Italian · $$$
Il Fornaio Santa Clara
2752 Augustine Dr #120, Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara Square
What to order.
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Lasagna Ferrarese
Creamy and soft when it lands well, with a brown sauce diners single out as a must try. The pans describe an overcooked, thin-tasting plate that read as reheated.
7.9 Limited data -
Tiramisù
The strongest of the three branches, with a clear rum and espresso reading. Several diners say the base eats like chiffon cake rather than ladyfingers.
7.3 Medium confidence -
Margherita
A restrained trattoria margherita: mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano and basil on a soft crust. Comforting rather than exciting, and much better hot than boxed.
7.2 Medium confidence -
Tagliatelle Bolognese
House egg ribbons under a beef, pork and veal ragu that regulars call the real thing. Plenty of others find it bland, dry or small for the price.
6.3 Medium confidence