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LUNCH SPECIALS
Served daily 11:00 to 3:00


HAND TOSSED PIZZA
Fresh Tomato and Basil
Premium Pepperoni
Strega Nonna
Harry's Bar
Margherita
Classico Combination
Capice (KA-PEESH)
Scampi Gamberetti
Stromboli / Florentine
Una Grande Pollo
Ciao
Pollo Alfredo


PASTA
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Linguini Pesto
Penne with Italian Sausage
Rainbow Tortellini
Penne All' Arrabiatta
Portobella Mushroom Ravioli
Fettuccini con Pollo
Meat Lover's Lasagna
Ravioli with Red or Cream Sauce
Artichoke & Spinach Ravioli
Naughty Pasta
Butternut Squash Ravioli


SMALL PLATES & STARTERS

PANKO CRUSTED AHI
panko crusted ahi, fried and sliced with a wasabi pesto aoili, balsamic reduction

SLIDERS
homemade focaccia rolls, fresh ground chuck, dijonaise gouda cheese, sauteed onions, shoestring fries

MEATBALL SLIDERS
homemade focaccia rolls, meatballs, mozzarella cheese, parmesan, spicy arrabiatta sauce, shoestring fries

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED PRAWNS
with herb garlic butter, over sauteed spinach & linguini

PESTO RISOTTO BALLS
stuffed with mozzarella, served with marinara sauce

TWO BACON WRAPPED DAYBOAT SCALLOPS
with apricot chutney and field greens

GRILLED MARINATED VEGETABLES
green beans, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, eggplant with herbs and marinara sauce

CALAMARI FRITTI
We'd call it squid but then nobody would order it and you'd miss out on how good we make it.

EGGPLANT FRITTI
breaded and fried eggplant baked with marinara sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, scribbled with pesto aioli

OVEN ROASTED ARTICHOKE
with tarragon sour cream pesto aoili

BOWL of CLAMS & MUSSELS
served with garlic bread & garlic butter dunk

ORIGINAL GARLIC CHIPS
a thin crust with mozzarella cheese and garlic butter

PIZZA SKINS
pizza crust with mashed potatoes, bacon bits, mozzarella and cheddar cheese served with ranch dip and chives

CAPRESE SALAD
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella , basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction
( SEASONAL )

MINESTRONE SOUP
with housemade garlic grissini
(vegetarian)

CREAMY TOMATO SOUP
topped with fresh diced tomato and basil

GRILLED ANGUS FILET MIGNON
topped with shitake mushroom chardonnay sauce, served with rosemary roasted potatoes

BLACKENED SALMON FILET
with chardonnay cream sauce over fettuccini

SALADS
with grilled chicken breast add $5.00|with sauteed garlic shrimp add $6.00|with grilled salmon fillet or
with panko crusted ahi add $14.00 | with calamari add $5.00

SKIRT STEAK SALAD
marinated skirt steak sliced over mixed greens, with balsamic vinaigrette*, crispy onion strings, bleu cheese crumbles and roma tomatoes

PANKO CRUSTED AHI SALAD
with baby spinach, wasabi pesto dressing, roasted red peppers, toasted macadamia nuts, sesame seeds and a balsamic soy reduction

SPRING SALAD
mixed greens, feta cheese, dried cranberries and pinenuts, with cherry-hazelnut vinaigrette*

SPINACH SALAD
feta and pinenuts, tossed with smoked pepper bacon & caramelized onion dressing

CARAMELIZED APPLE SALAD
with walnuts, bleu cheese, mixed greens and raspberry vinaigrette*

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM
with baby spinach, roasted red peppers, feta, roma tomatoes and basil pesto aioli

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SALAD
smoked pepper bacon, calamata olives, roma tomatoes, onion, mixed greens, and honey mustard dressing
* made with pasteurized liquid eggs

SANDWICHES
(made on house made focaccia - except panini)

TURKEY BREAST PANINI
on grilled sourdough with smoked gouda, roasted red peppers, smoked bacon, and pesto aoili, served with french fries

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM
with basil pesto aioli, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, mixed greens and roma tomatoes, served with mixed greens salad with bleu cheese & walnuts

GRILLED SALMON
with onion, tomato, romaine, lemon dill aioli, served with mixed greens salad with bleu cheese & walnuts

FILET MIGNON
with dijonaise, tomato, crispy onion strings, served with french fries

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
with pepper bacon, tomatoes, mixed greens, and honey mustard dressing, served with french fries

CHEESEBURGER
ground chuck with pepper jack cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, mixed greens, and honey mustard dressing, served with french fries

ROASTED GARLIC and CHICKEN
with pepper jack cheese and cream sauce, served with french fries


PASTAS
add to any pasta grilled chicken breast add $5.00|with sauteed garlic shrimp add $6.00|with grilled salmon fillet or
with panko crusted ahi add $14.00 | with calamari add $5.00

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH RAVIOLI
with prosciutto, chicken, sundried tomato and sage in a lemon cream sauce

SPAGHETTI POMODORO
tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS
in a chianti tomato sauce with portobello mushrooms and vegetables

PENNE all' ARRABBIATA
olive oil, garlic, bacon, tomatoes, red pepper flakes

CHEESE RAVIOLI with RED SAUCE
garlic, capers, and calamata olives

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
with browned butter sauce, balsamic reduction, pine nuts, dried cranberries, and candied pecans

CHEESE RAVIOLI with CREAM SAUCE
smoked pepper bacon and sundried tomatoes

RAINBOW TORTELLINI
mushrooms and bacon in a cream sauce

PENNE with ITALIAN SAUSAGE
spicy chianti tomato sauce, red onions and garlic

FETTUCCINE CON POLLO
chicken breast, marinated artichoke hearts, and sundried tomatoes in a cream sauce

LINGUINI PESTO
b asil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan and Romano cheese, topped with pinenuts, fresh tomatoes

NAUGHTY PASTA
one night peter was eating spaghetti with meat sauce and two meatballs on top, Jodie looks o ver and says,” That’s so naughty, I want that, but add f resh ricotta.” So that’s what we did and that’s what we called it.


HOUSE SPECIALTIES & SEAFOOD

MEAT LOVER'S LASAGNA
sausage, prosciutto, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach , mushrooms, topped with marinara

PICCATA
breasts of chicken or veal medallions sauteed with lemon, butter, capers, and artichoke hearts, flamed with white wine and served over fettuccine and garlic green beans

SCALOPPINE alla CLASSICO
breasts of chicken or veal medallions sauteed with garlic, bacon, and mushrooms, flamed with marsala wine and served over fettuccine and garlic green beans
chicken $18 veal $23

PARMIGIANA
eggplant, veal medallions or chicken breasts, lightly breaded, baked with marinara and mozzarella, and served with spaghetti

GRILLED SALMON FILET
with mustard dill cream sauce, zucchini and mashed potatoes

SCAMPI AL FORNO
sauteed jumbo prawns with linguini and mixed vegetables in a garlic butter chardonnay sauce

CIOPPINO
shrimp, clams, mussels, and salmon in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic bread

LINGUINI del PESCATORE
clams, mussels, shrimp, mushrooms, and spinach with a lemon wine butter sauce

GRILLED SALMON FILET
with mustard dill cream sauce, zucchini and mashed potatoes

PARMESAN CRUSTED HALIBUT
chardonnay-cream sauce, with sautéed baby spinach, lemon risotto


HAND TOSSED PIZZAS

FRESH TOMATO and FRESH BASIL
with roma tomato sauce

UNA GRANDE POLLO
chicken, prosciutto, tomato, crumbled bacon, chives mozzarella, ranch sauce

PREMIUM PEPPERONI
with spicy sauce

HARRY'S BAR
sausage, mushrooms, gorgonzola, roasted red peppers, basil, mozzarella, roma tomato sauce

STREGA NONNA
extra thin crust, prosciutto, sausage, salami, basil mozzarella, red pepper flakes, spicy tomato sauce

CIAO
marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers chicken, olives, tomato, mozzarella, pesto sauce

FLORENTINE
marinated artichoke hearts, red onion, red and yellow peppers, mozzarella and basil pesto sauce

CAPICE (ka-peesh)
salami, sausage, olives, cheddar cheese, mozzarella and spicy sauce

SCAMPI GAMBERETTI
shrimp, tomato, basil, mozzarella, garlic butter (Scampi Gamberetti played for the Cubs in 1952)

POLLO ALFREDO
grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, mushrooms, spinach mozzarella, alfredo sauce

MARGHERITA
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil

STROMBOLI
Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, mushrooms

CLASSICO COMBINATION
Sausage, pepperoni, red onion, mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, and spicy sauce


SWEETS

TIRAMISU
ladyfingers soaked in Myer's rum & espresso, layered between sweetened mascarpone and sprinkled with chocolate shavings

CLASSICO CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich and moist, layered with white chocolate ganache and chocolate ganache

CREME BRULEE
caramelized vanilla custard

HOUSEMADE CHEESECAKE
prepared in the classic tradition with caramel

***All menu items and prices are subject to change with out notice.
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Il Forno Classico
2121 Gold River Centre Lane #10
Gold River, CA 95670
916-858-0651

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Website

https://www.ilfornoclassico.com/

Neighborhood

Gold River

Cuisine

Italian
Seafood
Steaks
Wine Bars

Take Out

No

Catering

No

Online Ordering

No

Ambience

Casual Elegant

Dress

Casual Dress

Reservations

Recommended

Parking

Large Public Lot

Payment Methods

Most Major Credit Cards

Features

Bar / Lounge
Bar Dining
Beer
Extensive Wine List
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Outdoor Seating and Dining
Patio
Special Events
Take Out
Wheel Chair Access
Wine
Wine Bars
Wine Makers Dinner
Wine Shops