Il Fornaio

1551 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-7800

Main

Antipasti

these dishes can be individual appetizers but are ample enough to share

$11.95
Tonno Alla Tartara

spicy ahi tuna tartar with sliced tomatoes, English cucumber, micro arugula, mustard and lemon vinaigrette; olive bread croutons

$9.95
Calamaretti Fritti

baby squid, lightly floured and fried, served with marinara sauce

$10.95
Grigliata Costa Smeralda

grilled scallops, calamari and shrimp served with parsley sauce

$11.95
Polpettine Al Granchio

fresh crab cakes with lobster sauce, vegetable mirepoix, crispy capers and balsamic reduction

$12.95
Antipasto Della Casa

a sampling of authentic italian antipasti including: seasoned goat cheese rolled in smoked salmon, grilled scallops wrapped in pancetta, tuscan melon with prosciutto, bruschetta al pomodoro, eggplant salad, grilled marinated artichoke, caprese, olives - f

$8.95
Rustichella

housemade flat bread topped with goat cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, basil, oregano; baked in the wood-fired oven

$7.95
Carpaccio Melanzane

grilled eggplant, roasted red and yellow peppers, goat cheese, kalamata olives, basil, capers, balsamic reduction, extra-virgin olive oil

$9.95
Carpaccio

thinly sliced raw beef, shaved grana, capers and wild arugula drizzled with lemon-olive oil

Minestre E Insalate

soups and dressings are made on-site, our minestrone is vegan

$5.95
Minestrone Di Verdure

seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock

$8.50
Insalata Ruchetta

sliced red and yellow tomatoes, wild arugula, red onions, olives, ricotta salata, red wine vinaigrette

$7.75
Insalata Di Bietole

these dishes contain certified organic produce. Organic red and gold beets with red wine vinegar, wild arugula, toasted walnuts and asiago cheese; lemon-olive oil dressing

$8.95
Insalata Della Casa

chopped salad of romaine, radicchio, cannellini beans, avocado, tomato and cucumber with gorgonzola dressing

$6.75
Insalata Al Balsamico

these dishes contain certified organic produce. Organic baby lettuces; balsamic vinaigrette

$6.95
Insalata Del Fornaio

mixed greens, garlic croutons and shaved parmesan; house vinaigrette

Pizza Dal Forno A Legna

wood-fired thin-crust pizza using housemade dough and real mozzarella we bake all of our breads from scratch each day and pour our own extra-virgin olive oil imported from Italy

$12.50
Calzone

folded pizza filled with mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, ham and tomato sauce

$12.95
Pizza Cristina

fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved parmesan, mushrooms and wild arugula, drizzled with white truffle oil

$11.95
Pizza Fradiavola

italian sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy pepperoncino oil

$11.50
Pizza Vegetariana

baby artichokes, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil

$10.95
Pizza Margherita

mozzarella, oregano, tomato sauce, basil

Pasta

all fresh pasta is made on-site and dry pasta is imported from Italy

$15.50
Ravioli Alla Lucana

ravioli filled with italian sausage, ricotta, parmesan and fennel; fresh tomato sauce with imported peperoncino, pecorino pepato cheese and fresh basil

$18.95
Turtei Con Aragosta

ravioli filled with fresh maine lobster and ll fornaio bread topped with shrimp and diced tomato; lobster cream sauce

$14.75
Lasagna Ferrarese

fresh egg pasta layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, parmesan and bechamel, baked in the wood-fired oven

$14.95
Conchiglie Al Pollo

shell pasta, chicken breast, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, pecorino cheese, roasted garlic, trebbiano wine

$13.95
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

housemade potato dumplings, marinara, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil

$17.95
Linguine Mare Chiaro

thin flat pasta with clams, mussels, prawns and scallops; seasoned with tomatoes, crushed red pepper, garlic and trebbiano wine

$14.50
Penne Vecchia Genova

short pasta tubes tossed with ahi tuna, shrimp, pesto, chopped tomatoes and basil

$12.95
Fettuccine Alla Bolognese

fresh egg pasta, traditional meat ragu and parmesan cheese

$10.95
Capellini Al Pomodoro

angel hair pasta, chopped tomatoes, marinara sauce and fresh basil

$14.95
Cappellacci Di Zucca

ravioli filled with butternut squash and walnuts; tomato sauce, brown butter, parmesan and crispy sage

Girarrosto, Griglia E Specialita

authentic italian specialties from our wood-fired rotisserie and grill

$15.95
Pollo Toscano

rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes

$17.95
Petto Di Pollo Al Peperoncino

these dishes contain certified organic produce. Grilled double chicken breast marinated with sage, rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper, white wine and dijon mustard; served with organic braised greens and roasted fingerling potatoes

$19.95
Braciola Di Maiale

center cut pork chop stuffed with asparagus, leeks, roasted garlic and smoked mozzarella; lemon and trebbiano wine sauce; served with fingerling potatoes and sauteed vegetables

$18.95
Scaloppine Ai Carciofi E Limone

thinly pounded veal sauteed with artichokes and lemon, served with fingerling potatoes and sauteed vegetables

$23.95
Tagliata Chianina

these dishes contain certified organic produce. Beef tenderloin grilled rare and sliced, balsamic vinegar and green peppercorn sauce; served with organic braised greens and roasted fingerling potatoes

$29.95
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

these dishes contain certified organic produce. 22 ounce porterhouse beef steak, served with organic braised greens and roasted fingerling potatoes