Il Fornaio (Walnut Creek)

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• Paccheri Alla Vodka

  Pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & Grana Padano

  $17.95

• Calabrese

  Spicy salame, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, tomato sauce & oregano Cal/1020

  $18.50

• Tagliatelle Bolognese

  Egg pasta ribbons from Emilia-Romagna with traditional meat ragu & Grana Padano Cal/780

  $19.95

• Pollo Toscano

  Free-range rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary. Cal/1000

  $27.95

• Cristina

  Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved Grana Padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil

  $21.95

Specials

Please check back regularly to see what's new on our specials menu! ALCOHOL SALES AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AND CURBSIDE ORDERS ONLY.

• Famiglia Feast Pizza Pronta (serves 4)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka 2 Pizzas Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $75.00

• Famiglia Feast Contadina (serves 4)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka Pollo Toscano Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $75.00

• Famiglia Feast Pescatora(serves 4)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka Salmone alla Griglia Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $85.00

• Famiglia Feast Pizza Pronta (serves 2)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka 1 pizza Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $39.95

• Famiglia Feast Contadina (serves 2)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka Pollo Toscano Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $39.95

• Famiglia Feast Pescatora(serves 2)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka Salmone alla Griglia Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $49.95

• Pint of Vanilla Gelato

  Pint of Vanilla Gelato

  $10.00

Antipasti

Individual appetizers ample enough to share.

• Bruschetta al Pomodoro

  Grilled ciabatta rubbed with garlic & topped with marinated chopped heirloom tomatoes, basil & mixed olives (vegan) Cal/430

  $9.95

• Calamaretti Fritti

  Baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried, served with spicy marinara Cal/830

  $17.95

• Carpaccio

  Thinly sliced raw Certified Piedmontese beef, shaved Grana Padano, capers & wild arugula, drizzled with lemon-olive oil Cal/210

  $16.95

• Bruschetta al Salmone Affumicato

  Garlic grilled ciabatta topped with herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onions, dill & lemon-olive oil dressing

  $13.95

• Cavolini al Grana Padano

  Crispy Brussels sprouts drizzled with spicy peperoncino sauce

  $11.50

• Burrata con Pomodorini

  Classic Italian soft cheese with a roasted cherry tomato sauce, basil olive oil & ciabatta croutons

  $14.95

Pizza

Thin-crust pizza using house-made dough

• Cristina

  Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved Grana Padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil

  $21.95

• Calabrese

  Spicy salame, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, tomato sauce & oregano Cal/1020

  $18.50

• Fradiavola

  Mozzarella, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino Cal/1120

  $18.95

• Capricciosa

  Mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, tomato sauce & oregano Cal/990

  $19.95

• Favorita con Pesto

  Heirloom tomatoes, pesto, black olives & fresh mozzarella

  $17.95

• Margherita

  Mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil Cal/860

  $15.95

Insalate - Salads

Featuring fresh, house-made dressings.

• Caprese Tradizionale

  Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil-infused extra-virgin olive oil Cal/580

  $13.95

• Insalata Cesarina

  Romaine lettuce, Grana Padano & focaccia croutons with housemade Caesar dressing Cal/252

  $12.50

• Insalata Mista con Fragole

  Organic baby lettuce, strawberries & white balsamic vinegar dressing

  $11.95

• Insalata Regina

  Wild arugula salad with couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers, raisins, lemon & extra-virgin olive oil (vegan) Cal/590

  $13.50

• Minestrone di Verdure (bowl)

  Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock Cal/110

  $8.95

Pasta Secca e Fatta in Casa

Housemade fresh pasta from our kitchen. Gluten-free options available.

• Paccheri Alla Vodka

  Pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & Grana Padano

  $17.95

• Linguine Mare Estate

  Thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in a roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & Trebbiano wine

  $28.95

• Casarecce Al Pomodoro

  Short twist pasta with chopped vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, marinara sauce & fresh basil

  $16.95

• Tagliatelle Bolognese

  Egg pasta ribbons from Emilia-Romagna with traditional meat ragu & Grana Padano Cal/780

  $19.95

• Lasagna Ferrarese

  Pasta sheets, meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano, béchamel.

  $23.95

• Gnocchi Pesto E Pollo

  Sautéed chicken, traditional pesto & cream

  $18.95

• Gnocchi Bolognese

  Traditional meat ragu & Grana Padano

  $19.95

• Gnocchi Pomodoro

  Marinara sauce & fresh basil

  $17.95

Girrarosto, Griglia e Specialita'

Authentic Italian specialties from our rotisserie and grill; served with saute´ed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes.

• Pollo Toscano

  Free-range rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary. Cal/1000

  $27.95

• Brasato al Vino Rosso

  Short ribs braised with root vegetables, pancetta & red wine. Cal/1420

  $28.95

• Grigliata di Pesce Misto

  Mixed grill of salmon, fish fillet, calamari, scallops & prawns, topped with lemon-olive oil sauce. Cal/800

  $33.95

• Filetto di Bue

  Beef tenderloin grilled rare, with balsamic vinegar & green peppercorn sauce served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

  $42.95

• Petto di Pollo al Peperoncino

  Grilled free-range chicken breast marinated with herbs, Trebbiano wine, Dijon mustard & lemon; served with spicy peperoncino sauce

  $28.95

• Salmone alla Griglia

  Grilled Norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil. Cal/689

  $29.95

Dolci

Desserts crafted from traditional Italian family recipes

• Pint of Vanilla Gelato

  Pint of Vanilla Gelato

  $10.00

• Tiramisù

  Treviso-style tiramisu` with ladyfingers soaked in rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone & topped with a dusting of cocoa powder Cal/720

  $11.00

• Panna Cotta Al Mango

  Mango custard with strawberries, raspberry sauce & whipped cream

  $11.00

• Cannoli Siciliani

  Cannoli filled with sheep’s milk ricotta, candied orange, bittersweet chocolate & pistachios Cal/850

  $10.00

Famiglia Feast

A family-style dinner for 2 or 4

• Famiglia Feast Pizza Pronta (serves 4)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka 2 Pizzas Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $75.00

• Famiglia Feast Contadina (serves 4)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka Pollo Toscano Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $75.00

• Famiglia Feast Pescatora(serves 4)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka Salmone alla Griglia Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $85.00

• Famiglia Feast Pizza Pronta (serves 2)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka 1 pizza Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $39.95

• Famiglia Feast Contadina (serves 2)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka Pollo Toscano Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $39.95

• Famiglia Feast Pescatora(serves 2)

  Insalata Cesarina Pennoni alla Vodka Salmone alla Griglia Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu` Freshly Baked Il Fornaio Bread

  $49.95

Catering - Antipasti

Serves 6

• Bruschetta al Pomodoro

  Grilled ciabatta rubbed with garlic & topped with marinated chopped heirloom tomatoes, basil & mixed olives (vegan)

  $50.00

• Calamaretti Fritti

  Baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried, served with spicy marinara

  $75.00

Catering Insalate(Salads)

Serves 6

• Caprese Tradizionale

  Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil-infused extra-virgin olive oil

  $50.00

• Insalata Cesarina

  Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, focaccia garlic croutons; with a Caesar dressing

  $50.00

• Insalata Regina

  Wild arugula salad with couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers, raisins, lemon & extra-virgin olive oil (vegan)

  $50.00

Catering Pasta Secca e Fatta In Casa

Artisan pasta from Gragnano, Italy & housemade fresh pasta from our kitchen. Gluten-free options available. Serves 6

• Lasagna Ferrarese

  Housemade fresh pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, Grana Padano & béchamel; baked in the oven

  $75.00

• Penne alla Vodka

  Pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-tomato-cream sauce & Grana Padano

  $75.00

• Conchiglie Norcina

  Shell pasta with chicken breast, black truffles, porcini mushrooms, parsley & Grana Padano-cream sauce

  $75.00

• Penne al Pomodoro

  Penne pasta, chopped tomatoes, garlic, marinara sauce & fresh basil

  $75.00

Catering Pizza

Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough. Select 6 pizzas for $100

• Catering Pizza Select 6

  Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough. Select 6 pizzas for $100

  $100.00

Catering - Girrarosto e Griglia

Authentic Italian specialties from our rotisserie & grill; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables & roasted Yukon Gold potatoes. Serves 6 *Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

• Filetto di Bue*

  Beef tenderloin grilled rare, with balsamic vinegar & green peppercorn sauce

  $175.00

• Salmone alla Griglia*

  Fresh grilled salmon with lemon and extra-virgin olive oil sauce

  $150.00

• Pollo Toscano

  Free-range rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary

  $125.00

• Brasato al Vino Rosso

  Short ribs braised with root vegetables, pancetta & red wine

  $150.00

• Petto di Pollo al Peperoncino

  Grilled free-range chicken breast marinated with herbs, Trebbiano wine, Dijon mustard & lemon; served with spicy peperoncino sauce

  $150.00

Catering - Dolci(Desserts)

Serves 6

• Tiramisù

  Treviso-style tiramisù with ladyfingers soaked in rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone & topped with a dusting of cocoa powder

  $50.00

• Cannoli Siciliani

  Cannoli filled with sheep’s milk ricotta, candied orange, bittersweet chocolate & pistachios

  $40.00