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Il Fornaio


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5 of 5 stars 52 ratings
52 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#385 of 2,070 restaurants in Seattle
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: $1-$45
  • Neighborhood: Pioneer Square
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5 of 5 stars
Taffeta 16 contributions
Cedar Falls, Iowa
May 22, 2009

I visited Il Fornaio twice on a recent trip to Seattle. Every dish I tried was very tasty. The service was perfect in both of my visits. It has a family-friendly (and adult-friendly) atmosphere with reasonable prices. I wasn't familiar with it, but it appears from some cities listed in the window that it is part of a chain. But... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 26, 2008

I really like their margherita pizza, if you ever in need of food in downtown stop by there. Make sure you eat inside the restaurant that is on the lower lever (right off of 5th ave) more

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3 of 5 stars
ChuckTSeattle 71 contributions
Aug 3, 2008

Decent Italian food but too much of a large chain feel. The entrees are hit and miss, but the bread basket is a winner. Kid-friendly. If you go, buy a loaf of ciabatta to go. Good spot for happy hour (They have tidbits to munch on) if you can find a spot in the cozy bar which is an extension... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

The food is good - sit in the main dining room, not the food court or the more casual restaurant downstairs. more

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4 of 5 stars
Riccardo79 3 contributions
Trieste, Italy
Jun 21, 2008

I and other italian PhD students were in Seattle for a conference in June '08, and everybody enjoyed "Il Fornaio" in downtown Seattle. This is one of the few places in the USA were I ate good italian food: I especially appreciated their "risotto", and their Pinot Grigio was also fairly good. Prices are fair and waiters were kind and... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 18, 2008

Bad food. Worse Service. Nice ambience and thats the only reason you get a 3. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 13, 2008

Amazing desserts!!! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 31, 2008

Not a bad spot to grab a pizza before a show. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 18, 2008

The best butternut squash ravioli and bread in town! Great for dessert too. Fun meeting place. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 9, 2008

Lobster ravioli is really good. Hard to believe this restaurant sits in a mall more

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Il Fornaio Address

600 Pine Street, Pacific Place, Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: (206) 264-0994
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.