Forlì Ristorante Italiano

It’s no coincidence that Forli Ristorante sits on Darling Street. A cosy, intimate and authentic eatery in Balmain, Forli is an irresistible slice of Northern Italy with plenty of Aussie spirit.

Modelled on the houses of Portofino, Forli exudes joyful vibes with its terracotta walls, colourful mosaics and European-style windows that, once flung open, embrace Balmain’s comings and goings with open arms. More opportunity, then, for Forli’s live music every Thursday to waft over the streets to get the party going. The menu is optimistic, delicious and handmade wherever possible. Rolled, pressed and cut daily, their fresh pasta doesn’t get much better than when it’s topped with homemade meatballs, a chorus of shellfish or slow-cooked beef ragu.

Up next is the pizza! Hand-stretched for the ultimate crispy mouthful, their pizzas are light and fragrant, coming with all our favourite traditional toppings. And let’s not forget the mains which include veal saltimbocca, grilled daily fish and wagyu rump steak from Jack’s Creek. Finally, their international selection of wines & cocktails are the perfect accompaniment for your meal before you wind down Tiramisu or some beautiful homemade gelato. Enjoy life the Forli way!

*Some dishes are subject to change with menu changes.