Il Fornaio Restaurant Review:
Il Fornaio once monopolized the restaurant scene in Palo Alto, being among the first San Francisco operations to open branches on the Peninsula. It's busy most of the time, and the din can be exasperating. Il Fornaio makes excellent crusty breads, hearty mushroom polenta, competent grilled dishes and delicious pastas. Two standouts are the rotisserie rabbit with polenta and the lobster-filled...
Yes! We know it's a big California chain and we generally avoid those but, c'mon, these guys win all kinds of awards, everything's fresh, the menu is pretty interesting and, at the very least, satisfying with a good wine pairing. You could do a lot worse around here. This one's located in the courtyard of the Garden Court Hotel and draws an older but not boring crowd, by any means. This is the...
Wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas make this Italian chain a popular lunch and dinner destination in downtown Palo Alto.:
In Short
Situated next to the Garden Court Hotel, Il Fornaio draws a steady crowd with its Tuscan-style courtyard and bright, modern European ambience. Simple appetizers like bruschetta...