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Forte, Tuscaloosa, AL

Forte

4.5
4.5
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Situated in the bustling downtown area of Tuscaloosa, Forte effortlessly combines the allure of traditional old-world European cuisine with the refinement of a contemporary ambiance. Enter a realm where enduring tastes converge with modern sophistication, crafting an exceptional and memorable dining journey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (205) 860-7998
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Clayton Pepple
  • Private party facilities
    Please call or email our sales department for information on how you can reserve Forte for your next event! CDaniel@thealamite.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Tuscaloosa
  • Cross Street
    City of Tuscaloosa Parking Garage
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tuscaloosa Transit Authority
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forte offers a "great experience overall" with "fantastic" ambiance and "amazing" food. The service stands out, with servers praised as "kind and attentive." Menu highlights include Arancini and steak frites. Despite occasional kitchen mishaps, the restaurant's atmosphere, attentive staff, and flavorful dishes make it a "Tuscaloosa treasure."

63 Reviews
  1. David

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall! I had heard mixed reviews about Forte, but we had a fantastic experience. Our server was Faith, and she was so kind and attentive. We ordered the meatballs and Arancini for starters. The Arancini was FANTASTIC and the meatballs were very good, but maybe a little undercooked. For entrees, we had the steak frites and the bolognese. They both were FANTASTIC. Dessert and drinks were great as well! Restaurant has great ambiance and is lovely. Hope to return soon!
    ForteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience in Forte! Can't wait to have you back!

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  2. Elizabeth

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The vanilla lattes are amazing! I had the French toast and it was delicious. We also ordered the steak frites and the steak was burnt on the outside with a cool to cold center. Based on the service around us, I would say they were having kitchen issues.
    ForteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words and genuine feedback! We will certainly relay this feedback with all members of our team so we can fortify a better experience for all of our guests!

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  3. Teighan

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome. The service was even better would definitely go again even for the 150 dollar price tag. Totally worth it for me and my girlfriends anniversary
    ForteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us at Forte! Can't wait to have you back!

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  4. Tiphani

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very romantic spot , went here for Valentines food was great.
    ForteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Tiphani! We cant wait to have you back in!

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  5. Joni

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was excellent. There was a mishaps with our order but they resolved it in no time and the manager and waitress apologized for it. Will definitely be back!
    ForteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your experience in Forte! We cannot wait to host you again!

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  6. John

    Dallas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    steak was raw sent it back twice and they were out of dessert

    1 person found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Anderson was so attentive and lovely. The manager stopped by our table and It is clear that she cares very much for her staff and the restaurant as a whole. Some of the food was a bit bland, but I recommend the burger and the salads. The wine selection is lovely.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Donna

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite restaurant! Our server was Adrianna and she was wonderful…..the food was served very promptly and was so delicious. We were celebrating our anniversary and the staff went over and beyond to make it very special. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the staff. Great atmosphere. Will definitely go again!

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  9. Tracey

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted immediately and shown to our table. Our waiter was pleasant and offered some good suggestions. We ordered drinks and an appetizer. The drinks were a little slow in coming but the appetizer came quickly. The food was good but the Caesar side salad was bitter. Overall, it was a nice place for dinner.

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  10. Stacie

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were welcomed and promptly sat at our table. The waiter could not have been any better. Food was delicious although spicy. Drinks for the bar were fantastic. Will dine here again.

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Forte is rated 4.5 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Forte

2321 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    City of Tuscaloosa Parking Garage
  • Neighbourhood
    Tuscaloosa
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tuscaloosa Transit Authority
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Clayton Pepple
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (205) 860-7998
  • Private party facilities
    Please call or email our sales department for information on how you can reserve Forte for your next event! CDaniel@thealamite.com
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