Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Schenectady

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.

always a great meal and attentive service. highly recommend.

Perfection! Perfectly prepared burgers. The best service.

The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was lovely. We had a cozy fire and live music at just the right conversational volume. The food was delicious, and our server's suggestions for wine were well-paired.

Beautiful, comfortable space. Excellent menu. The scallops were top notch. The side dishes were so well thought out and pleasing. Unfortunately the prawns were a like disappointing. But we’d had such an excellent experience overall I didn’t mind.