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Name: Il Fornaio - Seattle - Permanently Closed
Address: 600 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
Telephone: (206) 264-0994
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

Il Fornaio - Seattle - Permanently Closed

4.1

2280 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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In the tradition of Italy's trattorias, the sight, sounds and aromas of authentic Italian cuisine are recreated fresh everyday at Il Fornaio Seattle. Literally "the baker" in Italian, Il Fornaio offers wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade and imported pastas; pizzas from an apple wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch. Voted as Seattle Magazine's 2006 Reader's Choice for "Best
Italian" and repeat recipient of Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence," this award-winning restaurant is located in downtown Seattle at Sixth and Pine.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(206) 264-0994
Website
http://www.ilfornaio.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Franz Junga
Catering
When you can’t join us, Il Fornaio food will come to you! Catering services include: • Boxed Lunch – sandwich, salad, Italian cookie and drink packaged individually. • Platters – pastries, sandwiches, salads or cookies. Perfect for any meeting held at Il Fornaio or your location. • Ala Carte – We will accommodate any to go order from our regular menus. • Delivery – Delivery available for catering orders with a $25 minimum (20 percent service charge applies). Please contact banquetssea@ilfo.com
Private party facilities
Il Fornaio offers four distinct dining options for large or small groups with menus suited to your preference.
Private party contact
DeMeShee Pye: (206) 264-0994

Location
600 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
6th Avenue
Parking details
Convenient self or valet parking is available in Pacific Place parking lot. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
Metro line stops at 6th and Olive.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Minestre e Insalate

Minestrone di Verdure
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Insalata del Fornaio
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Insalata di Bietole
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Insalata Cesarina
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Dolci

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Sorbet Scoop
Bellini (Cal/65), Raspberry (Cal/60)

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Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

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KaraleeW
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Sad to see this business closing. Was one of our favorites.
V
Vissidarte
Seattle
374 reviews
vip
5.0
374 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of my most fave eateries is closing 2day. I rest reassured, that other location will continue 2 provide gr8 dining Xperiences! Tk U 4 many years of gr8 food & lovely service! I’ll miss U all & Wish U well :)
BB
BridgetB
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
Apparently the restaurant is closing. They were out of a number of basic dishes. Too bad.
V
Vissidarte
Seattle
374 reviews
vip
4.0
374 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Andres is a very likable, helpful server who is eager 2 make his guests feel welcome! The entire staff is commendable, gracious & longterm. Wishing them well as the eatery closes 2morrow Saturday...
C
Cougarsrock13
Seattle
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience2
We had reservations for 530. We called ahead and said we were stuck in a terrible traffic jam but would arrive by 545. The lady who answered the phone said “no problem at all”. We arrived at 550 pm and were not seated until 6 pm. We got water around 610 and had orders taken around 620. We indicated that we had theater tickets and needed to be done with dinner by 7 pm. The waiter said it would not be a problem. It took 20 min to get our glasses of wine. Two salads came after 25 min. At 645 we asked where the food was since we had to leave at 7. The waiter said he would check. He came back at 650 and said it would be around ten min. We said that was too late. He apologized. The food came at 7. We ate what we could in five min. The prices were high and the service was terrible. We never got any water refills. Our bills were split equally four ways in order to get out of there faster. We have no idea what if any gratuity was automatically ordered as we never saw an itemized bill. My three friends who were with us told me they would never come their again. I won’t either. The restaurant knew it was a theater night. The kitchen and service staff were terribly out of synch. Overall it was a horrible experience. What a disappointment.
KV
KayV
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent selections on the menu & really appreciated the gluten free menu as well. Great service. Best desserts in town.
JR
JeffR
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
not the best version of this restaurant group. food only decent
CL
ChrisLemoine
Seattle
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
Start with the best: the server was excellent. Patient, fast, thoughtful. Espresso was very good. Pasta dishes were also quite good, although the portion of cappellini is far too large and likely generates a ton of food waste all by itself. Appetizers: lentil soup was excellent. Calamari were dry and almost free from visible fat, and the portion was generous. We had reservations, and, a frequent complaint in many restaurants, were still shown to an uncomfortable, tiny table that would have us mostly sitting in a busy corridor. Not cool. The hostess clearly wasn't thrilled about being asked to take us to another table. Then she mumbled something about a four-seater by the window. Dropped the menus on a two-top next to (I think) a dying grizzly bear (judging from the noises he made) and disappeared. Nobody's fault that we were next to a wild animal (who proceeded to tell somebody on the phone about falling off his hotel toilet when he was drunk), but the seating could have been handled a little more professionally. Finally: there should be more meatless options.
WB
WilliamB
Chicago
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
In town from Chicago. Had the Margarita Pizza and Caesar Salad. Food was great.
DF
DavidF
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Great service and food.
KE
KED83
Tampa
69 reviews
vip
3.0
69 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience2
I was annoyed that I made reservations a few weeks in advance as I was attending a conference in Seattle. On arrival I was advised that the restaurant would be closing and moving to another location in a few days. Because of the closing, after one glass of wine I was told they no longer had that type of wine available. I have never experienced anything like this before. I wish the restaurant had told me of the closing and more importantly the limited or inconsistent wine availability. What a terrible way to do business!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience1
Very rude service. The rudest I’ve seen in the last 20 years. Food was also pretty bad. Would not recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2019
overall1food1service2ambience2
The restaurant is closing down in two weeks so they were out of many drink and food items listed on the menu. Additionally, there was a piece of plastic in my gelato dessert, which is unacceptable.
Y
Yummytummy
New York Area
51 reviews
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience3
Service was not the best. I think the restaurant is closing which may have affected staffing. It took over five minutes for a server to come to the table. Once she came over it wasn’t as bad, but still took a while to get drinks, orders etc. Food was delicious though. The bolognese was delicious!
KT
KathleenT
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2019
overall4food4service2ambience5
New waiter didn’t know ordered items were not available. Server got food mixed up. I didn’t get what I ordered even though it was on the menu. We had to wait for one person (4 of us) to get her order so the three of us had cool food. The server did his best. That being said, the food was good! Our out of town guests enjoyed their meal, so we felt better when the bill came.
DB
DianeB
Vancouver
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
The mushroom pasta was quite good but the rest was only ok. The prices are high enough that I shouldn't be describing the food as only ok. The restaurant is big and open so it's not even a great atmosphere.
CH
CraigH
Indiana
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2019
overall2food2service1ambience3
Matredi was unprofessional and dishonest. Wait to order and receive food was excessive. My wife’s meal was fine. My veal was grisly and artichokes were tough and rough with no flavor. Waiters Were hurried - and restaurant was not even close to full, which is easy to understand considering the food and service.
M
Marley66
Seattle
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience3
They've seem to have gone downhill since the last time I dined there. The server was really scattered. His section was very busy but he acted as though it was on fire. The food was really mediocre. We had three pasta dishes and a pizza. None of it was noteworthy.
M
Marc
Seattle
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
Aside from a small hygiene issue on one of the two apps plates (was sent back and credited), good meal, service and great location.
JW
JosephW
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
It's conveniently located in Pacific Place which is one of the places many downtown visitors park. The place feels very accommodating. Its Italian cuisine offers many different dishes other than pastas (which many other Italian places only offer). The service was quick and the food tasted extremely good! Fresh seafood and vegetables. The serving is also generous; we couldn't try their desserts because we were so full (maybe we'll reserve some room next time).
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good food and service as always. So sad it's closing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edmonton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great waitress. Thanks again from Canada!!!
CK
ChristineK
New York Area
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our wait staff was very good. The food was delicious and presented nicely. The wine we selected was very good. Overall, it was a very good experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good Italian food for Seattle. Server was sweet but her Italian was terrible
E
Elizabeth
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant. Celebrated Easter there and will go back again.
MP
chuckanutMP
Seattle
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always excellent and authentic italy. Reasonable selection of appetizers and entrees for every taste. Best is that the wait staff are knowledgeable and efficient. A favorite location for a casual meal or special occasion.
AJ
AJCC
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place to meet my friend from college. Calm and elegant. Love the ambiance and the food was great too!
JT
JimT
Portland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall2food3service2ambience5
Waiter complained to us about bartenders and prep guys; why tell the customer the restaurant is poorly managed? I don’t want to hear that. Wife got wrong salad. My Caesar salad was terrible: barely any dressing, croutons were huge and had an acerbic taste, had quartered hard boiled eggs which was an odd thing in a Caesar, and giant shavings of Parmesan. The whole point of using an expensive, aged and flavorful cheese like Parmesan is to maximize the flavor. It should have been half as much and finely shredded. My rye manhattan was straight rye; I had to add ice to drink it. Putting a guy behind a bar in an apron doesn’t make him a bartender. My pasta was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Took teen age kids with us. Service was great
RM
RaymondM
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food from appetizer to dessert was gourmet and delicious. Service impeccable!
n
nadinea
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very attentive wait staff
VH
VickiH
Seattle
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and wonderful food! We enjoyed lunch!
KM
KMSGourmet
Seattle
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great. Not many other restaurant patrons, yielding a wonderful quiet ambience. Food and wine was stellar. We sat and chatted for three hours.
SA
SueA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very delicious meal in a wonderful setting. We were in the upstairs room. Tiramisu was delicious too.
JG
JoeG
Seattle
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
My wife and I overall enjoyed our dinner. We arrived on time for our reservation and were conducted to the bar area to wait. I hate the ackward moment where we interface with the Bar Staff and tell them we will just wait for our table. Anyway, we were given a table by the window, but next to the staff entrance which was very busy and detracted from our meal. Overall, the food was very good to great. We enjoyed our Carpaccio appetizer, and my wife's chicken and my pasta dish were both very good. Our Waiter was attentive but not pushy. We left happily after a satisfying cappuccino and a delicious coffee.
MH
MikeH
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
Ok... food kinda blah... service was very good though. Best part of meal by far was dessert
SL
StevenL
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall, excellent service and food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall2food1service4ambience3
I had heard okay things about Il Fornaio and thought we’d try it out for a friend’s birthday dinner. The service was fine but the food was subpar at best and it’s way overpriced. There is significantly better Italian food in the area. I would not recommend this spot to anyone.
ES
ElaineS
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, relaxing yet refined atmosphere. Always enjoy coming here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
I really was saddened that the menu has changed and they no longer have the butternut squash ravioli. This was one of my very favorite reasons for going here. My meal was still very good as I made an adjustment.

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Il Fornaio - Seattle - Permanently Closed is rated 4.1 stars by 2280 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Cross street
6th Avenue
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Convenient self or valet parking is available in Pacific Place parking lot. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
Metro line stops at 6th and Olive.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Franz Junga
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ilfornaio.com/
Phone number
(206) 264-0994
Catering
When you can’t join us, Il Fornaio food will come to you! Catering services include: • Boxed Lunch – sandwich, salad, Italian cookie and drink packaged individually. • Platters – pastries, sandwiches, salads or cookies. Perfect for any meeting held at Il Fornaio or your location. • Ala Carte – We will accommodate any to go order from our regular menus. • Delivery – Delivery available for catering orders with a $25 minimum (20 percent service charge applies). Please contact banquetssea@ilfo.com
Private party facilities
Il Fornaio offers four distinct dining options for large or small groups with menus suited to your preference.
Private party contact
DeMeShee Pye: (206) 264-0994

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Il Fornaio - Seattle - Permanently Closed

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100 Seattle / Eastern Washington Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Antipasti

Carpaccio*

Caprese Calda

Antipasto di Pesce*

Antipasto della Casa

Minestre e Insalate

Minestrone di Verdure

Insalata del Fornaio

Insalata di Bietole

Insalata Cesarina

Insalata Regina (Lunch Only)

Piatti Unici

Salmone con Spinaci*

Insalata di Tonno*

Insalata di Pollo dal Girarrosto

Petto di Pollo al Peperoncino

Pasta Senza Glutene

Pomodoro

Bolognese

Alla Vodka

Mare Chiaro

Griglia

Petto di Pollo al Peperoncino

Pollo Toscano

Grigliata di Pesce Misto (Dinner Only)

Filetto di Bue* (Dinner Only)

Dolci

Affogato al Caffè

Zabaione alla Gritti

Gelati Misti

Spumone Gelato

Gelato Scoop

Sorbet Scoop

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