Forli Italian Restaurant

4.7
525 reviews from Google

Forli is a cozy Italian restaurant in Balmain, serving handmade pasta, authentic pizza, Italian and Australian wines, and more. At Forli, we bring a taste of Italy to Sydney! Come in to rejoice with our delicious food in vibrant Darling St. of Balmain, Sydney. We serve authentic Italian pizza made with traditional dough and fresh toppings and varieties of freshly handmade pasta. We also serve delicately selected Italian and Australian wines and great cocktails that embellish your dining experience. Don't forget to try our varieties of entree dishes like Bruschetta, Burrata, Antipasto, and Ministrine soup. At Forli, we have indoor and outdoor seating with heating and provide dine-in, takeaway, and limited-hours delivery services.

Call us! +61 2 9799 9678
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Customer's reviews

We went for dinner on a Wednesday night and had an amazing experience from the moment we walked in. The service was excellent — the waitstaff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always had a smile on their faces, which made us feel very welcome. The food was absolutely delicious. The pasta boscaiola was creamy, full of flavour, and perfectly al dente. We also tried the burrata pizza — it was so good we were practically licking our fingers! You can tell they put a lot of love into their dishes. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Italian food with top-notch service in a cozy atmosphere ~ Ana C
We were visiting my mother in law at Balmain Hospital so looked for a local Italian restaurant, we were very glad we found Forli! The service was impeccable, Abbie our waitress was very attentive and took our order with drinks for the 5 of us and committing the entire order to memory. The bruschetta was very tasty and fresh as were the meatballs. My wife had the Linguine Marina which was devine, it had so much seafood, very generous servings indeed. 3 of us had the Schnitzel platter which is a new addition to their menu. This was fantastic value for $40. It came with garlic bread, meatballs, 3 different Schnitzels, gelato and a choice of beer, wine or softdrink. The Schnitzels were really tasty and tender, will definitely go for this again. We all had a really enjoyable dinner and will be back again. ~ Mark T
WOW! WOW! WOW! We stumbled across Forli while searching for a spot to celebrate our anniversary, with our 8-month-old in tow, and we couldn’t be happier that we did! From the moment we arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, and the team not only made us feel right at home but also took the time to interact with our little one, which was such a lovely touch. The food absolutely exceeded our expectations-fresh, full of flavour, generously portioned, and just downright delicious. Thank you for a beautiful evening! We’ll definitely be back. 🌟 ~ Jess F
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Questions & Answers

Do you serve Margherita Pizza too?
Yes, we do.
Do you offer pizza on your menu?
Yes, we serve delicious pizzas at our restaurant.
What time does Forli start serving breakfast?
We start serving breakfast from 7:30 AM.
Do you have vegetarian pizza?
Yes. We have many vegetarian pizza options on our menu that you can choose from.
Do you serve hand made pasta at your restaurant?
Yes, we offer hand made pasta on our menu.

Contact information

Phone +61 2 9799 9678
Address
379 Darling St Balmain 2041
Sunday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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