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Neighborhood: Greenpoint

What People Are Saying About Fornino

The Editor

Erin Behan

Citysearch

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. 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 to each slice.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/08/09

truly best pizza in NYC

by moby72

I'm not much of a review writer but this place really deserves a nod. We have eaten here about twice a month over the last year or so. I like thin crust pizza and there's nobody in the city that I know of that does it better than these guys. My favourite is the Fungi Misti, a white pizza with mushrooms and truffle oil. We have found the specials to be a great choice every time we eat here as well. If you can't decide, just go with the special ! The espresso could use some more crema, but the gelato makes up for that. A little surprised they're not on the "best of" list this year, a tragic oversight ?!

  • Pros: fresh ingridients, variety, great service and cool tunes
  • Cons: don't deliver to greenpoint.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/15/09

hubba hubba

by philochs

freshest ingredients, all good quality, no cardboard cans of cheese here. Reminds me of my fav place in Rome near the train station.

Try the dishes, real fine.

  • Pros: best looking waitresses
  • Cons: neighborhood filled with eurotrash
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/15/09

fine palates to family get togethers excellent

by douglena

from the moment i walked in to paying the bill i felt i was getting what i expect when i choose to eat out rather than stay home.we tried samples of most of the menu as and liked each one better than the next.we had a couple of questions not only was the waiter helpful the owner felt responsible enough to come over answer any questions and cater to our specific needs.I can cook -when i go i out i look for the whole package and the experience did not disappoint especially the food.

  • Pros: service ambiance superb food
  • Cons: none

The Details on Fornino

What to Drink:

The 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 Extras:

For 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 Money:

Delivery is free from 5pm to 11pm daily.

What to Drink:

The 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 Extras:

For 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 Money:

Delivery is free from 5pm to 11pm daily.

Category:

Cheap Eats, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Pizza

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