The Forge Pizzeria Menu

Welcome to The Forge Pizzeria, a delightful Italian eatery nestled in Ballarat Central, where tradition meets taste. The menu is a celebration of rich flavors and fresh ingredients.

• Salads: Choose from vibrant options like the rich Pumpkin Salad with Meredith goat cheese and roasted pine nuts, or the classic Panzanella Salad featuring fresh tomatoes and crispy croutons.
• Pizzas: Indulge in a variety of artisanal pizzas, from the hearty Butcher's Pizza stacked with delicious meats to the vegetarian-friendly Vego Pizza loaded with fresh veggies.
• Share Plates: Don’t miss out on the Arancini, where crispy breadcrumbs envelop a hearty Bolognese filling, perfect for sharing and bursting with flavor.

Overall, The Forge Pizzeria offers an authentic Italian experience, with fresh, high-quality ingredients that leave you craving more.

Salads

• Rocket Side Salad

  Rocket, Parmesan cheese, red onion, balsamic dressing.

  A$11.00

• Panzanella Salad

  Fresh tomato, cucumber and basil with crispy 1816 Bakehouse Croutons, dressed with balsamic vinegarette.

  A$18.00

• Pumpkin Salad

  Wild rocket, wood-fired roasted pumpkin, Meredith goat cheese, roasted pine nuts, red onion, Parmesan, The Forge signature dressing.

  A$22.00

Kids'

• Kids' Hawaiian Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, shaved ham, mozzarella, pineapple, and extra cheese on top.

  A$17.00

• Kids' Margherita Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, basil, bocconcini, mozzarella, and oregano.

  A$15.00

Pizza

• The Vego Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, mushroom, green capsicum, onion, olives, garlic & parsley

  A$27.00

• Butcher's Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, bacon, Salt Kitchen pork & fennel sausage, shaved ham, hot salami, rosemary.

  A$35.00

• Chicken Fiesta Pizza

  Chicken, Chorizo, mushroom, garlic, rosemary, basil, ricotta salata

  A$32.00

• Pancetta Pizza

  Mozzarella, thinly sliced potato, crispy Istra pancetta, garlic, Meredith goat cheese, parsley, rosemary.

  A$31.00

• Mushroom Tartufo Pizza

  Mushroom and black truffle ragu, mozzarella, ricotta salata, topped with sliced Spanish cured ham.

  A$34.00

• Roast Pumpkin Pizza

  Vegetarian. San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, wood-fired roast pumpkin, spinach, Meredith Goat cheese, garlic, rosemary, sprinkle of pine nuts.

  A$29.00

• Cheeseburger Pizza

  Prime minced beef, onion, burger sauce, American style cheddar, pickles

  A$29.00

• Blacksmith Pizza

  Salt Kitchen pork & fennel sausage, mozzarella, mushrooms, garlic & parsley

  A$29.00

• Shearer's Pizza

  Mozzarella, slow cooked western Victorian lamb, Meredith goat cheese, rosemary, garlic, spinach, red onion, sprinkle of pine nuts.

  A$39.00

• Prawn And Chorizo Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, marinated garlic prawns, Istra hot chorizo, feta, rocket, lemon.

  A$38.00

• Fratellino Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, hot salami, olives, oregano.

  A$28.00

• Prosciutto Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto di Parma, rocket, Grana Padano.

  A$33.00

• Pulled Pork Pizza

  Mozzarella, Gorgonzola dolce, slow-roasted Western Plains pork shoulder, sage, garlic, green apple coleslaw, Flying Brick cider dressing.

  A$31.00

• Margherita Pizza

  Vegetarian. San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, oregano.

  A$25.00

• Hot Iron Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, hot salami, shaved ham, green capsicum, olives, oregano and chili

  A$29.00

• Anvil Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, hot salami, mushrooms, mozzarella, shaved ham, red onion, green capsicum, olives, pineapple, oregano.

  A$36.00

• Hawaiian Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, shaved ham and pineapple

  A$27.00

• Volcano Pizza

  Hot salami, chilli, fior di latte, Gorgonzola, feta, olives, anchovies, oregano.

  A$32.00

• Capricossa Pizza

  San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, shaved ham, olives, oregano

  A$29.00

Share

• Arancini - Bolognese

  Fior di Latte mozzarella stuffed inside crispy breadcrumbs, filled with authentic Bolognese sauce. Served with a delectable dipping sauce. (3 per serve)

  A$16.00

• Oliver Twist

  Vegetarian. Bianca stack served with warm olives, olive oil, a hint of chilli, Meredith goat cheese.

  A$19.00

• Garlic Focaccia

  Vegetarian. Garlic and basil pizza bread with San Marzano tomato and mozzarella.

  A$15.00

• Woodfired Focaccia

  Warm soft focaccia topped with sliced prosciutto di Parma and shaved grana Padano.

  A$24.00

• Sliced Potato Pizza

  Vegetarian. Mozzarella, thinly sliced potato, garlic, parsley, salt flakes, rosemary, cracked pepper.

  A$21.00

• Arancini - Pumpkin & Meredith Goat Cheese

  Deliciously crispy arancini filled with a combination of pumpkin and goat cheese (3 per serve)

  A$15.00

• French Fries

  Show String Fries served with aioli

  A$12.00

• Crispy Croquettes

  Prosciutto & Parmesan in crispy breadcrumbs (3 per serve)

  A$14.00

• Sweet Potato Chips

  Crispy golden sweet potato chips served with a creamy aioli dipping sauce.

  A$14.00

Drinks

• Orange & Passionfruit

  Organic "Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co""

  A$6.50

• Ginger Beer - Non-Alcoholic

  Organic "Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co""

  A$6.50

• Sparkling Water 330ml

  250ml.

  A$6.00

• Lemon, Lime & Bitters

  Organic "Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co""

  A$6.50

• Lemonade - Can

  A$5.00

• Orange Juice

  Organic "Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co""

  A$6.50

• Cola

  Organic "Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co""

  A$6.50

• Lemon Mineral Water

  Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co.

  A$6.50

• Coke Zero - Can

  A$6.50

• Coca Cola - Can

  A$6.50

• Lemon Solo - Can

  A$5.00

• Cloudy Apple Juice

  Organic "Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co""

  A$6.50

Pasta

• Lasagna Tri Colore

  Three tier baked lasagna with vegetable ragu, spinach and cheesy bechamel with tomato sugo.

  A$28.00

• Traditional Lasagne

  Layers of traditional Forge lasagna, house made with local sourced beef & pork

  A$29.00

Dessert

• Apple Crumble Pizza

  Fresh stewed apple topped with house made crumble, vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of fresh cream and light caramel sauce.

  A$18.00

• Nutella & Strawberry Pizza

  Fresh Strawberries, Nutella, finished with a drizzle of cream and icing sugar.

  A$18.00

• Tiramisu

  The Forge's own house made tiramisu (single serve)

  A$14.00