DINNER
                               
                              ANTIPASTI
                              BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO
                              Grilled ciabatta bread, marinated chopped tomatoes,
                              garlic, basil, kalamata olives
                                                                             $5.95
                              CARPACCIO
                              Thinly sliced beef, shaved grana, capers, arugula;
                              lemon-olive oil sauce
                                                                             $8.75
                              CALAMARETTI FRITTI
                              Baby squid, lightly floured, served with marinara
                                                                             $8.95
                              TORTINO DI SALMONE GRATINATO
                              Sliced salmon, grilled potatoes, fennel, pecorino cheese,
                              cream, chives and fried capers, baked in the
                              wood-burning oven
                                                                             $6.95
                              POLENTA, SPECK E GORGONZOLA
                              Polenta cake with speck, asparagus and gorgonzola,
                              baked in the wood-burning oven; fonduta and truffle oil
                                                                             $7.95
                              GAMBERI E CARCIOFI
                              Shrimp, artichoke hearts and potatoes sauteed with
                              fresh tomatoes, brandy, thyme, lemon and white wine
                                                                             $9.95
                              ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA
                              A sampling of authentic Italian antipasti including:
                              bruschetta, smoked salmon-wrapped goat cheese,
                              grilled scallops wrapped in pancetta on rosemary
                              skewers, burricotta, prosciutto, arancini di riso,
                              eggplant salad, grilled artichoke, assortment of olives -
                              for 2 or more
                                                                             $8.95 (per person)
                               
                              MINESTRE E INSALATE
                              MINESTRONE DI VERDURE
                              Seasonal vegetable soup (made with vegetable stock)
                                                                             $5.50
                              INSALATA AL BALSAMICO
                              Mixed wild greens; balsamic vinaigrette
                                                                             $5.50
                              INSALATA DEL FORNAIO
                              Mixed greens, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan
                              cheese; house vinaigrette
                                                                             $6.75
                              INSALATA INVERNALE
                              Endive, frisee, radicchio, red grapes, gorgonzola,
                              walnuts; champagne vinaigrette
                                                                             $7.95
                              INSALATA DI SPINACI
                              Spinach salad with aged ricotta, red onions, applewood
                              smoked bacon, champignon mushrooms and toasted
                              walnuts; warm vinaigrette
                                                                             $8.75
                               
                              PIZZA DAL FORNO A LEGNA
                              PIZZA MARGHERITA
                              Mozzarella, oregano, basil, tomato sauce
                                                                             $9.95 
                              PIZZA VEGETARIANA (con formaggio o senza
                              formaggio)
                              Baby artichokes, button mushrooms, roasted bell
                              peppers, tomato sauce (with or without cheese)
                                                                             $9.95
                              PIZZA CAPRICCIOSA
                              Prosciutto cotto, button mushrooms, kalamata olives,
                              artichokes, mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano
                                                                             $10.95
                              CALZONE
                              Folded pizza filled with mozzarella and ricotta, button
                              mushrooms, ham and tomato sauce
                                                                             $10.95
                              PIZZA CRISTINA
                              Fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, baby arugula, prosciutto,
                              shaved parmesan, truffle oil
                                                                             $11.50
                               
                              PASTA
                              PENNE ALLA SORRENTINA
                              Pasta tubes, fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil
                              sauce
                                                                             $9.95
                              CAPELLINI AL POMODORO
                              Angel hair pasta, tomatoes, basil, marinara
                                                                             $9.95
                              GNOCCHI ALLA FRIULANA
                              Potato dumplings, sausage, caramelized onions,
                              mushrooms, tomato-cream sauce, parmesan, white wine
                                                                             $11.95
                              GEMELLI CON ASPARAGI
                              Gemelli pasta, fontina, gorgonzola, mascarpone,
                              parmesan, cream, asparagus
                                                                             $11.95
                              CONCHIGLIE AL POLLO
                              Shell pasta, chicken breast, broccoli, sun-dried
                              tomotoes, roasted garlic, trebbiano wine, pecorino
                                                                             $13.95
                              TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE
                              Housemade thin flat spinach pasta, meat ragu,
                              parmesan
                                                                             $10.95
                              LINGUINE MARE CHIARO
                              Thin flat pasta with clams, mussels, prawns and
                               scallops; seasoned with tomatoes, crushed red pepper,
                              garlic and trebbiano wine
                                                                             $16.75 
                              LASAGNA FERRARESE
                              Housemade spinach pasta, meat ragu, porcini
                              mushrooms, parmesan, bechamel
                                                                             $12.50
                              CAPPELLACCI DI ZUCCA
                              Housemade pasta filled with butternut squash and
                              walnuts, tomato sauce, brown butter, parmesan, sage
                                                                             $13.75
                              RAVIOLI DI VERDURA
                              Housemade ravioli filled with swiss chard, pinenuts,
                              basil, marjoram and parmesan, topped with tomatoes,
                              artichokes, white wine reduction
                                                                             $14.50
                              TURTEI CON ARAGOSTA
                              Housemade ravioli filled with fresh Maine lobster and Il
                              Fornaio bread, shrimp, tomato, lobster cream
                                                                             $16.95
                               
                              GIRARROSTO, GRIGLIA E SPECIALITA
                              POLLO TOSCANO
                              Wood-fired rotisserie chicken, white wine reduction with
                              rosemary; seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes
                                                                             $14.95
                              SUPREMA DI POLLO
                              Sauteed chicken breast, portobello mushroom, fontina,
                              white wine; sauteed spinach and roasted potatoes
                                                                             $15.95
                              SCALOPPINE AI LIMONE E CARCIOFI
                              Veal scaloppine with lemon and sliced artichokes;
                              served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes
                                                                             $16.95
                              TAGLIATA CHIANINA
                              Beef tenderloin mesquite-grilled and sliced, with
                              balsamic vinegar and green peppercorn sauce; served
                              with grilled polenta, sauteed spinach
                                                                             $17.95
                              GARRETTO D'AGNELLO
                              Lamb shank braised with vegetables, herbs and red
                              wine; served with spinach and mashed potatoes
                                                                             $18.95
                              BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA
                              Mesquite-grilled prime Porterhouse steak (22 oz.);
                              served with peperonata and roasted potatoes
                                                                             $24.95