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Il Fornaio - Burlingame, Burlingame, CA

Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.4
4.4
4477 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Il Fornaio is renowned for its authentic award winning Italian cuisine. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Annual winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 375-8000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Maurizio Mazzon
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: kchlubna@ilfo.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Event Coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in a warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We look forward to helping you plan your next memorable occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Marina Casey : (650) 375-8016
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Cross street
    Donnelly Ave., 1 block N. of Burlingame Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee of $9 per car.
  • Public transit
    Burlingame Cal-Trans Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,477 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Burlingame is cherished for its "consistent excellence," offering a delightful Italian dining experience. Guests appreciate the "excellent food and service," with standout dishes like calamari and gnocchi. The restaurant's ambiance is "lovely," complemented by attentive staff, making it a favored spot for celebrations and regular visits alike.
4,477 Reviews
  1. anne-marie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, as was every bit of our lunch experience.

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  2. Philip

    VIP

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is not great. Server was too busy due to limited staff.

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  3. Robert

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our recent experience here was disappointing. The food was good but not excellent as expected. Our appetizer of calamari was late and arrived cool approaching cold. We never got the lobster bisque that was ordered. Our main dishes arrived after a 40 minute wait. The waiters seemed in short supply and our main waiter came to our table only three times in 1.5 hours. And the support staff was no better. I am being generous in my rating by the way.

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  4. Angie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place for special occasions. . Food is always top notch. Great service. Atmosphere is very pleasant.

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  5. Barbara

    VIP

    San Francisco

    192 reviews

    3.0

    192 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to this Il Fornaio many times. But this time it was a huge disappointment. I ordered the daily soup (puree of butternut squash, potato & leek) as did my daughter. It had absolutely no flavor. I tried to like it but to no avail. It was tasteless. Likewise with the short rib ravioli. I had high expectations and it fell way short. The raviolis and the filling had very little flavor. The mushroom sauce had some flavor but didn't seem to fit with the short rib raviolis. The sauce should have been tomato based and had more punch. Both dishes just fell well short and to spend $32 for a plate of disappointing ravioli was almost offensive. If you do go to this restaurant, order tried and tested traditional dishes. These attempts at creativity fell very flat.

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  6. Greg

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Bland food! It’s a chain and nobody seems to care about the food. Very loud.

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  7. Sofia

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A group of six went for a birthday dinner. I was disappointed with the food, it took a very long time to arrive, when it did the food was cold so we had to send it back.

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  8. Codie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing. The food, the service, and the drinks were delicious!

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  9. Eva

    VIP

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Fornaio is one of our go-to restaurants. We ate here for a Friday-date night. When I made our reservation through Open Table, I requested for a table by the window. They obliged. Our table was perfect! We ordered the Calamari Fritti as appetizer. It came hot and crunchy, definitely freshly made. My husband ordered the Linguine Mare, came piping hot and the seafood was so fresh. I ordered the Toscana Pollo, roasted half chicken with mashed potatoes and veggies. Not hot, just lukewarm, but I still enjoyed it.. We also ordered the Bread Pudding to-go and that was very good. The service was okay, they are busy so we have to wait for our main dishes. Overall, we had a great experience at Il Fornaio in Burlingame, and we love the ambience. We will be back.

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  10. Kenny

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service as always. I’ve been there several times in the past and have received the excellent food and service.

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Burlingame offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 375-8000.

Il Fornaio - Burlingame is rated 4.4 stars by 4477 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Fornaio - Burlingame

327 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Donnelly Ave., 1 block N. of Burlingame Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee of $9 per car.
  • Public transit
    Burlingame Cal-Trans Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Maurizio Mazzon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 375-8000
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: kchlubna@ilfo.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bring your next special occasion to Il Fornaio and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Event Coordinator. Celebrate with excellent service in a warm and stylish surroundings serving extraordinary authentic Italian food and wine. We look forward to helping you plan your next memorable occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Marina Casey : (650) 375-8016
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