Thank you for choosing Il Forno, award winning and critically acclaimed by ‘The Times’ as one of the top ten authentic Italian restaurants in the UK.

We are passionate about great food and wine, served in a vibrant, warm and friendly atmosphere, by people who care and who have a passion for true service.

Our search for the best of ingredients and produce never ceases. Our cured meats and cheeses are sourced direct from the producers in Parma and Salerno respectively, where tradition, authenticity and a commitment to quality means everything. Our extra virgin olive oil, the very essence of every Italian kitchen, is produced exclusively for us in a remote mountain village in Basilicata.

Our desserts and ice creams are also all made with the same passion and desire thus ensuring that you finish off your meal in true ‘Italian’ style.

Our wine list is unique and comprehensive and spans across most regions of Italy, along with a little company from our friends in the New World. If you need a little help in choosing, let us assist you, without you having to break the bank.

Enjoying great food and wine is two of life’s great pleasures and we sincerely hope that you experience both during your time with us . . . today and always!

‘Buon appetito!!’

APERITIVI

SPARKLING WINE AND CHAMPAGNE by the glass (125ml)

PROSECCO BRUT QUARTESE

BRUT BARON DE MARCK

BRUT ROSE

POMMERY BRUT ROYAL

CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL Brown sugar, brandy, Angostura bitters, Champagne

KIR ROYALEChampagne and crème de cassis

BELLINIFreshly blended peaches with Champagne

ROSSINIFreshly blended strawberries with Champagne

MARTINI COCKTAILDry vermouth, vodka or gin and a twist of lemon

NEGRONIGin, bitter Campari and Martini Rosso

BITTER CAMPARIBitter Campari – shaken, or on the rocks

BLOODY MARYVodka, tomato juice, Worcester sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt, pepper and lemon juice

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BRUSCHETTA CLASSICAOven baked Italian bread, rubbed with garlic and topped withchopped tomatoes, basil and oregano

BRUSCHETTA CAPRESEOven baked Italian bread, rubbed with garlic and topped withchopped tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil and oregano

BRUSCHETTA PISELLI E MOZZARELLA PARMIGIANOOven baked Italian bread with creamed garden peas,buffalo mozzarella and parmesan

TRIO DI BRUSCHETTASelection of mixed bruschetta

FOCACCIA ALL’AGLIOBaked focaccia with butter, crushed garlic and extra virgin olive oil

FOCACCIA AL POMODOROBaked focaccia, garlic, tomato and oregano

FOCACCIA IL FORNOBaked focaccia, garlic, tomato, chilli flakes and oregano

FOCACCIA CON SALE E ROSMARINOBaked focaccia with salt, rosemary and extra virgin olive oil

FOCACCIA CON MOZZARELLABaked focaccia with mozzarella

BRUSCHETTE AND FOCACCIE

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PASTA E FAGIOLI CON SALSICCIATraditional pasta and borlotti bean soup with Italian sausage,olive oil and parmesan ZUPPA DI POMODORO SERVITA CON CROSTONI ALPARMIGIANO E PERLE DI RICOTTA AL BASILICOSweet cherry tomato soup with a parmesan wafer, ricotta and basil

ROLLE DI PIZZAOur unique Italian style wrap- Mozzarella and cooked ham- Mozzarella, courgettes, spinach and peppers

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GAMBERONI ALL’ AGLIOTiger prawns, pan fried in garlic, olive oil, chilli and tomato, servedwith toasted croutons FRITTURA DI CALAMARI E PEPERONICalamari and sweet peppers fried in a light batter with garlicmayonnaise and salsa piccante

FEGATINI DI POLLO CON PANE TOSTATO GUARNITICON CIPOLLA E UVA SULTANINASautéed chicken livers in a reduction of Marsala, cream andsultanas, served with toasted croutons

SFORMATINO DI MELANZANEA flan of aubergine, ricotta cheese and cherry tomatoes in alight pesto sauce

CAPESANTE SALTATE CON LIMONE E ANETO SERVITE CON PANCETTA CROCCANTE, ASPARAGI ERISOTTO ALLA MILANESESeared king scallops, with lemon and dill wrapped in pancetta,served with asparagus and risotto Milanese

SALMONE AFFUMICATO SERVITO CON RAPA ROSSACANNELLONE DI CETRIOLO E FORMAGGIO MORBIDOSmoked Scottish salmon with beetroot and a cucumbercannelloni filled with soft cream cheese

PROSCIUTTO CRUDO DI PARMA E MELONESlices of melon draped with cured Italian ham

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PROSCIUTTO CRUDO DI PARMA CON MOZZARELLADI BUFALAParma ham with buffalo mozzarella, dressed with basiland olive oil

TORTINO DI PATATELayers of potato and roasted peppers served with fondueof parmesan, mozzarella, gorgonzola and fontina cheese

BRESAOLA CON RUCOLA E GRANACured beef fillet with rocket and parmesan shavings,dressed in olive oil and lemon

CAPRINO GRIGLIATO SERVITO CON VERDUREALLA GRIGLIAGoats cheese with grilled and marinated vegetables

PEPERONE GIALLO RIPIENO CON SALSICCIA,MOZZARELLA E PARMIGIANO SERVITO SUSALSA DI POMODORINIBaked sweet yellow pepper filled with Italian sausage,mozzarella, parmesan and a cherry tomato sauce

PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE SERVITACON PESTO LEGGEROBaked Aubergines, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce, garlicand basil pesto

ANTIPASTO MISTO ITALIANO (To share) Selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses with assortedroasted vegetables in extra virgin olive oil

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TRADITIONAL HOME MADE PASTAThese wonderful dishes are created using the finest fresh pasta sourced froma small artisan producer in southern Italy

ORECCHIETTE CON VONGOLE E BROCCOLIOrecchiette pasta with clams, garlic and broccoli

FERRETTI CON RAGU DI SALSICCIA E PECORINO SARDO Ferretti pasta with Italian sausage sauce andpecorino cheese

STRASCINATI CON MOLLICA DI PANE,ACCIUGHE, PINOLI E POMODORI SECCHIStrascinati pasta, sun dried tomato, pine kernels,breadcrumbs and anchovies

RAVIOLI RIPIENI DI POMODORO SECCHO ECAPRINO SERVITI CON BURRO E SALVIAHomemade ravioli filled with sun dried tomato and goatscheese with a butter and sage sauce

IL FORNO FAVOURITESRegularly requested by our guests from our specials menu, thesefabulous dishes are now here to stay!

TRIANGOLI DI PESCE SPADA AI CROSTACEIHomemade pasta filled with sword fish and servedwith tiger prawns

TAGLIOLINI AL NERO DI SEPPIA CONCAPESANTE E SALSA ALLO ZAFFERANOHomemade squid ink tagliolini pasta with scallops andsaffron

ASTICE CON SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRAScottish lobster with fresh pasta, white wine, garlicand cherry tomatoes

TORTELLONI CON GRANCHIO E ARAGOSTACON SALSA DI CALAMARI E ZUCCHINEHomemade tortelloni filled with lobster and crab with asquid and courgette sauce

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IL FORNO CLASSICS

RISOTTO IL FORNO Seafood risotto with clams, mussels, calamari andtiger prawns

RISOTTO CON ZUCCA E PANCETTARisotto with pumpkin, pancetta and parmesan

SPAGHETTI AL POMODOROSpaghetti with tomato, garlic and basil

PENNE ALL’ARRABBIATAPenne with tomatoes, garlic, chilli, basil and olive oil*Try this with fresh Italian sausage

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLELinguine pasta, clams, white wine, garlic, olive oiland cherry tomatoes

LASAGNE AL FORNOOven baked layers of pasta with Bolognese,béchamel and parmesan

RIGATONI ALL’AMATRICIANARigatoni with tomato, pancetta, onion, basil and freshlygrated pecorino Romano cheese

TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESEWorld famous classic from Bologna

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARASpaghetti with eggs, pancetta, parmesan, crushedpeppercorns and a dash of cream (made the Italian way)

GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINAPotato dumplings with tomato, parmesan,mozzarella and basil

SPAGHETTI, AGLIO OLIO E PINOLISpaghetti, olive oil, garlic and pine kernels

CAPELLI D’ANGELO CON POMODORINI E BASILICOAngel hair spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil

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PESCE

TRANCIO DI TONNO ALLA LIVORNESESeared tuna steak served with a vegetable lasagnetta of peppers, aubergine,courgette and porcini mushrooms in a sun dried tomato sauce and crispy onions

MERLUZZO IN CROSTA DI ERBETTE CONPOMODORI CONCASSE E PURE DI PATATEHerb crusted cod with tomato concasse and creamed potato

GRIGLIATA MISTA A selection of grilled fish and seafood of the day (varies with seasonality)

ZUPPA DI PESCEAn Italian classic – a rich mixed fish and seafood soup with tomatoes,white wine and garlic croutons (varies with seasonality)

FILETTO DI SALMONE CON FINOCCHISALTATI ALL’AGLIO, ERBE E PEPERONCINOFillet of salmon and sautéed fennel, lightly pan fried in garlic,fresh chillies and aniseed liqueur with a light herb dressing andserved with a salad of marinated crispy vegetables

DUO DI SALMONE E BRANZINO CONASPARAGI PURE DI PATATE E POMODORINISteamed sea bass and salmon served with asparagus, cherrytomatoes and crushed new potatoes

IPPOGLOSSO CON PATATE NOVELLE,FAGIOLINI E SALSA VERDEGrilled halibut, crushed new potatoes, fine green beans and salsa verde

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INSALATA DEL CONTADINOMixed leaf salad, sweet Pecorino cheese, Parma ham and walnuts

INSALATA PANZANELLACherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions, celery, basil, anchovies and toasted croutons

INSALATA DI GRANCHIO E MANGO CON RIDUZIONE DI ACETO BALSAMICOFresh crab, mango and mixed leaf salad with sweet balsamic dressing

INSALATA IL FORNOWarm grilled chicken and lightly smoked crisp pancetta, served withassorted salad leaves, baby leaf spinach and watercress, drizzled with an olive oil,parmesan, cracked pepper and balsamic dressing

INSALATA MEDITERRANEAA salad of assorted mixed leaves with sun dried tomatoes, grilled courgettes,cherry tomatoes and feta cheese

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PETTO DI POLLO ALLA MILANESEPan fried chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs andserved with spaghetti al pomodoro

ROLLE DI POLLO ALLA DIAVOLA SERVITOCON PURE DI PATATE Breast of chicken marinated in paprika, chilli, garlic, olive oil andparsley, charcoal grilled and served with creamed potatoes

COSTOLETTE DI AGNELLO CON CARCIOFIOven baked rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic,served with artichokes (We recommend served pink)

OSSOBUCO ALLA MILANESEVeal shank braised with rosemary, carrot, orange zest, with risotto Milanese

FROM THE GRILLAll of our steaks are garnished with wild rocket, parmesanshavings and a balsamic dressing

ENTRECÔTE DI MANZOSirloin steak (10oz)

FILETTO DI MANZOPrime fillet of beef (8oz)

USDA RIB EYEThe finest 40 days aged corn fed USDA beef.This meat is well marbled for peak flavour (10oz)

Why not add one of the following sauces to accompany your steak?Pepper £2.00, Gorgonzola Cheese £2.95, Porcini Mushroom £3.50,

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PATATE AL FORNOGarlic and rosemary roast potatoes

PATATINEIl Forno fries

FAGIOLINIGreen beans with extra virgin olive oil

BROCCOLISteamed broccoli with garlic and extravirgin olive oil

INSALATA MISTA Seasonal mixed leaves

INSALATA VERDESeasonal green leaves

INSALATA RUCOLA EPARMIGIANO Classic salad of wild rocket andparmesan shavings

SPINACISteamed spinach with garlic, butterand extra virgin olive oil

PURE DI PATATECreamed potatoes

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIOSpaghetti with garlic and olive oil

SPAGHETTI POMODOROSpaghetti with tomato sauce

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PIZZERIA

PIZZA NAPOLETANATomato, garlic and oregano

PIZZA MARGHERITATomato and mozzarella

PIZZA REGINA MARGHERITACherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil

PIZZA SAN DANIELETomato, mozzarella and parma ham

PIZZA QUATTRO STAGIONITomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives and artichokes

PIZZA QUATTRO FORMAGGIMozzarella, goats cheese, gorgonzola and parmesan

PIZZA PREGIATATomato, buffalo mozzarella, salami and porcini mushrooms

PIZZA DIAVOLATomato, mozzarella and spicy salami

PIZZA BOSCAIOLATomato, mozzarella and mixed wild mushrooms

PIZZA RUSTICA Tomato, mozzarella, aubergines, courgettes, mushrooms, peppers and spinach

PIZZA ITALIANACherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, parma ham and rocket

PIZZA PARMIGIANATomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, aubergines and parmesan

PIZZA PESCATORATomato and seafood

PIZZA CAPRICCIOSATomato, mozzarella, ham, fresh Italian sausage,artichokes, olives and anchovies

PIZZA LIONNESETomato, mozzarella, tuna and onion

PIZZA BUFALINATomato, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil

PIZZA NOVELLAMozzarella, grated potato, parmesan and rosemary

PIZZA ZINGARATomato, mozzarella, Italian ham and mushrooms

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PIZZA BRUSCHETTACrisp pizza base with garlic, buffalo mozzarella,cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and oregano

PIZZA SICILIANATomato, anchovies, capers, olives and garlic

PIZZA MAIALONATomato, mozzarella, salami, Italian ham and fresh Italian sausage

PIZZA BROCCOLI E SALSICCIAMozzarella, broccoli, fresh Italian sausage, parmesan and chilli

PIZZA AMATRICIANATomato, mozzarella, pancetta, onions and parmesan

PIZZA SAPORITATomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, gorgonzola and black olives

PIZZA POLLOTomato, mozzarella, chicken and potato

PIZZA CAPRINOTomato, mozzarella, goats cheese, sun dried tomatoes,black olives and spinach

PIZZA GRECATomato, mozzarella, anchovies, black olives,spicy salami and sliced fresh green chillies

PIZZA IL FORNOBuffalo mozzarella, spicy salami, porcini mushrooms, grated potato,parmesan and rosemary

CALZONE VULCANOVolcano shaped pizza with tomato, mozzarella, ham,mushroom and spinach

CALZONE CLASSICOTomato, mozzarella and ham

CALZONE BRACCIO DI FERROTomato, mozzarella, spinach and mushrooms

PIZZA CALZONEIl Forno's unique creation of half calzone, half pizza. Tomato,mozzarella and spicy salami on the inside and tomato,mozzarella, ham and mushrooms on the outside