Il Fornaio | Mountain View

4.5Star Il Fornaio | Mountain View Il Fornaio presents a beautifully modern decorated space that balances semi-formal elegance with casual comfort. Guests can choose to dine indoors or enjoy the outdoor patio, where pets are welcome. The meal began with warm, crispy bread (xtra charge) served alongside extra virgin olive oil and vinegar—simple, classic, and satisfying. The Calamari appetizer was exceptional: crisp on the outside, tender and moist inside, with rich flavor and aroma. The Linguine Mare Chiaro was another standout. Thin pasta in roasted cherry tomato sauce paired perfectly with clams, mussels, shrimps, and scallops. The seafood was remarkably fresh, flavorful, and aromatic, reminiscent of a seaside meal. The Pappardelle alla Norcina con Pollo featured silky ribbons of rich tasty egg pasta in a savory sauce. While flavorful, the chicken breast portion was small and dry; more tenderness and a more generous serving would improve the dish. Service was top-notch, friendly and professional. Our server, Paola, was warm, attentive, and professional, elevating the entire dining experience. Overall, Il Fornaio delivers a remarkable and relaxing atmosphere with dishes that surprise with freshness and flavor. A place we’ll happily return to with friends and family.

We reserved a table for 7-8 people and got upgraded to the party/conference room for free. Food was phenomenal, everything was super delicious. Service was absolutely five star. Pizza is the best pizza I’ve had in the area. Our waitress, Sanjay (apologies for not sure how to pronounce the name), she is the best. Her recommendation of food is excellent. Highly recommend this place!

Il Fornaio is a bougie Italian joint with multiple locations. For a fancy birthday dinner or any large formal dinner this is the place to go. The ambiance was great with plenty of seating (outdoor as well) and also a wine stand in the interior with an open kitchen. Firstly I asked for bread with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil and it was so good. The bread was warm and fresh and it was the perfect starter. Then I got the Insalata Di Pere which was alright. The pears were overcooked but the veggies Gorgonzola and pecans were very tasty and peared well together:)! For my main dish I got the special boar ragu pasta. It was a typical tagliatelle pasta with bear ragu. It was a special so it may have only been there for a limited time but it was incredibly good. The tomato sauce tasted fresh and the boar was very meaty and slightly gamey but it was also incredibly tender and worked with the tomato sauce well. The last dish I got was the gnocchi which was my favorite dish. The gnocchi itself was so fluffy and airy and the red pesto sauce it came with was delicious! Dessert was quite the adventure. I only tried the Vulcan and it was like a makeshift lava cake. It was chcolatey but not overwhelming and also really fluffy and warm. I loved it so much I would come again just for the dessert! Overall, although the price was exorbitant Il Fornaio was just insanely good and the ambiance was also amazing which is why I would recommend Il Fornaio for certain occasions!

Excellent place for having a meal with friends, family, or work. Full bar. Awesome entrees. I ordered grilled octopus and it could have been a meal by itself. Parking can be found in the parking garage near by.

Vegetarian reviewer: Went to this restaurant on Valentine's Day. The restaurant is beautiful and sooo well lit. It looked aesthetic, and it was crowded (actually full). We ordered: 1. Bruschette Assortite - This was the best dish amongst all our orders. There were 3- pesto cheese, mushroom, and one with tomato. All of them were great! I think $15 for this one still made sense. 2. App Gnocchi Gratinati - Super mediocre. Tasted kind of weird, and was pretty much a waste of $16. 3. Ravioli Zucca - Extremely oily. The gravy was mostly oil with some nuts and a couple of leaves. The nuts and leaves gave a nice flavor, but it couldn't cut it. Salt was less and it didn't justify a price of $28. This was actually our server's top recommendation. 4. Pizza Margherita - this was really underwhelming. $20. 5. Kick in Old Fashioned - My partner liked this drink, I liked it too. $15 The service wasn't great either. It took a long time and it is not the server's fault, but none of the suggestions worked great for us. Given the price point, I wouldn't recommend this place that much. I highly recommend going at a time when they have some happy hour/ offers for the try. I did read some people mentioning about it in reviews. The server offered me a taste of a cocktail but never came back with it, maybe I was confused. But then I just skipped ordering one altogether. Overall, it was a good experience--nothing fancy coz food wasn't top notch, but we loved the ambiance. We enjoyed our nice date night and made a memory for the next two weeks we were gonna live away!

It's a nice higher end establishment Service great Food solid delish We had fresh bread yum 4.5 stars Fried calamari. 5 stars. One of the best. Meat was perfect soft but not too chewy. Only the sauce was blah not good Pizza 4.5 stars Pasta bolognese 4 stars Chicken truffle parpadelle 4 stars. The fresh made pasta was perfect al dente. Creamy sauce truffle. Great. Only the chicken did not go well with the flavors

Had such a lovely experience at Il Fornaio's Caymus Wine Dinner. The staff were so attentive and made the experience wonderful! The wine speaks for itself and the chef did a great job pairing the food with the wine. And the food was delicious! Have to also recognize Marko, John, Armando, and everyone else that made the time so fun for my friend and I! Looking forward to the next event!

Good Italian restaurant!! The appetizers are so delicious, especially the gnocchi and carpaccio. The calamari is very good as well. The rigatoni a la vodka sauce needs work though. Team of staff were attentive and service was great. The desserts are very good as well. Plenty of parking outside.

The pasta was absolutely incredible -- some of the best we've ever had! We came to celebrate a birthday and had such a wonderful experience. John, the manager, went above and beyond to make our night special. He was so attentive, welcoming, and took the time to answer all of our questions about the menu. Everything from the food to the service was perfect. We'll definitely be coming back!

Pretty disappointed. Average Italian fare with upmarket prices. Having moved from NJ, am used to authentic Italian food from 'Sopranos' country, this was an insult. The Caprese salad - Mozzarella was dead, Tomatoes insipid. The Ravioli had a bland sauce & the filings didn't taste anything. Worst was the Seafood pasta, the clams and/or mussels were stale, confirmed by an upset stomach later. Appalled at the Quality & that too at such exorbitant prices. Place is big, decor nice. Service ok. Maybe good for an office party where wine & starters r more important than food. Best of Luck.

This restaurant was amazing! The main thing that called me here was the happy hour. They have discounted prices on their drinks and appetizers. However, the prices of the regular menu are worth it because their servings are huge. The service was amazing. They checked on us plenty of times to make sure everything was alright. There are a handful of other restaurants in this plaza but a lot of parking available. There's also a lot of seating indoors, at the bar, or on the patio.

Walked in to this local Italian joint in downtown Palo Alto on a weekday evening after 7pm. The vibe was family style, casual and relaxing. Sat at a small booth with mirrors inside the restaurant. They have outside seating as well. Ordered the grilled Halibut with risotto. The fish was fresh and portion was generous, the risotto was a bit mushy. Ordered a side dish of cauliflower which was baked with rosemary to healthify the meal. It was a bit bland and I requested hot sauce. The only one they had was a buffalo style dip used to create one of their pizzas. It went well with the cauliflower. Ordered spumoni for dessert. Once again, the portion was big. The servers were friendly. Ambiance was good. PS. Read somewhere that Steve Jobs had his last meal here.

I came here with some coworkers for a work dinner. I really liked the ambiance--felt super comfortable and great decor. I was craving seafood and ordered the Gamberoni, and safe to say it hit the spot! Absolutely loved the seared scallops, which were juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The lobster cream sauce was a fantastic complement to smother all over the seafood. Prawns were massive and I really liked how easy it was to remove from the shells. The risotto cake was also delicious and had this pleasant crisp. Food quality wise, it was great! But, the portions were underwhelming. I saw that my coworkers who ordered pizzas had so much food leftover, but I could probably down at least 2 or 3 of these Gamberoni dishes For dessert, I'd highly recommend the panna cotta. Loved the pleasant coffee aftertaste and had the perfect lightness to finish my meal

My friend suggested this restaurant and I cannot be more impressed with the location and the food. Our server, Manal, suggested the appetizers, calamari which was perfect and not chewy and gnocchi gratinati, little soft pillows with a lot of flavor We ended up splitting a caesar salad before the main entree. The linguine mare chiaro was not overwhelming with the sauce so you could really taste the seafood flavors. My friend had the lasagna and offered me a bite... however when I looked over at his plate everything was gone.... From the service when Manal checked in to make sure we had everything during the meal and the ambience of the restaurant, I would highly recommend this restaurant to my friends.

First time in this Italian restaurant in Mountain View. The decor of the restaurant is beautiful. Outdoors seating was nice and relaxed. Ordered the lasagna and seafood linguine. Food was very tasty and presentation was nice. The only minus was they charged $4 for breads and it wasn't that good. Definitely will come back to try other entries next time.

A decent happy hour option, as it runs until six! Lovely service (they wisely chose to put us on the patio, where my toddler happily wandered around as we had the entire space to ourselves until nearly the end of the meal). However, food-wise I was a bit underwhelmed by the roast cauliflower, which imo was underdone and lacked flavor. I do recommend the pizza and calamari, and the arancini weren't bad, but very filling--skip if you have a small stomach. We enjoyed the pillowy gnocchi too!

We came to Il fornaio on Mother's Day and it was nice that they had a special Mother's Day menu. The service was pretty good and the restaurant is quite big inside and I like the setting. The food however was just okay. The best thing we got was probably the pizza. The minestrone soup was not good and the vegetables were too overcooked. The bruschetta tasted kinda odd too. The pasta dishes were both kinda sour and not that great. Not sure I'd come back here to be honest

Came for happy hour and have tried the margarita Italiano, insalata di pere, tiramisu, and margherita pizza which were all delicious,

We walked in at around 8pm on a Friday night and was sat quickly. But it took like 20 mins before someone came and gave us waters and they walked away just as fast. It took another 10 mins before our actual server came and took our order. We ordered the calamari to start. It was alright. My bf got the pappardelle and I got the linguine. The pappardelle is covered in a mushroom sauce and it was more of the star than the pasta. The linguine was good and the portion size was perfect for a light eater like me. But due to the service, we probably wont be coming back here.

Vegetarian reviewer: Went to this restaurant on Valentine's Day. The restaurant is beautiful and sooo well lit. It looked aesthetic, and it was crowded (actually full). We ordered: 1. Bruschette Assortite - This was the best dish amongst all our orders. There were 3- pesto cheese, mushroom, and one with tomato. All of them were great! I think $15 for this one still made sense. 2. App Gnocchi Gratinati - Super mediocre. Tasted kind of weird, and was pretty much a waste of $16. 3. Ravioli Zucca - Extremely oily. The gravy was mostly oil with some nuts and a couple of leaves. The nuts and leaves gave a nice flavor, but it couldn't cut it. Salt was less and it didn't justify a price of $28. This was actually our server's top recommendation. 4. Pizza Margherita - this was really underwhelming. $20. 5. Kick in Old Fashioned - My partner liked this drink, I liked it too. $15 The service wasn't great either. It took a long time and it is not the server's fault, but none of the suggestions worked great for us. Given the price point, I wouldn't recommend this place that much. I highly recommend going at a time when they have some happy hour/ offers for the try. I did read some people mentioning about it in reviews. The server offered me a taste of a cocktail but never came back with it, maybe I was confused. But then I just skipped ordering one altogether. Overall, it was a good experience--nothing fancy coz food wasn't top notch, but we loved the ambiance. We enjoyed our nice date night and made a memory for the next two weeks we were gonna live away!

I visited this spot for Happy Hour which runs daily from 3-6 pm. We arrived around 4 or 5 pm and it wasn't crowded at all. We were seated outdoors and it was a very relaxing atmosphere. We tried the Pizza Fradiavola, Calamaretti Fritti, and Bruschetta, along with a few cocktails. All of the dishes were delicious and a great value for Happy Hour! I'll definitely be coming back!

I visited Il Fornaio with a group of 13 coworkers, and we had a private room. The ambiance was fantastic! Our server, Angie, along with another staff member, was very friendly and attentive. We started with calamari and carpaccio as appetizers. For my main course, I ordered the Ravioli di Zucca, which was delicious! Although it looked small, it was surprisingly filling. I would definitely order it again but without the red/orange sauce in the center, as it slightly overpowered the dish's natural sweetness. My coworker had the mushroom ravioli, and she absolutely loved it!

Been here two times and had the same waitress both times and she remembered us! That was very sweet. The second time we came here we had a large group of 10 people and they seated us in our own private room for no charge, the ambiance was great and I would recommend this for any large group setting! Food was good overall, definitely one of the better italian places in the bay! I think the service here puts it a notch over others but I have no complaints for food: my ranking of things to try - gnocchi gratinati : very mushroom but I love it, I would get this as an entree rigatoni alla vodka: best pasta here! I prefer to sub the bacon w mushroom. One time we did other asserted veggies w brocolini and asparagus and carrot..if you go with this option I would remove the carrot casarecce al pesto: also good! not as good as vodka sauce but needs a bit more salt ravioli di zucca: a bit too much cheese/sweetness for me but not bad fradiavola: It was good/fine - I think the pastas are more unique/ better We also always get the cestino del pan (bread and olive oil) it's usually warm and fresh!! And free refills on this! Would recommend.. it would be nice if they added some fresh parmesan to the olive oil too but just a suggestion!! Also all the drinks ive gotten here are good! I liked the tiki drink it tastes like no alcohol. They also always give a free dessert for a special occasion! First time I came was for a bday and second time was for a work celebration! I was touched that they thought to give a dessert for the second one :') Overall great place for a special occasion!! Would recommend

We really had a great time dining out here. Great food and great service. The linguines mare is my favorite. I will come back for sure.

The space was quite spacious and clean. I was able to get a same day reservation for a party of 5. We ordered an array of appetizers and pasta dishes. I ordered the iced tiramisu which I enjoyed! The fried Mac and cheese balls were very good. The burrata was creamy and delicious! The pizza was good, crust was nice and crispy! All pasta dishes were good. The chicken cutlet was a bit soggy by the time I got it as it was laying on a bed of noodles. The service was great, no complaints.

Finished out the night with desserts can coffee with an old college buddy. Did not know there was an Il Fornaio in Mt. View. I have to the original in downtown Palo Alto and the one in Burlingame. IF always satisfies. It's a great new spot in Mt. View (i have no idea how long it has been opened). I had the Spumone Gelato (raspberry & chocolate sauce) and an Americano coffee. My buddy had the Affogato al Caffe and a shot of cognac. Both were excellent and an ideal way to top off a day of eating and drinking way too much. The service was also very good and we were well attended to. The interior is very modern, yet classy. Fellas this is a good date spot. To sum up, it was good for dessert and I am guessing even better for dinner. I am definitely keeping this place on the list. Now for the pics...

Atmosphere is very warm and inviting, especially during the Christmas holidays. This is the perfect place for date or after work happy hour. The servers are very friendly and professional some of the best in their field. Happy hour is very affordable for the area, which is why I like bringing friends back here all the time. For less than $10 you can get a variety of beers, wines, and cocktails. For about $12-$15 you can get a nice appetizer or pizza. You simply cannot go wrong with the ambience, service and food!

Nice atmosphere and good food. I was particularly blown away with the calamari appetizer. Super tender, on point on flavor and not overly cooked. Beet salad was fresh and a classic. We had carpaccio and the meat was fresh but was too salty when they put too much capers and Parmesan. Their house bread was delicious with EV oil and balsamic vinegar.

My wife and I love living walking distance to this Il Fornaio. It has an elegant and open ambiance, but still feels like a casual spot we can go to together after work. Food is solid, good vegetarian options, and appreciate the non alcoholic drinks (try the tiki one!). Shout out to manager Mannie and server Estevan who are great hosts and made us feel super welcome.

This review is 3.5 stars. And maybe I'm being a little tough on Il Fornaio, but the experience felt good, not great. I made a reservation for 6:30 on a Saturday night. We arrived on time, and when we gave them our name for the reservation, the hosts chatted amongst themselves for quite some time on where to seat us. The host asked whether we would be okay with sitting on a high top in the bar, and it felt like we were being treated as if we were just walk ins, which felt strange to me. What is the purpose of a reservation? We did end up sitting near the bar, which was a table that was a hybrid of a bench and high chair seating. The service was slow. My two dining companions ordered drinks, and I just opted for water. The two other drinks arrived, and it took a long time for me to receive water. It wasn't delivered until half the bread basket we ordered was gone, which also took quite some time to arrive. Our meals also took some time as well, but I couldn't say whether that was a service issue or due to a back up in the kitchen. I used to be a server, so I try to be as understanding as possible when it comes to service, but the restaurant was not packed and our server and others passed by our table multiple times when we needed drinks and refills. On a brighter note, the restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holidays, with big gold stars, hanging snowflakes, candy cane Christmas trees, and wooden nutcrackers adorning the interior. The only thing that would have elevated the holiday experience was if they added Christmas lights on the interior. The food was good. I ordered the Branzino which was complimented by a tomato olive sauce. I was very happy with the dish, which was well seasoned and served with broccolini, carrots, and roasted potatoes. My dining companions ordered Margherita pizzas with proscuitto. They both finished their plates sans the crust and said the pizza was good. But I noticed there was quite a lot of cheese on it, instead of the dots of fresh mozzarella that you often see on a true margherita pizza. Overall, Il Fornaio was a good dining experience, and I'd probably return for the Branzino, but I could not say it exceeded my expectations.

First of all, huge kudos to this place for being open on Thanksgiving Day and serving up a wonderful dinner experience. We made reservations a couple of weeks in advance online, and they called us a couple of days before Thanksgiving to confirm our party size, which I thought was thoughtful. For the holiday menu, one could choose between their Thanksgiving set menu ($59pp), ordering items a la carte, or ordering from their usual menu - I liked this setup because different members of our party could adjust their order flexibly. The set came with a butternut squash soup, a salad, a turkey entree with all the fixings, and a lovely pumpkin pie dessert. It was way too much food for 1 person but luckily not everyone ordered the full set so we could share the food around. I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka which tasted heavenly and was cooked to perfection. The ambiance of the restaurant was upscale but cozy and offered a warm atmosphere to celebrate the holiday. Overall 4.5 stars! Cons: - They packed the tables to the brim, so the service was at times slow, and they messed up one of our drink orders - The salad was very plain and dry, which was a little disappointing

Il Fornaio is a bougie Italian joint with multiple locations. For a fancy birthday dinner or any large formal dinner this is the place to go. The ambiance was great with plenty of seating (outdoor as well) and also a wine stand in the interior with an open kitchen. Firstly I asked for bread with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil and it was so good. The bread was warm and fresh and it was the perfect starter. Then I got the Insalata Di Pere which was alright. The pears were overcooked but the veggies Gorgonzola and pecans were very tasty and peared well together:)! For my main dish I got the special boar ragu pasta. It was a typical tagliatelle pasta with bear ragu. It was a special so it may have only been there for a limited time but it was incredibly good. The tomato sauce tasted fresh and the boar was very meaty and slightly gamey but it was also incredibly tender and worked with the tomato sauce well. The last dish I got was the gnocchi which was my favorite dish. The gnocchi itself was so fluffy and airy and the red pesto sauce it came with was delicious! Dessert was quite the adventure. I only tried the Vulcan and it was like a makeshift lava cake. It was chcolatey but not overwhelming and also really fluffy and warm. I loved it so much I would come again just for the dessert! Overall, although the price was exorbitant Il Fornaio was just insanely good and the ambiance was also amazing which is why I would recommend Il Fornaio for certain occasions

We have been here a number of times, primarily because some of our family members really enjoy their meals here, but we find it typically overpriced and underwhelming. The thing that put me over the top was a panzanella salad for $15 that was tiny and had 4 croutons. That is not a panzanella salad. Other dishes were also small - the fusilloni for example ($21). Even the affogato at $14 had way too much whipped cream that took away from the drink that really should be coffee and ice cream. My salmon was good, I'll say that much.

Service was good and the food and drinks were amazing would definitely recommend if your in the area and want a nice little dinner with your girls or partner

I used to love this place so much and came here so much before!! Until I got BAD food poisoning yesterday from the seafood and the beef carpaccio!!!

We came here for a date night on a Saturday night. We had a 7pm reservation, made same day, parked in the parking structure and were promptly seated. I ordered an espresso martini which was delicious while my husband got some red wine. We ordered some bread on the side which came with some balsamic and olive oil. It was crusty and delicious. We shared the branzino and rigatoni alla vodka. Both were delicious but the branizno was a particular favorite. Service was fine and we would definitely come back in the future!

Classy place for happy hour and dinner with friends as well as pups. My family and friends frequent this place as if it was our local watering hole. The service has always been great. We usually reserve a table out in the patio because of our pups. The most ordered in our party is their meat pizza and calamari. Yum! Rest of the non happy hour entrees are excellent, never had a bad one. Since this review only screams "go here now" I'll say one upgrade they could do - desserts. Haven't had much luck in that department but outside of that "go here now".

A classy and elegant experience! I went here for a work dinner, and the waiters were attentive for all my coworkers. The food was delicious, and the wine was great. We just missed happy hour, so I'd recommend coming during happy hour. Otherwise, great spot!

Omg food was soooo good!!!! We got two different types of pasta and we're both so happy! Don't skip out on the calamari either. The service was great and this was perfect for date night! Will be coming back!

Came here to celebrate Father's Day and arrived early for our reservation. They were able to seat a party of 10 and puts in the private room. Great service, food and atmosphere. Grateful they were able to accommodate us, definitely will come back!!

The ambiance was nice, seated quickly as we arrived right at our reservation time. Restaurant filled up fairly quickly, location is nice but can be very hard to find parking during peak hours. The appetizers were flavorful and good however pasta was a little overcooked. Gnocchi came out very soft but the red sauce was delicious.

Great food great wine service was good will definitely go back if in the area. Great looking bar with many TV's. All servers were nice.

Came here for dinner. The space is large and beautifully decorated, very festive. Definitely suitable for a more special occasion. The food is not bad. There was nothing wrong with it - it just wasn't amazing. We got the Caesar salad, prosciutto and burrata, rigatoni, bolognese, and the margherita pizza. I liked it all, except for the pizza which tasted more like regular cheese pizza. We spent about ~$60 per person, and I think I'd come back mainly for the space and the ambiance rather than the food.

They have a really good happy hour. I believe it is from 3 to 6 PM and it is every single day. They offer nice cocktails for only eight dollars plus a few good food items such as pizza for only $13. Definitely good bargain, considering it is a very nice restaurant. The service however, was a bit slow. I think that they are a bit understaffed, but it was no big deal.

Finally had a chance to dine here tonight 02/09/25 celebrating an 18th birthday. They gave us a private area and Sanjeev our server was on top of things. He took our orders correctly, food came out promptly and he's an awesome group photographer! Appreciate his sense of humor and accommodating our needs for service to be quick as it was a Sunday night with highschoolers. Pizza, pasta, salad, and desserts all hit the spot for everyone tonight. Thx for a quick but excellent evening.

Went there for happy hour, it is indeed a beautiful spot. Great Happy hour drinks and food menu, we loved our drinks, calamari & margarita pizza. But somehow the place felt a little quiet for happy hour on weekend (Saturday), I wish they had maybe some TV or music or something to make the place more lively.

Due to other plans falling through, we called on a whim to reserve a table of family of 5 this week. We arrived at the table was already set up with the high chairs for our kids. We walk in and the ambiance is wonderful, soft playing music and lights are a bit dimmed. Food was delicious! Think super comforting Italian food cooked by an Italian grandma. My husband who is Italian appreciated how authentic the food and flavor was! We celebrated a special occasion and they gave us a whole tiramisu to share with the family which was so sweet! And we got a handwritten card too which was a lovely touch and I will treasure always to remember this special night!

Love the ambience and everything I've tried from here. Been here a few times and found the service pretty attentive. Went last time when it was busy so service was slightly slower, but still just as great. Friends and I could take our time eating and chatting without feeling rushed to leave.

Thank you for a wonderful Thanksgiving experience! Truly attentive wait staff, constantly walking around refilling waters and getting sharing plates & utensils. We were a party of 6 and they accommodated all of our dietary needs. Someone got the prix fixe Thanksgiving 4 course menu and they loved it. I got the mixed seafood grill and it was outstanding. Scallops, Salmon, Sea Bass, Jumbo Shrimp, with roasted broccoli, carrots and potatoes. We also shared the grilled cauliflower & marinated olives. Everyone loved the seasonal butternut squash soup. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with a huge smile! It felt like being at someone's home. I couldn't believe how affordable it was, which was icing on the cake. We have found our new family celebration restaurant!

I came here three times before writing this review. Each time, I didn't have a reservation, but each time, I've been seated and taken care of without fail. First time was at the long table during happy hour, and the other two times were at a table. -- Food Beef carpaccio: no complaints. Would order again Fradiavola pizza: dined with a meat lover, and they said this pizza hit the spot. I'm not much of a meat lover, but found that this pizza had a good balance of sauce and veg and cheese. Calamari: classic Casarecce al pesto e pollo: I don't have fond memories of pesto, but this dish made me change my mind! I also love that the pasta was cooked to perfection and NOT drowning in sauce. This dish got me back onto trusting pesto in my diet again haha Caesar salad: can't go wrong with a Caesar salad! Made as expected. vulcano; essentially a chocolate lava cake, and it's amazing. So fluffy, rich, and full of flavor. I will always order this. -- Tuscan Lemonade: such a delicious, refreshing drink! I ordered two in one sitting, then it was my go-to the next time I visited. Whisky Sour: perfect balance of whiskey and sour. Bartenders definitely know what they're doing. -- Ambiance: definitely feels more upscale, but servers do a wonderful job not judging you for your attire or looks at all. I really appreciate that because after a rough day, this place feels cozy and comforting. Saw people wearing work clothes, comfy clothes, and dressy clothes, but all were welcome. -- This Il Fornaio location is by far my favorite, and I can't wait to come back again!

The lemon scaloppini was tasteless. For $42 you would expect a tastier dish. Disappointing to say the least. The service was good.

We have been to LFornio Mountain View many times before and have aways been pleased with the quality of the food. In particular we have loved the pear salad, however last night it was extremely disappointing. Very little pear, 2 small pieces of cheese, 3 half grapes and the lettuce was a poor mixture. Not sure if we will be returning for poor quality at and expense price.

I came here for my mothers birthday and it was amazing. We were served by Diana, an amazing human being she was super attentive, nice and understanding and also gave my mom many options considering she is lactose intolerant as well as semi picky but she recommended some good choices and my mom loved the pasta and she was really nice with us and checked on us regularly and she was honest. Food came in quickly we didn't have to wait as much but we also came on a saturday at 3 pm might be different any other day not sure. The calamari was sooo yummy and the squid plate as well that my sister got. It was quiet some music playing but not too loud just perfect to have conversation and the lights are dim not too bright overall would recommend 10/10 would come again.

This restaurant and its event coordinator Gerardo were fantastic to work with. I hosted a bridal shower here on the partial patio and had a very warm and welcoming experience. Shout out to our server Octavio, aka, Ozzy, for being our wonderful and fun server. He was very high spirited and checked in on us frequently to make sure we were doing okay. Thank you so much for allowing my group to dine with you!

We came here for peninsula restaurant week and had the $30 meal that came with a soup/salad and entree with a basket of bread. I had the Caesar salad and grilled salmon and my wife had the minestrone soup and mushroom chicken. Food tasted great! Service was friendly and attentive as well. Ambiance was nice as well. It was our birthday, and we were able to get a nice tiramisu to share. We enjoy coming here and look forward to our next visit.

Pretty decent italian food. I enjoyed my chicken pesto pasta however the chicken was a bit dry. The calamari for the table was really good.

Always attentive service and great happy hour prices The staff really cares about your experience here