Forno Pizzaria E Trattoria – Italian
The golden glow of the wood-fired oven anchors this rustic sanctuary, where the intoxicating aroma of toasted flour and simmering pomodoro fills the air. Hand-stretched pizzas with leopard-spotted crusts arrive alongside bowls of silk-smooth pasta, creating a communal feast that honors the timeless spirit of the Italian countryside. It is a place where the warmth of the hearth meets the vibrancy of the table, offering a soulful escape into the heart of Mediterranean comfort.
52-27 69th Street +1-914-743-1202 https://www.elfornopizzagrillrestaurant.com/?utm_source=gbpRating: 4.5/5 (226 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, anti-inflammatory, zone, tlc, detox, raw-food, volumetrics, alkaline, mayo-clinic
What diners are saying
Customers rave about the fresh, made-to-order food at this Halal spot, particularly highlighting the thin, crispy crust pizzas and unique, aromatic sauces. Standout dishes include the grilled chicken with brown rice, salmon, and paninis, all praised for their flavor and quality. The atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, perfect for casual meals, while the service consistently earns high marks for being friendly, attentive, and exceptionally kind. Although some note shrinking portion sizes for sides like fries, the overall experience is celebrated for its reasonable prices and clean en
Menu
House Favorites
Shop recommendations for a great meal experience.
- Classic Round or Thin Crust Cheese Pizza - $11.99: Classic cheese or create our own pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Margherita Pizza - $12.99: Fresh mozzarella, olive oil and roasted garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Parmigiana - $16.99: Chicken breast topped with tomato basil sauce, mozzarella & parmesan cheese over pasta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pizza
Homemade, prepared fresh & cooked to order.
- Sicilian Square Cheese Pizza - $25.99: Classic square, thick crust pizza with mozzarella & tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- White Pie - $13.99: Roasted garlic, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pizza Pomodoro - $13.99: Roasted tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and roasted garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- White Spinach Pizza - $14.99: Sauteed spinach, olive oil, roasted garlic, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Baked Ziti Pizza - $13.99: Ziti pasta, marinara sauce ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, and french herbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- El Forno Veggie Pizza - $13.99: Choose your own ingredients chef's specialty. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- El Forno Meat Pizza - $14.99: Mixed meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Penne Pizza - $13.99: Penne pasta with creamy sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Hawaiian Pizza - $13.99: Grilled chicken, pineapple and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza - $15.99: Authentic chicken tikka masala made with yogurt, marinated chicken, skewered, and char-grilled for an incredible BBQ flavor. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Marsala Pizza - $12.99: Unsalted butter, baby Bella or brown mushroom, chicken stock, marsala sauce, flour, shallot minced, clove garlic. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $13.99: Grilled chicken with sauteed onion, ranch, and hot sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pizza By The Slice
- Regular Cheese Pizza Slice - $4.25: Single slice of cheese pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Specialty Pizza Slice - $5.99: Single slice of specialty pizza. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Specialty Sides
- Homemade Garlic Sticks - $5.99: Freshly baked garlic sticks. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Homemade Garlic Knots - $5.99: Strips of pizza dough tied in a knot, baked & then topped with melted butter, garlic & parsley. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
Salads
Choice of dressing on the side.
- Create Your Own Chopped Salad - $14.99: Complimentary garlic bread. Choose from organic mix green salad or romaine. Includes wide variety of toppings and choice of dressing. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $14.99: Crisp romaine lettuce leaves, grated parmesan cheese, and homemade croutons. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Greek Salad - $14.99: Crisp romaine and green leaf lettuce, ripe tomato wedges, Bermuda onion, cucumber slices, Greek olive and feta cheese. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Antipasto Salad - $14.99: Crisp romaine lettuce, pepper and onion, marinated mushroom, tomato, cucumber, three cheese, Greek olives and bacon bites. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
Chicken Wings
- Chicken Wings - $9.99: Buffalo, hot, or BBQ with celery and blue cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
Specialties
- Cheese Calzone - $11.99: Made with ricotta cheese and mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pepperoni Roll - $11.99: Pepperoni pizza in a roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spinach Calzone - $11.99: With ricotta & mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Broccoli Calzone - $11.99: With ricotta & mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Spinach Stromboli - $11.99: Spinach and cheese stromboli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Broccoli Stromboli - $10.99: Broccoli and cheese stromboli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Roll - $11.99: Strips of breaded chicken topped with tomato sauce & mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Roll - $11.99: Mixed vegetables in a roll. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Sausage Roll - $11.99: Italian sausage with red sauce & mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Hot Sandwiches
All sandwiches made with homemade bread.
- Homemade Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich - $13.99: Meatballs, sauce, and melted cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Marinated Grilled Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich - $13.99: Grilled chicken, sauce, and melted cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Oven Baked Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich - $13.99: Eggplant, sauce, and melted cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Steak & Cheese Sandwich - $13.99: Steak and melted cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sausage & Peppers Sandwich - $13.99: Italian sausage and peppers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Panini
Homemade bread. Complimentary French fries or soda.
- El Forno Panini - $13.99: Fresh mozzarella pesto sauce, roasted garlic and roasted tomato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Eggplant Panini - $13.99: Marinated oven-baked eggplant and grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Thin Grilled Chicken Panini - $13.99: Marinated thin slice chicken home made sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Meat Lover's Panini - $13.99: Mixed meat, home made sauce, fresh herbs, oven melted fresh mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chef's Special Panini - $13.99: Ground beef and melted mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Vegetable Panini - $13.99: Grilled vegetable with melted fresh mozzarella cheese and herbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Homemade Hamburger
- Home Made Half pound Burger - $9.99: With any toppings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Burger Deluxe - $12.99: Comes with French fries or soda. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Wraps
Complimentary French fries or soda.
- Chicken Fajita Wrap - $13.99: Grilled chicken, marinated grilled onion and pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- BBQ Chicken Wrap - $13.99: Grilled chicken with BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- El Forno Wrap - $13.99: Grilled chicken, pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Vegetable Wrap - $13.99: Mixed grilled vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Pasta
Complimentary salad & focaccia or garlic bread.
- Pasta with Meatball Parmigiana - $16.99: Pasta served with meatball parmigiana. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pasta with Chicken Francese - $16.99: Chicken breast sauteed with white wine, lemon & butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Marsala - $16.99: Choice of chicken or veal. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Penne Pasta with Creamy Mushrooms Sauce - $16.99: Penne in a creamy mushroom sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $16.99: Fettuccine tossed in our creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pasta with Eggplant Parmigiana - $16.99: Topped with eggplant slices, parmesan cheese & marinara sauce with pasta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Macaroni & Cheese - $15.99: Cooked macaroni pasta & cheese sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Baked Ziti - $16.99: Plain or with meat sauce. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Plain Lasagna - $15.99: Classic cheese lasagna. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Meat Lasagna - $16.99: Lasagna topped with classic cheese, tomato sauce, and ground beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vegetable Lasagna - $16.99: Lasagna with mixed vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Hot Food
Served with rice, beans, and salad.
- Grilled Salmon Rice and Beans - $18.99: Grilled salmon, mixed green salad, and focaccia bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Chicken Rice and Beans - $13.99: Oven-roasted chicken, mixed green salad, and focaccia bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Oven Baked Salmon with Chile Tomato Onion Sauce - $18.99: Rice and beans with complimentary focaccia bread or garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Oven Baked Salmon with Masala Sauce - $18.99: Rice and beans with complimentary focaccia bread or garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Oven Baked Salmon with Francese Sauce - $18.99: Rice and beans with complimentary focaccia bread or garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Chicken with Chile Tomato Onion Sauce - $13.99: Rice and beans with complimentary focaccia bread or garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Chicken with Francese Sauce - $13.99: Rice and beans with complimentary focaccia bread or garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Chicken with Masala Sauce - $13.99: Rice and beans with complimentary focaccia bread or garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Family Deals
- Two Large Pies with Ten Piece Wings and 1 Liter Soda - $49.99: 2 Classic or thin crust, chicken wings buffalo or hot sauce with celery and large soda. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 1 Large Pie with 10 Piece Chicken Wings - $29.99: 18 inch pizza, wings buffalo or hot sauce with celery and bleu cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 12 Inch Pizza with 5 Piece Wings and 2 Cans Soda - $19.99: 12 inch classic or thin crust up to 2 toppings, wings buffalo or hot sauce with celery and bleu cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Beverages
- Soda - $1.99: Cold soda.
- Water - $1.99: Bottled water.
- Snapple - $2.99: Assorted Snapple flavors.
- Vitamin Water - $3.25: Assorted Vitamin Water flavors.
- Gatorade - $3.25: Assorted Gatorade flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Forno Pizzaria E Trattoria
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Forno Pizzaria E Trattoria by visiting their website at https://www.elfornopizzagrillrestaurant.com/?utm_source=gbp for more information.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The restaurant's location information is not provided in the data, but its official website is https://www.elfornopizzagrillrestaurant.com.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- This Halal restaurant accommodates mixed needs with vegan Veggie Rolls, dairy-free Chicken Marsala, and vegetarian Penne Pasta with Creamy Mushrooms.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features 15 pizza varieties, pasta, sandwiches, and rolls, offering 28 dietary categories including vegan, keto, and gluten-free.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Forno Pizzaria E Trattoria has a total of 226 reviews from customers with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include thin, crispy crust pizzas, unique aromatic sauces, grilled chicken with brown rice, salmon, and flavorful paninis.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews highlight shrinking portion sizes as a concern, despite otherwise praising the fresh food, service, and cozy atmosphere.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Rated 4.5/5, customers praise the fresh pizzas, grilled chicken, and friendly service, though some noted shrinking portion sizes.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- The atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, perfect for casual meals, with a moderate ($$) price level.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Rated 4.5/5, the restaurant is suitable for families, offering a cozy, welcoming atmosphere for casual meals and friendly, attentive service.
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