Il Fornaio

Restaurant · ItalianTelegraph Hill

No dishes marked gluten free

50 dishesmenu read 11 Novilfornaio.com

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Lunch & Dinner

Antipasti

  • Fritto Misto$23

    Fried shrimp & calamari, polenta, vegetables, sage, spicy marinara

    Likely shellfish

  • Bruschette Assortite$16

    Garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil pesto & stracciatella

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Burrata con Prosciutto$19

    Burrata, prosciutto di parma, arugula, grilled ciabatta, basil olive oil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Polpettine$17

    Beef meatballs, tomato sauce, ricotta, grilled ciabatta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fiori di Zucca$21

    Fried zucchini blossoms, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, spicy marinara

    Likely dairy

  • Gnocchi Gratinati$17

    Potato dumplings, truffled mushrooms, cream sauce, grana padano

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cavolfiori$16

    Roasted cauliflower, roasted garlic, rosemary olive oil

    Vegan

  • Tartara di Tonno$22

    Ahi tuna, white balsamic dressing, avocado, spring onions, micro arugula, grilled ciabatta

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Cestino del Pane (serves 4)$4

    Fresh baked bread, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar

    Likely gluten

Pasta fresca

  • Rigatoni alla Vodka$24

    Pasta tubes, bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce, grana padano

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tagliatelle Bolognese$25

    Beef, pork & veal ragu, egg pasta ribbons, grana padano

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ravioli Lucana$28

    Italian sausage in spinach ravioli, fresh tomatoes, spicy tomato sauce, peperoncino, stracciatella

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lasagna Ferrarese$28

    Beef, pork & veal ragu, porcini mushrooms, pasta sheets, grana padano, béchamel

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Linguine Mare Chiaro$33

    Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, thin pasta, roasted cherry tomato sauce, white wine, crushed red pepper

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$25

    Baked potato dumplings, roasted tomato sauce, basil, grana padano, fior di latte mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fusilloni al Pesto$28

    Shrimp, sundried tomatoes, large corkscrew pasta, traditional pesto cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Pappardelle alla Norcina$28

    Chicken breast, porcini & champignon mushrooms, wide egg pasta ribbons, truffle oil, grana padano-cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pomodoro$23

    Spaghetti, roasted tomato sauce, basil, stracciatella

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Minestra e insalate

  • Minestrone di Verdure$11

    Seasonal vegetable soup

    Vegan

  • Insalata Regina$15

    Couscous, avocado, capers, red onions, raisins, tomatoes, wild arugula, lemon-olive oil dressing

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Insalata Bietole$16

    Organic red & gold beets, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, wild arugula, red wine vinaigrette

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Caprese$17

    Fior di latte mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil olive oil

    Likely dairy

  • Italian Chopped Salad$24

    Rotisserie chicken, spicy salami, applewood smoked bacon, fior di latte mozzarella, avocado, garbanzo beans, red onions, tomatoes, romaine…

    Likely dairy

  • Insalata Cesarina$15

    Grana padano, croutons, romaine lettuce, caesar dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Insalata di Pere$16

    Roasted pears, gorgonzola, candied pecans, seedless red grapes, baby lettuces, pomegranate dressing

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Pizza

  • Margherita$21

    Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, fresh basil. Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Capricciosa$22

    Ham, artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano. Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pesto e Mozzarella$22

    Fior di latte mozzarella, pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes. Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Hot Honey Calabrese$23

    Spicy salame, mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, hot honey. Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fradiavola$22

    Italian sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy peperoncino. Thin-crust pizza using housemade dough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cristina$23

    Prosciutto di parma, fior di latte mozzarella, grana padano, mushrooms, wild arugula, white truffle oil. Thin-crust pizza using housemade…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Griglia

  • Salmone alla Griglia$39

    Norwegian salmon, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, sautéed spinach, roasted yukon gold potatoes

    Likely fish

  • Branzino in Crosta$48

    Mediterranean seabass, basil-panko crust, roasted tomato sauce, root vegetables, grilled polenta

    Likely gluten

  • Pollo Toscano$34

    Free-range rotisserie chicken, rosemary sauce, broccolini, baby carrots, mashed potatoes

  • Pollo ai Funghi$37

    Chicken breast, mixed mushrooms, marsala wine sauce, roasted root vegetables & yukon gold potatoes

  • Pollo alla Parmigiana$36

    Breaded chicken breast, marinara sauce, mozzarella, spaghetti pomodoro

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grigliata di Pesce Misto$44

    Fish fillet, salmon, scallops, shrimp, lemon-olive oil sauce, broccolini, baby carrots, roasted yukon gold potatoes

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Filetto al Vino Rosso$55

    8oz beef tenderloin, red wine reduction sauce, mixed mushrooms, mashed potatoes

  • New York Steak$49

    14oz new york steak, roasted root vegetables & yukon gold potatoes

  • Tomahawk$120

    Serves two guests; please allow 45 minutes for preparation. 32oz tomahawk steak carved tableside, roasted root vegetables & yukon gold…

Dessert

Ricette tradizionali

  • Tiramisù$14

    Ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso, rum, cocoa powder

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Cannoli Siciliani$15

    Cannoli, sheep's milk ricotta, candied orange, limoncello, bittersweet chocolate, pistachios

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Vulcano$15

    Warm chocolate cake, creamy center, caramel sea salt gelato

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Panna Cotta al Limone$15

    Limoncello-infused panna cotta, housemade lemon syrup, italian sponge cake

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Gelati

  • Affogato al Caffè$14

    Espresso, vanilla gelato, whipped cream

    Likely dairy

  • Spumone Gelato$15

    Strawberry, chocolate hazelnut & pistachio gelato, cherries, chocolate chips, pistachios, raspberry & chocolate sauce

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Gelati Misti$14

    Dark chocolate gelato, vanilla gelato, cranberry orange sorbet

    Likely dairy

  • Scoop of Gelato$9

    Vanilla, dark chocolate, caramel sea salt, chocolate hazelnut, cranberry orange sorbet

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Happy Hour

Monday–Friday 3–6pm, available in the bar area

Antipasti & pizza

  • Margherita Pizza$14

    Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, fresh basil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hot Honey Calabrese Pizza$14

    Spicy salame, mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, hot honey

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: * Served raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients

What the menu saysPasta fresca section note: 'fresh, handmade pasta; gluten-free options available' (section-level statement, not tied to individual dishes, so no dish is marked gluten free).
  • Pasta fresca section note: 'fresh, handmade pasta; gluten-free options available' (section-level statement, not tied to individual dishes, so no dish is marked gluten free).

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address1265 Battery St, Telegraph Hill, 94111
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Italian
Websiteilfornaio.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from ilfornaio.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 Il Fornaio

Does Il Fornaio have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Il Fornaio coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Pasta fresca section note: 'fresh, handmade pasta; gluten-free options available' (section-level statement, not tied to individual dishes…”. 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.

Can I book Il Fornaio online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.ilfornaio.com/%3Cbutton%20class=%22btn%20btn-brand%22%20type=%22button%22%20data-popup=%22inline%22%20data-popup-src=%22#popup-reservations-form%22/

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