Il Fornaio - Palo Alto

520 Cowper Street Palo AltoCA94301
Open
Sunday
8:00am-10:00pm
Monday
7:00am-10:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am-10:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am-10:00pm
Thursday
7:00am-10:00pm
Friday
7:00am-11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am-11:00pm
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Average Rating
3.5
Total Reviews
(165)
Recommended 0
Not Recommended 0
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by merchantcircle on February 01, 2017 from merchantcircle

Editorial Reviews

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...
by gayot on November 04, 2011 from gayot
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...
by blackbookmag on September 16, 2011 from blackbookmag
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...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on September 08, 2004 from Citysearch

Information from the business

From a bakery to a fancy restaurant, Il Fornaio has grown over the years and is an epitome of superlative service and fine Italian cuisine. Visit this restaurant for a complete Italian dining experience. You'll find pastas, soups, salads, wood-fired pizzas and lots more that will take your palate on a heavenly trip to Italy. Complement a scrumptious meal with a fine Italian wine, relax and...
by yahoolocal on February 01, 2017 from yahoolocal