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Filetto Aglio beef fillet in garlic and herb butter sauce topped with roasted garlic, crispy shallots and pea shoots, with broccoli, carrots, beetroot and potato at Al Forno
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Al Forno brings Italian warmth to Anzac Street, a short walk from Takapuna Beach on the North Shore of Auckland. Rolling hills and Italian vineyards are painted across the walls, and a large oven fired with wood takes centre stage, turning out pizza after pizza through the evening. The team describes the place as comfortable, welcoming and casual, somewhere for long conversations with family and friends as much as for a candlelit dinner for two. Children get their own menu, highchairs or room for a stroller can be arranged when booking, and anything from ten guests upward counts as a group booking, handy for birthdays, work functions and other celebrations.

The kitchen cooks from fresh produce sourced locally and from traditional Italian recipes given a modern spin. Pizzas start with a sauce made in house, from a classic margherita with fresh mozzarella and basil to the signature Al Forno, layered with spicy salami, mushrooms, roast potato, fresh mozzarella, parmesan and rosemary. The diavola brings spicy nduja and chilli oil, the riviera swaps tomato for a pesto base topped with prawns, pancetta and a bruschetta mix, and the saporita pairs spicy salami with gorgonzola and olives. Pizza breads with garlic, or with parmesan and black truffle oil, make an easy start, and the menu flags dishes for vegetarians and vegans along with low gluten choices, a label chosen because flour from the pizza bases is always in the air.

Pasta is just as central. Tortellini di pollo, filled with chicken and tossed with pan fried chicken pieces in a rich, creamy amaretto sauce, is the dish diners mention most, and linguine al forno combines pan fried prawns with garlic, lemon zest, anchovies and white wine. Gnocchi with leek, blue cheese and walnuts, a layered lasagne, spaghetti carbonara and a vegan penne vegetariane with eggplant, capsicum, capers and olives complete the pasta selection, and there is also a tomato based chicken and mushroom risotto. For something more substantial, the costata di manzo, a rib eye of 500 grams, still on the bone, with peppercorn sauce and roasted vegetables, has been a favourite for a decade, while the filetto aglio dresses tender beef fillet in garlic and herb butter with crispy shallots.

Wine matters here, and the list draws on leading regions of Italy and New Zealand, with bottles such as a Masi Valpolicella or a Primitivo Riserva suggested alongside the steaks. Cocktail drinkers will find classics from the cosmopolitan and martini to the negroni and the Godfather, plus beer, cider and drinks without alcohol, and oysters with Champagne have featured as an aperitivo. Desserts include tiramisu of sponge fingers dipped in whiskey and coffee and layered with light mascarpone cream, as well as a lemon cheesecake made on site. Anyone celebrating a birthday can have their dessert plate written with a chocolate greeting and topped with a candle, and much of the pizza and pasta list travels well as takeaway.

Address: 34 Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622

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Al Forno Menu

Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.

Pizza Bread

Pizza Aglio e Olio

Wood fired garlic pizza bread (GFA) (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan
$14
Pizza Rosmarino

Wood fired pizza bread, rosemary, olive oil (GFA) (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan
$14.50
Pizza truffle Parmigiano

Wood fired pizza bread, truffle oil, Grana Padano cheese (GFA) (V)

Vegetarian
$17.90
Bruschetta

Wood fired garlic pizza bread, fresh tomato, onion, basil, oregano and olive oil (GFA) (V)

Vegetarian
$22.90

Antipasti

Olive Miste

A premium selection of mixed olives (GF) (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan
$11.90
Fegatini di Pollo

Sautéed chicken livers, mushrooms, rich creamy Marsala sauce (GF)

$21.90 $30.90
Burrata

Fresh burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh Roquette, warm pizza bread, balsamic crema

$24.90
Insalata Caprese

Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic crema (GF) (Veg)

$23.90
Cozze

Steamed mussels, fresh chilli, fresh herbs, housemade Napoletana sauce (GF)

$22.90 $32.90
Crêpe di Pesce

Baked seafood crêpe, garlic & white wine cream sauce, mozzarella & Grana Padano cheese

$22.90 $32.90
Crêpe di Pollo

Baked chicken crêpe, mustard cream sauce, mozzarella & Grana Padano cheese

$20.90 $30.90
Funghi Ham

Flat mushrooms with garlic, ham, mozzarella cheese, white wine sauce (GF)

$19.90
Funghi Vegetariani

Flat mushrooms with garlic, capers, capsicum, olives, housemade Napoletana sauce (GF) (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan
$19.90
Antipasto della Casa (To share)

Salami, ham, prosciutto, smoked salmon, bocconcini, provolone cheese, crackers, olives, sundried tomatoes, Cherry tomato, roquette salad, fresh basil, olive oil

$54.90

Wood Fired Pizza

Autunno

Mozzarella, walnuts, pancetta, goat cheese, rocket, Grana Padano, truffle oil (GFA)

$31.50
Margherita

Pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil (GFA) (V)

Vegetarian
$27.50
Al Forno

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, mushrooms, roast potato, fresh mozzarella, Grana Padano, rosemary (GFA)

$33.90
Capricciosa

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms (GFA)

$28.50
Carne e Amore (Meat Lovers)

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, pancetta, ham, smoked chicken (GFA)

$33.50
Caprino

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, spinach (GFA) (V)

Vegetarian
$29.50
Cosa Nostra

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, ham, salami, mushrooms, olives (GFA)

$30.50
Calzone (Folded Pizza)

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, ham, pancetta, mushrooms

$29.50
Diavola

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, spinach, Spicy Nduja, mushrooms, Capsicum, olives, chilli oil (GFA)

$30.90
Funghi

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle oil (GFA) (V)

Vegetarian
$28.50
Pollo

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, chicken, sundried tomato, capsicum, spinach (GFA)

$29.90
Prosciutto

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, olives, mushrooms, olive oil (GFA)

$31.90
Puglia

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, fresh rocket, prosciutto, burrata, bruschetta- mix of fresh tomatoes, onion, olive oil (GFA)

$33.50
Puttanesca

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, olives (GFA)

$28.60
Riviera

Pesto base, mozzarella, garlic prawns, pancetta, bruschetta -mix of fresh tomatoes, onion, oregano, basil, olive oil (GFA)

$33.70
Saporita

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, gorgonzola, sliced black olives (GFA)

$30.50
Vegetariana

Pizza sauce, garlic, mozzarella, capsicum, spinach, sundried tomatoes, olives, mushrooms (GFA) (V)

Vegetarian
$30.50

Primi

Linguine Al Forno

Linguine, prawns, garlic, chilli, lemon juice, lemon zest, anchovies, white wine sauce (GFA)

$34.90
Gnocchi

Potato gnocchi, leek, gorgonzola, walnuts, creamy white wine sauce (GF) (VG)

$28.90
Lasagna

Layers of pasta, beef Bolognese, bechamel sauce, housemade Napoletana sauce, mozzarella cheese

$29.90
Risotto Pollo e Funghi

Tomato-based risotto, mozzarella, chicken, mushrooms, Grana Padano (GF) (VA)

Vegetarian Option
$29.90
Tortellini di Pollo

Chicken tortellini, pan fried chicken pieces, rich creamy amaretto sauce

$30.90
Penne Pollo

Penne, chicken, mushrooms, creamy white wine cheese sauce (VG)

$28.90
Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti, beef Bolognese, housemade Napoletana sauce (GFA) (VA)

Vegetarian Option
$28.90
Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti, bacon, onion, egg yolk, Grana Padano, creamy white wine sauce (GFA) (VA)

Vegetarian Option
$29.90
Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine, ham, mushrooms, black pepper, creamy white wine sauce (GFA) (VA)

Vegetarian Option
$29.50
Penne Vegetariane

Penne, onion, eggplant, capsicum, capers, olives, housemade Napoletana sauce (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan
$28.40
Marinara

King prawns, mussels, prawn cutlets, prawn meat & clams, housemade Napoletana sauce (GFA). Choose: Linguine pasta or Risotto

$38.90
Spaghetti alle Vongole

Spaghetti, clams, anchovies, white wine chilli & garlic sauce, truffle oil (GFA)

$36.90
Gamberoni

Linguine, king prawns, olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, white wine sauce (GFA)

$38.90

Secondi

Pesce

Pan seared market fish, white wine olive oil garlic & lemon sauce. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$42.90
Scaloppine Marsala

Veal medallions & mushrooms, Marsala wine cream sauce. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$38.90
Scaloppine Parmigiana

Veal medallions, garlic, spinach, ham, mozzarella cheese, housemade Napoletana sauce. Lightly baked. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$39.90
Scaloppine Puttanesca

Veal medallions, anchovies, capers, olives, housemade Napoletana sauce. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$38.90
Pollo Albicocca

Free range NZ chicken breast, apricot & white wine cream sauce. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$34.90
Pollo Parmigiana

Free range NZ chicken breast, garlic, spinach, ham, mozzarella cheese, housemade Napoletana sauce. Lightly Baked. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$38.90
Pollo Galliano

Free range NZ chicken breast rolled & filled with ham & cheese, Galliano cream sauce. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$42.90
Filetto Aglio

220gm Prime NZ Angus eye fillet, roast garlic peppercorn white wine & parsley sauce. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$44.90
Filetto Paesana

220gm Prime NZ Angus eye fillet, caramelised onion, capsicum, mushrooms, housemade Napoletana sauce. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$44.90
Filetto Senape

220gm Prime NZ Angus eye fillet, creamy mustard garlic & caramelised onion sauce. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$44.90
Costata di Manzo

500gm prime NZ Angus rib eye, creamy peppercorn sauce. Served with roast potatoes & vegetables (GF)

$53.90

Contorni

Patate Arrosto

Sliced roast potatoes, rosemary, olive oil (GF) (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan
$11.50
Verdure Miste

A seasonal assortment of vegetables (GF) (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan
$11.50
Funghi alla Panna

Sautéed mushrooms, creamy garlic & rosemary sauce (GF) (V)

Vegetarian
$12.90

Insalate

Insalata Di Rucola

Rocket, pear, shaved Grana Padano, Italian dressing (GF) (V)

Vegetarian
$12.50
Insalata Mista

Salad greens, tomato, red onion, sliced black olives, Italian dressing (GF) (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan
$12.50
Insalata Caprese

Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic crema (GF) (V)

Vegetarian
$23.90

Kids Menu: Pizza

(For children under 10 years of age)

Capricciosa

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham and mushrooms

$17.90
Ham and Cheese

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and ham

$17.90
Hawaiian

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham and pineapple

$17.90
Margherita

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, olive oil (V)

Vegetarian
$17.90
Pepperoni

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mild salami

$17.90

Kids Menu: Pasta

(For children under 10 years of age)

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti, bacon, onion, egg yolk, parmesan cheese in a creamy cheese sauce (GFA) (VA)

Vegetarian Option
$17.90
Lasagna

Layers of pasta, beef Bolognese, housemade Napoletana sauce and mozzarella cheese

$17.90
Penne Pollo

Penne pasta with chicken and mushroom in a creamy cheese sauce (GFA) (VA)

Vegetarian Option
$17.90
Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti, beef Bolognese with a house made Napoletana sauce (GFA)

$17.90

Kids Menu: Sides

(For children under 10 years of age)

Potato

Sliced golden roast potatoes (DF) (GF) (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free
$7.50
Vegetables

A seasonal assortment of vegetables (DF) (GF) (V) (VG)

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free
$7.50

Dolci della Casa (Dessert)

Dolci del Grinorio

Dessert of the day

$16.90
Tiramisù

Italian sponge fingers dipped in coffee and covered in a sweet marsala mascarpone cream (Available as takeaway)

$15.90
Crème Brûlée

Creamy custard with a hint of orange liqueur, topped with caramelised sugar and served with a scoop of gelato or sorbet

$15.90
Cheesecake

Baked Kahlua and Hazelnut cheesecake topped cocoa powder and served with a scoop of gelato or sorbet (Available as takeaway)

$15.90
Affogato

Vanilla gelato topped with a shot of freshly brewed espresso. Add a double shot of liqueur (Baileys, Kahlua, Drambuie) 8.90

$13.90
Gelato and Sorbet

Flavours: Pistachio, Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel or Lemon Sorbet (DF, GF, V), Strawberry Sorbet (DF, GF, V)

Vegetarian Option Dairy Free Option
Two scoops $10.90 Three scoops $14.90

Liquid Desserts

Dessert Wine of the week
$14
Crème Brûlée Martini
$19
Espresso Martini
$19
Limoncello Martini
$19

After Dinner Drinks: Digestivo

Qualcosa da bere dopo cena (After dinner drinks)

Amaro Montenegro
$12.50
Fernet Branca
$12.50
Limoncello
$12.50
Liquore alla Liquirizia
$12.90
Mirto Di Sardegna
$12.90

After Dinner Drinks: Nightcaps

Baileys
$12.90
Brandy – Napoleon
$12.90
Frangelico
$13.90
Cognac – Hennessy VSOP
$14
Drambuie
$14
Grappa (Riserva)
$14

After Dinner Drinks: Something a Little Sweet

Amaretto
$13.90
Moscato
$12.90
Passito (Italian Dessert Wine)
$14
Porto Dows 10-year tawny
$14
Vermouth
$12.90

Coffee / Tea

Americano, Espresso, Lungo, Short Black
$5.90
Coffee of your choice

Cappuccino, Caffè Latte, Flat White, Long Black, Mochaccino

$6.50
Hot Chocolate
$6.50
Caffè Corretto
$11.90
Special Coffee

Amaretto, Baileys, Cointreau, Frangelico, Galliano, Kahlua, Whiskey, Rum. Topped with whipped cream

$14.90
Tea

Chamomile, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Green Tea, Lemon, Peppermint

$5

Group Menus

Group Menu One

Starter: Garlic Pizza Bread. Mains: PIZZA: Margarita (V), Capricciosa, Cosa Nostra, Pollo, Caprino (V) or PASTA: Spaghetti Bolognese, Tortellini di Pollo, Fettuccini Alfredo, Linguini Al Forno, Penne vegetarian (V) or MEAT: Pollo Parmigiana (GF), Scaloppine Marsala (GF). Dessert: Tiramisu or Cheesecake

Per Person $55
Group Menu Two

Starter: Garlic Parmesan Pizza Bread. Antipasto: An assortment of Italian and New Zealand delicacies. Mains: PIZZA: Margarita (V), Cosa Nostra, Carne Amore (Meat Lovers), Pollo, Vegetariana (V) or PASTA: Beef Lasagne, Tortellini di Pollo, Spaghetti Carbonara, Linguini Al Forno, Penne vegetarian (V) or MEAT: Pollo Albicocca (GF), Scaloppine Parmigiana (GF), Filetto Aglio (200gm) (GF)

Per Person $65
Group Menu Three

Starter: Truffle and Parmesan Pizza Bread. Antipasto: An assortment of Italian and New Zealand delicacies. Mains: PIZZA: Margarita (V), Pollo, Prosciutto, Carne Amore (Meat Lovers), Vegetarian (V) or PASTA: Tortellini di Pollo, Risotto Pollo e Funghi (GF) (V), Linguini Al Forno, Linguini Marinara, Penne vegetarian (V) or MEAT: Filetto Senape (200gm) (GF), Pollo Parmigiana (GF), Scaloppine Marsala (GF). Dessert: Tiramisu or Cheesecake

Per Person $75

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