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Forno Bistro, Saratoga Springs, NY

Forno Bistro

4.8 (2763)
$30 and under
Italian
541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,763 people are saying

Forno Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Italian

  • Capital District

    Best Overall

  • Capital District

    Best Food

  • Capital District

    Best Service

  • Capital District

    Best Value

  • Capital District

    Great for fine wines

  • Capital District

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Capital District

    Italian

  • Capital District

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forno Bistro in Saratoga Springs offers "fantastic food" with standout dishes like arancini appetizers and delicious pizzas. Guests rave about the "amazing service," especially from attentive servers like Asha and David. The lively atmosphere is perfect for "date night" or group celebrations, though it can get "noisy." Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

2,763 Reviews
  1. Rich

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic food, the arancini appetizer is the best I’ve ever had, a great dining experience in Saratoga
    Forno BistroResponded 1 day ago
    We are happy to hear you enjoyed the arancini and had a great dining experience with us! Your feedback means a lot, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more fantastic food.

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  2. Doreen

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always very good food. I prefer eating on the porch because it’s much quieter outside.
    Forno BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the 5-star rating. We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Kim VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent! Service was fantastic- meals and cocktails were perfect for a large group of 10. We never felt rushed.
    Forno BistroResponded 6 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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  4. Lia

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Super super yummy and was accommodating to dietary restrictions and substitutions! Only issue was we barely saw our server, but it was a busy night so no harm no foul. I enjoyed this meal and will be coming back again, however I hope that tonight’s service was a one time only experience!
    Forno BistroResponded 6 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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  5. Jennifer

    New York State3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great experience!! The food and cocktails were made well, our waiter was attentive and friendly, the outdoor seating was lovely, and the service was fast.
    Forno BistroResponded on May 20, 2025
    Jennifer, 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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  6. Deborah A

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious. Our server was lovely. We sat on the side porch which was lovely at a warm evening. I will happily return again!!
    Forno BistroResponded on May 20, 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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  7. Josephine VIP

    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have to compliment you on your young employees, they are so polite and well trained. I have never gone to any of your establishments and encountered a rude employee
    Forno BistroResponded on May 13, 2025
    Josephine, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience with our team. We take pride in our staff's training and professionalism. We hope to see you again soon.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Well done to the entire team, thank you!
    Forno BistroResponded on May 12, 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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  9. Linda

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food! Amazing service and beautiful space.
    Forno BistroResponded on May 13, 2025
    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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  10. Jim

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and the food was fantastic. The tables are packed together very tightly: less than a foot between them when seated and close enough that you could eat off of your neighbor’s plate. This didn’t make for a comfortable experience and staff was constantly bumping into guests, as much as they were trying not to. Probably violates codes too.

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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 2763 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Upstate New York
  4. Capital District
  5. Saratoga Springs

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Forno Bistro

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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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