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Antipasto della Casa

A sampling of authentic Italian antipasti including: Prosciutto di Parma, spicy & mild Italian salame, mortadella with pistachios, caprese, bruschetta, grilled artichoke, housemade giardiniera, Grana Padano, mixed olives

$19.95 (820 cal.)

Antipasto di Pesce*

Seafood platter with seared ahi tuna, spicy grilled calamari, scallops, shrimp & spicy marinara sauce

$20.95 (290 cal.)

Pizza a Scelta

All of our thin-crust pizzas are perfect as a shared appetizer

Calamaretti Fritti

Baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried, served with spicy marinara

$17.95 (830 cal.)

Carpaccio*

Thinly sliced raw Certified Piedmontese beef, shaved Grana Padano, capers & wild arugula, drizzled with lemon-olive oil

$15.95 (210 cal.)

Rustichella

Housemade flat bread topped with goat cheese, mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, basil & oregano; baked in the oven

$15.95 (440 cal.)

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Grilled ciabatta rubbed with garlic & topped with marinated chopped heirloom tomatoes, basil & mixed olives

$10.95 (430 cal.)

vegan

Cristina

Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved Grana Padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil

$21.95 (1040 cal.)

Fradiavola

Mozzarella, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino oil

$20.50 (1140 cal.)

Margherita

Mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil

$18.95 (860 cal.)

Capricciosa

Mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, oregano & tomato sauce

$19.95 (990 cal.)

Calabrese

Spicy salame, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, tomato sauce & oregano

$20.95 (1020 cal.)

Siciliana

Mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, kalamata olives, capers, pecorino pepato, baby arugula, tomato sauce & oregano

$20.95 (1010 cal.)

Pennoni alla Vodka

Large pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & Grana Padano

$21.95 (700 cal.)

Linguine Mare Chiaro

Thin flat pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops, Filetto di Pomodoro sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & Trebbiano wine

$26.95 (890 cal.)

Conchiglie al Pollo

Shell pasta with chicken breast, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, pecorino cheese, roasted garlic & Trebbiano wine

$20.95 (950 cal.)

Capellini al Pomodoro

Angel hair pasta with chopped vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, marinara sauce & fresh basil

$18.95 (690 cal.)

vegan

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

Egg pasta ribbons from Emilia-Romagna with traditional meat ragu & Grana Padano

$19.95 (780 cal.)

Ravioli alla Lucana

Organic spinach ravioli filled with Italian sausage, ricotta, Grana Padano & fennel; topped with fresh tomatoes, spicy tomato sauce with imported peperoncino, pecorino pepato cheese & fresh basil

$21.95 (880 cal.)

Lasagna Ferrarese

Pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, Grana Padano & béchamel; baked in the oven

$22.95 (850 cal.)

Gnocchi alla Bolognese

Potato dumplings with traditional meat ragu

$20.95 (650 cal.)

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Potato dumplings with Filetto di Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella & fresh basil

$19.95 (1100 cal.)

Gnocchi alla Norcina

Potato dumplings with black truffle, porcini mushrooms, Grana Padano, parsley, butter & cream

$22.95 (950 cal.)

Caprese Tradizionale

Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil-infused extra-virgin olive oil

$15.95 (580 cal.)

Insalata di Bietole

Organic red & gold beets with red wine vinegar, wild arugula, toasted walnuts & goat cheese; lemon-olive oil dressing

$14.50 (400 cal.)

Insalata Cesarina

Romaine lettuce, Grana Padano, hardboiled egg & focaccia croutons; housemade Caesar dressing

$13.95 (310 cal.)

Insalata del Fornaio

Mixed greens, garlic croutons & shaved Grana Padano; house vinaigrette

$12.95 (300 cal.)

Minestrone di Verdure

Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock

$7.95 (70 cal.)

$9.50 (110 cal.)

vegan

Insalata Regina

Wild arugula salad with couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers, raisins, lemon & extra-virgin olive oil

$14.50 (590 cal.)

Add:

Ahi Tuna* $10 (194 cal.)

Salmon* $10 (375 cal.)

Shrimp $10 (134 cal.)

Chicken $9 (270 cal.)

Carpaccio* $9 (104 cal.)

vegan

Pollo Toscano

Free-range rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & mashed potatoes

$27.50 (980 cal.)

Brasato al Vino Rosso*

Short ribs braised with root vegetables, pancetta & red wine; served with mashed potatoes & sautéed organic spinach

$31.95 (1400 cal.)

Grigliata di Pesce Misto

Mixed grill of salmon, fish fillet, calamari, scallops & prawns, topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with roasted Yukon Gold potatoes & broccolini

$34.95 (800 cal.)

Filetto di Bue*

Beef tenderloin grilled rare, with balsamic vinegar & green peppercorn sauce; served with sautéed organic spinach & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes

$40.95 (930 cal.)

Zuppa di Pesce

Seafood stew with shrimp, prawns, scallops, clams, mussels, fresh fish fillet, salmon & grilled garlic ciabatta

$28.95 (1140 cal.)

Petto di Pollo al Peperoncino

Grilled free-range chicken breast marinated with sage, rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper, white wine, Dijon mustard & lemon; served with spicy peperoncino sauce, sautéed organic spinach & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes

$28.50 (720 cal.)

Dolce Trio

A selection of our favorite Italian desserts: Tiramisù, Zabaione alla Gritti & Cannoli Siciliani with a scoop of bellini sorbet – enough to share with friends & family

$19 (1120 cal.)

Tiramisù

Treviso-style tiramisù with ladyfingers soaked in rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone & topped with a dusting of cocoa powder

$11 (720 cal.)

Soffiato al Cioccolato

Almond hazelnut chocolate cake served warm, topped with caramelsea salt gelato

$11 (900 cal.)

Zabaione alla Gritti

Chilled zabaione with fresh berries, bellini sorbet, fresh whipped cream & an amarena cherry

$11 (380 cal.)

Cannoli Siciliani

Cannoli filled with sheep’s milk ricotta, candied orange, bittersweet chocolate & pistachios

$9 (850 cal.)

Budino di Pane con Gelato al Caramello

Il Fornaio bread pudding made with Granny Smith apples, golden raisins, figs & brandy; served with bourbon chocolate sauce, crème anglaise & caramel-sea salt gelato

$11 (550 cal.)

Affogato al Caffè

Espresso poured over two scoops of vanilla gelato & topped with fresh whipped cream

$10 (450 cal.)

Spumone Gelato

Strawberry, chocolate hazelnut & pistachio gelato, folded together with cherries, chocolate chips & pistachios; served with raspberry & chocolate sauce

$10 (480 cal.)

Gelati Misti

One scoop each of dark chocolate & vanilla gelato & one scoop of raspberry sorbet

$11 (345 cal.)

Scoop of Gelato

6 each

Vanilla (135 cal.)

Dark Chocolate (150 cal.)

Caramel Chocolate Coffee Crunch (130 cal.)

Caramel-Sea Salt (125 cal.)

Scoop of Sorbet

6 each

Bellini (65 cal.)

Raspberry (60 cal.)

Mimosa

(prosecco wine and orange juice)

$8.99

Bellini

(prosecco wine and peach juice)

$8.99

Leonardo

(prosecco wine and strawberry juice)

$8.99

Ramos Fizz

$8.59

Bloody Mary

(vodka and Il Fornaio bloody mary mix)

$8.59

Arancia

(fresh orange juice)

small $3.79

large $4.79

Pompelmo

(fresh grapefruit juice)

small $3.79

large $4.79

Mela Verde

(fresh green apple juice)

small $3.79

large $4.79

Uva

(fresh grape juice)

small $3.79

large $4.79

Carota

(fresh carrot juice)

small $3.79

large $4.79

Pancetta Affumicata

(applewood-smoked bacon)

$4.59

Polenta con Gorgonzola

$3.99

Grilled potatoes and onions

$3.99

Luganega Sausage

$4.59

Frutti Di Bosco Allo Yogurt

Fresh mixed berries with low fat yogurt

$7.99

Avena Assortita

Housemade granola with raisins, honey and fresh berries

$7.99

Piatto Di Frutta

Selection of tropical and exotic fruits; ask server for current seasonal variety

$9.79

Bruschetta Al Salmone

Grilled Il Fornaio ciabatta, rubbed with garlic and topped with herbed cream fraiche and smoked salmon; drizzled with lemon olive oil, red onions and chive

$12.59

Frittelle Allo Sciroppo D'acero

Pancakes with butter and pure New England maple syrup

$8.79

Tosto Francese

French toast with mascarpone cheese and pure New England maple syrup

$9.79

Waffle Alla Frutta

Warm waffle with fresh strawberries and bananas, soft whipping cream, powdered sugar and pure New England maple syrup

$9.99

Omelette Con Salmone E Caprino*

Omelet filled with smoked salmon, spring onions, asparagus and goat cheese; served with potatoes and caramelized onions

$12.99

Frittata Con Gamberi E Spinaci*

Open-faced omelet with shrimp, spinach, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese; served with potatoes and caramelized onions

$12.99

Uova Con Pancetta O Salsiccia*

Eggs any style, served with applewood-smoked bacon or Italian sausage

$10.99

Uova Alla Benedettina*

Smoked ham, poached eggs, filone bread with a Parmesan sauce; served with potatoes and caramelized onions

$11.99

Uova Alla Benedettina E Polpa Di Granchio*

Sautéed spinach, poached eggs and fresh crab cakes on filone bread with lobster cream sauce and parmesan; served with potatoes and caramelized onions

$14.99

Omelette Alla Contadina*

Omelet with red onions, smoked bacon and potatoes, served with grilled polenta and gorgonzola cheese

$10.99

Pizza Papalina

Pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, onions, crispy potatoes, ham and scrambled eggs

$13.99

Calzoncino Del Mezzadro

Homemade folded pizza filled with scrambled eggs, sausage, onions, provolone cheese and parmesan cheese

$14.99