Il Fornaio Italian

Il Fornaio Menu

(650) 853-3888
520 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Antipasto

Shareable appetizers.
Rustichella
$19.00
Flatbread with goat cheese, mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives. 440 CAL.
Carpaccio
$20.00
Gluten-Free. Raw, certified Piedmontese beef, shaved grana padano, capers, wild arugula. 210 CAL.
Bruschetta
15.00
Toasted ciabatta, marinated chopped heirloom tomatoes, basil, mixed olives (vegan). 430 cal.

$Antipasti - Shareable Appetizers

Individual appetizers ample enough to share.
Antipasti della Casa
$22.00
Prosciutto di Parma, spicy and mild Italian salame, mortadella with pistachios, caprese, bruschetta, grilled artichoke, housemade giardiniera, grana padano, mixed olives. 820 cal.
Antipasto di Pesce
$23.00
Gluten-free. Seafood platter with seared ahi tuna, spicy grilled calamari, scallops, shrimp and spicy marinara sauce. 290 cal.
Rustichella
$19.00
Flatbread with goat cheese, mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives. 440 cal.
Bruschetta
$15.00
Toasted ciabatta, marinated chopped heirloom tomatoes, basil, mixed olives (vegan). 430 cal.
Carpaccio
20.00
Gluten-free. Raw certified Piedmontese beef, shaved Grana Padano, capers, wild arugula. 210 cal.

$Insalate - Salads

Dressings are made on site.
Del Fornaio
$14.00
Mixed greens, focaccia croutonsand shaved Grana Padano; house vinaigrette. 300 cal.
Cesarina
$17.00
Romaine lettuce, grana padano, hardboiled egg, focaccia croutons; caesar dressing. 310 cal.
Bietole
17.00
Gluten-free. Organic beets, wild arugula, walnuts, goat cheese; lemon-olive oil. 400 cal.

$Insalate

Salads.
Regina
$17.00
Wild arugula, couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers, raisins lemon extra-virgin olive oil (vegan).
Bietole
$17.00
Gluten-free. Organic beets, wild arugula, walnuts, goat cheese; lemon-olive oil. 400 cal.
Del Fornaio
14.00
Mixed greens, focaccia croutons, shaved grana padano; house vinaigrette. 300 cal.

$Pizza

Thin-crust pizza using house-made dough.
Cristina
$25.00
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, grana padano, mushrooms, wild arugula, white truffle oil. 1040 cal.
Capricciosa
$24.00
Ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, Mozzarella. 990 cal.
Fradiavola
$24.00
Sausage, mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, red onions, spicy peperoncino oil. 1140 cal.
Calabrese
$24.00
Spicy salame, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, tomato sauce and oregano. 1020 cal.
Margherita
$21.00
Mozzarella, tomato, basil. 860 cal.
Siciliana
24.00
Mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, kalamata olives, capers, pecorino pepato, baby arugula, tomato sauce and oregano. 1010 cal.

$Pizzas

Thin-crust using housemade dough.
Siciliana
$24.00
Mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, kalamata olives, capers, pecorino pepato, baby arugula, tomato sauce and oregano. 1010 cal.
Margherita
$21.00
Mozzarella, tomato, basil. 860 cal.
Cristina
$25.00
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, grana padano, mushrooms, wild arugula, white truffle oil. 1040 cal.
Capricciosa
$24.00
Ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, mozzarella. 990 cal.
Fradiavola
$24.00
Sausage, mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, red onions, spicy pepperoncino oil. 1140 cal.
Calabrese
24.00
Spicy salame, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, tomato sauce and oregano. 1020 cal.

$Pasta Secca

Artisan pasta from Gragnano Italy. Gluten-free pasta available.
Pennoni
$23.00
Tube pasta, bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce, Grana Padano. 700 cal.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
$24.00
Egg pasta ribbons from Emilia-Romagna, meat ragu, grana padano. 780 cal.
Capellini
$21.00
Angel hair pasta, vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, marinara, fresh basil (vegan). 690 cal.
Conchiglie
$24.00
Shell pasta, chicken breast, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, Pecorino cheese, garlic. 950 cal.
Mare Chiaro
28.00
Linguine, prawns, scallops, clams, mussels, filetto di pomodoro sauce. 890 cal.

$Pasta E Gnocchi

Fresh pasta & gnocchi handmade on site.
Ravioli Lucana
$25.00
Organic spinach ravioli, Italian sausage, spicy tomato sauce, pecorino pepato. 880 cal.
Lasagna
$26.00
Pasta sheets, meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano, bechamel. 850 cal.
Gnocchi Bolognese
$24.00
Traditional meat ragu. 680 Cal.
Gnocchi Sorrentina
$23.00
Marinara sauce, mozzarellaand fresh basil. 1100 cal.
Gnocchi alla Norcina
25.00
Potato dumplings with black truffle, porcini mushrooms, Grana Padano, parsley, butter and cream. 950 cal.

$Girarrosto, Griglia E Specialita' - Rotisserie & Grill

Authentic Italian specialties from our rotisserie and grill.
Filetto
$45.00
Scaloppine
$37.00
Veal, artichokes, lemon, Yukon gold potatoes, seasonal vegetables. 700 cal.
Pollo Toscano
$31.00
Free-range rotisserie chicken, seasonal vegetables, yukon gold potatoes. 980 cal.
Pollo al Peperoncino
$32.00
Gluten-free. Grilled free-range chicken breast, spicy peperoncino sauce, organic spinach, Yukon gold potatoes. 720 cal.
Grigliata Mista
$38.00
Gluten-free. Salmon, calamari, scallops, fish fillet, prawns, yukon gold potatoes, broccolini. 800 cal.
Brasato al Vino Rosso
35.00
Short ribs braised with root vegetables, pancetta and red wine; served with mashed potatoes and sauteed organic spinach. 1400 cal.

$Piatti Unici

Unique dishes combining the best of the grill and pantry on one plate.
Insalata di Pollo Dal Girarrosto
$23.00
Mixed greens, rotisserie chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, grana padano, heirloom tomatoes, croutons, house vinaigrette. 650 cal.
Piadina Arrotolata con Pollo
$19.00
Piadina rolled with marinated chicken breast, mushrooms, fontina, red onions, arugula and peperoncino sauce; served with french fries, soup or salad. 1590 cal.
Pollo al Peperoncino
$26.00
Gluten-free. Chicken breast, spicy peperoncino sauce, tuscan salad. 670 cal.
Salmone con Spinaci
25.00
Gluten-free. Salmon, organic baby spinach, red onions, mushrooms, walnuts, red wine vinaigrette. 610 cal.

$Dolci


Soffiato
$14.00
Warm almond hazelnut chocolate cake, caramel-sea salt gelato. 900 cal.
Cannoli Siciliani
$12.00
Pastry shell, sheep's milk Ricotta, candied orange, bittersweet chocolate, pistachios. 850 cal.
Tiramisu
$13.00
Ladyfingers, Mascarpone, cocoa powder. 720 cal.
Budino di Pane
$13.00
Bread pudding, granny smith apples, golden raisins, figs, brandy, bourbon chocolate sauce, creme anglaise, caramel-sea salt gelato. 550 cal.

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