Place Category: Catering, Italian, Outside Dining, and PizzaPlace Tags: Dog Friendly Patio
Neighborhood restaurant in Santa Monica featuring classic Italian dishes.
“This is the kind of place that people go to again and again, the place that they think of as a home away from home. This is a restaurant where the waiters know you, you know the menu, and the chef knows your tastes.” Ruth Reichl, Los Angeles Times
Il Forno Trattoria Lunch Menu - Santa Monica
Please note that menu and prices are subject to changeAPPETIZERS
MOZZARELLA ALLA CAPRESE 15
fresh mozzarella cheese, locally grown tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil. Glutten Free | VegetarianINSALATA DI MARE POSILLIPO 15
steamed calamari, octopus, shrimp, kalamata olives lemon olive oil. Glutten FreeBURRATA 18
bed of arugula, beefsteak tomato, watermelon radish, prosciutto di Parma, balsamic di Modena reduction. Glutten FreeCAPRICCIO IMPERIALE 18
cold seafood salad | wild caught Maine lobster tail, shrimp, calamari, freshly cut green beans,lemon olive oil. Glutten FreeSALADS & HEALTHY BOWLS
GRANO ANTICO 17
farro (spelt), smoked salmon, green peas, red & yellow cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, heirloom beets, truffled caciotta cheese, avocado, shaved almonds, lemon olive oil. Glutten FreeIL FORNO 16
organic baby mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, artichokes, olive oil and balsamic dressing. Glutten FreeCAESAR CON POLLO 16
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, homemade caesar dressing, grilled chicken breast.TROPICALE 15
arugula, radicchio, avocado, hearts of palm, shaved parmesan, lemon olive oil dressing.
add chicken 3 | add grilled shrimp 4DELL’ ORTOLANO 11
mixed greens, radicchio and tomatoes, house dressing.
add chicken 3 | add grilled shrimp 4PRINCIPESSA 16
organic spinach, chianti poached pears, frisée, asparagus, roasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, lemon ginger dressing. Glutten Free
add chicken 3 | add grilled shrimp 4PIZZA
MARGHERITA 16 (10") | 21 (14")
mozzarella, basil and tomato sauce. VegetarianALLA ROIESE 17 (10") | 22 (14")
mozzarella, goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, arugula andProsciutto di Parma.AL SALMONE 18 (10") | 23 (14")
caramelized pearl onion pesto, mascarpone, mozzarella arugula, smoked salmon, Sardinian capers.AL POLLO BBQ 17 (10") | 22 (14")
bbq chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, red onions.CAPRICCIOSA 16 (10") | 21 (14")
mozzarella, tomato sauce., kalamata olives, artichokes. VegetarianALLA SALSICCIA 17 (10") | 22 (14")
apple chicken sausage, mushrooms, red and yellow roasted bell peppers.EARTH & SEA
POLLO ALLE ERBE 8OZ 18
Organic Mary's farm chicken breast seasoned with herbs, organic baby mixed greens, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Gluten FreePESCE BIANCO ALL’ ADRIATICA 8OZ 28
wild caught lake superior whitefish sautéed with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and spices. Glutten FreeSCALOPPINI AL LIMONE 29
free-range veal medallions sautéed with marsala wine, fresh lemon, and capers. Glutten FreePOLLO PORTO VENERE 8OZ 22
Organic Mary's farm chicken breast with cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, extra virgin olive oil. Glutten FreeSALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA 8OZ 28
naturally farmed salmon, grilled with organic baby mixed greens, black olives, capers, balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Glutten FreeTAGLIATA DI MANZO 8OZ 29
thinly sliced Prime fillet mignon grilled and served with organic baby mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Glutten FreePASTA
RIGATONI ALLA BOLOGNESE 18
short tube pasta with homemade meat sauce.CACIO E PEPE 19
spaghetti, pecorino romano cheese, black pepper. VegetarianPAPPARDELLE ALL’ ABRUZZESE 19
homemade flat pasta in a tomato and lamb sauce.RAVIOLI CINQUE FUNGHI 19
burrata stuffed ravioli, truffle paste, light olive oil & garlic five wild mushrooms: oyster, bunashimeji, maitake, shiitake, bunapi. VegetarianCAPELLINI ALLO SCOGLIO 19
wild caught shrimp, thinly chopped fresh vegetables, garlic, basil, and touch of cognac.RAVIOLI SPINACI E RICOTTA 18
homemade ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese, light creamy porcini mushroom sauce. VegetarianTAGLIOLINI BIANCHI E NERI 27
black and white tagliolini, scallops, bunashimeji and maitake mushrooms, black truffle pesto sauce.LINGUINE MARE E MONTI 27
Maine lobster tail, shiitake mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, creamy red bell pepper sauceTORTELLINI NUOVI 19
roasted chicken stuffed tortellini, light cream pink sauce, broccoli and fresh mushrooms.RISOTTO SMERALDA 27
Italian Arborio rice, Maine lobster tail, asparagus zucchini, saffron sauce.PRIMAVERA 17
whole wheat pasta, assorted fresh vegetables, olive oil and garlic. Vegan* Gluten Free Penne Pasta – Add 3 *
* Low Glycemic Fiber Penne Pasta – Add 3 *
Il Forno Trattoria Dinner Menu - Santa Monica
Please note that menu and prices are subject to changeANTIPASTI
MOZZARELLA ALLA CAPRESE 16
fresh mozzarella cheese, locally grown tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil.CARPACCIO DI TONNO 17
thin sliced fresh tuna, julienne watermelon radish, arugulaCAPRICCIO IMPERIALE 18
cold seafood salad with wild caught baby lobster, shrimp, calamari, green beans, lemon olive oil.BRESAOLA ALLA VALTELLINA 17
thin sliced cured imported air dried beef topped with grilled zucchini, celery root, imported shaved parmesan cheese and a house mustard dressing.MELANZANE ALLA CAPRINA 16
rolled eggplant stuffed with light goat cheese and herbs in a tomato sauce.ANTIPASTO IL FORNO 19
assorted plate of imported cold cuts and cheese.ANTIPASTO MISTO 17
roasted peppers, chilled seafood salad, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil.BURRATA 19
bed of arugula, beefsteak tomato, watermelon radish, prosciutto di Parma, balsamic di Modena reduction.INSALATE
CAESAR 11
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and homemade caesar dressing.ARUGULA RADICCHIO PARMIGIANO 12
arugula and radicchio salad with thinly shaved parmesan cheese olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing.DELL’ ORTOLANO 11
mixed greens, radicchio and tomatoes in a special house dressing.PRINCIPESSA 14
organic spinach, chianti poached pears, frisée, asparagus, roasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, lemon ginger dressing.ZUPPE
PASTA E FAGIOLI 9
tubetti pasta and tuscan cannelini beans..ZUPPA DEL GIORNO 9
soup of the day.PIZZE
MARGHERITA 15 (10") | 19 (14")
mozzarella cheese, basil and tomato sauce.ALLA ROIESE 17 (10") | 22 (14")
mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, arugula and prosciutto di parmaAL SALMONE 19 (10") | 23 (14")
caramelized pearl onion pesto, mascarpone, mozzarella arugula, smoked salmon, Sardinian capers.AL POLLO BBQ 17 (10") | 22 (14")
bbq chicken breast, smoked mozzarella cheese, red onions and italian parsley.CAPRICCIOSA 18 (10") | 23 (14")
mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, mushrooms, artichokes and black olives.ALLA SALSICCIA 18 (10") | 23 (14")
chicken sausage, mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers.PARMA 19 (10") | 23 (14")
tomato sauce, mozzarella, wild mushrooms crispy prosciutto di parma, organic farm egg.PASTE
CACIO E PEPE 19
spaghetti, pecorino romano cheese, black pepper.PAPPARDELLE ALL’ ABRUZZESE 21
homemade large ribbon pasta in a lamb red sauce.FETTUCCINE IL FORNO 24
homemade fettuccine with shrimp, scallops, leeks, wild mushrooms and homemade pesto sauce.RAVIOLI SPINACI E RICOTTA 20
homemade ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese, in a porcini mushrooms cream sauce.GNOCCHI AL FILO 19
homemade potato dumplings with tomato sauce, sweet peas and mozzarella cheese.FETTUCCINE DOLOMITE 27
spinach fettuccini with venison ragu and porcini mushrooms.TROFIE AL GUSTO 21
trofie pasta with prosciutto, broccoli, artichokes, zucchini and pine nuts in olive oil and garlicRISOTTO SMERALDA 29
italian arborio rice with wild caught baby lobster, asparagus, zucchini in a saffron sauce.TAGLIOLINI BIANCHI E NERI 28
black and white tagliolini, scallops, bunashimeji and maitake mushrooms, minced garlic, black truffle pesto.RIGATONI ALLA BOLOGNESE 19
short tube pasta with homemade meat sauce.LINGUINE MARE E MONTI 29
baby lobster, shiitake mushrooms and fresh tomatoes in a creamy red bell pepper sauce.TORTELLACCI MODO NOSTRO 26
short rib stuffed tortellacci with turmeric cream sauce, fresh tomatoes, green beans.CAPELLINI ALLO SCOGLIO 23
angel hair pasta, shrimp, thinly chopped fresh vegetables, garlic, olive oil, basil, and a touch of cognac.INTEGRALI PRIMAVERA 19
whole wheat pasta, with assorted fresh vegetables, light olive oil and garlic sauce.* Gluten Free Penne Pasta 4 *
* Low Glycemic Fiber Penne Pasta 4 *
SECONDI
POLLO ALLA CASARECCIA 24
free-range chicken breast (Mary's farm) served with fresh and sun dried tomatoes, artichokes and leeks in a white wine sauce.ROTOLO ALLA BRACE 27
free-range chicken breast (Mary's farm) stuffed with grilled zucchini, eggplant, mozzarella, then rolled and sautéed with shiitake mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.FILETTO AGRODOLCE 38
filet mignon with leeks and mushrooms in a reduction of port wine and aged balsamic sauce.FILETTO AL CAPRICCIO 36
grilled filet mignon, kalamata olives, capers, fresh tomato, basil, fresh artichokes with a splash of extra virgin olive oil.TAGLIATA DI MANZO 37
thinly sliced fillet mignon grilled and served with organic baby mixed greens.OSSOBUCO ALLA MILANESE 38
veal shank served on a bed of italian arborio rice seasoned with saffron.TRANCIO DI SALMONE 30
naturally farmed salmon in a champagne herb sauce.PESCE BIANCO ALL’ADRIATICA 30
lake superior whitefish sautéed with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and spices.We support local farmers our fish is delivered fresh daily always wild & responsibly sourced.
Il Forno Trattoria Dinner Menu - Santa Monica
Please note that menu and prices are subject to changeDOLCE
All made in house by our pastry chef.CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY 10
three layer chocolate cake, chocolate mousse and raspberries.CHOCOLATE VANILLA LAYER 10
three layer chocolate cake, vanilla cream.LEMON HAZELNUT MERINGUE 10
crisp hazelnut meringue cake, lemon curd butter-creamCHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE 10
served hot with vanilla ice creamTIRAMISU 10
ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone cheese, cocoaCRÈME CARAMEL 10
cream custard, layer of soft caramelAPPLE TARTE TATIN 10
upside down caramelized baked apple
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