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Il Fornaio - Burlingame, Burlingame, CA

Il Fornaio - Burlingame

4.5
4.5
4498 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-burlingame/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Gerbino
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: mcasey@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
  • Location
    327 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010
  • 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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Il Fornaio's Silver Oak Wine Dinner

    Apr 2, 2025 only
    Indulge in a five-course Italian feast perfectly paired with premium wines from Silver Oak. Enjoy dishes like Tortino di Granchio, Pizzoccheri, and Ossobuco di Vitello or Spigola Cilena, followed by Tiramisù al Pistacchio, with expert wine insights shared throughout this unforgettable evening. Price is $175 per person + tax and gratuity
    Il Fornaio's Silver Oak Wine Dinner Photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 4,498 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio - Burlingame offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "consistently outstanding" food and service. Guests appreciate "great customer service" and a "pleasant dining experience." The restaurant excels in pasta and seafood dishes, with standout service from attentive staff like Heather and Justin. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

4,498 Reviews

  1. Mike

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was fantastic, service and food were excellent

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  2. Tara VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent! We really enjoyed our meal!

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  3. Anissa VIP

    Las Vegas23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always really enjoyed the visit and the meal. The service is great even when they are busy. I asked for something a little special in my order and they accommodated. Love their customer experience.

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  4. Rita

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not great. My salad was bland. The dressing was vinaigrette, but they forgot the vinegar. I had to ask the server for vinegar. He proceeded to dump vinegar on my salad until I grabbed the bottle from him. It was $30 for average greens and a teeny piece of salmon. My husband’s pasta was goopy and not seasoned well. We’re going to stay away for a while.

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  5. MommaV

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guillermo was fantastic for us! Super service, and the gnocchi was superb; lasagna was creamy and robust.

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  6. GODFREY VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter was attentive, helpful and great. We come at least twice every month

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was really slow, the server was really friendly and attentive but I think they were understaffed since there were many big tables with handful of servers. It took us about 40 min to get the first entree which was a Burrata salad. Food was good though!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    After reading many glowing reviews online, I had high expectations for this restaurant. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The service was subpar, and to top it off, the waiter practically threw the bill onto our table without any courtesy. As for the food, it didn’t live up to the hype and certainly wasn’t worth the high prices. Overall, I left feeling unsatisfied and have no desire to return.

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  9. Heather

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was kind, thoughtful, and provided great service while giving up space for our lunch meeting. Food was on time and delicious. Thank you!

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  10. tim

    Hawaii54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a place to enjoy with friends, attentive service, tasty pastas etc..and a good choice for most occasions

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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 4.5 stars by 4498 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 41 times today
Experiences are available.

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
    Roberto Gerbino
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-burlingame/
  • Phone number
    (650) 375-8000
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon special request. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more details: mcasey@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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