Forte Ristorante

Name: Forte Ristorante
Address: 160 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, United States, 07601
Telephone: (201) 277-3400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (197)

$31 to $50

Italian

160 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Lively

Come to Forte Pizzeria & Ristorante for award winning food and friendly service!

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 277-3400
Website
https://forteristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
160 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Neighborhood
Hackensack
Cross street
Beech St/American Legion Dr
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 197 people are saying

Forte Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bergen
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forte Ristorante offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food, great service," making it ideal for celebrations and gatherings. The restaurant features "delicious food and every attention given to service." While the ambiance is lively, noise can be high during busy nights. Valet parking is available for convenience.

197 Reviews

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Kristina VIP
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The foods were not as I expected and was a little pricey for the type of foods
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Glenn VIP
New Jersey29 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Been here over a dozen times not sure what happened but every dish we had didn't seem fresh or have much flavor as in the past. Everything tasted reheated. Stuffed long hots were not hot at all and were heavy on the bread crumb light on the cheese. The lettuce in the salad was soggy. The chicken was not hot and the potatoes were soggy. Usually crispy. Also realized I was charged for a double espresso when i asked for a single. And a $2.00 charge to split a dish which in the 10+ times I've been there had not ever been charged.
Forte RistoranteResponded 2 days ago
Hi Glenn, Thank you for coming back to see us so many times(17 so far) and for taking the time to spell this out. I’m really sorry we let you down on your last visit. Lukewarm chicken, soggy potatoes, a flat long-hot, and a wilted salad are the opposite of what you’ve come to expect from us, and the mix-up on the espresso and split-plate charge is on us. I'll be sharing your feedback with the entire team so we can tighten our standards immediately and make sure this never happens again. I’d love a chance to make this right. Please don't hesitate to call the restaurant and ask for me so I may set up your next visit personally and make sure everything comes out hot, crisp, and exactly how you remember it. — Jonathan General Manager
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Ken
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic dinner! Service was excellent. Sea Bass and salmon dishes were prepared perfectly. Only issue was they played music after 9:00, which was scheduled, and I was unaware. Great tunes, but I was planning on a quiet dinner. Should have planned, as it would have been great to end night with a cocktail and dancing!
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Diana VIP
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have been to forte several times and normally enjoy the food very much. I had the shrimp risotto last night and it seemed like there was something gritty or Sandy in the food. The noise level was also way too high.
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Howard VIP
New York City32 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Standard Italian fare in an elegant atmosphere. Attentive service and reasonable prices. Nothing out of the ordinary. On a busy night, the valet parking attendant gets jammed up. Not disappointed but not rushing back either.
Forte RistoranteResponded 2 days ago
Hi Howard, Thank you for celebrating with us and for sharing both the highs and the stumbles. We're sorry we missed the birthday candle and kept you waiting for the check with the valet line also backed up that evening. That’s not how we want the night to end. We’re tightening our dessert-service and check-out routines so celebrations finish just as smoothly as they start, even on our busiest evenings. We’d love the chance to make it up to you. Hope to welcome you back soon. — Jonathan General Manager
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Ryan VIP
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service.
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Charles VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food atmosphere and service. Will definitely make this a regular visit
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Kavita VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming here. All the food, the drinks, the server is excellent!!
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David
New York City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food is good. Nice looking restaurant. Way too loud.
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Elise
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fabulous - came out exactly as ordered and was hot! Service was outstanding - our waiter was Mario. Our only issue was that the room was really cold and the noise level was quite high. However we chatted with someone in the lobby who we presume was an owner and he told us he is addressing the noise issue by doing something to the ceiling to absorb the noise and it woud be done by the end of July! Can't wait to go back!
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Forte Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 277-3400.

Forte Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

160 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Additional information

Cross street
Beech St/American Legion Dr
Neighborhood
Hackensack
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://forteristorante.com/
Phone number
(201) 277-3400

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