Cooking at Il Forno is a family affair with the Head Chef Paolo Cillo from Basilicata, first generation, born, raised and trained in Italy. He brings the family’s detailed technical knowledge married with an Italian passion for food and desire to continuously produce fabulous dining experiences for all guests to the restaurant. His brother Donato Cillo is Restaurant Manager and Donato’s wife is a pastry chef in the restaurant. |
| All the dishes served in the restaurant are made on site. The dishes served atIl Forno are a “mix of the best regions”, made with only the freshest ingredients imported directly from Italy including olive oil, flour and Italian meats and cheeses. |
| The cured meats and cheeses are sourced directly from the producers in Parma and Salerno while the extra virgin olive oil used at the restaurant is produced exclusively for the restaurant in a remote mountain village in Basilicata. From its sun-drenched farmhouses, fields and vineyards, Il Forno brings you a taste of the true Italy. |
That’s why Il Forno is called one of the best authentic Italian restaurants in the UK. Not just by ‘The Times’ or numerous award bodies, but by Italian chef Antonio Carluccio himself! |
