Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach

1800 Rosecrans Ave Bldg. F, Manhattan Beach
(310) 725-9555

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Customers' Favorites

Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Burrata Con Prosciutto
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Salmone Alla Griglia
Filetto Al Vino Rosso
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Calamaretti Fritti
Cannoli Siciliani
Insalata Cesarina

Menu

Appetizers
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
Carpaccio
thinly sliced raw certified piedmontese beef, shaved grana padano, capers & wild arugula; drizzled with lemon olive oil
Cavolfiori
roasted cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil

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
Minestrone(cup)
Seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock Cal/70

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
Fusilloni
large corkscrew pasta with roasted tomato sauce & burrata
Ravioli do Magro al Limone
ravioli filled with rainbow chard, kale, onions & pecorino cheese; tossed with creamy lemon vellutata
Linguine Mare Chiaro
thin pasta with clams, mussels, prawns & scallops in roasted cherry tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic & trebbiano wine

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

Girrarosto, Griglia e Specialita'
Pollo ai Funghi
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Salmone alla Griglia
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sautéed spinach & roasted 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
Costata al Pepe*
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy peppercorn brandy sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed 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

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

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

Catering- Pasta
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
Rigatoni alla Vodka
pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-tomato cream sauce & grana padano

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
Salmone alla Griglia*
grilled norwegian salmon with lemon & extra-virgin olive oil; served with sauteed spinach & roasted yukon gold potatoes
Pollo Toscano
free-range chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with sautéed haricots verts & yukon gold potatoes
Pollo ai Funghi
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed 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

This place is always good. It has great food and drinks. The pastas and breads are amazing. The chicken dishes are amazing too. The salads were delectable and healthy. Good place to eat lunch .
November 2025
I find this restaurant is hit or miss. I've had their tagliatelle bolognese last year and it was great. I just had it again Saturday night and was very dissatisfied. The pasta was overcooked and the bolognese was only browned meat; no tomato sauce at all. It was dry; pasta and meat, that's it. I asked for extra sauce and it took forever. Our waiter was nice but said the kitchen had to heat extra sauce. I asked for both marinara (which I've asked for extra before...
November 2025
My experience was overall very good. The dishes had great flavor and were clearly made with care. There were a couple of small delays with service, but the staff was friendly and made sure everything turned out right. The atmosphere was cozy, and I left feeling satisfied. I would visit again. Every dish had rich flavor, and you can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they prepare. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to anyone who loves good Italian food. -RCJ
November 2025

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Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach

1800 Rosecrans Ave Bldg. F, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 725-9555