Il Forno Trattoria
Popular menu items
Lunch Appetizers
Mozzarella alla Caprese
Fresh mozzarella cheese, locally grown tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian and gluten free.
$17.00Insalata di Mare Posillipo
Steamed calamari, octopus, shrimp, Kalamata olives and lemon olive oil. Gluten free.
$17.00Burrata
Arugula, beefsteak tomato, watermelon radish, prosciutto di Parma and balsamic di Modena reduction. Gluten free.
$20.0016oz Bruschetta (1 Pint)
Fresh Tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil, Balsamic di Modena, fresh oregano.
$8.25Lunch Salads
Il Forno Salad
Organic baby mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, artichokes, olive oil and balsamic dressing. Gluten free.
$16.00 +Caesar with Grilled Chicken
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, homemade Caesar dressing and grilled chicken breast. Gluten free.
$16.00 +Tropicale Salad
Arugula, radicchio, avocado, hearts of palm, shaved Parmesan and lemon olive oil dressing. Add chicken or grilled shrimp for an additional charge. Gluten free.
$15.00 +Dell’ Ortolano Salad
Mixed greens, radicchio and tomatoes in house dressing. Add chicken or grilled shrimp for an additional charge. Gluten free.
$15.00 +Principessa Salad
Organic spinach, Chianti poached pears, frisee, asparagus, roasted hazelnuts, goat cheese and lemon ginger dressing. Add chicken or grilled shrimp for an additional charge. Gluten free.
$16.00 +Lunch Pasta & Risotto
Capellini allo Scoglio
Wild-caught shrimp, thinly chopped fresh vegetables, garlic, basil and a touch cognac.
$26.00 +Ravioli Spinaci e Ricotta
Homemade ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese, light creamy porcini mushroom sauce. Vegetarian.
$27.00 +Tagliolini Bianchi e Neri
Black and white tagliolini, scallops, bunashimeji and maitake mushrooms with black truffle pesto sauce.
$31.00 +Linguine Mare e Monti
Maine lobster tail, shiitake mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and creamy red bell pepper sauce.
$37.00 +Tortellini Nuovi
Roasted chicken stuffed tortellini, light cream pink sauce, broccoli and fresh mushrooms.
$26.00 +Trofie al Gusto Lunch
Trofie pasta with prosciutto, broccoli, artichokes, zucchini and pine nuts in olive oil and minced garlic.
$24.00 +Tortellacci Modo Nostro Lunch
Short rib stuffed tortellacci with turmeric cream sauce, fresh tomatoes and augula.
$27.00 +Spaghetti Integrali Primavera
Whole wheat pasta, assorted fresh vegetables, olive oil and garlic. Vegan.
$22.00 +Lunch Pizza
Al Salmone Pizza
Caramelized pearl onion pesto, mascarpone cheese, mozzarella, arugula, smoked salmon and Sardinian capers.
$19.00 +Lunch Main Course
8 oz. Pollo alle Erbe
Free-range breast of chicken from Mary's Farm seasoned with herbs, organic baby mixed greens, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Gluten free.
$21.008 oz. Pesce Bianco all Adriatica
Wild-caught Lake Superior whitefish sauteed with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and spices. Gluten free.
$31.00Scallopini ai Funghi Porcini
Free range veal medallions sauteed with Marsala wine, and fresh porcini mushrooms. Gluten free.
$32.008 oz. Pollo Porto Venere
Free-range breast of chicken from Mary's Farm served with cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.
$23.008 oz. Salmone alla Griglia
Naturally farmed salmon grilled with organic baby mixed greens, black olives, capers and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Gluten free.
$31.008 oz. Tagliata di Manzo
Thinly sliced filet mignon grilled and served with organic baby mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Gluten free.
$34.00Filetto Agrodolce Lunch
Filet mignon with leeks and mushrooms in a reduction of port wine and aged balsamic sauce.
$38.00Petto di Pollo Alla Cacciatore Lunch
Breast of chicken, served with fresh mushrooms, black olives, capers and crushed tomato sauce.
$28.00Dinner Antipasti
Mozzarella alla Caprese
Fresh mozzarella cheese, locally grown tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil. GLUTEN FREE
$18.00Bresaola alla Valtellina
Thin sliced cured imported air-dried beef, grilled zucchini, celery root, shaved Parmesan cheese and house mustard. GLUTEN FREE
$18.00Melanzane alla Caprina
Rolled eggplant stuffed with light goat cheese, herbs and tomato sauce. GLUTEN FREE
$18.00Burrata
Bed of arugula, ORGANIC heirloom tomato, watermelon radish, prosciutto di Parma and balsamic di Modena reduction. burrata di Stefano GLUTEN FREE
$21.00Posilipo seafood salad
octopus, calamari, wild shrimp, black kalamata olives, lemon olive oil. GLUTEN FREE
$19.00Roasted Bell Peppers
Red and Yellow bell peppers, oven roasted with garlic and olive oil. GLUTEN FREE
$16.0016oz Bruschetta (1 Pint)
Fresh Tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil, Balsamic di Modena, fresh oregano.
$8.50Dinner Zuppe
Soup of the Day (1 Pint)
Please call the restaurant, we make amazing fresh soup everyday. 310.450.1241
$14.50Dinner Insalate
Caesar Insalata
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons and homemade Caesar dressing. GLUTEN FREE
$17.00 +Arugula e Radicchio Insalata
Arugula and radicchio salad with thinly shaved Parmesan cheese, olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. GLUTEN FREE
$17.00 +Dell' Ortolano Insalata
Mixed greens, radicchio, tomatoes and special house dressing. GLUTEN FREE
$17.00 +Principessa Insalata
Organic spinach, Chianti poached pears, frisee, asparagus, roasted hazelnuts, goat cheese and lemon ginger dressing. GLUTEN FREE
$18.00 +Dinner Paste & Risotti
Ravioli Spinaci e Ricotta
Homemade ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese and a porcini mushrooms cream sauce.
$28.00 +Polpette di Manzo (Meatballs)
Fillet mignon meatballs, homemade tomato sauce, basil and fettuccine pasta.
$29.00 +Fettuccine Il Forno
Homemade fettuccine, shrimp, scallops, leeks, wild mushrooms and homemade pesto sauce. YUMM!
$31.00 +Trofie al Gusto
Trofie pasta, prosciutto, broccoli, artichokes, zucchini, pine nuts, olive oil and garlic.
$27.00 +Tagliolini Bianchi e Neri
Black and white tagliolini, scallops, bunashimeji, maitake mushrooms, minced garlic and black truffle pesto.
$31.00 +Tortellacci Modo Nostro
Short rib stuffed tortellacci, turmeric cream sauce, fresh tomatoes and green beans.
$31.00 +Capellini allo Scoglio
Angel hair, shrimp, thinly chopped fresh vegetables, garlic, olive oil, basil and a touch of cognac.
$31.00 +Risotto Smeralda
Italian arborio rice, prawn shrimp, asparagus, zucchini, Spanish saffron sauce GLUTEN FREE
$39.00Risotto Vastese
Arborio rice, black truffle pesto, shiitake mushrooms, shaved Parmigiano Regiano cheese
$37.00 +Dinner Pizze
Alla Roiese Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, arugula and prosciutto di Parma.
$24.00 +Al Salmone Pizza
Caramelized pearl onion pesto, mascarpone, mozzarella, arugula, smoked salmon and Sardinian capers.
$25.00 +Parma Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, wild mushrooms crispy prosciutto di Parma and organic farm egg. Not sliced.
$24.00 +Dinner Secondi
Pesce Bianco all' Adriatica
Lake Superior whitefish sauteed with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and spices.
$37.0018oz RibEye Steak
seasoned with Himalayan salt and pepper, grilled and finished in the pizza oven with a side of veggies and potatoes
$74.00THE Gudegast
18oz center cut prime fillet mignon, grilled and finished in the pizza oven with rosemary.
$74.00Pollo alla Cacciatora
Free-range chicken breast from Mary's Farm, crushed tomato sauce, mushrooms, kalamata black olives.
$31.00Rotolo alla Brace
Free-range chicken breast from Mary's Farm rolled with grilled zucchini, eggplant and mozzarella, sauteed with shiitake mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce.
$31.00Filetto Agrodolce
Filet mignon served with leeks, mushrooms, reduction of port wine and aged balsamic sauce.
$41.00Filetto al Capriccio
Grilled filet mignon, Kalamata olives, capers, fresh tomato, basil and fresh artichokes with a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
$41.00Scaloppini ai Funghi Dinner
Free range veal medallions sauteed with porcini mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.
$37.00Desserts
Apple Tarte Taten (homemade)
Upside down caramelized baked apple. make it alla mode for an additional charge.
$14.00 +SIDES
Side of Daily Veggies
carrots, squash, brussels sprouts, green beans (and assortment of 3 veggies)
$8.00Catering Appetizers
Catering Mozzarella alla Caprese
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, basil and olive oil.
$55.00 +Catering Mozzarella alla Caprese For 16-18 People
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$96.00Catering Capriccio Imperiale
Cold seafood salad with baby lobster, shrimp, calamari and green beans in a lemon olive oil dressing.
$70.00 +Catering Capriccio Imperiale for 16-18 People
Cold seafood salad with baby lobster, shrimp, calamari, and green beans in a lemon olive oil dressing. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$120.00Catering Melanzane alla Caprina
Rolled eggplant stuffed with light goat cheese and herbs in a tomato sauce.
$55.00 +Catering Melanzane alla Caprina for 16-18 People
Rolled eggplant stuffed with light goat cheese and herbs in a tomato sauce. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$96.00Catering Antipasto II Forno for 16-18 People
Plate of daily fresh cold cuts and cheese. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$110.00Catering Antipasto Misto
Roasted peppers, chilled seafood salad, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil and olive oil.
$55.00 +Catering Antipasto Misto for 16-18 People
Roasted peppers, chilled seafood salad, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$94.00Catering Roasted Peppers for 16-18 People
Red and yellow roasted bell peppers with garlic and olive oil. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$94.00Catering Seafood Salad for 16-18 People
Octopus, calamari, shrimp, black olives, and lemon olive oil. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$94.00Catering Salads
Catering Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, croutons and garlic with homemade Caesar dressing.
$55.00 +Catering Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, croutons, and garlic with homemade Caesar dressing. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$96.00Catering Insalata Lombarda
Organic baby mixed greens, alfalfa sprouts, dried ricotta cheese, dried cranberries and raspberry vinegar dressing.
$55.00 +Catering Insalata Lombarda
Organic baby mixed greens, alfalfa sprouts, dried ricotta cheese, dried cranberries, and raspberry vinegar dressing. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$94.00Catering Arugula, Radicchio e Parmigiano
Arugula and radicchio salad with thinly shaved Parmesan cheese served in an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing.
$55.00 +Catering Arugula, Radicchio e Parmigiano
Arugula and radicchio salad with thinly shaved Parmesan cheese served in an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$96.00Catering Insalata Dell'Ortolano
Mixed greens, radicchio and tomatoes in a special house dressing.
$55.00 +Catering Insalata Dell'Ortolano
Mixed greens, radicchio, and tomatoes in a special house dressing. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$84.00Catering Insalata Arcobaleno
Radicchio, Belgian endive, spinach, walnuts, dry ricotta and balsamic vinaigrette.
$55.00 +Catering Insalata Arcobaleno
Radicchio, Belgian endive, spinach, walnuts, dry ricotta, and balsamic vinaigrette. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$94.00Catering Insalata Il Forno
Certified organic baby mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, artichokes and aged balsamic.
$55.00 +Catering Insalata Il Forno
Certified organic baby mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, artichokes, and aged balsamic. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$94.00Catering Insalata Tropicale
Arugula, radicchio, avocado, hearts of palm and shaved Parmesan in lemon vinaigrette.
$55.00 +Catering Insalata Tropicale
Arugula, radicchio, avocado, hearts of palm, and shaved Parmesan in lemon vinaigrette. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$96.00Catering Trittico Campagnolo
Organic baby mixed greens, diced mango, sesame seeds, micro sprouts, grilled natural white shrimp, feta cheese and lemon ginger dressing.
$55.00 +Catering Trittico Campagnolo
Organic baby mixed greens, diced mango, sesame seeds, micro sprouts, grilled natural white shrimp, feta cheese, and lemon ginger dressing. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$92.00Catering Insalata Reggiana
Red beets, arugula, red Maui onions, julienne carrots, crumbled Parmesan cheese, roasted pine nuts, filet mignon and balsamic vinaigrette.
$49.00 +Catering Insalata Reggiana
Red beets, arugula, red Maui onions, julienne carrots, crumbled Parmesan cheese, roasted pine nuts, filet mignon, and balsamic vinaigrette. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$98.00Catering Insalata Principessa
Organic spinach, poached pears, frisee, asparagus, roasted hazelnuts, goat cheese and lemon ginger dressing.
$49.00 +Catering Insalata Principessa
Organic spinach, poached pears, frisée, asparagus, roasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, and lemon ginger dressing. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$98.00Catering Insalata Heirloom
Tomatoes, avocado, onions, cucumbers, and fresh basil. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$98.00Catering Insalata Beefsteak Tomatoes
Tomatoes, avocado, onions, cucumbers, and fresh basil. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$98.00Catering Pasta
Catering Penne Aglio e Olio
Short tube pasta with olive oil, garlic, crushed hot peppers, parsley and basil.
$55.00 +Catering Penne Aglio e Olio
Short tube pasta with olive oil, garlic, crushed hot peppers, parsley, and basil. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$94.00Catering Penne All'Arrabbiata
Short tube pasta with homemade spicy tomato sauce, garlic and olive oil.
$55.00 +Catering Penne All'Arrabbiata
Short tube pasta with homemade spicy tomato sauce, garlic, and olive oil. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$98.00Catering Rigatoni Alla Bolognese
Rigatoni with homemade meat sauce. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$120.00Catering Gnocchi Toscana
Homemade potato dumplings, peas, tomato sauce and imported smoked mozzarella cheese.
$55.00 +Catering Gnocchi Toscana
Homemade potato dumplings, peas, tomato sauce, and imported smoked mozzarella cheese. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$96.00Catering Spiralli alla Giardiniera
Spirally pasta, chicken sausage, mushrooms, leeks, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.
$62.00 +Catering Spiralli alla Giardiniera
Spirally pasta, chicken sausage, mushrooms, leeks, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$112.00Catering Spaghetti Vecchio Stile
Spaghetti with eggplant, mushrooms, parsley, basil and radicchio with tomato sauce.
$55.00 +Catering Spaghetti Vecchio Stile
Spaghetti with eggplant, mushrooms, parsley, basil, and radicchio with tomato sauce. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$94.00Catering Tortellini Nuovi
Chicken-stuffed tortellini in a light pink sauce with broccoli and fresh mushrooms. Served in a 10" x 13" pan.
$70.00 +Catering Risotto Smeralda
Italian Arborio rice with baby lobster, asparagus and zucchini in a saffron sauce.
$90.00 +Catering Risotto Smeralda
Italian arborio rice with baby lobster, asparagus, and zucchini in a saffron sauce. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$168.00Catering Penne alla Sorrentina
Shell pasta with apple chicken sausage, sun-dried tomatoes and caramelized pearl onions in an avocado cream sauce.
$55.00 +Catering Conchiglie alla Sorrentina
Shell pasta with apple chicken sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and caramelized pearl onions in an avocado cream sauce. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$94.00Catering Ravioli Spinaci e Ricotta
Homemade ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese in a light cream porcini mushroom sauce.
$70.00 +Catering Ravioli Spinaci e Ricotta
Homemade ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese in a light cream porcini mushroom sauce. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$120.00Catering Penne al Salmone
Penne with fresh salmon, green onions, green beans, radicchio and tomatoes in a light cream sauce.
$55.00 +Catering Penne Al Salmone
Penne with fresh salmon, green onions, green beans, radicchio, and tomatoes in a light cream sauce. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$110.00Catering Linguine Alla Trevi
Linguine with eggplant, basil, fresh tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.
$55.00 +Catering Linguine Alla Trevi
Linguine with eggplant, basil, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$98.00Catering Spaghetti Integrali Primavera
Wheat pasta with assorted vegetables, tomatoes, crushed peppers. Available with or without olive oil.
$55.00 +Catering Spaghetti Integrali Primavera
Wheat pasta with assorted vegetables, tomatoes, crushed peppers. Available with or without olive oil. Includes freshly baked homemade bread. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$92.00Catering Fettuccine San Pietro
Grilled chicken breast, broccoli, leeks, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted pine nuts.
$62.00 +Catering Fettuccine San Pietro
Grilled chicken breast, broccoli, leeks, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted pine nuts. Served in a 13" x 21" pan.
$112.00Catering Main Course
Catering Pollo ala Casarecia
Sauteed breast of chicken served with fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and leeks in white wine sauce. Includes side of baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. 3 oz. per person.
$12.00Catering Rotolo ala Brace
Breast of chicken stuffed with grilled zucchini, eggplant and mozzarella cheese and then rolled. Sauteed with shiitake mushrooms in Marsala wine sauce. Includes side of baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. 1/2 a roll per person.
$12.00Catering Filetto Agrodolce
Filet mignon with leeks and mushrooms in a reduction of port wine and balsamic sauce. Includes side of baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. One 4 oz. medallion per person.
$18.00Catering Filetto ala Puttanesca
Filet mignon sauteed with crushed tomato sauce, capers, and black olives. Includes side of baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. 1 medallion per person.
$18.00Catering Tagliata di Manzo
Thinly sliced filet mignon grilled and served with baby mixed greens. 2 slices per person.
$18.00Catering Trancio di Salmone
Sauteed fresh salmon with herb champagne sauce. Includes side of baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. 4 oz. per person.
$14.00Catering Pesce Bianco al' Adriatica
Whitefish sauteed with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, herbs, and spices. Includes side of baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. 4 oz. per person.
$14.00Catering Medaglioni di Vitello
Free-range veal medallions sauteed with porcini mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce. Includes side of baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. 2 medallions per person.
$14.00Catering Scalopine II Forno
Scaloppini of veal sauteed with fresh wild mushrooms and garlic in balsamic wine sauce. Includes side of baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. 2 slices per person.
$14.00Catering Scampi Mediteranea
Scampi sauteed with brandy, grapefruit juice, green peppercorns and Dijon mustard. Includes side of baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. 2 scampi per person.
$9.00Catering Finger Foods
Catering Rotolini Melanzane
Thinly sliced eggplant grilled and rolled with light goat cheese, herbs, and topped with fresh basil. Priced per dozen.
$27.00Catering Speck e Asparagi
Imported Italian speck di Parma wrapped on grilled asparagus. Priced per dozen.
$39.00Catering Prosciutto e Melone
Imported Italian prosciutto di Parma wrapped on a bite size of melon. Priced per dozen.
$39.00Catering Tarte Piccole
Mini tarts stuffed with a choice of chopped vegetables or baby lobster paste. Priced per dozen.
$24.00Catering Burrata con Pomodori
Organically grown heirloom tomatoes with fresh burrata cheese, olive oil and fresh basil. Priced per dozen.
$32.00Catering Frittata con Verdure
Zucchini, red bell peppers, mushrooms and baked eggs. Priced per dozen.
$27.00Catering Zucchini alla Romana
Baked zucchini stuffed with organic ground turkey meat and vegetables. Priced per dozen.
$32.00Catering Involtini di Pollo con Verdure
Organic free range breast of chicken rolled and baked with grilled zucchini, carrots, asparagus and mozzarella cheese. Priced per dozen.
$28.00Catering Funghi Ripieni
Baked stuffed mushrooms with organic ground turkey and vegetables. Priced per dozen.
$32.00Catering Bresaola Della Valtellina
Thinly sliced dry cured air dried beef topped with zucchini, celery root, and shaved imported Parmesan cheese in a house mustard dressing. Priced per dozen.
$32.00Catering Focaccia alla Margherita
House-made focaccia topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano and fresh basil. Priced per 1/2 sheet.
$52.00