Forma Santa Monica Menu

Desserts

Nutella Bread Pudding
$15.00
Bombolone Alla Crema with Chocolate Sauce
$15.00
Banana Pecan Tart with Chocolate
$15.00
Home Made Cookies
$9.00
Apple Cake
$15.00
Flour, eggs, sugar, golden sweet apple - whipped cream.
Classic Tiramisu
$15.00
Mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, ladyfinger, egg yolk, sugar, coffee.

Flour and Yeast

Bread
$9.00
Grilled rustic white bread and taggiasca extra virgin olive oil and calabrese spread.
Prosciutto Pizza Bread
$27.00
Prosciutto, burrata, cherry tomatoes and wild arugula. Gluten-free dough available, not 100% gluten-free environment.
Pizza Raspadura Lodigiana
$26.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, thin shaved raspadura cheese, basil. Gluten-free dough available, not 100% gluten-free environment.
Panzerotto Pugliese
$16.00
Fried savory pastry filled with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Gnocco Fritto
$15.00
Fried pizza dough, burrata and chilled tomato sauce spread.
Pizza Mushrooms
$26.00
Fresh mushrooms, black truffle sauce, tomato sauce and fontina cheese. Gluten-free dough available, not 100% gluten-free environment.
Sicilian Pizza
$26.00
Eggplant, olives, capers , fresno chili and San marzano tomato sauce. Gluten-free dough available, not 100% gluten-free environment. Vegan.
Sicilian Flatbread
$18.00
Eggplant, olives, capers, Fresno chili and San Marzano tomato sauce. Vegan.
Pizza Margherita
$22.00
San marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil. Gluten-free dough available, not 100% gluten-free environment.
Pizza Sottocenere
$26.00
Sottocenere cheese (Italian pasteurized cow milk, made with fennel, cinnamon, anise, nutmeg, clove, light black truffle) mozzarella, speck (cured lightly smoked ham).
Focaccina
$16.00
Rosemary, sea salt.
Prosciutto Side
$14.00

Dalla Forma

Chitarra Cacio E Pepe
$28.00
Home made spaghetti, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil and tossed in pecorino Romano cheese.
Risotto Milanese
$40.00
Gluten-free, rice, saffron, veal ossobuco - grana padano cheese
Fettucine Bolognese
$29.00
Beef ragu - tossed with butter in Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Gluten-free is available, not 100% gluten-free environment.
Tortellini
$30.00
Mushrooms, light cream, truffle oil - tossed with bella lodi cheese. Gluten-free is available, not 100% gluten-free environment.
Risotto Saffron
$26.00
Rice, saffron, grana padano cheese.
RISOTTO ASPARAGUS & SUMMER BLACK TRUFFLES
$38.00
asparagus, taleggio fondue, shaved summer truffle - tossed in grana
Risotto Forma Asparagus and summer black truffle
$40.00
asparagus, taleggio fondue, shaved summer truffle - tossed in grana padano cheese

Vegetables

Potato Fries
$10.00
Sea salt. Vegan.
Roasted Cauliflower
$16.00
Au gratin and teleggio cheese fondue.
Asparagus
$11.00
Steamed. Vegan.
Rapini
$11.00
Sauteed. Vegan.
Roasted Potatoes
$11.00
Marble potatoes.
Grilled Mushrooms
$13.00
Seasonal mixed mushrooms, demi glace.
Mashed Potatoes
$11.00
Yukon potatoes.
Green Beans
$11.00
Sauteed.

Cheese Shop

503 Cabra Romero - Montesinos
$20.00
Crusted with rosemary, light yet complex, pasteurized goat, Spain.
704 Midnight Moon - Cypress Grove
$26.00
Butterscotch, buttery, caramel, nutty, savory, sweet, pasteurized goat, Holland.
713 Lamb Chopper - Cypress Grove
$26.00
Buttery, caramel, creamy, nutty, sweet, past. sheep, Holland.
601 Moliterno Black Truffle Pecorino - Central
$32.00
Earthy, full flavored with intense truffle notes, raw sheep, Italy.
512 Kokos Coconut Gouda - Cheeseland
$20.00
Touch of refreshing sweetness. Past. cow-coconut cream, Holland.
809 Ewephoria Gouda - Cheeseland
$20.00
Sweet and nutty flavor, pasteurized sheep, Netherlands.
802 Blue Shropshire - Cropwell Bishop
$22.00
Full-flavored, sharp and tangy, pasteurized cow, England.
812 Brie - Marin French
$20.00
Rich and smooth, slightly sweet flavor with fluffy white rind, past. cow, California.
960 Roquefort - Papillon
$22.00
Salty, sharp, tangy, Raw sheep, France.
901 Gorgonzola Dolce Il Bacco - Defendi
$20.00
Buttery, creamy and mild, pasteurized cow, Italy.
622 Comte Seignemartin 36 Mo. - Beillevaire
$26.00
Nutty and smooth, raw cow, France.
705 Humboldt Fog - Cypress Grove
$26.00
Clean and balanced with citrus finish, pasteurized goat, California.
509 Epoisses - Berthaut
$35.00
Styled without being strong, with a slight taste of hazelnut, past. cow, France.
904 Goat Clothbound Cheddar - Quickie's
$20.00
Vibrant, almondy and buttery, pasteurized goat, England.
506 Honey Bee Goat - Cheeseland
$22.00
Slightly sweet, full of flavor, past. goat honey, Holland.
504 Manchego 3 Months - La Mancha
$20.00
Intense and rich, slightly salty, pasteurized sheep, Spain.
811 Fourme D'Ambert - Rodolph Meunier
$20.00
buttery, earthy, sweet, raw cow, France.
507 Tete De Moine - Fromagerie H. Kampf
$26.00
Sweet and intense with a dense texture, raw cow, Switzerland.
822 Barely Buzzed Cheddar - Beehive Cheese Co
$22.00
Espresso hand-rubbed cheese with notes of caramel, past. cow, Utah.
702 Sleeping Beauty - Cascadia Creamery
$18.00
Rich and buttery with a tangy finish, raw cow, Washington.
963 Patacabra - La Pardina
$20.00
Fruity, tangy and a bit savory, pasteurized goat, Spain.
611 Sottocenere Al Tartufo - Mitica
$26.00
Mellow, salty, with a distinct flavor of truffles, pasteurized cow, Italy.
703 Truffle Tremor - Cypress Grove
$33.00
Elegant and sophisticated, pasteurized goat, California.
909 Caciotta Al Tartufo - Mitica
$28.00
Nutty, sour and sweet with truffle notes, pasteurized sheep , Italy.
955 Garrotxa - Mitica
$20.00
Creamy, herbaceous, milky, nutty. Pasteurized goat, Spain.
602 Mahon Riserva - Mitica
$20.00
Sharp and tangy, raw cow, Spain.
508 Gruyere - Le Cret
$20.00
Creamy, smooth and nutty, raw cow, Switzerland.
964 Cheddar 10 Years Aged - Hook's
$33.00
Smooth, rich, buttery and sharp, pasteurized cow, Wisconsin.
513 Mimolette - Isigny St Mere
$28.00
Sweet, caramelized depth and smooth, fudgy finish, pasteurized cow, France.
968 Dream Weaver - Central Coast Cremery
$18.00
Sweet with flavor of yeast, pasteurized goat, California.
607 Taleggio D.O.P. - Caravggio
$20.00
Sweet, slightly aromatic, pasteurized cow, Italy.
911 Triple Cream
$28.00
Buttery, nutty and sour, pasteurized, daily selection.
905 Delice de Pommard - Alan Hess
$30.00
Delicate and creamy with a hint of spice from the mustard, pasteurized cow, France.
608 Mt Tam - Cowgirl Cremery
$30.00
Creamy, smooth and elegant, pasteurized cow, California.
810 Fromager D'Affinois Brebiget
$20.00
Mild and buttery flavor, pasteurized cow, France.
906 Brebirousse D'Argental
$28.00
Luscious and silky, sheepy and full flavored, past sheep, France.
912 Gouda Truffle
$28.00
Creamy smooth with delicate truffle flavor, raw cow, Holland.
808 Seahive Cheddar - Beehive Cheese Co.
$20.00
Sweet and creamy cheddar rubbed with sea salt and honey, past cow, Utah vegetarian rennet.
924 Caveman Blue - Rogue Creamery Oregon
$28.00
Rich and complex, pasteurized cow, Oregon.
708 Willoughby - Jasper Hill Farm
$24.00
Succulent and buttery, strong and complex, pasteurized cow, Vermont.
952 Capricho de Cabra
$20.00
Mild, tangy flavor, pasteurized goat, Spain.
623 Holey Cow - Central Coast Creamery
$20.00
Smooth and creamy texture, pasteurized cow, California.
719 Dutch Girl - Cheeseland
$22.00
Rich and creamy butterscotch like flavor, pasteurized goat, Holland.
903 Parmigiano Reggiano Red Cow - Valserena
$33.00
Unique nutty, fruity, grassy flavor, richer than most Reggianos/ raw cow, Italy.
700 Saint Agur Blue Cheese
$22.00
Smooth texture with salty and tangy taste, pasteurized cow, France.
971 The Smokin Goat - Mitica
$20.00
Mild, creamy, naturally smoked over beech wood, past goat, Spain.
803 Triple Cream with Truffle
$33.00
Rich and silky, triple cream with black truffle, pasteurized.
900 Pecorino Pepato
$20.00
Spicy and tangy, with black peppercorn, pasteurized sheep, Italy - hard cheese.
603 Prima Donna Extra Aged - Vandesterre
$22.00
Full flavored and nutty, past cow, hard.
502 Camembert - France
$24.00
Full and rich/pasteurized cow/ France
711 Roblola Rustica - La Casera
$17.00
Washed rind. Subtle and smooth with hint of yeast - pasteurized cow, Italy.
915 Truffle Petit Brie - French Marin
$28.00
Rich and smooth, pasteurized cow, California.

Small Plates

Charcuterie
$25.00
Daily selection of only meats. Please contact the merchant for today's meat selection.
Dinner Soup
$16.00
Barley, chickpeas, escarole, grilled bread harissa. Vegan.
Castelvetrano & Taggiasca Olives
$10.00
Orange zest, fennel. Vegan.
Crispy Artichokes
$24.00
Fried artichokes, arugula, fennel, snow peas, walnuts and aged goat cheese.
Arancini
$20.00
Rice and cheese balls with peas, touch of tomato sauce.
Roasted Gnocchi
$20.00
Potato gnocchi, taleggio cheese fondue, heirloom cherry tomatoes and lemon zest.
Burrata
$23.00
Creamy burrata, red and yellow beets, tasty salad, red wine dressing.
Fresh Baby Kale
$18.00
Red and white quinoa, fennel, heirloom cherry tomatoes and manchego.
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
$22.00
Seared gem lettuce, roasted mixed vegetables. Vegan.
Fresh Mozzarella Knots
$17.00
Roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, capers, micro basil, balsamic and black salt.
Bruschella
$18.00
Grilled rustic bread, heirloom tomatoes, mango and goat cheese.
Ceviche
$24.00
Wild snapper, avocado, mango, cucumbers, peppers, onions, chili, citrus dressing and taro chips.
Beef Tartare
$26.00
Raw filet, avocado, fresno pepper, capers, shallot, raspadura cheese and bread.
Char Grilled Spanish Octopus
$25.00
Lentils, harissa.
Chicken Meatballs
$18.00
Light broth, artichokes.
Slow Cooked Split Peas
$17.00
Thick split peas puree, spinach, red onion, pepperoncino and grilled bread. Vegan.
Citrus Avocado Salad
$24.00
Arugula, watermelon radish, thyme, almonds, goat cheese and balsamic reduction.
Burnt Spaghetti Assassina
$20.00
Apulien style burnt spaghetti arrabbiata, dry ricotta cheese. Not available gluten free.
Mussels
$24.00
San Marzano tomato, fresh pepperoncino, Nduja sausage spread and grilled bread.
Green on Greens
$18.00
Broccolini, snow peas, green beans, asparagus, edamame, pumpkin seeds, lemon dressing.

Main

Chicken Greek
$31.00
Breaded chicken breast, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onion and feta cheese.
Fettuccine Barely Buzzed
$28.00
Taleggio, cheese fondue, Barely Buzzed cheddar, coffee grains. Gluten-free option is available but, not 100% gluten-free environment.
Trofie al Pesto
$27.00
Fresh pasta, basil pesto, thinly chopped vegetables, pine nuts and Parmigiano cheese. Pesto sauce has cheese and pine nuts already mixed in. Gluten-free option is available but, not 100% gluten-free environment.
Branzino
$46.00
Roasted de-boned Mediterranean sea bass and julienne of vegetables.
Braised Short Ribs
$47.00
8 hours slow cooked boneless beef short ribs and short ribs ravioli with Parmigiano cheese.
Char Grilled Calamari & Shrimp
$33.00
Sauteed spinach, cannellini beans and harissa.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$24.00
Coleslaw, pickles, olives, avocado, spicy aioli, fontina cheese and fries.
Gluten Free Pasta
$27.00
black lentils, sun-dried tomatoes
Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragout
$30.00
Large flat noodles, wild boar ragout, pinch of cinnamon, tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Gluten-free option is available, but please note that we are, not 100% gluten-free environment.
Filet of Sole
$42.00
Breadcrumbs and crispy artichokes.
Applewood Grilled Atlantic Salmon
$36.00
Rice crust, green beans, tzatziki.
Cheeseburger
$24.00
Hormones and antibiotics-free natural chuck, fontina, avocado, arugula and aioli mustard fries.
Penne Arrabbiata
$24.00
Tomato sauce, garlic, parsley, chili flakes and basil. Gluten-free option is available, but please note that we are not 100% gluten-free environment.
Penne Pomodoro
$24.00
Tomato sauce, Parmesan, basil, olive oil. Gluten-free option is available, but please note that we are not 100% gluten-free environment.
Spaghetti Aglio Olio Pepperoncino
$24.00
Olive oil, garlic, parsley, and chili flakes. Dry spaghetti - not available gluten-free.
Rigatoni Pasta with Thinly Chopped Seafood Ragout and Spinach
$35.00
Fresh egg pasta with mussels. shrimp. calamari, salmon, garlic, light tomato sauce, pepperoncino.
Chicken Mushrooms
$34.00
Chicken breast sauteed with white wine mix mushroom sauce and roasted potatoes. Gluten-free.
Calamari Alla Piastra Salad
$28.00
Arugula, cauliflower, lettuce, radicchio, garbanzo, harissa, lemon dressing.
Lasagna Beef Ragout
$29.00
Fresh home-made lasagna with beef bolognese, and bechamel sauce.
Veggie Burger
$24.00
Quinoa, corn, vegetables, avocado, fresh tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, vegan feta, vegan soy mayonnaise, sesame seed bread - fries
Risotto Mushrooms and Truffle Raclette Cheese
$30.00
Swiss raw cow cheese. Rice, seasonal fresh mushrooms, truffle raclette cheese, Parmesan cheese.
Kids Penne Pasta with Butter and Cheese
$14.00
Kids Penne Pasta with Tomato Sauce
$16.00
Tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese.
Kids Penne Pasta with Bolognese Sauce
$18.00
Beef ragu with tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese.
Marinara Sauce Side
$10.00
Tomato Sauce Side
$10.00

At Forma Santa Monica, the menu is a delightful exploration of authentic Italian flavors with a modern twist. The offerings are diverse, ranging from mouthwatering desserts to savory small plates, each crafted with precision and passion.

For those with a sweet tooth, you’ll want to try the Nutella Bread Pudding—a rich, indulgent treat that melds the comforting warmth of bread pudding with the creamy sweetness of Nutella. The Bombolone Alla Crema with Chocolate Sauce is another irresistible choice, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. If you're in the mood for something nutty, the Banana Pecan Tart with Chocolate will satisfy your cravings with its perfect balance of flavors. And for a classic comfort option, the Home Made Cookies and Apple Cake deliver that homestyle sweetness that is always welcome.

In the Flour and Yeast section, the Prosciutto Pizza Bread is a must-try for those who appreciate savory baked goods, while the Pizza Raspadura Lodigiana introduces a unique combination of flavors that will make you rethink traditional pizza. The Panzerotto Pugliese and Gnocco Fritto provide an authentic taste of Italy's street food scene, each bite bringing you closer to the Italian countryside.

If you’re in the mood for pasta, the Chitarra Cacio E Pepe is a classic Roman dish, delivering a rich and creamy texture with every mouthful. The Risotto Milanese, with its vibrant saffron hue, offers an unforgettable flavor, while the Fettucine Bolognese brings a hearty, meaty twist to the table. And for those seeking a taste of Tuscany, the Risotto Saffron and Tortellini offer a more refined yet equally satisfying option.

Accompany your meal with sides like the crispy Roasted Cauliflower or the tender AsparagusRapini, which perfectly complement the main courses, from the succulent Braised Short Ribs to the perfectly grilled Branzino.

Forma Santa Monica’s menu is an experience that brings Italy to your table, one flavorful dish at a time. Whether you’re enjoying a small plate or diving into a main course, every bite is crafted to transport you straight to the heart of Italian cuisine.