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Palo Alto -- Il Fornaio

520 Cowper St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-853-3888websitePrice: Moderately Expensive
Area: Palo Alto

If you are craving Italian in an upscale and sunny setting, this is the place. It is located in the appealing El Prado Hotel, one of our recommendations, and the contemporary Italian menu offers a number of lighter dishes.  Come for the ambiance and convenience and you will not be disappointed. Il Fornaio is a chain and because this outpost is located in a hotel, breakfast is part of the meal plan! The space is big and the bar also offers seating, perfect for solo diners.

Full breakfast is served here including eggs, pancakes, French toast and for light eaters egg white options, fresh fruit and cereals. The lunch/dinner menu offers a wide selection of antipasti, soups and entrée salads. Gourmet pizzas, calzones, and pasta lead way to entrées such as mesquite grilled or rotisserie chicken, beef tenderloin, and daily fish specials. The food will not overly impress you, but the place is welcoming, nicely outfitted and likely convenient for a business meal.

Open M-Wed 5p-9p; Th-Sun 12p-9p

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