Forno Bistro

4.6

2705 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Forno Bistro

4.6

$30 and under

Italian

Saratoga Springs

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 2,705 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

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 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.

2,705 Reviews

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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.
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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 7 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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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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Cathy
New York City
12 reviews
4.0
12 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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carol
New York City
3 reviews
vip
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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Paul
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
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.
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 has consistently created a very nice dining experience for you. We look forward to sharing this with our team.
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Cynthia
New York City
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
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 on 25 November 2024
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 on 26 November 2024
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 on 25 November 2024
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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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 2705 OpenTable diners.

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

Forno Bistro

4.6

$30 and under

Italian

Saratoga Springs

Make a booking

2 people

17 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 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

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?

Forno Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information