Its appearance does not do the food justice. The caesar salad was beautiful and amazing. The prossciuto fennel pizza was over-the-top delicious. The shredded cheese was magic as angel wings. They use the best ingredients. read more

It's December and after eating a lot of Soup at home lately, my wife was craving Meat! We hadn't tried the WTF burger yet and it was just the thing she was craving: Ground beef, under bbq brisket, under bbq pork under maple bacon served next to fries. Just the presentation coming out of the kitchen was worth the $20. I had the special pizza: chanterelles and comte. It was $29 but it was blanketed in chanterelles (which aren't cheap), and the comte was complemented with lots of tarragon. I found the service attentive. It's refreshing to find a neighborhood restaurant with the owner on duty. After Cafe Citti closed its doors Locals have been looking for a place that caters to us and I think Il Fuoco is that place. BTW WE went at 5:00 on a Friday and their was plenty of parking. I've never been to Italy so I had to Google Cacio e pepe arancina and Mitto Frito which are Italian specialities. Think we'll be back for those next time. Love the old photos of Italian movie stars, including a very young Sophia Loren, lining the walls. read more

We finally had the opportunity to try this place out, they didn't disappoint! We ordered a few different items and all of it was great. Good food and high quality. read more

Super-fantastico! Great pizza. The taste is world-class, authentic Italian with a kick in the right direction. Great pizza.

I was really excited to see a new pizza place in Sonoma. And one that was using a delivery service! I went online to order and found that there was no option to order without cheese. I cannot eat dairy and have always had my pizza made without cheese. I called the restaurant and asked if they would make the pizzas without cheese. The woman who answered said they would and asked for my name so that when the online order came in she would tell the chef to not use cheese. I had done the same thing just a few days earlier with a different woman answering the phone and all was great. This time the delivery came and there was cheese on the pizza. I called the restaurant and asked the woman to please send a new delivery because the order was incorrect. She said she was too busy and would issue a credit. I asked to speak to the owner. The owner got on the phone and was extremely rude. As we were speaking I heard the woman tell him that she told me she would hold the cheese "if she could". Obviously a flat out lie as I never would have ordered anything with cheese. The owner then tried to blame me for the mishap. I was pretty shocked at this point and just asked if he would redeliver the pizza, knowing I would have to pay the additional delivery fee. After griping that he would have to lose money on the first two pizzas that were sent, he finally said he would make them for me. I asked him if I needed to go back online and put in another order and he said no, that I already paid. He said the pizzas would be ready in 15 minutes. After an hour I called the restaurant back and asked about the delivery. The owner got on and was told that I wasn't coming in for the pizzas (which I couldn't and why I needed the delivery). He cursed me out and hung up on me. As for the rating: Pizza: 3 Stars-Good char and crust. Mushroom pizza got soggy and didn't hold up. Eggplant on pizza was cooked well. Artichokes and Brussel sprouts: 1 Star- Brussel Sprouts were soggy and disgusting. Artichokes were tiny with virtually no meat on them and tasteless. Service: 1 Star- Owner is a complete dolt, is rude, and has no idea how to run a business or how to deal with the public. His staff obviously learns from him, needs training and lessons in manners. Young and dishonest. I have been in the food industry for years. I have had my own restaurant in San Francisco and have also had a nationally recognized food label with a variety of products that were distributed internationally as well. I understand and sympathize with the current state of the restaurant industry. It's extremely difficult to find and get decent, if any help; which is exactly why the owner should be training his staff and more importantly, learning himself how his business works, the delivery service he uses works, and maybe most importantly, how to deal with customers and staff. The exact opposite of what this clown is doing. This place is TOXIC. read more

Had a fantastic meal here last night! I tried the WTF pizza and it did not disappoint. We were fortunate enough to meet the owner, Rob. What a gracious and generous person! All of the employees were incredibly attentive and polite, everyone there seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. I will definitely be coming back, and I would recommend it to anyone else who enjoys a great meal coupled with excellent service. read more

I have lived in this town for 23 years. Coming from SF and a Tony's Pizza fan I have had a hard time finding a pizza that I can rave about! Il Fuoco is it!... Il Fuoco delivers a pizza loaded with quality ingredients and innovation! When they say mushroom pizza, it's loaded, not just an ordinary mushroom here and there, and a boat load of flavor! I got my pizza to go but would be happy to dine inside as they play good music and the vibe is eclectic. As I arrived, a young man (employee) opened the door for me. When does that happen? This was my second experience and it lived up to my first. Don't miss out on this gem here in Sonoma. read more

The worker (I believe owner) was not polite at all. The pizza was good (a little overpriced) and the sauce was BOMB!

I don't typically post but had such an enjoyable meal yesterday that I felt compelled to do so. When thinking about pizza you may think any slice will do. Well let me dispel that myth. Any slice will not do and until you've had the pizza here, you have not lived. It is the best pizza I've ever had. You must give it a try. read more

The WTF pizza is the absolute best!! And the beet salad is wonderful! Someday I'll have to try something else but this is my favorite

Absolutely the best pizza in Sonoma. The crust is to die for. The cheese, toppings and seasonings are generous and delicious. We sat outside and enjoyed a draft beer to accompany our dinner. We'll be back! read more

Great pizza, fun spot. Had the pepperoni and the four cheese. Liked both; four cheese was incredible. Good beer on tap, casual atmosphere. Will come back whenever I'm in town. Parking gets tight at peak hours, if you're within walking distance probably best to leave the car behind. read more

Tasty pizza but the chunks were so big on the eggplant pizza I only got a single taste of eggplant per slice. Not enough olives on the puttanesca, very unevenly distributed toppings. Nice staff! read more

I ordered the four cheese pizza and the clam and garlic pizza. They were both so delicious. The cheese pizza was outstanding - one of the best I've ever had! read more

Best wood-fired pizza in town! Great atmosphere with nostalgia playing on the TV as you walk in. Would recommend their cookies as well! Do yourself a favor and grab a slice or two here - no disappointments! read more

We had a fantastic meal here. Love the casual vibe with a great atmosphere. The pizza is off the charts and I love the order at the counter concept. This will he a new go to for us. read more

Seriously the best pizza in Sonoma. Priced about the same as The Red Grape, but infinitely better. If this restaurant was on the Plaza, there would be a line around the block. A real treat. Don't deprive yourself! read more

we have ordered pizzas a couple of times from this place. We tea like the crust and quality ingredients they use. Definitely our new favorite place for pizza. quick and friendly service. read more

The wood oven pizza is OK, not the best. My entire family was disappointed in the pizza taste and service (which was non-existent). The bad service was partly due to the owner who was so grumpy and rude that we felt like we did something wrong to him! If you want pizza in a happy environment, do NOT go to Il Fuoco. You'll leave with a big hole in your wallet and a frown on your face. read more

The pizza here is delicious. I got the pepperoni pizza. Generously topped with oversized slices of delicious pepperoni, the sauce was delicate and sweet, and was complemented by just the right amount of cheese. Topped with a fresh sprinkling of grated Parmesan. The crust was light, chewy, and delicious. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Sonoma! read more

This experience is exceptional. The food is excellent. I loved the oven roasted pizzas and the seasonal specials. The sides are a meal in themselves. Adding the friendly staff, cool music and classic movies, this I such a breath of fresh air needed for the springs!!!! read more

If you're a pizza lover, live in Sonoma or are just passing through, this is the spot for you! Casual yet not in the least lacking in heart, passion nor art of the pallet- the flavors are on point. I hale from the east coast and finding pizza that reminds me of home is difficult, but I love this pizza pie (not to mention their wine, bbq ribs, burgers, meatballs and brisket, cookies, pies and more). Many years of working in restaurants has led me to a place where I probably won't own one because it's hard work, with the day in and day out of being tied to your ingredients and brick and mortar, but this place is very close to a vision I once had--slinging the best of flavors onto dinner plates with outside seating which is a huge perk. I can't wait to go back with a big group of friends who are happily welcomed with no reservations. They offer basically NO corkage if you call $8 a charge especially in these valleys. Bring your mom and dad, your kids and pups, come for the music on Fridays and Saturdays and add all the extra cheese and hot pepper flakes you want. read more

Il Fuoco - Blueberry pie after a delicious pizza, wine, shishito peppers and meatballs ! - Pizza Near Me - Sonoma, California

We have been here over a dozen times and always order the same pizza with anchovies added. We have friends who say the pizza is so-so and they won't go back, but we've always been happy. Last week we ordered our usual pizza but it was soggy, flavorless, and probably had only one anchovy on it - diced up. We told the woman behind the counter how disappointed we were given we'd always had such great pizza there but she seemed unfazed and offered us a couple of extra anchovies. We're not sure we'll be back. read more

So good! This is different than any other pizza you can get in Sonoma. I came in for takeout and ordered the Four Cheese and added prosciutto. It was truly one of the best pizzas I've ever had! The Caesar salad had a unique generous shower of parm on top and was well dressed. The woman at the counter was very friendly (Jan 10) and the atmosphere while I waited was warm and cozy. 5 stars all around! A very welcome addition to the Sonoma food scene. read more

Il Fuoco - Menu and friendly crew - Pizza Near Me - Sonoma, California

we ordered the WTF, 3 Salumi, and the 4 cheese, got a bottle of wine and a 12 pack for dinner with my brothers family...the pizza was gobbled up as it should have been because it was very tasty...in fact the tasty saltyness of the pizza was a 5...my issue is, the crust was not crust, it was rubber...worse than any thin NY style thats a fold and eat that ive every had...it just might be a personal thing for me, but i like some crust not rubber pizza that i can eat with a spoon...i exagerate, but still, pizza is a finger food not a bowl and spoon food...i wish i could give 3.5 stars more often, but this is just more of a 3 than a 4 scenario... read more

Pizza seemed to skimp on ingredients and tasted very salty. That's all. Pizza was ready when promised

Service (with the exception of the young woman who took our order) was pretty bad. The owner? (stocky man, grey buzz cut) was rude AF. The wine pour was stingy in the extreme. We saw another man look at his wine in disbelief... so I feel sure it was a really short pour, and not just me. But, I have to give it to them for one thing, the pizza we ordered (margarita + prosciutto) was good - especially the crust. And it IS a pizza place. So if you can tolerate the service and don't want wine, you're probably ok. read more

We had never been here before but we were in the mood for some good thin crust pizza. We ordered the eggplant pizza and a pizza called the Bill. They were both delicious and we will definitely go back. looks like they have nice seating outside and we want to check that out when the weather improves. Two thumbs up! read more

Got the four cheese pizza and the WTF. Wasn't my cup of tea. Four cheese had a really strong taste and the WTF was just way to much going on. Staff was nice and beer was cold but the pizza wasn't great for the price. Probably should have went with pepperoni or the margarita pizza. Crust was spot on. read more

Il Fuoco was recommended by a winery in Sonoma when I booked a tasting visit. We ordered the mushroom pizza and were absolutely blown away. I am originally from the northeast with good pizza everywhere so I think I am a decent judge of pizza. I have lived in the San Diego area for almost 30 years and good pizza is hard to find if not impossible. This Il Fuoco mushroom pizza was the best pizza I have had in a long time. My girlfriend could not stop talking about it on the way back to the hotel and was texting her family telling them how good it was. It was the same the next day, gushing about the pizza. After our tastings and before going to the airport we went back. Chef Rob recognized us, but sadly they were not open yet. I said we will have to come back next time, because we will be cutting it too close for our flight. She totally sweet talked Chef Rob into making an exception so he started making a pizza early while we talked with his wife. He and his wife are such nice people, I truly appreciate him making an exception. Next time I will plan a later return flight. We will definitely be back this summer and maybe again later in the year. read more

Great pizza & service! Came on a Saturday night and had an amazing dinner. We met the owner and we're In Love with the restaurant. He was so sweet and generous enough to give us a complimentary chocolate mouse. I will definitely be coming back soon read more

Finally, a great pizza place in Sonoma, with quality ingredients and a fun atmosphere.

One of the best pizzas I've had! Good service; I ordered pick up and had my cranky toddler in toe-- I was greeted kindly and also given a hand to the car when pizza was ready. Pizza was simply delicious! Very balanced, I got the mushroom and the grated cheese on top was a nice touch. 10 out of 10! read more

I was so excited when they converted from BBQ to wood fired pizza! I have been dying to try and finally stopped in last night for a pizza and to check out the new setup. It's really inviting to sit inside and their patio is great with large tables, good lighting and heat lamps for the colder night. I ordered the pepperoni to try as my first pizza from them, I would give it a solid 7 out of 10. The crust was amazing, sauce and cheese ratio was on point and the pepperoni was good... the only problem is that is all needed seasoning. The sauce was a great consistency but bland and even the cheese could have used a sprinkle of seasoning, the pepperoni was great quality but lacked some punch. A sprinkle of red pepper and Italian seasoning did the trick. I'll be back for sure to try more pizzas from them and they sell their raw dough so I'll go back to pick some up to make some pizzas at home. They are still fairly new so excited to see it evolve and I was even more excited to see them so busy!! read more

Great pizza in Sonoma - we usually go to Napa and get the Wood Fired Pizza at the Oxbow - I like Il Fuoco even more! We ordered a 4 cheese with sausage - forgot to ask them to add the "red sauce" but it was still delish. Definitely check this place out, authentic wood fired crust, top quality ingredients. read more

Thank you Robert for this generous offer. We took you up on it and gave Il Fuoco another try. This time we ordered the Margherita pizza, which was delicious and the Mista Salad again, excellent (although I missed the crunchy chickpeas). Pick up is the way to go as the pizza was still hot when I got home. Of course, it helps that we live close by, 5 minutes away. Thanks again and we'll be back. read more

We have made this a weekly dinner place. Sonoma really needed this restaurant. We have always luved Bob's food, but he excels here with his pizzas and everything else. The salads are fresh, perfect, and not like most restaurant salads. When there are four of us, we get a whole bowl to help ourselves. We especially like the Misto salad. But if you are a Cesar salad lover, it is perfect. Just make sure you only order one as it is easily shared. The pepperoni pizza is exceptional, not greasy, and wonderful. Be sure to ask for a crisp crust. Sometimes when it gets busy the crusts may not be as well done as you might like. But it's still good. Everything cooked in the pizza oven is exceptionally good, brussels sprouts, gigantic beans. Don't skip the dessert, usually a pie and Bob's famous chocolate chip cookies, both are worth sharing. read more