ST CATHARINES

Select pizzas and pastas available on Tuesdays

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$15 PIZZAS/PASTAS

WINE WEDNESDAY

$30 Select Bottles of Wine on Wednesdays

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LUNCH MENU

Thursday to Sunday

300c Fourth Ave.
St Catharines, ON L2S 0E6

905-684-5000

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HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 11:30–9 p.m.

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Toronto’s popular IL FORNELLO Restaurant has finally come to St Catharines! Enjoy our famous Neapolitan-style pizzas, our wide selection of pastas, salads and entrées and, the most extensive vegan menu and gluten-free options you’ll find this side of the GTA. Our large, newly opened patio has lots of seating for walk-ins, and there are 80 more seats inside.

APPETIZERS

SCALLOPS G
Four seared scallops over a lemon asparagus puree finished with crispy pancetta and
brown butter reduction topped with fresh dill 20

GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE
Toasted garlic bread with mozzarella cheese 12

MEATBALL APPETIZER
Three house-made beef & ricotta meatballs in our Sugo di Pomodoro,
served with two pieces of garlic bread & topped with fresh basil & Grana Padano 15
additional piece 5

CALAMARI FRITTI G
Crispy fried calamari served with a lemon herb aioli and marinara sauce 18

ASPARAGUS PROSCIUTTO RICOTTA G
Grilled asparagus served on a bed of whipped marscapone finished with toasted pine nuts,
sliced prosciutto, balsamic glaze and a garlic whipped ricotta 16

MUSSELS G
Fresh mussels served in a spicy tomato broth OR a white
wine garlic broth. Served with grilled bread 22

ARANCINI G
Three arborio rice balls filled with spinach & ricotta, fried & finished with grated pecorino,
served with our Sugo di Pomodoro 14
additional piece 4

BRUSCHETTA
Sliced baguette with olive oil, garlic, marinated tomatoes finished with basil & Grana Padano 14

VEGAN CALAMARI G
Crispy fried hearts of palm served with a fresh lemon
cashew-herb aioli & marinara sauce 16

FRIED BOCCONCINI
Lightly breaded & fried bocconcini balls served with house-made tomato & red pepper jam 13

MARINATED OLIVES
Citrus & rosemary olives marinated in extra virgin olive oil 8

INSALATE

CAESAR G
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our house-made caesar dressing, bacon, garlic croutons,
topped with Grana Padano & served with grilled lemon 16

VEGAN AVOCADO CAESAR * V G
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our house-made lemon-based dressing, topped with an avocado
& our own plant based parmesan cheese 19

CAPRESE SALAD G
Bocconcini, basil and cherry tomatoes tossed drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze f
inished with crunchy malden salt. Served with crostini 15

ROMA SALAD
Mixed greens tossed in a balsamic dressing with fire roasted red peppers, red onions,
cucumber and house made croutons finished with grana padano 15

add: bacon bits 3 // 6 ox. grilled chicken breast 7 // tiger shrimp (4) 10 // anchovies 3 // meatballs (3) 9 // scallops 7

PASTA

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
White wine, parmesan cream sauce, fresh chives, Grana Padano 20

PENNE ALLA VODKA G
Vodka rosé sauce, cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano 22

SHRIMP SCAMPI
Linguini pasta dressed in a light garlic chilli oil sauce, topped with buttery sautéed shrimp
finished with fresh lemon and dill 26

PRIMAVERA
Sautéed Seasonal vegetables and penne tossed in light a garlic cream sauced garnished with fluffed pecorino 23

GNOCCHI ASIAGO
House made ricotta gnocchi in an asiago cream sauce, spinach, crispy shallots, Grana Padano 25

LINGUINI POLLO PESTO
Seasoned chicken, cherry tomatoes in a pesto cream sauce, topped with pine nuts & Grana Padano 25

SPICY PENNE
Spicy Sugo di Pomodoro, garlic, chillies, Grana Padano 18

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Sugo Di Pomodoro, three house-made meatballs, Grana Padano 22

LINGUINI DI MARE
Fresh shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, calamari in Sugo di Pomodoro 28

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PAPPARDELLE
Broad noodle pasta, crumbled Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions in white wine & garlic olive oil,
finished with Grana Padano & arugula 24

PENNE CAPRI
Seasoned chicken, mushrooms, spinach, garlic olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, Grana Padano 25

add
chicken 7 // italian sausage 4 // bacon 3 tiger shrimp (4) 8 // scallops 7
vegan chicken 8 // vegan italian sausage 8

substitute
gluten-free pasta 5

PIZZA

CHEESE
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella 17

MARGHERITA
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil 19

DIAVOLA
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, black olives, chillis, fresh basil 21

MUSHROOM TRUFFLE
Roasted garlic ricotta base with wild mushrooms,
fresh mozzarella, arugula, topped with truffle oil drizzle and Grana Padano 24

PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA
Basil pesto base, shredded mozzarella, seasoned chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes 24

PEPPERONI
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, cured pepperoni 19

VEGETARIAN
Pesto base with mozzarella, red onion, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach 19 (contains nuts)

PROSCIUTTO & ARUGULA
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, dressed arugula, Grana Padano 22

SAUSAGE & ONION
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, crumbled Italian sausage, caramelized onions & mushrooms 22

SICILIAN
San Marzano tomato sauce, sweet Italian sausage, spicy capicola ham, fontina, mozzarella,
fresh basil, Grana Padano 22

FIG & PROSCIUTTO
Mascarpone base with prosciutto, honey, figs, finished with shaved parmesan & arugula 24

CARNE
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, green pepper 22

add:
chicken 7 // Italian sausage 4 // bacon 3 // spicy salami 4 // spicy capicola 4
vegan chicken 8 // vegan italian sausage 8
green peppers 3 // black olives 3 // mushrooms 3 // onions 3 // cherry tomatoes 3

substitute:
gluten free dough 7 // fresh mozzarella 4 // plant-based mozzarella 3

MAINS

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Golden fried chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella & our Sugo di Pomodoro,
served with linguini, & topped with shaved Grana Padano 29

CHICKEN ASIAGO G
6oz chicken breast served with seasonal vegetables and fingerling potatoes finished with a honey tripplecrunch mustard glaze 32 (contains nuts)

VEAL CHOP G
9oz bone in Veal chop served with seasonal vegetables and fingerling potatoes finished
with a marsala cream sauce and fresh chopped chives 36

SALMON G
Seared Atlantic salmon served on puttanesca salad and seasonal vegetables dressed with lemon herb aioli 31

add: simple greens (mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, onions) 8

LUNCH MENU | THURS-SUN

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA SANDWICH
On a ciabatta bun with tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with mista salad or fries 16.95
add ons 2.50 each: sautéed onions, wild mushrooms, Canadian cheddar, sliced bacon, avocado, house made hot peppers

MEATBALL SANDWICH
Three house made meatballs on a baguette with tomato sauce and mozzarella,
served with mista salad or fries 13.95
add ons 2.50 each: sautéed onions, wild mushrooms, Canadian cheddar, sliced bacon, avocado, house made hot peppers

MINI PIZZA OF THE DAY
Served with mista salad 14.95

PLANT-BASED MENU

ANTIPASTO

GARLIC BREAD WITH VEGAN CHEESE
Toasted garlic bread with plant-based cheese 13

VEGAN CALAMARI
Crispy fried hearts of palm served with a fresh lemon cashew-herb aioli & marinara sauce 16

VEGAN BRUSCHETTA
Sliced baguette topped with olive oil, garlic, marinated tomatoes finished with basil 14

MARINATED OLIVES
Citrus & rosemary olives marinated in extra virgin olive oil 8

INSALATA

VEGAN AVOCADO CAESAR
Crisp romaine tossed in our house-made vegan lemon- cashew & herb dressing, topped
with an avocado & our own plant based parmesan cheese 19 (contains nuts)

VEGAN ROMA SALAD
Mixed greens tossed in a balsamic dressing with fire roasted red peppers, red onions,
cucumber and house made croutons 15

PASTA

VEGAN SPAGHETTI POMODORO
Our house-made tomato sauce, fresh basil 16

VEGAN FETTUCCINE FUNGHI
Cashew truffle cheese with a plant based cream sauce, sautéed spinach,
wild mushrooms, plant-based parmesan 23 *contains nuts

VEGAN PAPPARDELLE RAPINI & SAUSAGE
Broad noodle pasta in spicy garlic olive oil with Beyond Italian sausage, rapini, caramelized onions,
topped with plant-based Parmesan 24 (contains nuts)

VEGAN PRIMAVERA
Sautéed Seasonal vegetables and penne tossed in a vegan mantecare
finished with vegan cashew parm and fresh parsley 23 *contains nuts

VEGAN PENNE CAPRI
Vegan chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic olive oil, cherry tomatoes, plant-based parmesan 24 *contains nuts

VEGAN SPICY CASARECCIA
Spicy tomato sauce, garlic, chillies 18

VEGAN SPICY PENNE
Spicy Sugo di Pomodoro, garlic, chillies 18

PIZZA

VEGAN MARGHERITA PIZZA
San Marzano tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil 20

VEGAN MUSHROOM TRUFFLE PIZZA
Porcini & cashew base, plant-based mozzarella, mushrooms, arugula, topped with truffle oil drizzle
& plant-based parmesan 24 (contains nuts)

VEGAN PIZZA POLLO
San Marzano tomato sauce, vegan chicken, plant-based mozzarella, black olives, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil 24

VEGAN SAUSAGE PIZZA
San Marzano tomato sauce, vegan italian sausage, plant- based mozzarella, caramelized onions, green peppers 22

add:
vegan chicken 8 // vegan italian sausage 8
green peppers 3 // black olives 3 // mushrooms 3 // onions 3 // cherry tomatoes 3

substitute:
gluten-free dough 7 // gluten-free pasta 5

DESSERT

ORANGE CITRUS CAKE
Flourless fluffy orange citrus cake topped with a marscapone glaze and candied orange peel 12

CHOCOLATE TORTA
Flourless chocolate cake served with salted caramel drizzle and topped
with vanilla infused icing sugar 12

VEGAN BUDINO
Traditional Italian chocolate custard topped with vegan whipped topping,
coconut shavings and seasonal fruit 12

HOUSE MADE TIRAMISU
House-made with layers of coffee & liqueur soaked biscuits & mascarpone cheese 10

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TARTUFO
Creamy chocolate ice cream around a center of wild raspberry ice covered in imported cocoa powder 7

ICE CREAM OF THE DAY
Please ask your server 6

COFFEE & TEA

COFFEE 3

ESPRESSO 4 / double 5

LATTE/CAPPUCCINO 6
oak milk available add $1
served with almond biscotti

TEA 3
Orange Pekoe, Earl Greay, Chamomile, Mint, Herbal Lemon

DIGESTIVO

PORT 2 oz
Taylor Fladgate L.B.V 8.00

COGNAC 1 oz
Hennesy V.S. 10.00
Hennesy V.S.O.P 12.00
Remy Martin V.S.O.P. 16.00
Remy Martin X.O. 25.00

AMARO NONINO QUINTESSENTIA, Friuli 1 oz
Italian bitter liqueur with hints of caramel, vanilla & allspice 9

AMARO MONTENEGRO 1oz
Italian bitter liqueur flavoured with floral and citrus notes 8

CYNAR 1oz
Bittersweet, notes of caramel, toffee, cinnamon, and a bitter herbal finish 8

LUXARDO LEMONCELLO 1oz
Vibrant, refreshing, bright citrus notes and smooth, invigorating finish 7

RAMAZZOTTI SAMBUCCA 1oz
Intensely aromatic with classic black liquorice notes: viscous and sweet with anise and herbs dominating 7

SPECIALTY COFFEES

1.5 oz 10

SPANISH
Brandy, Kahlúa, coffee, whipped cream

B-52
Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, Bailey’s, coffee, whipped cream

BLUEBERRY TEA
Grand Marnier, Amaretto, Orange Pekoe

MONTE CRISTO
Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, Brandy, coffee, whipped cream

IRISH
Jameson Irish Whiskey, coffee, whipped cream

GROUP DINING: $29 or $49 SET MENUS

Option #1: Set Menu

$29/Guest plus 18% Gratuity.

TO START

Bread served warm with balsamic and EVOO

Antipasti

choice of:

MISTA SALAD
Mixed greens and marinated tomatoes with a balsamic vinaigrette.

CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine, house Caesar dressing, bacon, parmesan, and garlic croutons.

ARANCINI
(2 pieces) Arborio rice balls filled with spinach and ricotta, fried then finished with grated pecorino,
served with our sugo di pomodoro.

Entrees

choice of:

MARGHERITA PIZZA
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fettuccine tossed in a white wine, cream and butter sauce topped with parmesan and fresh chives.

PENNE CAPRI
Penne tossed with smoked chicken, mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes, tossed in a white wine garlic sauce.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Spaghetti tossed in our house made sugo di pomodoro, topped with three meatballs and shaved Grana Padano.

House brewed coffee and select teas included.

Option #2 Set Menu

$49/Guest plus 18% Gratuity.

TO START

Bread served warm with balsamic and EVOO

ANTIPASTI

MISTA SALAD
Mixed greens and marinated tomatoes with a balsamic vinaigrette.

CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine, house Caesar dressing, bacon, parmesan, and garlic croutons.

MARGHERITA PIZZA
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.

ENTREES

choice of:

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan, served on linguini pomodoro.

BRANZINO
Pan fried branzino, served on a white bean puree, with roasted leeks, dill, and fennel frond salad
and topped with a charred leek verde.

GNOCCHI ASIAGO
House-made ricotta gnocchi with an asiago cream sauce, spinach, crispy onions, and rosemary oil.

PENNE ALLA VODKA
Penne tossed in a tomato cream vodka sauce with cherry tomatoes, basil and shaved Grana Padano.

Dessert

TIRAMISU
House-made with layers of coffee & liqueur-soaked biscuits & mascarpone cheese.

House brewed coffee and select teas included.

DAILY HAPPY HOUR (2-5PM)

HALF-PRICED APPS

ARANCINI
Four arborio rice balls filled with spinach & ricotta, fried then finished with grated pecorino,
served with marinara sauce 7

BRUSCHETTA
Ciabatta toasted & topped with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano & basil
drizzled with argodolce 6

PESTO SHISHITO FRIES
Blistered shishito peppers & fries tossed with pesto, topped with Pecorino fluff & anchovy aioli 7.5

CALAMARI FRITTI
Crispy fried calamari with lemon herb aioli & marinara sauce 8

DRINK SPECIALS

APEROL SPRITZ 5oz
Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Slice 9

BELLINI 4.5oz
Prosecco, Peach Purée 8

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SOUR 2oz
Gin, Strawberry Purée, Rhubarb Syrup,
Lime Juice, Egg white, Angostura 10

HUGO 5oz
Gin, St. Germaine Elderflower, Prosecco,
Lime Juice, Soda, Fresh Mint 9

RED SANGRIA 6.5oz
Montepulciano, Triple Sec, Campari,
Lime, Orange, Strawberry, Sprite, Soda 10

WHITE SANGRIA 6.5oz
Pinot Grigio, Limoncello, Aperol, Peach,
Raspberry, Lemon, Sprite, Soda 10

DRAUGHT SPECIALS

Coors Light 6
Moretti 6

$15 PIZZA/PASTAS (TUESDAYS ONLY)

Tuesdays, dine in only
Please note that there are no substitutions
Additional toppings & gluten free crusts are extra

PIZZAS

CHEESE
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan

MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil

VEGETARIAN PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onion, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach

DIAVOLA
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chillies, black olives

PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni

VEGAN PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil

PASTAS

PENNE ALLA VODKA
Tomato & cream vodka sauce, cherry tomatoes, basil & shaved parmesan

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
White wine, cream & butter sauce, parmesan, fresh chives

SPICY CASARECCIA
Spicy Sugo di Pomodoro, garlic, chillies

VEGAN SPICY CASARECCIA
Spicy tomato sauce, garlic, chillies

VEGAN SPAGHETTI POMODORO
Our house-made tomato sauce, fresh basil

ADD ONS

& substitutions

smoked chicken 7 / crumbled sausage 4 / spicy salami 4
meatballs (3) 9 / prosciutto 4 / tiger shrimp (4) 8
bacon 3 / spicy capicola 4 / black olives 3 / green peppers 3
gluten free crust 5fresh mozzarella 4 / plant-based mozzarella 4 / goat cheese 3