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Forno Bistro, Saratoga Springs, NY

Forno Bistro

4.7
4.7
2726 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 581-2401
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 2,726 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

2,726 Reviews
  1. deborahS

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciously impressed! We were greeted by a smiling and welcoming hostess and shown to our table right away where were soon given water and quite delicious bread. Our waiter was prompt, efficient and very pleasant. I enjoyed the ravioli, which was delicious and creamy, husband really enjoyed his lasagna. Cocktails and wine were also delicious and brought promptly to our table. The Creme Brule was outstanding! It was quite clear that much care is going into the dining service ensuring diners have a great meal and experience. We are looking forward to returning.

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  2. Rich

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely meal there. Our waiter , Rutherford, is the best! We have been dining at Forno for years. There’s good reason for that. Enjoy!
    Forno BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Rich, we’re thrilled to hear you had a lovely meal and that Rutherford provided excellent service! We appreciate your loyalty over the years and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  3. joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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 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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  4. John

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was as tasty as always. Thank you for your attention to service as well!
    Forno BistroResponded 5 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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  5. Katrina

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    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 5 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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  6. Eileen

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    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 5 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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  7. Jill

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    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 5 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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  8. Thomas

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 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 on January 14, 2025
    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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  9. John

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 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 on January 13, 2025
    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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  10. John

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 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 on January 17, 2025
    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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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 2726 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Forno Bistro

541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

  • Cross street
    VanDam
  • Neighborhood
    Saratoga Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 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
  • 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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