Fornino
Brooklyn, NY 11211-2946
Phone: (718) 384-6004
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between N Sixth Street and N Seventh Street
- Directions:
- L at Bedford Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Pizza 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am
Message from Fornino
BROOKLYN'S BEST ARTISINAL WOOD OVEN PIZZA - ORGANIC & LOCAL PRODUCTS!
- Delivery available
- Open late
- Outdoor seating
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Editorial Review for Fornino – by Erin Behan
The Scene
The glow from the restaurant's wood-burning oven carries a warm welcome to the unpretentious neighborhood crowd. The narrow front room lined with wooden tables opens into an indoor/outdoor back dining room, overlooking potted herbs that top the pies. Unfortunately, the uninformed service doesn't honor the carefully selected ingredients (organic flour, artisanal cheese and local produce).
The Food
Though pizza reigns supreme, the starter of clams baked in a tangy broth of capers, lemon, garlic and herbs is a lovely diversion. Generous toppings grace the more than 20 pies, organized by first, second and third generation. Even on the classic, normally spare, margherita, the rich mozzarella nearly overpowers the sweet tomato sauce; yet the richness is addicting. The thin crust, charred black around the edges, adds a smokey dimension, which pulls together the oddball Salsiccia Di Agnello, with lamb sausage, two cheeses and pistachios. Save room for the light tiramisu.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe choices on the all-Italian wine list won't break the bank at around $20 a bottle. Chef Michael Ayoub recommends the Ciro Rosso from Calabria to balance out the hearty pizzas.
The ExtrasFor those who want to spend more than the reasonable $16 for a 16-inch pizza, there's the $45 black winter truffle pie, topped with fontina cheese and olive oil.
Save MoneyDelivery is free from 5pm to 11pm daily.
User Reviews for Fornino
06/28/2008 Posted by sunflower001
I just had lunch at Fornino with my sister. We ordered an appetizer which was so-so, and then started in on our pizza which was actually good. Unfortunately, we didn't really have the opportunity to eat it because...a rodent fell in my sister's plate. She lept up screaming, horrified, and in disbelief. The wait staff seemed completely un-fazed - as if this was a common occurrence - and tried to make it seem like she imagined the whole thing. Right. I would NOT recommend this place.
Pros: Decent Pizza
Cons: Rodents
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
05/02/2008 Posted by Pizzaman1279
Pizza was cooked too fast. Chared outer crust and a cold, undercooked inner crust. Besides that it was tastey. I dont think they deserve the 2nd spot. sorry.
Pros: Fast service
Cons: Williamsburg
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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