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

1403 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

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 63 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 1,403 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Jose / Silicon Valley
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jensinoz
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very pleasant experience
SJ
SJtrip2017
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience3
One of food was extremely salty
A
Anthony
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
On of my favorite Italian restaurants. Great food and exceptional service! Would highly recommend for special occasions or everyday dining.
D
Donna
Charlotte
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
The quality of the chicken dishes has dropped dramatically. It used to be great but this time tough and overcooked.
TM
TatianaM
San Francisco
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We were seated inside and it was chilly, we even brought our blankets. Food was ok, main course dishes were really big, I ordered Pollo Toscano and got half chicken on my plate, the taste was ok. Service was good. Not one of my favorite places but if you looking just for a big meal try, you might like it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Our server seem new but her service and approach was great. She was very polite and attentive. The host was not dressed professionally. Food quality has deteriorated in recent years. We ordered the ribeye steak for our entrees and it was quite disappointing. The brandy peppercorn sauce had no flavor at all and the ribeye, although cooked to our liking (medium rare), had no flavor either. The carpaccio and tortelloni di zucchini were good, thankfully.
j
johnh
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
We had to wait 15 minutes for the 5th person, the guest of honor of our group, to get her meal. After asking twice, it finally arrived but everyone else's meal was cold as we waited for her meal. Had to ask several times for water refills and dessert was complete when the coffee arrived. Food was average and definitely not worth the price. Il Fornaio was always a high end Italian restaurant but this was below average.
E
Elio
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and kind waiters/waitress
D
Dragon65foodie
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Server was new and overworked. Meals came out slow and were cold. Server had no assistance or bus person. Manager checked in but did nothing. It was a shame I like the downtown San Jose location better. I felt bad for the server but felt worse for the birthday recipient. I know they can do better, I suppose they need more help. The waitress was nice but….
RV
RaghuV
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wonderful ambiance. We had a great time. Plan to visit often
P
Pastalover
San Francisco
169 reviews
vip
4.0
169 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We marked down the service for two reasons. One, our server never asked if we wanted cheese for our pasta and never checked on our meals to see if we needed anything else. Second, the bill did not contain a bar code for us to scan for a reward (there was only a QR code, which does not scan for that purpose). If the rewards program was being terminated, we should have received notice.
G
George
San Francisco
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow, I was worried Il Fornaio would have declined a bit during the pandemic, as so many other places had. But dinner last night was awesome. We had out-of-town guests so there were four of us, sampling a wide variety of menu choices. Everything was excellent, from the buratta salad to desert.
JL
JoyceL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was good. The restaurant staffs were all nice and smiling especially the older staff who is so nice and helpful. I love the calamari appetizer.
KF
KevinF
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Wine glasses were stained and had a brown crusted spot on one of them. They were very apologetic, swapped them out with clean ones and offered to give us a free desert and said they’d send the desert menu right over (never came). We then waited another 10 minutes for our waiter to come check on us which by then we decided not to get wine. Drinks were watery. Pretty sure they skipped the ginger beer in my Milano mule. Food was ok, kind of bland. Pasta texture made it feel like it was a day old just reheated. Way too pricey for the experience, go somewhere else :(
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped for lunch on our way to see a concert at Levi stadium. The pasta was wonderful and homemade and the bread is always great. All the ingredients were very fresh. We shared the beet salad and then the butternut squash pasta, then the salmon. The salmon was a little over cooked on the sides and crispy but my partner liked it. I think they cooked it in canola oil and I’m picky about what oil is used. I had a Bellini with fresh puréed peaches. The Prosecco served was excellent and my partner has an old fashioned whisky thing that was just right. The pasta was the best thing we had there and in the realm of best compared to other high end Italian restaurants
MZ
MadelineZ
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience3
While the food is amazing we have had continuous problems receiving good service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a very nice time. Our server was great. Our food was great and my steak was cooked perfectly!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
The restaurant did not have enough staff. We ordered drinks and made a comment about having a second round, but our server didn’t really check on us (most likely because they had too many tables). A couple of us ordered minestrone soup and when it was served we didn’t have soups. We had to try and flag someone down to get soups. Which trying to find someone to flag down was difficult (again they didn’t have enough staff). The minestrone soup was very watery and lack flavor. The main courses came out, but our appetizers plates hadn’t been cleared away. Then a couple of people had broccoli rabe on their plates but they complain it was bitter, as it was all leaves and undercooked stalks, there was no broccoli on it. Overall it was very disappointing. I understand that they didn’t have enough staff but dining out at a restaurant is about the experience and it wasn’t great.
N
Netminder1
San Francisco
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This Il Fornaio never disappoints. The food is served hot and quick! We always order Capraccio, Caesar salad, Fra Davalio pizza and the Tagatelli Bolognese. Perfect dinner.
C
Caligirl8
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent but why are they charging for the bread brought to the table that used to be free? They didn’t even say they were charging for it. We just saw the $2 charge when we got the bill. At least be clear when you are charging for an item. Especially when it’s always been free before. It’s not the amount but the principle of not saying anything about the charge for something that used to be complimentary. I am disappointed in their decision to tack on sneaky charges like this. Sadly, I don’t think I will be dining their again.
SM
SimpleMinded
San Francisco
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great open space settings. Love the communal tables for large parties. The bar area is quite impressive too.
N
Nathan
Vancouver
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great lunch at the restaurant, staff were attentive and professional, great menu recommendations as this was our first visit. Moderately priced, nice for a bit of an occasion.
A
Anthony
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dinning experiences. Great Italian food and fast service. Would return anytime, wether it be lunch or special occasions.
DS
DianaS
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Restaurant was very busy - lots of large groups, but service and quality of food was not hindered in any way. Waiter made a recommendation on a salad and it was an excellent choice. We will definitely be returning to this restaurant.
f
foundationcitizen
Central Coast
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
This is a wonderful restaurant and generally very high quality with great wine and cocktails. I would easily give it 5 stars, except personally I wish they had just a few more vegetarian options. They used to have the best gnocchi in the Bay Area, but for some reason took it off the menu. They do not have vegetarian lasagna, and do not even have ravioli! I was there back in Feb 2022, and they had a lot more and it was truly fantastic, and we would drive over all the way from Santa Cruz. Now, not worth it.
N
Nicky
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Great food, ambiance and service. Noise level was reasonable. The one downside is the parking which is a mess. Trying to find parking or get to valet is such a challenge which may deter me from returning.
M
Mrtoken
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for lunch. Great service, good food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food The last call was to early
SC
SylviaC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience5
We are disappointed to learn that we now need to pay for our bread basket. We miss those pre pandemic days where bread basket and dipping oil were free-flow and complimentary. Also, there is not enough interesting food variety on the menu.
HM
HongM
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enjoy the time and food
k
kristinek
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The waitress made a mistake. My husband didn't want mussels so asked for clams in his pasta. The dish came out with only mussels. Yes, it was corrected but had to wait. I ordered decafe coffee. I am pretty sure I got a regular cup of coffee. I struggle to sleep all night.
SD
SatyaD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
If was a great experience having lunch with friends. Service was excellence.
C
Chris
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server Jeff (with a Italian last name, I hope I didn’t make mistake about this) is very professional and friendly, we had a very good time with friends over there. The bread is also delicious !! Will definitely go again.
S
Spon
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We ordered off the specials menu, and it was delicious. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. We were there before the dinner crowd so it was quite calm. We will come back again. thanks
GM
GloriaM
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner, and staff. will recommend for next outing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome dinner with the family. Just great.

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 1403 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

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 63 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

Tiramisù

Chicken

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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