Il Fornaio | Mountain View

545 San Antonio Rd Suite 31, Mountain View
(650) 567-5100

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Tagliatelle Bolognese
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Braised Short Rib
Calamaretti Fritti
Margherita Pizza
Tartara Di Tonno
Seafood Linguine
Caprese Salad
Ravioli Lucana
Sausage Pizza

Menu

Appetizers
Calamaretti Fritti
baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried; served with spicy marinara
Bruschette Assortite
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata; roasted cherry tomatoes; salsa tartufata & stracciatella cheese
Pastacini
fried macaroni al formaggio bites with mozzarella, white cheddar & grana padano; served over marinara
Piatto di Salumi
sliced meats including mortadella with pistachios, prosciutto di parma, wild boar salame & spicy salame; served with caponata, grana padano, grilled ciabatta & marinated olives
Burrata con Prosciutto
imported burrata with prosciutto di parma, arugula, ciabatta croutons & basil olive oil
Polpettine
beef meatballs baked in tomato sauce; served over soft polenta & topped with provola affumicata
Tartara di Tonno*
ahi tuna, white balsamic dressing, avocado, spring onions & micro arugula; served with grilled ciabatta
Carpaccio*
thinly sliced raw certified piedmontese beef, shaved grana padano, capers & wild arugula; drizzled with lemon olive oil
Cavolfiori
roasted cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil
Fiori di Zucca
fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano; served with tartar sauce & spicy marinara

Insalate - Salads
Minestrone(cup)
Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
Minestrone di Verdure (bowl)
seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
Insalata Cesarina
romaine lettuce, grana padano & croutons with housemade caesar dressing
Insalata Bietole
organic red & gold beets with red wine vinaigrette, wild arugula, toasted walnuts, goat cheese & lemon-olive oil dressing
Caprese Tradizionale
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil olive oil
Insalata Regina
wild arugula, couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers & raisins with lemon-olive oil dressing
Insalata di Pere
baked pear salad with organic baby lettuces, seedless red grapes, gorgonzola, pecans & pomegranate dressing

Pizza
Margherita
mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
Parmigiana
provola affumicata, tomato sauce, grilled eggplant, grana padano & fresh basil
Calabrese
spicy salame, gorgonzola, mozzarella, tomato sauce & oregano
Cristina
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved grana padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil
Fradiavola
mozzarella, italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino

Pasta Fresca
Rigatoni alla Vodka
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & grana padano
Fusilloni
large corkscrew pasta with roasted tomato sauce & stracciatella cheese
Mafaldine
curly-edged flat pasta in a ragu of octopus, squid & shrimp in light tomato sauce with white wine & capers
Tagliatelle Bolognese
egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & grana padano
Linguine Mare Chiaro
thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & trebbiano wine
Casarecce alla Norcina
twisted short pasta with chicken breast, white truffle oil, porcini & champignon mushrooms, parsley & grana padano-cream sauce
Lasagna Ferrarese
pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano & béchamel; baked in the oven
Ravioli di Magro
ravioli filled with rainbow chard, kale, onions & pecorino cheese; served with shiitake mushrooms, chopped tomatoes & crispy leeks
Ravioli di Brasato
ravioli filled with braised short ribs & grana padano; tossed in a root vegetable & veal demi-glace

Girrarosto, Griglia e Specialita'
Salmone alla Griglia
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sautéed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Pollo ai Funghi
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Branzino al Limone*
mediterranean seabass fillet with white wine lemon caper butter sauce; served with sautéed haricots verts & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Grigliata di Pesce Misto*
mixed grill of fish fillet, scallops & shrimp topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with broccolini, baby carrots & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Costata al Pepe*
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy peppercorn brandy sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes

Dolci
Tiramisù
treviso-style tiramisu` with ladyfingers soaked in rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone & topped with a dusting of cocoa powder
Setteveli
chocolate sponge cake layered with chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline and chocolate glaze

Family Feast
Famiglia Feast Pizza Pronta (serves 4)
Features 2 Pizzas of your choice & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramisù
Famiglia Feast Pescatora(serves 4)
Features Salmone alla Griglia* & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramisù

Utensils
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No thanks, I have my own utensils.

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Recent Reviews

Not a great experience for vegetarians. I had the minestrone soup and bruschetta. I was expecting the bruschetta to be hot but it was cold. I wish there were better vegetarian options. Vegetarians can skip this place.
September 2025
The calamari was cooked perfectly tender, not rubbery at all. I added salmon to the Cesar Salad. The salmon had a beautiful crust and was well executed. The gnocchi was seared on one side to give it texture. Overall a nice meal.

I didn't appreciate being up sold, but I have to give a nod to the waiter being a good salesman.

Overall a good meal.
September 2025
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.
September 2025

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Il Fornaio | Mountain View

545 San Antonio Rd Suite 31, Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 567-5100