Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar
Italian · Santa Monica
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try the Chitarra Cacio e Pepe · about $15 a person
What to order
from the menuChitarra Cacio e Pepe
homemade spaghetti, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil - tossed in pecorino romano cheese ( not pastorized)
Pasta$16
Lasagna
beef ragu, béchamel, parmigiano reggiano
Pasta$18
Chitarra "Cacio E Pepe"
pepper, extra virgin olive oil - tossed with pecorino romano
Food$15
Eggplant Parmigiana
Tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella, and parmigiano reggiano cheese
Food$15
Gnocchi a piacere
homemade potato dumpplings, with a choice of tomato sauce, pesto or bolognese
Food$16
SLOW COOKED SPLIT PEAS (vegan)
thick split peas puree, spinach, red onion, peperoncino, grilled bread
Vegetables & More (Evening)$15
Italian — food to try
3 on this menuCacio e pepe✓ On the menu · $15
Pecorino, black pepper, pasta water. Three ingredients, nowhere to hide.
Here it's “Chitarra "Cacio E Pepe"”.
Lasagna✓ On the menu · $18
Layered and baked — the dish most kitchens make ahead and are proud of.
Chicken parm✓ On the menu · $15
The Italian-American classic. Ask if the cutlet is pounded to order.
Here it's “Eggplant Parmigiana”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Drinks
Food
Vegetables / Sides (Starting at 11 am)
Brunch / Breakfast
Pasta
Mains
Lunch Salad and Sandwich
Cheese
Truffled / Semi-Soft / Semi-Hard / Hard / Vegan Cheese (selected examples)
Small Plates (Evening)
Vegetables & More (Evening)
Bread & Pizza (Evening)
1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90403-1808
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