Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

Name: Il Fornaio - Corte Madera
Address: 223 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA, United States, 94925
Telephone: (415) 927-4400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2869 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Winner of the annual Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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Takeout

(415) 927-4400

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 927-4400
Website
https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-corte-madera/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Il Fornaio can accommodate 10 to 75 people for a la carte or a fixed menu is optional.
Private party contact
Brooke Roehrick: (888) 491-9582

Location
223 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Neighborhood
Corte Madera
Cross street
Paradise Dr.
Parking details
Public parking in Town Center parking lot directly adjacent to Il Fornaio!
Public transit
Golden Gate Transit
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Calamaretti Fritti$19.00
baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried; served with spicy marinara
Carpaccio*$18.00
thinly sliced raw certified piedmontese beef, shaved grana padano, capers & wild arugula; drizzled with lemon olive oil
Bruschette Assortite$13.00
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata; roasted cherry tomatoes; pistachio pesto & stracciatella cheese
Cavolfiori Tricolore$12.00
roasted tricolor cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil
Piatto di Salumi$20.00
sliced meats including mortadella with pistachios, speck & spicy salame; served with caponata, stracciatella cheese, grilled ciabatta & marinated olives
Cavolini al Grana Padano$12.00
crispy brussels sprouts drizzled with spicy peperoncino sauce
Burrata con Prosciutto$17.00
imported burrata with prosciutto, arugula, ciabatta croutons & basil olive oil
Pinsa Mortadella$19.00
light & crispy flatbread topped with mortadella, pistachio pesto & stracciatella cheese
Cestino del Pane
basket of Il Fornaio fresh baked bread with extra-virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar
- Serves 4$2.00

Pasta Fresca

fresh, handmade pasta gluten-free options available

Rigatoni alla Vodka$19.00
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & grana padano
Fusilloni$19.00
large corkscrew pasta with roasted tomato sauce & burrata
Paglia e Fieno ai Gamberetti$28.00
spinach & semolina pasta strands with argentinian red shrimp, garlic, cherry tomatoes, anchovies & trebbiano wine
Tagliatelle Bolognese$20.00
egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & grana padano
Linguine Mare Chiaro$31.00
thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & trebbiano wine
Casarecce Pistacchio e Pollo$26.00
short pasta twists with sautéed chicken, speck & pistachio cream sauce
Lasagna Ferrarese$27.00
pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano & béchamel; baked in the oven

Ravioli Freschi

Ravioli Lucana$26.00
spinach ravioli filled with italian sausage, ricotta, grana padano & fennel; topped with fresh tomatoes, spicy tomato sauce, imported peperoncino & stracciatella cheese
Mezzelune di Zucca$25.00
ravioli filled with butternut squash, walnuts & grana padano with tomato brown butter sauce; topped with crispy sage & walnuts

Minestre e Insalata

Minestrone di Verdure$9.00
seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
Insalata Cesarina$13.00
romaine lettuce, grana padano & croutons with housemade caesar dressing
Insalata Bietole$14.00
organic red & gold beets with red wine vinaigrette, wild arugula, toasted walnuts, goat cheese & lemon-olive oil dressing
Caprese Tradizionale$16.00
sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil olive oil
Insalata Regina$14.00
wild arugula, couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers & raisins with lemon-olive oil dressing

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Chicken$9.00
Salmon*$10.00

Pizza

thin-crust pizza using housemade dough

Margherita$16.00
mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
Cacio e Pepe$19.00
fresh mozzarella, ricotta crema, pecorino, grana padano & cracked black pepper
Capricciosa$20.00
mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, tomato sauce & oregano
Cristina$22.00
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved grana padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil
Fradiavola$19.00
mozzarella, italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino

Griglia

authentic italian specialties from our rotisserie & grill

Salmone alla Griglia*$32.00
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sautéed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Branzino alla Livornese*$43.00
grilled, butterflied mediterranean seabass fillet with a light tomato, caper, olive & herb sauce; served with grilled asparagus & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Pollo Toscano$29.00
free-range chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with roasted tricolor cauliflower & yukon gold potatoes
Ossobuco di Maiale$44.00
pork shank braised with root vegetables & red wine; served with garlic mashed potatoes
Pollo ai Funghi$30.00
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Filetto di Costata*$45.00
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy brandy peppercorn sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Grigliata di Pesce Misto*$36.00
mixed grill of fish fillet, scallops & prawns, topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with sautéed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes

What 2,869 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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TrailRunner
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Server was excellent!! Appreciated birthday slice of tiramisu
LA
LAZ123
Washington DC
141 reviews
vip
4.0
141 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Stopped on our way from SFO…great waiter, lovely dinner and fast service! Lovely selections and great food! We’ll be back again! Lovely find!
RS
RogerS
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Our waiter was great… I wish I could remember his name. Everything would’ve been fine but the table we were given was right on the main aisle and people kept coming and going and sometimes bumping my chair. The atrium area looks very inviting and I wish we would have requested that. We had lunch and went shopping and then circle back to the bar for a refreshing Aperol Spritz.
M
Marindoc
San Francisco
168 reviews
vip
5.0
168 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ceiebrsted daughters birthday with kids and grandkids had a nice round table for seven. Service was excellent selection of foods who is very nice and service was perfect.. The best breakfast items were all excellent hot and will paste. Both the pasta dishes and breakfast entrées were excellent, would have wished that some sweet pastry rolls might might have a couple big is this brunch.
M
Malu
San Francisco
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious! Great service, too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great customer service and good food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aweome! Food, service and ambiance all A1
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent!!
CM
CarlM
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met a friend for a catch up lunch. We really enjoyed our meal, and were not rushed.
SR
SusanR
San Francisco
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
The grilled salmon was flavorless, dry and over cooked. The chicken fungi was good. The salmon dinner was disappointing.
KH
KeithH
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasant dining experience, great food and good price.
JJ
JoJo
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Sea Bass was delicious. Our waiter, Carlos, was attentive and accommodating.
JK
JKK1
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience3
I usually don't go to Il Fornaio much bc of a few bad experiences. I ordered a salmon with the dressing on the side. I got it with the dressing on top. I sent it back and it was returned very very dry and I could barely eat it. The server was just matter of fact and not empathetic at all. Besides we could barely understand and hear her through her mask as she didn't speak loudly or clearly. She did not charge for my dish but not sure I will go there again unless someone invites us and that's where they truly wish to go.
KC
KatCA
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We got a great round table for 5 with a view of the fireplace; and the server was excellent, very responsive. Most got salads; one was a work of art. My pizza was OK, not memorable. The tiarimisu was excellent. Very pleasant place to have a celebratory lunch!
DR
DonnaR
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner and service!
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valsaeltzer
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
delicious food and i loved the vibe there. the people are kind aswell :)
J
Joelikestoeat
San Francisco
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
You can always count on Il Fornaio for good food and friendly service.
DO
DennisOleary
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Very disappointed with our meal. I ordered the special lobster ravioli dish and it was served luke warm at best. My fiancé ordered the salmon which was okay not a lot of flavor and the roasted potatoes were like sponge balls. Grew up in the City and Il Fornaio was always top both notch. We were there for an early reservation, 5:15 so it wasn’t busy, but very disappointing. Not sure I would go there again.
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Razorback
San Francisco
301 reviews
vip
5.0
301 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food & service by really nice people. Always pleasurable to visit here!
F
Frank
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
Ok food was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Unfortunately, we spent nearly 30 minutes with no service, no water, and no explanation. Not the first time the color of my skin leaves us unattended before needing to make a scene. We watched white guests get seated after us and serviced by our appointed server in the same section. Appalling. Thanks for nothing.
LW
LisaW
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
We have been coming here for decades. Caesar salad was horrible, basically just dry lettuce. Big of a lag between salad and main course. Use to be much better over all. Was disappointed.
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nyroth
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere
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Suzy641
San Francisco
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
After 35, or so, years, Il Fornaio doesn't disappoint. Service, drinks, food, ambiance....all as it has been all along....Excellent! Beautifully decorated for The Season...Such a pleasure to have this spot 1 mile from our home!
KB
KarenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
would go back again and again. Waitstaff is delightful, food yummy!
M
Malu
San Francisco
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I are regular patrons of IL Fornaio and we always look forward to a great meal when we dine there. Needless to say, dinner last night was absolutely delicious and we of course will be back soon! Also, our favorite server, "Miguel" never fails to render excellent service.
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ritas
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place for family celebrations. Outstanding service from the moment you walk in, through the meal, payment and accompany you to the door. Exceptional food great variety and very accommodating. Will to take family picture. Fancy but comfortable. Everyone always has dessert-amazing selection of favorite Italian treats.
JL
JohnL
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Hi Il Fornaio. I carefully made a reservati on own line. We know the restaurant gets crowded. When we arrived and tried to check in with the two ladies at the front they could not find our reservation. Nevertheless, it was only about 1730 hours and they kindly found a table next to the entrance of the fireplace room we felt quite comfortable. We often specifically want that table. we being in our nineties like the back to the wall quietness. We are long time customers .Ans ha-ha we love the breads and butter as well. Cheers. john d. lannom
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GaryN
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Italian restaurant with convenient parking, great service and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a birthday celebration. The food was good, but paying $26 for pasta hurts.
j
juliem
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So festive for a holiday meal!
RC
RuthC
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
We were hoping to get pizza but it wasn’t available.
KO
KimO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, Authentic Food, and Incredible service
SS
SheilaS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was delicious, but the great service made our lunch memorable!
J
Justine
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a lovely meal in the back of the restaurant. We felt secluded from others, which we prefer when we dine with kids. The food was superb and excellent service. I highly recommend the butternut squash filled pasta and pumpkin cheesecake! Will definitely come back when we’re in the area.
B
Bcon
Central Coast
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Great wait staff and manager. The only disappointment was the food. The excellent sliced New York steak was swimming in what I can only describe as a sea of Campbell’s cream of tomato soup, the dish would have been excellent with out it. Unfortunately the salmon was very dry, we got sauce to moisturize it. The manager was apologetic and we received a free tiramisu which was great. Overall it’s a wonderful restaurant but the food needs some fine tuning.
D
Donna
San Francisco
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful simple Italian fish and chicken entrees. Attentive service. And time to spend with a friend. What could be better.
AC
AlexiaC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent food, great company, nice and efficient waiter - win win - as usual = highly recommend - favorite is the Zucca Mezzelune (handmade ravioli with butternut squash, walnuts and brown sage butter)
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Erick
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alex worked extra busy managing multiple plus a huge table yet he took care of our little party of two, and the dishes were great btw (your new seafood+anchovy pasta was delicious). Thanks so much, Alex.
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magmo
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The three of us arrived, got seated and our waiter was right there. He got us drinks and took our order. This was Thanksgiving and the place was packed. Once we ordered, our soup arrived with the salad shortly after. Then our plate with three great pieces of breast turkey, a sweet potato, mashed potatoes and asparagus all five star tasting. A dessert of pumpkin pie with a scoop of ice cream. We were in and out with no hesitation in the service but also no rush. This experience was wonderful.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided

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

FAQs

Il Fornaio - Corte Madera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 927-4400.

Il Fornaio - Corte Madera is rated 4.5 stars by 2869 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

Jan 26, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(415) 927-4400

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

223 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Paradise Dr.
Neighborhood
Corte Madera
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public parking in Town Center parking lot directly adjacent to Il Fornaio!
Public transit
Golden Gate Transit
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-corte-madera/
Phone number
(415) 927-4400
Private party facilities
Il Fornaio can accommodate 10 to 75 people for a la carte or a fixed menu is optional.
Private party contact
Brooke Roehrick: (888) 491-9582

Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Tiramisù

Lasagna Ferrarese

Minestrone di Verdure

Antipasti

Calamaretti Fritti$19.00

Carpaccio*$18.00

Bruschette Assortite$13.00

Cavolfiori Tricolore$12.00

Piatto di Salumi$20.00

Cavolini al Grana Padano$12.00

Burrata con Prosciutto$17.00

Pinsa Mortadella$19.00

Cestino del Pane

Pasta Fresca

Rigatoni alla Vodka$19.00

Fusilloni$19.00

Paglia e Fieno ai Gamberetti$28.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$20.00

Linguine Mare Chiaro$31.00

Casarecce Pistacchio e Pollo$26.00

Lasagna Ferrarese$27.00

Ravioli Freschi

Ravioli Lucana$26.00

Mezzelune di Zucca$25.00

Minestre e Insalata

Minestrone di Verdure$9.00

Insalata Cesarina$13.00

Insalata Bietole$14.00

Caprese Tradizionale$16.00

Insalata Regina$14.00

Add To Any Insalata

Chicken$9.00

Salmon*$10.00

Pizza

Margherita$16.00

Cacio e Pepe$19.00

Capricciosa$20.00

Cristina$22.00

Fradiavola$19.00

Griglia

Salmone alla Griglia*$32.00

Branzino alla Livornese*$43.00

Pollo Toscano$29.00

Ossobuco di Maiale$44.00

Pollo ai Funghi$30.00

Filetto di Costata*$45.00

Grigliata di Pesce Misto*$36.00

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