Forno Bistro

4.7

2724 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Charming

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–Sat 16:30–18:00 Sun 16:00–20:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:30–20:00
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
BurrataUS$13.00
Truffle whipped burrata, wild mushrooms duxelles, 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
Winter SangriaUS$8.00

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
HorchataUS$10.00
House-made Horchata, Tequila
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
OrangeSpritzUS$10.00
Prosecco, Locally Made Orangecello, Club Soda, Orange Slice
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 2,724 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Capital District
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forno Bistro in Saratoga Springs is celebrated for its "amazing service" and "delicious food," offering consistent quality across a diverse menu. Guests praise the "outstanding Italian dishes," including standout lasagna and pasta with pork osso buco. While the atmosphere can be lively, the "lovely patio" provides a quieter dining option.

2,724 Reviews

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joseph
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
alsolutely lovely food, pretty atmosphere and delightful servers and hosts - this is one I will keep coming back to when in Saratoga!
Forno BistroResponded today
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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Katrina
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal! Excellent service!! All around, it was a great experience. Highly recommend!!
Forno BistroResponded today
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate our guest feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service from our team. We hope to see you again soon!
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John
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was as tasty as always. Thank you for your attention to detail
Forno BistroResponded today
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate our guest feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service from our team. We hope to see you again soon!
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Eileen
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have an enjoyable experience at Forno, as the service, food, and ambiance are consistently outstanding. Michael is an excellent and attentive server, with a delightful sense of humor. Forno Bistro never disappoints.
Forno BistroResponded today
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate our guest feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service from our team. We hope to see you again soon!
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Jill
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We usually sit at the bar, at Forno Bistro, and always enjoy that. However, this time we decided that we wanted to make reservations and sit in the dining room. Our server, Asha (I believe that is her name) was excellent, very personable and attentive. The food was outstanding, with a good variety of options. And the wine list offers a nice variety. We had an excellent Chianti Classico to go with dinner. Highly recommend.
Forno BistroResponded today
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate our guest feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service from our team. We hope to see you again soon!
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Thomas
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been coming here for years and the service and food are aways great.
Forno BistroResponded 6 days ago
Thomas, it's great to hear that you’ve enjoyed our service and food over the years. Your loyalty means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more great experiences!
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John
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Enjoyed the meal, service was excellent, don’t really like being crammed on top of each other.
Forno BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thanks for your feedback, John! It's great to hear you enjoyed the meal and service. We understand the seating can feel tight during busy times and are exploring ways to enhance the dining experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another visit!
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John
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, relaxed atmosphere Not rushed to finish and move on.
Forno BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate our guest feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service from our team. We hope to see you again soon!
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Jessica
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The atmosphere was loud but expected. Our entrées came rather quickly, and the presentation was nice, but the food itself tasted and appeared to almost have come out of a package and then heat it up. It was slightly disappointing.
Forno BistroResponded on 12 January 2025
Dear Jessica, thank you for your feedback. I am very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the quality of our food. Our Culinary team strives to always provide a superior quality and I am sorry that we missed the mark. We take our guests feedback very serious and will utilize your feedback to make any improvements needed. We hope you will consider dining with us in the future.
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Peter
VIP
New York City
50 reviews
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server David to great care of us! They have the best fried calamari in Saratoga.
Forno BistroResponded on 5 January 2025
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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FAQs

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

Forno Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 2724 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 22 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–Sat 16:30–18:00 Sun 16:00–20:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:30–20:00
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

BurrataUS$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

Winter SangriaUS$8.00

Cocktails

CosmopolitanUS$10.00

MargaritaUS$10.00

Blood Orange MartiniUS$10.00

HorchataUS$10.00

Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00

Forno SourUS$10.00

OrangeSpritzUS$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

Additional information