Il Fornaio

1631 Wazee St, Denver CO 80202 ilfornaio.com (303) 573-5050

Cuisines and Dishes at Il Fornaio:

Italian

Menu for Il Fornaio

Antipasti

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

Pizza Dal Forno A Legna

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

Minestre E Insalate

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

Pasta

Capellini Al Pomodoro $9.95
angel hair pasta, chopped tomatoes, marinara and fresh basil
Spaghettini Con Polpettine $10.95
thin pasta with housemade meatballs and tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic and trebbiano wine
Rigatoni Alla Castellana $14.95
pasta tubes tossed with bacon, pork tenderloin, shiitake mushrooms, parmesan, brandy-cream sauce and thyme
Linguine Mare Chiaro $17.50
thin flat pasta with clams, mussels, prawns and scallops; seasoned with tomatoes, crushed red pepper, garlic and trebbiano wine
Cannelloni Al Pollo $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 $12.95
housemade pasta stuffed with ricotta, gorgonzola, provolone and parmesan cheeses; asparagus-cream sauce
Cappellacci Di Zucca $14.95
ravioli filled with butternut squash and walnuts; tomato sauce, brown butter, parmesan and crispy sage
Turtei Con Aragosta $18.95
ravioli filled with fresh maine lobster, scallops and ii fornaio bread topped with shrimp and diced tomato; lobster cream sauce
Lasagna Calabrese $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 $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 $14.95
shell pasta, chicken breast, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, pecorino cheese, roasted garlic, trebbiano wine

Gnocchi A Piacere

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

Girarrosto E Pesce

Pollo Toscano $15.95
rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes
Petto Di Pollo Al Peperoncino $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 $17.95
grilled atlantic salmon served with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Scampi E Spaghetti Alla Busara $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 $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 $19.95
grilled pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon, fennel seed, topped with shallot brandy sauce; roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach
Garretto D'agnello $20.95
lamb shank braised with seasonal vegetables and red wine; served with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach
Tagliata Chianina $23.95
beef tenderloin grilled rare and sliced, balsamic vinegar and green peppercorn sauce; served with roasted potatoes and peperonata
Costata Alle Erbe $25.95
dry aged 18 oz. marinated with herbs, ribeye steak, mesquite grilled; served with roasted potatoes and peperonata

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Reviews for Il Fornaio

Ratings and Reviews for Il Fornaio

Mar 22 2007

Stephen W. via Yelp

Its ok. But it is a chain restaurant and overpriced. There are better and cheaper places in Denver.read more
Jan 27 2007

revenge via Citysearch

Excellent food, wonderful service and facinating ambiance. I know it's a darn chain, but they seem to get it right nearly every t...read more
Oct 01 2005

elizabethchristina via Citysearch

Outstanding service, wonderful food, lovely, romantic ambience. We were seated on the patio, waiters were outstanding, knowledgeab...read more
Jun 28 2004

tl9724 via Citysearch

The Lodo location is amazing.I used to go years ago, and came back to it recently.The food is superb, this restaurant definitely u...read more

From Citysearch

In Short
Murals of Italian bakers accent the spacious dining room. In the open kitchen, a wood-burning oven turns out tasty pizzas, and chefs bustle from grill to rotisserie preparing meals. Wooden partitions provide diners with intimacy in the large room. Pasta options include homemade ravioli stuffed with butternut squash, drizzled with brown butter and garnished with sage. There's also tenderloin steeped in green-peppercorn sauce and accompanied by garlicky spinach.

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