Il Fornaio San Jose

So, I've officially joined the fan club of this restaurant. The food? Incredible. Flavors danced a tango in my mouth. Portions were just right – no regrets here. And the staff? Super chill, like your cool cousin who's also a food expert. … More

How do I put this lightly... It's absolutely dreadful. I used to rave about this place because the chefs had passion. The pasta was fresh and the ingredients were also fresh. There was just enough sauce to coat the pasta and not drown it. The pasta was perfectly al dente. When I went here before the pandemic, the waiter and the chefs were both born and raised in Italy, so you know the food is authentic BUT NOW? NO IT'S AWFUL. When I came back about a few months ago for my birthday, I was expecting the same delicious, authentic Italian delight that I had before the pandemic. What I got was half cooked pasta. The flavor was okay but definitely richer, a more American style take on what pasta sauce is. The undercooked pasta was drowning in this sauce. The seafood was okay. Some were perfect, some were slightly overcooked. The calamari was mediocre at best. I'm no chef, but I bet I can make calamari without a recipe better than the clowns in the kitchen. The waitress did not come back to

This place is so generous! Crispy Calamari , pasta is so texture , dessert also is great ! Recommend make reservations first !!