Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 853-3888
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 7am-11pm, Fri 7am-12am , Sat 8am-12am, Sun 8am-11pm
Editorial Review for Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana – by Eunice Louie
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 and carpaccio shine. Fresh toppings make the thin-crust, wood-fired specialty pizzas a reliable choice. The house-made ravioli is also memorable, with fillings like eggplant, butternut squash or fresh Maine lobster. For dessert, try the affogato al caffe--espresso poured over two scoops of vanilla ice cream, topped with fresh whipped cream.
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User Reviews for Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana
02/04/2006 Posted by nanomatrix
I like this place. After decades of sampling Italian cuisine from the North End in Boston to North Beach in San Francisco you learn what works and what doesnt. Il Fornaios current Passport Program works. Every month we get to sample food from a different region of Italy. And Il Fornaios wine and food parings have been spot on. The current staff are attentive and informative with out being intrusive. We started their passport program last year and it has turned out to be a very tasty way to learn about the authentic Italian dishes from the different regions of Italy. We certainly look forward to the new menus each month. One other point the Piazza is a great place for business lunches. And the free parking garage across the street certainly solves a lot of problems.
Pros: Knowledgeable Staff, Range of Cuisines, Good Parking
Cons: Under $60 Wines
11/09/2005 Posted by kenn227
My partner and I ate dinner in the outdoor area. A family with children had finished their meal & was sitting around while their 3 little kids were running all over under other tables and screaming for over 30 minutes. We asked the waiters to control the kids and we were ignored. When we asked again the manager told us there was nothing he could/would do and sneered at us, saying "We are a FAMILY restaurant", thereby implying that since we were obviously a gay couple it was us who was not welcome. Make no mistake, we were not being oversensitive, he was as cruel as he could be to us. I will not return, and I urge others to avoid this place. PS the food is average & service untrained. There are better places in the area who respect their patrons and who make all feel welcome.
Pros: None
Cons: Rude management, Average Food
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