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600 Pine St. Seattle, WA 98101

206-264-0994

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Seattle Weekly
Recommended
Best Place for Free Happy-Hour Food
Award Winner 2009

Cuisine(s): Cafe, Coffeehouse, Italian, Salads, Sandwiches, Soups

Hours: Sun 10am-10pm, Mon-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri 6:30am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm

Price: $
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Business Dining, Fireplace

Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Online Reservations Available

Parking: Garage, Street

Description

In chain restaurants, "authentic" is usually a synonym for "crap." But Il Fornaio gets the food right, and does it all in local style. Fettuccini Bolognese will remind a paisan of grandma. The ristorante upstairs offers more formal dining with rotating special menus focused on Italian regions. In addition, Il Fornaio's bakery is out in the mall atrium and its Caffe is more secluded, but both cater to the casual diner with morning pastries, coffee, salads, sandwiches, cookies, hearth-baked breads, and food to go.

Il Fornaio Happy Hour

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

Admittedly, Il Fornaio comes off a bit stuffy. But don’t let the spiral staircase, classical music, and overwhelming number of graying women in pan...

2009 | Best Place for Free Happy-Hour Food

Downtown's Italian chain eatery Il Fornaio isn't on most people's list of cheap eats. Except during happy hour, that is, when drinks are moderately priced (beer $3, wine $4) and the food is 100% free. In the bar, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, the staff sets out a small buffet of whatever the chef feels like making--usually bruschetta, some sort of pizza, and a couple of surprise treats. One time it was a so-so chicken salad; once it was an incredible couscous salad; and onc... More »

Food News

By Adriana Grant | Wed, July 19, 2006

News Food and/or beverage news? E-mail food@seattleweekly.com. On July 20, Taste of the Nation, a gourmet fund-raiser to fight hunger, takes place in cities all across the country. Over 65 Seattle restaurants, breweries, and coffee roasters will c... More »
Il Fornaio

By | Wed, December 01, 2004

When that inevitable craziness that comes with wandering the mall for hours strikes this holiday season, there is no better cure than a soothing glass of wine or a cold beer. This is why Il Fornaio in Pacific Place is the ideal restaurant for its ... More »
Nov. 10, 2004

By | Wed, November 10, 2004

Advance registration or reservations are recommended for most events. Prices exclude tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted. ON THE PLATE Through Nov. 14 Celebrate the Italian region of Campania at Il Fornaio. This Southern Italian area is a grea... More »
Sept. 8, 2004

By | Wed, September 08, 2004

Advance registration or reservations are recommended for most events. Prices exclude tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted. ON THE PLATE Sept. 10 Hors d'oeuvres from the award-winning Herbfarm will highlight this evening's fund-raising dinner to... More »
Food Files

By | Wed, May 05, 2004

Advance registration or reservations are recommended for most events. Prices exclude tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted. ON THE PLATE Through spring The newly expanded "sunset supper" menu at Sapphire is inaccurately titled; it's available fr... More »
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Dinner Menu

Antipasti

$7.99

Bruschetta Calda
grilled il fornaio ciabatta bread rubbed with garlic, warm chopped tomatoes, basil and kalamata olives

$9.99

Rustichella
housemade flat bread topped with goat cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, basil, oregano baked in the wood-fired oven.

$10.99

Carpaccio
thinly sliced raw beef, shaved grana, capers and wild arugula drizzled with lemon-olive oil.

$10.99

Crostini Di Polenta
polenta-provolone squares with six toppings: mixed mushrooms and truffle oil, italian sausage, grilled peppers, imported ham, sautéed zucchini and gorgonzola

$11.99

Calamaretti Fritti
baby squid, lightly floured and deep fried, served with spicy marinara

$13.99

Grigliata Costa Smeralda
grilled scallops, calamari and shrimp served with parsley sauce.

$14.99

Antipasto Della Casa
a sampling of authentic italian antipasti including: seasoned goat cheese rolled in smoked salmon, grilled scallops wrapped in pancetta, tuscan melon with prosciutto, bruschetta al pomodoro, eggplant salad, grilled marinated artichoke, caprese, olives - for 2 or more.

Minestre E Insalate
Soups And Dressings Are Made On-site

$5.99

Minestrone Di Verdure
seasonal vegetable soup made with vegetable stock.

$7.99

Insalata Al Balsamico
organic baby lettuces; balsamic vinaigrette

$8.99

Insalata Del Fornaio
mixed greens, garlic croutons and shaved parmesan; house vinaigrette

$9.99

Caprese Calda
grilled sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, basil, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil

$9.79

Insalata Di Bietole
organic red and gold beets with red wine vinegar, wild arugula, toasted walnuts and asiago cheese; lemon-olive oil dressing

$9.79

Insalata Cesarina
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, hardboiled egg, focaccia croutons; housemade caesar dressing

$9.99

Insalata Della Casa
chopped salad of romaine, radicchio, cannellini beans, avocado, tomato and cucumber with gorgonzola dressing

$10.99

Insalata Di Spinaci
organic baby spinach salad with aged ricotta, red onions, applewood-smoked bacon, tomatoes, champignon mushrooms and toasted walnuts; warm vinaigrette

Pasta Fresca E Secca
All Fresh Pasta Is Made On-site And Dry Pasta Is Imported From Italy.

$9.99
$14.99

Capellini Al Pomodoro
angel hair pasta, chopped tomatoes, marinara sauce and fresh basil.

$12.99
$17.99

Ravioli Alla Lucana
fresh organic spinach ravioli filled with italian sausage, ricotta, parmesan and fennel; fresh tomatoes, spicy tomato sauce with imported peperoncino, pecorino pepato cheese and fresh basil

$12.99
$16.99

Conchiglie Al Pollo
shell pasta, chicken breast, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, pecorino cheese, roasted garlic, trebbiano wine.

$10.99
$15.99

Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
pasta ribbons with traditional meat ragu and parmesan cheese

$9.99
$15.79

Paccheri Alle Melanzane
wide pasta tubes tossed with diced eggplant, tomatoes, calabrese peperoncino and smoked mozzarella

$10.99
$15.99

Barilotti Alla Pugliese
barrel-shaped whole wheat pasta with cherry tomatoes, arugula, dried ricotta, garlic and tomato sauce

$11.99
$16.99

Pennoni Alla Vodka
large pasta tubes with bacon, vodka-cream-tomato sauce and parmesan cheese

$11.99
$16.99

Cappellacci Di Zucca
ravioli filled with butternut squash and walnuts; tomato sauce, brown butter, parmesan and crispy sage

Pizza
Thin-crust Pizza Using Housemade Dough And Mozzarella Imported From Italy

$12.99

Pizza Margherita
mozzarella, oregano, tomato sauce, basil.

$13.99

Pizza Vegetariana
mozzarella, tomato sauce, sliced artichokes, zucchini, eggplant, sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh basil

$13.99

Pizza Fradiavola
mozzarella, tomato sauce, italian sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, spicy peperoncino oil

$14.99

Pizza Cristina
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved parmesan, mushrooms and wild arugula, drizzled with white truffle oil.

$14.59

Calzone
folded pizza filled with mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, ham and tomato sauce.

Girarrosto, Griglia E Specialita
Authentic Italian Specialties From Our Wood-Fired Rotisserie and Grill.

$19.59

Pollo Toscano
free-range rotisserie chicken seasoned with rosemary; served with sautéed seasonal vegetables and roasted yukon gold potatoes

$22.99

Scaloppine Ai Carciofi E Limone
thinly pounded veal sauteed with artichokes and lemon, served with fingerling potatoes and sauteed vegetables.

$26.99

Tagliata Chianina
beef tenderloin grilled rare and sliced, balsamic vinegar and green peppercorn sauce; served with sautéed organic spinach and roasted yukon gold potatoes

$34.99

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
grilled 22-ounce porterhouse steak served with sautéed organic spinach and roasted yukon gold potatoes

$19.99

Petto Di Pollo Al Peperoncino
grilled free-range chicken breast marinated with sage, rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper, white wine, dijon mustard and lemon; served with spicy peperoncino sauce, sautéed organic spinach and roasted yukon gold potatoes

Specialita‘ Della Casa

$16.99

Lasagna Ferrarese
fresh pasta sheets layered with meat ragu, porcini mushrooms, parmesan and béchamel, baked in the oven

$17.99

Cannelloni Al Forno
large fresh pasta tubes filled with free-range rotisserie chicken, sundried tomatoes, ricotta, pecorino, smoked mozzarella and organic spinach; béchamel, marinara and mushrooms

$19.99

Linguine Mare Chiaro
thin flat pasta with clams, mussels, prawns and scallops; seasoned with tomatoes, crushed red pepper, garlic and trebbiano wine

Dolci

$7.99

Crespelle Di Mele
crepes filled with apples and grappa infused pastry cream; vanilla gelato and caramel sauce

$7.99

Zabaione Alla Gritti
chilled zabaione with fresh berries, bellini sorbet, fresh whipped cream and amarena cherry

$7.99

Tiramisù
lady fingers, rum, mascarpone cheese, espresso, cocoa powder

$7.99

Rosina Al Cioccolato
chocolate mousse, fresh raspberries and sponge cake soaked with triple sec; served with orange crème anglaise

$6.99

Affogato Al Caffè
espresso poured over two scoops of vanilla gelato and topped with fresh whipped cream

$7.99

Bianco Mangiare Ai Frutti Di Bosco
almond custard topped with caramel sauce, toasted almonds and fresh berries

$6.99

Gelati Misti
assortment of italian gelat

$13.99

Dolce Trio
dessert sampler of half rosina al cioccolato, half tiramisu and one crespelle with a scoop of vanilla gelato

$7.29

Spumone Gelato
strawberry, chocolate hazelnut and pistachio gelato folded together with cherries, chocolate chips and pistachios; served with raspberry and chocolate sauce

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Il Fornaio

600 Pine St. Seattle, WA 98101

206-264-0994

Description

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

2009 | Best Place for Free Happy-Hour Food

By Adriana Grant | Wed, July 19, 2006

By | Wed, December 01, 2004

By | Wed, November 10, 2004

By | Wed, September 08, 2004

By | Wed, May 05, 2004