Forno Bistro

Name: Forno Bistro
Address: 541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States, 12866
Telephone: (518) 581-2401
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2710 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighbourhood gem

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 Thu–Sun 16:30–18:00 Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(518) 581-2401
Website
https://www.fornobistro.com/
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.

Location
541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Calamaretti FrittiUS$13.00
Fried Calamari, Crushed Tomato Sauce, Lemon
BruschettaUS$10.00
Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil, Arugula Pesto, Parmigiano, Balsamic Drizzle
Panato BitesUS$13.00
(4) Breaded Chicken Breast, Mozzarella & Fontina, Prosciutto, Garlic Aioli, Lemon
AranciniUS$9.00
(4) House-made fried tomato rice balls, crushed tomato sauce
Wood-Fired Burrata DipUS$13.00
Whipped Burrata, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Garlic, Fontina & Gruyère Cheese, Focaccia
Rigatoni BologneseUS$10.00
Rigatoni, Beef, Pork and Tomato Ragu, Grana Padano, Touch of Cream
Truffle FriesUS$8.00
Shoestring French Fries, White Truffle Oil, Grana Padano, Garlic Aioli
PolpetteUS$11.00
(3) Hand-Rolled Meatballs of Veal, Pork, and Beef, Wood-Fired with Mozzarella and Parmigiano
Torte di GranchioUS$13.00
(2) Wood-Fired Crab Cakes, Cherry Pepper Remoulade, Honey-Balsamic Tomatoes

Wine

Cavazza Pinot GrigioUS$7.00
Silver Gate ChardonnayUS$7.00
Ca'Donini Cabernet SauvignonUS$7.00
Mellini ChiantiUS$7.00
Pellegrino Zebo MoscatoUS$7.00
Classic Red or White SangriaUS$7.00

Cocktails

CosmopolitanUS$10.00
Vodka, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Splash of Cranberry
MargaritaUS$10.00
Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice, Splash of Orange Juice
Blood Orange MartiniUS$10.00
Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Pomegranate liqueur, Orange Liqueur, Blood Orange Purée
Apple Cider MuleUS$10.00
Vodka, Local Apple Cider, Ginger Beer, Cinnamon Stick
Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00
Vodka, Limoncello, Fresh Lemon Juice
Raspberry Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00
Raspberry Vodka, Crème De Cassis, Limoncello, Fresh Lemon Juice
Forno SourUS$10.00
Bourbon, Pomegranate Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
Limon SpritzUS$10.00
Lamberti Prosecco, Limoncello
SurfsideUS$6.00
Iced Tea & Lemonade, Vodka

Draft Beer

Samuel Adams SeasonalUS$6.00
PeroniUS$6.00
Blue MoonUS$6.00
Miller LiteUS$6.00
Helping HanDZUS$6.00
Beer with a purpose. Brewed in collaboration with Wolf Hollow Brewing Company. Each beer sold benefits a local nonprofit. Ask your server about the current brew.

What 2,710 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Capital District
Great for outdoor dining
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 service." The vibrant atmosphere is perfect for enjoying delicious Italian cuisine, especially on the lovely outdoor patio. While the noise levels inside can be high, the attentive staff and delectable dishes make it a popular choice. Make sure to try the "best lemon raspberry drop martini" and enjoy the generous portions. Reservations are recommended for this Saratoga Springs favorite.

2,710 Reviews

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Silvia
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is centrally located on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The food was excellent. My daughter had the pasta with sausage and eggplant. I had a Caesar Salad with shrimp along with a fried eggplant and ricotta cheese appetizer. They have several mocktail options- I had the Winter Punch. My son had the calzone, and my husband ate the Pork Osso Buco pasta. All dishes were good and ambience is lovely! We plan to go back when we’re in Saratoga Springs!
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Mike
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a party of 3 with a reservation and we were seated immediately. We each had a great dinner served by an excellent waitress. It was a busy night and pretty loud in the restaurant but we never felt rushed.
Forno BistroResponded 1 day 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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Rich
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal, great atmosphere and vibe. Service by Rutherford was spot on.
Forno BistroResponded 1 day ago
Hi Rich, thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team and Rutherford made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Marie
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was not sure what to expect after reading a number of reviews, thank goodness I didn’t let the negative ones put me off . Forno Bistro is my new favorite restaurant in Saratoga Springs , everything was excellent and the best Lasagna I have had in years . Service was great . Noise level was loud more due to a few large tables of diners enjoying their Christmas get togethers. Booking online was easy and convenient , and thankfully we pre booked as we would not of got a table it was a full house !!
Forno BistroResponded 1 day ago
Hi Marie, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Christopher
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Grey Goose Dirty martini was awful, the olives were spoiled. After that the food was very good. crab cakes had a great tomato based topping and the tarter sauce had just the right amount of red pepper flakes. The truffle pizza was Amazing.
Forno BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, Christopher! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the crab cakes and truffle pizza. We apologize for the issue with the martini and will ensure our team addresses this. Your input helps us improve, and we appreciate your support!
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Lisa
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Waiter was awesome. Food was ok. The burrata is an odd way to prep. Our bread was burnt. The seafood dish was good but the seafood was a little gritty. The welcome and the waiter was great. Small tweaks needed in kitchen.
Forno BistroResponded today
Dear Lisa, I am so sorry you were not happy with the quality of your food. I can assure you what you experienced is not the norm. Forno Bistro has built their reputation by providing fresh, flavorful food. Our guests' feedback is very important to us as it provides us with a tool to continue to coach and train our crewmembers. I want to sincerely apologize for your experience and invite you to come back to Forno Bistro in hopes that you will receive the quality we are known for.
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Brenda
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambience, fantastic service. Generous portions and delicious food.
Forno BistroResponded on 10 December 2024
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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Linda
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at this place. The food was amazing and the service was exceptional!
Forno BistroResponded on 3 December 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your first dining experience at Forno. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.
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Cathy
New York City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly, delicious food and hearty enough servings! Wait staff and bartenders couldn’t have been more friendly and attentive.
Forno BistroResponded on 3 December 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate your feedback. We are so glad to hear our team created a very nice dining experience for you. We look forward to sharing this with our team.
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carol
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our 27th anniversary last night and the staff at Forno really went above and beyond to make it special. They used a gluten free pizza crust to make bread for also. Everything was delicious and the ambiance, vibe and service was fantastic. We have another awesome restaurant to enjoy😁
Forno BistroResponded on 3 December 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your anniversary 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 4.6 stars by 2710 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

Cross Street
VanDam
Area
Saratoga Springs
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Thu–Sun 16:30–18:00 Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fornobistro.com/
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.

Forno Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita

Pappardelle Osso Buco

Buffalo Trace

Salads

CesareUS$10.00

IcebergUS$10.00

Pizza

Caprese SicilianoUS$12.00

MargheritaUS$11.00

Small Bites

Calamaretti FrittiUS$13.00

BruschettaUS$10.00

Panato BitesUS$13.00

AranciniUS$9.00

Wood-Fired Burrata DipUS$13.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$10.00

Truffle FriesUS$8.00

PolpetteUS$11.00

Torte di GranchioUS$13.00

Wine

Cavazza Pinot GrigioUS$7.00

Silver Gate ChardonnayUS$7.00

Ca'Donini Cabernet SauvignonUS$7.00

Mellini ChiantiUS$7.00

Pellegrino Zebo MoscatoUS$7.00

Classic Red or White SangriaUS$7.00

Cocktails

CosmopolitanUS$10.00

MargaritaUS$10.00

Blood Orange MartiniUS$10.00

Apple Cider MuleUS$10.00

Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00

Forno SourUS$10.00

Limon SpritzUS$10.00

SurfsideUS$6.00

Draft Beer

Samuel Adams SeasonalUS$6.00

PeroniUS$6.00

Blue MoonUS$6.00

Miller LiteUS$6.00

Helping HanDZUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Forno Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Forno Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Forno Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information