Incredible food that speaks for itself, the restaurant itself is cozy and comfortable! Could not recommend the Margherita pizza enough read more

Great neighborhood spot. My boyfriend and I shared the Caesar salad, Neapolitan eggplant parmigiana, Funghi misti pizza and Brownie sundae. Salad and eggplant parm were the standouts. read more

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The crispy eggplant sandwich was really impressive. There was great crunch on the eggplant and a nice chew to the bread. I got a bit of smoke from the oven on the bread, and from the other fillings a little creaminess, sweetness, and freshness. I can't say I've had anything like it before. I also tried the broccolini e cheddar pizza. It's good, but doesn't reach the same heights as the sandwich - the flavor on the crust is a bit minimally developed, and this particular pie relies on sundried tomatoes in place of a red sauce. Which was quirky and unique, so I appreciate the chance to try something different. My friends also tried the mais e 'nduja pizza, and also thought that the sandwich outshone it. The whole bill came to around $75 for four people, which is quite reasonable. read more

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Looking for a place for quick snack before dinner and we find this wonderful pizza restaurant around. Pizza is wood-fired and service is friendly. I love the beautiful glass decoration on the ceiling so much. It really gives a great atmosphere to the restaurant. read more

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Fornino is my go-to cozy sit-down pizza restaurant in Greenpoint. But they have take-out, delivery, and lunch deals too. They are rolling out a special Monday tasting menu too. It's personally one of my favorite pizza spots in the area with an extensive variety of flavors and toppings that you won't get tired of, and they are constantly coming out with new specials. The pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired oven with an open kitchen, so you can see the chefs preparing the pizzas right in front of you. The service is warm and welcoming too! read more

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Greenpoint long time staple offering fresh and incredible wood-fired pizza along with great hospitality. Vibe is super chill and laidback just exactly what one would expect from this location. Backyard dining area is a must when weather permits. Both menu and drink selection being so abundant is truly the key for return visits. read more

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Got a chill and quiet lunch in Fornino out of exception. Food is good value and excellent hospitality. Can't wait to be back for dinner. Have 2 different pizzas and both of them are unique in its own way. The pear with prosciutto, mint leaves and goat cheese has all the balance flavors profile in a bite. It's hard to go wrong with the mushrooms except it has multiple types of mushrooms. Did I mention the pizza dough is sourdough dough and baked in an open fire oven. read more

Fornino- Greenpoint - Funghi Misti Pizza(Small) PEAR E COPPA (Small) - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for the lunch special today. I got the grilled chicken sandwich with Calabrian chilis, avocado, romaine and balsamic on freshly made bread. This sandwich was substantial and delicious and came with Parmesan smashed potatoes. Server and chef here were super nice and did a great service. Will definitely come back. read more

Fornino- Greenpoint - Grilled chicken sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Introducing Mondays with Michael (and his wood burning oven) - a unique 5-course tasting menu, available on the 2nd Monday of every month. (Reservations required.) Michael Ayoub (Chef & Owner) is a Brooklyn native and chef for over 45 years. He's going back to his roots and creating new dishes in the kitchen for this monthly series. I came here for the January 2025 Monday event with a large group. Saw afterwards on social media that it was sold out! Thank you to my friends who made the reservation in time! As we walked past the front pizza counter/oven to get to our seats, Michael was there standing in front of the oven helping get out pizza orders. It smelled amazingly delicious and the pizzas looked great. I couldn't wait to eat! The Monday tasting menu comes with an optional wine pairing. Most of our table purchased the wine pairing. I shared a single bottle of wine with others instead. We did get a bonus taste of the dessert wine pairing at the end, which was super generous of them to keep the rest of us from having FOMO! Note for those who need it that there are gluten free options on the regular menu! We were asked about dietary restrictions before we were served, but we all said we were good with the tasting menu as-is. There is a note on the menu "While the crust and ingredients are all gluten-free, it is baked int eh same oven as our traditional pizza. It is not to be considered certified gluten-free." We were also given a fig bacon gorgonzola amuse bouche before the courses came out. What a delicious bite of food! Our tasting menu: mushrooms, cauliflower and sunchoke black & white pizza "11 layer" pasta chicken and polenta slightly burnt alaska I was satisfied/satiated before the dessert course, and tried to leave some room but the "slightly burnt alaska" was massive, even to share! The more you got into the layers, the more yummy surprises you found inside, down to the ice cream center. Great staff, food and location. I would definitely come back for another tasting night, or simply for pizza and wine. read more

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This place is definitely expensive for the value which is why i took off one star. aside from that, if you're down for a splurge, the pizza is quite amazing and they have such an interesting and unique menu!!! we got the pear pizza and it was YUMM! not too sweet, well balanced with other flavors on the pizza. Worth it if you pay with InKind here but otherwise i'm not sure i can justify paying almost $50 (including tax + tip) for a pizza. Service was friendly and the store was spacious! read more

An unexpected work lunch with colleagues had me back at this place after my hiatus for 4 years with my work mom. I was pretty excited to come back and give this place another go and see if they upped their game at all. My overall experience was just on the A-Ok side, and here's why. One star removed for how long it actually takes to get your pizza. We ordered right away, starting with two large pizzas and one small. We all noticed it was taking an unusually long time, especially since it was just us and one other table in the whole establishment. I remembered from eating here last time it took a while, but decided I guess you can't rush perfection. We opted to order this time the Funghi Misti, with my boss's suggestion of extra cheese for one of the large pies, and the other was the Bonassola. The clear winner was the Funghi Misti for me. It tasted far superior to the other pies we ate, and the flavors were a balanced, perfect blend. The pizza crust is worth eating and that's exactly what I did. The Bonassola was a bit too salty for me, due to the olives on top, and the spicy kick at the end wasn't really doing it for me. It was overall pretty to look at, but just too much happening in one bite. The small pie was got was the Al Roker, and that was just to me an oily spicy mess. This was just not what I was expecting when naming this after the famous weatherman, although this did cloud my senses. Too much meat and grease; the bottom of the three. For dessert we shared a $14 slice of Michael's Tiramisu that was generous for two people or more in my opinion. This was tasty, but not the best I've ever had. Definitely has an Americanized twist to it, so keep that in mind. The overall vibe in here is very casual and light. The tables are spacious and it's a good place to meet up with friends if you're not in a rush. They do have an outdoor space with wooden tables and umbrellas, so I can see this being packed on a Thirsty Thursday. read more

Came here with my friends and the brick oven pizza was delish! I absolutely loved the pepperoni with the truffle. I wasn't a huge fan of the vodka pie. The smashed potatoes were really good. I would come back for the pepperoni and truffle pie. The service was great and the ambiance was nice. read more

Great little Italian restaurant with fantastic pizzas, fresh from the wood fired oven. The dough is chewy and I even love their crusts. And their salads are better than SweetGreen. Came on a Sunday early evening so it wasn't crowded and the service was pretty fast. Reasonably priced too! read more

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Been coming here for two years. Always had a okay experience and no issues. I was stereotyped once when I first came in and was asked if I was gonna tip my first visit (first time... so no data to run on) but the food was good and I thought next time I'd get a different server and did for the tens of times I came after. Recently I went in on the weekend during dinner hours. I have texture issues so I always modify a sandwich they serve. I HATE BURRATA. Ordered this exact sandwich at least 12 times... Mind you- two days ago I called it in with no problems and picked it up and have MULTIPLE times. But tonight was date night. The First Lady had an attitude and I asked for another person bc I did not want to match her energy. So apparently now you can't substitute anything. Again, texture person here and won't go into any medical history on here. I recommended this place to everyone I know including on my social media channels so I have zero clue why the sudden change... unless there's a more personal reason. The lady who told me delivered the news nicely but considering the timing of things I feel like it was a new convo after I ordered (to-go) thursday with zero problem and she asked me why I do the subs. She was a new hire back in October. So I can't gauge authenticity bc the change came 36 hours after I ordered last. But I suspect she spoke to management about my order. Look- food is good. Sauce ON pizzza is fine- sauce if you ask for it on the side is watery. But if you like to taste the sauce you need extra for pizzas. Sandwiches need more potatoes (4 ain't cutting it). Bathrooms could be cleaner. And overall the staff could be nicer. I have consistently noticed others being treated better when I dine in. And it's not a tipping issue. As somebody who LOVED coming here for the sandwich w my subs I'm annoyed bc she flat out said NO MODIFICATIONS. Never heard of that. People have allergies and other issues. If it's an equally priced substitution I don't know what the problem is. NO SUBSTITUTIONS here! Idk if it was actually the owner saying that but they made it seem that way. If people are paying why can't they get what they want? read more

Fornino- Greenpoint - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been here a few times for lunch pre pandemic and really enjoy their pizzas. I believe they are now only open in the evenings (maybe lunch at weekends?) so on the rare occasion that we found ourselves in Greenpoint in the evening it was an easy pick for us for a quick dinner. The menu has a selection of appetizers, salads and pizzas ranging from very basic to original creations. They also do calzones and have gluten free and vegan options. The room is very pleasant, service is attentive, prices are reasonable, pies are tasty. It's a good solid option if you're in the area and fancy a casual dinner. It's also a good place for larger parties and family groups. read more

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The Bonassola pizza is to die for!! They use taleggio, prosciutto, olives, artichoke, olio santo, red onion, and fresh oregano + fresh mozzarella on this pizza and it is out of this world- my favorite pizza, full stop. I've enjoyed it at the restaurant or via takeout probably 20-25 times and it's just delicious. I've sent lots of people here based on this one pizza- highly recommended! read more

The food was great! The service was very good. Overall, I enjoyed the my experience there .

We came to Fornino to get pizza for our movie night at Skyline Drive-In for Barbie. Pies are handcrafted and wood fired here and the wait time didn't take long. We ordered 4 large pies for $142.63 * Pera E Coppa ($33.00) * Lombardi ($33.00) * Funghi Misti ($31.00) * Tre-Carni ($34.00) Pera E Coppa and Funghi Misti were our absolute favorite. The pear and mixes of cheese with the spicy honey in the Pera E Coppa was full of flavor, it was savory, complex, spicy, and a little sweet. While Funghi Misti was an umami bomb of flavors, if you love mushrooms you will devour this pizza. I loved the combination of arugula and lemon in Lombardi with the salty prosciutto. Tre-carni is a pretty standard meat pie -- it just didn't stand out compared to the others. Next time I come here, I would love to try out more of their third-generation combinations. read more

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I was looking for a place to have lunch with my parents and Paulie Gee's wasn't open, so we tried here. I'm never going to Paulie Gee's again. I ordered the mushroom pizza, and they were happy to leave out the pungent pecorino cheese. My foodie wife enjoyed her eggplant parm, and my parents loved their margheritas. The atmosphere is charming with art deco embossed panels on the high ceiling and beautiful light fixtures made by the owner. The exposed brick gives it an early 20th century industrial feel. Our server was happy to take a picture for my family, but they went above and beyond when I had to take my crying baby out for a walk. When I returned, they had turned the music down so she could sleep. I know Paulie Gee's is a bit of an institution, but I like the pizza, ambience, and price better here. I would highly recommend it if you like wood fired pizza. read more

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I found myself in Fornino unexpectedly one afternoon in Greenpoint. Normally, I obsessively pre-plan my meals out in NYC because I'm terrified of being disappointed from a meal that I spent a ridiculous amount of money on. But today, I was hungry, without a plan, and Fornino seemed good enough. It was far more than good enough. The interior is very inviting, with high ceilings, plenty of seating, and an open kitchen that includes the promised brick oven. The overall decor and ambiance puts you somewhere between nice, sit-down restaurant and casual bite-to-eat -- perfect for the perennially undecided, such as myself. The service was impeccable, although it was hardly a challenge as we were the only table at noon on a Saturday. Nevertheless, our food was brought out quickly and subsequently eaten even quicker because - omg - this lunch was mind-blowing. We split a crispy eggplant sandwich of sorts, which included fried breaded eggplant (something you never want to do at home), some well dressed veggies, and dollop of burrata all wrapped in a repurposed (thin) pizza crust. Believe me, you want to eat this sandwich. For dessert, we split the brick oven French toast with a dollop of ricotta and some fresh blueberries scattered around the plate. Delightful. We devoured the food in silence, paid the check, and thanked the waiter and chefs as we walked out the door, resuming our day with big smiles and full bellies. read more

This pizzeria has been on my list for quite some time, and seeing that they have favorable weekend hours, I decided to give it a try, in addition to an unnamed Yelper who coerced me to come out to Greenpoint and give it a go. The pizzeria is a short walk from the Greenpoint Ave. stop on the G train, which means either unless you live in Greenpoint or Bed-Stuy, you are going to have to switch trains. Me coming from Coney Island, this means I have switch trains with the F train. So it will take a bit of a trek to get going here. I got there just as the restaurant opened, at 12 noon, and while nobody was there, I can forgive that as the restaurant was just opening. The menu has an eclectic number of pies, in addition to their calzones. Asking what is popular, I went with the Al Roker pizza, as my server overwhelmingly suggested it. I also had to go with the larger pie. Go big or go home baby! The pie arrives about 15-20 minutes later (it felt like an eternity, because I was starving), and it is a sharp looking pie. Smoldering out of the oven, with a dense amount of toppings (it comes with hot soppersata, sweet peppers, caramelized onions (which I did not get), tomato sauce, and mozzarella). First off, the crust is amazing. That pillowy, pita bread-like texture, is one of my favorites (this is after all a wood-fired pizza), and it tastes perfect. After that, things get dicey. The soppresata is a bit on the porky side, and aggressively salty, the peppers trying to downplay it somewhat, but the aggressiveness of the meat overtakes the entire pie. Toppings were also sliding off slices, and I deduct points for that. Yes, they stay on as it cools, but it should stay on throughout. It is overall a tasty pie, but I needed several water glasses to get me through this. It was a little disappointing. To prove my server wrong, who initially ordered me the smaller personal pan, I finished the whole thing, and much to my surprise, I did not feel as bad when I finished it as to what I thought I thought was coming. This is likely due to the digestible crust, which allowed things to move smoothly, rather than rush out like Penn Station during rush hour. I would come back and try another pie, but would not rush back immediately, given what I had to do to come here and the price of the pies. read more

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First time and I'll def come back!! Pizza was orgasmic and the service was amazing!! If ya around come here!! read more

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I'm a sucker for good wood oven fired pizza! I've been to this location a handful of times and everything is amazing. Last time we came here after dancing all afternoon at hot honey Sundays! Can't beat a day like that. read more

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Our dinner last night with friends was wonderful! The pizza was outstanding-- built and baked to perfection. The wait staff was great -- very attentive and patient as all 6 of us worked our way through our orders. Highly recommended! read more

Service was slow but kind. Service probably took this from a 4.5 to a 4 :( Broccolini (8/10): very good, I liked the flavor combos, especially the unique addition of the hazelnut with the citrus vinegrette. Could've used a smidge of heat and was generally too expensive for what it was. But all together, tasty. Margherita DOC (9.3/10): I don't remember a marg this hood. Good god. The bitterness from the char worked perfect. My only criticism was my pizza sat there on the counter waiting to be picked up, for about 8 min, so the basil wilted :) also it could've used a bit more cheese, but this is nitpicking. Ultimately, come for the margherita pizza. Good god. read more

Fornino- Greenpoint - a pizza on a plate - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love their Pizza dishes and their atomosphere. I went with my friends on a July 4 day and it was a really great time. read more

My go to place for a really great salad in Greenpoint. We also love their pizza and grilled artichoke. Great atmosphere as well. read more

Fornino- Greenpoint - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered through GrubHub and it never came. They use their own drivers. The man on the phone was rude and nasty. Told me it was delivered. I never got it and he said too bad and he hung up on me. GrubHub refunded my money. First and last time ordering from them. read more

The good is excellent and unique. Nice ambiance for a date night. Prices are reasonable

Pizza was burnt and so paper thin I'm sure I'd have had to eat an entire large pie single-handedly to feel satiated. I get that it's a wood fired oven but the base was literally charred to the point it was inedible. Sauce was sweet, cheese was salty, basil was basily. I wouldn't have it again. read more

Wonderful service with an intimate setting. Lombardi was phenomenal, the prosciutto was tooooo good. My friend loves this spot because of their gluten free crust. It's all too good. read more

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Loved this place! The food was amazing and the patio was gorgeous. Management went out of their way to accommodate us with a toddler. Highly recommend and the highlight of our trip to NY. read more

Why bother with Little Italy when Fornino in Greenpoint shines so brilliantly? And for us proud Brooklynites, there's no need to venture across the bridge for culinary greatness. Among a plethora of flavors, the Tre-Carni--yes, I may have gone all-in with a large--holds my heart. It's that good; in fact, it even won me over as cold leftovers the next day. Patience to reheat? Not a chance. My Fornino journey has spanned both dine-in and delivery, and trust me, they've nailed it every time. This is no hit-or-miss game--they consistently hit the mark, and that's a victory dance worth savoring. read more

Ah! Didn't realize this place is serving up Brunch, but it is so worth the visit. Their BEC Calzone is unbelievable. I keep going right back to try more dishes and I love it every time. Definitely recommend! read more

Fornino made my New Year's Eve- if you are gluten free, go there now! The pizza was delicious and had, by far, the best crispy crust I have had. Lots of options for toppings, and also cooked separate from the flour covered fire. Arancini was also gluten free and delicious with a kick from the sauce. The artichoke was good but a little difficult to eat. Our waitress was super friendly and happy to chat about the gluten free food, and may have comped us a glass of wine. THANK YOU and we will certainly be back for pizza again soon! read more

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Absolutely superb. Everything we ordered was perfect. I want to come back soon to eat all the things on the menu we didn't order. The staff are delightful. The pizza is truly excellent. The kale salad is perfect. The eggplant parmigiana is fantastic. The burrata and pumpkin incredible. The prices are very reasonable. This has got to be Brooklyn's best kept secret. And room is great too. It's spacious. The lighting is very good. The noise levels are perfect so conversation is possible. It's such a great find !!! I can't wait to return. (If you drink alcohol tho, you might want to check the menu. I think it's just beer and wine.) You will have a great time. They really know what they're doing here !!!! Congrats to all involved. And thank you for such an amazing meal. read more

I've been coming here for years for their amazing pizza aand dinner menu, but recently just tired their new lunch menu and it definitely did NOT disappoint! The wood-fired oven works wonders on their lunch menu. The Sec Calzone (spinach, egg, cheese w/everything spice) , wood-fired French Toast and the flavorful Butternut Squash & Wilted Greens sandwich were exceptional! The bread for all the dishes is made fresh to order in their wood-fired oven and is INCREDIBLE!!!! Each bite was a testament to their mastery of the craft. Great food and a welcoming atmosphere make this place a true standout. The service was top-notch, adding to the overall great experience. This is definitely my new go-to lunch spot and new weekend brunch spot! Can't wait to try more of their lunch and bruncy items soon! Highly recommend!!! read more

We walked from Williamsburg through a storm to get here... and it was worth it! Fornino has vegan cheese and their pizzas are both creative and delicious. They also accept reservations. We made one for 9:30 because I knew I'd be hangry by that point, after some early cocktail-partaking. I used to be a customer way back in the old Bedford Avenue days. Their vegan option was to leave off the cheese, like most places over a decade ago, and their crust and sauce were so good, I was OK with that. But now, things are so much better because they have vegan cheese! I discovered this at a phenomenal Yelp Elite event held here a couple years back and have been vowing to go back ever since. Coming in from the storm, Fornino was not unlike a warm cozy hug, with its lambent interior beckoning. Ordered up a decent glass of Sangiovese and a spinach pizza, which, given the late hour, arrived in minutes (freshly cooked in the wood burning oven). The spinach pizza is a sight to behold, with its pile of fresh green baby spinach leaves, pine nuts and a glistening drizzle of truffle oil. I devoured the pizza, appreciating both the char of the crust and salty chewiness of the vegan mozz (the truffle oil adds perfect umami and unctuousness to the healthy spinach leaves). Next go around, I'll try one of their saucier pies, as this one is a white pie. I would have ordered 2 pizzas but knowing me I would have left the box of leftovers to some lucky stranger in a bar. I'll admit that Pauly Gee is my #1 (they have a dedicated vegan menu with a couple different vegan cheese and even cashew-based ricotta options), but they don't accept resos (I love that I can make quick reservations through Yelp) nor do they do a Yelp Waitlist, therefore you have to do the old school leave your name thing and wait around. I'm just not always up for that. read more

Now i understand why this place is so busy. I put an order in and it said at least 30 minute waiting time, but never assume until you walk into the business and see how it's pumping pizza left and right, front desk phone never stopped ringing, and a line of take out/delivery order. This made me pretty excited since seeing this sight really set my expectation high up. So we ordered the al rocker with kale salad. This is great because it was an awesome restaurant week deal for all the food at $20.21. Surprisingly the pizza was still good even when it was sitting in the car for half an hour. The dough was chewy and delicious. Hopefully they will have indoor dining soon to taste the true quality of their famous wood fire pizza. read more

Fornino- Greenpoint - Al rocker and kale salad - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Definitely recommend. Super friendly and helpful staff. Food was great for a leisurely lunch. Has wifi available. Nice decor as well. Will be back here for sure. read more