Forno Restaurant & Wine Bar

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   BrookeG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Our favorite pic for restaurant week! The steamed muscles were delicious. The Carne pizza was so good and authentic tasting. And to top it all off, the lemoncello cheesecake was so refreshing. We will definitely come back here soon!

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   SondraR

   Baltimore

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall3food3service2ambience4

   Meatballs were cold. Took 30 minutes to get my drink.

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   DianeS

   Baltimore

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We had a delicious dinner before going to the Lyric. Crispy Brussels sprouts, buffalo mozzarella, two pastas and dessert! Prices are reasonable, homemade pasta is a standpoint, and our server was outstanding!!! Only negative was it is always a little chilly in there. Old building and concrete floors. I wouldn’t let that sway someone from eating there because the food is delicious and the service friendly and attentive, but remember to bring a sweater. Will be back in a few Saturdays with my daughter after Everyman.

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4. NS

   NickoleS

   Baltimore

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 7, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience3

   The server wasn’t attentive. We had to flag her down several times. She was nice just hard to find.

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5. LG

   LGriff

   Baltimore

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on January 6, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   What a charming oasis in West Baltimore. A great place to grab some delicious food prior to a show.

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   JHatten

   Baltimore

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 6, 2023

   overall3food3service2ambience4

   Service was pretty slow but I think they were really understaffed. My friend and I ordered the lobster spaghetti that our waiter recommended. It was completely tasteless, the spaghetti was overdone and clumped together, and the lobster was tough. I was really disappointed because the dish was pretty pricey. I normally don’t send things back but it was inedible. It took us awhile to get the attention of our waiter but once we did, we sent the spaghetti back and ordered a pizza instead. Pizza was great and the cocktails were tasty. Overall, an okay experience but a little disappointed, to be honest. Don’t know if I’ll be back.

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7. RH

   RobertH

   New England

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 30, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Very good food, enjoyed the meal.

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   KulRiggs

   Baltimore

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on December 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Forno never disappoints. Everything is consistently EXCELLENT!!!

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   Denise

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 17, 2022

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   Love the menu, the specials are always seasonal and very good. Half-priced wine is always a great value but hard to choose between that and the tasty cocktails. Pizzas have great toppings/flavors and the crust is perfect! Staff is attentive and could see the team work between front of house & kitchen. Very enjoyable experience before a show.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our go to before a show at Hippodrome. Menu is original and there’s always new items and specials to try. We have been several times now and never disappointed. Highly recommend reserving a table.

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    Finedine14

    Baltimore

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It’s always great to get a reservation there before a theatre show. They have unique dishes. Our pasta was a little extra al dente this time but the flavor was good. They have a delicious mushroom crostini.

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    LisaP

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    No heat = wore our coats the entire time Pre-theater crowd = half hour wait for drinks Inattentive service = missing spoons and requested condiments (parmesan cheese) = cold soup and mediocre entrees serving burnt pizza = no return

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    Gloria

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Every thing ordered was very good. Was looking forward to spaghetti bolognese but they were out of it, even though we were there early (5pm). Server was lovely but was so busy she couldn’t be attentive. Overall I love this place and the food. Just need a bit more help, but who doesn’t!

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    Kaabey

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    We stopped here before a show at the Hippodrome as we have done on many occasions. We’ve always had great food and drinks here so it was our show “go to” spot. However, this visit was just meh. One thing that we found odd was the we couldn’t order appetizers before ordering our food. Which is fine, but when our smoked brussel sprouts came out it was ice cold. Like, they put the order in with our drinks then left it there until we ordered food. We also ordered the duck ravioli and had to contend with bones in every bite. No one expects there to be bones in ravioli and it made it very unpleasant to eat. The drinks were great though.

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    cb200

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    The service is always top notch. This visit we were a bit disappointed in the food. The 2 guests who ordered the duck ravioli did not feel it lived up to its price, they didn't get a good duck taste. And we ordered the key lime pie for dessert and it came out in a frying pan where the crust was overcooked, almost burnt, sticking to the pan. While the concept was interesting it didn't work. The server did take it off our bill. The 2 chicken dishes, especially the caccitorie one guest ordered were tasty.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very good food, drinks, & service. Perfect for before a show.

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    Ashley

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

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    It's very clear that Forno is the the only 'nice' / sit-down restaurant super close to the Hippodrome, so it's convenient and I imagine this demand healthily sustains them. That said, it was an underwhelming experience. We only tried the hummus and two pizzas, and while they were okay, it wasn't the best pizza we've ever had and was also closer to room temperature than hot. Drinks took a very long time to come out, and the bread that comes to the table was a little stale. We did enjoy half priced bottles on a Saturday night, but the server who brought the bottle over clearly didn't know how to open the bottle of Prosecco - she stuck a corkscrew into the the cork! She also gave us red wine glasses to drink Prosecco instead of flutes. Not really an issue, but staff seems a little unexperienced. Overall it's a fine place to come if you're seeing a show at the Hippodrome, but I wouldn't seek it out by itself. Heads up, at least based on our experience, you'll want a reservation if you're visiting before a show.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friendly and fast service. Were able to eat and make our show across the street within 45 mins

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food with fresh local ingredients that changes weekly; fantastic ambiance; 10/10 will be back!

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    PatriciaD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2022

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    Food, staff and location were all excellent. Fresh pasta. Directly across the street from the theatre. Will definitely be back! Thanks

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    plunk

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    I would pass on the key lime pie next time because the crust is firmly attached to the skillet that it is served in.

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    JanetT

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

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    Our friends and my husband and I met there for dinner before going to see a show at the Hippodrome. We arrive at 530 and it was soooo cold we could barely stand it. We were told management doesn’t turn the heat on til the employees arrive at 5. Shame on Fornos for freezing out the customers. This is not the first time their cheap-skateness has occurred.. Back in the summer we went there and it was soooo hot. I suspect they operate under the same premise with their A/C. Trust me, I’d rather eat a sandwich in my car before going back. We had to go to the bar to order a drink…the waitress wasn’t interested in serving us. WE CONSTANTLY had to get her attention to get any attention.

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    Gloria

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

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    The food was excellant, menu limited but what we ordered was very good. Server could not have been more attentive and pleasant.

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    JFFEAFJFH

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent restaurant to go to before Hippodrome shows! The good is very good, well presented. Staff friendly and service good considering the size of the pre show crowd.

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    BethO

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

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    When first seated, the noise was unbearable, but our server accommodated our request for a quieter table. Kitchen was slow, but the food was worth the wait. The lamb melted in my mouth and was quite flavorful. My partner enjoyed the veal piccata immensely and the salted caramel ice cream was the perfect ending. We love Forno!!

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26. BN

    BethN

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

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    Online menu included vegetarian and multiple gluten free options. When we arrived, they had no gluten free pizza or pasta at all, and there was no vegetarian pasta options. They made us a special vegetarian pasta that was just some pasta in ricotta cheese. One order had some green beans as well, but the other was delivered without. So, they were accommodating, which we appreciated, but I would not recommend this place if you are looking for places with a variety of options for dietary restrictions.

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    SueG

    Baltimore

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always enjoy our dining experience here. Perfect location for pre-theater meal. Reservations recommended. Pizza shares well and is always good and often creative! The Key Lime Pie was overly creative and served in a cast iron skillet. While tasty it was difficult to scrape the crust from the pan. More experimenting needed but workable. Service always friendly.

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28. JR

    JohnR

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the swordfish special..It was the best swordfish we have ever had.. Nice & flaky & tener with a beautiful saude

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29. MP

    MP12

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    The pizzas had so much garlic on them we thought it was cheese at guest. The panna cotta had no sugar in it and was to be blackberry but there were none and the key lime pie was in a small cast iron skilled and you could not get the crust out of the skillet to eat.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Celebrating my granddaughter's birthday before going to the Hippodrome to see Swan Lake...

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    ktvr

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Consistently a great restaurant, menu always interesting, food is excellent.

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    Debbie

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Particularly good choice for those going to the theater!

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33. AP

    AmavyP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

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    Convenient for the Hippodrome. Prices for plate sizes were reasonable compared to other restaurants. We had the cheese plate (3 cheeses: burrata, goat cheese and cotija cheese with a ramekin of spicy mustard, some pickled veggies and 4 😂 slices of deli meat), snapper (wasn’t fully deboned, bones were big), scallop fettuccine (pasta was undercooked and chewy, scallop gummy and needed seasoning), Caesar salad (meh), some wine (good) and the Paper Boi, a mocktail for me that tasted like sour orange juice with whipped cream on top. Wouldn’t go out of our way to reserve there again, but didn’t hate our time either. Everything was just middle of the road. B-

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Service was poor. We ordered a regular pizza and it as just mostly sauce, barely any cheese, and it was served very late. Waited about 45 minutes for one pizza for my kid - it was the only thing we ordered. Never going back.

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35. S

    Suzique

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3

    Incredibly convenient for pre-theater dining, however, it is typically very busy, and often, seating is tight. This was our third visit to Forno, and the staff was exceptional in handling the set-up of our reservation. The wait staff was fine -- cordial and fairly attentive, but seemingly in the weeds. Limited menu; decent wine list. Food for our group was hit or miss -- pasta itself lacked flavor, but accompanying sauces, shrimp, etc. were very flavorful. Pizza was lukewarm as if it had sat for a while before delivery to the table. Brussel sprouts were tasty and charcuterie was good. My friend was very disappointed with her fish dish, but I don't have details as to why. Food, for the most part, is reasonably priced. Ice cream is wonderful. All-in-all, a delightful evening with friends and family. The convenience and positive features of the experience outweighs the negatives. We'll be back.

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36. AP

    AngelaP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

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    Food was not good. The only thing that our table enjoyed was the pizza - everything else tasted premafe and microwave. Veal was tough, noodles on squid in pasta were hard as rocks

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37. MH

    MikeHikeEat

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

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    They are located right across the street from the theater, so it was very convenient for getting to our stage show on time.

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    charlenej

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Staff is welcoming. Food is very mediocre

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Food was good but service was terrible. We had to wait 30 minutes for the server to even greet us and take our drink order

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    RobH

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    Waitstaff were completely overwhelmed. I felt bad for them honestly...we could see our waiter hauling dishes around in the kitchen while he was also trying to serve us and others. We ordered ice cream for dessert and canceled the order after waiting for 20mins. I get that staffing is a challenge in restaurants these days, but it really does impact the level of service you come to expect for a place like Forno, especially when you are paying high dollar.

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