Forno Bistro

4.8

2735 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 31 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 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
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
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

Popular dishes

Calamaretti Fritti$13.00
Fried Calamari, Crushed Tomato Sauce, Lemon
Bruschetta$10.00
Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil, Arugula Pesto, Parmigiano, Balsamic Drizzle
Panato Bites$13.00
(4) Breaded Chicken Breast, Mozzarella & Fontina, Prosciutto, Garlic Aioli, Lemon
Arancini$9.00
(4) House-made fried tomato rice balls, crushed tomato sauce
Burrata$13.00
Truffle whipped burrata, wild mushrooms duxelles, focaccia
Rigatoni Bolognese$10.00
Rigatoni, Beef, Pork and Tomato Ragu, Grana Padano, Touch of Cream
Truffle Fries$8.00
Shoestring French Fries, White Truffle Oil, Grana Padano, Garlic Aioli
Polpette$11.00
(3) Hand-Rolled Meatballs of Veal, Pork, and Beef, Wood-Fired with Mozzarella and Parmigiano
Torte di Granchio$13.00
(2) Wood-Fired Crab Cakes, Cherry Pepper Remoulade, Honey-Balsamic Tomatoes

Wine

Cavazza Pinot Grigio$7.00
Silver Gate Chardonnay$7.00
Ca'Donini Cabernet Sauvignon$7.00
Mellini Chianti$7.00
Pellegrino Zebo Moscato$7.00
Winter Sangria$8.00

Cocktails

Cosmopolitan$10.00
Vodka, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Splash of Cranberry
Margarita$10.00
Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice, Splash of Orange Juice
Blood Orange Martini$10.00
Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Pomegranate liqueur, Orange Liqueur, Blood Orange Purée
Horchata$10.00
House-made Horchata, Tequila
Lemon Drop Martini$10.00
Vodka, Limoncello, Fresh Lemon Juice
Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini$10.00
Raspberry Vodka, Crème De Cassis, Limoncello, Fresh Lemon Juice
Forno Sour$10.00
Bourbon, Pomegranate Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
OrangeSpritz$10.00
Prosecco, Locally Made Orangecello, Club Soda, Orange Slice
Surfside$6.00
Iced Tea & Lemonade, Vodka

Draft Beer

Samuel Adams Seasonal$6.00
Peroni$6.00
Blue Moon$6.00
Miller Lite$6.00
Helping HanDZ$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 2,735 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

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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service," complemented by a "beautiful ambience." Guests praise the "amazing atmosphere," attentive staff, and diverse menu options. Ideal for special occasions, it provides a "wonderful dining experience" despite being "a bit noisy" at times.

2,736 Reviews

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Nancy
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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.
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Zachary
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, great waiter (David), and great manager.
Forno BistroResponded on February 18, 2025
Zachary, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the fabulous food and had a great experience with David and our management team! We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.
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Peter
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was amazing from the time we stepped in, to when they gave us our checked in coats. Our waiter was very attentive and genuinely friendly. The appetizer almost filled us up, but we had room for the perfectly cooked steak and delicious sea bass. Then we had to have some tiramisu and gelato with a cappuccino since we the ambiance yelled Italian steakhouse. We reserve this place for our special night out. Not really priced for the family.
Forno BistroResponded on February 18, 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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Kevin
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
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 on February 15, 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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John
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
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 on February 15, 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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Deena
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 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 on February 9, 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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Olivia
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 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 February 4, 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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Dawn
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent! Service was great. Thank you.
Forno BistroResponded on February 4, 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 January 28, 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 January 30, 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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Pablo
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. It’s a bit loud but not too bad. I’d definitely go back. The menu is amazing.
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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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 2735 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita

Pappardelle Osso Buco

Buffalo Trace

Salads

Cesare$10.00

Iceberg$10.00

Pizza

Caprese Siciliano$12.00

Margherita$11.00

Small Bites

Calamaretti Fritti$13.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Panato Bites$13.00

Arancini$9.00

Burrata$13.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$10.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

Polpette$11.00

Torte di Granchio$13.00

Wine

Cavazza Pinot Grigio$7.00

Silver Gate Chardonnay$7.00

Ca'Donini Cabernet Sauvignon$7.00

Mellini Chianti$7.00

Pellegrino Zebo Moscato$7.00

Winter Sangria$8.00

Cocktails

Cosmopolitan$10.00

Margarita$10.00

Blood Orange Martini$10.00

Horchata$10.00

Lemon Drop Martini$10.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini$10.00

Forno Sour$10.00

OrangeSpritz$10.00

Surfside$6.00

Draft Beer

Samuel Adams Seasonal$6.00

Peroni$6.00

Blue Moon$6.00

Miller Lite$6.00

Helping HanDZ$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Forno Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Forno Bistro restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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