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What Cole Johnston doesn't like about Il Fornaio - Santa Clara:
Going to this restaurant was a terrible experience. Our waitress was one of the worst I've ever had. We waited 15 minutes for drinks. When she finally came to take our order, she said she forgot her pen. She disappeared for another 20 minutes. The food was cold and tasteless. At one point my brother said my grandmother's steaks were better and that she was the worst cook in the family. To top it off, the waitress nev... View all feedback. What Thomas Reiche likes about Il Fornaio - Santa Clara:
Met friends for dinner here who live in Santa Clara. We had a great time. Food was wonderful and our server John, was great. I've been to Il Fornaio in other parts of the Bay Area. Consistently good. View all feedback.
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Service was a bit slow for a 1:30 in the afternoon time frame.
Another example of overpriced Italian facade. Pizza was not bad, calamari was overcooked (old/burned oil? and way to salty. Lasagna was unbearable. Pasta dishes...
read moreThis used to be 5 stars for me, but coming out of COVID things have changed. You now have to ask for and pay for bread. The olive oil they used for dipping coul...
read moreGood food and great service, good place for business lunch.
we had a place reserved inside and when we arrived, we were told rudely that they were all reserved and that they had us outside. despite the heating we were co...
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read moreAnother great meal at Il Fornaio. And the bread is Amazing!
Overall, it’s very good. Hope they have more waiters and waitresses so that I don’t have to wait long to get serviced.
Great! I highly recommend this restaurant!! I will be returning.
Great Ambiance ! Tall ceilings wonderful choice of good wines and delicious homemade pasta. Also great pizza.
Lovely evening at Il Fornaio Santa Clara. Our server was top notch and the food was simply excellent.
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