Forli Italian Restaurant

Café · Italian · PizzaBalmain4.7 (633 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

57 dishesmenu read 9 Novforli.com.au

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À la carte

Starters

  • Marinated Olives$10.90

    Kalamata & green olives

  • Burrata$10.90

    Likely dairy

  • Parma Prosciutto (DOP)$10.90
  • Homemade Puffy Focaccia$12.90

    With EVOO & aged balsamic

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic Bread$8.90

    Australian garlic, parsley, salt

    Likely gluten

  • Bruschetta$14.90

    Pane di casa, ripe tomato, onion, pesto, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Antipasto$27.90

    A variety of Italian cold cuts, assorted cheese, marinated vegetables, served with crispy bread sticks and crackers

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sizzling Garlic Prawns$27.90

    6 large prawns cooked in olive oil infused with Napoletana sauce, garlic, white wine, Italian herbs

    Likely shellfish

  • Cozze (Mussels)$27.90

    Australian black mussels cooked in aromatic Napoletana sauce, garlic, parsley and a touch of chilli. Served with toasted pane di casa

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Homemade Meatballs$17.90

    3 homemade succulent meatballs cooked in Napoletana sauce

Salads

  • Burrata Caprese$19.90

    Creamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mixed with EVOO and Italian balsamic

    Likely dairy

Pizza

  • Margherita$24.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, fresh basilico, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quattro Formaggi$30.90

    Fior di latte, ricotta, gorgonzola, burrata, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Zucchine$27.90

    Fior di latte, zucchini, nduja, rosemary, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegetariana$25.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, parsley, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, ham, pineapple, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sausage$28.90

    Fior di latte, sausage, roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Diavola$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, salami, olives, onion, chilli, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Capricciosa$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, ham, mushroom, olive, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Meat Lovers$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, ham, salami, sausage, oregano, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mortadella$29.90

    Fior di latte, mortadella, pesto, toasted pistachios, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Gamberi$30.90

    Fior di latte, prawns, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, parsley, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Burrata Pizza$31.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, burrata, prosciutto, nduja, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Marinara$32.90

    Fior di latte, mixed seafood marinara, gamberi, EVOO

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

Mains

  • Veal Saltimbocca$39.90

    Lightly floured veal scallopine backstrap with provolone cheese and prosciutto di Parma, with rich sage and white wine sauce. Served with…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pollo Parmigiana$35.90

    Lightly pounded chicken breast fillet cooked with eggplant and fior di latte. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables

    Likely dairy

  • Pollo / Veal Funghi$35.90

    Lightly pounded chicken breast fillet / veal backstrap cooked with mushroom, cream and butter. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables

    Likely dairy

  • Veal Avocado$39.90

    Tender veal backstrap cooked with avocado-infused cream and shallot. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables

    Likely dairy

  • Fresh Salmon Fillet$39.90

    Fresh Tasmanian salmon fillet on a bed of broccolini, cherry tomato, béarnaise sauce, lemon and fries

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Angus Steak (300g)$40.90

    300 gram Black Angus striploin cooked to your liking. Served with broccolini, cherry tomato, mushroom sauce or peppercorn jus and mashed…

  • Risotto Marinara$38.90

    Italian Arborio rice risotto simmered slowly with prawn, mussels, calamari, clam, chunks of fish and Napoletana sauce

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Sides

  • Mashed Potato$9.90
  • Fries$9.90
  • Steamed Vegetables$9.90

Dessert

  • Gelato

    Vanilla bean, chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Tiramisu$13.90

    Homemade Italian classic made with our signature recipe

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Nutella Pizza$22.90

    Decorated with seasonal fresh fruits and icing sugar with 2 scoops vanilla gelato centre. Made to share

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Affogato$8.90

    Classico, or with liqueur (homemade limoncello, Montenegro, Averna, white sambuca, Frangelico, Disaronno amaretto, Kahlua, Campari, Aperol)

    Likely dairy

Online pickup menu

Starters, salads, pasta and pizza 5:00pm–8:14pm (as printed on the online ordering page)

Salads

  • Mixed Green Salad$14.90

    Mixed leaves with cucumber, cherry tomato, olives, Italian balsamic dressing

  • Prawn Salad (Cold)$25.90

    6 cooked prawns, mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes and lemon

    Likely shellfish

  • Burrata Caprese Salad$19.90

    Creamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mixed with evoo and Italian balsamic

    Likely dairy

Pasta

  • Homemade Pappardelle Beef Ragu$30.90

    8-hour slow cooked diced beef ragù

    Likely gluten

  • Spaghetti Marinara$35.90

    Napoletana sauce, prawns, mussels, calamari, clams, chunks of fish

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Homemade Gnocchi$30.90

    Homemade sweet potato gnocchi with cherry tomatoes & rosé cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Homemade Fettuccine Boscaiola$30.90

    Australian bacon, mushrooms, shallots and cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti Carbonara$30.90

    Australian bacon, egg yolk, onion, shallots and cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Spaghetti con Gamberi$32.90

    Herb marinated prawns, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, confit garlic and a touch of fresh chilli

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Squid Ink Spaghetti$33.90

    Cherry tomatoes, shallots, onions, calamari, large prawns and a touch of Napoletana sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Homemade Beef Lasagne$30.90

    Slow-cooked bolognese, béchamel, fior di latte, parmesan and a touch of Napoletana sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti Napoletana$23.90

    Spaghetti, Napoletana sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Homemade Fettuccine Norma$29.90

    Likely gluten

  • Homemade Fettucine Norma$29.90

    Likely gluten

Most popular

  • Diavola Pizza$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, salami, olives, onion, chilli, evoo

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian Pizza$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, ham, pineapple, evoo

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sausage Pizza$28.90

    Fior di latte, sausage, roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, evoo

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Starters & Sharers

  • Antipasto$27.90

    A variety of Italian cold cuts, assorted cheese and marinated vegetables, served with crispy bread sticks and crackers

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Homemade Meatballs$17.90

    6 homemade succulent meatballs cooked in Napoletana sauce

Signature Cocktails

  • Espresso-Choc Martini$19

    Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso, Crème de Cocoa; Chocolate Sprinkle

  • Pina Colada$20

    White Rum, Coconut Syrup, Fresh Pineapple Juice; Maraschino Cherry and Pineapple

  • Bloody Mary (Spiced)$20

    Vodka, Lemon Squeeze, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, Tomato Juice; Salt, Pepper, Celery, Lemon Wedge

  • Electric Lemon$20

    Vodka, Blue Curaçao, Lemon Juice, Simple Sugar, Lemonade; Maraschino Cherry, Lemon

  • French Martini$18

    Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice; Lemon

  • Champagne Di Classico$17

    Cognac, Champagne, Sugar, Bitter; Orange Spritz

  • Daiquiri$17

    White Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup; Lime Wheel

  • Old Fashioned Forte$18

    Dark Rum, Overproof Rum, Bitter, Sugar and Soda Muddle; Orange Spritz

  • Paradiso$19

    Vodka, Paraiso, St.Germain Elderflower, Lychee, Lime Juice, Sugar; Lychee Rim

  • Negroni$18

    Gin, Campari, Vermouth Rosso; Orange Spritz

  • Spritz Aperitivo$16

    Aperol or Campari, Prosecco, Sparkling Soda

Dessert | Coffee

Coffee

  • Flat White$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Cappuccino$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Latte$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Mocha$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Cortado$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Long Black$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Espresso$3.80
  • Macchiato$3.80
  • Piccolo$3.80
  • Chai Latte$5

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Hot Chocolate$5

    Reg./Lrg.

What the menu saysThe à la carte PDF lists '* Penne (GF) $3 Extra' under the pasta section, so a gluten free penne swap appears to be offered for +$3, but it is not tied to specific dishes. No coeliac-safe kitchen, dedicated fryer or cross-contact statement was found.
  • The à la carte PDF lists '* Penne (GF) $3 Extra' under the pasta section, so a gluten free penne swap appears to be offered for +$3, but it is not tied to specific dishes. No coeliac-safe kitchen, dedicated fryer or cross-contact statement was found.
  • Guests are asked to notify staff of any dietary requirements and allergies (printed on the à la carte menu). No other venue-wide allergen statement.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Premium set menu

Set menus

  • Premium Set Menu$75

    Entrée (on arrival): garlic bread (bread roll, garlic butter, parsley, Maldon salt); homemade focaccia (puffy focaccia with balsamic and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Deluxe set menu

Set menus

  • Deluxe Set Menu$110

    Entrée (on arrival): antipasto (Italian cold cuts, assorted cheese, marinated vegetables, crispy bread sticks and crackers); garlic pizza…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Good to know

Café

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address379 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
AreaInner West
KindCafé · Italian · Pizza · Café & brunch · Bakery · Sandwiches & deli
Phone+61 2 9799 9678
Websiteforli.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.7 from 633 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from forli.com.au
Drinks list22 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday5pm–8:30pm
  • Tuesday5pm–8:30pm
  • Wednesday5pm–8:30pm
  • Thursday5pm–8:30pm
  • Friday11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Saturday11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Sunday11:30am–3pm, 5pm–8:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Forli Italian Restaurant

Does Forli Italian Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Forli Italian Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “The à la carte PDF lists '* Penne (GF) $3 Extra' under the pasta section, so a gluten free penne swap appears to be offered for +$3, but…”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Forli Italian Restaurant open?

Monday: 5pm–8:30pm. Tuesday: 5pm–8:30pm. Wednesday: 5pm–8:30pm. Thursday: 5pm–8:30pm. Friday: 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Saturday: 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Sunday: 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Forli Italian Restaurant online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.forli.com.au/make-a-reservation

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