The Il Fornaio Restaurant offers authentic Italian dishes and they have a bakery that serves up fresh baked goods daily. They have several different locations including one that is located at the DTC (Denver Tech Center) in Denver. The Il Fornaio restaurant is located at 8000 East Belleview Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, right at the Denver Tech Center. The telephone number is 302-221-8400. They are open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am until 10:00pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am until 11:00pm. They also serve a tasty brunch on the weekends which begins at 9:00am. So how are the prices and the environment at this location?
The prices for lunch range from $4.50 up to $18.50. The prices for the dinner menu go up to about $30. The décor is warm and relaxing and has a very comfortable feeling to it. Some of the specialty items that you will find on the menu at the Il Fornaio include the grilled double chicken breast, and the grilled rack of lamb. They also have a variety of vegetarian dishes such as the potato dumplings with asparagus, the ravioli filled with butternut squash, and the stuffed pasta, to name just a few. On the lunch menu you will find the same options as the dinner menu but for a much a smaller price. Lunch may be the better option if you are on a budget. As for drinks there really is nothing unique on the menu, but they do have the standard wine and drinks made upon request. You can also request the special kids menu that they have to accommodate any children that may be with you. The average wait time for a family of four is about twenty minutes during the week. If they are overly crowded than the wait time may end up being a bit longer. You can make reservations online at the website directly, or you can call the telephone number above. You can unusually find plenty of availability as long as you make your reservations at least a day in advance. The dress code is considered to be dressy casual which is standard for upscale restaurants in the Denver area. As for parking you can park on the street and walk up to the location. This is the usual standard parking for location near the DTC (Denver Tech Center). They don’t have a take out option unless you choose to take home a your left over food that you can not finish. The Il Fornaio restaurant is definitely one restaurant in the Denver area that is nice for kids, and the entire family. The décor is simple but still has an elegant feel to it.
Since it is located close to the Denver Tech Center the Il Fornaio restaurant is usually pretty crowded but the staff does their best to get you seated quickly. It is highly recommended that you take the time to make your reservations at least one day in advance and make sure that you call to confirm you reservation if you make it online. If you plan on visiting the area you should definitely add this location to your list.
