Il Forno
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2901 Ocean Park Blvd #111, Santa Monica, CA, 90405 ↗
Antipasti
- Caprese ●fresh mozzarella cheese, locally grown tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil$17
- Posillipocalamari, octopus, shrimp, black olives, lemon olive oil$17
- Burratabed of arugula, beefsteak tomato, watermelon radish, Prosciutto di Parma, balsamic di Modena reduction$19
- Peperoni Dolciroasted peppers, garlic, herbs, olive oil$15
- Spanish OctopusGrilled Spanish Octopus, fingerling potatoes, shaved imported parmesan cheese, chives and house dijon mustard olive oil dressing$18
- Bruschettafresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic di Modena, house herbs$7
- Caprese ●fresh mozzarella cheese, locally grown organic tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil$17
- Melanzanerolled eggplant stuffed with light goat cheese, herbs, tomato sauce$17
- Charcuterieassorted imported cold cuts and cheese$24
- Peperoni Dolciroasted peppers, garlic, herbs, olive oil$15
- Posillipocalamari, octopus, shrimp, black olives, lemon olive oil$18
- Burratabed of arugula, beefsteak tomato, watermelon radish, Prosciutto di Parma, balsamic di Modena reduction$21
Insalate
- Il Fornoorganic baby mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, artichokes, olive oil and balsamic dressing$18
- Tropicalearugula, radicchio, avocado, hearts of palm, shaved parmesan, lemon olive oil dressing$18
- Caesar Con Polloromaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, homemade caesar dressing, grilled chicken breast$18
- Arugula e Radicchioradicchio, thinly shaved parmesan, olive oil and balsamic vinegar$17
- Dell' Ortolanomixed greens, radicchio and tomatoes, house dressing$17
- Principessaorganic spinach, chianti poached pears, frisée, asparagus, roasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, lemon ginger dressing$18
- Caesarromaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and homemade caesar dressing$18
- Arugula e Radicchioradicchio, thinly shaved parmesan, olive oil and balsamic vinegar$18
- Ortolanomixed greens, radicchio, heirloom fresh tomatoes, special house dressing$17
- PrincipessaOrganic spinach, chianti poached pears, frisée, roasted pine nuts, goat cheese, lemon ginger dressing$18
Panini
- Trastevereitalian cold cuts, fontina cheese, creama mascarpone, arugula, fresh sage, blistered cherry tomatoes, oregano. Homemade Ciabatta Style Bread$22
- Il Capresehomemade pesto, buffala mozzarella, roasted peppers basil, heirloom tomatoes, olive oil. Homemade Ciabatta Style Bread$21
Paste e Risotto
- Cacio e Pepe ●spaghetti, pecorino romano cheese, black pepper$24
- Pappardelle ●homemade flat pasta in a tomato and lamb sauce$27
- Ravioli Spinaci e Ricottahomemade ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese, light creamy porcini mushroom sauce$27
- Polpette di ManzoFettuccine, fillet mignon meatballs, house-made tomato sauce and fresh basil$28
- Fettuccineshrimp, scallops, leeks, wild mushrooms, homemade pesto sauce$29
- Trofiecrispy prosciutto, broccoli, artichokes, zucchini, pine nuts, olive oil and garlic$27
- Taglioliniblack and white tagliolini, scallops, shimeji and maitake mushrooms, black truffle pesto sauce$29
- Rigatoni Alla Bologneseshort tube pasta with homemade meat sauce$26
- Capelliniwild caught shrimp, thinly chopped fresh vegetables, garlic, basil, and touch of cognac$29
- Gnocchihomemade sundried tomato, shitake mushrooms, sage, olive oil$26
- Tortelliniroasted chicken stuffed tortellini, light cream pink sauce, broccoli and fresh mushrooms$26
- Risotto ●Italian Arborio rice, prawn shrimp, asparagus zucchini, saffron sauce$36
- Primaverapenne pasta, assorted fresh vegetables, olive oil and garlic$24
- Linguine w Shrimp Prawnsprawn shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, creamy red bell pepper sauce$36
- Cacio e Pepe ●spaghetti, pecorino romano cheese, black pepper$26
- Pappardelle all'Abruzzese ●slow braised lamb ragu, homemade pappardelle$28
- Raviolispinach and ricotta cheese, porcini mushrooms cream sauce$27
- Polpette di Mandofresh fettuccine, fillet mignon meatballs, tomato sauce, basil$29
- Trofie al Pesto e Salmonewild salmon, homemade pesto, mixed mushrooms, Kalamata olives, lemon zest$29
- Tagliolini Bianchi e Neriblack & white tagliolini, scallops, shimeji, maitake mushrooms, black truffle pesto$31
- Rigatoni Bolognesehomemade 100% beef meat sauce$27
- Capelliniangel hair, shrimp, thinly chopped fresh vegetables, garlic, olive oil, basil & touch of cognac$31
- Gnocchihand cut gnocchi, slow-roasted tomato, shiitake mushrooms, fresh sage, olive oil$28
- Risotto Smeralda ●Italian arborio rice, prawn shrimp, asparagus, zucchini, saffron sauce$32
Pizze
- Margheritamozzarella, basil and tomato sauce$19 (10") / $25 (14")
- Alla Roiesemozzarella, goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, arugula and Prosciutto di Parma$24 (10") / $30 (14")
- Al Salmonecaramelized pearl onion pesto, mascarpone, mozzarella arugula, smoked salmon, sardinian capers$23 (10") / $29 (14")
- Al Pollo BBQbbq chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, red onions$21 (10") / $27 (14")
- Capricciosamozzarella, tomato sauce, kalamata olives, artichokes$19 (10") / $25 (14")
- Alla Salsicciaapple chicken sausage, mushrooms, red and yellow roasted bell peppers$21 (10") / $27 (14")
- Margheritafresh local mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce$20 (10") | $26.50 (14")
- Roiesemozzarella cheese, goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, arugula and prosciutto di parma$25 (10") | $31.50 (14")
- Pollo BBQbbq chicken breast, smoked mozzarella cheese, red onions$23 (10") | $29.50 (14")
- Capricciosamozzarella, tomato sauce, mushrooms, artichokes and black olives$21 (10") | $27.50 (14")
- Salsicciachicken sausage, mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers$22 (10") | $28.50 (14")
- Al Tartufofontina, white truffle oil, grilled wild mushrooms, caramelized pearl onions$23 (10") | $29.50 (14")
Secondi
- Pollo Alle ErbeOrganic Mary's farm chicken breast seasoned with herbs, organic baby mixed greens, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette dressing$24
- Pollo Milanessebreaded Mary's farm free-range chicken breast. Served with a side of veggies$28
- Pollo Porto VenereOrganic Mary's farm chicken breast with cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, extra virgin olive oil$24
- Tagliata di Manzothinly sliced Prime fillet mignon grilled and served with organic baby mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette dressing$34
- Scaloppini al Funghifree-range veal sautéed with Marsala wine, fresh porcini mushrooms sauce$32
- Pesce Biancowild caught lake superior whitefish sautéed with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and spices$31
- Salmone Alla Griglianaturally farmed salmon, grilled with organic baby mixed greens, black olives, capers, balsamic vinaigrette dressing$29
- Pollo alla MilaneseBreaded Mary's Farm free range chicken breast$31
- Pollo Milanese alla ParmigianaBreaded Mary's farm free range chicken breast with mozzarella & parmesan cheese, touch of marinara sauce$35
- Rotolo alla BraceMary's farm organic/free-range chicken breast, rolled with grilled zucchini, eggplant, mozzarella – sautéed shiitake mushrooms, marsala wine sauce$32
- Filetto Agrodolcefilet mignon with leeks and mushrooms, port wine and aged balsamic reduction$36
- The Gudegast16oz center cut filet mignon grilled, finished in the pizza oven, rosemary, olive oil$69
- Tagliata di Manzothinly sliced fillet mignon grilled, organic baby mixed greens$34
- Scaloppine ai Funghifree-range veal sautéed with Marsala wine, fresh porcini mushrooms sauce$34
- Wild King SalmonWild salmon in a champagne herb sauce$39
- Pesce Biancolake superior whitefish sautéed with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and spices$34
Zuppe
- Pasta e Fagiolitubetti pasta and tuscan cannelini beans$14
- Soup of the Daysoup of the day - call us 310.450.1241$14
Contorni
- Bruschetta (Pint)Pint of freshly made bruschetta (tomatoes, basil, balsamic, herbs)$10
- Garlic & Rosemary Potatoesroasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary$7.50
- Grilled AsparagusGrilled Asparagus$7.50
- Steamed Broccoli & ParmigianoSteamed broccoli with freshly grated parmesan cheese$7.50
- House BreadFreshly baked bread$4
Dolci
- Chocolate Raspberrythree layer chocolate cake, chocolate mousse and raspberries$14
- Chocolate Vanilla Layerthree layer chocolate cake, vanilla cream$14
- Lemon Hazelnut Meringuecrisp hazelnut meringue cake, lemon curd butter-cream$14
- Chocolate Lava Cake ●served hot with vanilla ice cream (in house only)$14
- Tiramisu ●ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder$14
- Apple Tarte Tatinupside down caramelized baked apple$14
Pasta
- Penne all'Arrabbiatahomemade spicy tomato sauce, garlic, spices, olive oil$9
- Spaghetti Vecchio Stilehomemade tomato sauce, eggplant, basil, mushrooms, parsley and radicchio$9
- Linguine alla Trevieggplant, fresh basil, garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil$9
- Linguine Aglio e Olio Primaveraassorted freshly cut mixed vegetables, olive oil, parsley$9
- Spaghetti alla Checcafresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic$9
- Linguine Marinara con Salsicciahomemade marinara sauce, chicken sausage, garlic, and parsley$9
- Penne Alfredo con Broccolilight cream sauce and fresh broccoli$9
- Spirali del Mugnaioricotta cheese, mushrooms and peas in a crushed tomato sauce$9
- Penne alla Romanalight pink sauce, arugula, sun dried tomatoes and bay shrimp$9
- Penne all'Boscaiolomarinara sauce, crispy nueske bacon, green peas$9
Salads
- CaesarClassic caesar salad$9
- ItalianItalian salad$9
- ChoppedChopped salad$9
- Della ZiaDella Zia salad$9
- Greco RomanaGreco Romana salad$9
Pizzas
- MargheritaMargherita pizza$9
- PepperoniPepperoni pizza$9
- VegetarianaVegetariana pizza$9
- Pollo BBQPollo BBQ pizza$9