Il Forno

4.2

862 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 38 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

iL Forno Italian Kitchen is a Hell"s Kitchen gem. Bringing modern Italian to a whole new level. Everything that comes from our kitchen is prepared from scratch with the utmost care by Executive Chef Sarah Pouzar. So whether you stop in for a glass of wine and one of our artisan pizzas, or a full and rich Italian supper, iL Forno will take care of you.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Dessert
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(212) 247-1978
Website
http://ilfornonyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
please check websites for details www.ironbarnyc.com
Private party facilities
ilforno, Iron Bar & Secret Room capacity is 550 guests, please check websites for more photos and details, submit your request through our websites www.ironbarnyc.com www.secretroomnyc.com
Private party contact
Amir: (917) 708-8663

Location
713A 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
45th Street
Parking details
A parking lot is located less than half a block from iL Forno, on 45th between 8th and 9th Avenues.
Public transit
All 42nd street subway stops are within 5 minutes walking distance.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad$7.00
Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmigiano, Herb Croutons
Coppa Salad$13.00
Mixed Greens, Bib Lettuce, Sweet Coppa, Walnuts, Shaved Fennel, Orange, Radish, Honey Vinaigrette
Caprese Salad$14.00
Burrata Mozzarella, Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sea Salt
Roasted Beet Salad$14.00
Arugula, Pistachios, Goat Cheese, Saba Vinaigrette
Soup of the Day$8.00
Bruschetta Classico$12.00
Olive Oil, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic, Mozzarella
Asparagus$10.00
Fried Egg, Manchego cheese, Lemon
Mixed Green Salad$6.00
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Balsamic

Pasta

Pappardelle$17.00
Crispy Panchetta, Green Peas, Pecorino Emultion
Seafood Fedeua$19.00
Grilled Shrimp, Sepia, Squid Ink Capollini, Pimenton Aioli, Cilantro
Capellini Pomodoro$16.00
Fresh Tomato, Arugula, Parmesan
Orecchiette$16.00
Basil Alfredo, Black Pepper, Parmesan
Fusilli Bucati$17.00
Arugula Pesto, Grilled Asparagus, Sunnyside Farm Egg
Braized Lamb Paccheri$19.00
Lamb Ragu, Toasted Zucchini, Calabrian Chilli Vinaigrette, Parmesan

Contorno

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$5.00
Ricotta, Bacon
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Orzo$6.00
Goat cheese, Parsley
Polenta$5.00
Honey

Secondo

Wild Mushroom Risotto$17.00
Parmesan, Goat Cheese Truffle
Herb Roasted Chicken$17.00
Goat cheese Orzo, Parsley, Chicken Au Jus
14 oz NY Strip$35.00
Silky Potatoes, Pickled Oyster Mushrooms, Herb Butter
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$23.00
Cucumber & Tomato pesto, Chili Coulis & Arugula
Catch of the Day$24.00

Pizzette

Margherita$11.00
Roasted Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Sea Salt
Smoked Salmon$11.00
Grilled Fennel, Arugula, Fontina Cream
House-Cured Bacon$12.00
Aged Cheddar, Onion, Roasted Tomato Sauce
Grilled Chicken$12.00
Grilled Chicken, Oven Roasted Jalapeno, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Pesto
Black Label$12.00
Prosciutto Black Label, Basil, Mozzarella, Caramelized Cippolini Onions
Roma Tomato$12.00
Roma Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepper, Fresh Garlic, Sea Salt

Prix Fixe

$26. Add a glass of house Red or House White Wine $5

First Course

Caesar Salad or Mixed Green Salad

Second Course

Choice of:

Capellini Pomodoro
Fresh Tomato, Arugula, Parmesan. Add Meat Ball $4
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Parmesan, Goat Cheese, Truffle
Herb Roasted Chicken
Goatcheese Orzo, Parsley, Chicken Au Jus

Dessert

Our Famous Peach Tart

What 862 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Il Forno delights diners with its "exceptional" food and friendly service. Located conveniently near Broadway, it's perfect for pre-theater meals. Guests rave about its "amazing" pizzas, flavorful pasta, and inviting atmosphere. Though occasionally bustling, the warm ambiance and attentive staff ensure a memorable experience that many "highly recommend."

862 Reviews

M
Maggie
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, generous portions, nice service, price fix meal was lovely
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Cherry
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very helpful staff, we enjoyed the ambiance, and the food was delicious. We started with the bruschetta, and a Caesar salad and the main course was chicken Alfredo. We definitely will come back and recommend to everyone.
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Sandy
VIP
Phoenix
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were on our way to see Wicked and stopped here for dinner first. The food was amazing and came quickly—loved it all!
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Brittany
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grabbed dinner before going to see Moulin Rouge. It was the perfect start to a wonderful night. The place was super cute and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the prefix meal with the Caesar salad and chicken Alfredo! The cheesecake and cannolis were tough to choose from so I would advising sharing both with a friend! Both the best I have ever had.
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Danielle
New York City
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was mediocre at best. And they seemed to have messed up a number if reservations. That said, the place was packed so they must be doing something right.
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Christine
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was perfect for what we needed. The food was good, they were close to our destination and service was efficient. I don’t recommend sitting near the doorway on a cold night as the restaurant is so popular people hold the door open and I was having a blast of air on my back all night long. If I could’ve sat on the other side of the restaurant would’ve been much better, just something to keep in mind.
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Juan Carlos
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fixed price pre theater dinner that is close to Broadway. It is busy so make sure to make a reservation for prompt seating.
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Freudianslip70
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The staff tried their best. Not enough staff. Food and ambience and location is great especially for theater
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Ray
Cleveland
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I did not enjoy my experience here. The restaurant was understaffed which resulted in a wait for a table as well as slow service. The food was nothing special.
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jimmy
Louisville
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ate here prior to our show simply because it was a closer walk…turned out to be a wonderful experience! We loved our burrata, pomodoro, and orecchiette ! Both of us would easily come here again!
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Il Forno is rated 4.2 stars by 862 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 38 times today

713A 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
45th Street
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Dessert
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A parking lot is located less than half a block from iL Forno, on 45th between 8th and 9th Avenues.
Public transit
All 42nd street subway stops are within 5 minutes walking distance.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://ilfornonyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 247-1978
Catering
please check websites for details www.ironbarnyc.com
Private party facilities
ilforno, Iron Bar & Secret Room capacity is 550 guests, please check websites for more photos and details, submit your request through our websites www.ironbarnyc.com www.secretroomnyc.com
Private party contact
Amir: (917) 708-8663

Il Forno

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Margherita

Caprese Salad

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Antipasto

Caesar Salad$7.00

Coppa Salad$13.00

Caprese Salad$14.00

Roasted Beet Salad$14.00

Soup of the Day$8.00

Bruschetta Classico$12.00

Asparagus$10.00

Mixed Green Salad$6.00

Pasta

Pappardelle$17.00

Seafood Fedeua$19.00

Capellini Pomodoro$16.00

Orecchiette$16.00

Fusilli Bucati$17.00

Braized Lamb Paccheri$19.00

Contorno

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$5.00

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Orzo$6.00

Polenta$5.00

Secondo

Wild Mushroom Risotto$17.00

Herb Roasted Chicken$17.00

14 oz NY Strip$35.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$23.00

Catch of the Day$24.00

Pizzette

Margherita$11.00

Smoked Salmon$11.00

House-Cured Bacon$12.00

Grilled Chicken$12.00

Black Label$12.00

Roma Tomato$12.00

Prix Fixe

First Course

Caesar Salad or Mixed Green Salad

Second Course

Capellini Pomodoro

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Herb Roasted Chicken

Dessert

Our Famous Peach Tart

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