Vegan and Vegetarian Pizza Options at Forni

Vegetarian pizza gets a bad reputation because most places treat it as an afterthought — a cheese pizza with a few sad vegetables thrown on top. That's not how we see it. At Forni, our vegetarian options are built to be genuinely delicious, not just acceptable. The wood-fired oven is actually the secret weapon here: it transforms vegetables in a way that no conventional oven can match.

Vegetarian Pizzas at Forni

We offer several vegetarian options that regulars order again and again — not because they're vegetarian, but because they taste great. These aren't "health food" compromises. They're pizzas built around ingredients that shine in an 800°F wood-fired oven.

• Margherita: The classic. Fresh mozzarella, San Marzano-style tomato sauce, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil. Simple, beautiful, and the best test of any pizzeria.
• Veggie Pizza: Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, black olives, tomato sauce, mozzarella. The oven chars the peppers and caramelizes the onions in 90 seconds.
• Mediterranean: Roasted red peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, feta, mozzarella. Bold, savory, tangy — the feta makes this one special.
• Pesto Pizza: House-made pesto base, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil. No tomato sauce — the pesto carries the flavor.

Why Wood-Fired Makes Veggie Pizza Better

Here's the thing about vegetables and extreme heat: 800°F changes everything. Bell peppers develop smoky sweetness in seconds. Onion slices caramelize at the edges while staying crisp in the center. Mushrooms lose their water and concentrate in flavor instead of turning into soggy gray discs. Even tomato slices transform — they burst and caramelize, becoming intensely sweet and savory.

In a conventional oven at 450°F, vegetables slowly steam and release water, making the pizza soggy. In our stone oven, the intense heat roasts them so fast that they char on the surface while staying fresh inside. That contrast — smoky and sweet, crispy and tender — is why wood-fired veggie pizza converts skeptics.

The best vegetarian pizza isn't a compromise — it's a showcase. When fresh vegetables hit an 800°F stone oven, they transform into something magical: charred, concentrated, bursting with flavor. No meat required.

Building a Custom Veggie Pizza

Beyond our standard menu, you can build your own vegetarian pizza with any combination of our vegetable toppings. Here are some combinations our team recommends:

• The Garden: Fresh tomatoes, basil, roasted garlic, mozzarella, olive oil. Simple and clean.
• Mediterranean Deluxe: Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, red onion.
• Spicy Veggie: Banana peppers, jalapenos, onions, bell peppers, mozzarella, red pepper flakes.
• Mushroom Lover: Mixed mushrooms, truffle oil (if available), mozzarella, fresh thyme.

Vegan Options

We understand that vegan diners need options too. Currently, vegan cheese is available on request — just let us know when you order and we'll make your pizza with our vegan cheese alternative. Combined with our vegetable toppings and a tomato sauce or olive oil base, you can get a fully vegan wood-fired pizza that doesn't feel like a compromise.

Nutritional Benefits

Vegetarian pizza tends to be lighter in calories and fat than meat-loaded pies. A veggie slice typically runs 180-220 calories compared to 300+ for meat lovers. You're also getting more fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants from the vegetables. Paired with our thin, wood-fired crust and real mozzarella, a vegetarian pizza from Forni is one of the more nutritionally balanced ways to enjoy pizza.

But Is It Actually Good?

Yes. Full stop. The most common feedback we get on our veggie options is surprise — surprise that vegetarian pizza can be this flavorful, this satisfying, this far from boring. The secret isn't complicated: quality ingredients, a blazing hot oven, and respect for the vegetables as the star of the pizza, not a consolation prize.

See our full menu including vegetarian, vegan, and meat options. Browse the menu →

Learn why fresh ingredients make such a difference in every pizza we serve. Read about our fresh ingredients →

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just trying to eat more plants — we've got you covered. Our wood-fired oven doesn't discriminate. It makes everything taste incredible.