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Forno Bistro, Saratoga Springs, NY

Forno Bistro

4.7 (2774)
$30 and under
Italian
541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Anchoring Saratoga's vibrant downtown Forno Bistro is a family-owned bistro that offers a variety of rustic, Tuscan-style food rooted in tradition. Our chef's use only the freshest seasonal ingredients to prepare dishes with respect to their flavors, appearance and aroma. The menu is sophisticated but approachable, expressing the sense of hearth and home that defines the Tuscan style of life. Forno Bistro's rustic, Tuscan-style food is hearty and unpretentious with sophisticated flavors rooted in tradition and always open to new interpretations and adaptations. Many of our dishes are greatly influenced by the use of the wood-fired oven: homemade pizzas, sautéed calamari, and wood-fired towers of vegetables. The oven is always the inspiration.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From corporate events to Holiday parties, plan your next private event at Forno Bistro! Forno Bistro’s rustic, Tuscan-style food is hearty and unpretentious with sophisticated flavors rooted in tradition. Hosting an event with us is more than just a dinner, it's an experience.
  • Neighborhood
    Saratoga Springs
  • Cross street
    VanDam
  • Parking details
    Forno Bistros private parking lot is accessible from Broadway and within steps of Forno Bistro"s outdoor patio and front door. There is also on-street and public lot parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,774 people are saying

Forno Bistro 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Italian

  • Upstate New York

    Most Booked

  • Capital District

    Best Food

  • Capital District

    Great for fine wines

  • Capital District

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Capital District

    Italian

  • Capital District

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forno Bistro offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service and food." Guests rave about the "delicious" Italian cuisine, including pizzas and pastas, complemented by an "inviting atmosphere." While some find the noise level high and tables close, the "outstanding service" and "generous portions" make it a popular choice for special occasions.
2,774 Reviews
  1. Alec

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Forno Bistro on a delightful June evening and were able to eat on the patio. The ambience was great. Our waiter was welcoming and personable. For dinner we ordered short ribs for me, Margarita pizza for my wife. The food was delicious, as was the atmosphere. It was our first visit, and hopefully won’t be our last.

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  2. Karen VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come to Forno a lot. We love the food and atmosphere. Also we always receive excellent service. We had the bruschetta appetizer, pasta vegetali and another pasta dish with eggplant and sausage, all excellent.
    Forno BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks, Karen! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoy our food and atmosphere. It’s great to know the bruschetta and pasta dishes hit the mark for you. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals!

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  3. Robert VIP

    Philadelphia County125 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. We would definitely return. The salads, entrees and pizza are all shareable. Unfortunately we were not told that and wound up not eating the whole salad or pizza. We could not take boxes as we are traveling. Definitely a waste of our money but again, the food was very good.
    Forno BistroResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Robert, for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your comments about the shareable portions and will make sure our team communicates that better in the future. We hope to see you again on your next visit!

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  4. Steven VIP

    New York City211 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Forno does a very good job considering how busy it can be during racing season. Our meals were quite good.
    Forno BistroResponded on June 13, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.

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  5. Ann

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service and staff were outstanding. Food was fair to moderate, lacked flavor. Swordfish was good. Gravy seemed to be standard.
    Forno BistroResponded on June 13, 2025
    Thank you, Ann, for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and swordfish. We're always looking to improve our dishes and will take your comments on flavor into consideration. We hope to impress you on your next visit!

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  6. Lynn

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meals. The specials are so good I never look at the menu!
    Forno BistroResponded on June 9, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star rating. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Andrew

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall everything was great. Few minor things such as steak temp (ordered a mid rare came out rare in 1/2 the steak) and oil on calamari (taken out of fryer to plate and not strained) and a oil dipping sauce or butter for bread would be a great addition for the bread. Only Olive oil, salt, and pepper offered. Service is amazing!! 👏 👏 👏 Never ran out of water and drinks were replenished as well as table was always cleared. Last side note is to dust the light fixtures is they are a standout piece for the embiance.

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  8. Dave

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza & cocktails were good, entrees were too salty and MAJOR issue with tip jars at hostess station. There should be NO TIP JARS anywhere.

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  9. Lauren

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Jane provided amazing service! Can’t wait to go back.
    Forno BistroResponded on June 4, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Derek

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For $28 the Pollo Panato is more like a $15 plate. My daughter had Penne Pomodoro for $21 and that was more like a $12 plate. My family of 4 had a bill of $248! I think this place has been caught speeding on prices and definitely overcharging its guest. Of the DZ restaurants I prefer Chiantis and sadly that is over priced but the ambiance makes up for it. I get that downstream cost of food before making to the table is high but is it really that high that a family of 4 is paying nearly $250 for dinner? No way! As far as the menu I was generally underwhelmed by the options. DZ definitely hit a reset on your menu! Would I go back again? Only for apps and a beverage. If entree menu stays the way it is no way.

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FAQs

Forno Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 581-2401.

Forno Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 2774 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Upstate New York
  4. Capital District
  5. Saratoga Springs

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Forno Bistro

541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

  • Cross street
    VanDam
  • Neighborhood
    Saratoga Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Forno Bistros private parking lot is accessible from Broadway and within steps of Forno Bistro"s outdoor patio and front door. There is also on-street and public lot parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From corporate events to Holiday parties, plan your next private event at Forno Bistro! Forno Bistro’s rustic, Tuscan-style food is hearty and unpretentious with sophisticated flavors rooted in tradition. Hosting an event with us is more than just a dinner, it's an experience.
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