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Il Fornaio - Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

4.6 (1903)
$30 and under
Italian
2752 Augustine Dr, # 120, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2901

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 state of the art oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,903 people are saying

Il Fornaio - Santa Clara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Santa Clara offers a charming ambiance with "delicious food" and "friendly, attentive service." Highlights include "the Bread Soup with Kale" and "seafood linguine." While some diners noted occasional service lapses, many praised standout staff members like Manny and John. The restaurant is favored for celebrations and offers diverse vegetarian options.
1,903 Reviews
  1. nicole

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dinner choice on our way to a concert at Levi stadium

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  2. Karen

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ll Fornio is a beautiful restaurant. I love the atmosphere. My food was disappointing- I ordered lobster ravioli and it was cold and not very flavorful. I was with my family and they all. Enjoyed their dishes very much. This is the first time I ordered something I did not care for and I would absolutely go back.

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  3. Geoffrey VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers were not experienced. I had to ask different things multiple times such as steak knives and plates.

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  4. Erin VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    very expensive just for lunch. We had salads and an appetizer -- no drinks and it was over $100

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  5. Dagmar VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a nice experience at Il Fornaio on Santa Clara Square. The waiters and waitresses, also the bus boys and ladies are extremely friendly and attentive. The Bread Soup with Kale is delicious and so was the Pasta with Vodka Sauce. Can't go wrong with this type of Italian food!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow and we had to order from the prefix menu due to a larger party. The selection wasn’t great and took forever for the kids meal to come out. I would not go back during a busy long holiday weekend.

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  7. Priyanka

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for celebrating a grad and liked overall experience.

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  8. Patricia

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience! We were celebrating my husband’s 94th birthday and our waiter, Manny, made the experience absolutely wonderful! He made some wonderful suggestions, brought some of our old favorites to the table and made us feel like family. As always, the food was absolutely delicious. Thanks you to the entire staff & especially Manny for making this an outstanding celebration & dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Angelina

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Prom night strange … prom couple charged$$ for bread and we (sitting at different table) NOT charged… feel like waiter trying to upsell unsuspecting inexperienced diners. Didn’t feel right. Overall experience was fine except for breadgate

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  10. Shobhit

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A very large chain vibe overall - food was mediocre, ambience was decent, but overall nothing makes this place special.

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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 4.6 stars by 1903 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
10:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Santa Clara

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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