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Il Fornaio
Authentic Italian cuisine in a historic San Jose setting—perfect for dates, celebrations, and memorable meals.
4.2(5 reviews)
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Authentic Italian cuisine in a historic San Jose setting—perfect for dates, celebrations, and memorable meals.
Il Fornaio, located in the historic Westin Hotel in downtown San Jose, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for Italian dining. Known for its delicious pasta, seafood, and desserts, this restaurant is ideal for date nights, group dinners, and special occasions. With attentive service and a charming ambiance, we provide a taste of Italy with dishes like Linguine Mare and shared plates. Whether you're a local or traveler, enjoy a mid-fancy experience in a character-filled building.
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Enjoy authentic Italian dishes, including pasta, seafood, and desserts, in a cozy, historic setting.
Book tables for team lunches, celebrations, or dinners with friends, with prompt seating and service.
Perfect for romantic evenings with a fancy ambiance, delicious food, and attentive staff.
Order multiple items to share, ideal for groups wanting to sample a variety of Italian flavors.
Indulge in highlight desserts that complement meals, from sweets to classic Italian treats.
Food was really yummy, but felt like we were being rushed to leave the whole time we were there. Our waiter gave us the bill while serving our dessert, which was okay, but what was not ok was when he came back with the card reader WHILE we were still having our dessert and did not leave until my partner put his spoon down to pull his wallet out and pay. This was also a Saturday night at 8PM, and the place doesn't close until 9PM, so I wasn't sure what the rush was for. There were also plenty of other people still enjoying their food. Either way the experience was uncomfortable enough that I'll go elsewhere for good Italian food
I loved the ambiance and decorations. We had in mind a fancy date night, and Il Fornaio delivered! However, I would say that the food was not as high-end as the ambiance suggested, although it was still great. The service was prompt, and again, great but not extremely friendly. Overall, I would suggest this place for a mid-fancy date dinner or celebratory group meal.
Locate inside the Westin Hotel. Came here for a team lunch. We made reservations, so we didn't have to wait. Our server was super nice. The food was delicious, we ordered multiple items to share. Would recommend ll Fornaio for date night, dinner with friends. Check it out
We were invited by friends for dinner. It is in an historic building with a lot of characters. Service was excellent. We felt a bit cramped at the assigned table. They immediately moved us to a more desirable table. Food was great, but dessert was the highlight of the night. I must be getting old to like sweets? You could always valet park at the front, but we parked about a block away at the convention center parking. The area felt safe for the casual stroll back to the parking garage.
I travel for a living so see lots of places all over the world. I went at 6PM so it was not too busy yet. I had the Linguine Mare and it did not disappoint! Nice portion size. Huge scallops. Would highly recommend
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