Il Fornaio Pasadena

At Il Fornaio, our mission is to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy.

8 / 10
167
ratings
Address

24 W Union St (btwn N. De Lacey Ave & Smith Alley) Pasadena , CA 91103 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar

Comments / 44


Keywords:

old town pasadena coffee gluten-free food happy hour sandwiches desserts good for dates beef carpaccio pastries paninis salads bread pudding espresso bakeries brunch food lunch dinner chicken spinach eggs
Rachel Rebecca

The service was really nice, and patient! I had the pasta with egg and spinach and seafood , which was really tasty, fragrant, and flavorful. I had the caramel salt gelato which is rich and creamy.

Chantel Weeden

My colleagues had the veal and the other had the tenderloin while I had the petite pollo with a spicy sauce but it was delicious. Wonderful service and always great ambience

Stacey Holderbach

I have been here several times it is always fabulous. The food is delish and the service is terrific. You can't go wrong with Il Fornaio.

Nick Bernstein

They rotate their tasting menu every month and it's always good. Amazing brunch . Del Fornaio salad is tops. Super friendly and accommodating service too.

Gilt City

There’s something for everyone at Il Fornaio—from a purist who only wants spaghetti and meat sauce to a more daring Italian connoisseur eager for pasta with mussels , clams , garlic and wine sauce .

Samantha Lynn Rogoff

They have something for everyone, even the vegans and those allergic to things like gluten. Great atmosphere, service, and food/beverages. One of my favorite places.

Ayşem D

One of the best restaurant in Pasadena. I’ve always enjoyed dining II Fornaio

D&R Productions

Loved the Pollo Tescano w/ rosemary garnish !

Melody Scott

The salmon dinner and risotto were both great. Also had salad with strawberries . Very yummy!

Eletta Bonfanti

Love Il Fornaio ... Every morning I get to walk through that alley to get myself coffee feels like I am strolling down an alley in Rome and getting coffee at a cafe in Rome!! :-)

Antoinette Marie

When coming here with a larger group ask for a private room. Much more quaint and intimate . The calamari is delicious.

Greg Santos

Best Happy Hour in Old Town Pasadena . Try a $5 Pizza or Beef Carpaccio and an ice cold Peroni on draught . Also, free complimentary breadsticks as long as your arm.

Jason Ostby

They have an amazing cafe/coffee shop with great morning coffee and pastries and delicious lunch . Hot press paninis , create ur own salad , and great hot soups

Sonia Kazarova

Grab a fresh and healthy lunch atthe cafe and enjoy a delicious cookie by the Gluten Free Goddess Bakery ! Delicious.

Dory Maciel

Antipasta appetizer.. Salmon and butternut ravioli a are all fabulous!

Barbara Fung

Really great authentic Italian ! Try the most simple dishes like Margarita Pizza and Angel Hair Pasta and you won't be disappointed! :)

rogerallenward

The salad/pizza/sandwich/pastry bar in the back is perfect for a quick bite .

Brian Toth

Gluten free menu ... Great place for a post-shopping cocktail !

D&R Productions

Next time I'll try a dessert !

Sonia Kazarova

Try the Gluten free cookie bars from the gluten free goddess Bakery . They are amazing!

Nick Bernstein

Their brunch is a great deal. Really accommodating for large parties and kids.

Jimmy Moss

Outstanding morning place to meet for coffee . By far the best kept secret in Old Town .

Amy Lo

The butternut squash ravioli is excellent!

D&R Productions

Expensive..., food is very very good ;)

The Tay Wulf

Calamari for starters finished by a pizza is molto bene!

iSam 

Ask the Mayor to buy you lunch and he will gladly hook you up.

Michael A

I only recommend the cafe where the coffee and sandwiches are great. Unfortunately, the service lately has been bad to incompetent.

Grace

They have the best bread pudding - but it's seasonal...

Laura Janssen

Wednesday is $5 salad day!

Judy Tsai

The beef carpaccio is the best!

Claudia Z

Great pizza

Fletch Dennison

Bacon & blue cheese salad at the cafe .

Adeline A.

Try the Espresso

Peter F

Service is rushed. Appetizers were delivered and the entrees came right after. Not an overall relaxed experience.

Nicole

CLOSED down. Rent too high in old town Pasadena . Sad

Rose L.

Great mojito !

Andrew Rudy Galindo

Qaaasrrr b b bxx

John Oh

Try the truffel oil pizza

Allison Vanore

Grab a salad or a sandwhich at their cafe !

Danyel Smith

truly rude service at the bar . disappointed. left before ordering.

Jen C

Bad customer service, great soup

Rafael Rojo

Es un excelente lugar. La comida se prepara con un sabor casero y buen gusto. Recomiendo hacer reservación a principio de año porque se llena con la gente que atiende el RoseBowl.

Vanessa Garcia

Maravilhoso!!! Atendimento 10!!! Sugiro reservar. Já disse que é maravilhoso? Sim! Maravilhoso!

Max Privalov

wi-fi network: ILFornaioWiFi wi-fi password: n/a - via 4sqwifi.com

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