Thank you for choosing award winning
Il Forno Italian restaurant.
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 genuine food and service.
Our search for the best ingredients and products never
ceases. The finest ingredients have been chosen direct from
suppliers to ensure authenticity, tradition, taste and quality.
Our extra virgin olive oil, the very essence of every Italian
kitchen, is produced exclusively for us in a remote mountain
village in Basilicata.
Enjoying great food and drink is a great pleasure in life and
we sincerely hope that you enjoy your time with us, today and
when you return!
Paolo
‘Buon appetito!’
starters
olive, bread, focaccia | olive, bruschette, focacce
OL I V E 5.50 CESTINO DI PA NE 5.50
Kalamata and green Colossal olives dressed with extra virgin Basket of bread and focaccia, with olive tapanade and butter
olive oil, garlic, mixed peppers and spices
FOCACCI A 6.60
bruschetta6.50 Choose from:
* c l a s s ic a * ro s e m a ry
Oven baked Italian bread, rubbed with garlic and topped * tom ato
with cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil * f ior di l at t e moz z a r e l l a
* ca pr ese * g a r l ic
Oven baked Italian bread, rubbed with garlic and topped
with cherry tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella D.O.P, basil,
oregano and extra virgin olive oil
soup | zuppe
MINESTRONE 7.50 ZU PPA DI PISEL L I E PA NCETTA 8.00
Traditional Italian vegetable soup with croutons Slow cooked pea and pancetta soup with onions &
and a dash of tomato sauce extra virgin olive oil
classic antipasti | antipasti classici
PROSCIUTTO DI PA R M A 11.00 OSTR ICHE 8.00
Parma Ham Gran Riserva with Buffalo mozzarella Three fresh Colchester rock oysters, served with shallot
D.O.P. dressed with basil and extra virgin olive oil vinegar, balsamic and lemon caviar
BUR R ATA11.00 TA RTA R E DI M A NZO 16.50
Creamy Burrata cheese served with a selection of An Italian classic, prepared at the table. Diced beef fillet mixed
Italian tomatoes and basil pesto with capers, onions, eggs, mustard and extra virgin olive oil
F EGATINI DI POL LO 8.80 CA R PACCIO NOCI PER E 15.50
Sautéed chicken livers in a reduction of Marsala sweet wine, E GORGONZOL A
cream and sultanas, served with toasted croutons and onion Thinly sliced fillet of beef with walnut, pear and gorgonzola
A NTIPA STO MISTO 27.50 FA NTA SI A DI M A R E 33.00
[ f or 2-3 peopl e ] [2 peopl e ]
Selection of the finest cured meat, vegetables, Selection of the finest seafood, to match the Italian tradition
Buffalo mozzerella D.O.P
SPAGHETTI POMODORO 8.80
F R ITTUR A DI CA L A M A R I 9.90 Artisan spaghetti with San Marzano D.O.P.
Calamari and courgette in light batter with tomato sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil and cherry tomatoes
lemon & lime foam topped with ricotta cheese
GA MBERONI12.50 R AV IOL I A L L A R A PA ROSSA 11.50
Pan-fried king prawns served in a light garlic butter & Fresh homemade beetroot ravioli filled with goat's cheese and
chilli sauce with cherry tomatoes and toasted croutons walnuts tossed in butter and sage sauce, drizzled
with a honey glaze
gourmet salads | insalate
INSA L ATA CA PR INO 12.85 PA NZ A NEL L A 12.65
Goat's cheese served on top of sliced beetroot, mixed leaves, Tuscan salad with finely chopped heritage tomatoes, basil,
tomatoes, cucumbers, capers, olives, oregano, balsamic glaze, anchovies, celery, peppers, onion and basil pesto. Served with
extra virgin olive oil and croutons artisan toasted bread
INSA L ATA CESA R E 13.25 SPINACH SA L A D 12.65
Baby lettuce, chicken, pancetta, parmesan shavings, toasted Baby Spinach, Truffle, Parmesan cheese, Lime,
artisan bread, caesar dressing and extra virgin olive oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
mains
meat dishes | la carne
F IL ETTO DI M A NZO 10OZ 35.00 COSTOL ETTA DI AGNEL LO 30.80
Grilled prime fillet of beef served with dauphinoise potatoes, French trimmed rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic,
spinach, parmesan crust and Barolo sauce served with artichokes and dauphinoise potato
(Recommended served pink)
WAGY U R IBEY E DI M A NZO 12 OZ 36.50
Australian Wag yu Ribeye, this meat is well marbled for MIL A NESE DI POL LO 22.00
peak flavour served with seasonal vegetables Pan fried chicken coated in breadcrumbs,
served with spaghetti tomato and parmesan cheese
WAGY U DI M A NZO 10OZ 35.50
Australian Wag yu steak, served with seasonal vegetables GUA NCI A L E DI M A NZO E
R ISOTTO A L L E ER BETTE 29.50
STR ACCETTI DI M A NZO (F L A MBÉ) 29.50 Slow cooked OX cheek served on a bed of mixed herb risotto
Medallion of fillet steak served on a bed of pan-fried cabbage, and veal jus
leak and cream, with dauphinoise potatoes and peppercorn
sauce (prepared at the table) BISTECCA A L L A F IOR ENTINA 85.00
f or 2-3 peopl e
OSSOBUCO A L L A MIL A NESE 27.00 Grilled T-Bone, seasoned with Himalayan pink salt, salt of Cervia,
Veal Shank braised with rosemary, carrot, orange zest roast potatoes, mixed vegetables and peppercorn sauce, weight 1.5kg
served with risotto milanese (50 oz)
add sauce:
* 2.50 * b a rol o
p e p p e rc or n wine 2.75
fish dishes | pesce
ZU PPA DI PESCE 33.00 TONNO26.40
Traditional Italian fish stew (catch of the day) Pan fried Tuna served with smoked provola cheese
and tomato concasse
F R ITTUR A MISTA DI PESCE 33.00
Lightly battered fried fish (catch of the day) SOGL IOL A A L L A MUGNA I A 33.00
served with lemon foam Pan fried dover sole filleted at the table, served with
seasonal vegetables and lemon butter sauce
DUO DI SA L MONE E BR A NZINO 27.50
Sous vide salmon and sea bass roll, served with BR A NZINO A L L A BR ACE 33.00
creamed potato, asparagus and cherry tomatoes Grilled whole sea bass filleted at the table, served with seasonal
vegetables (Also available baked in salt)
sides | contorni
PATATE A L FOR NO 4.40 POTATO DAUPHINOISE 4.40
Garlic and rosemary roast potatoes Thinly sliced potatoes slow-cooked in the oven with cream
PATATINE4.40 SPINACI
Hand cut Il Forno fries Sauted spinach with garlic and extra virgin olive oil4.40
BROCCOL I4.40 MIX ED SA L A D 5.50
Tender broccoli with garlic and extra virgin olive oil
INSA L ATA RUCOL A E PA R MIGI A NO 4.40
Classic salad of wild rocket and parmesan shavings
le paste trafilate al bronzo
tr aditional te x tured pastas and r avioli
All of our pasta is organic and made with 100% Italian grains (Afeltra) and cooked perfectly.
All of our ravioli are homemade daily in the restaurant
PENNE A L L’A R R A BBI ATA 12.00 SPAGHETTI A L L A CA R BONA R A 15.50
Artisan Penne with Tomato San Marzano D.O.P., garlic, Artisan Spaghetti with eggs, pancetta, parmesan, crushed
chilli and extra virgin olive oil peppercorns (made the Italian way)
L INGUINE A L LO SCOGL IO 19.50 SPAGHETTI A L L E VONGOL E 16.50
Artisan Linguine with langoustine, prawns, mussels, clams Artisan Spaghetti, Palourdes clams, garlic, extra virgin olive
and baby squid finished with garlic and cherry tomatoes oil, parsley, chilli and cherry tomatoes.
SPAGHETTI CON CR EM A A L L'AGL IO 12.00 L inguine all’astice F ull 38.00
Artisan Spaghetti with garlic olive oil, crumbled bread and Whole blue lobster with Linguine pasta in
garlic cream white wine, garlic and cherry tomatoes
L A SAGNA TR A DIZIONA L E 13.50 R AV IOL I A L L’A STICE 27.50
Oven baked layers of pasta with beef Bolognese sauce, Fresh homemade Ravioli with lobster served with a
béchamel, Fiordilatte mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and basil lobster bisque
SPAGHETTI A L L A NER A NO 16.50 R AV IOL I BUFA L A E MEL A NZ A NE 14.50
Artisan Spaghettoni pasta with courgette, pecorino, Fresh homemade Ravioli with Buffalo mozzarella D.O.P.
parmesan and provolone del Monaco D.O.P. and aubergine
PACCHERI ALL A MATRICIANA 13.50 R AV IOL I DI CINGHI A L E 16.50
Artisan homemade Paccheri pasta with pancetta, onions, Fresh homemade Ravioli filled with wild boar ragout, served
Tomato San Marzano D.O.P and finished in a red wine and with wine jus and diced wild boar
tomato sauce
MEZZE M A NICHE CACIO E PEPE 15.00
TAGL IOL INI A L TA RTUFO (F L A MBÉ) 21.00 An Italian favourite in Rome, Mezze maniche, black pepper,
Freshly homemade Tagliolini pasta served with black truffle mixed cheese
sauce, extra virgin olive oil (prepared at the table)
ZITONI CON R AGU DI SA LSICCI A 13.50
Artisan homemade Zitoni pasta with Italian sausage ragu and
pecorino cheese
RISOTTO
R ISOTTO ZUCCA & PA NCETTA 17.00 R ISOTTO L A NGOUSTINE 22.00
Pumpkin risotto served with pancetta and parmesan Langoustine risotto with cream and a dash of tomato sauce
pizza
M A RGHER ITA 11.00 RUSTICA 12.50
Tomato San Marzano D.O.P., Fiordilatte mozzarella Tomato San Marzano D.O.P., Fiordilatte mozzarella,
and basil aubergine, courgette, mushroom, pepper and spinach
DI AVOL A 12.50 ROM A NA 13.00
Tomato San Marzano D.O.P., Fiordilatte mozzarella Tomato San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella anchovies, capers
and spicy salami and black olives
ZINGA R A 12.50 Italiana13.50
Tomato San Marzano D.O.P., Fiordilatte mozzarella, Cherry tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella D.O.P., parma
mushroom and cooked ham ham and rocket (please note the toppings on this pizza are served
cold)
QUATTRO FOR M AGGI 12.25
Fiordilatte mozzarella, goat's cheese, gorgonzola ECCEL L ENZ A 19.50
and parmesan with pear and honey Buffalo mozzarella D.O.P. pizza base garnished with
mortadella salami, caciocavallo cheese, finished with pesto
SA N DA NIEL E 12.50 sauce and toasted pistachios
Tomato San Marzano D.O.P., Fiordilatte mozzarella
and parma ham
CHILDREN’S MENU
ONE c o u r s e & d r i n k 1 0 . 9 5
For our younger guests up to age 11
mains
PEPITE DI POL LO CON PATATINE
Chicken nuggets with chips
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
World classic spaghetti with beef Bolognese sauce
PIZZETTA M A RGHER ITA
Fiordilatte Mozzarella cheese and Tomato San Marzano D.O.P.
PIZZETTA DI AVOL A
Tomato San Marzano D.O.P., Fiordilatte Mozzarella
and spicy salami
BR A NZINO CON V ER DUR E
Sea bass fillet served with chunky chips
PENNE POMODORO
Penne pasta served with Tomato San Marzano D.O.P
desserts
ICE CR E A M
Selection of two scoops of ice cream £2.20
drinks
Choose from a glass of:
* a n y c or di a l
* c ok e
* di et c ok e
* l e mon a de
gluten free
starters
BRUSCHETTA CA PR ESE 6.50
Oven baked gluten free bread topped with Buffalo mozzarella D.O.P,
cherry tomatoes, garlic, oregano and basil
CA PR INO GR IGL I ATO 9.90
Grilled goat's cheese served with grilled seasonal vegetables
GA MBERONI 12.50
Pan-fried king prawns served in light garlic butter
and chilli sauce, cherry tomatoes
mains
PENNE CON SA L MONE 12.50
Gluten free penne pasta in a creamy salmon sauce
GNOCCHI A L L A SOR R ENTINA 12.00
Corn flour gnocchi served with Tomato San Marzano D.O.P. sauce
and vegan cheese
BR A NZINO CON V ER DUR E 26.40
Sea bass fillets served with seasonal vegetables
TAGL I ATA DI M A NZO 10OZ 35.50
Chargrilled sirloin steak sliced and served with cherry tomatoes, rocket
and parmesan shavings
desserts
TORTA CA PR ESE 7.50
Gluten free almond and chocolate cake
GEL ATO L IMONE E F R AGOL A
Strawberry & lemon ice cream
*1 s c o op 2.20
gluten free base avail able with all pizz as - just ask your server
vegan
starters
Focaccia 6.60
With tomato, garlic and oregano
CA PR ESE V EGA NA 7.00
Selection of Italian tomatoes and vegan cheese
mains
pENNE A L L A R R A BBI ATA 12.00
Artisan Afeltra penne pasta served with fresh tomato sauce, chilli,
garlic and parsley
GNOCCHI A L L A SOR R ENTINA (g f) 12.00
Corn flour gnocchi served with tomato sauce
and vegan cheese
SPAGHETTI INTEGR A L I
A L POMODOR INO 14.00
Artisan wholegrain spaghetti served with cherry tomatoes and basil
L INGUINE A L TA RTUFO (flambÉ) 21.00
Artisan organic linguine pasta served with black truffle,
truffle sauce and extra virgin olive oil (prepared at the table)
POL PETTA DI PA NE 10.00
Pan fried vegan ball made with flaxseed, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt and
pepper, served with mixed tempura vegetables and spicy tomato dip
PIZZ A M A RGHER ITA 11.00
Tomato sauce and Italian vegan cheese
Insalata vegan 13.65
Pan fried kale, walnut, cucumber with oat milk, lime zest, Dijon
mustard and extra virgin olive oil
PA NZ A NEL L A 12.65
Tuscan salad with Italian cherry tomatoes, basil, celery, mixed peppers
and onion. Served with artisan bread
desserts
TORTA A L CIOCCOL ATO e
L A MPONI V EGA NA 6.50
Vegan sponge cake with chocolate mousse and raspberries
If you suffer from nut or other allergies, please ask your server for more information. All of our dishes are prepared and cooked in kitchens where
allergen ingredients (e.g. nuts, flour, etc.) are commonly used, and we therefore cannot guarantee our dishes will be free from traces of these
products. Olives may contain stones. Chicken, fish and duck dishes may contain bones. All prices include VAT at the current rate. All steak
weights provided are average weight before cooking.
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