Il Fornaio

302 S Market St, San Jose
(408) 271-3366

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Salmon Spinach Roasted Potatos
Grigliata Di Pesce Misto
Burrata Con Prosciutto
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Linguine Mare Chiaro
Salmone Alla Griglia
Cappellacci Di Zucca
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Pennoni Alla Vodka
Calamaretti Fritti

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

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 Toscano
free-range rosemary chicken; served with roasted cauliflower & 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
Scaloppine alla Modenese
breaded veal with prosciutto di parma, grana padano & brown butter sage sauce; served with sautéed spinach & mashed 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
Torta di Formaggio
cheesecake with mixed berries & graham cracker crust; served with strawberry compote

Family Feast
Famiglia Feast Contadina (serves 4)
Features Pollo Toscano & 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

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Recent Reviews

As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of gold and rose, my partner and I made our way to Il Fornaio, where the promise of an Italian culinary adventure awaited us. Nestled in the heart of San Jose, this charming restaurant beckoned with its warm glow and inviting aromas, a perfect setting for our weekend escape.

Stepping inside, we were greeted by an ambiance that exuded Italian elegance. The rustic decor, adorned with wooden beams and...
June 2025
I have eaten dinner here many times over the years. It’s my go to location in downtown San Jose. Last night I went a little off my normal meal and went for the grilled salmon and a caprese salad. Finished it off with a scoop of dark chocolate gelato. I was not disappointed. Service is always good and the atmosphere is really nice.

Do be careful when walking around in this area at night. The homeless crowd is a bit of a problem and I’ve been hassled...
May 2025
I was with a large group and there were several other large groups so the kitchen must have been busy. But my meal came out (“lobster” ravioli) and it was literally slopped on the plate. Very unappetizing appearance. Especially as there were no sides. The worst, it tasted and looked more like langostino than lobster. Not worth the price. Very disappointing.
May 2025

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Il Fornaio

302 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 271-3366