il Forno – Italian
Bathed in the golden glow of its namesake oven, il Forno invites guests into a lively space where the air is thick with the scent of toasted focaccia and seasoned olive oil. Artfully plated carpaccio and crisp fresella celebrate the vibrant flavors of the Italian coast, while sprawling antipasto platters bring friends together over a bountiful feast of cured meats and artisanal cheeses. Every meal here feels like a spirited celebration of tradition and togetherness, turning a simple dinner into a shared Mediterranean journey.
1414, 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37210 +16157396713 https://www.ilfornowoodfired.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at il Forno
Dairy-Free at il Forno
il Forno in Nashville has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rigatoni Al Pomodoro and Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at il Forno
il Forno in Nashville has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceasar, Wild Caught Salmon and Nutella Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at il Forno
il Forno in Nashville has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sophia and Cioppino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at il Forno
il Forno in Nashville has 9 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cascina Del Torcc Nebbiolo D'Alba, Spasso Pinot Grigio and Castello Sonnino Chianti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at il Forno
il Forno in Nashville has 12 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cascina Del Torcc Nebbiolo D'Alba, Spasso Pinot Grigio and Castello Sonnino Chianti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at il Forno
il Forno in Nashville has 34 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cascina Del Torcc Nebbiolo D'Alba, Pieropan Soave Classico and Villa Elena Brunello di Montalcino Bottle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at il Forno
il Forno in Nashville has 45 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nutella Pizza, Mondragone and Lola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at il Forno
il Forno in Nashville has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wild Caught Salmon and Ravello. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at il Forno
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboy | 56.6 g | 60.5 g |
| Cioppino | 33.1 g | 55.6 g |
| Spaghetti Di Mare | 57.1 g | 54.5 g |
| Sophia | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Quattro Formaggi | 27.3 g | 35.7 g |
| Carpaccio Filet Mignon | 19.6 g | 34.2 g |
| Fungi Pizza | 50.2 g | 32.1 g |
| Rigatoni Al Pomodoro | 4.9 g | 28 g |
| Ravioli | 3.8 g | 25.9 g |
| Diavola | 9.3 g | 25.8 g |
| Capricciosa | 6.3 g | 25.7 g |
| Risotto Ai Fungi | 9.2 g | 24.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Carpaccio Filet Mignon - $19: Sicilian caper, parmigiano, and sherry dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio Di Polipo - $19: Octopus, cherry tomato, fingerling potato, shallot, arugula, and lemon dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresella - $17: Roma tomato, burrata, and extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia Napolitana - $7: Oregano, salt, and extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto For Two - $24: Chef's selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto For Four - $44: Chef's selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto Pazzo (8-10 people) - $82: Chef's selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Zio Franco - $16: Arugula, candied walnut, goat cheese, red wine poached pear, and sherry vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mondragone - $16: Beet, orange, pistachio, burrata, arugula, and lemon-honey mint dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Il Forno Salad - $17: Roasted chicken, cranberry, quinoa, candied walnut, squash, and balsamic dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceasar - $18: Romaine, crostini, ceasar dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lola - $18: Arugula, raddicchio, grape, hazelnut, fried burrata, champagne dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loren - $18: Endive, persimmon, pomegrante, feta, raspberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- New York Steak - $55: Asparagus, roasted potato, mushroom cream sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cioppino - $32: Mussels, clams, shrimp, and crostini. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Caught Salmon - $32: Farro, zucchini, carrot, garbanzo, bell pepper, argula, dijon cream. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Ravioli - $26: Spinach, ricotta, sage butter sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Risotto Ai Fungi - $24: Parmigiano, seasonal mushrooms. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Di Mare - $32: Mussels, clams, shrimp, cherry tomato. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettucine Bolognese - $20: Bolognese, fresh ricotta. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettucine Verde - $20: Lamb ragu and porcini mushroom. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni - $20: Cream sauce and black truffle sausage. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini All' Amatriciana - $28: Guanciale, Pomodoro, Pecorino Romano. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $15: Tomato base, fior di latte, fresh basil, parmigiano, and extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara - $14: Tomato base, garlic, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capricciosa - $17: Tomato base, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, artichoke, mushroom, olive, parmigiano, fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fungi Pizza - $17: Tomato base, fior di latte, mushroom, sausage or prosciutto cotto, parmigiano, and fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diavola - $16: Tomato base, fior di latte, calabrese salami, fresh basil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sophia - $18: Tomato base, fior di latte, calabrese salami, Kalamata olive, ricotta, fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calzone Fritto - $19: Ricotta, prosciutto cotto, pomodoro, and fresh basil. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quattro Formaggi - $19: White base, fior di latte, ricotta, gorgonzola, and fontina. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amore - $16: White base, fior di latte, ricotta, artichoke, Kalamata olive, fresh basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bella - $19: White base, fior di latte, goat cheese, porcini mushroom, fresh basil, and white truffle oil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vesuvio - $17: White base, fior di latte, provolone, balsamic glazed onion, and smoked bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Gabriele - $23: White base, fior di latte, burrata, grape tomato, prosciutto di Parma, arugula. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cowboy - $16: White base, fior di latte, smoked bacon and gorgonzola. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Bambini
- Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza - $8: Includes drink. For children 12 and under. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Al Pomodoro - $8: Includes drink. For children 12 and under. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Panna Cotta - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nutella Pizza - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Torta Della Zia - $10: Chocolate cake, whipped cream, and Nutella.
Beverages
- Yazoo Gerst - $7: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Peroni - $6: Beer
- Corona - $6: Beer
- Romio Extra Dry Prosecco - $10: Bubbles Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Acquesi Brachetto - $15: Sweet sparkling red. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ferrari Sparkling Rose - $26: Sparkling rose. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Poderi Cellario E' Orange - $13: Orange wine. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cantina Bolzano Weissburgunder - $14: White wine. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pieropan Soave Classico - $14: White wine. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Spasso Pinot Grigio - $13: White wine. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Peter Zemmer Schiava - $15: Chilled red wine. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Castello Sonnino Chianti - $13: Red wine. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cascina Del Torcc Nebbiolo D'Alba - $14: Red wine. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Vignale di Cecilia Cóvolo Cabernet/Merlot - $17: Red wine. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Il Forno Spritz - $13: Elderflower, prosecco, and blood orange. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Amalfi Spritz - $13: Green apple, botanicals, tea, prosecco.
- Aperol Spritz - $12: Aperol, prosecco, sparkling water, and orange.
- Bellini - $12: Seasonal fruit purée, prosecco.
- Capri - $14: Rye whiskey, carpano bianco, honey, and limonata. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Ischia - $14: Bourbon, Campari, carpano antica, and cherry. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- The Classic Negroni - $14: Campari, Carpano Antica, gin. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- The Mezcal Negroni - $14: Mezcal, Aperol, Carpano Antica. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- La Bianca Negroni - $15: Starlino Rosé, Italicus Bergamot, gin. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ravello - $15: Reposado, watermelon, cucumber, mint, Habanero. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- Espresso Martini - $15
- Limoncello Martini - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Italian Soda - $5
- NA Beer - $6: Non-alcoholic beer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Lyre's Prosecco - $9: Non-alcoholic prosecco. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- NA Spritz - $10: Lyre's Aperitivo or Hibiscus Lemon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Dessert Wines
- Alagna Marsala - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Still Moscato - $14 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tessari - $16: Sweet white. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Amarone - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Wine Bottles
- Ferrari Sparkling Rose Bottle - $65 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cascina Del Torcc Barolo Bottle - $86 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Marion Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle - $83 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Il Borro Pian Di Nova Bottle - $69: Super Tuscan. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Villa Elena Brunello di Montalcino Bottle - $109 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Salvalai Amarone Della Valpolicella Bottle - $92 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about il Forno
- Is il Forno dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. il Forno has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rigatoni Al Pomodoro and Marinara.
- What can I eat at il Forno on a dairy-free diet?
- Rigatoni Al Pomodoro and Marinara carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does il Forno have vegan options?
- Yes. 34 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cascina Del Torcc Nebbiolo D'Alba and Pieropan Soave Classico.
- What is the highest-protein dish at il Forno?
- Cowboy, at roughly 60.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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