Forchetta

  • PLEASE NOTE: The Queen's Feast specials shown on this website are available during dinner only, unless otherwise noted on an individual restaurant's menu page.
  • Forchetta (forˈket.ta), an Italian Kitchen with exquisite, handcrafted pasta dishes, opened its doors on North College Street in Charlotte in late June 2019. The space features a private dining room, dining and bar areas, and a luxurious wine display. The restaurant boasts a sophisticated, modern atmosphere and an extensive wine list. Intrigue your culinary senses with our authentic Italian menu. Complimentary self-parking in the Wake Forest Parking Garage with ticket validation at the restaurant is offered to those dining in the establishment.
  • $45 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
  • First course (choice of one)
    • Seared Scallops & Octopus - fagotti with cheese and pear, eggplant, squid puree, lobster sauce, basil oil
    • Braised Beef Short Rib Cannelloni - wild mushroom, foie gras, truffle oil ragout
    • Lamb Meatballs - fennel, tomato, eggplant sauce, basil leaves
    • Eggplant Rollatini - braised root vegetables, ricotta cheese, caramelized onions, tomato basil sauce
    • Lobster Bisque – rich, creamy bisque, lobster meat, Cognac
    • Tomato Burrata Salad - grape tomatoes, baby arugula, avocados, fresh basil, balsamic glaze
    • Roasted Beet Tomato Salad - heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, roasted pine nuts, balsamic glaze
    • Caesar Salad - baby Romaine, Parmesan, herb croutons, Caesar dressing
  • Second course (choice of one)
    • Filet Mignon & Shrimp - 5 oz. Angus beef filet, grilled shrimp, asparagus, lobster mac & cheese, lobster reduction
    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin - braised cabbage, roasted butternut squash, apple Bourbon Reduction
    • Harissa-Glazed Salmon – herb-marinated salmon fillet, sweet potatoes, spinach, shiitake mushroom, harissa sauce 
    • Chicken Cacciatore – prosciutto, wild mushrooms, onions, rosemary, garlic cloves, tomato puree, basil
    • Rigatoni Pasta - basil pesto, roasted root vegetables, tomato sauce, shaved pecorino
    • Braised BBQ Short Ribs (+$15) - braised cabbage, roasted butternut squash, garlic demi
    • Prime Angus Beef Ribeye Steak (+$19) - asparagus, lobster mac & cheese, lobster reduction
    • Pan Seared Chilian Sea Bass (+$20) - sweet potatoes, spinach, shiitake mushroom, harissa sauce
  • Third course (choice of one)
    • Citrus Olive Oil Cake - Carolina peach marmalade, Madeira caramel sauce, crème fraiche
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake - rich dense chocolate cake, raspberry sauce, shaved chocolate
    • Tiramisu Cake - light sponge cake layered, espresso-flavored mascarpone, whipped cream, cocoa
    • Key Lime Pie - cookie crumb base with real Key lime mousse, whipped cream, toasted coconut

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