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Il Fornaio Palo Alto
Italian Restaurant$$$$
University South, Palo Alto
"Pizzas are a great at $6. Brunch is also fabulous."(8 Tips)
"Excellent atmosphere, an the power breakfast spot in downtown PA."(10 Tips)
"If you want to take advantage of the happy hour, show up early."(4 Tips)
"really good and for dessert try the Zabaglione!!"(3 Tips)
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- Frank RimalovskiMay 26, 2012Good Italian, but by great. Excellent atmosphere, an the power breakfast spot in downtown PA. Try the crespelle at breakfast. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Kursad AlbayraktarogluJune 10, 2019I just can't resist coming here every time I am in Silicon Valley. Great atmosphere, excellent food and the occasional chance to see your favorite tech CEOs eating pasta
Mike DApril 27, 2019The food was good but if you park your car on the street near the place - don’t leave anything valuable in it - was a victim of a smash and grab - got my laptop and my iPad 😒- Best happy hour in Palo Alto. Pizzas are a great at $6. Brunch is also fabulous. Get the French toast
Gabriela ZagoApril 12, 2016You can almost have a full meal with just the incredible olive bread that come before the main dish.
Anthony AgriosApril 28, 2018Pasta and wine were delicious, but the service was terrible. I sat at the bar and to ask for everything: to order, for a fork, napkin, bead, water, and to pay. Did not feel taken care of at all.
Xina LoJanuary 8, 2014Cappellacci di Zucca, ravioli filled with butternut squash and walnuts -- splendid! Highly recommended!
The cafe is a good place to work. Couple plugs, WiFi, good coffee.
Thomas MillerDecember 21, 2016Great service! Really felt at home. Made it a great night with the family.
Good place to go for happy hour. 4-6:30PM. $5 for food and drinks. $3 beers.
Nicky K.August 19, 2014It's just not that good. Coming from nyc I can be a snob with italian food in California. It's never as good.- If you want to take advantage of the happy hour, show up early. It gets packed. $5 pizza and $5 wine will do that.
Amy BaggottSeptember 24, 2010Great location for a business luncheon and rent the patio out for an outstanding dinner party - they have two private event spaces! Read more
Otherwise, normally awesome service and food. One of our favorite Italian places downtown.- v fApril 24, 2010The Leonardo (strawberry Bellini) is deelish! The spinach salad is really good and for dessert try the Zabaglione!! Mmmmm!!!
Bo SternJanuary 20, 2011Try the Shrimp Risotto - Outstanding with parmesan, fresh pepper and a twist of lemon
Anna RavenscroftMay 9, 2010Watch out for dueling specials. We went for the campania special and even called first to check. Turns out they only had the brunch special at 2 pm.
Ilya GorenburgMarch 23, 2013We've been waiting for pancakes for 45 minutes. Think before you order them in case you're in a hurry
- They have a crazy newish happy hour. Five dollar wine, five dollar pizza. Can't beat it.
Jordan SilverthorneNovember 6, 2011Stay away from the lobster bisque. It's not a bisque at all, and it has shrimp. The minestrone is quite good though.
KarlaOctober 9, 2011Share a pizza at the bar seats. It's a lot of fun to watch the cooks prepare meals.
- Ooh, avoid bald waiter if you have kids. Seemed pissed off at serving us even though it was early and kids were well behaved. Otherwise,
Thanks for the tip to introduce myself to strangers Brett. They were amused.
Say hi to Alexey - the master behind the bar. He is awesome.
Kirill MazurApril 29, 2018The service is under average - the server just not trying to remember what people have ordered. The waiting time is too long. Some parts of the food not the same as described in the menu. Bad choice
Come for breakfast - delicious fresh-baked toast + smoked bacon
Ekaterina ObukhovaFebruary 21, 2011Stupid to eat Italian food here, go to tamarin in a conner from here.
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At Il Fornaio, our mission is to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(650) 853-3888
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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