Il Fornaio Burlingame

Restaurant · Burlingame, CA

This upscale Italian spot in Burlingame is a local favorite, especially for its freshly made pasta and bread. Reviewers often highlight the attentive staff and the lively bar area, with some regulars praising bartender Alex's espresso martinis. Consider visiting on a Wednesday for half-off bottles of wine to enhance your dining experience.

Italian Dining
Fresh Pasta
Outdoor Seating
Good for Groups

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About

Upmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.

Ratings & Reviews

★ 4.31,355 Google reviews

Rose Thomas★★★★★
Very nice restaurant with attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful flowers surrounding the building. A variety of seating indoors, including a bar area. Reservations are highly recommended, as it fills up fast. The upscale atmosphere is great to celebrate a special occasion with family. All of the food (pasta trio, meatballs, bolognese, spaghetti pomodoro, insalata di casa, bruschetta, Filetto Al Vino Rosso) was delicious, with the exception of the artichoke which was lacking adequate seasoning.
5 months ago

Amelia H★★★★★
Alex is the best bartender in the whole town! His espresso martinis are to die for even though I’m a wine drinker. On Wednesdays they have half off bottles of wine :)) We enjoyed a 2023 Caymus with the Risotto with spinach and shrimp, unfortunately I would not recommend it. It tastes more like over cooked rice than a risotto. However, the shrimp had good flavor. Our waiter was ever so kind in switching out our plate. Need I mention, the manager had words with the chef who n order to make the next persons experience that much better. They really go all the way here.
2 months ago

Itt Pamarapa★★★★★
Il Fornaio, located right in the middle of Burlingame Downtown, was an upscale Italian restaurant. It had both bar, formal dining and private party areas It served quality Italian dishes including appetizers, pastas, pizzas, interesting mains and good wines. Its complimentary breads served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar was so good. Its deep fried breaded small squids and deep fried breaded sole were great as well. It served truly authentic Italian dishes.
10 months ago

Good to know

Dine-in
Takeout
Delivery
Curbside pickup
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Beer
Wine
Cocktails
Vegetarian options
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Good for groups
Restroom
Free parking
Paid parking
Wheelchair accessible
Credit cards
Contactless payments

Hours & Price

Closed now

USD20–70

Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

FRITTO MISTOregular $ 23fried shrimp & calamari | polenta | vegetables | sage | spicy marinara
calamari only$ 22
BRUSCHETTE ASSORTITE$ 16garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata | roasted cherry tomatoes | basil pesto & stracciatella
BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO$ 19burrata | prosciutto di parma | arugula | grilled ciabatta | basil olive oil
CARPACCIO*$ 19piedmontese beef | grana padano | capers | wild arugula | lemon olive oil
POLPETTINE$ 17beef meatballs | tomato sauce | ricotta | grilled ciabatta
FIORI DI ZUCCA$ 21fried zucchini blossoms | mozzarella | parmigiano reggiano | spicy marinara
GNOCCHI GRATINATI$ 17potato dumplings | truffled mushrooms | cream sauce | grana padano
CAVOLFIORI | VEGAN |$ 16roasted cauliflower | roasted garlic | rosemary olive oil
TARTARA DI TONNO*$ 22ahi tuna | white balsamic dressing | avocado | spring onions | micro arugula | grilled ciabatta
CESTINO DEL PANE (serves 4)$ 4fresh baked bread | extra-virgin olive oil | balsamic vinegar
add roasted tomato spread & mixed olives$ 4
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA$ 24pasta tubes | bacon | vodka-cream-tomato sauce | grana padano
TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE$ 25beef, pork & veal ragu | egg pasta ribbons | grana padano
RAVIOLI LUCANA$ 28italian sausage in spinach ravioli | fresh tomatoes | spicy tomato sauce | peperoncino | stracciatella
LASAGNA FERRARESE$ 28beef, pork & veal ragu | porcini mushrooms | pasta sheets | grana padano | béchamel
LINGUINE MARE CHIARO$ 33clams | mussels | shrimp | scallops | thin pasta | roasted cherry tomato sauce | white wine | crushed red pepper
GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA$ 25baked potato dumplings | roasted tomato sauce | basil | grana padano | fior di latte mozzarella
FUSILLONI AL PESTO$ 28shrimp | sundried tomatoes | large corkscrew pasta | traditional pesto cream sauce
PAPPARDELLE ALLA NORCINA$ 28chicken breast | porcini & champignon mushrooms | wide egg pasta ribbons | truffle oil | grana padano-cream sauce
POMODORO$ 23spaghetti | roasted tomato sauce | basil | stracciatella
add chicken breast or meatballs$ 10
add shrimp$ 15
MINESTRONE DI VERDUREcup $ 11seasonal vegetable soup
MINESTRONE DI VERDUREbowl $ 12seasonal vegetable soup
INSALATA REGINA | VEGAN |$ 15couscous | avocado | capers | red onions | raisins | tomatoes | wild arugula | lemon-olive oil dressing
INSALATA BIETOLE$ 16organic red & gold beets | goat cheese | toasted walnuts | wild arugula | red wine vinaigrette
CAPRESE$ 17fior di latte mozzarella | heirloom tomatoes | basil olive oil
ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD$ 24rotisserie chicken | spicy salami | applewood smoked bacon | fior di latte mozzarella | avocado | garbanzo beans | red onions | tomatoes | romaine lettuce | white balsamic vinaigrette
INSALATA CESARINA$ 15grana padano | croutons | romaine lettuce | caesar dressing
INSALATA DI PERE$ 16roasted pears | gorgonzola | candied pecans | seedless red grapes | baby lettuces | pomegranate dressing
add grilled chicken$ 10
add salmon* or shrimp$ 15
MARGHERITA$ 21fior di latte mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | fresh basil
CAPRICCIOSA$ 22ham | artichokes | mushrooms | kalamata olives | mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano
PESTO E MOZZARELLA$ 22fior di latte mozzarella | pesto | roasted cherry tomatoes
HOT HONEY CALABRESE$ 23spicy salame | mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | hot honey
FRADIAVOLA$ 22italian sausage | mushrooms | bell peppers | red onions | mozzarella | tomato sauce | spicy peperoncino
CRISTINA$ 23prosciutto di parma | fior di latte mozzarella | grana padano | mushrooms | wild arugula | white truffle oil
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA*$ 39norwegian salmon | lemon | extra-virgin olive oil | sautéed spinach | roasted yukon gold potatoes
BRANZINO IN CROSTA*$ 48mediterranean seabass | basil-panko crust | roasted tomato sauce | root vegetables | grilled polenta
POLLO TOSCANO$ 34free-range rotisserie chicken | rosemary sauce | broccolini | baby carrots | mashed potatoes
POLLO AI FUNGHI$ 37chicken breast | mixed mushrooms | marsala wine sauce | roasted root vegetables & yukon gold potatoes
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA$ 36breaded chicken breast | marinara sauce | mozzarella | spaghetti pomodoro
GRIGLIATA DI PESCE MISTO*$ 44fish fillet | salmon | scallops | shrimp | lemon-olive oil sauce | broccolini | baby carrots | roasted yukon gold potatoes
FILETTO AL VINO ROSSO*$ 558oz beef tenderloin | red wine reduction sauce | mixed mushrooms | mashed potatoes
NEW YORK STEAK*$ 4914oz new york steak | roasted root vegetables & yukon gold potatoes
TOMAHAWK*$ 120serves two guests; please allow 45 minutes for preparation | 32oz tomahawk steak carved tableside | roasted root vegetables & yukon gold potatoes
TIRAMISÙ$ 14ladyfingers | mascarpone | espresso | rum | cocoa powder
CANNOLI SICILIANI$ 15cannoli | sheep’s milk ricotta | candied orange | limoncello | bittersweet chocolate | pistachios
VULCANO$ 15warm chocolate cake | creamy center | caramel sea salt gelato
PANNA COTTA AL LIMONE$ 15limoncello-infused panna cotta | housemade lemon syrup | italian sponge cake
AFFOGATO AL CAFFÈ$ 14espresso | vanilla gelato | whipped cream
make it boozy ~ add your choice of digestivi or liquori$ 6
SPUMONE GELATO$ 15strawberry, chocolate hazelnut & pistachio gelato | cherries | chocolate chips | pistachios | raspberry & chocolate sauce
GELATI MISTI$ 14dark chocolate gelato | vanilla gelato | cranberry orange sorbet
SCOOP OF GELATOeach $ 9vanilla | dark chocolate | caramel sea salt | chocolate hazelnut | cranberry orange sorbet
BIRRE$ 7ITALIAN & DOMESTIC BEER SELECTIONS
VINI$ 8ITALIAN & LOCAL WINE SELECTIONS
SORRENTO KING$ 9templeton rye whiskey | fernet-branca | vanilla | orange peel | oak wood smoke top
MARGARITA ITALIANO$ 9herradura silver tequila | lucano limoncello | cointreau | mango purée | lime
MILANO MULE$ 9tito’s handmade vodka | fiorente elderflower liqueur | ginger beer | lime
TUSCAN LEMONADE$ 9conciere vodka | blackberry purée | lemon | soda
KICKIN’ OLD FASHIONED$ 9redemption bourbon | cynar | citrus peel | bitters | luxardo cherry
TIKI TAORMINA$ 9don q piña rum | peach purée | pineapple | lime | mint
FORNAIO HOUSE SPRITZ$ 9aperol | bianco vermouth | lavender | sage | thyme | villa sandi prosecco
ACQUA ALTA$ 9basil infused conciere vodka | orange blossom | lime | soda
LA COLOMBA$ 9conciere tequila | campari | grapefruit | lime | dehydrated citrus salt | soda
FRITTO MISTO$ 14fried shrimp & calamari | polenta | vegetables | sage | spicy marinara
BRUSCHETTE ASSORTITE$ 10garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata | roasted cherry tomatoes | basil pesto & stracciatella
POLPETTINE$ 13beef meatballs | tomato sauce | ricotta | grilled ciabatta
CAVOLFIORI | VEGAN |$ 13roasted cauliflower | roasted garlic | rosemary olive oil
MARGHERITA PIZZA$ 14fior di latte mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | fresh basil
HOT HONEY CALABRESE PIZZA$ 14spicy salame | mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | hot honey
ACQUA ALTA$ 16basil infused conciere vodka | orange blossom | lime | soda
LA COLOMBA$ 16conciere tequila | campari | grapefruit | lime | dehydrated citrus salt | soda
SORRENTO KING$ 16templeton rye whiskey | fernet-branca | vanilla | orange peel | oak wood smoke top
MARGARITA ITALIANO$ 16herradura silver tequila | lucano limoncello | cointreau | mango purée | lime
MILANO MULE$ 16tito’s handmade vodka | fiorente elderflower liqueur | ginger beer | lime
TUSCAN LEMONADE$ 16conciere vodka | blackberry purée | lemon | soda
KICKIN’ OLD FASHIONED$ 16redemption bourbon | cynar | citrus peel | bitters | luxardo cherry
TIKI TAORMINA$ 16don q piña rum | peach purée | pineapple | lime | mint
ESPRESSO MARTINI$ 16absolut vanilia vodka | caffè borghetti | espresso liqueur | freshly brewed espresso | vanilla
VOLO$ 16maker’s mark bourbon | aperol | amaro nonino | lemon | bitters
LIMONCELLO MARGARITA$ 16gran centenario reposado tequila | lucano limoncello | lime | agave
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ$ 16lucano limoncello | villa sandi prosecco | soda
PRIMAVERA SPRITZ$ 16the botanist islay dry gin | cointreau | pineapple | dragon fruit | passion fruit | villa sandi prosecco
APEROL SPRITZ$ 16aperol | villa sandi prosecco | soda
FORNAIO HOUSE SPRITZ$ 16aperol | bianco vermouth | lavender | sage | thyme | villa sandi prosecco
VILLA SANDIglass $ 15Prosecco | Treviso
VILLA SANDI9oz $ 20Prosecco | Treviso
VILLA SANDIbottle $ 50Prosecco | Treviso
MIONETTO (200 ml)glass $ 14Alcohol Removed Sparkling | Veneto
FRANCIS COPPOLAglass $ 16Prosecco Rosé | Italy
FRANCIS COPPOLA9oz $ 23Prosecco Rosé | Italy
FRANCIS COPPOLAbottle $ 62Prosecco Rosé | Italy
SARACCOglass $ 15Moscato d’Asti | Piemonte
SARACCO9oz $ 21Moscato d’Asti | Piemonte
SARACCObottle $ 55Moscato d’Asti | Piemonte
PIPER SONOMAglass $ 17Brut | Sonoma County