Place Category: Happy Hours, Italian, Pizza, Seafood, and Steakhouses
Il Forno Classico features fresh seafood, Angus steaks, the finest hand-tossed pizzas and sautéed pastas in our dining room which showcases unique decor including the Contrade flags which honor the festive and historic Italian horse race, Palio di Siena. Be sure to come early to browse our 600+ wine labels in the Wine Cellar Room, then enjoy your selections with your meal! View our menus from the links in the left sidebar, including our house specialties, gluten-free entrées and our scrumptious house made desserts. Whether it’s a business lunch, date night, special occasion dinner out, wine tasting or happy hour at the end of your day, Il Forno Classico is an excellent dining choice!
Hours vary seasonally – Check with restaurant
Personal Wines Welcome
$15.00 corkage fee per 750ml bottle.Il Forno Classis Lunch Specials
Menu and prices subject to changeRegular menu also available
Lunch Specials
Served Monday thru Friday 11 am to 3 pm
(Please be sure to specify “lunch special” when ordering to avoid confusion)Caesar salad or mixed greens with bleu cheese, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette, and your choice of one of the following:
Pasta
Spaghetti Pomodoro 17.00
Linguini Pesto 17.00
Rainbow Tortellini 17.00
Chili Flake Pappardelle 17.00
Fettuccine Primavera 17.00
Fettuccine con Pollo 17.00
Meat Lover's Lasagna 19.00
Penne with Italian Sausage 17.00
Naughty Pasta 17.00
Artichoke & Spinach Ravioli 17.00
Butternut Squash Ravioli 17.00Il Forno Classis Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSMALL PLATES & STARTERS
Fresh Burrata Cheese 1/2 order 9.00 Full 14.00
Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream, EVOO, basil, fluer de del, grissiniOven roasted meatballs 12.00
2 meatballs served with meat sauce, basil, parmesan and 2 crispy grissiniMinestrone Soup Cup 7.00 Bowl 11.00
Hearty vegetable soup with chicken stock, tomatoes, onions, beans, celery, carrots, spices and ditaliniPesto Risotto Balls 13.00
Stuffed with mozzarella, served with marinara sauceCertified Angus Ground Chuck Sliders 12.00
Sweet rolls, gouda, dijonaise, sautéed onions, shredded romaine and tomato, served with shoestring friesMeatball Sliders 12.00
Sweet rolls with meatballs, spicy arrabbiata sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, served with shoestring friesOven-Roasted Artichoke 14.00
Sour cream pesto aioli, roasted lemonCaprese Salad with Burrata Cheese 14.00
Mixed greens with vine-ripened tomatoes, balsamic reduction, basil, EVOO, pane frittiCalamari Fritti 15.00
Crispy calamari rings with lemon wedges and roasted red pepper aioliBowl of Clams and Mussels 16.00
In a Chardonnay garlic butter, served with toasted garlic breadPizza Skins 16.00
Pizza crust with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, smoked bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, chives, ranch dipEggplant Fritti 16.00
Baked with marinara sauce, parmesan and mozzarella, scribbled with pesto aioliSmall Blackend Salmon Filet 17.00
With Chardonnay-cream sauce over fettuccinePanko-Crusted Ahi 17.00
Flash-fried, sliced, served with wasabi-pesto aioli, balsamic reduction, field greensOven-Roasted Prosciutto-Wrapped Jumbo Prawns 18.00
With herb garlic butter, over sautéed spinach and linguiniPizzeria Classico's Original Garlic Chips 13.00
A thin crust baked with garlic butter and mozzarella. (Our family created these in Tahoe City at "The Village Pizzeria" in 1981, and have been serving them at Pizzeria Classico in Folsom since 1985).SALADS
ADD TO ANY SALAD
Grilled Chicken Breast 6.00
Fried Calamari 6.00
Sautéed Garlic Shrimp 6.00
Grilled Salmon Filet 16.00
Panko Crusted Ahi 14.00Caesar Salad Made with pasteurized eggs. Half 7.00 Entrée 13.00
Hearts of romaine, rosemary croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing*Mixed Baby Greens Salad Made with pasteurized eggs. Half 7.00 Entrée 13.00
Bleu cheese, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette*Caramelized Apple Salad Made with pasteurized eggs. Half 8.00 Entrée 14.00
Mixed greens, walnuts, bleu cheese, raspberry vinaigrette*Spring Salad Made with pasteurized eggs. Half 8.00 Entrée 14.00
Mixed greens, feta cheese, dried cranberries, macadamia nuts, cherry-hazelnut vinaigrette*Spinach Salad Half 8.00 Entrée 14.00
Feta, pinenuts, smoked bacon, caramelized onion dressingWedge Salad Entrée 14.00
Iceberg, Blue cheese, pancetta, tarragon aioli, balsamic reduction, roasted pumpkin seedsGrilled Chicken Breast Salad Half 12.00 Entrée 18.00
Mixed greens, smoked bacon, kalamata olives, roma tomatoes, onions, honey mustard dressingPanko-Crusted Ahi Salad 22.00
Baby spinach, roasted red peppers, macadamia nuts, sesame seeds, wasabi-pesto, balsamic reductionMarinated Angus Skirt Steak Salad Made with pasteurized eggs. 23.00
Mixed greens, crispy onion strings, bleu cheese, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette*STOCK YARDS CERTIFIED PREMIUM ANGUS BEEF
Midwest corn-fed beef, top 8% Angus cattle, aged a minimum of 21 daysGrilled Angus Filet Mignon, 6 oz. 28.00
With shitake mushroom Chardonnay sauce, fried polenta and sautéed green beansGrilled Angus Ribeye 34.00
With Cabernet peppercorn sauce, steak fries, sautéed shaved brussel sprouts with shallots and crispy baconSEAFOOD
Linguini del Pescatore 23.00
Clams, mussels, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, lobster base in a lemon Chardonnay butter sauceCioppino with Garlic Bread 23.00
Shrimp, clams, mussels, salmon, in a spicy tomato sauce
Add: Jamie likes it with penne pasta - 5.00Scampi al Forno 27.00
Sautéed jumbo prawns with linguini and mixed vegetables, in a garlic butter Chardonnay sauceOven Roasted Salmon Filet 29.00
With Dijon-dill sour cream sauce, lemon risotto,diced red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, zucchiniHalibut: Parmesan-Crusted or Pan Seared 34.00
with Chardonnay cream suace, lemon risotto with peas, spinach and sun-dried tomatoesHOUSE SPECIALTIES
Ratatouille 20.00
Vegan | No Dairy | No Soy | No Gluten
Looks like pasta, but it's zucchini, peeled tomatoes, mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, artichoke hearts sautéed in EVOO, with garlic, chili flakes, spices and herbsEggplant Parmigiana 23.00
Lightly breaded, baked with marinara and mozzarella, served over spaghettiMeat Lover's Lasagna 23.00
Sausage, prosciutto, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, mushrooms, topped with marinaraChicken Piccata 23.00
Lemon, capers, marinated artichoke hearts, flamed Chardonnay, served over fettuccine, garlic green beansChicken Scaloppini alla Classico 23.00
Garlic, bacon, mushrooms, flamed marsala wine, served over fettuccine, garlic green beansChicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded, baked with marinara and mozzarella, served over spaghettiPASTAS & RISOTTO
ADD TO ANY PASTA
Grilled Chicken Breast 6.00
Sautéed Garlic Shrimp 6.00
Grilled Salmon Filet 16.00
Panko Crusted Ahi 14.00
Fried Calamari 6.00Fresh Fettuccine con Pollo 20.00
Fresh fettuccine, chicken breast, marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, in a cream sauceFresh Fettuccine Primavera 20.00
Red and yellow peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, peas, shallots, garlic and basil in a creamy tomato sauceFresh Pappardelle with Chili Flakes 20.00
Puréed tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, pancetta, red pepper flakes, basilNaughty Pasta 21.00
One night Max was eating fresh spaghetti with meat sauce and two meatballs on top, Madisen looks over and says: "That's so naughty, I want that, but add fresh ricotta." So that's what we did and that's what we called it.Penne with Italian Sausage 20.00
Spicy Chianti tomato sauce, red onions and garlicButternut Squash Ravioli 20.00
With browned butter sauce, balsamic reduction, pine nuts, dried cranberries, and candied pecansArtichoke & Spinach Ravioli 20.00
With prosciutto, chicken, sundried tomato and sage in a lemon cream sauceFresh Spaghetti Pomodoro 18.00
Puréed tomato sauce, garlic, basil, and olive oilRainbow Tortellini 20.00
Mushrooms and bacon is a cream sauceFresh Linguini Pesto 19.00
Basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan and romano cheese, topped with pinenuts, fresh tomatoesSeafood Risotto 29.00
Parmesan risotto tossed with salmon, snapper, shrimp, spinach, Chardonnay lobster sauce, fresh tomatoesWild Mushroom Risotto 26.00
Shitake, porcini, portobello and oyster mushroom risotto, surrounded by rich meat sauceMilanese Risotto 27.00
Saffron risotto tossed with chicken breast, pancetta, sun-dried tomatoes, peas and parmesan cheeseSPECIALTY PIZZAS
Thin Crust PizzasPremium Pepperoni 18.00
Thin crust, with spicy sauceBianco 18.00
Italian sausage, sliced mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, cream sauceStrega Nonna 19.00
Thin crust, prosciutto, sausage, salami, basil, mozzarella, red pepper flakes, spicy tomato sauceHAND-TOSSED PIZZAS
Margherita 18.00
Hand tossed crust, fresh mozzarella, diced tomato, basil, olive oil (roma sauce by request)Stromboli 19.00
Hand-tossed crust, Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, mushroomsVegetable Delectable 19.00
Mushrooms, red onion, red and yellow peppers, diced tomato, mozzarella, spicy tomato sauceClassico Combination 20.00
Hand-tossed crust, Italian sausage, pepperoni, red and yellow peppers, onions, mushrooms, mozzarella, spicy tomato sauceSANDWICHES
Served on house made focaccia, except paniniCertified Angus Cheeseburger 16.00
Ground chuck with pepper jack cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, mixed greens, and honey mustard dressing, served with steak friesGrilled Marinated Chicken Breast 16.00
With pepper bacon, tomatoes, mixed greens, and honey mustard dressing, served with steak friesEggplant Fritti Sandwich 16.00
Panko crusted eggplant, marinara sauce, Parmesan, mozzarella, mixed greens and tomato and pesto aioli served with spring salad-mixed greens cherry-hazelnut dressing, feta cheese, macadamia nuts, dried cranberriesTurkey Breast Panini 16.00
On grilled sourdough with smoked gouda, roasted red peppers, smoked bacon, and pesto aioli, served with steak friesChicken Parmesan Sandwich 16.00
Panko-crusted chicken breast with marinara sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, served with caesar saladStock Yards Certified Premium Angus Filet Mignon Sandwich 23.00
With dijonaise, tomato, crispy onion strings, served with steak friesIl Forno Classis Kids Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeVIP – 12 and Under
For our guests 12 years and under, pleaseStarters
3 Chicken Wings 3.00
Mini Garlic Chips 4.00
Ranch Salad 3.00
Romaine, tomato, mozzarella, croutons, ranch dressingSlider & Fries 5.00
One plain mini-burgerSalads
Caesar Salad 3.00
Ranch Salad 3.00
Romaine, tomato, mozzarella, croutons, ranch dressingEntrées
Cheese Pizza 6.00
Pepperoni Pizza 7.00
Spaghetti Marinara 6.00
Spaghetti with Meatball 7.00
Linguini with Garlic Butter 6.00
Fettucini Alfredo 7.00
Penne with Cheese Sauce 7.00
Chicken Strips & Fries 7.00
Sliders & Fries 10.00
2 plain mini-burgersSalmon Filet, Fries & Green Beans 12.00
Skirt Steak, Fries & Green Beans 12.00
Chicken Piccata 12.00
Sautéed chicken breast with lemon, capers, artichoke hearts, flamed Chardonnay, over fettuccini, garlic green beansBeverages
Sodas 3.25
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Shirley Temple (Sprite & grenadine), Roy Rogers (Coke & grenadine)Italian Sodas 3.25
Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, hazelnut, watermelon (if you want cream, just say so)Juices 3.00
Lemonade, strawberry lemonade (3.95), blueberry, cranberryDesserts
Made with Breyer's ice cream.
One Scoop Ice Cream 2.50
Two Scoops Ice Cream 5.00
Small Sundae 4.00
Classico Sundae 7.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, caramel & chocolate syrups, toffee boutique crunch, whipped cream, cherryIl Forno Classis Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeJoin us for Happy Hour from 3 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.
Small Plates
Chicken WIngs 4 wings for 4.00
Crispy, not saucy, with just the right amount of heat. Max says it feels like the sun is on his lips.Calamari Fritti (half order) 6.00
We'd call it squid, but then nobody would order it and you'd miss out on how good we make it.Original Pizzeria Classico Garlic Chips (lunch size) 6.00
A thin crust baked with mozzarella and garlic butter.Clams and Mussels (half order) 6.00
In a white wine garlic butter sauce, served with toasted garlic breadCertified Angus Ground Chuck Slider 5.00
Sweet roll, gouda, dijonaise, sautéed onions, shredded romaine and tomato, served with shoestring friesMeatball Slider 5.00
Sweet roll with meatball, spicy arrabiatta sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, served with shoestring friesPesto Risotto Balls 2 balls for 3.00
Stuffed with mozzarella, served with marinara sauceOven-Roasted Artichoke 5.00
Half an artichoke with tarragon, sour cream pesto aioliBeverages
Wodka Vodka DrinksWodka Vodka Drinks 6.00
Vodka has a hotly contested history. Some may tell you it originated in Russia, but in truth it definitely, probably comes from Poland. That’s why we make WÓDKA Vodka in Poland, with Polish ingredientsBelvedere Speciality DrinksBelvedere Speciality Drinks 9.00
The perfect cocktail begins with the extraordinary character of Belvedere vodka. Whether enjoyed by itself or mixed with fresh ingredients, the smooth, satisfying taste of Belvedere elevates even the simplest ingredients.Rombauer ChardonnayRombauer Chardonnay 11.00 a glass
“We have a unique style of Chardonnay that has developed over time with select vineyards from the Carneros region. The cool climate and clay soils offer ideal conditions for Chardonnay grapes.”Frank Family Chardonnay Frank Family Chardonnay 10.00 a glass
Housed in the historic Larkmead winery in Napa Valley, Frank Family Vineyards produces wines that live up to the heritage of the land on which they are produced.Park Avenue, Cabernet Sauvignon, by Moniz Family 7.00
The premise of our Winery is to produce boutique wines from the Napa and Sonoma Wine districts with affordable pricesIl Forno Classis Desserts
Menu and prices subject to changeDesserts
All are made in house.Classico Chocolate Cake 9.00
Rich and moist, layered with vanilla butter cream and chocolate ganache, surrounded by raspberry melba sauceTiramisu 9.00
Ladyfingers soaked in Myer's rum & espresso, layered between sweetened mascarpone and sprinkled with cocoa powderToffee Cheesecake 9.00
Prepared in the classic tradition with caramel and toffee boutique crunchCrème Brûlée 9.00
Vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar crustClassico Ice Cream Sundae 8.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, caramel & chocolate syrups, toffee boutique crunch, whipped cream, cherryBowl of Gelato 8.00
Ask server for daily flavors