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Fornino Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Fornino Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Fornino Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Fornino Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Fornino Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Fornino Williamsburg

4.5
4.5
35 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria
A pizza is much more than just its ingredients. A great pizza blends historical traditions with scientific subtleties. That's what Chef Michael Ayoub brought to Brooklyn when Fornino opened its doors in 2004. Dubbed the "First Chef of Brooklyn" by the New York Times, Ayoub draws from the Neapolitan style of pizza making while appreciating the formulaic approach to crafting pizza. The science behind Fornino's dough allows for each of our pizzas to come out perfectly every single time, no matter the day, weather, or topping. The Fornino namesake was borrowed from Ayoub's mother's maiden name, a nod to his family's history of baking through the generations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm - 12:00am
  • Phone number
    (718) 384-6004
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

35 Reviews
  1. TraceyP

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This restaurant is now closed. We got an email from Open Table saying they no longer dealt with this restaurant and when I phoned the number the guy on the phone said the Williamsburg branch was closed.

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  2. DCDiner123

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2018

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Service was poor at the beginning—only two other tables were occupied and it took nearly 10 minutes for our waitress to come over to bring us water and take our drink order. Thankfully it went up from there. We had the arugula salad, meatballs, and two pizza, all of which was very good.

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  3. RKBmomof2

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2018

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Okay pizza. You certainly can find better pizza in the area. Had the sausage pizza. Needed more sausage, pizza crust was burnt.

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  4. Jane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great tasting pizzas and salads!!! Nice atmosphere - beautiful space and good view of the Empire State Building.

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  5. Mags5336

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had 5 kids with us and the restaurant was very accommodating. Food was delicious!

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  6. PhilipK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    came here on a sunday afternoon with 6 11 year olds on a birthday crawl. everybody loved the pizzas and went away happy.

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  7. Adler

    Frankfurt

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2018

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Long wait for table despite reservation. Out of sparkling bottled water. Pizza oven is great but pizzas could have stayed a bit longer becoming more crisp. Service friendly but not very attentive. Great cobb salad. Very thoughtful bartender.

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  8. Lovelynight

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2018

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    We order a table with appetizers, it was really good, very tasty!!!!

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  9. Nicole

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2018

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    The fried smashed potatoes and the dip was so good but the wait for the food was so long

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  10. MichelleSmith

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The pizza is absolutely amazing! Fresh ingredients and a wood fired oven make this place so Naples authentic!

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  11. VinnyB

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome appetizers, salads were huge and delicious.

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  12. ValeryS

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Is a great place for families and friends. They have a wide variety of pizzas.

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  13. AvelineG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Pizza is delicious. The restaurant wasn’t busy though.

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  14. maydar

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place food is excellent. Caroline is very sociable and friendly. I highly recommend the pizzas and meatballs. However everything is delicious.

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  15. JacklynR

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The pizza and salads are delicious. Highly recommend the Al Roker!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for a delicious birthday brunch!

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  17. Family

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    We had a party of seven. Service was excellent. A little too load but otherwise an excellent experience.

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  18. GilbertM

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great pizza and a delicious salad! I’m glad they reopened In this new location!

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  19. MelanieV

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meat and cheese board was huge ! And delicious. Marinated olives were disappointing but the pizzas made up for it. We will be back soon !

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  20. mryanhyde

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2018

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Fornino is good - the pizza is delicious. I wish it was closer to the "L", as the location is a long walk from the subway. It's more for wine & beer - a few friends ordered cocktails and they had to send them back.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    It was great!

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  22. JacklynR

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2018

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    The waitress was a bit rude at first but we overall had a good time. The pizza is delicious.

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  23. LauraBo

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I have been following Fornino on Instagram for awhile and we finally had time to visit for dinner! Everything was delicious and the service was amazing! Definitely recommend the cheese board!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I'm a lifelong New Havener and I throw my own pies. I am a pizza snob, so take the following with a grain of salt: - Very accommodating staff. Thumbs up. - Wines list was great. Perhaps add a Chilean Carménère on there for posterity. It would couple very nicely with the buffalo mozz'. - RE: Pizza ... good job. The sauce was just right, and the overall thickness of the pie was exactly as I like it. My only constructive criticisms are that I think the pies need a touch longer in the oven, and the 'mantle' of the pie crust was a little too thick for my liking (for example, on traditional Neapolitan pies and Wooster-style apizze, these are typically thinner and easier to hold). In instances where the 'mantles' are prepared in this manner, it's nice to have more options for olive oil on the table (our olive oil was spiced, which some people don't really like; I didn't mind it at all). Also, perhaps specify that the white spinach pie would have **uncooked** spinach. Overall, the pizzas are at least a 4.5/5; I think that pies at Fornino are better than those of Paulie Gee's (not to mention, Fornino has more locations, more room to spread out, better lighting, and less of a wait). Bravissimi. Will definitely recommend.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I reserved a table for 12 for my birthday celebration. This was a perfect choice for a birthday dinner, since it is spacious and has an elegant, welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. The food was amazing and not even too expensive, considering this restaurant is in the heart of Williamsburg.

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  26. EVillageFoodie

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Fornino was an amazing experience. The laid back yet elevated ambiance was cozy and lovely, and the staff was incredibly kind. I’m Italian and a New Yorker, so I’m very selective about my pizza. The pizza here was phenomenal, and I will have dreams about the crust (usually my least favorite part) for weeks. Highly suggest this amazing atmosphere especially for family and close friends. I will definitely be back.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The flavor and quality of this Brooklyn institution survives and thrives in its new home near the water. Same incredible flavors and uncompromising pizza and desserts with the addition of beautifully crafted cocktails and plenty of elbow room, not to mention friendly, motivated staff. Schlep to the river, it's worth it

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Loved the different pizzas available. We tried the classic, siciliana and one with eggplant. The dough was thin and well cooked. The toppings full of flavor. Wine list was decent and affordable. It got a little loud while the windows were open on a windy day but we enjoyed our dinner very much.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2017

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    A large (24-person) group seemed to throw the wait-staff and the kitchen off their game a little bit - I got the wrong wine, our appetizer came after our pizza, and our appetizer was actually switched with what another table near us had ordered. But, the wait-staff was apologetic and seemed to at least be aware of the issue. Food was excellent, prices are competitive, and it's a fun atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit for date-night dinner.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2017

    overall2food5service1ambience1
    Food was amazing! Great prices! but we received lackluster service as it seemed they were understaffed

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  31. LaurenS

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2017

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    They were out of a lot of items

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  32. Jule

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An excellent place specializing in amazing pizza but also featuring wonderful appetizers & dessert. Everything is homemade with love. The owner, Michael Ayoub Isa true professional & is warm, friendly & very welcoming. Well worth the tri from anywhere. HIGHLY recommended

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  33. KyleH

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Outstanding salads especially the faro. Pizza as always great.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The new location is very spacious and from some tables has a great view. The food and service were great! They've added some additions to the menu that definitely are worth trying.

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  35. Margo

    New York Area

    255 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    255 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great food and ambience!

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Fornino Williamsburg is rated 4.5 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Fornino Williamsburg

291 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm - 12:00am
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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