Il Forno

Il Forno Ristorante Italiano is a traditional Italian trattoria in downtown San Jose del Cabo (Alvaro Obregon 19, between Morelos and Guerrero), led by Chef Luigi Cavanna. The kitchen builds the menu around homemade pasta, original trattoria recipes from Chef Cavanna's native Italy, and wood-fired pizza that the venue describes as the best in Baja California. Vegetables come from Il Forno's own organic farm in Pescadero, and key ingredients are imported directly from Italy.

The dining room sits in a converted historic building on a quiet corner two blocks from the SJD art district, with a wood-burning pizza oven anchoring the open kitchen. Service is structured around dinner: Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM, with reservations available by phone at +52 624 108 2165 or via the website.

Why Il Forno Stands Out

Chef Luigi Cavanna trattoria — Original trattoria recipes from Chef Cavanna's native Italy, anchoring the kitchen since the venue's earlier location in San Jose del Cabo.

Homemade pasta program — Pasta made in-house daily with original family recipes, paired with sauces sourced from imported Italian ingredients.

Wood-fired pizza — Pizza baked in a wood-burning oven; the venue positions its pizza as the best in Baja California.

Pescadero organic farm — Vegetables and herbs are sourced from Il Forno's own organic farm in Pescadero, with key Italian ingredients imported directly.

Must-Try Dishes

Wood-Fired Pizza — The kitchen's signature category, made in the venue's wood-burning oven with homemade dough.

Homemade Pasta — Pasta made daily in-house following original trattoria recipes from Chef Cavanna's family kitchen.

Italian Antipasti — Antipasti plates featuring imported Italian cheeses and cured meats from the kitchen's Italian supply chain.

Seasonal Pescadero Vegetable Plates — Vegetable plates built around produce harvested from Il Forno's organic farm in Pescadero.

Hours & Reservations

Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 4:30 PM–10:30 PM. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Reservations: By phone at +52 624 108 2165 or via the website's reservation page.

Dress code: Casual elegant (per OpenTable).

Best time: Early dinner (5:00–6:30 PM) for a quieter trattoria atmosphere and prime pizza-oven seating.

Reviewed by What's In Cabo Editorial Team, 2026-06-07. Sources: ilfornosanjosedelcabo.com, OpenTable, Visit Los Cabos, TripAdvisor.