Chef’s Kiss

Forli Italian Restaurant

Café · Italian · PizzaBalmain4.7 (633 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

50 dishesmenu read 1 Novforli.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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What the menu saysThe à la carte PDF lists '* Penne (GF) $3 Extra' under the pasta section, so a gluten free penne swap appears to be offered for +$3, but it is not tied to specific dishes. No coeliac-safe kitchen, dedicated fryer or cross-contact statement was found.
  • The à la carte PDF lists '* Penne (GF) $3 Extra' under the pasta section, so a gluten free penne swap appears to be offered for +$3, but it is not tied to specific dishes. No coeliac-safe kitchen, dedicated fryer or cross-contact statement was found.
  • Guests are asked to notify staff of any dietary requirements and allergies (printed on the à la carte menu). No other venue-wide allergen statement.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

À la carte

  • Marinated Olives$10.90

    Kalamata & green olives

  • Burrata$10.90

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Parma Prosciutto (DOP)$10.90
  • Homemade Puffy Focaccia$12.90

    With EVOO & aged balsamic

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Garlic Bread$8.90

    Australian garlic, parsley, salt

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Bruschetta$14.90

    Pane di casa, ripe tomato, onion, pesto, EVOO

    Likely gluten, nuts (our guess)

  • Antipasto$27.90

    A variety of Italian cold cuts, assorted cheese, marinated vegetables, served with crispy bread sticks and crackers

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Sizzling Garlic Prawns$27.90

    6 large prawns cooked in olive oil infused with Napoletana sauce, garlic, white wine, Italian herbs

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Cozze (Mussels)$27.90

    Australian black mussels cooked in aromatic Napoletana sauce, garlic, parsley and a touch of chilli. Served with toasted pane di casa

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Homemade Meatballs$17.90

    3 homemade succulent meatballs cooked in Napoletana sauce

  • Mixed Green Salad$14.90

    Mixed leaves with cucumber, cherry tomato, olives, Italian balsamic dressing

  • Burrata Caprese$19.90

    Creamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mixed with EVOO and Italian balsamic

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Prawn Salad (Cold)$25.90

    6 cooked prawns, mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes and lemon

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Homemade Pappardelle Beef Ragu$30.90

    8-hour slow cooked diced beef ragù

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Spaghetti Marinara$35.90

    Napoletana sauce, prawns, mussels, calamari, clams, chunks of fish

    Likely gluten, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Homemade Gnocchi$30.90

    Homemade sweet potato gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and rosé cream sauce

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Homemade Fettuccine Boscaiola$30.90

    Australian bacon, mushrooms, shallots and cream

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Spaghetti Carbonara$30.90

    Australian bacon, egg yolk, onion, shallots and cream

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Spaghetti con Gamberi$32.90

    Herb marinated prawns, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, confit garlic and a touch of fresh chilli

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Squid Ink Spaghetti$33.90

    Cherry tomatoes, shallots, onions, calamari, large prawns and a touch of Napoletana sauce

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Homemade Beef Lasagne$30.90

    Slow-cooked bolognese, béchamel, fior di latte, parmesan and a touch of Napoletana sauce

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Spaghetti Napoletana$23.90

    Homemade spaghetti with Napoletana sauce. Add 3 meatballs $10

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Margherita$24.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, fresh basilico, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Quattro Formaggi$30.90

    Fior di latte, ricotta, gorgonzola, burrata, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Zucchine$27.90

    Fior di latte, zucchini, nduja, rosemary, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Vegetariana$25.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, parsley, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Hawaiian$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, ham, pineapple, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Sausage$28.90

    Fior di latte, sausage, roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Diavola$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, salami, olives, onion, chilli, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Capricciosa$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, ham, mushroom, olive, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Meat Lovers$28.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, ham, salami, sausage, oregano, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Mortadella$29.90

    Fior di latte, mortadella, pesto, toasted pistachios, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Gamberi$30.90

    Fior di latte, prawns, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, parsley, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Burrata Pizza$31.90

    San Marzano, fior di latte, burrata, prosciutto, nduja, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Marinara$32.90

    Fior di latte, mixed seafood marinara, gamberi, EVOO

    Likely gluten, dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Veal Saltimbocca$39.90

    Lightly floured veal scallopine backstrap with provolone cheese and prosciutto di Parma, with rich sage and white wine sauce. Served with ro

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Pollo Parmigiana$35.90

    Lightly pounded chicken breast fillet cooked with eggplant and fior di latte. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Pollo / Veal Funghi$35.90

    Lightly pounded chicken breast fillet / veal backstrap cooked with mushroom, cream and butter. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Veal Avocado$39.90

    Tender veal backstrap cooked with avocado-infused cream and shallot. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Fresh Salmon Fillet$39.90

    Fresh Tasmanian salmon fillet on a bed of broccolini, cherry tomato, béarnaise sauce, lemon and fries

    Likely dairy, egg, fish (our guess)

  • Angus Steak (300g)$40.90

    300 gram Black Angus striploin cooked to your liking. Served with broccolini, cherry tomato, mushroom sauce or peppercorn jus and mashed pot

  • Risotto Marinara$38.90

    Italian Arborio rice risotto simmered slowly with prawn, mussels, calamari, clam, chunks of fish and Napoletana sauce

    Likely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Mashed Potato$9.90
  • Fries$9.90
  • Steamed Vegetables$9.90
  • Gelato

    Vanilla bean, chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Tiramisu$13.90

    Homemade Italian classic made with our signature recipe

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Nutella Pizza$22.90

    Decorated with seasonal fresh fruits and icing sugar with 2 scoops vanilla gelato centre. Made to share

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Affogato$8.90

    Classico, or with liqueur (homemade limoncello, Montenegro, Averna, white sambuca, Frangelico, Disaronno amaretto, Kahlua, Campari, Aperol)

    Likely dairy (our guess)

Online pickup menu

Starters, salads, pasta and pizza 5:00pm–8:14pm (as printed on the online ordering page)
  • Homemade Fettuccine Norma$29.90

    Likely gluten (our guess)

Signature Cocktails

  • Espresso-Choc Martini$19

    Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso, Crème de Cocoa; Chocolate Sprinkle

  • Pina Colada$20

    White Rum, Coconut Syrup, Fresh Pineapple Juice; Maraschino Cherry and Pineapple

  • Bloody Mary (Spiced)$20

    Vodka, Lemon Squeeze, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, Tomato Juice; Salt, Pepper, Celery, Lemon Wedge

  • Electric Lemon$20

    Vodka, Blue Curaçao, Lemon Juice, Simple Sugar, Lemonade; Maraschino Cherry, Lemon

  • French Martini$18

    Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice; Lemon

  • Champagne Di Classico$17

    Cognac, Champagne, Sugar, Bitter; Orange Spritz

  • Daiquiri$17

    White Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup; Lime Wheel

  • Old Fashioned Forte$18

    Dark Rum, Overproof Rum, Bitter, Sugar and Soda Muddle; Orange Spritz

  • Paradiso$19

    Vodka, Paraiso, St.Germain Elderflower, Lychee, Lime Juice, Sugar; Lychee Rim

  • Negroni$18

    Gin, Campari, Vermouth Rosso; Orange Spritz

  • Spritz Aperitivo$16

    Aperol or Campari, Prosecco, Sparkling Soda

Dessert | Coffee

  • Flat White$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Cappuccino$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Latte$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Mocha$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Cortado$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Long Black$4

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Espresso$3.80
  • Macchiato$3.80
  • Piccolo$3.80
  • Chai Latte$5

    Reg./Lrg.

  • Hot Chocolate$5

    Reg./Lrg.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Premium set menu

  • Premium Set Menu$75

    Entrée (on arrival): garlic bread (bread roll, garlic butter, parsley, Maldon salt); homemade focaccia (puffy focaccia with balsamic and EVO

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Deluxe set menu

  • Deluxe Set Menu$110

    Entrée (on arrival): antipasto (Italian cold cuts, assorted cheese, marinated vegetables, crispy bread sticks and crackers); garlic pizza br

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

Good to know

Café

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address379 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
AreaInner West
KindCafé · Italian · Pizza · Café & brunch · Bakery · Sandwiches & deli
Phone+61 2 9799 9678
Websiteforli.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.7 from 633 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from forli.com.au
Drinks list22 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday5pm–8:30pm
  • Tuesday5pm–8:30pm
  • Wednesday5pm–8:30pm
  • Thursday5pm–8:30pm
  • Friday11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Saturday11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Sunday11:30am–3pm, 5pm–8:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Forli Italian Restaurant

Does Forli Italian Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Forli Italian Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “The à la carte PDF lists '* Penne (GF) $3 Extra' under the pasta section, so a gluten free penne swap appears to be offered for +$3, but…”. Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Forli Italian Restaurant open?

Monday: 5pm–8:30pm. Tuesday: 5pm–8:30pm. Wednesday: 5pm–8:30pm. Thursday: 5pm–8:30pm. Friday: 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Saturday: 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Sunday: 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Forli Italian Restaurant online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.forli.com.au/make-a-reservation

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