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Al Forno Restaurant & Inn Menu

September 8, 2026
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Al Forno Restaurant & Inn is a family run Italian restaurant and small inn at 25 St Stephens Road in Norwich. Its central location occupies a building with more than 300 years of history, where exposed brick and timber beams give evening meals a distinctive sense of place.

The kitchen prepares classic Italian inspired food to order, using fresh ingredients and local sourcing where practical. Pasta, risotto and oven baked dishes form the core of the selection, supported by seasonal specials that give regular diners something different to consider.

The approach is relaxed rather than formal, making the restaurant suitable for an unhurried dinner close to Norwich city centre. Fine ales, beers, wines and spirits accompany the food, while on-site customer parking can make an evening visit more convenient.

Twelve guest rooms make dining and accommodation part of the same family business, although the restaurant also welcomes visitors who are not staying overnight. As recipes and seasonal dishes can change, guests with allergies or dietary requirements should discuss the current menu and preparation with staff before ordering.

Address: 25 St Stephens Road, Norwich NR1 3SP, England

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Al Forno Restaurant & Inn Menu

Antipasti – Starters

Garlic Bread
£5.95
Garlic Bread with Cheese
£6.50
Bruschetta
For one £9 / For two £15

Bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, mixed pepper, mozzarella & rocket, and dressed with olive oil

Olives and Bread
£8.95

Marinated mixed olives, served with bread

Calamari
£10.50

Fried squid served on a bed of salad with tartare sauce

Tomato and Avocado Salad
£9.95

Served with onion, olives, olive oil and oregano

Crespelle
£10

Oven baked pankakes filled with spinach, mushrooms, ricotta cheese and topped with butter and parmesan cheese

Mimigitutlo Fritti
£10.95

Whitebait served on a bed of salad with tartar sauce

Pasta Della Casa

Linguine Al Carbonara
£15.95

Bacon, butter, egg yolks, white sauce and black pepper

Linguine Polpette
£17.95

Homemade meatballs cooked with onion and garlic in a tomato sauce with oregano

Linguine Alla Bolognaise
£15.95

Minced beef and tomato sauce

Linguine Di Mare
£19.95

Mixed seafood cooked in white wine with garlic and tomato sauce, hot chilli, olive oil and parsley

Linguine Salmone
£16.50

Smoked salmon with a cream sauce, with peppercorn and fresh dill

Penne Pomodoro
£14.50

Tomato sauce, garlic, parsely, chilli *optional

Penne Alla Sarda
£16.95

Spicy pepperoni, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pepper, garlic, mushrooms and tomato sauce

Penne Ai Gamberoni
£16.95

Prawns, white wine and tomato sauce cooked with garlic, black pepper and cream

Penne Al Pollo
£16.95

Chicken, mushrooms, asparagus, garlic, onions and cream

Gnocci Primavera (V)
£16.95

Mushrooms, roast mixed peppers and olives cooked with white wine in a tomato sauce with parsley, garlic, black pepper and cream

Gnocci Gratinati
£16.95

Pepperoni cooked with onion, black olives, capers and a touch of cream, gorgonzola cheese and sun-dried tomatoes

Gnocci Ai Gorgonzola
£16.95

Chicken, mushrooms and black olives cooked with cream and gorgonzola cheese

Al Forno – Oven Baked

Melanzane Alla Parmigiana (V)
£16.50

Layered aubergine, capers, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, basil and oregano, topped with mozzarella cheese, egg

Cannelloni Veg (V)
£16.50

Egg pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, baked in tomato and besciamella sauce, topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese

Lasagne Classico
£16.50

Layers of egg pasta, baked with a bolognaise sauce and besciamella, topped with mozzarella cheese

Gnocchi Bolognaise
£15.95

Oven- baked gnocchi with bolognaise and cream sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese

Crispelle Al Pollo
£17.95

Rolled pancakes filled with chicken, spinach, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, baked in a tomato and besciamella sauce, topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese

Frank Speciality
£17.95

Sliced potatoes, pan-fried chicken, onion, garlic and cream sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and slowly oven baked

Carni – Meat

Pollo al Mustarda
£20.95

Grilled chicken breast cooked with cream, French mustard, sliced bacon and topped with mozzarella cheese

Pollo al Gorgonzola
£20.95

Grilled chicken breast cooked with onion, Gorgonzola cheese and cream sauce

Pollo alla Romana
£20.95

Grilled chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and ham, served on a tomato sauce with black pepper, garlic and oregano

Pollo al Proscuitto
£20.95

Grilled chicken breast topped with mozzarella and ham, served with a creamy paprika sauce, cooked with onions and garlic

Pesce – Fish

Zuppa Di Pesce
£22.95

Italian fish stew with prawns, mussels, garlic, onions, hot chilli, white wine and tomato sauce, served with bread

Insalate – Salad

Mixed Salad
£8.50

Crunchy mixed salad leaves, tomato, red onion, olives, cucumber with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Insalate Di Pomodoro e Cipolla
£7.50

Tomato and onion salad dressed with extra virgin olive oil, with black olives and fresh basil

Risotto

Risotto Al Pollo
£18.95

Italian rice cooked with chicken, mushroom, sun-dried tomatoes, mixed peppers and tomato sauce, served with black pepper and permesan cheese

Risotto Alla Vegetariana (V)
£18.50

Italian rice cooked with mushroom, fresh tomato, onion and courgette

Risotto Gamberetti
£18.95

Italian rice cooked with prawns, asparagus, white wine, cream and tomato sauce

Risotto Di Mare
£18.95

Italian rice cooked with mixed seafood, white wine and tomato sauce with hot chilli (optional)

Side Orders

Chips
£5.50
Bread
£4.50
Mixed Seasonal Vegetables
£5.95

Fresh seasonal vegetables dressed with olive oil and oregano seasoning

Potate Al Rozmarino
£5.50

Sautéed new potatoes cooked with fresh rosemary

Red Wine

House Italian Merlot
175ml £7.50 / 250ml £9.50 / Bottle £25.95

Soft, plummy, damson nose. Spicy, herbal flavours. Sour cherry and mineral hints with firm dry tannins.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
£28.95

Defined scents of bitter almonds and wild berries.

Casal Bordino Sangiovese
£31.95

A wine dedicated to Sabelli, an ancient population who began the cultivation of the grapevine, an intense red colour with a well balanced flavour which is smooth on the palate, perfectly paired with meat and other dishes.

Primitivo Salento
£34.95

A fully intense red colour and a complex bouquet. This wine is characterized by pine aromas that go from mature fruit to spicy notes. This wine goes well with meat & other dishes.

Poesie Bardolino DOC
£32.95

This Bardolino is a rich ruby red in colour and displays a wonderful aroma of ripe red fruits. On the palate, there is a soft, lingering finish. A true all rounder throughout the whole meal.

Chianti Classico DOCG
£38.95

A beautifully balanced wine, an intense deep. Well balanced and dry, with good structure and a velvety texture.

White Wine

House Pinot Grigio
175ml £7.50 / 250ml £9.50 / Bottle £25.95

Lifted, brightly fruity aromas with tropical notes and citrus undertones. Fabulously fresh. Dry and refreshing with pink grapefruit, cut grass and passion fruit flavours.

Pinot Grigio DOC
£27.95

Delicately fruity, relatively full and ample with an ensemble of aromas and great finesse.

Pecorino Bianco IGT Terre Sabelli
£32.95

With a delicate bouquet, this wine depicts fresh notes of ripe tropical fruits. Balanced and smooth mouth feel with a medium body and lengthy finish. Great as an aperitif or served with light fishdishes and summer salads.

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
£30.95

Pale yellow in colour with a delicate and lingering aroma. Dry, fresh, nicely acidic with good fruit and a subtle aftertaste, which last pleasantly in the mouth.

Malborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
£30.95

Fresh and intense, suggestions of elderflower and sage.

Rosé Wine

Pinot Grigio Blush Rosé
175ml £7.50 / 250ml £9.50 / Bottle £25.95

It is a fresh, clean and crisp wine with a touch of spice. A great match for light pasta, fish or seafood dishes.

Champagne & Sparkling

Vino Spumante Prosecco
75cl Bottle £33.95

With delicate white stone fruit and lemon flavours and fine bubbles.

Champagne Paul Langier Brut
£69.95

A champagne offering ripe fruit notes with a classic biscuity finish, a careful blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes come together to create this outstanding cuvee.

Rosé Prosecco
£33.95
Asti Martini
£33.95

Bottled Beers, Cider & Ales

Peroni Nastro Azzuro
£5.95

300ml, 5.1% vol

Moretti
£5.95

300ml, 4.6% vol

Guest Ale
£7.50

500ml, 4.5% vol

Guest Cider
£7.50

568ml, 4.5% vol

Beer of the day
£7.95

660ml

Liqueurs & Spirits

Single
£4.95
Double
£8.95
Premium Single
£5.95
Premium Double
£9.95

Soft Drinks

Mineral Water
£5.95

Still or sparkling (500ml)

Coca Cola/Diet Coca Cola
£4.95

(300ml Bottle)

Orange/Apple Juice
£4.95
Bottle Mixers
£3.50
Appletiser
£4.95

(275ml Bottle)