Dog-friendly restaurant · Mountain View
Il Fornaio Mountain View
Italian restaurant in The Village at San Antonio Center, opened in July 2023 as part of the Il Fornaio group. Expect housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, grilled entrees and seasonal salads, backed by a wine list and craft cocktails.
More about Il Fornaio Mountain View
Il Fornaio started with retail bakeries in San Francisco in 1981 and has grown to about 20 Italian restaurants, mostly in California, with Bay Area siblings in Palo Alto, Burlingame and Santa Clara. Sicilian-born executive chef Roberto Gerbino oversees all of the kitchens, and the cooking leans on family recipes passed down through generations. Linguine Mare Chiaro and carpaccio are among the dishes on the menu, served in the dining room, on the patio or in private rooms.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Italian restaurant whose outdoor patio welcomes leashed dogs.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address545 San Antonio Rd, Ste 31, Mountain View, CA
- NeighborhoodMountain View
- CuisineItalian
Dog parks near Il Fornaio Mountain View
- about 0.8 mi
Il Fornaio Mountain View: frequently asked questions
Is Il Fornaio Mountain View dog-friendly?
Yes, according to Pawsides. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Il Fornaio Mountain View?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in San Jose dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What kind of food does Il Fornaio Mountain View serve?
Italian restaurant in The Village at San Antonio Center, opened in July 2023 as part of the Il Fornaio group. Expect housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, grilled entrees and seasonal salads, backed by a wine list and craft cocktails.
Where is Il Fornaio Mountain View?
Il Fornaio Mountain View is at 545 San Antonio Rd, Ste 31 in Mountain View.
Is there a dog park near Il Fornaio Mountain View?
Yes. The closest is Rengstorff Park Dog Park, about 0.8 mi away.
Sources
- Pawsides, Jun 2026
About the restaurant:
- Almanac News, Aug 2023
- OpenTable, Il Fornaio Mountain View, undated, read Oct 2026
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