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Forno Bistro, Saratoga Springs, NY

Forno Bistro

4.6
4.6
2710 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 Thu–Sun 16:30–18:00 Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (518) 581-2401
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,710 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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 delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." The vibrant atmosphere is perfect for enjoying delicious Italian cuisine, especially on the lovely outdoor patio. While the noise levels inside can be high, the attentive staff and delectable dishes make it a popular choice. Make sure to try the "best lemon raspberry drop martini" and enjoy the generous portions. Reservations are recommended for this Saratoga Springs favorite.

2,710 Reviews
  1. Silvia

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is centrally located on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The food was excellent. My daughter had the pasta with sausage and eggplant. I had a Caesar Salad with shrimp along with a fried eggplant and ricotta cheese appetizer. They have several mocktail options- I had the Winter Punch. My son had the calzone, and my husband ate the Pork Osso Buco pasta. All dishes were good and ambience is lovely! We plan to go back when we’re in Saratoga Springs!

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  2. Mike

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 3 with a reservation and we were seated immediately. We each had a great dinner served by an excellent waitress. It was a busy night and pretty loud in the restaurant but we never felt rushed.
    Forno BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future. 

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  3. Rich

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, great atmosphere and vibe. Service by Rutherford was spot on.
    Forno BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Rich, thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team and Rutherford made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Marie

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was not sure what to expect after reading a number of reviews, thank goodness I didn’t let the negative ones put me off . Forno Bistro is my new favorite restaurant in Saratoga Springs , everything was excellent and the best Lasagna I have had in years . Service was great . Noise level was loud more due to a few large tables of diners enjoying their Christmas get togethers. Booking online was easy and convenient , and thankfully we pre booked as we would not of got a table it was a full house !!
    Forno BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Marie, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Christopher

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Grey Goose Dirty martini was awful, the olives were spoiled. After that the food was very good. crab cakes had a great tomato based topping and the tarter sauce had just the right amount of red pepper flakes. The truffle pizza was Amazing.
    Forno BistroResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Christopher! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the crab cakes and truffle pizza. We apologize for the issue with the martini and will ensure our team addresses this. Your input helps us improve, and we appreciate your support!

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  6. Lisa

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter was awesome. Food was ok. The burrata is an odd way to prep. Our bread was burnt. The seafood dish was good but the seafood was a little gritty. The welcome and the waiter was great. Small tweaks needed in kitchen.
    Forno BistroResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Lisa, I am so sorry you were not happy with the quality of your food. I can assure you what you experienced is not the norm. Forno Bistro has built their reputation by providing fresh, flavorful food. Our guests' feedback is very important to us as it provides us with a tool to continue to coach and train our crewmembers. I want to sincerely apologize for your experience and invite you to come back to Forno Bistro in hopes that you will receive the quality we are known for.

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  7. Brenda

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience, fantastic service. Generous portions and delicious food.
    Forno BistroResponded on 10 December 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.

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  8. Linda

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this place. The food was amazing and the service was exceptional!
    Forno BistroResponded on 3 December 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your first dining experience at Forno. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.

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  9. Cathy

    New York City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    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.
    Forno BistroResponded on 3 December 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate your feedback. We are so glad to hear our team created a very nice dining experience for you. We look forward to sharing this with our team.

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  10. carol

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    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😁
    Forno BistroResponded on 3 December 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your anniversary dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us 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 2710 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Forno Bistro

541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    VanDam
  • Area
    Saratoga Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Thu–Sun 16:30–18:00 Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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
  • 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.
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