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Forno Bistro

541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
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Price range: €23 - €23
Cuisines: Italian
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Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: VanDam
Description: 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, sauteed calamari, and wood-fired towers of vegetables. The oven is always the inspiration.
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Glenville, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We had the opportunity to eat at Forno Bistro a few weeks ago with 6 other people. The staff was extremely pleasant and accomodating. The food was excellent!

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See 2 more reviews by terrilyn15 for Saratoga Springs
staatsburg
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I could eat at this restaurant every night. The appetizers, salads were phenomenal but the best was not only the pasta pomodoro but the PEANUT BUTTER GELATO---OMG!!!!

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See 2 more reviews by tyleretakoda for Saratoga Springs
Boston, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

Delicious food . 2 had lasagna and enjoyed great martini's and Michael very accommodating. Would definitely return when in Saratoga.

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Hartford, CT
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29 reviews 29 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

My family enjoyed our recent visit to Forno Bistro. The thing that stood out the most for me was that the staff provided great service. They seemed to be there whenever you needed them but not on top of you every moment. The kitchen may have been a little quick to get the meal out. The meal itself was good... More

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See 2 more reviews by Connecticutguy for Saratoga Springs
nys
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48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

I ate here with a large group. Appetizers were delicious (arancini, polenta, peppers etc.). I had chicken, which was good. My colleagues sitting near me had steaks which were huge. The meals came with Italian potatoes and green beans. Some of the beans were chewy/stringy. Next time I would like to try a salad. (We had a set menu due... More

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See 2 more reviews by cedarvalley for Saratoga Springs
Silver Spring, Maryland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I ate here with a large group of colleagues. Service was good and all seemed to enjoy their meals. I had a pasta bolognese that was really quite good -- tasty and nice portion. The antipasto salads were outstanding as appetizers.

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New York City, New York
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97 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I've been to Forno Bistro many times, and I've always liked it very much. I've never had a bad or sub-par experience. It's a casual setting, and a very nice overall environment. I like the food -- good flavor, presentation and preparation. They go out of their way to make sure you have a good time and enjoy the experience.... More

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See 7 more reviews by cory r for Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, NY
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Forno Bistro is another in the trio of DZ Restaurants in Saratoga, and, like the others, never disppoints. The atmosphere is lively and vibrant, without being noisy or annoying.The bar sceneis always active, but doesn't intrude on the dining experience. Food is always excellent, and the Braised Pork Shank is close to a religious experience as you'll ever get with... More

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See 5 more reviews by Spazebra for Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

My favorite restaurant in terms of atmosphere in the Saratoga/Capital District region. The service is also outstanding. The food is great too, but the menu could use a few more choices.

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See 11 more reviews by maristgrad for Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I've been coming here for years with my husband, it is the best restaurant in Saratoga. Atmosphere is beautiful, seasonal cocktails are delicious, service is amazing. The manager Brad is charming and personable, waiter Michael is knowledgable and efficient.

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