Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

Name: Il Fornaio - Santa Clara
Address: 2752 Augustine Dr # 120, Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054-2901
Telephone: (408) 217-8844
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1437 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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 state of the art oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(408) 217-8844

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(408) 217-8844
Website
http://www.ilfornaio.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (408) 217-8844

Location
2752 Augustine Dr, # 120, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2901
Neighborhood
Santa Clara
Cross street
Bowers Avenue
Parking details
Il Fornaio offers parking in front of the restaurant, street parking and covered parking in the Santa Clara garage one block from the restaurant.
Public transit
Scott Boulevard & Bowers Avenue Bus Stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

What 1,437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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ToekneeFoodie
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
The place is huge and bustling! Food was good but pricey. Service felt rushed. They’re gettin’ folks in and out as fast as possible.
DB
DavidB
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Nice place, friendly staff, great greeting! Seems to be slipping a bit from pre pandemic. Service was good. food instructions (substitution), though it seemed they were written, were not followed. Temperature of meat wrong, but tasty. small portions. Forgot the bread promised. Over all, good, not memorable, or great, probably not worth the money.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food
TW
TishaW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our time there was great! from walking in the GM was so helpful to our server Jeff. we had a great time. highly recommend. ask for Jeff when you go!
K
Kenshunpapa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
It must be lunchtime prep issue, but seafood associated with pasta was cold, pasta itself is also a bit sandy with clams’ sands that is quite obvious in my mouth. Luckily the pasta itself was good that’s compensate the negative points a bit. However, I would recommend taking other meats dishes instead.
KB
KirkB
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience1
Server was inattentive. Did not offer any bread. Did not check on us after meal was served. Allowed a table with multiple kids to run free screaming disturbing the other customers. She seemed more interested in taking care of her own kids than her paying customers. Food was not very flavorable and very expensive for the price and 3% surcharge that was added. Overall not an experience I expected base on past visit to the restaurant.
LV
LVVisitor
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience4
Staff needs better training. From the start, the hostess who showed us to our table, didn't engage us and simply showed us to our table, put the menus down and left. The waitress was slow to initially greet us and took a while to take our order. After our food was served, she never came back to check if everything is fine. One small thing to be aware of for future diners. Ilfornaio is now charging for bread, so if you would like bread, it is a menu item.
TO
ThienO
Central Coast
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great ambience, food. Please have the hostess smile more, and make it actually seem like she is PLEASED to have the guest. Guests who come here may have had a long day, having to deal with restraining orders, toxic ex-spouses, lawsuits, being called liars, and defamed in court, and pursued for money with subpoenas by a knife wielding ex-spouse, and a child with mental issues and possibly depression, and simply wish to celebrate a moment's quiet with their children. A smile makes all the difference.
P
Pastalover
San Francisco
172 reviews
vip
4.0
172 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
We were seated in the outdoor patio, although the Open Table app had indicated no patio seating was available. Service was a bit slow between the salads and the entrees, but we weren't in a hurry, so it was no problem. On the whole, a very good experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Service was little slow & not attentive as i dined before
C
Carmelguy
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Service was a bit on the slow side and they were not very busy.
d
dobby
San Francisco
37 reviews
vip
2.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
One person was sick that night
TM
TareqM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
I would go there again. However, I do not rank it as high as the other locations that I have been to such as Palo Alto and Burlingame.
D
Disappointed
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food and great service. Don't like the 3% inflation charge.
ST
StaceyT
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience2
Over priced, mediocre food. Server had many tables, tried his best to get us what we needed. Noisy, hard to have a conversation. Parking is a nightmare!
SF
StephanieF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was our first time eating here and it was fantastic! The drinks were delicious. The service was very good. We will definitely be coming back!
MB
MattB
Vancouver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Pasta was undercooked, drinks were made poorly if correct at all. Friendly waiter trying his best but they fell short the night we were there
t
taryn
New England
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great food. Shame on no outdoor dining.
N
Netminder1
San Francisco
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at the bar and have a fantastic meal. The pasta was amazing! And service from Oscar was 5 stars!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
I’ve eaten many times at Il Fornaio in SF, Burlingame, Walnut Creek and Santa Clara and I’ve always had a good meal. Tonight was unacceptable. I ordered the Filet and it was cooked to a perfect medium rare but it was a Filet! It was oblong and about 1 inch thick. I knew it wasn’t right as soon as I tried to put my fork in it to cut it and it took effort to get the fork to penetrate the steak. I sawed off a piece and it was tough. It had to be a sirloin. The waiter came over and I expressed my concern about the filet and he said that he thought I ordered the ribeye. There might have been a special menu but I didn’t see a ribeye on the main menu. But this wasn’t a ribeye either. I did have another person at our table try it and he confirmed it was neither cut and may have been an eye of round cut. Either way it wasn’t correct. They offered another steak but I politely refused. That is my last trip to Il Fornaio.
PR
PeterR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
$100.00 for 2 salads and a pasta dish! Come on......
RT
ReneeT
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great place to go for good food. We sat in the outside seating area and enjoyed the view, the food and the service. We will go back!
TM
TimM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed the ravioli and the pizza. The drinks were nice too.
C
Colby
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great location for our anniversary. 10/10 would go again
BR
BobR
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
The service was terrible server forgot a few things. Took forever for our appetizers and the pizza was cold Seemed like the server had way too many tables and not enough help But that is no excuse for the food taking so long and some of it being cold Not a great experience for my wife’s birthday
AM
AsifM
Los Angeles
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service. Lamb shank was so, so. But the other food was great.
JY
JungheeY
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
It’s better to have 5person table inside. We have 5 persons, but users 4person table with extra chair. Other than that, everything was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent staff and food. Highly recommend. But make a reservation
TB
TusharB
Central Coast
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Friendly staff. Good wine list and menu. Appetizers and food fresh and flavorful and delivered with good timing. Parking an issue and they don’t have any tie-up with the valet parking in the complex - so plan to spend an extra $15.
LV
LeVeau
Houston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
We went to Il Fornaio in Santa Clara for my wife's birthday. I'd eaten years (decades?) ago at the original Palo Alto and loved it. Now that it's a chain, I was a little worried that it would not be as good as I remembered, and indeed that was the case. The ambiance was wonderful. The service was attentive without without being intrusive. But the food we ordered was just ... okay. We both had the butternut squash tortelloni, and while it was flavorful, the sauce was too thick and the pasta too soft. I'd try it once more with a different dish, but this was a disappointment.
MB
MuttiB
San Francisco
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of the lovely evenings, not too noisy and not too many folks. The special vegetarian Ziti dish was wonderful and the Insalata Caprese has now tomatoes that taste like tomatoes should taste. Good times!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food. Good waiters
R
Rajiv
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Il Fornaio is always a favorite for a higher-end experience. Wait staff is friendly, food is excellent, atmosphere impresses guests.
j
jensinoz
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Early reservation gave us a slow start - no service for some time! All good, except Cosmopolitan cocktail…..def not a Cosmo….I sent it back! Otherwise food was great and service good. They are charging an ‘extra’ service charge to cover higher wages….
C
Chris
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food is good, great portion. Bread is excellent, but sometimes they charge the bread, sometimes don’t. They need to clarify it.
CS
CarineS
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived 45 minutes late due to a 49ers game. Waze sent our Lyft driver right into the fray. The staff was very understanding. Food was great as usual.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Sent the pasta back because it was undercooked (still raw/hard and stuck together), and the second plate was just as undercooked.
S
Scarpantibus
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very pleasant experience
SJ
SJtrip2017
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
One of food was extremely salty
A
Anthony
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
On of my favorite Italian restaurants. Great food and exceptional service! Would highly recommend for special occasions or everyday dining.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 217-8844.

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara is rated 4.4 stars by 1437 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

Oct 6, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(408) 217-8844

2752 Augustine Dr, # 120, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2901

Additional information

Cross street
Bowers Avenue
Neighborhood
Santa Clara
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Il Fornaio offers parking in front of the restaurant, street parking and covered parking in the Santa Clara garage one block from the restaurant.
Public transit
Scott Boulevard & Bowers Avenue Bus Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ilfornaio.com/
Phone number
(408) 217-8844
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (408) 217-8844

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Salmon

Chicken

Tiramisù

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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