Forno Bistro

4.6

2701 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 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
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

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

Wine

Cavazza Pinot GrigioUS$7.00
Silver Gate ChardonnayUS$7.00
Ca'Donini Cabernet SauvignonUS$7.00
Mellini ChiantiUS$7.00
Pellegrino Zebo MoscatoUS$7.00
Classic Red or White SangriaUS$7.00

Cocktails

CosmopolitanUS$10.00
Vodka, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Splash of Cranberry
MargaritaUS$10.00
Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice, Splash of Orange Juice
Blood Orange MartiniUS$10.00
Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Pomegranate liqueur, Orange Liqueur, Blood Orange Purée
Apple Cider MuleUS$10.00
Vodka, Local Apple Cider, Ginger Beer, Cinnamon Stick
Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00
Vodka, Limoncello, Fresh Lemon Juice
Raspberry Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00
Raspberry Vodka, Crème De Cassis, Limoncello, Fresh Lemon Juice
Forno SourUS$10.00
Bourbon, Pomegranate Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
Limon SpritzUS$10.00
Lamberti Prosecco, Limoncello
SurfsideUS$6.00
Iced Tea & Lemonade, Vodka

Draft Beer

Samuel Adams SeasonalUS$6.00
PeroniUS$6.00
Blue MoonUS$6.00
Miller LiteUS$6.00
Helping HanDZUS$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 2,701 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

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

2,701 Reviews

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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 21 November 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 21 November 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 16 November 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 18 November 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 16 November 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 19 November 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 14 November 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 18 November 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 13 November 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 15 November 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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Karen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a nice visit for restaurant week. Got a good value. Will go again and eat off the normal daily menu. Nice staff. Good vibe.
Forno BistroResponded on 11 November 2024
Hello Karen, thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your Restaurant Week dining experience at Forno! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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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 2701 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

Cross Street
VanDam
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita

Pappardelle Osso Buco

Buffalo Trace

Salads

CesareUS$10.00

IcebergUS$10.00

Pizza

Caprese SicilianoUS$12.00

MargheritaUS$11.00

Small Bites

Calamaretti FrittiUS$13.00

BruschettaUS$10.00

Panato BitesUS$13.00

AranciniUS$9.00

Wood-Fired Burrata DipUS$13.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$10.00

Truffle FriesUS$8.00

PolpetteUS$11.00

Torte di GranchioUS$13.00

Wine

Cavazza Pinot GrigioUS$7.00

Silver Gate ChardonnayUS$7.00

Ca'Donini Cabernet SauvignonUS$7.00

Mellini ChiantiUS$7.00

Pellegrino Zebo MoscatoUS$7.00

Classic Red or White SangriaUS$7.00

Cocktails

CosmopolitanUS$10.00

MargaritaUS$10.00

Blood Orange MartiniUS$10.00

Apple Cider MuleUS$10.00

Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00

Forno SourUS$10.00

Limon SpritzUS$10.00

SurfsideUS$6.00

Draft Beer

Samuel Adams SeasonalUS$6.00

PeroniUS$6.00

Blue MoonUS$6.00

Miller LiteUS$6.00

Helping HanDZUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Forno Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Forno Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Forno Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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