Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati

   6 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food3service2ambience4

   The restaurant has a rushed feel, maybe from the server’s interest to turn the table and interruptions during the meal and during conversations. Pasta is okay but with too much sauce. Odd that an Italian restaurant would only have one Pinot Grigio by the glass.

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded 2 days agoHi there. We are sorry to hear we missed the mark with your experience. While we are a lively restaurant, comfort is at the top of the list for our guests as we do not want you to feel rushed. With our wines, we have quite a selection of Italian wines and try to offer one of each varietal by the glass. This can be difficult to offer one of each, with the many different varietals. Our service staff is happy to help direct you to a similar wine we may have by the glass next time you are in.

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   CCincy

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Food was wonderful. Service was a bit sloppy -- not cleaning our table between courses, and other things like that. But the food quality and choices make it worth it!

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded 2 days agoHi there! Thanks for your review. Happy to see you had a great dining experience with Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park! We'll be sure to followup with our service staff on steps of service and table maintenance before your next outing. Hope to see you again soon.

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   amyW

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere!

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded 2 days agoHi Amy! Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad we could be a part of your wonderful evening!

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   MikeK

   Cincinnati

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   Everything was fine but the cafeteria-like seating made it hard to enjoy the company and the tables were too close together! Food was excellent.

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 23, 2023Hi Mike! Thanks for dining with us and leaving your feedback. So glad you enjoyed the meal! Our restaurant is smaller while being as popular as we are with the local neighborhood, we can get lively very quickly. Certainly has more of a casual feel, but our food is also available to go if you prefer to dine in the privacy of your own home.

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   terric

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved out GNO to Forno, the wine was superb, the food was delicious. We had an amazing time and our server Alan was perfect.

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 23, 2023Hi there! Thank you for telling us about your recent night at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad Alan could help show you a wonderful evening!

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food! Amazing service! Favorite restaurant in Cincy!

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded 6 days agoHi there! Thank you for naming Forno Osteria & Bar your favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! Happy we could show you a wonderful time! Hope you join us again soon.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Is a nice cozy place. Food is VERY good!

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 19, 2023Hi there! Thanks for sharing your review. Happy to see you had a wonderful authentic Italian experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park! Hope you join us again soon.

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   sclc

   Cincinnati

   9 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 14, 2023

   overall4food4service2ambience4

   Our server was absolutely fine. But that is it. She did not smile once. We were taken care of but nothing more or lass. Usually, part if the fun of Forno is the interactions we have. Food was great. We will still come back but we will choose to sit at the bar. Better vibe there.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati

   49 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on January 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a great experience. Pastas and pizzas are my go-tos but chicken scalloping is incredible too.

   Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 16, 2023Hi there! Thanks for sharing your review. Happy we can always show you a wonderful experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park! Hope you join us again soon.

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    DrewD

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our waitress was fantastic, very attentive. Wine was delicious! I love that you have a gluten free menu. I am also aware it’s an authentic Italian restaurant, but marking the dairy items would be great for those of us with allergies. It was a little hard to decipher which items had dairy in it. Overall the food was great and our server made the appropriate dietary restriction accommodations for us.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 9, 2023Hi Drew! Thank you for dining with us at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park and your suggestion. We try to be as transparent as possible and will look into clarifying dairy items for our next menu change.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious food and great service! A bit loud and cramped for my likings, but the tiramisu alone will be bringing me back!!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 9, 2023Hi there! Thanks for your review. Happy to see you had a wonderfully delicious experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park! Our restaurant gets full rather quickly for as small and popular it is with the local neighborhood crowd. Early and late reservations are one way to avoid some of the crowds, but you may also want to look into our online menu as we can do the Tiramisu to-go. We also offer larger family sized portions of most pastas as well as a take-n-bake Lasagna, if you have four or more people you want to treat at home.

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    TheresaL

    Chicago

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Once again FORNO takes a meal & elevates it to a new level. It starts when you enter the front door and are greeted by someone who makes you feel as though they are happy to see you. This is frequently the hostess but it is not uncommon to meet the manager here as well - who always has a sharp eye on the flow & the whole experience. She will check in to confirm that your service & food are well executed. The wait staff is awesome. I can’t name them all but Kryshawna (Kry), Allen, Christina are a few we get often and always are glad to have their help. We know they will do everything to ensure the whole dining experience is wonderful. This is a hussle bustle, fun place with an up-beat pulse. Food favorites for us are eggplant Parm ( best in the city), artichoke soup, swordfish steak, & arugula & truffle pizza - made in their not to be missed wood fire brick oven ( hence the name- FORNO). I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Another great meal at FORNO!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 9, 2023Hi Theresa! Thank you so much for this wonderful recollection of your experiences with Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We’re so happy to have you as a regular guest! Thanks again for sharing these incredible details of what makes Forno special for you and we cannot wait to see you again!

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    Truefoodiesnob

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, professional & appropriately friendly. Restaurant was TOO WARM, VERY uncomfortable.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 9, 2023Hi there! Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. Glad to hear the food and service were excellent. We’ll check with our General Manager and look into temperature maintenance, especially monitoring the fluctuating Cincinnati weather.

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    JasC

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Forno was good, but now has improved markedly. The menu has more Italian options, the wine list does a great job of covering Italian wines, and the final products - octopus and potatoes, arancini, boar, etc. - is very well done. Definitely will return.

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    CarolM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was great! Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and gave great advice. And the food was incredible. Everything from the appetizers, main course, to dessert was delicious.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 6, 2023Hi Carol! Thank you for sharing your experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad our staff and Chef could tell you about us and the wonderful food we offer. We are so happy you were inspired to give us a try. Hope to bring some new friends with you next time!

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    NicholM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Food was amazing! Bolognese is the best I have tasted. Also ordered Risotto as an appetizer -- it was Fantastic. Tables are a little close, I kept getting bumped into everytime someone walked by. Because room smaller - it was somewhat loud but nothing can't work with. Definitely worth everything!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 6, 2023Hi Nichol! Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. So glad you could recommend our local restaurants to others looking for a lively, authentic Italian experience.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Truffle pizza! Order it and you won’t be disappointed.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 6, 2023The Elena! So good! Truffle, Gorgonzola, Arugula. Glad you enjoyed this award winning pizza.

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    Sandie

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Forno is a "go to" comfort spot for us....the food is always delicious. We appreciate a restaurant that does not require us to drive downtown or get on the freeway. It feels like a neighborhood restaurant.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 6, 2023Hi Sandie! Thank you for for making Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park your go to for comfort food! We love our neighbors and being a local favorite of theirs!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    NYE experience and menu was great!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 3, 2023Thanks for telling us about your NYE experience! Happy to see you had a wonderful evening with us at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park! Hope you join us for our next event.

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    LaTraviata

    Cincinnati

    258 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    258 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great NYE meal. We hope the appetizers we had send up on the menu at all of Cristian's restaurants - outstanding.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 3, 2023Hi LaTraviata! Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad we could be a part of this wonderful evening! And thanks for letting us know about the appetizers from the NYE menu! They have appeared on other special event menus before but we’ll be sure to share with Cristian and see if they get added to any of our regular menus!

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    SometimesDisappointed99

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Went for New Year’s Eve and was not disappointed. They were sold out of table seating so we made reservations at bar seating which was still comfortable. Would definitely recommend.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 3, 2023Happy New Year! So glad we did not disappoint! Thanks for sharing your recent experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad we could be a part of your wonderful evening!

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    MartinA

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everyone of the selections for the four-course, fixed price meal was outstanding. An enjoyable NYE outing in every respect.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 3, 2023Hi Martin! Happy New Year! Thanks for your review and recommendation. Happy you could celebrate New Year’s Eve with us. Hope you join us again soon!

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    Bgbanana

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We dined here for New Years Eve. The four course dinner was delicious. My husband and I ordered different course options so we could sample each others dish. Everything was really good. My fav was the chocolate salami for dessert. Perfectly paired with my Barolo. Great way to start our night celebrating the New Year.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 3, 2023Happy New Year! Thank you for celebrating with us at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. Sounds like you got to enjoy the entire menu! We are so glad we could be a part of your wonderful evening! Hope you join us again soon.

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    SueH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience2

    So disappointed in our New Year’s Eve dinner. The menu was nothing different from what we’d make for ourselves everyday. Not worth it.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ate here on New Year’s Eve and there was a pre-priced 4-course menu. All of the food was amazing, and the service was excellent too. Great place to have a nice dinner!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 3, 2023Hi there! Thank you for telling us about your New Year’s Eve Dinner experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad we could be a part of your wonderful evening! Thanks for celebrating with us. Hope you join us again soon.

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    DianeG

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a table for three on New Years Eve. They offered a 4 course dinner with a set menu. It was like dining in Italy! You were able to enjoy and really taste each course as it was brought to the table. It was adventurous… we were able to try foods that were new to us or prepared in a different way. And it was all exceptionally delicious!!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 3, 2023Hi Diane! Buon Anno (that’s Italian for Happy New Year)! Thanks for sharing your New Year’s Eve Dinner experience with us at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad we could be a part of your wonderfully authentic Italian evening! We are very glad you enjoyed the evening with us as well as the menu. We hope you join us for our next event.

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    James

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Our table wasn't ready when we got there. After 20 minutes we got a table. Felt rushed by the waiter to order. Pizza wasn't well done. It's ok..

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    GrantW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Octopus appetizer was outstanding as was the experience overall.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 3, 2023Hi Grant! Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad we could be a part of your wonderful evening! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Bobby

    Cincinnati

    322 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    322 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Order the gnocchi! Veal was really good. If veal limone is on a menu I cannot resist. So, I’ve had this dish numerous times. This was one of the best. We really love this restaurant group, especially Nicola’s, but they’re all very good. The problem I have with Forno is the parking. Is there a secret I’m unaware of?

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on January 6, 2023Hi Bobby! Thanks for the compliments on our menu and restaurants. The veal is very hard to resist! Hyde Park parking can be difficult in general. Other than the couple of side streets around us, there are a few parking spots behind the building reserved for Forno. The real secret is the office building next store closes around 5:00 p.m. and they are kind enough to let others utilize those spots after they leave for the evening.

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    Megan

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food at Forna was delicious!! Perfect way for us to celebrate our anniversary!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on December 29, 2022Happy Anniversary Megan! Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad we could be a part of your wonderful evening!

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    ThomasI

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great experience.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on December 27, 2022Hi Thomas! Thanks for your review. Happy to see you had a wonderful experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park! Hope you join us again soon.

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    Dave

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and good service.

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    LaurenB

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food4service2ambience4

    Our server acted like we were the biggest inconvenience for asking even the simplest of questions like if we could have a little Parmesan for our pasta or if we could get an extra little plate. It honestly made the whole experience pretty awkward but the food was delicious and the restaurant is really neat.

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    delanier

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Forno was great! The food and service were awesome! We will definitely be visiting again soon!

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    RachelB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience1

    Food was very good, and mostly reasonably priced. We had a reservation for my husbands birthday, which was all but ignored. We sat at a tiny little table in the middle of the floor. He also had dietary restrictions for gluten, which were detailed in the reservation, and the waitress didn't even know. Again, food was great. Way too cramped, way too loud, not romantic or great for his birthday. Probably won't be back.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on December 19, 2022Hi Rachel. We are very sorry you did not have the birthday celebration you expected for your husband. We would like to make this right with you. Our General Manager, Ashley, would be happy to make arrangements for you to dine with us again. While we do fill up rather quicks as we are a smaller restaurant, popular with the local neighborhood crowd, Ashely will be happy to make any accommodations we can to make your next visit the special celebration you were expecting.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    experience was great! food was amazing as always and our service was phenomenal!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on December 19, 2022Thanks for dining with us at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. Happy to see you had a phenomenal evening!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience3

    Our waiter seemed put out when we asked about the menu and if the sides came with our meal. He seemed degrading and said everything is ala cart. I then explained to him that we have never been here before and we’re not familiar with the menu. We asked about specials and I got that it was very tasty however the ravioli was only 5 very small ones and could have been explained to me. Not a good value food was great and the waiter could have been better.

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    KymberlyH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    I went with some friends to Forno a couple of nights ago. We were seated promptly , food was excellent and a good value for the money. Excellent service as well. My only complaint is that the salad was overdressed. That said, I will go back.

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on December 16, 2022Hi Kimberly! Thank you for sharing your recent experience and recommending Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park. We are so glad we could show you a wonderful evening! We’re happy to make accommodations, just let us know to lightly dress or we’d also be happy to put the dressing on the side.

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    Cincidoc

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Forno is always such a delight. The value of the Bolognese special on Tuesdays can't be beat ($13 for the Bolognese, a side salad, and a slide of their Allez bread). We typically will share the special and get an additional entree. Last night, we started with the Arancini (perhaps the best I've had - super crispy, flavorful, with a spicy, delicious sauce), got the Bolo special, and shared the Rapini, Sausage, and Garlic pizza. Their pizza is delicious and crispy. For drinks, the house wine is great. I also got the Pomegranate Spritz which was new since the last time I went to Forno - fantastic addition. Can't wait to go back!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on December 16, 2022Hi Cincidoc! Thanks for the recommendation! Hope you make it back to Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park soon!

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    JoEyer

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Exceptional service and outstanding food! Consistently amazing!

    Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde ParkResponded on December 16, 2022Hi JoEyer! Thanks for your review. Happy to see you had a wonderful experience at Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park! Hope you join us again soon.

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