Founded in 1975, Il Fornaio is a chain of restaurants and bakeries. It operates various locations in California, Colorado, Virginia and Washington, D.C. It manages Fiesta Regionale that specializes in Italian cuisine. The chain s restaurants offer hearth-baked breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, as well as olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oakwood-roasted coffee and wines. Il Fornaio s restaurants also serve baci di alassio, biscotti da te, cantucci di prato, fagottini, festivi and fiorentini bianca. Its signature recipes include olio al limone, spaghetti aglio e olio and zupa mista di legumi. Il Fornaio has private dining areas for various special occasions. The chain offers catering services for meetings and events. Its restaurants provide gift cards of several denominations.