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    Buona Forchetta - San Clemente 1014 S El Camino Real

    Italian
    Open now5PM - 8:30PM
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    Antipasti
    Insalate
    Baked Specialties
    Pasta
    Cucina Vegana
    Pizze
    Sides
    Dolci
    Kids Menu

    Featured Items

    • Radicchio

      Radicchio, cauliflower, spicy calabrese salame, pine nuts, basil, ricotta salata, currant vinaigrette.
      $16.00
    • Cheese

      Our "plain" pizza - San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella. A perfect base for your favorite toppings.
      $15.00
    • Margherita

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, EVOO. A genuine Pizza Napoletane "TSG" (Traditional Status Guaranteed)
      $18.00

    Antipasti

    • Artichokes

      Artichoke hearts sauteed with garlic, Italian herbs, and evoo
      $20.00
    • Calamari Fritti

      Calamari dusted in rice flour and deep fried. Served with lemon wedges and marinara sauce
      $19.00
    • Eggplant Tortino

      Eggplant slices buttered in an egg-rice flour mixture, deep fried, then topped with Marinara sauce, Parmigiano, Stracciata and Basil
      $15.00
    • Polpettine

      Ground beef and pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmigiano, and garlic. The portion comes with 3 (Dairy and gluten are present)
      $16.00
    • Bruschettone

      Two pieces of toasted bread - one served with confit tomatoes, arugula, stracciata cheese, EVOO, and balsamic reduction; the second with chopped & sauteed zucchini, eggplant and roasted red peppers in EVOO.. (subject to change based on seasonal availability)
      $16.00
    • Tagliere Misto

      Mixed Italian cold cuts and cheese plate. Serves 2 people.
      $28.00
    • Focaccia

      Wood-fired Italian flatbread with olive oil, salt, rosemary.
      $8.00
    • Montanara

      3 round discs of fried pizza dough. Served: 1 with tomato sauce, Stracciata cheese, basil. 1 with pesto and Parmigiano. 1 with tomato sauce, Parmigiano and olives.
      $15.00

    Insalate

    • Burrata Caprese

      Organic tomatoes, burrata, evoo, balsamic glaze.
      $18.00
    • Fattore

      Mix greens, walnuts, grape tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano, homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
      $13.00
    • Sottoterra

      Mix greens topped with sautéed carrots, fennel, parsnip and onions (Not Modifiable) with fresh herbs, EVOO, goat cheese and Dijon mustard vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Piemonte

      Spinach, gorgonzola cheese, pear, sliced almonds, balsamic vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Beet Salad

      Mix greens, yellow and red beets, green lentils, goat cheese, shaved Parmigiano, homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
      $16.00
    • Radicchio

      Radicchio, cauliflower, spicy calabrese salame, pine nuts, basil, ricotta salata, currant vinaigrette.
      $16.00

    Baked Specialties

    • Lasagna Bolognese

      Fresh homemade pasta and ground beef ragu, bechamel sauce, parmesan cheese.
      $26.00
    • Lasagna Vegetariana

      Homemade pasta, zucchini, asparagus, mushrooms, bechamel, smoked mozzarella. Sauce is "white", not red...
      $24.00
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Battered deep fried eggplant (egg and rice flour), marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
      $24.00

    Pasta

    • Amatriciana

      Organic tomatoes, onions, guanciale, pecorino cheese
      $22.00
    • Bolognese

      Ground angus beef, tomato sauce, Italian herbs
      $23.00
    • Carbonara

      egg yolk, guanciale, pecorino, black pepper
      $23.00
    • Pesto

      basil, garlic, parmigiano, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, walnuts
      $22.00
    • Buona Forchetta

      Cream, egg yolk, Parmigiano, spicy marinara on top
      $21.00
    • Cacio e Pepe

      Butter, Parmigiano, Pecorino and Black Pepper
      $21.00
    • Due Pomodori

      Organic marinara sauce, confit tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil
      $19.00
    • Butter & Parm

      $16.00
    • Alfredo

      Onion, Butter, Cream and Parmigiano
      $17.00
    • Pink sauce

      $19.00
    • Plain

      $12.00
    • Olive oil

      $13.00
    • Vegan Pesto

      Basil, Evoo, Pine nuts, Walnuts and Garlic.
      $22.00
    • Marinara

      $18.00
    • Butter

      $14.00
    • Arrabbiata

      $20.00
    • Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

      Garlic, extra virgin olive oil and crushed red pepper.
      $18.00

    Cucina Vegana

    • Insalata Vegana

      Organic baby spinach, chickpeas, cranberries, quinoa, Italian balsamic dressing
      $15.00
    • Tagliere Vegano

      $26.00
    • Penne Ai Funghi VEGAN

      $20.00
    • Spaghetti Puttanesca VEGAN

      Cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, onions and garlic.
      $21.00
    • Ravioli VEGAN

      White bean and asparagus-stuffed ravioli with cherry tomato (our "Due Pomodori") sauce
      $26.00

    Pizze

    • Margherita

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, EVOO. A genuine Pizza Napoletane "TSG" (Traditional Status Guaranteed)
      $18.00
    • Cheese

      Our "plain" pizza - San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella. A perfect base for your favorite toppings.
      $15.00
    • Regina Margherita

      Mozzarella di bufala, grape tomatoes, basil, parmigiano
      $20.00
    • Puttanesca (Pizza)

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, capers
      $19.00
    • Marinara (Pizza)

      San marzano tomatoes, oregano, garlic, grape tomatoes (no cheese)
      $15.00
    • Sofia

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichokes, mushrooms
      $21.00
    • Sergio

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, prosciutto, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
      $23.00
    • Augusta

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, grape tomatoes
      $20.00
    • Nicola

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, truffle oil
      $23.00
    • Daniela

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, brie, speck
      $22.00
    • Angela

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, spicy salame calabrese
      $20.00
    • Bruna

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, spicy salame
      $23.00
    • Pepperoni

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni
      $18.00
    • Martina

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni, red onion, oregano, crushed red pepper, arugula, truffle oil, parmesan
      $22.00
    • Juna

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, spicy honey
      $22.00
    • Giulia

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, spicy salami, onion, sausage, bell pepper, spicy honey
      $22.00
    • Eva

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, spicy salame, pepperoni, imported ham, spicy honey
      $23.00
    • Andrea

      Provola, roasted potatoes, sausage, parmigiano
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Marisa

      Mozzarella, pesto, ricotta, grape tomatoes, pine nuts
      $20.00
    • Barbara

      Mozzarella di bufala, provola, gorgonzola, parmigiano
      $20.00
    • Isabella

      Mozzarella di bufala, sundried tomatoes, onions, goat cheese
      $19.00
    • Michelle

      Mozzarella, gorgonzola, caramelized onions, speck
      $22.00
    • Alexa

      Provola, fennel sausage, broccolini
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Teepoo

      Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichokes, mushrooms, ricotta
      $21.00
    • Lina

      Mozzarella, pepperoni, nduja, stracciata, spicy honey
      $23.00
    • Giuseppe

      Mozzarella, spicy salame calabrese, porcini mushrooms, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
      $23.00
    • Agnese

      Gorgonzola, speck, parmesan, walnuts, baby arugula, spicy honey
      $22.00
    • Amanda

      Fried pizza (gluten free not available) with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto di Parma
      $22.00
    • Rebecca

      Fried pizza (gluten free not available) with mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms
      $21.00
    • India

      Calzone with prosciutto cotto, ricotta, mozzarella, grape tomatoes
      $20.00
    • Kira

      Calzone with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, fennel sausage, ricotta
      $20.00
    • Ezio

      Calzone with mozzarella, brie, prosciutto, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
      $23.00
    • Piera

      Vegan pizza with vegan pesto, grape tomatoes, caramelized onions, and mushrooms. Choose from vegan mozzarella, regular mozzarella, or 'no cheese'.
      $20.00
    • Gabriele

      Vegan pizza with spinach, porcini mushrooms, and grape tomatoes. Choose tomato sauce or 'no sauce'; and choose vegan mozzarella, regular mozzarella, or 'no cheese'.
      $20.00
    • Jackson

      Vegan pizza with artichoke, onion, olive, baby arugula, and grape tomatoes. Choose tomato sauce or 'no sauce'; and choose vegan mozzarella, regular mozzarella, or 'no cheese'.
      $20.00

    Sides

    • Broccolini & Shallots

      Sauteed Rapini with Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil
      $9.00
    • Roasted Potatoes

      Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Italian Herbs.
      $9.00
    • Sautéed Mix Mushrooms

      Sauteed Mushrooms with White Wine, Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
      $9.00
    • Sautéed Baby Spinach

      butter and parmesan cheese
      $9.00
    • Brussel Sprouts & Pancetta

      Brussel sprouts with smoked pancetta & balsamic
      $9.00
    • Side Alfredo

      $3.00
    • Side Amatriciana

      $3.00
    • Side Arrabbiata

      $2.00
    • Side Bolognese

      $4.00
    • Side Buona Forchetta

      $3.00
    • Side Pink Sauce

      $2.00
    • Side Marinara

      $2.00
    • Side Anchovies

      $4.00
    • Side Arugula

      $2.00
    • Side Burrata

      $7.00
    • Side Capers

      $3.00
    • Side Chicken

      $5.00
    • Side Olives

      $4.00
    • Side Pesto

      $4.00
    • Side Prosciutto

      $6.00
    • Side Salmon

      $14.00
    • Side Sausage

      $4.00
    • Side Shrimp

      $8.00
    • Side Spicy Honey

      $2.00
    • Side Truffle Oil

      $2.00

    Dolci

    • Tiramisu

      $12.00
    • Panna Cotta

      $9.00
    • Vegan Coppa Mocha

      $15.00
    • Cannoli

      $10.00
    • Delizia del Bosco

      $12.00
    • Gelato con Cantucci

      $12.00

    Kids Menu

    • kids amatriciana

      $9.00
    • kids bolognese

      $10.00
    • kids carbonara

      $9.00
    • kids pesto

      $9.00
    • kids buona forchetta

      $9.00
    • kids cacio e pepe

      $9.00
    • kids 2 pomodori

      $8.00
    • kids butter

      $7.00
    • kids alfredo

      $8.00
    • kids pink sauce

      $9.00
    • kids plain

      $6.00
    • kids olive oil

      $7.00
    • kids marinara

      $8.00

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Monday12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

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