Forno Bistro

Name: Forno Bistro
Address: 541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States, 12866
Telephone: (518) 581-2401
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2732 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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 16:30–18:00 Sun 16:00–20:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:30–20:00
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
BurrataUS$13.00
Truffle whipped burrata, wild mushrooms duxelles, 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
Winter SangriaUS$8.00

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
HorchataUS$10.00
House-made Horchata, Tequila
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
OrangeSpritzUS$10.00
Prosecco, Locally Made Orangecello, Club Soda, Orange Slice
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 2,732 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Capital District
Great for fine wines
Capital District
Italian
Capital District
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forno Bistro in Saratoga Springs is celebrated for its "delicious and creamy" ravioli and standout lasagna, described as the "best I've ever had." Guests enjoy the "fantastic" cocktails and wine, alongside a "pleasant" atmosphere. The attentive service, especially from servers like Michael and Rutherford, enhances a consistently "wonderful" dining experience.

2,732 Reviews

K
Kevin
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, speed, and quality food! A nice place for a casual meal or date night.
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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John
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
We had a very nice bartender while first at the bar for their Happy Hour. Then to our table for a delicious meal with a great waiter and also had specialty drinks that were fabulous. Overall great experience. Bern here a few times before.
Forno BistroResponded 1 day 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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D
Deena
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and amazing atmosphere and service. Noisy though. Food is pricey but VERY good!
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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Olivia
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous service, beautiful restaurant, great food! Would highly recommend for a nice dinner. Beautiful bar as well.
Forno BistroResponded on 4 February 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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D
Dawn
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent! Service was great. Thank you.
Forno BistroResponded on 4 February 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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Jennifer
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was incredible and the food was delicious! I was very pleasantly surprised! I also throughly enjoyed the ambiance. We will be coming back soon!
Forno BistroResponded on 30 January 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.
1 person found this helpful
C
Cassie
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here to celebrate my parents 40th anniversary and everything was wonderful. Food, service, and ambiance.
Forno BistroResponded on 28 January 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!
1 person found this helpful
S
deborahS
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
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.
Forno BistroResponded on 25 January 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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R
Rich
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
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 on 24 January 2025
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!
1 person found this helpful
j
joseph
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2025
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 on 20 January 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.
1 person found this helpful

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 2732 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

Cross Street
VanDam
Area
Saratoga Springs
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:30–18:00 Sun 16:00–20:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:30–20:00
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

BurrataUS$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

Winter SangriaUS$8.00

Cocktails

CosmopolitanUS$10.00

MargaritaUS$10.00

Blood Orange MartiniUS$10.00

HorchataUS$10.00

Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop MartiniUS$10.00

Forno SourUS$10.00

OrangeSpritzUS$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