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Forte, Tuscaloosa, AL

Forte

4.5 (80)
$31 to $50
Italian
2321 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Situated in the bustling downtown area of Tuscaloosa, Forte effortlessly combines the allure of traditional old-world European cuisine with the refinement of a contemporary ambiance. Enter a realm where enduring tastes converge with modern sophistication, crafting an exceptional and memorable dining journey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Clayton Pepple
  • Private party facilities
    Please call or email our sales department for information on how you can reserve Forte for your next event! Sales Office: 205-794-8266Email: CDaniel@thealamite.com
  • Neighborhood
    Tuscaloosa
  • Cross street
    City of Tuscaloosa Parking Garage
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tuscaloosa Transit Authority
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 80 people are saying

Forte 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Great for fine wines

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Alabama

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forte offers a mixed dining experience with outstanding cocktails, "fantastic arancini," and "excellent service." The steak dishes are often praised, with "perfectly cooked" options. Some reviews highlight concerns with timing and food quality, suggesting room for improvement. The restaurant's ambiance is romantic and ideal for special occasions, making it a popular choice for celebrations.

80 Reviews
  1. Cindy

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our waiter was super friendly and very helpful with the menu

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  2. Therese

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Back in Tuscaloosa for my daughter’s graduation. We had brunch at Forte. Everything was delicious! Great ambiance! I will add that making a reservation was not easy for our party of 7. I called Forte and they only took reservations using Open Table. The message from Open Table was for parties of 8 or more you must call the restaurant but I could not make a reservation for 7. I made it for 6 and told her 7 when Forte called 2 days in advance to confirm. She said not a problem she will adjust the reservation when we arrived they had a table set for 6 and said it would be a tight squeeze. All in all it worked out fine but for parties of 7 or more, Forte and Open Table need to have a consistent message.

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  3. Susan VIP

    Tampa15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very chaotic. Not fine dining. Table next to us was screaming loudly. Not a good celebration for the graduation. Food was just average.

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  4. stephanie VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time celebrating our graduate. You guys got us in, excellent service (our waitress was top notch) and enjoyed the whole experience!

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  5. Randy

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Especially enjoyed the attention from our waitress!

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  6. Tom

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was really great. Professional wait staff who gave our Bama graduate a hand written congratulations note. Highly recommend!

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  7. Carly

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server didn’t listen when placing our order and my daughter has severe allergies- everything we asked to not be on see burger was on and everything she wanted- she forgot- it wasn’t that busy by the time we got there- we were ignored - didn’t get water refilled and food wasn’t even good for what we paid for it. I wouldn’t go back and I wouldn’t recommend.

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  8. Kimberly VIP

    New Orleans58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food, cocktails, and atmosphere were all outstanding. We went with our server’s recommendations and they were great.

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  9. Challise

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The arancini balls were delicious. I had the steak frites and my husband did the filet. Both steaks were seasoned and cooked perfectly and very tender with the perfect crust. My chimichurri sauce and his gravy type sauce complimented our steaks very well, and the fries are amazing!

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  10. Sarah VIP

    Alabama6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience! The food, the service and everything was perfect for my friends 40th birthday!

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FAQs

Forte is rated 4.5 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Forte

2321 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Additional information

  • Cross street
    City of Tuscaloosa Parking Garage
  • Neighborhood
    Tuscaloosa
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tuscaloosa Transit Authority
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Clayton Pepple
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Please call or email our sales department for information on how you can reserve Forte for your next event! Sales Office: 205-794-8266Email: CDaniel@thealamite.com
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