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Il Fornaio - Seattle
In the tradition of Italy's trattorias, the sight, sounds and aromas of authentic Italian cuisine are recreated fresh everyday at Il Fornaio Seattle. Literally "the baker" in Italian, Il Fornaio offers wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade and imported pastas; pizzas from an apple wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch. Voted as Seattle Magazine's 2006 Reader's Choice for "Best
Italian" and repeat recipient of Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence," this award-winning restaurant is located in downtown Seattle at Sixth and Pine.
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169 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 169 reviews
5 stars
(70)
4 stars
(69)
3 stars
(23)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(73)
- good for groups(66)
- fit for foodies(50)
- great for lunch(45)
- romantic(45)
- notable wine list(44)
Il Fornaio - Seattle Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I'VE BEEN A CUSTOMER OF IL FURNAIO SINCE IT OPENED IN SEATTLE. I'M NOT THERE AS MUCH SINCE I RETIRED BUT
IT'S THE SPOT MY FRIENDS AND I MEET WHEN WE HAVE AN "OCCASION" LIKE WE DID YESTERDAY. A FRIEND FROM ARIZONA WAS IN TOWN AND THEY ALL WANTED TO GO TO IL FURNAIO. WE LOVE IT!"
IT'S THE SPOT MY FRIENDS AND I MEET WHEN WE HAVE AN "OCCASION" LIKE WE DID YESTERDAY. A FRIEND FROM ARIZONA WAS IN TOWN AND THEY ALL WANTED TO GO TO IL FURNAIO. WE LOVE IT!"
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Odd Location, Good Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Don't let the location throw you. Much better than you'd expect from a restaurant in a downtown mall. Great place to eat when you're heading to the movies or a show downtown."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 3 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Dependable Gem
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/14/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Il Fornaio is always a special experience for my wife and me. The service is attentive but unobtrusive. The staff is friendly without being familiar and are always enthusiastic about doing what they can to make their guests comfortable. The atmosphere strikes a soothing balance between elegance and familiar comfort. All their food is wonderful, and, appropriately to their name, the bread is consistently superb. The wine list is extensive enough to find something for every palate and the bar is knowledgeable and talented. I would like to add some caveat, but I honestly have no complaints about Il Fornaio. An elegant dinner for two for under $100 and a welcome respite from everyday dining. Il Fornaio even now offers gluten-free pasta."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything we ordered was great! Il Fornaio's delivers every time."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, service is excellent. Plenty of room for larger party's."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Worse than usual
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Perfect trifecta. Salad greens were limp and bitter. Wine by the glass was from a bottle that had been opened at least 2 days (reminder to self: only order wines by the glass that are popular--at least they won't be too old before served). Barilotti, whole wheat, was so over-cooked that it was falling apart. While this might be good in a meat, it's a disaster for pasta. Service was mediocre. Okay, that's four, not three. Quattrifecta?"
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 7 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and the best olive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and the best olive oil ever"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2012
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Review 8 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Dependable Choice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"always dependable -- great time and great food"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 9 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed my dinner at Il Fornaio
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed my dinner at Il Fornaio on Friday night. Nice selection of food choices and drinks. Service was very attentive but not overly so. Ambiance is lovely. Be sure to make reservations on the weekend!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This is a solid Italian restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a solid Italian restaurant for tourists and for a restaurant attached to a mall. The food was pretty good and worth going to but definitely not super authentic nor really exciting."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
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Review 11 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every thing was as it should
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Every thing was as it should be no problems.. Food good service good."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 12 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful food and a great selection. The daily specials added variety to the menu. Nice wine list and good recommendations to go with meal type."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 13 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service was very good.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was very good. The waiter was personable and very competent."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My colleagues and i all had
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My colleagues and i all had seafood dishes and they were quite good. Halibut season had just arrived, and the Alaskan halibut was delicious and perfectly cooked. When I arrived at the restaurant and found that it was located inside a chopping mall (albeit on the periphery), I was wary, but the food was enjoyable."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 15 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service however soup
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service however soup and pasta lacked flavor or seasoning!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
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Review 16 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and very accommodatin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service and very accommodating. Food was delicious and beautifully presented."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful dinner - wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful dinner - wonderful service"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
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Review 18 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always enjoy dining here.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always enjoy dining here. Food consistently good."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent server service as
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent server service as usual. The greeting at the door is more abrupt than one would like, but good food and attentive service always bring me back."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 20 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Steelhead Salmon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Steelhead Salmon with delicious vegetables."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was the first time I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"This was the first time I had eaten at Il Fornaio, it won't be the last"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 22 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not up to par
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is definitely not as good as it was years ago. The salad I ordered - which used to be a favorite of mine - was incredibly bland and boring. Certainly not worth the price paid. This is a restaurant that I used to eat in twice a week - and now I have had my last meal there."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2006
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Review 23 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
GREAT JOB! I will DEFINITELY return
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was simply outstanding. I took a lady there for a date and we both had a wonderful time. The server was very professional and took great care of us. I am a server at Sand Point Country Club and pay special attention to people in the service industry. I am pleased to say I was more than impressed. I wish for the life of me I could remember our server's name. My reservation was on April 7 at 7:30pm. So whoever the lady was, she did an excellent job. Also, the last time I was there I was impressed with the gentleman who showed us the desserts. He was very genuine and knowledgable and it left a great impression. In fact, he was the reason I decided to take my date there. Every employee we came in contact with was excellent. Thanks!!!!!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We both opted to try the special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We both opted to try the special 3-course menu for $29.99. The waiter explained that the first 2 courses (appetizer and pasta) would be smaller but the main course would be regular size (fine by us). Before the appetizer arrived we enjoyed a generous basket of bread along with an oil and vinegar plate for dipping. Between us we had the fava/artichoke soup, bread with a trio of toppings, stuffed ravioli, linguini with seafood and, for the main course, the boar. Everything was delicious -- especially the soup and the boar which was cooked in a tasty sauce and was very tender. It was served with gnocchi and broccolini (the latter was a bit salty for our taste). We go to Il Fornaio whenever we visit Seattle from B.C. and always enjoy it."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely wonderful dishes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Absolutely wonderful dishes on this months Tour of ITaly. Service amazing, wonderful staff work with each other, not cutthroat."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The experience we had at Il
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The experience we had at Il Fornaio was outstanding. Our waitperson, Jax, was extremely knowledgeable, and an absolute gem when making selection recommendations - even clarifying how certain dishes we were interested in were prepared. She would also make pairing recommendations, and did an excellent job doing so.
The majority of our selections were off the current Toscano menu, and were fresh, decidedly different, and were delicious.
Without question, we will return."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My family and I we often eat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My family and I we often eat at il Fornaio. We are originally from North of Italy, near Venice, therefor, we really appreciate and enjoy our cousine. Il Fornaio have amazing Chefs, they really know their busness. Often my brother and I enjoy a weekend lunch, and then some shopping in Downtown Seattle, we are all thrilled to have such a classic, stylish restaurant in the city."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 28 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great meal and kid-friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For a restaurant attached to a mall I didn't have extremely high expectations but we were pleasantly surprised. We had a great waitress - very prompt and friendly. We were eating with our 3 1/2 year old daughter and we ate quite early. I had beef carpaccio, which was excellent, and pasta bolognese, which was good. My wife had one of the specials and a starter salad and she enjoyed both. Overall we had a great experience and would definitely go back the next time we are in Seattle."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 29 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambience and service were
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ambience and service were very good, especially for something off an indoor mall although coming on this off the street, we had expected something a bit nicer. The food was fairly mediocre, some sub-Olive Garden."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 30 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was unremarkable and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was unremarkable and mostly tasteless. Olive Garden need not fear Il Fornaio."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 31 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Il Fornaio excellent as ever!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I made a Last minute reservation via I-Phone with some special instructions. Although when we arrive the restaurant was busy, they gave us special treatment, seating us at a wonderful window table. As usual, the service was great, food wonderful and they got us out in time to go to the theatre!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good food, attentive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food, attentive service. Busy for weekday lunch, but the staff can handle it. Pricey, but the food warrants the prices."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 34 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been eating here regularly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been eating here regularly since it opened years ago. In addition to the main menu, its regionale menu changes every month, as a guest chef features the food of his/her home region. This month was Calabria: the items we tasted Casaricce e Badolatu (Calabrian tuna and lovely savories with pasta) and 'Novoltinu e Pisce Spata (incredibly moist,skewered swordfish with a light filling) were among the most memorable Italian dishes we have ever had."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 35 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very appealing decor and atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very appealing decor and atmosphere. Food was very tasty and the server was most pleasant and helpful."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Calabria menu is wonderful.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Calabria menu is wonderful. We particularly enjoyed the flavorful bruschette on cucumbers, the spinach ravioli with delicate mushrooms, and the swordfish rolls. The wines were superb as well. I love the Festa Regionale concept."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 37 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Worst cannelloni I've ever
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Worst cannelloni I've ever had, Caesar was bland, and a $14 glass of red wine that tasted like it was turning. Waitperson was on autopilot and a little edgy.
And I'm generally pretty easy to please."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
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Review 38 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service, fine food...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food! Great Value and the best service ever: Jeff made our luncheon complete with his excellent service and great attitude: Bright eyed, alert and very accommodating and friendly. We could tell, he likes people and displayed the skills of an experienced server. He is one of the reasons, we will return :-)"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a great corner window
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great corner window seat. I had a picky eater in our group and the wait staff was patient and provided excellent service."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2005
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 40 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Highly recommended!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I went to Il Fornaio for my birthday, on a Monday night. The was a special promotion going to Calabrian cuisine, basically allowing you to sample a variety of spicy Italian dishes and wines. My wife had that, but went for the Seafood Linguine. All I can say is we both were very happy with our choices. My dish was cooked perfectly, and was just spicy enough to give it a little flair, but not at all overly so. Our server was excellent, actually, all the staff that we interacted with were great. The service was just at the right speed...time enough to relax and chat, but not so much that you start wondering when dinner is coming. Also, because it was my birthday, our server brought us a free Tiramisu dessert that was fabulous!"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 41 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service was fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was fantastic and we really enjoyed our meal. It was served rather promptly and a slight issue with one of the dishes was quickly dealt with and with utmost consideration. Really good! Worth every penny spent."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 42 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I always enjoy this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I always enjoy this restaurant - the staff is friendly and helpful and the food is great. I leave feeling refreshed from having a pleasant time. Great restaurant for business dinners."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
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Review 43 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've been here a few times
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've been here a few times and I think this place is just okay. I had the cannelloni and I thought it was underseasoned. The food is not very exciting."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
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Review 44 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. It was a little
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. It was a little understaffed. Odd mix of special occasion diners and Thursday night soccer mom girls night. Overall though I would not hesitate to go again."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 45 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for a lunch with my boss's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went for a lunch with my boss's wife to meet and get to know each other. We were seated at a lovely table by the window. Both of us had trouble deciding on what to order because it all looked so good. I had the butternut squash ravioli and it was perfect. So good. The waiter was attentive and we enjoyed the atmosphere and the whole experience very much."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid, consistent, good food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Solid, consistent, good food. Not outstanding."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 47 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service. Server was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service. Server was wonderful, the help was energetic and fun to talk to. They did not interupt you but were available. Food was excellent and found that the experience was top notch."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good food, very good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good food, very good service, good price too...We will come back."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 49 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
THE FOOD AND SERVICE WERE
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"THE FOOD AND SERVICE WERE EXCELLENT."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
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Review 50 for Il Fornaio - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
M;y wife and I celebrated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"M;y wife and I celebrated our 34th Valentine's Day at Il Fornaio this year. The waitress took care of our every need and was very attentive. The restaurant was a bit noisy, but so are most Italian restaurants that we've been to. The food was well prepared and very, very good. My only complaint is that I had the veal scallopini and I guess I was expecting larger portions. But, none the less, it was very good. The desserts were excellent. We will definitely come back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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