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Il Forno, New York, NY

Il Forno

4.2
4.2
853 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
iL Forno Italian Kitchen is a Hell"s Kitchen gem. Bringing modern Italian to a whole new level. Everything that comes from our kitchen is prepared from scratch with the utmost care by Executive Chef Sarah Pouzar. So whether you stop in for a glass of wine and one of our artisan pizzas, or a full and rich Italian supper, iL Forno will take care of you.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 247-1978
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    please check websites for details www.ironbarnyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    ilforno, Iron Bar & Secret Room capacity is 550 guests, please check websites for more photos and details, submit your request through our websites www.ironbarnyc.com www.secretroomnyc.com
  • Private party contact
    Amir: (917) 708-8663
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Cross street
    45th Street
  • Parking details
    A parking lot is located less than half a block from iL Forno, on 45th between 8th and 9th Avenues.
  • Public transit
    All 42nd street subway stops are within 5 minutes walking distance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 853 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Forno delights diners with its "exceptional" food and friendly service. Located conveniently near Broadway, it's perfect for pre-theater meals. Guests rave about its "amazing" pizzas, flavorful pasta, and inviting atmosphere. Though occasionally bustling, the warm ambiance and attentive staff ensure a memorable experience that many "highly recommend."

853 Reviews
  1. jimmy

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate here prior to our show simply because it was a closer walk…turned out to be a wonderful experience! We loved our burrata, pomodoro, and orecchiette ! Both of us would easily come here again!

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  2. Christine

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was terrible, it was like an assembly line of the same dishes being served. If you enjoy overcooked pasta, people bumping into your chair and a loud environment, this is the place for you. Location was why I picked it… ever again!

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  3. Sara

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The hostess was very rude, despite us having a reservation. We were rushed to place our order once seated. We waited an hour without food, and the hostess then brought the dessert menu without even checking to see if it was appropriate. The waiter then came over for the first time after taking our order and asked if we were “all set”. When we said we hadn’t gotten our food, he rushed back to the computer to place our order, and then returned to the table with two cold plates of food. The pasta primavera was not as advertised- there was no tomato or asparagus, just a few pieces of zucchini and squash over cold pasta with about a teaspoon of cheese. My daughter’s “wood fired” margarita pizza was cold as well. We did not even get an apology. Would NEVER return and would NEVER recommend.

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  4. Harry

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They were busy, had a reservation but had to wait. Forgot to bring me my drink order, had to remind them. Pizza was ok but have had much better

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  5. DMMDMD

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Hostess had issues managing our reservation once seated, the service was good. Small restaurant and with lots of in out out, door remained open- very chilly Food was better than adequate and price points were very reasonable.

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  6. Mary

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Great atmosphere . Recommend a reservation as fills up fast during pre theatre

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  7. Monica

    New York City

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an unexpected and fabulous find for us! Everything from start to finish was excellent. We had Caesar Salads, Chicken Alfredo, Tiramisu and Key Lime Pie in addition to a bottle of Pinot Grigio. The waiter was fabulous, happy, and entertaining! We will be back again soon!

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  8. Corie

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was freezing inside the restaurant, tables are way too close to the door.

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  9. Izbell

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The pizza is the worst pizza I have ever tasted - flat bread was not flat bread it was like dough cooked by my kids and they slapped on some cheese - the wine glasses were small and they didn’t serve the wine directly from the bottle - which was confusing to me - he brought it over from the bar - it was weird and the service was ok - basically I wouldn’t recommend and would never go back there’s so many other places to choose from this one wouldn’t be it - sorry

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  10. Cristofer

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A very good experience but the reservation was not really worth it as they didn’t have a table reserved for us

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Il Forno is rated 4.2 stars by 853 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Il Forno

713A 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    45th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A parking lot is located less than half a block from iL Forno, on 45th between 8th and 9th Avenues.
  • Public transit
    All 42nd street subway stops are within 5 minutes walking distance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 247-1978
  • Catering
    please check websites for details www.ironbarnyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    ilforno, Iron Bar & Secret Room capacity is 550 guests, please check websites for more photos and details, submit your request through our websites www.ironbarnyc.com www.secretroomnyc.com
  • Private party contact
    Amir: (917) 708-8663
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