Chef’s Kiss

Forli Italian Restaurant

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

5 dishes are gluten free as served, out of 52 dishes on Forli Italian Restaurant’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 38 nut free, 9 dairy free. Source: forli.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.

Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.

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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.

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

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  • À la carteLunch, Dinnersource
  • Premium set menuSet menu / banquetsource
  • Deluxe set menuSet menu / banquetsource
  • Online pickup menuStarters, salads, pasta and pizza 5:00pm–8:14pm (as printed on the online ordering page)Takeawaysource
DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
À la carteMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · forli.com.au
Marinated OlivesKalamata & green olives $10.90
Burrata $10.90
Parma Prosciutto (DOP)Gluten not stated: Prosciutto is cured pork and is gluten free by nature, but the menu gives no description of this dish. Accompaniments such as bread or grissini are common and u $10.90
Homemade Puffy FocacciaWith EVOO & aged balsamic $12.90
Garlic BreadAustralian garlic, parsley, salt $8.90
BruschettaPane di casa, ripe tomato, onion, pesto, EVOO $14.90
AntipastoA variety of Italian cold cuts, assorted cheese, marinated vegetables, served with crispy bread sticks and crackers $27.90
Sizzling Garlic Prawns6 large prawns cooked in olive oil infused with Napoletana sauce, garlic, white wine, Italian herbs $27.90
Cozze (Mussels)Australian black mussels cooked in aromatic Napoletana sauce, garlic, parsley and a touch of chilli. Served with toasted pane di casa $27.90
Homemade Meatballs3 homemade succulent meatballs cooked in Napoletana sauce $17.90
Mixed Green SaladMixed leaves with cucumber, cherry tomato, olives, Italian balsamic dressing $14.90
Burrata CapreseCreamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mixed with EVOO and Italian balsamic $19.90
Prawn Salad (Cold)6 cooked prawns, mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes and lemon $25.90
Homemade Pappardelle Beef Ragu8-hour slow cooked diced beef ragù $30.90
Spaghetti MarinaraNapoletana sauce, prawns, mussels, calamari, clams, chunks of fish $35.90
Homemade GnocchiHomemade sweet potato gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and rosé cream sauce $30.90
Homemade Fettuccine BoscaiolaAustralian bacon, mushrooms, shallots and cream $30.90
Spaghetti CarbonaraAustralian bacon, egg yolk, onion, shallots and cream $30.90
Spaghetti con GamberiHerb marinated prawns, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, confit garlic and a touch of fresh chilli $32.90
Squid Ink SpaghettiCherry tomatoes, shallots, onions, calamari, large prawns and a touch of Napoletana sauce $33.90
Homemade Beef LasagneSlow-cooked bolognese, béchamel, fior di latte, parmesan and a touch of Napoletana sauce $30.90
Spaghetti NapoletanaHomemade spaghetti with Napoletana sauce. Add 3 meatballs $10 $23.90
MargheritaSan Marzano, fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, fresh basilico, EVOO $24.90
Quattro FormaggiFior di latte, ricotta, gorgonzola, burrata, EVOO $30.90
ZucchineFior di latte, zucchini, nduja, rosemary, EVOO $27.90
VegetarianaSan Marzano, fior di latte, zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, parsley, EVOO $25.90
HawaiianSan Marzano, fior di latte, ham, pineapple, EVOO $28.90
SausageFior di latte, sausage, roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, EVOO $28.90
DiavolaSan Marzano, fior di latte, salami, olives, onion, chilli, EVOO $28.90
CapricciosaSan Marzano, fior di latte, ham, mushroom, olive, EVOO $28.90
Meat LoversSan Marzano, fior di latte, ham, salami, sausage, oregano, EVOO $28.90
MortadellaFior di latte, mortadella, pesto, toasted pistachios, EVOO $29.90
GamberiFior di latte, prawns, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, parsley, EVOO $30.90
Burrata PizzaSan Marzano, fior di latte, burrata, prosciutto, nduja, EVOO $31.90
MarinaraFior di latte, mixed seafood marinara, gamberi, EVOO $32.90
Veal SaltimboccaLightly floured veal scallopine backstrap with provolone cheese and prosciutto di Parma, with rich sage and white wine sauce. Served with ro $39.90
Pollo ParmigianaLightly pounded chicken breast fillet cooked with eggplant and fior di latte. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables $35.90
Pollo / Veal FunghiLightly pounded chicken breast fillet / veal backstrap cooked with mushroom, cream and butter. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables $35.90
Veal AvocadoTender veal backstrap cooked with avocado-infused cream and shallot. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables $39.90
Fresh Salmon FilletFresh Tasmanian salmon fillet on a bed of broccolini, cherry tomato, béarnaise sauce, lemon and fries $39.90
Angus Steak (300g)300 gram Black Angus striploin cooked to your liking. Served with broccolini, cherry tomato, mushroom sauce or peppercorn jus and mashed pot $40.90
Risotto MarinaraItalian Arborio rice risotto simmered slowly with prawn, mussels, calamari, clam, chunks of fish and Napoletana sauce $38.90
Mashed Potato $9.90
Fries $9.90
Steamed Vegetables $9.90
GelatoVanilla bean, chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio
TiramisuHomemade Italian classic made with our signature recipe $13.90
Nutella PizzaDecorated with seasonal fresh fruits and icing sugar with 2 scoops vanilla gelato centre. Made to share $22.90
AffogatoClassico, or with liqueur (homemade limoncello, Montenegro, Averna, white sambuca, Frangelico, Disaronno amaretto, Kahlua, Campari, Aperol) $8.90
Online pickup menuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · forli-italian-restaurant.square.site
Homemade Fettuccine Norma $29.90
Premium set menuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · forli.com.au
Premium Set MenuEntrée (on arrival): garlic bread (bread roll, garlic butter, parsley, Maldon salt); homemade focaccia (puffy focaccia with balsamic and EVO $75
Deluxe set menuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · forli.com.au
Deluxe Set MenuEntrée (on arrival): antipasto (Italian cold cuts, assorted cheese, marinated vegetables, crispy bread sticks and crackers); garlic pizza br $110

✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated

Facts

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
Google rating4.7 from 633 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from forli.com.au
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
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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?

Yes: 5 dishes are 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 it ”. 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 the venue’s booking page: https://www.forli.com.au/make-a-reservation

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