Address: 14981 Stony Plain Rd.
City: Edmonton, Alberta
Website:
Il Forno Ristorante
Phone: 780-455-0443
Despite its transformations, the cuisine stays deliciously traditional, from the gelato made locally by Fantasia to the tasty antipasti, such as the Mediterrano, a platter of salami, prosciutto, mortadella, housemade porchetta (pork roast stuffed with garlic and parsley), provolone cheese, olives and artichokes. And despite the restaurant’s name meaning “the brick oven,” the stove also plays a role in cooking up a delectable selection of entrées. Linguine busera, with shrimp, scallops, calamari and mussels covered in a garlicky tomato sauce, has the right balance of meat, pasta and sauce — with enough jalapeno to give it a good kick.
