Il Forno Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Il Forno, a hidden gem nestled in Vaughan, Ontario, where authentic Italian flavors take center stage. The menu boasts a delightful array of dishes that showcase robust ingredients and artistry in presentation.
- Secondi: Savor the decadence of the oven-baked Salmon Fillet paired with a rich puttanesca sauce or indulge in the classic Veal Parmesan, where tender breaded veal meets house-made tomato sauce.
- Desserts: Don't miss out on the famed Tiramisu, a heavenly blend of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, or the zesty Lemon Tart Brulee.
- Specialty Pizzas: Sample the hearty I Love Meat or the fresh Margherita, each crafted with a memorable twist.
With attentive service and an inviting atmosphere, every visit promises a memorable culinary experience worth a return.
Create Your Own Pizza
Basic (Medium 12"X 12")
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Basic (Party 15"X 21")
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Basic (Large 14"X 14")
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Basic (Small 10"X 10")
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Italian Hero
Mortadella, spicy salami, prosciutto, provolone, baby arugula, extra virgin olive oil, and spicy giardiniera on toasted ciabatta.
Panino Italiano
Parma prosciutto, bocconcini cheese, marinated roasted peppers, olive tapenade and baby arugula on ciabatta.
Mediterranean
Roasted vegetables, provolone cheese, baby arugula, sun dried tomato oil and balsamic glaze on toasted ciabatta.
Braised Beef Brisket
Slow braised beef brisket, caramelized onions, brie cheese, horseradish aioli and baby greens on toasted ciabatta.
Meatball Panini
All beef meatballs slow cooked in a fresh tomato sauce, served with mozzarella and provolone cheese on toasted ciabatta.
Roasted Chicken
Herb roasted chicken, fresh tomato, ripe avocado, havarti cheese, baby green & chilli lime mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta.
Veal Panini
Lightly breaded veal cutlet with tomato sauce, caramelized onions, hot peppers, baby greens, served on toasted ciabatta with mozzarella and provolone cheese.
Caprese Panini
Arugula and basil pesto, buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes and balsamic glaze.
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken cutlet with tomato sauce, baby greens, basil pesto, sweet bell pepper, bocconcini cheese served on toasted ciabatta.
Turkey BLT
Smoked turkey breast (deli meat) fresh tomato, crispy bacon, havarti cheese, mayonnaise, and baby greens on toasted ciabatta.
Prime Rib
Slow roasted rosemary-pommery mustard crusted prime rib with caramelized onions, provolone cheese, baby greens and truffle aioli on toasted ciabatta.
Specialty Sandwiches
Specialty Pasta
Tomato Asiago Ravioli
Grilled tomato and asiago cheese stuffed ravioli in a basil tomato cream sauce
Four Cheese Rigatoni
Taleggio, pecorino, gorgonzola and parmesan cream sauce, sweet bell peppers, wilted spinach.
Casareccia
Small scroll pasta with roasted chicken, forest mushroom, porcini cream, topped with panko and white tuffle oil drizzle.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Flat egg noodles in a garlic butter cream sauce, fresh parsley, and shaved parmesan.
Gnocchi Rose
Gnocchi pillows sauteed with cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, house made tomato sauce and finished with cream.
Penne Arrabiata
Penne rigate with house made plum tomato sauce, garlic, jalapeno, fresh herb, and extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Mushroom Ricotta Ravioli
Sauteed red onion, mixed mushroom, porcini cream sauce, fresh ricotta and white truffle oil.
Linguine Pescatore
Black tiger shrimp, little neck clams, mussels, calamari, white wine pomodoro sauce, fresh parsley and Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Meat Lasagna
Stacked layers of thin flat pasta with fillings of beef and veal ragu, house made tomato sauce, baked with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Spaghetti noodles tossed with plum tomato sauce, roasted garlic, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil. Pictured with meatball add on
Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with whipped mascarpone, flavoured with vanilla and cocoa.
Pecan Cranberry Butter Tart
Made with a sweet pastry and studded with pecans and cranberries, this tart is a nice twist on a classic butter tart.
White And Dark Mousse
This light and airy mousse has a layer of dark mousse on the bottom, white mousse as the next layer and is topped with a velvety ganache.
Lemon Tart Brulee
A sweet pastry filled with a tart lemon curd filling and a caramel crust. Served with mixed berry compote.
Cheesecake
Baked cheesecake whipped till it's smooth and creamy on top of a graham crust.
Dessert
Secondi
Chicken Parmesan
Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with house made tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal mix vegetables.
Veal Parmesan
Breaded veal cutlet topped with house made tomato sauce and provolone cheese, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal mix vegetables.
Grilled Rib Eye
AAA 12oz steak served with garlic mash potatoes, mixed vegetables, peppercorn jus.
Il Forno Roasted Chicken Breast
Oven roasted chicken breast with sauteed onion, mushroom, artichoke hearts in a tomato cream sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes.
Salmon Fillet
Oven baked salmon fillet served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables, topped with puttanesca sauce
Chicken Fricassee
Oven roasted half Cornish hen, porcini cream sauce and lemon herb risotto, and seasonal vegetables.
Roasted Rack Of Lamb (Full Rack) Dinner For Two
Herb and mustard crusted roasted rack of lamb served with new potatoes and roasted root vegetable ragout and mint jus natural.
Lamb Shank
Braised Australian lamb shank served with risotto fungi and garlic rapini.
Branzino Fillet
Pan seared branzino fillet with roasted potatoes, asparagus, blistered cherry tomatoes, lemon caper sauce
Meatballs
All beef meatballs, simmered in our tomato sauce, fresh herb, and parmigiano-reggiano. Served with garlic toast.
Garlic Shrimp
Large black tiger shrimp, pan seared with fresh garlic, butter and finished in the oven with seasoned panko. Served with baby greens and garlic toast.
Garlic Toast
Whipped garlic butter fresh herbs on fresh ciabatta.
Chicken Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings, tossed with lemon herb and parmigiano-reggiano.
Garlic Toast With Cheese
Whipped garlic butter on ciabatta, toasted with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Fresh Burrata And Orange
Soft creamy burrata cheese, baby arugula and orange salad, roasted pistachio, honey balsamic drizzle.
Buffalo Mozzarella
Served on baby arugula with heirloom tomatoes. And sicilian olives.
Warm Olives
Marinated mixed olives with rosemary, caramelized onions and house made reduced balsamic on a bed of baby arugula.
Appetizers
Beverages
Sprite
Fiji Water Large
Ginger Ale
SP Blood Orange
SP Orange
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
SP Lemon
S. Pellegrino Water Large
SP Prickly Pear
Coke
Iced Tea
S. Pellegrino Water Small
Brio
Fiji Water Small
Greek Salad
Romaine hearts, cherry tomatoes, English cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, olives, feta cheese, Greek dressing.
Tuscan Bean Salad
Baby arugula, chickpea, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, celery hearts, fennel, Italian olive oil tuna tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette.
Cucina Salad
Baby arugula, sliced prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, hearts of palm, avocado, bocconcini cheese, lemon vinaigrette.
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and English cucumbers tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Walnut Crusted Goat Cheese Salad
Walnut crusted goat cheese with mixed roasted vegetables, organic baby greens, sundried tomato oil, honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Pear Gorgonzola Salad
Baby arugula, bosc pear, red onions, and toasted walnut tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano cheese, crispy bacon, lemon chipotle caesar dressing.
Specialty Salads
Specialty Pizza
Calabrese
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian cacciatore sausage, hot pepper oil.
Pepperoni Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni.
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil pesto.
BBQ Chicken
Mozzarella, chicken breast, red onion, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce.
I Love Meat
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian cacciatore sausage, genoa salami, pancetta
Pesto Chicken
Mozzarella, parmesan, chicken breast, artichokes, red peppers, garlic oil, pesto.
Fungi
Cremini and button mushrooms, mozzarella, pecorino cheese, topped with white truffle oil
Spicy Hawaiian
Tomato sauce, fresh pineapple, mozzarella, smoked ham, hot pepper oil.
Brie E Prosciutto
Fig jam, mozzarella, brie cheese, prosciutto, caramelized onions, arugula, reduced balsamic.
Mediterranean
Mozzarella, kalamata olives, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, red onions, goat cheese, garlic oil.