Il Fornaio

1631 Wazee St
Denver, CO 80202

(303) 573-5050

Antipasti

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

  • Bruschetta Calda
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    • $6.95
  • grilled eggplant, tomatoes, toasted ciabatta with smoked mozzarella, basil and spicy olive oil
  • Rustichella
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    • $8.95
  • housemade flat bread topped with goat cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, basil, oregano; baked in the wood-fired oven
  • Carpaccio
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    • $8.75
  • thinly sliced raw beef, shaved grana, capers and arugula drizzled with lemon-olive oil
  • Crostini Di Polenta
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    • $7.95
  • crispy polenta and provolone squares with six different toppings: mixed mushrooms with white truffle oil; Italian sausage; mixed grilled peppers; thinly sliced Italian ham; sauteed zucchini; gorgonzola
  • Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
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    • $7.95
  • baked eggplant with smoked mozzarella, marinara sauce, basil, oregano and parmesan cheese
  • Capesante Gratinate
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    • $8.95
  • sea scallops baked in their shells with rock shrimp, parmesan cheese and bread crumbs
  • Calamaretti Fritti
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    • $8.95
  • baby squid, lightly floured and fried, served with marinara and tartar sauce
  • Prosciutto E Mozzarella
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    • $8.50
  • prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula, kalamata olives drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil
  • Polpettine Al Granchio
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    • $9.95
  • fresh crab cakes with lobster sauce, vegetable mirepoix, crispy capers and balsamic reduction
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.

  • Pizza Margherita
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    • $10.50
  • mozzarella, oregano, tomato sauce, fresh basil
  • Pizza Fradiavola
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    • $11.95
  • Italian sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy pepperoncino oil
  • Pizza Cristina
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    • $12.50
  • fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved parmesan, mushrooms and baby arugula, drizzled with white truffle oil
  • Calzone
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    • $11.95
  • folded pizza filled with mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, ham and tomato sauce
Minestre E Insalate

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

  • Minestrone Di Verdure
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    • $5.50
  • seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
  • Insalata Del Fornaio
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    • $6.95
  • mixed greens, garlic croutons and shaved parmesan; house vinaigrette
  • Insalata Di Bietole
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    • $7.75
  • red and gold beets, arugula, toasted walnuts and asiago cheese; lemon-olive oil dressing
  • Insalata Della Casa
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    • $7.95
  • chopped salad of romaine, radicchio, cannellini beans, avocado, tomato and cucumber with your choice of house vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing
  • Insalata Invernale
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    • $8.75
  • frisee, radicchio, endive, gorgonzola, red grapes, toasted walnuts, champagne vinaigrette
  • Insalata Di Romana Alla Cesare
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    • $7.50
  • hearts of romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, focaccia croutons; housemade caesar dressing
  • Insalata Di Spinaci
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    • $8.95
  • spinach salad with aged ricotta, red onions, applewood-smoked bacon, champignon mushrooms and toasted walnuts; warm vinagirette
  • Insalata Di Portobello
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    • $9.50
  • grilled portobello mushrooms, belgian endive, frisee, carrots, red wine and extra-virgin olive oil, truffled cheese
  • Insalata Mediterranea
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    • $8.75
  • wild spring mix, grilled japanese eggplant, roasted red and yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes, black pepper encrusted goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Pasta

all fresh pastas are made on-site and dry pastas are imported from Italy

  • Capellini Al Pomodoro
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    • $9.95
  • angel hair pasta, chopped tomatoes, marinara and fresh basil
  • Spaghettini Con Polpettine
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    • $10.95
  • thin pasta with housemade meatballs and tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic and trebbiano wine
  • Rigatoni Alla Castellana
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    • $14.95
  • pasta tubes tossed with bacon, pork tenderloin, shiitake mushrooms, parmesan, brandy-cream sauce and thyme
  • Linguine Mare Chiaro
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    • $17.50
  • thin flat pasta with clams, mussels, prawns and scallops; seasoned with tomatoes, crushed red pepper, garlic and trebbiano wine
  • Cannelloni Al Pollo
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    • $13.95
  • fresh egg pasta stuffed with rotisserie chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, percorino and smoked mozzarella cheese, spinach; baked with bechamel, marinara sauce and mushrooms
  • Ravioli Al Formaggi
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    • $12.95
  • housemade pasta stuffed with ricotta, gorgonzola, provolone and parmesan cheeses; asparagus-cream sauce
  • Cappellacci Di Zucca
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    • $14.95
  • ravioli filled with butternut squash and walnuts; tomato sauce, brown butter, parmesan and crispy sage
  • Turtei Con Aragosta
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    • $18.95
  • ravioli filled with fresh maine lobster, scallops and ii fornaio bread topped with shrimp and diced tomato; lobster cream sauce
  • Lasagna Calabrese
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    • $13.50
  • housemade egg pasta layered with sausage, meat ragu, marinara, imported ham, hard-boiled eggs, fresh mozzarella and pecorino; baked in the wood-fired oven
  • Ravioli Lucana
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    • $13.95
  • ravioli filled with Italian sausage, ricotta, parmesan and fennel; topped with fresh tomato sauce with imported peperoncino, pecorino pepato and basil
  • Conchiglie Al Pollo
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    • $14.95
  • shell pasta, chicken breast, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, pecorino cheese, roasted garlic, trebbiano wine
Gnocchi A Piacere

handmade yukon gold potato dumplings with your choice of sauce

  • Pomodoro
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    • $12.95
  • potato dumplings with marinara sauce and basil
  • Rustica
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    • $13.50
  • potato dumplings with pesto, tomatoes and cream
  • Bolognese
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    • $14.95
  • potato dumplings with traditional meat ragu
  • Ai Formaggi
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    • $13.95
  • potato dumplings with asparagus, gorgonzola, parmesan, cream and trebbiano wine
Girarrosto E Pesce

authentic Italian specialties from the wood-fried rotisserie and grill

  • Pollo Toscano
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    • $15.95
  • rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes
  • Petto Di Pollo Al Peperoncino
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    • $16.50
  • grilled double chicken breast marinated with sage, rosemary, thyme, spicy peperoncino sauce, white wine and dijon mustard; served with roasted potatoes and peronata
  • Salmone Alla Griglia
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    • $17.95
  • grilled atlantic salmon served with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables
  • Scampi E Spaghetti Alla Busara
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    • $20.95
  • large shrimp sauteed with paprika, garlic, brandy, capers, marinara, cream; spaghetti with garlic, olive oil and crushed red pepper
  • Scaloppine Conca D'oro
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    • $18.95
  • thinly sliced veal topped with eggplant, fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce; sauteed spinach and roasted potatoes
  • Filetto Al Profumo Di Finocchi Di Maiale
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    • $19.95
  • grilled pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon, fennel seed, topped with shallot brandy sauce; roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach
  • Garretto D'agnello
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    • $20.95
  • lamb shank braised with seasonal vegetables and red wine; served with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach
  • Tagliata Chianina
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    • $23.95
  • beef tenderloin grilled rare and sliced, balsamic vinegar and green peppercorn sauce; served with roasted potatoes and peperonata
  • Costata Alle Erbe
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    • $25.95
  • dry aged 18 oz. marinated with herbs, ribeye steak, mesquite grilled; served with roasted potatoes and peperonata

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