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Forno Bistro, Saratoga Springs, NY

Forno Bistro

4.8
4.8
2744 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
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 2,744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Italian

  • Capital District

    Best Value

  • Capital District

    Great for fine wines

  • Capital District

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Capital District

    Good for special occasions

  • Capital District

    Lively

  • 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 "great service." Guests rave about the attentive staff and the flavorful dishes, including "outstanding pizza" and creative pasta specials. While the ambiance is lively, it can be noisy, but the charming atmosphere and "delicious" offerings ensure a memorable visit.

2,744 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, drinks and dessert at the bar. Very professional and friendly.
    Forno BistroResponded 2 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was quite slow, granted busy Thursday night, but waited over 45 minutes to get our appetizers. Drink took quite a while to arrive as well. Tables felt like you were on top of each other in an already small space. Food itself was fantastic though!

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  3. Tim

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service at Forno are exemplary. The quality of the ingredients is top notch and the portions are generous. The ambiance is perfect for a casual get together, an intimate date or a group celebration. Wine list and cocktail menu have something for everyone including mock-tails. The prices are very fair. Our overall experience was terrific, we were cheerfully greeted by Sofie and Diane upon our arrival and promptly seated. Our server Micheal was extremely knowledgeable about the food and beverage as well as other general information as it pertained to our conversations. The timing of service was perfect and the food and beverages choices were enjoyed by all. Will definitely be back and absolutely recommend. -Tim
    Forno BistroResponded 7 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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  4. Yanella VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the appetizers during our Restaurant Week meal, but unfortunately, the main courses and desserts didn't meet our expectations. The marinara pasta lacked flavor, and the desserts were not to our taste. While the pizza was good, the overall experience, especially considering the $276 bill with drinks, didn't feel like good value.

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  5. Rich VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to support Saratoga Restaurant Week and chose Forno for our Sunday dinner. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Cannot go wrong at this fine establishment!
    Forno BistroResponded 7 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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  6. Kristin VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the most fabulous food and service! The casa salad is my favorite-simple, fresh and healthy. The pizzas are the best!
    Forno BistroResponded 7 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect from the staff to te atmosphere to the food, been here many times and it never disappoints!
    Forno BistroResponded 7 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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  8. Marie

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were great! It was loud and the tables very close together. It was restaurant week but our waiter did not show us the special menu until we asked for it which was unfortunate. But all worked out and the food and service were great.
    Forno BistroResponded on February 28, 2025
    Marie, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your thoughts on the noise and spacing, and we’ll work on improving communication about our specials. We hope to see you again soon.

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  9. John

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very good experience! Will be back again.
    Forno BistroResponded on February 28, 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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  10. Nancy VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forno Bistro ALWAYS has delicious food! We’ve eaten there many times and have never had a complaint.
    Forno BistroResponded on February 28, 2025
    Nancy, 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 4.8 stars by 2744 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 20 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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