Michele Pugliese at Il Forno Restaurant in Lakeland, Florida
 
Owner - Michele Pugliese
   
 
   
 
Nila & Michele
 
Nila & Michele Pugliese
   
 
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Il Forno Menu

 
 
 
 

APPETIZERS

Fried Calamari $7.65
Lightly coated and deep-fried until golden brown, served with Il Forno marinara sauce
Mussels Marinara $7.95
Mussels sauteed with white wine, garlic, parsley and a splash of marinara.
Mozzarella In Carrozza $5.95
Breaded mozzarella cheese fried until golden brown, served with Il Forno marinara sauce
Bruschetta $5.95
Toasted baguettes topped with a marinate of vine ripened tomatoes, garlic & basil
Caprese $5.95
Slices of fresh mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil balsamic vinegar, and olive oil
Antipasta $8.45
A selection of Il Forno's imported cheeses, meats, olives, and roasted red peppers, served on a bed of lettuce
Garlic Knots    
  ½ dozen $2.75
  whole dozen $4.75
Bread Sticks each $ .75
Side Order Italian Sausage or Meatballs $3.95
     

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INSALATA

Extra Sauce $ .50
Classic Caesar Salad $4.95
Romaine lettuce with shavings of Parmigiano and cracked black pepper
Chicken Caesar Salad $6.95
Enjoy our classic Caesar salad topped with marinated grilled chicken
Walnut Gorgonzola Salad $6.95
Mixed greens with Gorgonzola cheese, grape tomatoes, walnuts, and red onion
Antipasto Salad $6.95
Try it and you'll love it!
Insalata Del Mediterraneo $6.65
Romaine lettuce with sun dried tomato, red onion, cucumber and artichoke heart
Greek Salad $6.45
Romain lettuce, tomatos, cucumbers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and feta cheese
Small House Salad $2.95
Lettuce, tomato, onion, & cucumber
     

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ZUPPA

Michele's famous Pasta Fagioli
This rustic soup is deliciously Mediterranean with root vegetables and hearty cannelloni beans. Our soup is served with a breadstick and is suitable for vegetarians.
cup $2.95 bowl $3.95
     

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PANINI CALDI

“Hot Sandwiches”
Sausage, Peppers, and Onions $6.95
Just like the Italian feasts!
Eggplant Parmigiana $6.95
Eggplant with mozzarella cheese and Il Forno marinara sauce
Chicken Parmigiana $6.95
Breaded chicken breast smothered with mozzarella cheese and Il Forno marinara sauce
Meatball Parmigiana $6.95
Homemade Meatballs with Il Forno marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese
Panini Il Forno $7.95
Grilled chicken breast smothered with mozzarella cheese and roasted red peppers
Philly Cheese Steak $6.95
This classic Philly sandwich is served with provolone cheese, peppers & onions
Black Forest Ham & Cheese Sub $6.25
Served with lettuce, tomato & onion
Santino's Italian Sub $6.95
Ham, cappicola, salami and provolone cheese
Veal Parmigiana $7.95
Breaded veal smothered with mozzarella cheese and Il Forno marinara sauce
     

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PANINI FREDDI

“Cold Sandwiches”
(All Sandwiches are served with lettuce, tomato & onion)
Black Forest Ham & Cheese Sub $6.25
Santino's Italian Sub $6.95
Ham, cappicola, salami and provolone cheese
Caprese Panini $7.65
Fresh mozzarella with vine ripened tomatoes, basil, prosciutto ham & drizzled olive oil
     

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PASTABILITIES DEL FORNO

Pasta from “The Oven”
(Served with a breadstick & side house salad)
Lasagna $9.95
Pasta with our blend of three improted cheeses, beef, veal, sweet sausage baked with Il Forno marinara sauce
Manicotti $9.45
Crepes filled with ricotta cheese, baked with marinara sauce & smothered with mozzarella cheese
Baked Ziti $8.95
Short tube pasta baked with mozzarella, parmigiano and ricotta cheese in Il Forno marinara sauce
Stuffed Shells
$8.95
Large shell shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and served with Il Forno marinara sauce
Cheese Ravioli $8.95
Homemade ricotta stuffed pasta with Il Forno marinara sauce
Guocchialla Sorrentina $11.95
Potato dumplings sauteed with mozzarella and fresh basil in Il Forno marinara sauce and baked to perfection
     

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PASTABILITIES

(Served with a breadstick & side house salad)
Penne Alla Bella Donna $9.75
Il Forno marinara sauce with Gaeta olives, anchovies & capers
Fettuccine Alfredo $9.95
A velvety parmigiano cheese sauce served over fettuccine
  *Add grilled chicken $2.95
  *Add Shrimp $4.95
Pasta Al Pomodoro $7.45
Your choice of pasta with Il Forno marinara sauce
  *Add Meatballs or Italian Sausage $1.95
Pasta Frutti Di Mare $13.95
A classic Neapolitan seafood pasta made with mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari
Pasta Carbonara $11.95
Pasta with pancetta, parmesan cheese, egg yolk and a touch of cream
Linguini al Pesto $10.95
Your choice of pasta tossed in a classic basil, garlic, pine nut and olive oil sauce
Linguini with clams $11.95
Whole little neck clams, wine, butter, garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil in red or white sauce
Shrimp Fra Diavlo $12.95
Shrimp sauteed in a spicy marinara sauce and served with your favorite pasta
Shrimp Scampi $12.95
Shrimp sauteed in a special Il Forno scampi sauce served over your favorite pasta
Penne All' Arrabiata $8.95
Penne pasta in a spicy Il Forno marinara sauce topped with fresh basil and imported parmesan cheese
Penne alla Vodka $10.95
Flavored with vodka in a pink cream sauce and prosciutta ham
Penne with Grilled Chicken & Broccoli $11.95
Penne with grilled chicken and broccoli in a light garlic and olive oil sauce
Tortellini Tricolor $11.95
Homemade cheese-stuffed tortellini in an Il Forno marinara sauce
     

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DINNERS

(Served with pasta, breadstick & side house salad)
Chicken Marsala $12.95
Boneless cheicken breast sauteed with marsala wine and fresh mushrooms
Chicken Piccata $12.95
Sauteed breast of chicken with white wine, fresh mushrooms, capers and lemon butter
Chicken Parmigiana $12.95
Boneless chicken breast, lightly breaded, topped with Il Forno marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection!
Veal Parmigiana $13.95
Veal pounded lightly, breaded and topped with Il Forno marinara sauce and mozzarella sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana $12.95
Breaded eggplant baked with three imported cheeses and topped with Il Forno marinara sauce
Veal Marsala $13.95
Tender veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms in sweet Marsala wine sauce
Veal Piccata $13.95
Tender veal medallions sauteed with white wine, fresh mushrooms, capers and lemon butter
Veal Francese $13.95
Tender scaloppini lightly battered and sauteed in a lemon wine sauce
Chicken Francese $12.95
Lightly battered and sauteed in a lemon wine sauce
Chicken Cacciatore $12.95
Boneless cutlets sauteed with fresh mushrooms, onions, and green peppers in marinara sauce
     

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SPECIALTY PIZZA

Sicilian Pizza $13.95
 
($1.95 per extra topping)
 
Thick crusted, cheese, pizza that originated in Sicily
(extra time required when baking this specialty)
Gourmet Veggie Pizza  
16”
$15.95
18”
$16.95
NY style pizza, broccoli, spinach, tomato, red onion, red roasted peppers and your choice of white or red sauce
Il Forno Supreme  
16”
$15.95
18”
$16.95
Thin crusted NY style pizza with the works!
Pizza Genovese  
16”
$15.45
18”
$16.45
White pizza with sun dried tomatoes, pesto sauce and roasted red peppers
Pizza Bianca  
16”
$12.95
18”
$13.95
White pizza with ricotta, mozzarella & garlic
Clam Pie  
16”
$16.45
18”
$17.45
White pizza with sauteed clams
     

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CALZONES & STROMBOLI

Extra Sauce $ .50
Meat Calzone or Stromboli $6.95
Veggie Calzone or Stromboli $6.95
Filled with: Mushrooms, Broccoli, Spinach, and Mozzarella
Cheese Calzone or Stromboli $6.45
Filled with: Mozzarella, Romano and Parmesan
     

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PIZZA

16” Large
$9.95 18” Extra Large
$10.95
       

Additional Toppings

*Prices per topping
16” Large
$1.65
18” Extra Large
$1.95
       
Anchovies
Bacon
Chicken
Extra Cheese
Fresh Garlic
Green Peppers
Ham
Kalamata Olives
Mushrooms
Onion
Pepperoni
Pesto
Ricotta
Roasted Red Peppers
Sausage
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Tomatoes
     

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PIZZA BY THE SLICE

Cheese $1.75
Pepperoni $1.95
Gourmet $2.15
     

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CHILDREN'S MENU

(Ages 10 and under only)
*Soft Drinks included
Spaghetti with Marinara sauce or butter
$3.75
Spaghetti with Meatball
$4.25
Chicken Tenders with Chips
$4.25
Grilled Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich & Chips
$4.25
     

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DOLCI

Cannoli $3.45
Cheese Filled Pastry
Cheesecake $3.75
New York Style!
Tiramisu $4.45
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and layered with mascarpone cheese
Ultimate Chocolate Cake $4.45
     

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BEVERAGES

Fountain Drinks $1.79
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea $1.79
Imported Bottled Water $3.45
Coffee $1.39
Espresso $1.95
Cappuccino $2.95
     

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Lunch Menu

11am - 4pm Monday thru Thursday
All lunches are served with a breadstick
Add a house salad or cup of soup

 
Lasagna
Pasta layered with our blend of three improted cheeses, beef, veal, sweet sausage baked with Il Forno marinara sauce
Manicotti
Crepes filled with ricotta cheese, baked with marinara sauce & smothered with mozzarella cheese
Baked Ziti
Short tube pasta baked with mozzarella, parmigiano and ricotta cheese in Il Forno marinara sauce
Stuffed Shells
Large shell shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and served with Il Forno marinara sauce
Cheese Ravioli
Homemade ricotta stuffed pasta with Il Forno marinara sauce
Penne Alla Bella Donna
Il Forno marinara sauce with Gaeta olives, anchovies & capers
Fettuccine Alfredo
A velvety parmigiano cheese sauce served over fettuccine
*Add grilled chicken
Pasta Al Pomodoro
Your choice of pasta with Il Forno marinara sauce
*Add Meatballs
Penne All' Arrabiata
Penne pasta in a spicy Il Forno marinara sauce topped with fresh basil and imported parmesan cheese
Soup and House Salad or Caesar Salad