Il Fornaio Irvine

18051 Von Karman Ave, Irvine
(949) 261-1444

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Italian & Local Wine Selections
Grigliata Di Pesce Misto
Burrata Con Prosciutto
Casarecce Al Pomodoro
Linguine Mare Chiaro
Salmone Alla Griglia
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Calamaretti Fritti
Pizza Margherita
Cannoli Siciliani

Menu

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Rigatoni alla Vodka
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & grana padano
Tagliatelle Bolognese
egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & grana padano
Risotto o Casteddu'
carnaroli rice with shrimp, crab, tomato, dill, smoked salmon oil, grana padano & trebbiano wine
Margherita
mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
Casarecce al Pesto e Pollo
short pasta twists with sautéed chicken, sundried tomatoes & traditional pesto cream

A Taste Of Sicily
Prezzo Fisso for 2
Savor the Traditional Flavors of Sicily with this 5-Course Meal To Go for 2. Available for pickup & delivery. Prezzo Fisso Speciale Includes: Zuppa di Fave (2 cups) fava bean soup with wild fennel, onions & extra-virgin olive oil; topped with crispy leeksMelanzane Infornatethinly sliced & lightly fried eggplant layered with mozzarella & tomato sauce; topped with basil & grana padano & baked in the ovenRisotto o Casteddu'carnaroli rice with shrimp, crab, tomato, dill, smoked salmon oil, grana padano & trebbiano wineScaloppine Conca d'Orosautéed thinly sliced veal topped with mozzarella, eggplant & tomatoes & finished with basil-olive oil; served with sautéed broccoliniCannoli Sicilianicannoli filled with sheep's milk ricotta, candied orange, bittersweet chocolate & pistachios Freshly Baked Bread
Melanzane Infornate
thinly sliced & lightly fried eggplant layered with mozzarella & tomato sauce; topped with basil & grana padano & baked in the oven
Zuppa di Fave
fava bean soup with wild fennel, onions & extra-virgin olive oil; topped with crispy leeks
Risotto o Casteddu'
carnaroli rice with shrimp, crab, tomato, dill, smoked salmon oil, grana padano & trebbiano wine
Scaloppine Conca d'Oro
sautéed thinly sliced veal topped with mozzarella, eggplant & tomatoes & finished with basil-olive oil; served with sautéed broccolini
Cannoli Siciliani
cannoli filled with sheep's milk ricotta, candied orange, bittersweet chocolate & pistachios

Appetizers
Pinsa
light & crispy flatbread topped with amatriciana sauce, provola affumicata, pork guanciale & fresh basil
Fiori di Zucca
fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano; served with tartar sauce & spicy marinara
Calamaretti Fritti
baby squid, lightly floured & deep fried; served with spicy marinara
Bruschette Assortite
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata; roasted cherry tomatoes; basil pesto & stracciatella cheese
Burrata con Prosciutto
imported burrata with prosciutto, arugula, ciabatta croutons & basil olive oil
Cavolfiori
roasted cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil
Piatto di Salumi
sliced meats including mortadella with pistachios, prosciutto di parma & spicy salame; served with caponata, stracciatella cheese, grilled ciabatta & marinated olives
Carpaccio
thinly sliced raw certified piedmontese beef, shaved grana padano, capers & wild arugula; drizzled with lemon olive oil
Polpettine
beef meatballs baked in tomato sauce; topped with fresh ricotta & grana padano
Tartara di Tonno*
ahi tuna, white balsamic dressing, avocado, spring onions & micro arugula; served with grilled ciabatta

Insalate - Salads
Insalata Cesarina
romaine lettuce, grana padano & croutons with housemade caesar dressing
Insalata Bietole
organic red & gold beets with red wine vinaigrette, wild arugula, toasted walnuts, goat cheese & lemon-olive oil dressing
Minestrone di Verdure (bowl)
seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock
Insalata Regina
wild arugula, couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers & raisins with lemon-olive oil dressing
Caprese Tradizionale
sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & mixed olives; drizzled with basil olive oil
Insalata di Pere
baked pear salad with organic baby lettuces, seedless red grapes, gorgonzola, pecans & pomegranate dressing
Minestrone(cup)
Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock Cal/70

Pizza
Margherita
mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano & fresh basil
Fradiavola
mozzarella, italian sausage, tomato sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions & spicy peperoncino
Cristina
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved grana padano, mushrooms & wild arugula; drizzled with white truffle oil
Capricciosa
mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, tomato sauce & oregano
Parmigiana
provola affumicata, tomato sauce, grilled eggplant, grana padano & fresh basil

Pasta Fresca
Rigatoni alla Vodka
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce & grana padano
Tagliatelle Bolognese
egg pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu & grana padano
Casarecce al Pesto e Pollo
short pasta twists with sautéed chicken, sundried tomatoes & traditional pesto cream
Lasagna Ferrarese
pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano & béchamel; baked in the oven
Fusilloni
large corkscrew pasta with roasted tomato sauce & burrata
Linguine Mare Chiaro
thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & trebbiano wine
Ravioli do Magro al Limone
ravioli filled with rainbow chard, kale, onions & pecorino cheese; tossed with creamy lemon vellutata
Amatriciana
pasta tubes with pork guanciale in a lightly spiced tomato sauce with basil, onions & calabrian peperoncino; tossed with pecorino
Ravioli Lucana
spinach ravioli filled with italian sausage, ricotta, grana padano & fennel; topped with fresh tomatoes, spicy tomato sauce, imported peperoncino & stracciatella cheese

Dolci
Tiramisù
treviso-style tiramisu` with ladyfingers soaked in rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone & topped with a dusting of cocoa powder
Setteveli
chocolate sponge cake layered with chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline and chocolate glaze
Spumone Gelato
strawberry, chocolate hazelnut & pistachio gelato folded together with cherries, chocolate chips & pistachios; served with raspberry & chocolate sauce
Semifreddo di Tozzetti
semi-frozen vin santo wine custard with almond cantucci, chocolate sauce & candied orange peel

Girrarosto, Griglia e Specialita'
Pollo ai Funghi
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Pollo Toscano
free-range chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with sautéed haricots verts & yukon gold potatoes
Branzino al Limone*
mediterranean seabass fillet with white wine lemon caper butter sauce; served with sautéed haricots verts & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Grigliata di Pesce Misto*
mixed grill of fish fillet, scallops & prawns, topped with lemon-olive oil sauce; served with sautéed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Salmone alla Griglia
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sautéed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Costata al Pepe*
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy peppercorn brandy sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Braciola di Maiale
roasted pork chop wrapped with pancetta in a white wine demi-glace; served with pear-mustard compote & roasted yukon gold potatoes

Family Feast
Famiglia Feast Pizza Pronta (serves 4)
Features 2 Pizzas of your choice & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramisù
Famiglia Feast Contadina (serves 4)
Features Pollo Toscano & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramisù
Famiglia Feast Pescatora(serves 4)
Features Salmone alla Griglia* & includes Insalata Cesarina, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Bread & Tiramisù

Catering - Antipasti
Bruschette Assortite
Cavolfiori
roasted cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil

Catering- Pasta
Rigatoni alla Vodka
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-tomato cream sauce & grana padano
Rigatoni Bolognese
pasta tubes with traditional meat ragu & grana padano
Lasagna Ferrarese
pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, grana padano & bechamel; baked in the oven
Fusilloni
large corkscrew pasta with roasted tomato sauce & burrata

Catering - Insalate
Insalata Cesarina
romaine lettuce, grana padano & croutons with housemade caesar dressing
Insalata Regina
wild arugula, couscous, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers & raisins with lemon-olive oil dressing (vegan)

Catering - Pizza
Catering Pizzas (Select 6)
Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough.Select 6 pizzas for $115

Catering - Girrarosto e Griglia
Pollo ai Funghi
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Pollo Toscano
free-range chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with sautéed haricots verts & yukon gold potatoes
Salmone alla Griglia*
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sauteed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Filetto di Costata*
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy peppercorn brandy sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes

Catering - Dolci

Setteveli
chocolate sponge cake layered with chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline & chocolate glaze
Tiramisù
treviso-style tiramisù with ladyfingers soaked in rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone & topped with a dusting of cocoa powder

Utensils
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Recent Reviews

Had an excellent meal, as always. Food was well designed and prepared and enjoyed the different dishes from areas of Italy. My family has been coming to Il Fornaio since it opened and they have never disappointed.
October 2025
II Fornaio continues to be consistent. Staff were appropriately attentive and responded to our requests for seating and food preparation. Disappointed that bread was served, and charged for without our request. Pear salad was especially good, and Cristina pizza is still a favorite.
October 2025
Ate on the dining patio at sunset...it was so pleasant and a beautiful fall evening. Outdoor heaters are available if needed. Food is divine (carbonara, gnocchi and seafood pasta) and the cocktail list fun. Shared two desserts with my two friends and I highly recommend the dark chocolate gelato! Service is timely and food arrive hot or cold as demanded by the dish. Our server was very helpful in describing the menu and cocktail list. NO complaints.
October 2025

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Il Fornaio Irvine

18051 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 261-1444