Bread, service
Pane, servizio
Basket of fresh bread and cover charge for table service.
€1
≈ $1.00
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Ristorante La Fornace
Ristorante La Fornace
★ 4.3
(1,684)
$$Moderate
APPETIZERS
Mixed appetizer "La Fornace"
Antipasto misto "La Fornace"
Assorted selection of house appetizers. Ideal for tasting different specialties in one dish.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella
Prosciutto e mozzarella di bufala
Thinly sliced cured ham served with fresh, juicy buffalo mozzarella. A classic Italian combination.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Caprese (tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil)
Caprese (pomodori, bufala, basilico)
Fresh salad with tomato slices, buffalo mozzarella, and basil. Dressed with olive oil.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Cod fillets
Filetti di baccalà
Battered and fried cod fillets. Crispy and golden on the outside, tender on the inside.
€4
≈ $5.00
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Tomato bruschetta
Bruschetta pomodoro
Slice of toasted bread seasoned with diced fresh tomatoes, oil, garlic, and basil.
€3
≈ $3.00
0
Mixed bruschetta (tomato, olive spread, artichokes)
Bruschetta mista (pomodoro, salsa olive,carciofi)
Trio of bruschettas with various toppings: fresh tomato, olive pâté, and artichoke cream.
€5
≈ $6.00
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Zucchini flowers
Fiori di zucca
Battered and fried zucchini flowers, typically stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies.
€3
≈ $3.00
0
Supplì (2 pcs)
Supplì (2 pz)
Fried rice croquettes with a melting mozzarella center, breaded and fried. Roman specialty.
€1.50
≈ $2.00
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Croquettes (2 pcs)
Crocchette (2 pz)
Breaded and fried potato croquettes, soft and flavorful.
€1.50
≈ $2.00
0
Ascolana olives* (8 pcs)
Olive ascolane* (8 pz)
Green olives stuffed with minced meat, breaded and fried. Tasty appetizer from the Marche region.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Seafood salad*
Insalata di mare*
Cold salad with boiled mollusks and crustaceans, dressed with oil, lemon, and parsley.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Bresaola, arugula, and parmesan
Bresaola, rughetta e parmiggiano
Thin slices of aged bresaola served with fresh arugula and parmesan shavings.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Eggplant parmigiana
Parmiggiana di melanzane
Layered baked eggplant with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Ham and melon
Prosciutto e melone
Slices of sweet melon served with salty cured ham. A fresh and summery appetizer.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Fried anchovies*
Alici fritti*
Floured and fried fresh anchovies. Served hot and crispy, often with a squeeze of lemon.
€12
≈ $14.00
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FIRST COURSES
LAND
Spaghetti with cheese, pepper, zucchini flowers
Spaghetti cacio, pepe, fiori di zucca
A variation of the classic cacio e pepe pasta with the addition of zucchini flowers. Creamy and flavorful.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Strozzapreti with cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, mint
Strozzapreti datterini, mozzarella di bufala, menta
Short fresh pasta with sweet cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh mint. A dish with Mediterranean flavors.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Rigatoni alla carbonara
Pasta with a cream of egg yolk, pecorino cheese, crispy guanciale, and black pepper.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Ricotta and spinach ravioli
Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci
Fresh ricotta and spinach filled pasta, usually served with butter and sage or tomato sauce.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Bucatini alla Amatriciana
Short tubular pasta with tomato sauce, guanciale, and pecorino cheese. Strong and savory flavor.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Spaghettoni with asparagus cream, cherry tomatoes, flowers, and pecorino shavings
Spaghettoni crema asparagi, datterini fiori e scaglie di pecorino
Thick spaghetti with asparagus cream, cherry tomatoes, zucchini flowers, and shaved pecorino.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Gnocchi with cheese, pepper, and zucchini flowers
Gnocchi cacio, pepe e fiori di zucca
Potato gnocchi with pecorino cheese cream, black pepper, and zucchini flowers.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Fettuccine with artichoke cream, crispy guanciale
Fettuccine vellutata di carciofi, guanciale croccante
Long, flat egg pasta with artichoke cream and pan-fried guanciale.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Gnocchi with porcini, cherry tomatoes, basil, parmesan shavings
Gnocchi porcini, datterini, basilico, scaglie di parmigiano
Gnocchi with porcini mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and parmesan. Flavors of the forest and garden.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Strozzapreti alla gricia with artichokes
Strozzapreti alla gricia con carciofi
Pasta with pecorino, pepper, and guanciale (gricia) enriched with artichokes.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Lasagna
Layers of egg pasta alternated with meat ragù, béchamel sauce, and parmesan, baked in the oven.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Gnocchi with ragù
Gnocchi ragù
Potato gnocchi served with a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce.
€13
≈ $15.00
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SEA
Seafood spaghetti
Spaghetti allo scoglio
Spaghetti with a mix of seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari) in a light tomato or white sauce.
€15
≈ $17.00
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Scampi cream risotto*
Risotto alla crema di scampi*
Rice slowly cooked in fish broth and finished with a delicate scampi cream.
€13
≈ $15.00
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Spaghetti with clams
Spaghetti alle vongole
Classic seafood dish with spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, oil, and parsley.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Gnocchi with clams, cherry tomatoes, arugula
Gnocchi vongole, pachino, rughetta
Gnocchi served with clams, cherry tomatoes, and fresh arugula.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Gnocchi alla Calamarata (cherry tomatoes, calamari, shrimp, and zucchini)
Gnocchi alla Calamarata (datterini, calamari, gamberi e zucchine)
Gnocchi with a seafood sauce made with calamari, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini.
€14
≈ $16.00
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MAIN COURSES
LAND
Roasted lamb with potatoes
Abbacchio al forno con patate
Roasted milk-fed lamb with potatoes, rosemary, and garlic. Traditional Roman dish.
€18
≈ $21.00
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Abbacchio scottadito (grilled lamb chops)
Abbacchio alla scottadito
Lamb chops quickly grilled at high temperature. To be eaten very hot, often with hands.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Beef tagliata
Tagliata di manzo
With vinegar or rosemary
Sliced beef served with a balsamic vinegar reduction or oil and rosemary.
€17~
≈ $20.00
Beef steak
Bistecca di manzo
Grilled beef steak. Simple and tasty.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Fillet
Filetto
Prime cut of beef, very tender and lean, grilled.
€20
≈ $23.00
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Green peppercorn fillet
Filetto al pepe verde
Beef fillet served with a creamy green peppercorn sauce.
€22
≈ $25.00
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Straccetti alla fornace (artichokes and arugula)
Straccetti alla fornace (carciofi e rucola)
Thin strips of beef sautéed with artichokes and arugula.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Chicken breast
Petto di pollo
Simply grilled chicken breast. Light and healthy.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Fried chicken with french fries*
Pollo fritto con patatine*
Breaded and fried chicken pieces, served with french fries.
€13
≈ $15.00
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Scaloppine
Lemon, wine, or Marsala
Floured and pan-fried thin slices of meat, served with a sauce of your choice: lemon, white wine, or Marsala.
€13~
≈ $15.00
Straccetti alla pizzaiola
Strips of beef cooked with tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, and oil.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Tripe
Coratella
Traditional Roman dish based on lamb offal stewed with onions and sometimes artichokes.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Trippa alla Romana
Tripe stewed in tomato sauce with Roman mint and pecorino. Very flavorful.
€13
≈ $15.00
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Meatballs in sauce
Polpette al sugo
Meatballs slow-cooked in tomato sauce.
€13
≈ $15.00
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SEA
Fried shrimp and calamari*
Fritto gamberi e calamari*
Mixed floured and fried shrimp and calamari rings, served with lemon.
€15
≈ $17.00
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Sea bass or Sea Bream
Spigola o Orata
Whole fish (Sea Bass or Sea Bream) baked, grilled, or salt-baked. White and delicate flesh.
€20~
≈ $23.00
Turbot with potatoes
Rombo con patate
Turbot fish baked with potatoes.
€22
≈ $25.00
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Grilled calamari*
Calamaro alla griglia*
Whole grilled calamari, seasoned with oil and lemon.
€18
≈ $21.00
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Grilled fish*
Grigliata di pesce*
Assortment of grilled fish and crustaceans.
€25
≈ $29.00
0
SIDE DISHES
Mixed salad
Insalata mista
Fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and other seasonal vegetables.
€5
≈ $6.00
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Chicory
Cicoria
Leafy green vegetables sautéed with garlic and chili pepper. Characteristic bitter taste.
€6
≈ $7.00
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Roman-style artichokes
Carciofi alla romana
Whole artichokes stewed with oil, garlic, parsley, and mint. Tender and aromatic.
€5
≈ $6.00
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Baked potatoes
Patate al forno
Potatoes cut into pieces and roasted with rosemary and oil.
€5
≈ $6.00
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PIZZAS
RED (tomato)
Margherita
The most classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Margherita with buffalo mozzarella and basil
Margherita con bufala e basilico
An enriched version of the Margherita with fresh buffalo mozzarella instead of fiordilatte.
€10
≈ $12.00
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Capricciosa
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, cooked ham, and olives.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Neapolitan
Napoletana
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, and oregano.
€8
≈ $9.00
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Mushrooms
Funghi
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and sliced button mushrooms.
€10
≈ $12.00
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Onion and sausage
Cipolla e salsiccia
Flavorful pizza with tomato, mozzarella, onion, and sausage pieces.
€10
≈ $12.00
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Marinara
Simple pizza without mozzarella, seasoned with tomato, garlic, oil, and oregano.
€7
≈ $8.00
0
American style with hot dogs and fries
Americana wurstel e patatine
Pizza loved by children with tomato, mozzarella, hot dogs, and french fries.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Salami and gorgonzola
Salame e gorgonzola
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, spicy or mild salami, and gorgonzola cheese.
€11
≈ $13.00
0
Diavola
Spicy pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and spicy salami.
€10
≈ $12.00
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Parmigiana
(eggplant, parmesan, and basil)
Pizza resembling eggplant parmigiana, with tomato, mozzarella, fried eggplant, parmesan, and basil.
€12
≈ $14.00
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WHITE (mozzarella)
Zucchini flowers and anchovies
Fiori di zucca e alici
White pizza with mozzarella, fresh zucchini flowers, and salted anchovies.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Arugula and cherry tomatoes
Rughetta e pachino
Fresh white pizza with mozzarella, arugula, and cherry tomatoes added raw or cooked.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Radicchio and gorgonzola
Radicchio e gorgonzola
White pizza with a strong flavor, featuring mozzarella, bitter radicchio, and creamy gorgonzola cheese.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Vegetables
Verdure
White pizza with mozzarella and a mix of seasonal grilled or baked vegetables.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Porcini
White pizza with mozzarella and porcini mushrooms.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Tuna and onions
Tonno e cipolle
White pizza with mozzarella, oil-packed tuna, and sliced onion.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes
Bufala e pachino
White pizza with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Bresaola, arugula, and parmesan
Bresaola, rughetta e parmigiano
White pizza with mozzarella, topped after cooking with bresaola, arugula, and parmesan shavings.
€13
≈ $15.00
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Focaccia with buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and arugula
Focaccia bufala, pachino e rughetta
Crispy focaccia base topped with buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh arugula.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Provola and speck
Provola e speack
White pizza with smoked provola cheese and speck (smoked ham).
€12
≈ $14.00
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Chicory
Cicoria
White pizza with mozzarella and sautéed chicory.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Chicory and sausage
Cicoria e salsiccia
Hearty white pizza with mozzarella, sautéed chicory, and crumbled sausage.
€12
≈ $14.00
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DESSERTS
Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Spoon dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Chocolate mousse
Mousse al cioccolato
Soft, foamy chocolate cream.
€5
≈ $6.00
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Crème caramel
Creme caramel
Custard pudding made with eggs and milk, with a layer of liquid caramel.
€5
≈ $6.00
0
Panna cotta
Soft, foamy cream of cream, milk, and sugar thickened with gelatin, often served with fruit or caramel sauces.
€5
≈ $6.00
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Jam tart
Crostata alla marmellata
Slice of shortcrust pastry pie filled with fruit jam.
€6
≈ $7.00
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Chocolate soufflé
Soufflè al cioccolato
Warm chocolate cake with a soft, molten center.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Ricotta and sour cherry tart
Crostata ricotta e visciole
Typical Jewish-Roman tart with a filling of sweet ricotta and sour sour cherries.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Crème brûlée
Crema catalana
Pastry cream topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar crust.
€5
≈ $6.00
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Truffle
Tartufo
Black or white
Spherical ice cream covered in cocoa (black) or meringue/white chocolate sprinkles (white), with a liqueur or coffee center.
€7~
≈ $8.00
Lemon sorbet
Sorbetto al limone
Icy lemon dessert, refreshing and digestive.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Ice cream
Gelato
Cup of artisanal ice cream.
€6
≈ $7.00
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House tozzetti
Tozzetti della casa
Dry almond or hazelnut biscuits, similar to cantucci, to be dipped in sweet wine.
€5
≈ $6.00
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FRUIT
Pineapple
Ananas
Slices of fresh pineapple.
€6
≈ $7.00
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Strawberries
Fragole
Cup of fresh strawberries.
€6
≈ $7.00
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Melon
Melone
Slices of fresh melon.
€6
≈ $7.00
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Strawberries with cream and ice cream
Fragole con panna e gelato
Fresh strawberries served with whipped cream and a scoop of ice cream.
€7
≈ $8.00
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