With so many restaurants to go to in Roseville, often spreading time between visits can be a challenge. We have our favorites but also like to try new places. Il Fornaio is one of these places. We love sitting at the bar for Happy Hour. So many craft cocktails and I love experimenting with them. Sometimes I'll simply have a refreshing beer. I love pizza. The Fradiavola is a favorite happy hour item along with the calamari. We also absolutely love our server who always is on top of it. She's one of the reasons we keep returning. Some days it's quiet and other days can get busy. It's spacious and plenty of room for everyone. If you haven't tried it, what are you waiting for? ;) read more

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We stopped in around 5pm on a Saturday and had a genuinely great experience from start to finish. Devon at the bar mixed fantastic drinks, and our server Riley was sweet, attentive, and kept everything moving at a great pace. Presentation was lovely and everything arrived in a timely fashion. We ordered the salmon and the Grigliata di Pesce Misto (mixed seafood plate). The salmon dish was a thicker filet that stayed moist. The seafood misto was enjoyable overall, though the smaller portions of fish ended up a bit drier by comparison. The atmosphere and ambiance continue to be one of the reasons we come back. We've probably been half a dozen times over the years and I can confidently say this was my favorite visit yet. There's construction happening outside at the moment, but honestly it didn't detract from the experience at all. Tonight we skipped dessert... which may have been our only mistake. If history serves, dessert is usually one of the highlights here. read more

Came in on a Saturday with reservations & was a bit early - we were able to be seated quickly & had a great server who provided great recommendations for pairings with a wine we brought. Had a few hiccups in some of the tableware like food crusted on the fork and a bug in - wine glass - both were addressed immediately & swiftly! Ambiance was a great space, with the open kitchen and servers who greet you immediately- its a highly recommended date night reservation! read more

Il Fornaio - Fresh place settings - Italian Near Me - Roseville, California

I like their kitchen and their variety of food selections. Ambient is decent, waiters are warm. Inside outside seating all available. I like my shrimp pasta, combination of flavor and nutrition. Atmosphere is joyful with all flowers and decorations. read more

Il Fornaio - Shrimp zucchini pasta - Italian Near Me - Roseville, California

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I eat at Il Fornio's all over California, and for some reason this one is always off. The space is beautiful, just what Id expect from this restaurant. But the food and service are never very good here. I have ordered different Items I usually love here, and they are just not good. Ive gotten soggy pizzas, chicken that's cold when I cut into it, as well as bread that isn't great and watery iced tea. I dont know why this location is so off. But if you like Il Fornio, this location is best avoided. read more

On May 7, I treated myself to a celebratory meal in honor of my 19th year work anniversary with my work organization. I recently saw that this restaurant has happy hour so I wanted to try it out. Wow, am I so glad that I did can I just tell you that I had the most amazing service from the moment I walked in the door graded by the hostess from being sat down and then my server and I hope I got her name correctly Jessica she was super amazing! First off let me say two drinks and a pizza on happy hour is super affordable and you're going to take it to go box unless you just can knock back a whole pizza. I had the pizza with the meat options and I had a Prosecco and a Milano mule. Let me tell you anything on this menu is worth it but if you can get happy hour prices, why not? I have such an amazing experience. I wanna try out there Monday. Happy hour as well. I've already told three people about this so please take my word for it and go to a location in your area. You will not be disappointed. read more

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We had such a romantic evening out on the patio. I didn't want the night to end. It was quiet and tranquil. The weather was so perfect. We were so comfortable. We recently went to Ruth Chris's for the first time and thought the food was a bit overpriced. You're really paying for the ambience. We came here a couple of days later, also our first time. We just loved it. Very reasonable prices. The bread was warm and tasted so fresh. I couldn't resist them and filled up quickly. I could only eat a third of my delicious risotto with seared scallops and shrimp. They made to order a pizza for my husband and he loved it. Wood burning without the black crusts at the bottom or sides we usually get at other restaurants. The waiter was charming and checked in on us at the right times. He's very experienced and attentive. We've lived here for almost a year now and finally found our date-night restaurant. read more

Il Fornaio - A beautiful night on the patio. - Italian Near Me - Roseville, California

Came for dinner and had the spaghetti and it was pretty good. I am extremely picky and this was nice. I also got a Moscow mule. The service was great. The only thing is that I kept getting bit by mosquitoes that were coming in as all the windows were open. read more

Food: it was aight. Nothing memorable. Drinks: not a fan, didn't taste like much but sugar and water. Service: servers were nice, but for a pretty quiet dining room it was crazy slow service. Ambiance: it looks nice inside, very clean. read more

An upscale, white tablecloth, Italian restaurant with a classy and comfortable vibe. A menu with names I can't pronounce, and flavors I want to taste again. We went for lunch on Labor Day. THE PROS: Walking in you can tell it's fancy, but not pretentious. We started with Gnocchi in a mushroom cream sauce. Main dishes were Veal Scallopini with Lemon sauce, and Chicken Parm with pasta. Our waiter surprised us with a strawberry sundae for two at the end of our meal. All the food tasted fresh and full of flavor. Portions were good size The crusty bread with olive oil was wonderful. While there were no culinary surprises, it was the kind of dining you would find in a high end hotel or resort. THE CONS: All minor things. The bread had oil and balsamic, but a little butter on the table would have been nice. The waiter made a fresh pot of coffee at my request-the original was on the "been on the warmer quite a while" side. Service was leisurely- so that's only a con if you are in a hurry. BOTTOM LINE: While not cheap, prices were in line with other high end dining choices- and the food tasted great. Good enough that I added our name to the mailing list and look forward to going again. RATING 8.5/10 read more

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Sorry to say the food has gone way downhill at this location. I love the beautiful dining room ambience, but this will be my last visit here. Ordered off the regular menu rather than ordering the special Sicily meal. I order the Branzini (sea bass). It was over cooked and dry, mashed potatoes were very dry and lumpy, and they just dumped a big spoonful of tomato sauce on the side of the plate. Weird! I ate about 1/3 of my meal and was very disappointed for a $46 entree! Service was great until the end. He brought the birthday dessert and they he forgot to take the rest of our dessert order, by the time it came out of the kitchen the birthday dessert was long forgotten. Won't return. read more

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It was my son's 17th birthday and his dinner choice was Il Fornaio. I've had this many many years ago at the downtown Sacramento location so with how delicious that meal was I was sure that we were all in for an amazing feast. I'm sad to share this was not the case. Our party was a total of 10, adults and children combined. I made reservations beforehand, we got seated in a nice enclosed corner, and our server Daniel was great. He greeted himself, promptly got us drinks and bread, and continued to tend to us where we hardly ever had to flag him down. The reason for my two stars is the food! Terrible letdown for half of us. I ordered the Pappardelle Alla Norcina Con Pollo as it sounded appetizing and filling since it included chicken. When I received my dish I was a little shocked with how it looked. Almost like a home cooked meal and everything on my plate was the same color, lol. Everything was sort of just one note tasting, no depth of flavor whatsoever. It's as if my sauce came from a jar! For the price of my plate I had much higher expectations... Nearly half our table got the Rigatoni Alla Vodka. Oh my goodness, that was even more disappointing! The sauce was not glossy or flavorful. It was on the thicker side. Again, for what we expected but got instead was such a bummer. The pesto pasta I make for my family is 10x better than these two dishes. I should also mention everyone who had the vodka pasta complained of stomachaches and my daughter threw up as soon as we got home. What a memorable birthday. read more

Il Fornaio - Pappardelle Alla Norcina Con Pollo - 4/10 - Italian Near Me - Roseville, California

I celebrated my birthday dinner here with my family. Some of the dishes that we got were the salmon, the lamb shank, the trio pasta, the chicken, wrapped in bacon, and the fillet. The staff was very attentive and made my dinner special. The decor and ambience was very elegant, and the desserts were fabulous. read more

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Haven't been here in a long time because on our last visit I observed a female employee exit a locked bathroom stall and rush out of the bathroom. YES, I complained to the manager and he said "she might have been adding a fresh roll of toilet paper". Ummm....she FLUSHED the toilet and unlocked the stall, so I don't think so! Gross! Wasn't interested in returning after that. Unfortunately we were given a gift certificate, so we had to return. We were sad to discover some negative changes. They no longer offer bread with their meals AND they charge a mandatory additional 3% for "employee training". Ridiculous! Their patrons have to pay for employee training? Why not Just raise your prices by 3% instead of charging a fee for employee training?! Whatever. We had a nice lunch, salads, two entrees and some beverages, but we won't be returning due to the above. Our entrees were $40 each, salads were $30 (we added shrimp) and they won't give you a slice of bread? Ridiculous. There are so many restaurants in Roseville to choose from, Il Fornaio is not one we'll be back to. read more

Il Fornaio - "Best bread" advertisement which they no longer offer with your meal. - Italian Near Me - Roseville, California

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Had such a wonderful lunch today!! Our server (forgot his name sorry!) was the most attentive and helpful waiter. He was helpful with my gluten free allergy and suggested great dishes for myself and my partner. My boyfriend started with the bread appetizer, which he said was very good. I went with the GF penne alla vodka, lacked a little flavor but I spruced it up a bit. My partner had the bolognese, he enjoyed it! The food and service was super fast, we were in and out within 40 min! read more

Il Fornaio - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Roseville, California

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I bring my daughter here whenever I get a chance to. It's one of our favorites. They have a great selection of Italian entrees and their calamari for an appetizer is the best. The staff is warm and friendly and don't forget to order their baked bread with your meal. It's worthy of a 5 star experience for me. read more

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10 stars for excellent service, delicious food and timely serving. The atmosphere was great. Bread and balsamic vinaigrette.was brought to the table. The two staffs attended to us, pleasant, friendly and timely. We ordered the calamari very delicious, perfect crunch not oily at all with marinara dipping sauce to go wiith. My partner had a glass of fresh, well-balanced golden yellow fruit driven and alpine flowered Borgo (white) to go with his Branzino- seabass. I chose a glass of languid and piquant light pink Donna to go with my seafood linguine- both wines are a perfect accompaniment. It was a beautiful lunch on Valentine's Day, from start to finish. Atmosphere was just right, we were not rushed, served accordingly, food was delicious and the wines were perfect. We walked thru the mall, had coffees and ended up with movies and popcorn. Beautiful day together. Go here tomorrow. read more

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Came here with a group of 8 other fabulous women, and we all left full, happy, and raving about how amazing this place is! Seriously, it was a unanimous "OMG this is so good" kind of meal. While I didn't try the beet salad (which got glowing reviews from my friends), I kicked things off with the calamari. It was super tasty--could've been a bit crispier for my preference, but honestly, that didn't stop me from devouring almost the whole plate solo. For my main, I had the vodka pasta. I didn't realize it had bacon in it (not usually my thing unless it's just... bacon), but this dish won me over. Creamy, flavorful, and totally delicious--I was impressed! And let's talk about dessert: the banana bread pudding. Chef's kiss. So warm, comforting, and downright phenomenal. I'd come back for that alone. The staff was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and our food came out impressively fast--and it all tasted super fresh. Bottom line: 10/10 would recommend. This place knows what it's doing! read more

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Noticed I never reviewed Il Fornaio. We like coming here because the service has always been great and we love the ambience. Whether brunch, dinner, or HH, it's always been a great experience. Our favorite dishes are Calamaretti Fritti, Carpaccio, Tagliatelle bolognese, and Calabrese pizza. If you haven't been, give them a try. read more

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Nice atmosphere here, friendly staff. Found good service and reasonable prices My meal was poor at best, what I consider should be best plate in the house Spaghetti and meatballs appeared to be old noodles, the meatballs actually partially burned and smelled as such and yes tasted that way Thankfully my guest had better experience read more

Omg the food here is just amazing. I will admit i was a little intimidated by the menu because I'm not used to upscale Italian places and a lot of the menu is in Italian. It was my friends birthday and they made him feel so special with a handwritten birthday card and free dessert. Service was top notch and all the food from the bread to the main dishes came out quickly hot and fresh. You can actually see them cooking in the kitchen. We will definitely be back. read more

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Dept Holiday Dinner [Roseville CA] Il Fornaio was their choice for a department dinner which we had tonight, it wouldn't be my first time dining here but it was for the majority in our group. Our reservation was at 4:00p, party of 5. I took a look at the menu prior to coming and it was either the Salmone Alla Griglia (grilled Norwegian salmon) or the Filetto al Vino Rosso (grilled beef tenderloin)... I chose the latter, of course... the company's paying ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The meat was tender and flavorful, cooked to my liking. Loved the mushrooms and sliced potatoes. Didn't like all that onion and red wine sauce. Dessert was yummy. I tried the Vulcano (warm chocolate cake with creamy center). It was paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I wasn't able to finish it. Too rich. Our server was great and our table was well taken care of. Review #0829 updated read more

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It was a hot day, and after taking forever to park, we went here which was the first dining spot we saw. The food and decor were good and so was the service. Ellie was our waitress and was very friendly and pleasant. read more

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It was time for ladies that fancy lunch, and do we did. It's been a minute since I've been to Il Fornaio, and was excited to dine there again. Their entrance is independent of the mall, which I really like. The actual entrance is oddly placed. Once seated, water and menus were dropped off at the table. We ordered calamari for the shared appetizer. It was a much smaller dish than what we expected, and was served with a small amount of marinara. The calamari was mediocre. Calamari should have a crisp exterior, and ours was soggy. Not something that a fried dish should be. The marinara was bland. No flavor. Just tomato. We thought that the complimentary bread basket would also be dropped off. Nope. The bread is no longer complimentary. We ordered bread anyway, and had requested their off menu dipping sauce. The waitress couldn't figure out what we were asking for, and brought butter. When we ordered lunch, we all noticed that the menu was a lunch/dinner combo, and greatly reduced with menu choices. Two of us decided to share a margarita pizza. It was horrible. No sauce/olive oil, barely any basil, and I'm convinced that the cheese ran across the pizza. It essentially was a warm crisp cracker. Just not good. Service was pretty decent. We were given the time to chat, enjoy our drinks, and our meal without constant interruptions. Outside of the food being incredibly mediocre too, just not great at all, the company, as always was perfect. The other gal pals ordered pasta dishes. They looked tasty, but no one really raved about any of it. The price point is high for the food quality and quantity. There is an adjacent small open parking lot, or parking structure. Both offer free parking. read more

Beautiful place. Service was ok not welcoming on arrival. But our waiter was great. The calamari I really like it was fresh. The pasta was ok but needed salt. The pizza was decent. Not really impressed by anything it was all just fine. read more

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Delicious food , i had everything that wanted to try . My favorite was the pollo toscano. You can taste the rosemary in the chicken. read more

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Came to enjoy private graduation party with family and friends. Pre fix menu w choice of entree (4 to choose from including salad and terimisu dessert read more

Il Fornaio - Italian Near Me - Roseville, California

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Eaten here 6 times over the past 13 years. Always a family occasion. Never my choice to come here. And after the second visit I would grumble to my wife "Can we go elsewhere that makes better food?" The big dramatic dining room is more of an attraction than the barely passable food. Of the different meals none were memorable. Tasted like elevated airline / chain hotel food to me. I lived in Marin county 13 years. Would frequently eat at the Mill Valley Il Fornaio. The food was really tasty there. If this Roseville branch could equal the food satisfaction of Mill Valley I'd award 5 stars. read more

First off, this restaurant is gorgeous. I love the design, and the beautiful tile, natural woodwork, doors, curtains, and ambiance. Peaceful, away from the Westfield mall hustle and bustle. Our waitress was amazing, worked extremely hard, and was on top of everything. The bruschetta appetizer was absolutely delicious!! Loved it. We split a golden beet salad w goat cheese, and walnuts. Also flavorful. My bf said his calzone was ok. He felt it could have been bettet without the ham, because it was soggy. I had the sea bass with mashed potatoes, and asparagus. My first bite was a surprise, with a pretty big bone. Not what you want to feel when you bite down, but I was very careful the rest of the meal. It was delicious nevertheless, all of it. But the bone was a slight turn-off. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding, with vanilla ice cream! The best part of the entire meal was this ending. We'd come back and eat here again. It's definitely worth it. read more

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Incredible experience and vibe! I was greeted by Leila with a smile and sat for lunch immediately. My server was Rylee who did an amazing job explaining the specials and answering my questions about the menu. I ordered the bruschetta and Vodka Rigatoni and both were exceptional. Great service and great food. What more can you ask for?? read more

Great experience, the food and service were great and the restaurant is very clean nice

The food quality at Il Fornaio was amazing, but the service could have been better. When we arrived, the lady at the front (who I believe was the manager) was not welcoming at all. She simply asked how many were in our party and then assumed we didn't have a reservation, which didn't leave a great first impression. Our server was okay, but overall, the service at the Sacramento location is much better. If they improved their hospitality, the experience would match the quality of their food. read more

Il Fornaio - Italian Near Me - Roseville, California

Came in on a Saturday night, they were all booked but suggested we take any open table in their bar area. So we did, we felt very welcomed. The atmosphere was amazing, so beautiful. Our waitress was Lauren... she was AMAZING!! The food was so good? We had the vodka pasta and the bolognese- both were so delicious! Would highly recommend! read more

Food was great but what is wrong with the front desk. I didnt get the name of that specific woman but it seems like she just chose specific people to greet and say Hi to. You could have asked if I had reservation. Thats kind of rude. Even though food was great, I dont think il be coming back to this restaurant anymore. read more

Il Fornaio is a gem! We went as a family, and the staff was so attentive and accommodating--definitely kid-friendly. The interior looks upscale but feels relaxed and welcoming. Everything was spotless, and the food was delicious. The highlight was my daughter trying octopus for the very first time, and it did not disappoint! Such a memorable dining experience--we'll be back. read more

Il Forniao is one of the best restaurants for authentic Italian dishes. It's located in the Roseville Galleria Mall. The food is delicious, and servers are very well trained in five-star dining. It's the perfect place for special occasions, and elegant dining. I had the Pollo ai Funghi, which is the chicken breast with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce, asparagus and mash potatoes. It was delicious. The chicken was very moist, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Creamy mashed potatoes and perfectly grilled asparagus. My friend had the linguine and clams from the Specials menu, and she loved the clams, which was plentiful and said the wine sauce was delicious. The spumoni ice cream is the best I've ever tasted so it's a must. Our server, Jordan, was great. Attentive and very efficient and knowledgeable about the dishes, if you have trouble making up your mind. She, as well as the manager were so accommodating to us, and they are so sincere about making sure your dining experience is more than satisfactory. We left the restaurant so appreciative of our experience, and was the perfect ending of an earlier stressful day. I always say, if you want to impress someone, take them to Il Forniao. There is mall parking in the parking structure close by, and it's free. read more

Il Fornaio - Pollo Ai Funghi - Italian Near Me - Roseville, California

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The food and atmosphere are really lovely, but I have to say, I'm quite fed up with the waiters flirting with my wife and my lady friends--it's happening almost every time. It doesn't matter if we're dining or at the bar, it's embarrassing for my wife and makes me feel uncomfortable. As a result, we leave no tip, we have had enough and will not return. read more

The food here is good and tasty but had better. My part of four had the risotto with duck breasts- dish was tasty but the fat left on the slices of breasts were too chewy. The vodka sauce rigatoni was good; the chicken parmigiana also tasty with a good size portion; the seafood on linguini was also good. Note the service was lacking. Took a long time for our food waiter to come-then hastily left when we were told that happy hour menu is only at the bar. Upon returning to our table, still not much communication with him (James I believe); no recommendations or coming back right after we were served our food- no cheese grates around not pepper mill. We were looking around for anyone to ask for grated cheese and pepper on top of our meal; the next table tracked down the waiter for cheese then pointed to our table telling him that we would like some cheese too. Well by that time half of the meal was already consumed or finished already! He then said, "Why didn't you ask?" Are you kidding? A good waiter service should have asked the patrons right away as soon as the dishes were served, not 1/2 an hour later. The GM, Ryon came over after being flagged down by my husband- told him our dilemma- he said " I'll talk care of the meal. We'll guess what, another lady came by with the bill, gave 50% off of the dishes- wait a minute... didn't the GM just said it was taken care of??? Another mishap? Regrettable dinner that was supposed to be special since we were celebrating my daughter's birthday and it was her first time there. Overall- I'd rather eat elsewhere with better service and food. read more

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Il Forno is a restaurant with a unique vibe, and the two managers on duty were absolutely outstanding. We've been regulars for years, and our recent visit reminded us why we keep coming back. The space is beautiful, the full bar is a plus, and the managers truly went above and beyond , they were attentive, professional, and helped make our event feel special. There were a few hiccups with table service staff , no refills offered, and we had to track down our server a couple of times -- but it may have just been an off day. With a party, you hope for smoother flow, but the strength of the management really helped carry the evening. The food felt a little underwhelming this time, but the overall experience still has heart. We'll be back ,and appreciate how much effort the leadership puts into making guests feel welcome. read more

For my wife's 75th birthday, I ordered trays of spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant Parmigiana, and chicken pasta in vodka sauce; to go for 10 people. It cost about $330, with a $25 gift card. It was the WORST TASTING, blandest tasting Italian food we've ever eaten !! We haven't eaten there in a long time and used to enjoy the food. It used to taste authentic, but now, it's as Italian as Burger King. What has happened? They need to advertise themselves as non Italian Italian food. The seasoning was totally absent. If they go out of business , it's their fault. Sad read more