Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica Menu – Santa Monica, CA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Santa Monica, CA

Stylish, modern Italian spot featuring updated classics along with a cheese bar & cocktails. Based on 876 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica 90403

Address:
1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Phone: (424) 231-2868

Website:

Hours

Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Menu

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Main
Lasagna Beef Ragout
Fresh home-made lasagna with beef bolognese, and bechamel sauce, parmesan cheese
$31.95
Calamari Alla Piastra Salad
Gluten-free. Arugula, cauliflower, lettuce, radicchio, garbanzo, harissa, lemon dressing.
$28.50
Cheeseburger
Hormones and antibiotics-free natural beef chuck, Fontina, avocado, arugula, aioli, mustard, fries.

Cooking Temperature
Please note ;:
Only normal degree of doneness will be honored (rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, well done) – no further modification. Thank you

$25.10
Chicken Greek
Breaded chicken breast, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onion, Feta cheese.
$33.10
Chicken Mushroom
Gluten-free. Chicken breast sautéed with white wine mix mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes.
$36.50
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Coleslaw, pickles, olives, avocado, spicy aioli, Fontina cheese, fries.
$25.10
Filet Of Sole
Breadcrumbs, crispy artichokes.
$43.35
Gluten-Free Pasta
Gluten-free pasta,black lentils, sun-dried tomatoes
$28.50
Trofie Al Pesto
Fresh pasta, basil pesto, vegetables, pine nuts, Parmigiano cheese.
PESTO SAUCE HAS CHEESE AND PINE NUTS ALREADY MIXED IN
$28.50
Fresh Rigatoni With Thinly Chopped Seafood Ragout & Spinach
fresh egg pasta, mussels, shrimp, calamari, salmon. garlic, pepperoncino, light tomato sauce
$33.10
Blt Sandwich
bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, fontina cheese, eggs, mayo – ciabatta bred – mixed greens
$22.80
Kids Penne With Butter And Cheese
penne pasta with butter and parmesan cheese
$13.70
Kid Penne With Tomato Sauce
penne pasta with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese
$16.00
Kids Penne With Bolognese Sauce
penne pasta with beef ragout sauce, parmesan cheese
$16.00
Chitarra With Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Zest, Green Onion Ad Basil
Fresh egg chitarra pasta tossed with extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, green onion. Basil
$26.25
Risotto Saffron
rice, saffron, grana padano cheese
$25.10
Fettuccine Barely Buzzed
Taleggio, cheese fondue, Barely Buzzed cheddar, coffee grains
$30.80
Braised Short Ribs
Eight hours slow-cooked boneless beef short ribs and short ribs ravioli, Parmigiano.
$50.20
Pappardelle With Wild Boar Ragout
Large flat noodles, wild boar ragout, pinch of cinnamon , tomato sauce parmigiano reggiano cheese
$33.10
Applewood Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Gluten-free. Rice crust, steamed green beans. tzatziki
$38.80
Chopped Salad
lettuce radicchio cucumber bacon garbanzo corn egg avocado cherry tomato – champagne vinegar dressing
$22.80
Branzino
Gluten-free. Roasted de-boned mediterranean sea bass, julienneof vegetables
$44.50
Atlantic Salmon Sandwich
Endive, cucumbers, olives, red onion, avocado, tomatoes, Tzatziki, ciabatta, mix greens.
$25.10
Veggie Burger
quinoa, corn, vegetables, avocado, fresh tomatoes,fresh cucumbers, vegan cheese, vegan soy mayonnaise, sesame seed bread – fries
$25.10
Side Marinara Sauce $5.70
Side Bolognese Sauce $10.30
Side Tomato Sauce $5.70
Risotto Mushrooms And Truffle Raclette Cheese
Seasonal mushrooms, Truffle Raclette Cheese ( raw cow)
$31.95
Small Plates
Arancini
Rice & cheese balls with peas, touch of tomato sauce.
$20.55
Bruschella
Grilled rustic bread, heirloom tomatoes, mango, goat cheese.
$17.10
Burnt Spaghetti Assassina
Apulien style burnt spaghetti arrabbiata, dry Ricotta cheese.
Not Available gluten free
$21.70
Charcuterie
Daily selection of only meats.
$26.25
Chicken Meatballs
light broth, artichokes
$18.25
Fresh Mozzarella Knots
Gluten-free. Roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, capers, micro basil, balsamic, black salt.
$18.25
Beef Tartare
raw filet, avocado, fresno pepper, capers, shallot, raspadura cheese, bread
$27.40
Ceviche
wild snapper, avocado, mango, cucumbers, peppers, onions, chili, citrus dressing, taro chips
$25.10
Fresh Baby Kale
Red and white quinoa, fennel, heirloom cherry tomatoes and manchego.
$18.25
Char Grilled Spanish Octopus
Gluten-free. Lentils, harissa.
$27.40
Mussels
San marzano tomato, fresh “peperoncino”, n’duja sausage spread, grilled bread
$23.95
Burrata
Gluten-free. heirloom cherry tomatoes and beets.
$25.10
Roasted Gnocchi
Potato gnocchi, Taleggio cheese fondue, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lemon zest.
$20.55
Vegetables and more
Castelvetrano & Taggiasca Olives
orange zest, fennel
$8.00
Citrus Avocado Salad
Gluten-free. Arugula, watermelon radish, thyme, almonds, Goat cheese, balsamic reduction.
$25.10
Crispy Artichokes
Fried artichokes, arugula, fennel, snow peas, walnuts, aged Goat cheese.
$25.10
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Vegan, gluten-free. Seared gem lettuce, roasted mixed vegetables.
$21.70
Slow Cooked Split Peas
Vegan. Thick split peas puree, spinach, red onion, peperoncino, grilled bread.
$16.00
Soup
Vegan. Barley, chickpeas, escarole, grilled bread with harissa.
$16.00
Roasted Potato
Gluten-free. Marble Potatoes
$10.30
Potato Fries
Vegan. Sea Salt.
$9.15
Roasted Cauliflower
Gluten-free. Au Gratin, Taleggio cheese fondue.
$16.00
Green On Greens
broccolini, snow peas, green beans, asparagus, edamame, pumpkin seeds, lemon dressing
$18.25
Asparagus
steamed
$10.30
Mashed Potatoes
Yukon potatoes – gluten free
$10.30
Rapini
Vegan, gluten-free. Sautéed.
$11.40
Green Beans
sauteed
$10.30
Dalla Forma
Chitarra Cacio & Pepe PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH GLUTEN FREE PASTA
Peppery and traditionally salty dish. Home-made spaghetti, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, tossed in Pecorino Romano cheese.
$29.65
Fettuccine Bolognese
Beef ragu, tossed with butter in Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
$31.95
Tortellini
Mushrooms, light cream, truffle oil, tossed in Bella Lodi cheese.
$31.95
RISOTTO FORMA ASPARAGUS & SUMMER BLACK TRUFFLES
asparagus, taleggio fondue, shaved summer truffle – tossed in grana
$41.05
Flour & Yeast
Bread
Grilled rustic white bread, taggiasca e.v.o. calabrese spread.
$8.00
Gnocco Fritto
Fried pizza dough, burrata and chilled tomato sauce spread.
$11.40
Pizza Margherita
San Marzano tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, basil.
$22.80
Pizza Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms, truffle oil, tomato sauce, Fontina cheese.
$28.50
Pizza Raspadura Lodigiana
San Marzano tomato sauce, thin shaved Raspadura cheese, basil.
$28.50
Prosciutto Pizza Bread
Prosciutto, burrata, cherry tomatoes, wild arugula.
$28.50
Panzerotto Pugliese
fried savory pastry, filled with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
$10.30
Sicilian Pizza
eggplant, olives, capers, fresno chii, san marzano tomato sauce
$28.50
Sicilian Flatbread
eggplant, olives, capers. fresno chili, san marzano tomato sauce
$16.00
Prosciutto Side $11.40
Smoked Salmon Pizza
smoked salmon, creme fraiche, capers chive
$28.50
Focaccina
pizza dough , rosemery, extra virgin olive oil
$11.40
Pizza Sottocenere
Sottocenere cheese ( italian pasteurized cow milk, made with fennel, cinnamon, anise, nutmeg, clove, light black truffle ) mozzarella, speck ( cured lightly smoked ham)
$28.50
Pizza Salamino
San marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami
$28.50
Desserts
Home-Made Cookies $8.00
Nutella Bread Pudding $16.00
Banana Pecan Tart With Chocolate $16.00
Bombolone Alla Crema With Chocolate Sauce $16.00
Classic Tiramisu
Mascarpone cheese, heavy cream , ladyfinger ,
egg yolk, sugar, coffee
$16.00
Apple Cake
flour, eggs, sugar, golden sweet apple, whipped cream
$16.00
Cheese Shop (About 4 oz per bite coming each with jam, honey, “Fruit & Pecan” bread and dry fruit
802 Blue Shropshire – Cropwell Bishop
Four ounces. Full-flavored, sharp and tangy, pasteurized cow, England. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
503 Cabra Romero – Montisinos
Four ounces. Crusted with rosemary, light yet complex, pasteurized Goat, Spain. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
509 Epoisses – Berthaut
Washed rind , Styled without being strong, with a slight taste of hazelnut/Past. cow/France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$33.10
811 Fourme D’ Ambert – Rodolph Meunier
buttery, earthy, sweet/raw cow/France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
955 Garrotxa – Mitica
Creamy, herbaceous, milky, nutty. Pasteurized
Goat / Spain
$18.25
508 Gruyere – Le Cret
Creamy, smooth and nutty/Raw cow/ Switzerland
$18.25
512 Kokos Coconut Gouda – Cheeseland
Four ounces. Touch of refreshing sweetness, pasteurized, cow-coconut cream, Holland. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
602 Mahon Riserva – Mitica
Sharp and tangy/Raw cow/Spain
$16.00
963 Patacabra – La Pardina
fruity, tangy and a bit savory/pasteurized goat/Spain
$18.25
906 Brebirousse D’argental
Luscious and silky, sheepy and full flavored / past sheep / France
$23.95
622 Comte Seignemartin 36 Mo. – Beillevaire
Four ounces. Nutty and smooth, raw cow, France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$21.70
713 Lamb Chopper – Cypress Grove
Four ounces. Buttery, caramel, creamy, nutty, sweet, pasteurized, Sheep, Holland. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$21.70
607 Taleggio D.O.P. – Caravaggio
washed rind, Sweet, slightly aromatic/pasteurized cow / Italy
$18.25
909 Boschetto Al Tartufo – Mitica
Nutty, sour and sweet with truffle notes/Pasteurized sheep and cow / Italy
$26.25
603 Prima Donna Extra Aged – Vandersterre
Full flavored and ntty / Pasteurized cow / Holland
$18.25
810 Fromager D ‘Affinois – Brebiget Guilloteau
Mild and buttery flavor/pasteurized cow/France
$18.25
911 French Triple Cream
Buttery, nutty and sour / pasteurized cow / France
$21.70
809 Ewephoria Gouda – Cheeseland
Four ounces. Sweet and nutty flavor, pasteurized sheep, Netherlands. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$20.55
812 Brie – Marin French
Four ounces. Rich and smooth, slightly sweet flavor with fluffy white rind, pasteurized cow, California. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$19.40
901 Gorgonzola Dolce Il Bacco – Defendi
Four ounces. Buttery, creamy and mild pasteurized cow, Italy. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$17.10
608 Mt Tam – Cowgirl Cremery
Creamy, smooth and elegant / pasteurized cow / California
$23.95
952 Capricho De Cabra – MItica
Mild tangy flavor / pasteurized goat / Spain
$12.55
623 Holey Cow – Central Coast Cremery
Smooth and creamy texture / pasteurized cow / California
$18.25
803 TRIPLE CREAM WITH TRUFFLE
Rich and silky triple cream with black truffles/Pasteurized
$30.80
900 Pecorino Pepato – Mitica
spicy and tangy with black peppercorn / Pasteurized / sheep Italy
$18.25
960 Roquefort – Papillon
Four ounces. Salty, sharp, tangy, raw sheep, France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$20.55
915 Petite Truffle Brie – Marin French CA
Rich, smooth with an earthy aroma of mushrooms, black truffle past cow / Truffled
$26.25
502 Camembert
Full and reach/Pasteurized cow
$20.55
504 Manchego 3 Months – La Mancha
Intense and rich, slightly salty/Pasteurized sheep/Spain.All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
507 Tete De Moine – Fromagerie H.Kampf
Sweet and intense with a dense texture/Raw cow/Switzerland.
All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$25.10
703 Truffle Tremor – Cypress Grove
Elegant and sophisticated/Pasteurized goat/California
$26.25
903 PARMIGIANO REGGIANO VACCHE ROSSE – VALSERENA
Unique nutty, fruity, grassy flavor, richer than most reggianos/Raw cow/Italy
$30.80
924 Caveman Blue – Rogue Creamery Oregon
rich and complex – pasteurized cow
$26.25
704 Midnight Moon – Cypress Grove
Four ounces. Butterscotch, buttery, caramel, nutty, savory, sweet pasteurized, Goat, Holland. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$21.70
822 Barely Buzzed Cheddar – Beehive Cheese Co,
Espresso hand-rubbed cheese with notes of caramel/pasteurized cow/Utah
vegetarian rennet
$19.40
705 Humboldt Fog – Cypress Grove
buttery, earthy, sweet/raw cow/France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”..
$21.70
808 Seahive Cheddar – Beehive Creamery
sweet and creamy cheddar rubbed with sea salt and honey/ past cow /Utah
vegetarian rennet
$20.55
700 SAINT AGUR BLUE CHEESE
Smooth texture with salty and tangy taste / pasteurized cow/ France
$18.25
971 The Smokin’ Goat – Mitica
Mild, creamy, naturally smoked over beech wood / pasteurize goat / Spain
$21.70
601Moliterno Black Truffle Pecorino – Central
Four ounces. Earthy, full–flavored with intense truffle notes, raw Sheep, Italy. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$30.80
914 Pecorino Fiore Sardo – Mitica Italy
rich and strong / raw sheep/ semi-hard
$17.10
708 WILLOUGHBY – JASPER HILL FARM
Succulent and buttery, strong and complex/Pasteurized cow/Vermont
$21.70
719 Dutch Girl – Cheeseland
Rich and creamy butterscotch like flavor / pasteurized goat / Holland
$18.25
Sparkling Wine. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Cava Brut
Spain
$50.20
Prosecco D.O.C. Rose
Veneto, Italy.
$54.75
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve | Sparkling Wine
Champagne
$112.90
Gloria Ferrer Blanc De Blanc
Sonoma Valley.
$70.70
Prosecco D.O.C
Veneto ( Italy)
$54.75
White Wine | Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Erath 2021
Oregon
$54.75
Pinot Grigio San Michele 2021
Veneto, Italy
$59.30
Pinot Grigio Ramato Lagaria 2019
Friuli Italy
$63.85
White Wine | Sauvignon Blanc & Sancerre. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Sauvignon Blanc Silverado 2021
Napa Valley.
$77.55
Sancerre
Sancerre, France.
$95.80
Sauvignon Blanc Lavis
Trentino Alto Adige Italy
$68.40
White Wine | Chardonnay & Burgundy. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Chateau Montelena 2020
Napa Valley.
$171.00
Far Niente 2021
Napa Valley.
$153.90
Jordan 2020
Russian River.
$77.55
Trefethen 2021
Napa Valley
$95.80
Ballard Lane Chardonnay
Central Coast
$57.00
White Wine | Other Varietals & Rose. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Gavi I Ronchetti 2022
Italy.
$68.40
Vermentino Di Sardegna Dolianova – Sardegna
Italy
$63.85
Whispering Angels Rose’ 2022
Provence
$82.10
Riesling Fess Parker 2022
California (Santa Barbara)
$54.75
Donna Fugata Anthilia 2021
Sicilia
$63.85
Red Wine | Pinot Noir & Burgundy. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Argyle
Oregon
$76.40
Au Bon Climat 2021
Santa Barbara.
$68.40
Pinot Noir MacMurray
Russian River
$73.00
Sea Smoke “Ten ” 2020
Santa Rita Hills
$199.50
Pint Noir Sartori Family
Veneto ( Italy)
$63.85
Red Wine | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Blend & Bordeaux. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to pu
Conundrum – Bordeaux Style
Central and North Coast – CA
$68.40
Jordan 2018
Alexander Valley.
$159.60
Joseph Phelps 2019
Napa Valley.
$212.05
Cabernet Sauvignon Details By Sinegal 2019
Napa Valley.
$100.35
Maddalena Cabernet Sauvigno
Paso Robles
$61.60
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Napa Valley
$96.90
Architect Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Alexander Valley / Sonoma County Ca
$68.40
The Prisoner Red Blend – Napa Valley $112.90
Red Wine | Zinfandel, Primitivo, & Sirah/Shiraz. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Brander Sirah 2021
Santa Ynez Valley.
$62.70
Primitivo I Muri
Puglia, Italy.
$54.75
Dry Creek Old Vine Zinfandel 2020
Sonoma County
$82.10
Red Wine | Other Varietals. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Henry Lagarde Malbec
Calchaqui Valley, Argentina.
$59.30
Cinqueautoctoni 2021
Abruzzi, Italy.
$148.20
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Torre Zambra
Abruzzo, Italy.
$59.30
Red Wine | Valpolicella & Amarone. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Masi Amarone Classico “Le Salette 2017
Veneto, Italy.
$173.30
Red Wine | Nebbiolo, Barolo, Barbaresco & Barbera. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Borgogno “No Name” 2019
Piemonte, Italy.
$112.90
Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo “Monfalleto” 2018
Piemonte, Italy.
$153.90
La Stella Barbera D’Asti 2019
Piemonte, Italy.
$59.30
Nebbiolo Paola Sordo Langhe
Piemonte, Italy.
$73.00
Barolo Paola Sordo 2017
Piemonte
$119.70
Nebbiolo Langhe Giovanni Rosso
Piemonte
$77.55
Produttori Barbaresco 2018
Piemonte, Italy.
$111.75
Red Wine | Sangiovese & Supertuscany. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Antinori Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Badia A Passignano” 2018
Toscana, Italy.
$153.90
Super Tuscan REMOLE 2021
Toscana, Italy.
$73.00
Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2017
Toscana, Italy.
$176.70
Antinori Tignanello 2018
Toscana, Italy.
$339.75
230 Chianti Classico Querciabella 2018
Tuscany
$79.80
242 Chianti Classico Villa Trasqua 2018
Tuscany
$62.70
Antinori Brunello Di Montalcino Pian Delle Vigne 2016
Toscana, Italy.
$182.40
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Main
Braised Short Ribs
Eight hours slow-cooked boneless beef short ribs and short ribs ravioli, Parmigiano.
$50.20
Char Grilled Calamari & Shrimp
Gluten-free. Sautéed spinach and cannellini beans, harissa.
$34.20
Cheeseburger
Hormones and antibiotics-free natural beef chuck, Fontina, avocado, arugula, aioli, mustard, fries.

Cooking Temperature
Please note ;:
Only normal degree of doneness will be honored (rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, well done) – no further modification. Thank you

$25.10
Chicken Greek
Breaded chicken breast, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onion, Feta cheese.
$33.10
Chicken Mushroom
Gluten-free. Chicken breast sautéed with white wine mix mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes.
$36.50
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Coleslaw, pickles, olives, avocado, spicy aioli, Fontina cheese, fries.
$25.10
Filet Of Sole
Breadcrumbs, crispy artichokes.
$43.35
Gluten-Free Pasta
Gluten-free pasta,black lentils, sun-dried tomatoes
$28.50
Penne Arrabbiata
Tomato sauce, garlic, parsley, chili flakes, basil, olive oil.
$26.25
Penne Pomodoro
Tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, basil.
$26.25
Spaghetti Aglio Olio E Pepperoncino ( Not Available Gluten Free )
Olive oil, garlic, parsley, chili flakes.
$26.25
Trofie Al Pesto
Fresh pasta, basil pesto, vegetables, pine nuts, Parmigiano cheese.
PESTO SAUCE HAS CHEESE AND PINE NUTS ALREADY MIXED IN
$28.50
Fresh Rigatoni With Thinly Chopped Seafood Ragout & Spinach
fresh egg pasta, mussels, shrimp, calamari, salmon. garlic, pepperoncino, light tomato sauce
$33.10
Pappardelle With Wild Boar Ragout
Large flat noodles, wild boar ragout, pinch of cinnamon , tomato sauce parmigiano reggiano cheese
$33.10
Lasagna Beef Ragout
Fresh home-made lasagna with beef bolognese, and bechamel sauce, parmesan cheese
$31.95
Kids Penne With Butter And Cheese
penne pasta with butter and parmesan cheese
$13.70
Kid Penne With Tomato Sauce
penne pasta with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese
$16.00
Kids Penne With Bolognese Sauce
penne pasta with beef ragout sauce, parmesan cheese
$16.00
Chitarra With Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Zest, Green Onion Ad Basil
Fresh egg chitarra pasta tossed with extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, green onion. Basil
$26.25
Risotto Saffron
rice, saffron, grana padano cheese
$25.10
Fettuccine Barely Buzzed
Taleggio, cheese fondue, Barely Buzzed cheddar, coffee grains
$30.80
Side Marinara Sauce $5.70
Side Bolognese Sauce $10.30
Side Tomato Sauce $5.70
Risotto Mushrooms And Truffle Raclette Cheese
Seasonal mushrooms, Truffle Raclette Cheese ( raw cow)
$31.95
Applewood Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Gluten-free. Rice crust, steamed green beans. tzatziki
$38.80
Branzino
Gluten-free. Roasted de-boned mediterranean sea bass, julienneof vegetables
$44.50
Calamari Alla Piastra Salad
Gluten-free. Arugula, cauliflower, lettuce, radicchio, garbanzo, harissa, lemon dressing.
$28.50
Veggie Burger
quinoa, corn, vegetables, avocado, fresh tomatoes,fresh cucumbers, vegan cheese, vegan soy mayonnaise, sesame seed bread – fries
$25.10
Small Plates
Arancini
Rice & cheese balls with peas, touch of tomato sauce.
$20.55
Bruschella
Grilled rustic bread, heirloom tomatoes, mango, goat cheese.
$17.10
Burnt Spaghetti Assassina
Apulien style burnt spaghetti arrabbiata, dry Ricotta cheese.
Not Available gluten free
$21.70
Charcuterie
Daily selection of only meats.
$26.25
Chicken Meatballs
light broth, artichokes
$18.25
Fresh Mozzarella Knots
Gluten-free. Roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, capers, micro basil, balsamic, black salt.
$18.25
Beef Tartare
raw filet, avocado, fresno pepper, capers, shallot, raspadura cheese, bread
$27.40
Ceviche
wild snapper, avocado, mango, cucumbers, peppers, onions, chili, citrus dressing, taro chips
$25.10
Fresh Baby Kale
Red and white quinoa, fennel, heirloom cherry tomatoes and manchego.
$18.25
Char Grilled Spanish Octopus
Gluten-free. Lentils, harissa.
$27.40
Mussels
San marzano tomato, fresh “peperoncino”, n’duja sausage spread, grilled bread
$23.95
Roasted Gnocchi
Potato gnocchi, Taleggio cheese fondue, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lemon zest.
$20.55
Burrata
Gluten-free. heirloom cherry tomatoes and beets.
$25.10
Vegetables and more
Castelvetrano & Taggiasca Olives
orange zest, fennel
$8.00
Citrus Avocado Salad
Gluten-free. Arugula, watermelon radish, thyme, almonds, Goat cheese, balsamic reduction.
$25.10
Crispy Artichokes
Fried artichokes, arugula, fennel, snow peas, walnuts, aged Goat cheese.
$25.10
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Vegan, gluten-free. Seared gem lettuce, roasted mixed vegetables.
$21.70
Slow Cooked Split Peas
Vegan. Thick split peas puree, spinach, red onion, peperoncino, grilled bread.
$16.00
Soup
Vegan. Barley, chickpeas, escarole, grilled bread with harissa.
$16.00
Roasted Potato
Gluten-free. Marble Potatoes
$10.30
Roasted Cauliflower
Gluten-free. Au Gratin, Taleggio cheese fondue.
$16.00
Potato Fries
Vegan. Sea Salt.
$9.15
Green On Greens
broccolini, snow peas, green beans, asparagus, edamame, pumpkin seeds, lemon dressing
$18.25
Asparagus
steamed
$10.30
Mashed Potatoes
Yukon potatoes – gluten free
$10.30
Rapini
Vegan, gluten-free. Sautéed.
$11.40
Green Beans
sauteed
$10.30
Dalla Forma
Chitarra Cacio & Pepe PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH GLUTEN FREE PASTA
Peppery and traditionally salty dish. Home-made spaghetti, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, tossed in Pecorino Romano cheese.
$29.65
Fettuccine Bolognese
Beef ragu, tossed with butter in Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
$31.95
Tortellini
Mushrooms, light cream, truffle oil, tossed in Bella Lodi cheese.
$31.95
RISOTTO FORMA ASPARAGUS & SUMMER BLACK TRUFFLES
asparagus, taleggio fondue, shaved summer truffle – tossed in grana
$41.05
Flour & Yeast
Bread
Grilled rustic white bread, taggiasca e.v.o. calabrese spread.
$8.00
Gnocco Fritto
Fried pizza dough, burrata and chilled tomato sauce spread.
$11.40
Pizza Margherita
San Marzano tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, basil.
$22.80
Pizza Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms, truffle oil, tomato sauce, Fontina cheese.
$28.50
Pizza Raspadura Lodigiana
San Marzano tomato sauce, thin shaved Raspadura cheese, basil.
$28.50
Prosciutto Pizza Bread
Prosciutto, burrata, cherry tomatoes, wild arugula.
$28.50
Panzerotto Pugliese
fried savory pastry, filled with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
$10.30
Sicilian Pizza
eggplant, olives, capers, fresno chii, san marzano tomato sauce
$28.50
Sicilian Flatbread
eggplant, olives, capers. fresno chili, san marzano tomato sauce
$16.00
Prosciutto Side $11.40
Pizza Salamino
San marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami
$28.50
Focaccina
pizza dough , rosemery, extra virgin olive oil
$11.40
Pizza Sottocenere
Sottocenere cheese ( italian pasteurized cow milk, made with fennel, cinnamon, anise, nutmeg, clove, light black truffle ) mozzarella, speck ( cured lightly smoked ham)
$28.50
Desserts
Home-Made Cookies $8.00
Nutella Bread Pudding $16.00
Banana Pecan Tart With Chocolate $16.00
Bombolone Alla Crema With Chocolate Sauce $16.00
Apple Cake
flour, eggs, sugar, golden sweet apple, whipped cream
$16.00
Classic Tiramisu
Mascarpone cheese, heavy cream , ladyfinger ,
egg yolk, sugar, coffee
$16.00
Cheese Shop (About 4 oz per bite coming each with jam, honey, “Fruit & Pecan” bread and dry fruit
802 Blue Shropshire – Cropwell Bishop
Four ounces. Full-flavored, sharp and tangy, pasteurized cow, England. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
503 Cabra Romero – Montisinos
Four ounces. Crusted with rosemary, light yet complex, pasteurized Goat, Spain. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
509 Epoisses – Berthaut
Washed rind , Styled without being strong, with a slight taste of hazelnut/Past. cow/France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$33.10
811 Fourme D’ Ambert – Rodolph Meunier
buttery, earthy, sweet/raw cow/France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
955 Garrotxa – Mitica
Creamy, herbaceous, milky, nutty. Pasteurized
Goat / Spain
$18.25
508 Gruyere – Le Cret
Creamy, smooth and nutty/Raw cow/ Switzerland
$18.25
512 Kokos Coconut Gouda – Cheeseland
Four ounces. Touch of refreshing sweetness, pasteurized, cow-coconut cream, Holland. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
602 Mahon Riserva – Mitica
Sharp and tangy/Raw cow/Spain
$16.00
963 Patacabra – La Pardina
fruity, tangy and a bit savory/pasteurized goat/Spain
$18.25
906 Brebirousse D’argental
Luscious and silky, sheepy and full flavored / past sheep / France
$23.95
622 Comte Seignemartin 36 Mo. – Beillevaire
Four ounces. Nutty and smooth, raw cow, France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$21.70
713 Lamb Chopper – Cypress Grove
Four ounces. Buttery, caramel, creamy, nutty, sweet, pasteurized, Sheep, Holland. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$21.70
607 Taleggio D.O.P. – Caravaggio
washed rind, Sweet, slightly aromatic/pasteurized cow / Italy
$18.25
909 Boschetto Al Tartufo – Mitica
Nutty, sour and sweet with truffle notes/Pasteurized sheep and cow / Italy
$26.25
603 Prima Donna Extra Aged – Vandersterre
Full flavored and ntty / Pasteurized cow / Holland
$18.25
810 Fromager D ‘Affinois – Brebiget Guilloteau
Mild and buttery flavor/pasteurized cow/France
$18.25
911 French Triple Cream
Buttery, nutty and sour / pasteurized cow / France
$21.70
809 Ewephoria Gouda – Cheeseland
Four ounces. Sweet and nutty flavor, pasteurized sheep, Netherlands. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$20.55
812 Brie – Marin French
Four ounces. Rich and smooth, slightly sweet flavor with fluffy white rind, pasteurized cow, California. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$19.40
901 Gorgonzola Dolce Il Bacco – Defendi
Four ounces. Buttery, creamy and mild pasteurized cow, Italy. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$17.10
608 Mt Tam – Cowgirl Cremery
Creamy, smooth and elegant / pasteurized cow / California
$23.95
952 Capricho De Cabra – MItica
Mild tangy flavor / pasteurized goat / Spain
$12.55
623 Holey Cow – Central Coast Cremery
Smooth and creamy texture / pasteurized cow / California
$18.25
703 Truffle Tremor – Cypress Grove
Elegant and sophisticated/Pasteurized goat/California
$26.25
704 Midnight Moon – Cypress Grove
Four ounces. Butterscotch, buttery, caramel, nutty, savory, sweet pasteurized, Goat, Holland. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$21.70
601Moliterno Black Truffle Pecorino – Central
Four ounces. Earthy, full–flavored with intense truffle notes, raw Sheep, Italy. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$30.80
708 WILLOUGHBY – JASPER HILL FARM
Succulent and buttery, strong and complex/Pasteurized cow/Vermont
$21.70
719 Dutch Girl – Cheeseland
Rich and creamy butterscotch like flavor / pasteurized goat / Holland
$18.25
803 TRIPLE CREAM WITH TRUFFLE
Rich and silky triple cream with black truffles/Pasteurized
$30.80
900 Pecorino Pepato – Mitica
spicy and tangy with black peppercorn / Pasteurized / sheep Italy
$18.25
960 Roquefort – Papillon
Four ounces. Salty, sharp, tangy, raw sheep, France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$20.55
915 Petite Truffle Brie – Marin French CA
Rich, smooth with an earthy aroma of mushrooms, black truffle past cow / Truffled
$26.25
504 Manchego 3 Months – La Mancha
Intense and rich, slightly salty/Pasteurized sheep/Spain.All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$18.25
502 Camembert
Full and reach/Pasteurized cow
$20.55
507 Tete De Moine – Fromagerie H.Kampf
Sweet and intense with a dense texture/Raw cow/Switzerland.
All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”.
$25.10
924 Caveman Blue – Rogue Creamery Oregon
rich and complex – pasteurized cow
$26.25
700 SAINT AGUR BLUE CHEESE
Smooth texture with salty and tangy taste / pasteurized cow/ France
$18.25
903 PARMIGIANO REGGIANO VACCHE ROSSE – VALSERENA
Unique nutty, fruity, grassy flavor, richer than most reggianos/Raw cow/Italy
$30.80
914 Pecorino Fiore Sardo – Mitica Italy
rich and strong / raw sheep/ semi-hard
$17.10
971 The Smokin’ Goat – Mitica
Mild, creamy, naturally smoked over beech wood / pasteurize goat / Spain
$21.70
513 Mimolette – Isigny St Mere
Sweet, caramelized depth and smooth, fudgy finish/pasteurized cow/France
$21.70
822 Barely Buzzed Cheddar – Beehive Cheese Co,
Espresso hand-rubbed cheese with notes of caramel/pasteurized cow/Utah
vegetarian rennet
$19.40
705 Humboldt Fog – Cypress Grove
buttery, earthy, sweet/raw cow/France. All cheeses come with jam, honey, dry fruit and “pecan and fruit bread”..
$21.70
808 Seahive Cheddar – Beehive Creamery
sweet and creamy cheddar rubbed with sea salt and honey/ past cow /Utah
vegetarian rennet
$20.55
White Wine | Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Erath 2021
Oregon
$54.75
Pinot Grigio San Michele 2021
Veneto, Italy
$59.30
Pinot Grigio Ramato Lagaria 2019
Friuli Italy
$63.85
White Wine | Sauvignon Blanc & Sancerre. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Sauvignon Blanc Silverado 2021
Napa Valley.
$77.55
Sancerre
Sancerre, France.
$95.80
Sauvignon Blanc Lavis
Trentino Alto Adige Italy
$68.40
White Wine | Chardonnay & Burgundy. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Chateau Montelena 2020
Napa Valley.
$171.00
Far Niente 2021
Napa Valley.
$153.90
Jordan 2020
Russian River.
$77.55
Trefethen 2021
Napa Valley
$95.80
Ballard Lane Chardonnay
Central Coast
$57.00
White Wine | Other Varietals & Rose. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Gavi I Ronchetti 2022
Italy.
$68.40
Vermentino Di Sardegna Dolianova – Sardegna
Italy
$63.85
Whispering Angels Rose’ 2022
Provence
$82.10
Riesling Fess Parker 2022
California (Santa Barbara)
$54.75
Donna Fugata Anthilia 2021
Sicilia
$63.85
Red Wine | Pinot Noir & Burgundy. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Pinot Noir MacMurray
Russian River
$73.00
Sea Smoke “Ten ” 2020
Santa Rita Hills
$199.50
Argyle
Oregon
$76.40
Au Bon Climat 2021
Santa Barbara.
$68.40
Pint Noir Sartori Family
Veneto ( Italy)
$63.85
Red Wine | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Blend & Bordeaux. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to pu
Maddalena Cabernet Sauvigno
Paso Robles
$61.60
Conundrum – Bordeaux Style
Central and North Coast – CA
$68.40
Jordan 2018
Alexander Valley.
$159.60
Joseph Phelps 2019
Napa Valley.
$212.05
Cabernet Sauvignon Details By Sinegal 2019
Napa Valley.
$100.35
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Napa Valley
$96.90
Architect Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Alexander Valley / Sonoma County Ca
$68.40
The Prisoner Red Blend – Napa Valley $112.90
Red Wine | Zinfandel, Primitivo, & Sirah/Shiraz. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Brander Sirah 2021
Santa Ynez Valley.
$62.70
Primitivo I Muri
Puglia, Italy.
$54.75
Dry Creek Old Vine Zinfandel 2020
Sonoma County
$82.10
Red Wine | Other Varietals. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Henry Lagarde Malbec
Calchaqui Valley, Argentina.
$59.30
Cinqueautoctoni 2021
Abruzzi, Italy.
$148.20
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Torre Zambra
Abruzzo, Italy.
$59.30
Red Wine | Valpolicella & Amarone. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Masi Amarone Classico “Le Salette 2017
Veneto, Italy.
$173.30
Red Wine | Nebbiolo, Barolo, Barbaresco & Barbera. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Borgogno “No Name” 2019
Piemonte, Italy.
$112.90
Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo “Monfalleto” 2018
Piemonte, Italy.
$153.90
La Stella Barbera D’Asti 2019
Piemonte, Italy.
$59.30
Nebbiolo Paola Sordo Langhe
Piemonte, Italy.
$73.00
Barolo Paola Sordo 2017
Piemonte
$119.70
Produttori Barbaresco 2018
Piemonte, Italy.
$111.75
Nebbiolo Langhe Giovanni Rosso
Piemonte
$77.55
Sparkling Wine. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Gloria Ferrer Blanc De Blanc
Sonoma Valley.
$70.70
Prosecco D.O.C
Veneto ( Italy)
$54.75
Red Wine | Sangiovese & Supertuscany. ONLY WITH FOOD PURCHASE ( must be 21 to purchase)
Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2017
Toscana, Italy.
$176.70
Antinori Tignanello 2018
Toscana, Italy.
$339.75
Antinori Brunello Di Montalcino Pian Delle Vigne 2016
Toscana, Italy.
$182.40
Brunello Di Montalcino Ridolfi 2017 $136.80
230 Chianti Classico Querciabella 2018
Tuscany
$79.80
242 Chianti Classico Villa Trasqua 2018
Tuscany
$62.70

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Reviews

Chris Hamrick
We are not fancy people. But this place was the perfect “neighborhood fancy” that felt special yet still comfortable, and we just adored it.

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Kiran S
5+ for everything!

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Sam Kazanci
Recently, my family and I had dinner at Forma in Santa Monica and it was a delightful experience. We specifically went to try their “Dalla Forma” pastas, which are mixed in a cheese wheel. The pasta was noticeably fresh, and the method of mixing it in the cheese wheel added a wonderful depth of flavor.

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Irina Koenigs
What a great Italian restaurant! Big cheese selection, delicious pasta and risotto, some of which are made in a cheese wheel. They also have quite an extensive wine card and even some Bavarian beer. Lobed it!

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Larry M. Pearlman
A good time had by all. Nice place to visit, talk and have a meal. We ate inside and enjoyed the low ceilings, which allowed us to talk in our normal voices, a unique experience for many of us in today’s high ceiling restaurants. The food is very rich, as everything has a tinge of cheese.

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Patrick Haugen
One of the best places to get the pasta in cheese wheel experience. This place is all about cheese and half their menu and one incredible dessert is cheese (three dessert wines and three blues). Make sure to come here if you love cheese

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Celene
Came for the cheese wheel. I thought if I got the most expensive dish that it would be the most delicious, but I was wrong. We asked the waiter for advise since it was our first time. Guess he doesn’t eat there because he just told us the most popular dish.

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Kate G
Unbelievable handmade pasta. It was so fresh, tender and flavorful. Came here with a small group and everyone’s dishes were fantastic. They also offered a few vegan options as well! The servers were speedy and friendly. The wine selection started at a higher price point but many seemed appropriate to the quality and flavor.

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Shanelle S
Cheese-focused Italian spot on Montana Ave. Came here on a Sunday around noon and made a reservation online beforehand to celebrate my bday with family. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Metered street parking, although free residential parking (most were for 2 hours, exempting permits) is available. Credit cards accepted. Kid-friendly. Single occupant restrooms available in the back.

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leewellnesshome
Delicious!! First time coming here and had a good experience. Noodles were so good, and buttery and creamy. The cheese board was really fun. We would definitely come back! Staff was friendly, resturant was clean and nice. Bathrooms were nice also.

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