wells Fargo Parking Garage. We offer complimentary validation of 2 hours, excluding event nights held at the Golden One Center. Street parking and valet (M-F 8am till 4:30pm) are also available.
  • Public transit
    Regional Transit stops one block over on 4th and L Street. Amtrack stops three blocks over on 4th and I Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mitch Davis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Retail Catering: When you can’t join us, Il Fornaio food will come to you! Catering services include: boxed lunches, pastries, sandwiches, salads or cookies platters and much more. Perfect for any social or business meeting. Call for delivery details and minimum order information (service charge applies). Planning a wedding or large corporate event? Full Service Catering is available at our Sacramento location. Authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine and our experienced catering staff can offer Five-Star service when handling all the details of your next special event.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio is located in downtown Sacramento just four blocks from the state capitol. In a beautiful and elegant setting we offer delicious authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable service. We have a number of private dining options available along with special menus to match your group's needs.
  • Private party contact
    Fiorella Suaurez: (916) 446-4139
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