ST CATHARINES

Select pizzas and pastas available on Tuesdays only

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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

GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE
Toasted garlic bread with mozzarella cheese 12

ARANCINI
Four arborio rice balls filled with spinach & ricotta, fried & finished with grated pecorino,
served with our Sugo di Pomodoro 14

CALAMARI FRITTI
Crispy fried calamari served with a lemon herb aioli & marinara sauce 16

MEATBALL APPETIZER
Four house-made beef & ricotta meatballs in our Sugo di Pomodoro, served with
two pieces of garlic bread & topped with fresh basil & Grana Padano 16

MUSSELS G
Fresh mussels served in a spicy tomato broth OR a white wine garlic broth. Served with grilled bread 23

FRIED BOCCONCINI
Lightly breaded & fried bocconcini balls servedwith a house made tomato & red pepper jam 13

BRUSCHETTA
Grilled ciabatta topped with our house made basil paste, garlic & olive oil marinated tomatoes,
Grana Padano & an aged balsamic glaze 14

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

FRIED EGGPLANT PARM
Breaded & lightly fried eggplant parm served with a parmesan cream & pesto sauce 18

FORNELLO CHARCUTERIE G
Sharable board of prosciutto, capicola, soppressata, Fior Di Latte & fontina, s
erved with seasonal pickled vegetables, seasonal compote & grilled bread 29

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

KALE SALAD V G
Fresh kale mixed in a lemon garlic vinaigrette with pickled carrots, watermelon radish
& topped with crispy chickpeas 18

FENNEL SALAD * V G
Sliced fennel & mixed greens tossed in a white wine vinaigrette with segments of oranges,
black olives, pistachio & mint 19

add: bacon bits 3 // 6 ox. grilled chicken breast 7 // tiger shrimp (4) 8 // anchovies 3 // meatballs (3) 9

PASTA

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

PENNE ALLA VODKA G
Vodka rosé sauce, cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano 21

TORTELLONI BRODO
Ricotta-stuffed tortelloni in house-made parmesan brodo with mushrooms & leeks, Grana Padano 23

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

GNOCCHI ASIAGO
House made ricotta gnocchi in an asiago cream sauce, spinach, crispy shallots, Grana Padano 24

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

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

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

PENNE CAPRI G
Smoked chicken, mushrooms, spinach, garlic olive oil, cherry tomatoes, white wine, Grana Padano 24

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
House-made Bolognese, Grana Padano 24

FETTUCCINE FLORENTINE *
White pesto with smoked chicken, spinach, topped with pickled chilis & Grana Padano 24

SEAFOOD LINGUINI G
Fresh shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, calamari in Sugo di Pomodoro 28

VEGAN PASTA

VEGAN SPAGHETTI POMODORO G
Sugo di Pomodoro, fresh basil 16

VEGAN FETTUCCINE FUNGHI * G
House-made porcini plant-based cream sauce, sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms,
topped with plant-based Parmesan 23

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

VEGAN SPICY CASARECCIA G
Spicy Sugo di Pomodoro, garlic, chillies 18

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

add: smoked chicken 7 // Italian sausage 4 // bacon 3 // tiger shrimp (4) 8
vegan Heura Chicken 8 // vegan Beyond Italian Sausage 8
substitute: gluten free pasta 5

PIZZA

CHEESE
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella 16

MARGHERITA
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil 17

DIAVOLA
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, black olives, chillis, fresh basil 20

MUSHROOM
Roasted garlic ricotta base with wild mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, arugula, Grana Padano 20

CARCIOFI *
White pesto base, artichokes, roasted red peppers, black olives 20

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

PEAR & GORGONZOLA *
Mascarpone base, toasted pears, caramelized onions, gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, arugula 23

PEPPERONI
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, cured pepperoni 17

VEGETARIAN *
Pesto base with mozzarella, red onion, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach 18

PROSCIUTTO & ARUGULA
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, dressed arugula, Grana Padano 20

SAUSAGE & ONION
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, crumbled Italian sausage, caramelized onions & mushrooms 21

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 23

VEGAN PIZZA

VEGAN MARGHERITA PIZZA
San Marzano tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil 18

VEGAN SAUSAGE PIZZA
San Marzano tomato sauce, Beyond Italian Sausage, plant-based mozzarella,
caramelized onions, green peppers 22

VEGAN MUSHROOM PIZZA *
Porcini & cashew base, plant-based mozzarella, mushrooms, arugula, plant-based parmesan 22

VEGAN PIZZA POLLO
San Marzano tomato sauce, Heura chicken, plant-based mozzarella, black olives,
cherry tomatoes, fresh basil 23

add: smoked chicken 7 // Italian sausage 4 // bacon 3 // spicy salami 4 // spicy capicola 4
vegan Heura Chicken 8 // vegan Beyond Italian Sausage 8
green peppers 3 // black olives 3 // mushrooms 3 // onions 3
substitute: gluten free dough 5 // fresh mozzarella 4 // goat cheese 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 26

CHICKEN ASIAGO * G
Chicken breast stuffed with asiago, spinach, caramelized onions, served with creamy polenta,
seasonal vegetables, finished with a pesto cream 32

BRANZINO G
Pan fried branzino, served with a creamy white bean puree & roasted leeks,
topped with a charred leek verde & a dill & pickled chili fennel fronds garnish 31

LAMB SHANK G
Slow cooked braised lamb shank served with a creamy polenta & seasonal vegetable 34

add: simple greens (mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, onions) small 8 // large 12

LUNCH MENU | THURS-SUN

PRIME RIB BURGER
8oz prime rib burger on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles,
IL FORNELLO special sauce, served with fries or mista salad 14.95
add ons 2.50 each: sautéed onions, wild mushrooms, Canadian cheddar, sliced bacon, avocado, house made hot peppers

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

PASTA

add plant-based Heura chicken 8

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

VEGAN PISTACHIO PESTO SPAGHETTI
Pistachio pesto, roasted fennel, arugula & plant based parmesan 22 *contains nuts

VEGAN PENNE CAPRI
Heura chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato, olive oil, garlic, plant-based parmesan 24
*contains nuts

VEGAN SPICY CASARECCIA
Spicy tomato sauce, garlic, chillies 18

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

VEGAN PAPPARDELLE RAPINI & SAUSAGE
Rapini, Beyond Italian sausage, caramelized onions, chili flakes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil,
plant-based parmesan 24 *contains nuts

PIZZA

add plant-based Heura chicken 8

VEGAN MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil 18

VEGAN SAUSAGE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, caramelized onions, Beyond Italian Sausage,
green peppers 22

VEGAN PIZZA POLLO
Tomato sauce, plant-based mozzarella, Heura chicken, black olives, cherry tomatoes, basil 23

VEGAN MUSHROOM PIZZA
Truffle cashew cheese, plant-based mozzarella, mushrooms, arugula 22
*contains nuts

DESSERT

LEMON MOUSSE CAKE
Zesty lemon mousse with tangy lemon curd all surrounded by light layered vanilla cake 9

RED VELVET CAKE
Moist velvet cake with a touch of cocoa layered with cream cheese icing 9

BROWNIE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Walnut brownie base, vanilla cheesecake, chocolate ganache, homemade brownies and buttery thick caramel 9

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

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (vegan) 7
with vegan chocolate ice cream add 3

COFFEE & TEA

COFFEE / TEA 3

ESPRESSO 3 / double 4

LATTE/CAPPUCCINO 4
substitute plant based milk add 1
*served with almond biscotti

AFTER DINNER

PORT 2 oz
Taylor Fladgate L.B.V 8.00
Taylor Fladgate 10 year 10.00

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

SPECIALTY COFFEES

1.5 oz 9

SPANISH
Brandy, Kahlúa, coffee, whipped cream

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

BLUEBERRY TEA
Grand Marnier, Amaretto, tea

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