Forno Bistro

4.6

2702 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Lively
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Anchoring Saratoga's vibrant downtown Forno Bistro is a family-owned bistro that offers a variety of rustic, Tuscan-style food rooted in tradition. Our chef's use only the freshest seasonal ingredients to prepare dishes with respect to their flavors, appearance and aroma. The menu is sophisticated but approachable, expressing the sense of hearth and home that defines the Tuscan style of life. Forno Bistro's rustic, Tuscan-style food is hearty and unpretentious with sophisticated flavors rooted in tradition and always open to new interpretations and adaptations. Many of our dishes are greatly influenced by the use of the wood-fired oven: homemade pizzas, sautéed calamari, and wood-fired towers of vegetables. The oven is always the inspiration.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(518) 581-2401
Website
https://www.fornobistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
From corporate events to Holiday parties, plan your next private event at Forno Bistro! Forno Bistro’s rustic, Tuscan-style food is hearty and unpretentious with sophisticated flavors rooted in tradition. Hosting an event with us is more than just a dinner, it's an experience.

Location
541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Neighborhood
Saratoga Springs
Cross street
VanDam
Parking details
Forno Bistros private parking lot is accessible from Broadway and within steps of Forno Bistro"s outdoor patio and front door. There is also on-street and public lot parking available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Calamaretti Fritti$13.00
Fried Calamari, Crushed Tomato Sauce, Lemon
Bruschetta$10.00
Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil, Arugula Pesto, Parmigiano, Balsamic Drizzle
Panato Bites$13.00
(4) Breaded Chicken Breast, Mozzarella & Fontina, Prosciutto, Garlic Aioli, Lemon
Arancini$9.00
(4) House-made fried tomato rice balls, crushed tomato sauce
Wood-Fired Burrata Dip$13.00
Whipped Burrata, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Garlic, Fontina & Gruyère Cheese, Focaccia
Rigatoni Bolognese$10.00
Rigatoni, Beef, Pork and Tomato Ragu, Grana Padano, Touch of Cream
Truffle Fries$8.00
Shoestring French Fries, White Truffle Oil, Grana Padano, Garlic Aioli
Polpette$11.00
(3) Hand-Rolled Meatballs of Veal, Pork, and Beef, Wood-Fired with Mozzarella and Parmigiano
Torte di Granchio$13.00
(2) Wood-Fired Crab Cakes, Cherry Pepper Remoulade, Honey-Balsamic Tomatoes

Wine

Cavazza Pinot Grigio$7.00
Silver Gate Chardonnay$7.00
Ca'Donini Cabernet Sauvignon$7.00
Mellini Chianti$7.00
Pellegrino Zebo Moscato$7.00
Classic Red or White Sangria$7.00

Cocktails

Cosmopolitan$10.00
Vodka, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Splash of Cranberry
Margarita$10.00
Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice, Splash of Orange Juice
Blood Orange Martini$10.00
Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Pomegranate liqueur, Orange Liqueur, Blood Orange Purée
Apple Cider Mule$10.00
Vodka, Local Apple Cider, Ginger Beer, Cinnamon Stick
Lemon Drop Martini$10.00
Vodka, Limoncello, Fresh Lemon Juice
Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini$10.00
Raspberry Vodka, Crème De Cassis, Limoncello, Fresh Lemon Juice
Forno Sour$10.00
Bourbon, Pomegranate Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
Limon Spritz$10.00
Lamberti Prosecco, Limoncello
Surfside$6.00
Iced Tea & Lemonade, Vodka

Draft Beer

Samuel Adams Seasonal$6.00
Peroni$6.00
Blue Moon$6.00
Miller Lite$6.00
Helping HanDZ$6.00
Beer with a purpose. Brewed in collaboration with Wolf Hollow Brewing Company. Each beer sold benefits a local nonprofit. Ask your server about the current brew.

What 2,702 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Capital District
Great for outdoor dining
Capital District
Italian
Capital District
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forno Bistro offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and a "wonderful staff." The outdoor patio is a favorite for enjoying their consistently delicious Italian dishes. While some find the indoor noise level high, the attentive service and standout menu items like wood-fired pizza and seafood pasta make it a must-visit in Saratoga Springs.

2,702 Reviews

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Cathy
New York City
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly, delicious food and hearty enough servings! Wait staff and bartenders couldn’t have been more friendly and attentive.
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carol
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our 27th anniversary last night and the staff at Forno really went above and beyond to make it special. They used a gluten free pizza crust to make bread for also. Everything was delicious and the ambiance, vibe and service was fantastic. We have another awesome restaurant to enjoy😁
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Paul
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Forno Bistro is a reliable favorite restaurant. The quality of the food and the service are consistent. All of the DZ restaurants are good, but my wife insists on Forno Bistro for any special occasion. Forno has its particulalry good ambiance. We have dined at Forno for many years and can attest that the menu selections are diverse and good. All of the staff are very pleasant. They always go out of their way to accommodate us. Overall Forno is a good value.
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Cynthia
New York City
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful dining experience!!! Great service & delicious pasta dishes enjoyed by all!!! Very noisy sitting by the bar but that’s expected! Will definitely plan on returning soon!
Forno BistroResponded 5 days ago
Hello Cynthia, thank you for the review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the pasta and the service! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon.
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James
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is Excellent . The service was excellent and the food was superb.
Forno BistroResponded 4 days ago
Hello James, thank you for the great review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Forno Bistro! We hope to see you again soon.
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Susan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Dinner and dessert was delicious. The service was amazing.
Forno BistroResponded 5 days ago
Hello Susan, thank you for the great review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at Forno Bistro! We hope to see you again soon.
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JOHN
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for accommodating my daughter’s severe food allergies and Nelson and Grace for your exceptional service!
Forno BistroResponded on November 18, 2024
Hello John, thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that our team was able to accommodate your daughter's allergies. We hope to see you again soon!
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Steve
New York City
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our bartender apeared to be in training and left us alone too long when we weren’t ready to order right away. The food is always good there which makes Forno a popular and therefoe a fairly loud dining experience.
Forno BistroResponded on November 19, 2024
Hello Steve, thank you for the review. We appreciate your feedback and will share your thoughts with our team. We hope that you will choose to dine with us again soon.
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Pat
New York City
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service Seated promptly, sparkling water offered and served immediately. Lovely server took very good care of us
Forno BistroResponded on November 18, 2024
Hello Pat, thank you for the review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service! We hope to see you again soon.
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Paul
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was great! A little dark kind of hard to read the menu. It was very loud in there hard to have a meaningful conversation.
Forno BistroResponded on November 15, 2024
Hello Paul, thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Forno Bistro! We appreciate your feedback and hope that you will dine with us again soon.
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FAQs

Forno Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 581-2401.

Forno Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 2702 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

Cross street
VanDam
Neighborhood
Saratoga Springs
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Forno Bistros private parking lot is accessible from Broadway and within steps of Forno Bistro"s outdoor patio and front door. There is also on-street and public lot parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fornobistro.com/
Phone number
(518) 581-2401
Private party facilities
From corporate events to Holiday parties, plan your next private event at Forno Bistro! Forno Bistro’s rustic, Tuscan-style food is hearty and unpretentious with sophisticated flavors rooted in tradition. Hosting an event with us is more than just a dinner, it's an experience.

Forno Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita

Pappardelle Osso Buco

Buffalo Trace

Salads

Cesare$10.00

Iceberg$10.00

Pizza

Caprese Siciliano$12.00

Margherita$11.00

Small Bites

Calamaretti Fritti$13.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Panato Bites$13.00

Arancini$9.00

Wood-Fired Burrata Dip$13.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$10.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

Polpette$11.00

Torte di Granchio$13.00

Wine

Cavazza Pinot Grigio$7.00

Silver Gate Chardonnay$7.00

Ca'Donini Cabernet Sauvignon$7.00

Mellini Chianti$7.00

Pellegrino Zebo Moscato$7.00

Classic Red or White Sangria$7.00

Cocktails

Cosmopolitan$10.00

Margarita$10.00

Blood Orange Martini$10.00

Apple Cider Mule$10.00

Lemon Drop Martini$10.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini$10.00

Forno Sour$10.00

Limon Spritz$10.00

Surfside$6.00

Draft Beer

Samuel Adams Seasonal$6.00

Peroni$6.00

Blue Moon$6.00

Miller Lite$6.00

Helping HanDZ$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Order delivery or takeout

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