From Italy with love. Hand-tossed pizzas, fresh pasta, and cozy family vibes that make every bite feel like home. Mangia at Forchettina!
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Forchettina 252 North El Camino Real Ste 5
252 North El Camino Real, St 5, Encinitas, CA
FOOD
STARTERS

ARTICHOKES
Pan-Seared Artichoke Hearts Ingredients: artichoke hearts, olive oil, parsley, garlic$19.00
BRUSCHETTA
Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes and basil. Ingredients: cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, balsamic glaze$15.00
CALAMARI FRITTI
Crispy calamari served with marinara and lemon. Ingredients: calamari, flour, salt, pepper, parsley. Served with: marinara sauce, lemon wedges$20.00
FOCACCIA
Soft Italian flatbread, baked with olive oil and sea salt. Ingredients: Rosemary, sea salt, parmesan cheese, olive oil$8.00
GARLIC BREAD
Garlic bread made fresh every day, baked with olive oil and herbs. Served with marinara sauce. Ingredients: parsley, garlic, olive oil$6.00
POLPETTE
3 homemade beef meatballs served with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and basil. Ingredients: ground beef, parmesan, garlic, parsley, bread Sauce: peeled tomatoes, onion, basilOUT OF STOCK$17.00
TAGLIERE MISTO
Mixed Charcuterie Board (Serves 2) A selection of Italian cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments. Includes: Chef creations$25.00
PANINI

CAPRESE PANINO
Toasted artisan ciabatta bread stuffed with tomatoes, mozzarella, basiland Prosciutto di parma, finished with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, prosciutto di parma, olive oil, salt, pepper, balsamic glaze$17.00
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA PANINO
Artisan ciabatta bread stuffed with breaded chicken, and mozzarella, topped with marinara, Parmesan, and basil. Ingredients: artisan bread, breaded chicken, mozzarella, marinara sauce, Parmesan, basil$24.00
EGGPLANT PANINO
Artisan ciabatta stuffed with eggplant parmigiana, marinara, and basil, topped with Parmesan. Ingredients: artisan bread, eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil.$24.00
ITALIANO PANINO
Artisan ciabatta stuffed with lettuce, tomato, cured meats, and provola cheese, finished with Italian dressing. Ingredients: artisan bread, provola, romaine lettuce, tomato, ham, Genoa salami, capocollo, mortadella, Italian dressing$18.00
MEATBALL PANINO
Artisan ciabatta stuffed with meatballs, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, and basil. Ingredients: artisan bread, meatballs, tomato sauce, Parmesan, basil, mozzarella cheese.OUT OF STOCK$20.00
SALSICCIA PANINO
Artisan ciabatta stuffed with Italian sausage, red peppers, onions, basil, and provola cheese. Ingredients: artisan bread, Italian sausage, red peppers, onions, basil, provola$17.00
SALADS

ANTIPASTO SALAD
Romaine, artichokes, tomatoes, onions,peppercini, parmigian cheese, cold cuts, italian dressing$19.00
CAPRESE SALAD
Organic tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Olive oil, Balsamic glaze$16.00
CESAR SALAD
Romaine, homemade crutons, parmesan cheese, homemade dressing$14.00
GREEK SALAD
Spring Mix, artichokes, roasted bel pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, italian dressing$17.00
HOUSE SALAD
Spring mix, cucumber, tomato, parmesan, italian dressing$12.00
BAKED SPECIALITIES
PASTA

ALFREDO
Parmesan cream$17.00
AMATRICIANA
Tomato sauce, Guanciale, Pecorino cheese$23.00
ARRABBIATA
Tomato sauce, garlic, red pepper$17.00
BOLOGNESE
Tomato sauce, ground Beef$22.00
BUTTER
Pasta with butter$10.00
CARBONARA
Eggs, Guanciale, black pepper, pecorino e parmigiano cheese$23.00
MARINARA
Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano$16.00
MEATBALL
Tomato sauce, onion, basil topped with beff meatball and parmesan cheeseOUT OF STOCK$22.00
PESTO
Basil, garlic, parmigiano, Olive oil$18.00
VODKA
Marinara sauce and Cream$17.00
OLIVE OIL
pasta with oilive oil$10.00AGLIO, OLIO E PEPERONCINO
$18.00
PIZZA 12" & GF

AMERICANA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, basil$19.00
BOLOGNA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bolognese, ricotta cheese, parmesan, basil$19.00
BOSCO PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, mushroom, arugula, parmesan shaved, truffle oil$21.00
CALZONE CLASSICO
calzone filled with ricotta,mozzarella and Italian salami, finished with black pepper.$24.00
CALZONE RUSTICO
calzone filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Italian prosciutto cotto$24.00
CAPRICCIOSA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichoke, olive, mushroom$21.00
CHEESE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella$15.00
CONTADINA PIZZA
Mozzarella, artichokes, red onion, olives$19.00
DIAVOLA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, spicy salmai$20.00
DOUGH BALL
$6.00
FUNGHI E SALSICCIA PIZZA
Mozzarella, mushroom, sausage, basil$18.00
GENOVA PIZZA
Pesto, mozzarella cheese, chicken, parmesan shaved$21.00
HAWAIANA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto cotto, pineapple, hot honey$19.00
ITALIA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil$18.00
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil, parmesan cheese$18.00
MARINARA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, oregano$15.00
MEDITERRANEA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, eggplant, grape tomatoes, basil$19.00
MORTAZZA PIZZA
Mozzarella, mortadella, burrata cheese, pistachio granola$21.00
PARMA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, arugula, prosciutto di parma, burrata cheese, parmesan shaved$22.00
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni$17.00
PICCANTE PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami calabrese, mushroom, olives, jalapeno$17.00PUTTANESCA PIZZA
$19.00
PRIMAVERA PIZZA
Provola chesse, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, spicy honey$19.00
QUATTRO FORMAGGI PIZZA
Mozzarella cheese, parmesan, pecorio, ricotta, black pepper$19.00
SAPORITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, olives$19.00
VEGETARIANA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, cherry tomato$19.00
PIZZA 18"

AMERICANA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, basil$38.00
BOLOGNA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bolognese, ricotta cheese, parmesan, basil$38.00
BOSCO PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, mushroom, arugula, parmesan shaved, truffle oil$42.00
CAPRICCIOSA PIZZA 18”
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichoke, olive, mushroom$42.00
CHEESE PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella$30.00
CONTADINA PIZZA 18"
Mozzarella, artichokes, red onion, olives$38.00
DIAVOLA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, spicy salmai$40.00
FUNGHI E SALSICCIA PIZZA 18”
Mozzarella, mushroom, sausage, basil$36.00
GENOVA PIZZA 18"
Pesto, mozzarella cheese, chicken, parmesan shaved$42.00
HAWAIANA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto cotto, pineapple, hot honey$38.00
ITALIA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil$36.00
MARGHERITA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil, parmesan cheese$36.00
MARINARA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, oregano,$30.00
MEDITERRANEA PIZZA 18”
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, eggplant, grape tomatoes, basil$38.00
MORTAZZA PIZZA 18"
Mozzarella, mortadella, burrata cheese, pistachio granola$42.00
PARMA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, arugula, prosciutto di parma, burrata cheese, parmesan shaved$44.00
PEPPERONI PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni$34.00
PICCANTE PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami calabrese, mushroom, olives, jalapeno$34.00
PRIMAVERA PIZZA 18"
Provola chesse, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, spicy honey$38.00
PUTTANESCA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, olives, capers, oregano$38.00
QUATTRO FORMAGGI PIZZA 18"
Mozzarella cheese, parmesan, pecorio, ricotta, black pepper$38.00
SAPORITA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, olives$38.00
VEGETARIANA PIZZA 18"
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, cherry tomato$38.00
ENTREES

CHICKEN PICCATA
Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish made with lightly floured chicken breast, pan-seared until golden, then finished in a bright and flavorful lemon-butter sauce with capers. It offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy notes. Served with your choice of pasta or fresh seasonal vegetables.$30.00
CHICKEN MARSALA
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish made with lightly floured chicken breast, pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. The result is a deep, savory flavor with a subtle sweetness from the wine. Served with your choice of pasta or fresh seasonal vegetables.$30.00
FISH OF DAY PUTTANESCA
Fish of the Day Puttanesca features a fresh catch, lightly seared and finished in a bold, savory tomato sauce with olives, capers, garlic. This classic Southern Italian style delivers a rich, briny, and slightly spicy flavor. Served with your choice of pasta or fresh seasonal vegetables.$35.00
FISH OF DAY PICCATA
Fish of the Day Piccata features a fresh catch, lightly seared and finished in a bright lemon-butter sauce with capers. The flavor is clean, vibrant, and perfectly balanced between tangy and savory. Served with your choice of pasta or fresh seasonal vegetables.$35.00CHICKEN PARMESAN PLATE
$30.00
SAUCES
SIDES
DESSERT

CANNOLI
Homemade cannoli shells filled to order with sweetened ricotta cheese, topped with pistachio and sugar powder$12.00
TIRAMISU
$12.00
AFFOGATO
$13.00
STRACCETTI
Fried pizza dough topped with nutella$12.00VANILLA GELATO
$10.00CHOCOLATE GELATO
$10.00PISTACHIO GELATO
OUT OF STOCK$12.00
RICOTTA CAKE
$13.00
LIMONCELLO CAKE
$14.00CHOCOLATE TEMPTATION
OUT OF STOCK$14.00SFOGLIATELLE
OUT OF STOCK$10.00One Scoop Gelato
$5.00cake fee
$3.00Dubai cake
$14.00
BEVERAGE
SODA

Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$4.00
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink$4.00
SPRITE
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free$4.00+Arancia Rossa SP
$5.00Limonata SP
$5.00GALVANINA
$6.00MILK GLASS
$4.00LEMONADE
$5.00Iced Tea
$3.00ARNOLD PALMER
$4.00ACQUA PANNA
$8.00BIG SPARKLING WATER
$8.00SPARKLING WATER
OUT OF STOCK$6.00
CATERING FORCHETTINA
HOMEMADE PASTA
CHICKEN
APPETIZER AND SALAD
POLPETTE
FULL TRAY: 40 Meatballs HALF TRAY: 20 Meatballs$80.00+CALAMARI FRITTI
FULL TRAY: ORDER OF 10 PORTIONS. HALF TRAY: ORDER OF 5 PORTIONS.$80.00+ARTICHOKES
FULL TRAY: ORDER OF 20 PIECES. HALF TRAY: ORDER OF 10 PIECES.$40.00+BRUSCHETTA
FULL TRAY: ORDER OF 40 PIECES. HALF TRAY: ORDER OF 20 PIECES.$40.00+HOUSE SALAD
$40.00+GREEK SALAD
$50.00+CESAR SALAD
$45.00+

PEPPERONI PIZZA 18"
$34.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni
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