Il Forno Italian Restaurant Southside

3615 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 607-6030

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Customers' Favorites

Michele's Famous Pasta Fagioli Soup
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp
Chicken Parmigiana with Pasta
Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Santino's Italian Sub
Classic House Salad
Eggplant Parmigiana
Cheese Pizza Slice
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Large Cheese Pizza

Menu

Caldi and Hot Sandwiches (Panini Sandwiches)
Parmigiana
Smothered with mozzarella and il Forno's marinara sauce, choose chicken, meatball, or eggplant.
Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Just like the Italian feasts. Served with mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Philly Cheese Steak
Served with provolone cheese, peppers, and onions.
Santino's Italian Sub
Ham, capicola, salami, and provolone cheese served with a side of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
Parmigiana-Veal
Smothered with mozzarella and il Forno's marinara sauce.
Hot Ham & Cheese Sub
Served with a side of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
Panini Il Forno
Grilled chicken breast smothered with mozzarella and roasted red peppers.

Freddi | Cold Sandwiches (Panini Sandwiches)
Santino's Italian Sub
Ham, capicola, salami, and provolone cheese served with a side of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Served with lay's chips
Caprese Panini
Fresh mozzarella with prosciutto ham, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze. Served with lay's chips
Cold Ham & Cheese Sub
Fresh mozzarella with prosciutto ham, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze. Served with lay's chips

Appetizers
Garlic Knots (6 pcs)
House-made dough, tied up, dipped in melted garlic butter straight from our oven.
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Breaded mozzarella cheese fried until golden brown served with il forno marinara sauce.
Side of Meatballs
Fried Calamari
Lightly coated and deep-fried until golden brown, served with il Forno's marinara sauce.
Antipasto Trio
Bruschetta, Caprese, and Italian rolled meats, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Bruschetta
Toasted Italian bread topped with a marinade of tomatoes, garlic, basil, and parmesan.
Side of Sausage
Caprese
Slices of mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic glaze, and olive oil.
Mussels Marinara
Mussels sautéed with white or red sauce, white wine, garlic, parsley, and a splash of marinara.

Insalate & Zuppe
Michele's Famous Pasta Fagioli (Cup)
A delicious Mediterranean rustic soup with root vegetables and hearty cannellini beans. Served with breadsticks. Bowl or cup.
Chef Salad
Ham, bacon, eggs, romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, provolone, onions, and mozzarella cheese.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with shavings of parmesan, and croutons.
House Salad (Small)
House salad with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumbers.
Antipasto Salad
Italian rolled meat, mixed greens, kalamata olives, and roasted red peppers.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and feta cheese.
Walnut Gorgonzola Salad
Mixed greens with gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, walnuts, and onions.
Classic House Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
Caesar Salad (Small)
Caesar salad with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumbers.

Entrées
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded then fried, topped with il Forno's marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then baked to perfection.
Chicken Piccata
Sautéed with white wine, fresh mushrooms, capers, and lemon butter.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded then fried, topped with il Forno's marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then baked to perfection.
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce.
Veal Piccata
Sautéed with white wine, fresh mushrooms, capers, and lemon butter.
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded then fried, topped with il Forno's marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then baked to perfection.
Chicken Francese
Lightly battered and sautéed in a lemon wine sauce.
Veal Francese
Lightly battered and sautéed in a lemon wine sauce.
Veal Marsala
Sauteed mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce.

Pizza
Build Your Own Pizza
Forno Supreme
Thin crust new york style pizza with pepperoni, bacon, green pepper, onion, and mushroom.
Pizza Bianca
White pizza with ricotta, mozzarella, oregano, and garlic.
Sicilian Pizza
Thick-crust cheese pizza. Please allow extra time when ordering.
Pizza Genovese
White pizza with sundried tomatoes, pesto sauce, and roasted red peppers.
Gourmet Veggie Pizza
New york style with broccoli, spinach, tomato, onion, roasted red pepper, and red sauce.
Clam Pie
White sauce pizza with sautéed clams.

Calzones & Strombolis
Cheese Calzone
Mozzarella and ricotta. Homemade pizza dough stuffed pocket topped with garlic, parmesan, and oregano, then baked to perfection. Extra sauce for an additional charge.
Meat Calzone
Sausage, pepperoni, ham, mozzarella, and ricotta. Homemade pizza dough stuffed pocket topped with garlic, parmesan, and oregano, then baked to perfection. Extra sauce for an additional charge.
Meat Stromboli
Sausage, pepperoni, ham, mozzarella, and ricotta. Homemade pizza dough stuffed pocket topped with garlic, parmesan, and oregano, then baked to perfection. Extra sauce for an additional charge.
Cheese Stromboli
Mozzarella. Homemade pizza dough stuffed pocket topped with garlic, parmesan, and oregano, then baked to perfection. Extra sauce for an additional charge.
Veggie Calzone
Mushroom, broccoli, spinach, mozzarella, and ricotta. Homemade pizza dough stuffed pocket topped with garlic, parmesan, and oregano, then baked to perfection. Extra sauce for an additional charge.
Veggie Stromboli
Mushroom, broccoli, spinach, and mozzarella. Homemade pizza dough stuffed pocket topped with garlic, parmesan, and oregano then baked to perfection. Extra sauce for an additional charge.

Pastabilities
Fettuccine Alfredo
Imported parmesan cheese sauce over fettuccine. Add shrimp, and chicken for an additional charge. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Lasagna
Pasta sheets with beef, sausage, and ricotta cheese in between topped with il Forno's marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Pasta Al Pomodoro
Choice of pasta with il Forno's marinara sauce. Add meatballs or Italian sausage for an additional charge. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Baked Ziti
Short tube pasta baked with mozzarella, imported parmesan, and ricotta cheese in il Forno's marinara sauce. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Stuffed Shells
Large shell-shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with our homemade marinara sauce then baked to perfection. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Penne Alla Vodka
Flavored with vodka in a pink cream sauce and prosciutto ham. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Penne Alla Arrabbiata
Penne pasta in a spicy il Forno's marinara sauce topped with fresh basil and imported parmesan cheese. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Potato dumplings sautéed with mozzarella and fresh basil in il Forno's marinara sauce then baked to perfection. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Pasta Frutti Di Mare
Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari with pasta in white or red sauce. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Manicotti
Crêpes filled with ricotta cheese baked with marinara sauce and smothered with mozzarella cheese. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Cheese Ravioli
Homemade pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and il Forno's marinara sauce. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Penne with Garlic and Broccoli
Penne pasta with grilled chicken and broccoli in a light garlic and olive oil sauce. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Linguine with Clams
This classic tosses chopped clams and linguine pasta in a buttery white wine sauce or red sauce. Served with a breadstick. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce with pasta.
Penne Alla Bella Donna
Forno's marinara sauce with gaeta olives, anchovies, and capers.

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Recent Reviews

Real, old fashioned, family Italian. Staff was super friendly and attentive, manager walked around constantly to make sure everyone was happy. Food came out real fast, and delicious. Place was packed.
July 2026
I will recommend this place forever! Omg. We went here before a murder mystery party with a party of 20, and they were so accommodating!!! Our waitress was so sweet and attentive. The food came out quick and fresh! We couldn’t stop raving about the chicken parm and pasta with vodka sauce! Everything was fresh and delicious. The white and red sangria pitchers were so worth it. We will only come here now before a party. We tried another Italian place before this, and let’s just...
June 2026
We have come here every year for a competition were a apart of and it never misses the service from Lexy this was the second year we got her and its awesome. Highly recommend and ask for Lexy when you go
May 2026

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Il Forno Italian Restaurant Southside

3615 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 607-6030