Forte

Name: Forte
Address: 2321 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States, 35404
Telephone: (205) 860-7998
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (82)

$31 to $50

Italian

2321 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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
(205) 860-7998
Website
https://www.fortetuscaloosa.com/
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

Location
2321 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
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

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MARINATED OLIVES
castelvetrano, calabrian chili, smoked paprika, thyme, sherry vinaigrette
MEATBALLS & FOCACCIA
FORTE FRIES
house-cut potatoes
TRUFFLE BURRATA
red sicillian pesto served with housemade red fife focaccia
Focaccia Plate
house made focaccia served with olive tapenade
ANTIPASTI
assortment of meats and cheeses with olives and house made focaccia
ARANCINI
fried spicy herb risotto balls served with house made marinara

SALADS

CAESAR SALAD
UPC farms baby romaine and gem lettuce, comte cheese, and crostini
TUSCAN KALE SALAD
chopped kale and radicchio tossed with pistachios, golden raisins, and lemon tahini dressing
PANZANELLA SALAD
fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, herbs and focaccia tossed in oil and vinegar

ENTREES

FORTE BURGER
8 oz. barn N ranch wagyu blend, brioche, jarlsberg swiss, watercress, perigourdine, frites
GULF GROUPER PICCATA
gulf grouper pan fried in lemon butter caper sauce, served over sauteed spinach
STEAK FRITES
hanger steak, house-cut fries
CHICKEN PARMESAN
breaded chicken breast, housemade marinara, pasta in blanco
CALABRIAN SHRIMP PASTA
gulf shrimp, calabrian chili butter, red onion, bucatini noodles
PAN SEARED SALMON
Atlantic salmon served with lemon herbed risotto and sauteed asparagus
TENDERLOIN FILET
8oz Angus beef filet served with fingerling potatoes, broccolini, and a mushroom cream sauce
STEAK FRITES
8oz hangar steak seasoned with olive oil, salt, paprika, served with house cut fries

DESSERTS

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
TIRAMISU
CREME BRULEE
FORTÉ SUNDAE
vanilla ice cream chocolate brownie, chocolate syrup, crushed pecans, whipped cream, and cherries

What 82 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
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Alabama
Good for groups
Alabama
Hot spot
Alabama
Great for fine wines
Alabama
Great for outdoor dining
Alabama
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forte offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding service" and a "lovely atmosphere." Diners rave about the "delicious food," particularly the arancini and steak dishes. While some experienced reservation hiccups, the restaurant shines during celebrations, making it a "new go-to spot for brunch." Enthusiastic staff elevate the experience.

82 Reviews

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Louanne VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have dined here many times and have had both the French and Italian cuisine. Last night was very good.Our waitress was excellent and both pasta dishes were good. The burrata was also good. I hope this continues as Tuscaloosa deserves consistent excellence for dining.
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Rohan
Alabama1 review
1.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Terrible food. I'm not sure what happened to the quality and flavor. It looks like the quality has significantly gone down. The main entrees were flavorless, too much butter. We couldn't even finish our food. Not worth the $$$ and time for business or personal dinners.
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Amy
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best brunches I’ve had in a long time. It was hard to pick between so many great options. Everything everyone got was excellent. And the service was top notch. New go to spot for brunch in Tuscaloosa.
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Cindy
Alabama1 review
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
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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Therese
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
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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Susan VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
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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stephanie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
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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Randy
Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Especially enjoyed the attention from our waitress!
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Tom
Washington, D.C. Area1 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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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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FAQs

Forte is rated 4.5 stars by 82 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 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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

Website
https://www.fortetuscaloosa.com/
Phone number
(205) 860-7998
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

Forte

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About this restaurant

Additional information

STARTERS

MARINATED OLIVES

MEATBALLS & FOCACCIA

FORTE FRIES

TRUFFLE BURRATA

Focaccia Plate

ANTIPASTI

ARANCINI

SALADS

CAESAR SALAD

TUSCAN KALE SALAD

PANZANELLA SALAD

ENTREES

FORTE BURGER

GULF GROUPER PICCATA

STEAK FRITES

CHICKEN PARMESAN

CALABRIAN SHRIMP PASTA

PAN SEARED SALMON

TENDERLOIN FILET

STEAK FRITES

DESSERTS

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

TIRAMISU

CREME BRULEE

FORTÉ SUNDAE

Overall ratings and reviews

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