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Al Forno Putney, London,

Al Forno Putney

4.4
4.4
486 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Traditional and authentic, yet with a contemporary dimension too.Al Forno is passionate about serving the very best food and wine to its customers. Our family restaurant offers only the best traditional Italian and Sicilian dishes prides itself on its excellent customer service. We caters all special events: Birthday party,Kids Party, Wedding, Leaving party, Hen night, Private party, Christening, Christmas party, New year and Valentine events. Live music available in request. Come and enjoy the true taste of Italy!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:45–22:30 Fri 17:45–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 8878 7522
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Putney
  • Parking details
    Front restaurant public parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus 337 and 430 Train Barnes station and Putney station Underground East Putney
  • Entertainment
    Live music and Dancing.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Forno Putney is a lively Italian gem offering "fantastic food and service" with an authentic menu and "amazing value for money." Known for its "absolutely great pizzas" from a wood-fired oven, it's perfect for family dinners or a night out. Service can be slow, but the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff make up for it.

486 Reviews
  1. Ugur

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The calamari we ordered for starter was not good. It was cold and tasteless. The pizza we ordered as Main Course was nice. Chianti wine is below average. Service is average. After the food was served the waiter did not ask how our food was.

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  2. Sarah

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve had many lovely meals here but tonight my pizza arrived several minutes after my companions and the base of it was burnt. It was very disappointing.

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  3. Megan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice Italian restaurant, the food was lovely and so were the staff - we live close-by and it's our first time visiting, definitely will come again :)

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  4. Sylvia

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved the meal and the people were very friendly:D 10 out of 10

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  5. Margaret

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been going to this restaurant for many years and always loved the food and service. Last night was disappointing. The service was slow, the pizzas were very good but the veal dishes were not good.

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  6. Ana

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at Al Forno (Putney). Amazing food, good prices and the staff very helpful and welcoming. We can’t wait to go again. Highly recommend

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  7. Marcin

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Best pizza in town. Grazie mille!!!

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  8. David

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    still the best Italian this side of Tuscany (well, at least this side of the West End). Where a bottle of Chianti will only set you back £23 and small pizzas (which are BIG) are south of a tenner, this little gem on the Upper Richmond Road is still a delightful value for money venue for a casual family dinner, like it has been for 30 years. It's lively, busy and offers a huge range of authentic Italian cuisine. The veal with sauteed potatoes is a winner, as is the pollo milanese, with a generous tomato bruschetta and garlic bread on the side, finished with their world-famous banoffee pie which is worth the admission fee alone. A shot of limoncello on the house closes another stellar visit. The only thing I would like to see is their calamari fritti crisped-up more: each time I have it, it's just a bit sad and limp, could do with a different batter recipe as it's current soft-on-soft.

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  9. Ivan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great, value for money definitely. It did take a while for the food to come out though. Our observation was that Pizzas are the fastest. It is pretty much like a pizza factory with plenty of delivery drivers coming in to pick up orders

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  10. Robert

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as always, well worth a visit.

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FAQs

Al Forno Putney does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.

Al Forno Putney is rated 4.4 stars by 486 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
19:00
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for Al Forno Putney

349 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Putney
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:45–22:30 Fri 17:45–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Front restaurant public parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus 337 and 430 Train Barnes station and Putney station Underground East Putney
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music and Dancing.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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