Il Fornaio Walnut Creek

1430 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
(925) 296-0100

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Italian & Local Wine Selections
Burrata Con Prosciutto
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Salmone Alla Griglia
Linguine Mare Chiaro
Linguine Mare Estate
Calamaretti Fritti
Fradiavola Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Chocolate Cake

Menu

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

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

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

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

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
Semifreddo al Vin Santo
semi-frozen vin santo wine custard with almond cantucci, chocolate sauce & candied orange peel

Girrarosto, Griglia e Specialita'
Pollo Toscano
free-range chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with sautéed haricots verts & 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
Pollo ai Funghi
chicken breast lightly pounded & roasted with mixed mushrooms & marsala wine sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Costata al Pepe*
grilled 8oz center-cut ribeye filet topped with creamy peppercorn brandy sauce; served with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes
Branzino al Limone*
mediterranean seabass fillet with white wine lemon caper butter sauce; served with sautéed haricots verts & roasted yukon gold 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
Cavolfiori
roasted cauliflower with roasted garlic & rosemary olive oil
Bruschette Assortite

Catering- Pasta
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
Rigatoni Bolognese
pasta tubes with traditional meat ragu & 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 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

Tiramisù
treviso-style tiramisù 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 & chocolate glaze

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Recent Reviews

My wife and I went there for the first time and had great service and great food. We had a couple glasses each of their Sangiovese wine to go with our Calamari appetizer, Gnocchi and a mixed seafood pasta, all of which was very tasty. We ended it with a shared chocolate Volcano for dessert. The service was very good and the place had a good vibe and ambiance. We will be back to enjoy more dishes of their nice menu.
November 2025
I have eaten at Il Fornaio's in Walnut Creek many times. It is consistently a wonderful experience. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is wonderful. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in an upscale Italian style. The service is always very good. I highly recommend Il Fornaio's for any occasion...business luncheon, special occasion or just to relax with friends over a good meal and a glass of wine.
October 2025
We were seated next to a window, and near the fireplace, making our experience warm & inviting; a quick little trip to Tuscany. . My salmon was perfectly prepared, as was my companions chicken Marsala. We both love that the vegetables made it a complete & delicious meal. The people who serve couldn't be sweeter. It's almost like having dinner with family , but without the work. Grateful to all at Il Fornio Walnut Creek. Andrea Turner
October 2025

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Il Fornaio Walnut Creek

1430 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 296-0100