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La Fornaretta Restaurant is a sicilian restaurant in Newcastle, CA.

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Danielle Powers
Danielle Powers -Google user
2 weeks ago
Hands down my favorite Italian restaurant. And I love that it’s Sicilian owned. My boyfriend and I absolutely love this place and have visited, celebrated our birthdays here and will be back the next chance we get. It’s warm and friendly and the food is...Read More
$20–30Atmosphere: 52 people, Suitable for all group sizes
Duane Lewis
Duane Lewis -Google user
4 years ago
Small town mom and pop Italian restaurant. My daughter and son in law love this place and we do too. Our 100 percent Italian daughter in law says this place is fantastic home made Italian food at its best. You start with there bread. Wow,...Read More
Doug Kim, Roseville Realtor 916
Doug Kim, Roseville Realtor 916 -Google user
Edited a year ago
So good! The pasta was prepared to perfection. The pesto raviolis were so flavorful and light! The chicken piccata was moist, tender, bright, zesty, and seasoned wonderfully!
Andres Solis REALTOR (myplacercountyhome)
Andres Solis REALTOR (myplacercountyhome) -Google user
a year ago
We did the the pasta was cooked perfect and the pizza was perfect. Good atmosphere a d fantastic staff. The affogato and cannoli was a perfect way to end our evening.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles -Google user
4 years ago
What's in Newcastle? Awesome Italian. More specifically, Sicilian. I had Sicilian friends who invited me to their family home meals when I was young. This was it. Loud. Flowing wine. Generous portions of yummy fresh food. Caprese was fresh. …
Randy Nordell
Randy Nordell -Google user
4 months ago
First time at La Fornaretta, but it’s been on our list for quite a while. So glad we finally made it here. It’s the kind of place my wife and I like, really good food and service with a casual atmosphere. We started with the...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Natalia
Natalia -Google user
3 months ago
I’m all about the quality of food over the aesthetic of a restaurant. The food here is absolutely delicious. I had scallops, crab cakes and pesto pasta. Everything was cooked perfectly. This restaurant is perfect for a satisfying dinner date night.
$30–50Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredQuiet, easy to talkIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terraceHighly recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
C M B
C M B -Google user
9 months ago
Everything we had was delicious. Began with the specialty app of scallops which were the best we've had and caprese and a glass of Barbera, then our mains were the tutto mare and ravioli bolognase with a glass of Frank's family cab. Highly recommend and...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Bolognese
Rick Pendergrass
Rick Pendergrass -Google user
a year ago
Great service paired with a tasty Italian flavor. Penne with meat sauce was my favorite. Pizza could use a little more sauce, but I still enjoyed. Lots of ingredients in the seafood linguini. We got there when they opened and had no problem getting...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4La Fornaretta
Felicia
Felicia -Google user
2 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this little Italian restaurant!! Our server was great and went above our expectations! This was our first time there and they helped us with the menu choices. I had the Pasta Bolognese, Eggplant Parm and Tiramisu for …
Troy Martin
Troy Martin -Google user
3 years ago
Hidden Gem found on the way to the mountains! This family owned business was romantic at night with a large patio and working heaters overhead. …
April Simons
April Simons -Google user
6 months ago
The first time that I tried to eat here, the wait time was 1 hour and 45 minutes.. I decided at that point it must be good and had to make another attempt to try again.. I am so glad that I did.. So delicious...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 3Bread and Olive Oil, Ravioli PestoSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot
Alex F.
Alex F. -Google user
4 years ago
We enjoyed La Fornaretta! The service was fantastic, our server was very personable and prompt. The local wine and beer selection was pretty good. The food was all very high quality, the cioppino was particularly good, as was the pesto …
Michael Hanley
Michael Hanley -Google user
a year ago
Great spot for some really good Sicilian food. Had the seafood pasta special (sorry! I wish I knew the name) and it was awesome. It came with muscles, clams, shrimp, and halibut and was absolutely amazing. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone near...Read More
Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson -Google user
a week ago
Wow, this place is a gem. I've been wanting to try it for quite a while, and it exceeded my expectations. We ordered the large order of clams as a starter. It was a bit pricey, but it was SO worth it. ...Read More
$30–50Atmosphere: 5Not sureQuiet, easy to talkSuitable for all group sizesSomewhat recommendPlenty of vegetarian options. Eggplant etc. If you're vegan, forget it. My wife is vegetarian, no issues with cheese etc., so, no problemProbably not great if you are gluten free. I didn't see obvious choices, but we also didn't ask.Plenty of parkingFree parking lot
Michael Santos
Michael Santos -Google user
2 weeks ago
Our first time and the food and service were great. Check their socials for daily specials. The pear salad, crab cakes and scallops were all superb! The fish in the tutta mare was overcooked but the rest was delicious. Will be coming back to try...Read More
$100+Atmosphere: 4Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizesNo special event
Sydnie Whitesel
Sydnie Whitesel -Google user
3 months ago
We ordered catering from La Fornaretta for our rehearsal dinner which we served at a nearby rental property in Newcastle, and it was phenomenal. We had eaten in restaurant twice and were so excited to find this little gem for our big wedding weekend. G...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Fernando Suarez
Fernando Suarez -Google user
a month ago
This place is one of my favorites in the whole of Placer County. The food is amazing and the service is not far behind. We always get the meatballs as an appetizer and then any of the pastas...you just can't miss it
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk3-4 peopleIndoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terraceHighly recommendVegetarian menu or section
M M.
M M. -Google user
a month ago
It was crowded but we had reservations. They gave us really great service and great food. I got canneloni which was awesome. Nice portions too.
Craig Lewis
Craig Lewis -Google user
4 months ago
This special place is tucked away in an old produce processing warehouse in Newcastle. The food is superior - and the service even better. Ask for Garrett - he’s the best!! We had an awesome evening.

Features

Service options

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Highlights

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Accessibility

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Atmosphere

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Planning

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Children

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Parking

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