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Il Fornaio
Il Fornaio
520 Cowper St., Palo Alto
Breakfast
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PASTICCERIA
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| Pane Tostato E Marmellata Basket of toasted Il Fornaio breads, butter and preserves: filone, walnut, raisin | $3.50 |
| Cannela Cinammon twist | $2.95 |
| Bolla Muffin (bran, pumpkin, blueberry or cranberry-orange) | $2.95 |
| Pasticcino Scone (raisin, blueberry, blackberry or cornmeal) | $2.95 |
| Zampa D'Orso Almond and hazelnut filled pastry topped with toasted almond slices | $2.95 |
| Danese Pastry filled with sweet cheese, raspberry or blueberry preserves, poppyseed or cinammon-walnut | $2.95 |
FRUTTA FRESCA
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| Piatto Di Frutta Selection of tropical and exotic fruits; ask server for details | $9.95 |
| Melone Di Stagione Seasonal melon | $4.95 |
| Frutti Di Bosco Allo Yogurt Fresh berries topped with lowfat yogurt | $6.95 |
| Pompelmo Fresco Fresh grapefruit sections | $4.50 |
SPREMUTE
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| Arancia Fresh squeezed orange juice | small$2.95/ large$3.95 |
| Pompelmo Fresh grapefruit juice | small$2.95/ large$3.95 |
| Mela Verde Fresh green apple juice | small$2.95/ large$3.95 |
| Uva Fresh grape juice | small$2.95/ large$3.95 |
| Carota Fresh carrot juice | small$2.95/ large$3.95 |
| Mimosa Prosecco, orange juice | $7.25 |
| Bellini Prosecco, peach juice | $7.25 |
| Leonardo Prosecco, strawberry juice | $7.25 |
| Bloody Mary Housemade spicy bloody mary mix, vodka | $6.75 |
UOVA
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| A Piacere Eggs, any style | $6.95 |
| Del Fornaio Con Bruschetta Eggs, any style, a slice of toasted filone bread with chopped tomatoes and basil | $8.50 |
| Con Pancetta Affumicata Eggs, any style, applewood-smoked bacon | $9.50 |
| Con Salsiccia Eggs, any style, Italian sausage | $9.50 |
| Uova Salute (senza colesterolo) Cholesterol-free eggs with fresh basil, boiled potatoes, seasonal fruit | $7.95 |
| Omelette Ai Formaggi Omelette with gorgonzola and mozzarella cheeses | $8.95 |
| Omelette Alle Verdure Omelette with fresh seasonal vegetables | $8.95 |
| Omelette Alla Contadina Omelette with red onion, applewood-smoked bacon, potatoes, grilled polenta | $9.95 |
| Frittata Del Giorno Flat omelette of the day | $9.50 |
SPECIALIT`A
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| Fritelle Allo Sciroppo D'Acero Pancakes with butter and pure New England maple syrup | $7.95 |
| Tosto Francese French toast, mascarpone cheese, pure New England maple syrup | $8.95 |
| Crespelle Alla Crema Acida (senza burro o sale) Thin pancake with fresh strawberries and nonfat yogurt (no butter or salt) | $8.75 |
| Avena Calda (senza colosterolo o sale) Warm Irish cracked-grain oatmeal, fresh berries, cinnamon (no cholesterol or salt) | $7.95 |
| Avena Assortita Homemade granola with rolled oats, raisins, pinenuts, honey with fresh berries | $7.50 |
| Manzo Salmistrato Con Uova Affogate Italian corned beef hash with fresh herbs, poached eggs and polenta with gorgonzola | $9.95 |
| Uova Alla Benedettina Smoked ham, poached eggs and filone bread; cream-parmesan sauce, served with potatoes and onions | $9.95 |
PICCOLI ORDINI
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| Pancetta Affumicata Applewood-smoked bacon | $3.95 |
| Polenta Con Gorgonzola | $3.50 |
| Grilled potatoes and onions | $3.50 |
| Luganega Sausage | $3.95 |
Brunch
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SPREMUTE E BEVANDE DEL FINE SETTIMANA
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| Mimosa prosecco wine and orange juice | $7.25 |
| Bellini Prosecco wine and peach juice | $7.25 |
| Leonardo Prosecco wine and strawberry juice | $7.25 |
| Succo di Pomodoro Vodka and tomato juice | $5.50 |
| Bloody Mary Gin and Il Fornaio bloody mary mix | $6.75 |
| Arancia Fresh orange juice | small$2.95/large$3.95 |
| Pompelmo Fresh grapefruit juice | small$2.95/large$3.95 |
| Mela Verde Apple juice | small$2.95/large$3.95 |
| Portofino Orange, cranberry, grapefruit and strawberry juices | small$2.95/large$3.95 |
PER COMINCIARE
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| Cestino Della Pasticceria Pastries and muffins baked this morning | $2.95 |
| Frutti Di Bosco Allo Yogurt Fresh mixed berries with low fat yogurt | $6.95 |
| Affumicato Alla Giudea Scottish smoked salmon with herbed cream cheese and toasted bread | $9.95 |
| Rustichella Al Salmone Housemade flat bread topped with smoked salmon, goat cheese, mozzarella, red onion, dill and capers | $8.95 |
SPECIALIT`A
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| Tosto Francese French toast with mascarpone cheese and pure New England maple syrup | $8.95 |
| Waffle Alla Fruta Warm waffle with fresh strawberries and bananas, soft whipped cream, powdered sugar and pure New England maple syrup | $8.50 |
| Pancakes Allo Sciroppo D' Acero Pancakes with butter and pure New England maple syrup | $7.95 |
| Omelette Con Gamberetti E Avocado Omelet filled with baby shrimp, peperoncino, sour cream and topped with avocado, served with potatoes and caramelized onions | $11.50 |
| Omelette Con Salmone E Caprino Omelet filled with smoked salmon, spring onions, asparagus and goat cheese; served with potatoes and caramelized onions | $11.95 |
| Uova Con Pancetta Affumicata O Salsiccia Eggs, any style with apple-wood smoked bacon or Italian sausage; served with potatoes and caramelized onions | $9.50 |
| Uova Alla Benedettina Smoked ham, poached eggs, filone bread with a Parmesan sauce; served with potatoes and caramelized onions | $9.95 |
| Uova Alla Benedettina E Polpa Di Granchio Saute’ed spinach, poached eggs and crab meat on filone bread with a Lobster sauce; served with potatoes and caramelized onions | $12.95 |
| Calzoncino Del Mezzadro Turnover filled with scrambled eggs, sausage, onions, potatoes and mozzarella cheese | $8.95 |
| Salmone All'aneto Oven baked stuffed salmon with marinated slice red onion and fresh dill; sliced and served chilled with lettuce and caper dill sauce | $12.50 |
Lunch
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ANTIPASTI
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| Rustichella Housemade flat bread topped with goat cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, basil, oregano; baked in the wood-fired oven | $7.95 |
| Carpaccio Melanzane Grilled eggplant, roasted red and yellow peppers, goat cheese, kalamata olives, basil, capers, balsamic reduction, extra-virgin olive oil | $6.95 |
| Carpaccio Thinly sliced raw beef, shaved grana, capers and wild arugula drizzled with lemon-olive oil | $8.75 |
| Tonno alla Tartara Spicy ahi tuna tartar with sliced tomatoes, English cucumber, micro arugula, mustard and lemon vinaigrette; olive bread croutons | $10.95 |
| Calamaretti Fritti Baby squid, lightly floured and fried, served with marinara sauce | $8.95 |
| Grigliata Costa Smeralda Grilled scallops, calamari and shrimp served with parsley sauce | $9.95 |
| Polpettine al Granchio Fresh crab cakes with lobster sauce, vegetable mirepoix, crispy capers and balsamic reduction | $10.95 |
| Antipasto della Casa A sampling of authentic Italian antipasti including: seasoned goat cheese rolled in smoked salmon, grilled scallops wrapped in pancetta, Tuscan melon with prosciutto, bruschetta al pomodoro, eggplant salad, grilled marinated artichoke, caprese, olives - for 2 or more | per person$11.95 |
| Insalata di Pollo dal Girarrosto Mixed greens, shredded rotisserie chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, shaved parmesan, tomatoes, garlic croutons; house vinaigrette | $10.95 |
MINESTRE E INSALATE
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| Minestrone di Verdure Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock | cup$4.95/ bowl$5.95 |
| Insalata al Balsamico Organic baby lettuces; balsamic vinaigrette | $5.95 |
| Insalata del Fornaio Mixed greens, garlic croutons and shaved parmesan; house vinaigrette | $5.95 |
| Insalata Ruchetta Sliced red and yellow tomatoes, wild arugula, red onions, olives, ricotta salata, red wine vinaigrette | $7.95 |
| Insalata di Bietole Organic red and gold beets with red wine vinegar, wild arugula, toasted walnuts and Asiago cheese; lemon-olive oil dressing | $6.95 |
| Insalata della Casa Chopped salad of romaine, radicchio, cannellini beans, avocado, tomato and cucumber with gorgonzola dressing | $7.95 |
PIZZA DAL FORNO A LEGNA
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| Pizza Margherita Mozzarella, oregano, tomato sauce, fresh basil | $9.95 |
| Pizza Vegetariana Baby artichokes, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil | $10.50 |
| Pizza Fradiavola Italian sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy pepperoncino oil | $10.95 |
| Pizza Cristina Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved parmesan, mushrooms and wild arugula, drizzled with white truffle oil | $11.95 |
| Calzone Folded pizza filled with mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, ham and tomato sauce | $11.50 |
PASTA
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| Capellini al Pomodoro Angel hair pasta, chopped tomatoes, marinara sauce and fresh basil | $9.95 |
| Fettuccine alla Bolognese Fresh egg pasta, traditional meat ragu and parmesan cheese | $11.95 |
| Penne Vecchia Genova Short pasta tubes tossed with ahi tuna, shrimp, pesto, chopped tomatoes and basil | $13.50 |
| Linguine Mare Chiaro Thin flat pasta with clams, mussels, prawns and scallops; seasoned with tomatoes, crushed red pepper, garlic and trebbiano wine | $16.95 |
| Gnocchi alla Sorrentina Housemade potato dumplings, marinara, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil | $12.95 |
| Cappellacci di Zucca Ravioli filled with butternut squash and walnuts; tomato sauce, brown butter, parmesan and crispy sage | $13.95 |
| Ravioli alla Lucana Ravioli filled with Italian sausage, ricotta, parmesan and fennel; fresh tomato sauce with imported peperoncino, pecorino pepato cheese and fresh basil | $14.50 |
| Turtei con Aragosta Ravioli filled with fresh Maine lobster and Il Fornaio bread topped with shrimp and diced tomato; lobster cream sauce | $17.95 |
| Lasagna Ferrarese Fresh egg pasta layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, parmesan and bechamel, baked in the wood-fired oven | $13.75 |
| Conchiglie al Pollo Shell pasta, chicken breast, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, pecorino cheese, roasted garlic, trebbiano wine | $13.95 |
GIRARROSTO, GRIGLIA E SPECIALITA
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| Pollo Toscano Rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes | $14.95 |
| Petto di Pollo al Peperoncino Grilled double chicken breast marinated with sage, rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper, white wine and Dijon mustard; served with Tuscan salad and roasted fingerling potatoes | $15.95 |
| Braciola di Maiale Center cut pork chop stuffed with asparagus, leeks, roasted garlic and smoked mozzarella; lemon and trebbiano wine sauce; served with fingerling potatoes and sauteed vegetables | $17.95 |
| Scaloppine ai Carciofi e Limone Thinly pounded veal sauteed with artichokes and lemon, served with fingerling potatoes and sauteed vegetables | $18.50 |
| Tagliata Chianina Beef tenderloin grilled rare and sliced, balsamic vinegar and green peppercorn sauce; served with organic braised greens and roasted fingerling potatoes | $19.95 |
Dinner
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ANTIPASTI
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| Rustichella Housemade flat bread topped with goat cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, basil, oregano; baked in the wood-fired oven | $8.95 |
| Carpaccio Melanzane Grilled eggplant, roasted red and yellow peppers, goat cheese, kalamata olives, basil, capers, balsamic reduction, extra-virgin olive oil | $7.95 |
| Carpaccio Thinly sliced raw beef, shaved grana, capers and wild arugula drizzled with lemon-olive oil | $9.95 |
| Tonna Alla Tartara Spicy ahi tuna tartar with sliced tomatoes, English cucumber, micro arugula, mustard and lemon vinaigrette; olive bread croutons | $11.95 |
| Calamaretti Fritti Baby squid, lightly floured and fried, served with marinara sauce | $9.95 |
| Grigliata Costa Smeralda Grilled scallops, calamari and shrimp served with parsley sauce | $10.95 |
| Polpettine al Granchio Fresh crab cakes with lobster sauce, vegetable mirepoix, crispy capers and balsamic reduction | $11.95 |
| Antipasto della Casa A sampling of authentic Italian antipasti including: seasoned goat cheese rolled in smoked salmon, grilled scallops wrapped in pancetta, Tuscan melon with prosciutto, bruschetta al pomodoro, eggplant salad, grilled marinated artichoke, caprese, olives - for 2 or more | per person$12.95 |
MINESTRE E INSALATE
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| Minestrone di Verdure Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock | $5.95 |
| Insalata al Balsamico Organic baby lettuces; balsamic vinaigrette | $6.75 |
| Insalata del Fornaio Mixed greens, garlic croutons and shaved parmesan; house vinaigrette | $6.95 |
| Insalata Ruchetta Sliced red and yellow tomatoes, wild arugula, red onions, olives, ricotta salata, red wine vinaigrette | $8.50 |
| Insalata di Bietole Organic red and gold beets with red wine vinegar, wild arugula, toasted walnuts and Asiago cheese; lemon-olive oil dressing | $7.75 |
| Insalata della Casa Chopped salad of romaine, radicchio, cannellini beans, avocado, tomato and cucumber with gorgonzola dressing | $8.95 |
PIZZA DAL FORNO A LEGNA
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| Pizza Margherita Mozzarella, oregano, tomato sauce, basil | $10.95 |
| Pizza Vegetariana Baby artichokes, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil | $11.50 |
| Pizza Fradiavola Italian sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy pepperoncino oil | $11.95 |
| Pizza Cristina Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved parmesan, mushrooms and wild arugula, drizzled with white truffle oil | $12.95 |
| Calzone Folded pizza filled with mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, ham and tomato sauce | $12.50 |
PASTA
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| Capellini al Pomodoro Angel hair pasta, chopped tomatoes, marinara sauce and fresh basil | $10.95 |
| Fettuccine alla Bolognese Fresh egg pasta, traditional meat ragu and parmesan cheese | $12.95 |
| Penne Vecchia Genova Short pasta tubes tossed with ahi tuna, shrimp, pesto, chopped tomatoes and basil | $14.50 |
| Linguine Mare Chiaro Thin flat pasta with clams, mussels, prawns and scallops; seasoned with tomatoes, crushed red pepper, garlic and trebbiano wine | $17.95 |
| Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina Housemade potato dumplings, marinara, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil | $13.95 |
| Cappellacci di Zucca Ravioli filled with butternut squash and walnuts; tomato sauce, brown butter, parmesan and crispy sage | $14.95 |
| Ravioli alla Lucana Ravioli filled with Italian sausage, ricotta, parmesan and fennel; fresh tomato sauce with imported peperoncino, pecorino pepato cheese and fresh basil | $15.50 |
| Turtei con Aragosta Ravioli filled with fresh Maine lobster and Il Fornaio bread topped with shrimp and diced tomato; lobster cream sauce | $18.95 |
| Lasagna Ferrarese Fresh egg pasta layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, parmesan and bechamel, baked in the wood-fired oven | $14.75 |
| Conchiglie al Pollo Shell pasta, chicken breast, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, pecorino cheese, roasted garlic, trebbiano wine | $14.95 |
GIRARROSTO, GRIGLIA E SPECIALITA
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| Pollo Toscano Rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes | $15.95 |
| Petto di Pollo al Peperoncino Grilled double chicken breast marinated with sage, rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper, white wine and Dijon mustard; served with organic braised greens and roasted fingerling potatoes | $17.95 |
| Braciola di Maiale Center cut pork chop stuffed with asparagus, leeks, roasted garlic and smoked mozzarella; lemon and trebbiano wine sauce; served with fingerling potatoes and sauteed vegetables | $19.95 |
| Scaloppine Ai Carciofi E Limone Thinly pounded veal saute´ed with artichokes and lemon, served with fingerling potatoes and sauteed vegetables | $18.95 |
| Tagliata Chianina Beef tenderloin grilled rare and sliced, balsamic vinegar and green peppercorn sauce; served with organic braised greens and roasted fingerling potatoes | $23.95 |
| Bistecca alla Fiorentina 22 ounce porterhouse beef steak, served with organic braised greens and roasted fingerling potatoes | $29.95 |
Dolci
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DOLCI
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| Crespelle con Vaniglia Crepes filled with apples and grappa infused pastry cream; vanilla gelato and caramel sauce | $7.50 |
| Crema al Doppio Gusto Fennel infused custard with chocolate mousse and caramelized sugar topping | $6.95 |
| Zabaione alla Gritti Chilled zabaione with fresh berries, Bellini sorbet, fresh whipped cream and amarena cherry | $6.95 |
| Tiramisù Lady fingers, rum, zabaione, Galbani mascarpone cheese, espresso, cocoa powder | $6.95 |
| Rosina al Cioccolato Chocolate mousse, fresh raspberries and sponge cake soaked with Triple Sec; served with orange crème anglaise | $6.95 |
| Affogato Al Caffe Espresso poured over two scoops of vanilla gelato and topped with fresh whipped cream | $5.95 |
| Gelati Misti Assortment of Italian ice creams | $5.95 |
| Crostata Di Frutta Fresh berry tart filled with pastry cream, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and sliced kiwi | $6.95 |
| Semifreddo Al Limone Soft frozen lemon custard with lemon zest, creme anglaise and raspberry sauce | $6.50 |
Cross Streets:
(bet. Hamilton & University Aves.)Neighborhood:
Palo AltoPhone:
650-853-3888Location(s)
- Il Fornaio
- 520 Cowper St.
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
