Il Fornaio - Palo Alto

Il Fornaio - Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   charles VIP

   San Francisco16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was excellent and the fresh branzino delicious.
   

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   John VIP

   San Francisco33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good drinks, reasonably priced. The sea bass on spinach was excellent as was the risotto and cheese cake at the end. The three of us had a great time.
   

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   Ralph VIP

   San Francisco15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent service from Jason. Food description s we spot on and he was alway nearby.
   

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   Anja

   San Francisco20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service plus great food in a beautiful environment, thank you!
   

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   Nicole

   Coastal Georgia10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was absolutely amazing. The service could have been a little better, but would go back. Felt like the server didn’t care too much or want to be there.
   

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   Edward

   Dallas5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My Aunt and Uncle have been eating here at least these past 20 years. We took my aunt their as she requested and the place is a dining delight amongst many other offerings iin the neighborhood. They offered to make a dish that was not on the menu, fettuccine with shrimp and alfredo sauce which was exceptional. All 3 of us thought our dishes were right on par with this caliber of restaurants. Polite and attentive service. Always a sure bet that you will enjoy dining there.
   

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   Richard VIP

   Phoenix121 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a very good dinner without children and grandkids. There was something for everyone on the menu and our table in the back room and excellent service made for wonderful evening out. The chicken with mushrooms was a standout and the pasta with fish was a generous portion with plenty of nice seafood. We will be back.
   

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   Amir

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   excellent experience. great food and great service. highly recommended
   

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   Sundi VIP

   San Francisco10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice Italian restaurant with decent vegetarian/vegan options. Valet parking and parking garage available close by.
   

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    Jonathan

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I had Gilberto as a Server tonight and couldn't be more delighted. My guest and I enjoyed a wine flight and a variety of dishes. Thank you Gilberto for giving a great experience. We enjoyed a nice wine flight, gnocci starter (so freaking good), salad, pizza, salmon and dessert. Loved those shots of tequila too! If you go here, ask for Gilberto, Luis or Karen. Each will take great care of you and shout out to the bartender, i forget his name but he has glasses and is awesome! Great experience at Il Fornaio, l can't wait to go back!
    

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