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Forte, Tuscaloosa, AL

Forte

4.5
4.5
42 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Situated in the bustling downtown area of Tuscaloosa, Forte effortlessly combines the allure of traditional old-world European cuisine with the refinement of a contemporary ambiance. Enter a realm where enduring tastes converge with modern sophistication, crafting an exceptional and memorable dining journey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:00 am–11:00 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (205) 860-7998
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Clayton Pepple
  • Private party facilities
    Please call or email our sales department for information on how you can reserve Forte for your next event! CDaniel@thealamite.com
  • Neighborhood
    Tuscaloosa
  • Cross street
    City of Tuscaloosa Parking Garage
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tuscaloosa Transit Authority
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving in Forte!

    $55.00 per person

    Nov 13, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
    Bring a thankful heart, your friends, and family, and leave the cooking to us! For this elevated Thanksgiving dining experience, our talented Chef has prepared a plated dinner menu that's fit for the season. You will have the choice between Turkey and Ham. You will have the choice of 3 sides from the following: Focaccia Dressing, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, and Cranberry Sauce. You will have the choice of one dessert: Bourbon Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Apple Pie. This delicious Thanksgiving feast experience will be priced at $55.00 per person. For parties of 8 or larger, please contact our Sales team for reservations at 205-794-8267. We cannot wait to celebrate with you!
    Thanksgiving in Forte! Photo

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Healthy

  • Alabama

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forte offers an upscale dining experience in Tuscaloosa, praised for its "fantastic service" and delicious pasta dishes. The restaurant features a warm atmosphere, perfect for families and groups. While some diners noted limited menu options and occasional dish discrepancies, the "friendly staff" and "great wine list" make it a standout choice.

42 Reviews
  1. Laurie

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Limited menu. We had the focaccia bread with olive oil and the frites for appetizers. They were just ok. For dinner we had the filet, which was delicious. The steak and frites, also delicious. The meatballs, delicious, and the spicy vodka sauce rigatoni and sausage. It was very spicy so believe it when you see it on the menu! We ordered a sundae which was a treat! These items plus one alcoholic drink was a $250 meal, so bring your wallet.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Eric

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible meal and the service was outstanding. I would highly recommend Forte for a nice dinner in Tuscaloosa.

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  3. Steven

    Atlanta Metro

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was excellent, staff were courteous and attentive. We were disappointed with the food. Pasta and “Italian food” seemed less than authentic - and lacked the personality one would expect of a fine dining resturant. We ordered Focaccia bread as an appetizer - a huge quantity of greasy tasting thickly sliced bread arrived with a dark brown sour tasting olive tapenade spread that was too sour and salty to eat. We love olive tapenade - and this was bad! Dinner for my date was steak frites and fries - this was great, the hangar steak and sauce were the best - it was tender and highly tasty! Dinner for me was the “Spicy Vodka Sauce and Italian sausage” - this was a calamarata pasta dish and had Italian sausage meatballs. The taste was good but it had too little of the spicy vodka sauce. The dish was dry and lacked any kinds of creative flavor I would have expected from the description of “spicy or sauce”. I took a few bites but could not appreciate the value of eating something so wrong! We shared the steak frites and ended with “Sticky toffee pudding” which was great! I was not a bad experience - but it could have been so much better!!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All three pasta dishes we tried were excellent! Chicken Parmesan and spicy shrimp bucatini were standout dishes.

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  5. shelley

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly service with fantastic food!!!

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  6. Leigh

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adriana was the best. Great service and great food!.

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  7. AngelaM

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the food was wonderful!! Will def visit again.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar was a bit slow, food service very good. Food came out hot and quickly, very tasty as well. Will keep this place in our rotation.

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  9. Lori

    West Palm Beach

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall we had a nice experience. Our service was good the cocktails are delicious and all our main courses were well cooked and presented. The only issue I had was my asparagus. So salty they were inedible and the other vegetables at the the table were the same.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. David

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forte is a Tuscaloosa treasure. Anything Nick Saban touches is going to be special.

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FAQs

Forte is rated 4.5 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Forte

2321 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Additional information

  • Cross street
    City of Tuscaloosa Parking Garage
  • Neighborhood
    Tuscaloosa
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:00 am–11:00 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tuscaloosa Transit Authority
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Clayton Pepple
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (205) 860-7998
  • Private party facilities
    Please call or email our sales department for information on how you can reserve Forte for your next event! CDaniel@thealamite.com
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