Il Forno Classico features fresh seafood, Angus steaks, the finest hand tossed pizzas and sauteed pastas. Be sure to come early to look through our wine store, then take your selections straight to your table to enjoy with your meal!
 
 
 

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LUNCH  SPECIALS

Please be sure to specify lunch special when ordering to avoid confusion.
Served Monday thru Friday 11:00 to 3:00


C
aesar salad or mixed greens with bleu cheese & walnuts with balsamic vinaigrette
and your choice of:

HAND TOSSED PIZZA:  S 2 H $14, Premium Pepperoni $14

Strega Nonna $15, Harry's Bar $13, Margherita $14, Classico Combination $15

Veg Head $15, Kane's Mutiny $15, Stromboli $15

 

PASTA: Spaghetti Pomodoro $14, Linguini Pesto $14, Penne with Italian Sausage $15

Rainbow Tortellini $14, Penne All' Arrabiatta $14, Portobella Mushroom Ravioli $14

Fettuccini con Pollo $14, Meat Lover's Lasagna $15


Artichoke & Spinach Ravioli $15, Naughty Pasta $15, Butternut Squash Ravioli $15


   
 

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S M A L L   P L A T E S   &   S T A R T E R S




VICTOR'S MINESTRONE SOUP                                                                                   cup      6          bowl

9


hearty vegetable soup with chicken stock, tomatoes, onions, beans, celery, carrots, spices and ditalini




PESTO RISOTTO BALLS

9


stuffed with mozzarella, served with marinara sauce





CERTIFIED ANGUS GROUND CHUCK SLIDERS

10


sweet rolls, gouda, dijonaise, sautéed onions, shredded romaine and tomato, served with shoestring fries




MEATBALL SLIDERS

10


sweet rolls with meatballs, spicy arrabiatta sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, served with shoestring fries




TWO BACON-WRAPPED DAY BOAT SCALLOPS

10


with peach chutney and field greens with shaved parmesan





OVEN-ROASTED ARTICHOKE

10


sour cream pesto aioli, roasted lemon





CAPRESE SALAD

11


mixed greens with vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, basil ,extra virgin olive oil




CALAMARI FRITTI

12


crispy calamari rings with lemon wedges and roasted red pepper aioli





BOWL of CLAMS & MUSSELS

13


in a Chardonnay garlic butter, served with toasted garlic bread





PIZZA SKINS

13


pizza crust with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, smoked bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, chives, ranch dip





EGGPLANT FRITTI

14


baked with marinara sauce, parmesan and mozzarella, scribbled with pesto aioli





CHARCUTERIE PLATE

15


sliced prosciutto, sliced secchi salami, panko-crusted chevre, sliced parmesan, crispy rosemary grissini




SMALL BLACKENED SALMON FILET

16


with Chardonnay-cream sauce over fettuccine





PANKO-CRUSTED AHI

16


flash-fried, sliced, served with wasabi-pesto aioli, balsamic reduction, field greens





OVEN-ROASTED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED JUMBO PRAWNS

17


with herb garlic butter, over sautéed spinach and linguine





 

PIZZERIA CLASSICO'S ORIGINAL GARLIC CHIPS

 


a thin crust baked with garlic butter and mozzarella 



10






My family created these in Tahoe City at "The Village Pizzeria" in 1981



and have been serving them at Pizzeria Classico in Folsom since 1985.


 

When in Folsom, please visit Pizzeria Classico at 702 Sutter St. Historic Folsom.

 




   
           
       
     


 
     
   

   
     
     
 


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  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
$20
  PANKO CRUSTED AHI SALAD
with baby spinach, wasabi pesto dressing, roasted red peppers, toasted macadamia nuts, sesame seeds and a balsamic soy reduction
$20
   
CAESAR SALAD
hearts of romaine, garlic grissini, grated parmesan and caesar dressing*
half $6 full $
11
MIXED BABY GREENS
with bleu cheese, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette*

half $6 full $11
 
SPRING SALAD
mixed greens, feta cheese, dried cranberries and pinenuts, with cherry-hazelnut vinaigrette*
half $8 full $
13
SPINACH SALAD
feta and pinenuts, tossed with smoked pepper bacon & caramelized onion dressing
half $8 full $
13
 
CARAMELIZED APPLE SALAD
with walnuts, bleu cheese, mixed greens and raspberry vinaigrette*
half $7 full $
12
GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM
with baby spinach, roasted red peppers, feta, roma tomatoes and basil pesto aioli
half $9 full $
14
 
  GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SALAD
smoked pepper bacon, calamata olives, roma tomatoes, onion, mixed greens, and honey mustard dressing
half $11 full $
15

* made with pasteurized liquid eggs

   

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SANDWICHES
(made on housemade focaccia) except panini
 
  TURKEY BREAST PANINI
on grilled sourdough with smoked gouda, roasted red peppers, smoked bacon, and pesto aoili, served with french fries

$13

  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
$1
2
   
GRILLED SALMON
with onion, tomato, romaine, lemon dill aioli, served with mixed greens salad with bleu cheese & walnuts
$18
STOCK YARDS CERTIFIED PREMIUM ANGUS          FILET MIGNON SANDWICH
with dijonaise, tomato, crispy onion strings, served with french fries
$20
 
    GRILLED MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST
with pepper bacon, tomatoes, mixed greens, and honey mustard dressing, served with french fries
$12

 
       
       
 

 

CERTIFIED ANGUS CHEESEBURGER
ground chuck with pepper jack cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, mixed greens,
and honey mustard dressing, served with french fries
$12

   
  ROASTED GARLIC and CHICKEN BREAST
with pepper jack cheese and cream sauce, served with french fries
$12
   
 
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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
SM $15 LG $19
  SPAGHETTI POMODORO
tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil
SM $11 LG $15
 
   
  PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS
in a chianti tomato sauce with portobello mushrooms and vegetables
SM $13 LG $17
 
  PENNE all' ARRABBIATA
olive oil, garlic, bacon, tomatoes, red pepper flakes
SM $13 LG $17
   
   
   
   
  BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
with browned butter sauce, balsamic reduction, pine nuts, dried cranberries, and candied pecans
SM $14 LG $18
 
   
RAINBOW TORTELLINI
mushrooms and bacon in a cream sauce
SM $14 LG $18
 
PENNE with ITALIAN SAUSAGE
spicy chianti tomato sauce, red onions and garlic
SM $13 LG $17
   
 
FETTUCCINE CON POLLO
chicken breast, marinated artichoke hearts, and sundried tomatoes in a cream sauce
SM $14 LG $18
 
LINGUINI PESTO
basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan and Romano cheese,  topped with pinenuts, fresh tomatoes
SM $11 LG $15
   
 

NAUGHTY PASTA
one night peter was eating spaghetti with meat sauce and two meatballs on top, Jodie looks over and says,” That’s so naughty, I want that, but add fresh ricotta.”  So that’s what we did and that’s what we called it.
SM $14 LG $18
   
 

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HOUSE SPECIALTIES and SEAFOOD
   
  MEAT LOVER'S LASAGNA
sausage, prosciutto, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, mushrooms, topped with marinara
$18
   
     
       
       
     
       
  CIOPPINO
shrimp, clams, mussels, and salmon in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic bread
$22
   
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
chicken $19 veal $23

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 $19 veal $23

PARMIGIANA
eggplant, veal medallions or chicken breasts, lightly breaded, baked with marinara and mozzarella, and served with spaghetti
eggplant $18
chicken $19 veal $23

 

  SEAFOOD RISOTTO
lemon risotto topped with halibut, salmon, shrimp, spinach, chardonnay-lobster sauce, and fresh tomatoes
$22

 

 

 

LINGUINI del PESCATORE
clams, mussels, shrimp, mushrooms, and spinach with a lemon wine butter sauce
$21

 

 
  GRILLED SALMON FILET
with mustard dill cream sauce, zucchini and mashed potatoes
$24
   
  SCAMPI AL FORNO
sauteed jumbo prawns with linguini and mixed vegetables in a garlic butter chardonnay sauce
$2
2
   
 


PARMESAN CRUSTED HALIBUT
chardonnay-cream sauce, with sautéed baby spinach, lemon risotto
$29


 

   
 
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HAND TOSSED PIZZAS
   
 

S 2 H

thin crust
with roma tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, basil
$16


 

PREMIUM PEPPERONI

thin crust
with spicy sauce
$15

 


 

   
 

STREGA NONNA
thin crust

 extra thin crust, prosciutto, sausage, salami, basil mozzarella, red pepper flakes, spicy tomato sauce
$18

   

KANE'S MUTINY

thin crust
  gruyer cheese, shitake, porcini and oyster mushrooms, cream cheese, EVOO, cracked peppere
$19

 

 

 

THE VEG HEAD
hand tossed crust, mushrooms, red onion, red and yellow peppers, fresh spinach, mozzarella, pesto sauce
$18

 

 
 

MARGHERITA

thin crust

fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil
$16

 

 

   
  STROMBOLI
Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, mushrooms
$18

 

   
     
       
       
  CLASSICO COMBINATION
Sausage, pepperoni, red onion, mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, and spicy sauce
$18

 

 
 

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SWEETS
   
       
       
         
 

CLASSICO CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich and moist, layered with white chocolate ganache and chocolate ganache
$7.00

   
       
  TIRAMISU
ladyfingers soaked in Myer's rum & espresso, layered between sweetened mascarpone and sprinkled with chocolate shavings
$7.00

 

CREME BRULEE
caramelized vanilla custard
$7.00

 
      HOUSEMADE CHEESECAKE
prepared in the classic tradition with caramel
$7.00
   
       
 
   
*18% gratuity added for parties of 6 or more
To go orders include one bread and oil per 3 entrees
Additional bread charged $3.5 each.$3 charge to split specialties, pastas, and sandwiches
$15.00 corkage fee
 
                                                                                                                                                                                               
 
     
Already tried everything on the menu? We have new special dishes monthly. These are anything but ordinary. Using only the finest ingredients, these recipes are sure to please. Click here to see this month's specials.
 
     
Planning a special event? Let Il Forno make it a night to remember. View this sample Special Event Menu and contact us to make arrangements.
 
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