Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park

Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Katie

   Cincinnati9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 3, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistently delicious and always hopping. A fun ambiance for dinner with friends.
   

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on October 6, 2023

   We are happy you had a great experience with us at Forno Hyde Park! 5 stars is what we strive for - Thank you!
   

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   FredB

   Cincinnati7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 30, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   it was my wife and I's first visit. The food was tasty and the service eas good. We will go back.
   

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on October 4, 2023

   We're delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your first visit with us! Tasty food and good service are top priorities, and we're pleased that we met your expectations. We look forward to having you back for another enjoyable dining experience in the future. Thank you for choosing us!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 30, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love Forno! Great food and service, always!!! The truffled corn is a must!
   

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on October 4, 2023

   Thank you for your continued support and kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you love Forno and consistently enjoy our great food and service. The truffled corn is indeed a must-try, and we're delighted you appreciate it. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious experiences!
   

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   SteveG

   Cincinnati6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 30, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was the first time at Forno. My wife is an East Coast Jersey girl who’s always looking for local Italian eateries to try, so we decided to give it a go to celebrate our anniversary with the kids. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who quickly took us to our table, and within minutes our waitress greeted us. Wish I recalled her name, but she was very pleasant and efficient. We had water service quickly followed by drink orders and appetizers. We ordered the bread basket and Heirloom Tomato bruschetta sampler to start. For dinner entrees, we chose the Tagliatelle Bolognese and added a Veal meatball, Pork Milanese, Asparagus Gnudi “Cacio e Pepe” and the kids ordered pizzas; one classic red sauce Calabrese and the other Bianca Frairielli e Salsiccia. For dessert we had the Vanilla Creme Brûlée and Pope’s Chocolate Salame. Our appetizers were good. The bruschetta comes with Avocado spread, red onion, basil, tuscan vinaigrette. I’m not particularly fond of avocado, but it was really good served this way. My Bolognese was good, but not blown away by it… the chef did spice it up for me with extra crushed red peppers, so I enjoyed the heat. I wasn’t a fan of the meatball. My wife had the pork, which unfortunately was very dry. She enjoyed the cauliflower and sauce that came with it, but ultimately disliked the pork. She ordered Gnudi, but did not like it either. To Forno’s credit, they offered her something else to eat, but she declined. Management took the meal off our bill without us asking, which was very much appreciated. The pizzas were both very good, bonus for crumbled sausage. The star of the night for us was dessert!! The creme brûlée was amazing and my son said the pope’s chocolate was the best dessert he’s ever had in his whole life!! LOL! Our server asked if we were out celebrating any special occasion, so we did receive one dessert on the house. Overall, our experience was very good. My wife and I will probably go back again for pizza and dessert.
   

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   RickH VIP

   Cincinnati169 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 30, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Last minute table for dinner. Nice and busy as usual so we were lucky to get in. Had nice wine pairings with gnocchi and pizza. Had to get pasta to go and it melted the box to the table. Guess it was nice and hot! Also was a bit too oniony. Pizza was good and plenty large to bring half home.
   

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on October 4, 2023

   We're pleased you could join us for a last-minute dinner, and we're glad you enjoyed the nice wine pairings with our gnocchi and pizza.We appreciate your feedback about the pasta being a bit too oniony and apologize for the melted box! We will address with team! Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to see you again soon for another enjoyable meal. Your feedback is valuable to us!
   

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   wineluvah VIP

   Cincinnati49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 29, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favorite places. In fact, came here for my birthday celebration dinner with a good friend. We split everything which gave us a chance to try more dishes - I always get pretty much the same thing each time but it's always amazing. We sat at the bar which is even more fun bc you can engage with the chefs by the pizza oven if they have time.
   

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on October 4, 2023

   We're honored to be one of your favorite places, and we're thrilled you chose to celebrate your birthday dinner with us! Sharing dishes and trying a variety of flavors is a fantastic way to experience our menu, and we're delighted that you've consistently found your favorites to be amazing. Sitting at the bar and engaging with our chefs by the pizza oven can indeed add to the fun and interactive dining experience. Thank you for your continued support and for making us a part of your special celebrations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more memorable moments!
   

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   LynnS VIP

   Cincinnati7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 27, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always great food and service. The outdoor space is a pleasant area to enjoy your meal.
   

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on October 4, 2023

   Thank you for your loyal support and kind words! We're thrilled that you consistently enjoy our food and service. Our outdoor space is indeed a pleasant setting for dining, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with great experiences. Your patronage is greatly appreciated!
   

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   Maxputter

   Cincinnati17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 27, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went to their Bolognese Tuesday. The special is outstanding. Salad, bread and a bowl of bolognese. Can’t beat the value. Great atmosphere. Little noisy because of the space. Allow time to find a parking spot.
   

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on September 27, 2023

   We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Bolognese Tuesday at our restaurant! It's great to know that you found the special outstanding and appreciated the value it offers. We understand that our vibrant atmosphere can get a bit noisy, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon!
   

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   MGMP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 27, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Always great! My favorite Italian restaurant in Cincinnati.
   

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on September 27, 2023

   Thank you for your continued support and for making us your favorite Italian restaurant in Cincinnati! We're delighted to hear that you always have a great experience with us. We look forward to serving you again soon, and please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything special you'd like to try on your next visit.
   

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    HowieB

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We had the wonderful Bolo Tuesday special with the veal meatball and it was fantastic !! I don't know if I will get a chance to comment on a problem but for an appetizer, we (4 people) ordered the Heirloom tomato Bruschetta which is fine that it was cut into 4 pieces but the bread was soooo hard, I had to try and cut it with a knife, over and over and it was even difficult to cut, so I could eat it in small pieces as it was too hard to bite a section off !!
    

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on September 27, 2023

    We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Bolo Tuesday special with the veal meatball, but we're sorry to hear about the issue with the Heirloom tomato Bruschetta. Providing top-quality dishes is important to us, and we apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the bread being too hard. We appreciate your feedback, and we'll certainly address this with our team to ensure that it's served as it should be in the future. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better dining experience next time.
    

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