Forno Osteria+Bar

Cincinnati, OH · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Cincinnati
#267
of 1840 restaurants
City Percentile
70%
rating percentile
Address
Forno Osteria+Bar, 3514 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone
(513) 818-8720
Website
fornoosteriabar.com
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

Forno Osteria+Bar is a restaurant located in Cincinnati, OH. It is one of 1,840 restaurants listed in Cincinnati. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Cincinnati city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday4 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Gabrielle Ross · Feb 2026

My husband and I ate at forno for the first time last year. Our first experience was less than ideal. We went back for a redemption round and ended with a 10/10 experience. The hostesses were incredibly friendly. Our waiter, David, was phenomenal! He was intelligent, funny, attentive, and super helpful in navigating me through the menu with a nut allergy. Everything was delicious. My husband and I will definitely be back and we will ask for David specifically!

★★★★★ 5.0 James Clinkenbeard · Jun 2025

Hitting the "F" on our Alphabetical Couples Dinner list. Recommended by my son. Came in from the rear entrance where we found a few parking spaces. All staff very friendly. Had reservations. Greeted by manager who stopped by the table later. Mattie was an excellent server who provided answers to all questions on the menu. Appetizers and entrees were exceptional. Prosciutto and melon and the cauliflower were great choices. The veal meatballs are a must to add on the pasta dishes. The pizza was special and so fresh. We were told the chef makes about eighty per night. Packed on a Saturday evening as well as outdoor front seating. Will be returning soon.

★★★★★ 5.0 E Marie · Sep 2025

There is a reason why this place is almost always fully booked. The food is exquisite. That short rib was darn near perfect. We enjoyed everything we had and the service is several steps above above top tier. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jaquee K · Jun 2025

We walked into Forno on a Monday night, and the place was packed. We grabbed two seats at the bar not planned, but perfect. The kitchen was in full swing, and we had front-row seats. We started with the octopus appetizer, and it didn’t just look good it delivered. Charred just enough to form that crisp edge, but tender inside with no hint of chewiness. That’s not luck that’s timing. It was paired with golden potatoes and a warm pasta style sauce underneath not your usual combo, but it worked beautifully. Nothing tried to outshine the octopus; everything was there to support it. We also had the pasta trio, a fun little bonus from the evening’s specials. It offered three different shapes, sauces, and textures to explore, making it a relaxed way to share and try a few things. But the octop

★★★★★ 5.0 Kuda Tshililiwa · Apr 2025

I had an amazing time here. It was a wonderful time for my pallet. The food and the ambiance intertwined was an amazing experience. The tables are set up in an intimate way and my wife and I even made new friends. Additionally, the staff are warm, friendly, and attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Italian restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCatering food and drink supplierPizza restaurantPizza Takeout

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