Il Fornaio Mountain View

Pollo al Mattone

Brick-pressed half chicken with crackling skin and rosemary-lemon finish — the dish Il Fornaio built its reputation around, executed reliably here

House-Baked Bread

Rotating selection of focaccia and rustic loaves baked in-house, served warm — genuinely good and not just filler

Bruschetta

Grilled house bread topped with fresh tomato and basil — a straightforward execution that benefits from the quality of the bread

Risotto

Rotating regional preparation that's often the best pasta-adjacent option when available — ask your server what's featured

Tiramisu

Classic preparation with mascarpone and espresso-soaked ladyfingers — consistent and satisfying closer to the meal

House Pasta

Rotating fresh pasta preparations that vary by regional menu cycle — competent but rarely transcendent