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Il Fornaio - Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Il Fornaio - Sacramento

4.7 (3920)
$30 and under
Italian
400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Il Fornaio means 'the Baker'; in Italian. Located in downtown Sacramento, this award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 446-4100
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-sacramento/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mitch Davis
  • Catering
    Retail Catering: When you can’t join us, Il Fornaio food will come to you! Catering services include: boxed lunches, pastries, sandwiches, salads or cookies platters and much more. Perfect for any social or business meeting. Call for delivery details and minimum order information (service charge applies). Planning a wedding or large corporate event? Full Service Catering is available at our Sacramento location. Authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine and our experienced catering staff can offer Five-Star service when handling all the details of your next special event.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio is located in downtown Sacramento just four blocks from the state capitol. In a beautiful and elegant setting we offer delicious authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable service. We have a number of private dining options available along with special menus to match your group's needs.
  • Private party contact
    Fiorella Suaurez: (916) 446-4139
  • Location
    400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Parking details
    Il Forniao parking is located inside the Wells Fargo Parking Garage. We offer complimentary validation of 2 hours, excluding event nights held at the Golden One Center. Street parking and valet (M-F 8am till 4:30pm) are also available.
  • Public transit
    Regional Transit stops one block over on 4th and L Street. Amtrack stops three blocks over on 4th and I Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Il Fornaio - Sacramento's menu was last updated on 10/5/2023.

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What 3,920 people are saying

Il Fornaio - Sacramento reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Italian

  • Sacramento

    Great for fine wines

  • Sacramento

    Romantic

  • Sacramento

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Fornaio in Sacramento offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a standout choice for Italian cuisine. Guests love the "elegant atmosphere," "attentive staff," and "varied menu" that caters to diverse dietary needs. Ideal for special occasions, it's a must-visit restaurant.
3,920 Reviews

  1. Stephanie VIP

    California Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are always happy and satisfied when we dine at Il Fornaio.

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  2. Joshua

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On the surface of the experience it appears very formal, but the staff and overall vibe of the place is taken over by a very down to earth casual experience. That’s probably due to the nature of guests and who the customers are if I’m being honest. So don’t be worried about it being too fancy. Food was very good, good portions, and plenty of menu options. Including options for vegans and people with diet restrictions. The service was incredible. Very friendly and attentive, but not annoying. Only downside was everything was fairly expensive, and it didn’t seem that fancy of a place. But that could just be due to inflation and the economics of doing business. You should definitely try this place out! Just be prepared to spend a pretty penny.

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  3. Laurie VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley197 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy, noisy evening. Also, the parking lot did charge me for my 2hr free parking even though we left the license plate number with the hostess as requested.

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  4. Jose

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service From Mike was really good Me and my Girlfriend always have a good time here anytime we go especially if it’s Mike serving us!! Food here is always so good as well and the vibe overall is so nice.

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  5. Trena

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love coming to Il Fornaio in Sacramento. Fabulous food in a spectacular building along with attentive staff makes for a special dining experience. Last night we were celebrating my sister’s birthday before heading over to Golden 1 Center for the Barry Manilow concert. Plenty of folks dressed up in sparkly, sequins laden clothing! The atmosphere was light and lively lending to a dazzling evening.

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  6. Raymond

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks and service all amazing. Always a good place for dinner before a show.

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  7. Larry VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is well made and well presented. Our cocktails were nicely made and tasty. The ambiance is excellent. The menu is varied enough to have something for everyone.

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  8. Normand VIP

    Hawaii73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious meal. We both had the chicken marsala dish and it was a large chicken breast with sliced potatoes and of course mushroom/marsala sauce. Our server was excellent. She was very friendly and efficient. She answered all our questions and helped us select some good appetizers. The restaurant itself was nicely arranged with space between guests. They also were doing a special for the month of free corkage, so we were able to bring and enjoy our own wine, however they had a good wine list. We will definitely return.

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  9. John

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very good, just the right amount of attention. Food arrived hot and the salad arrived cold. Staff was very polite

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  10. Rodney VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    for a chain restaurant, very excellent Italian cuisine...

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FAQs

Il Fornaio - Sacramento offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 446-4100.

Il Fornaio - Sacramento is rated 4.7 stars by 3920 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Il Fornaio - Sacramento

400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Il Forniao parking is located inside the Wells Fargo Parking Garage. We offer complimentary validation of 2 hours, excluding event nights held at the Golden One Center. Street parking and valet (M-F 8am till 4:30pm) are also available.
  • Public transit
    Regional Transit stops one block over on 4th and L Street. Amtrack stops three blocks over on 4th and I Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mitch Davis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ilfornaio.com/location/il-fornaio-sacramento/
  • Phone number
    (916) 446-4100
  • Catering
    Retail Catering: When you can’t join us, Il Fornaio food will come to you! Catering services include: boxed lunches, pastries, sandwiches, salads or cookies platters and much more. Perfect for any social or business meeting. Call for delivery details and minimum order information (service charge applies). Planning a wedding or large corporate event? Full Service Catering is available at our Sacramento location. Authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine and our experienced catering staff can offer Five-Star service when handling all the details of your next special event.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Fornaio is located in downtown Sacramento just four blocks from the state capitol. In a beautiful and elegant setting we offer delicious authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable service. We have a number of private dining options available along with special menus to match your group's needs.
  • Private party contact
    Fiorella Suaurez: (916) 446-4139

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