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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
11:00 p.m.
Booked 32 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 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Available Tuesday - Saturday between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM, Sunday 4:30 PM to Close. Available at the bar only. *Portion Sizes May Vary From Dinner Menu*

Salads

  • CesareUS$10.00

    Romaine, Blistered Tomatoes, Grana Padano Crisp, Caesar Dressing

    • IcebergUS$10.00

      Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Honey-Balsamic Tomato Confit, Onion, Pancetta, Buttermilk-Gorgonzola Dressing

      Pizza

      • Caprese SicilianoUS$12.00

        Sicilian Pesto, Parmigiano, Diced Tomato Bruschetta, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze

        • MargheritaUS$11.00

          Crushed Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil

          Small Bites

          • 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.

                                                                    Last updated: October 31, 2024

                                                                    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

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • 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 6 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!
                                                                      Forno BistroResponded 1 day 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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                                                                    2. Mike

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined 7 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 5 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 7 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 5 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 7 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 5 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 on December 18, 2024

                                                                      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 7 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 December 8, 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 4 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 December 7, 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 December 10, 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 December 1, 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 December 3, 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 November 29, 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 December 3, 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 November 27, 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 December 3, 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 reservation

                                                                    2 people
                                                                    11:00 p.m.
                                                                    Booked 32 times today

                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                    Google Map for Forno Bistro

                                                                    541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      VanDam
                                                                    • Neighbourhood
                                                                      Saratoga Springs
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Happy Hour Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner 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
                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                    • 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.
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