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    Special sausage and broccoli rabe
    Rama S.

    Walked in on a saturday and had one of the best dinners. We love Dipasquales and have been wanting to try out their "speakeasy" which is opened later. I absolutely loved it!! When you walk in, it looks like a random place but when you walk all the way to the back theres the restaurant. Its small area maybe 20 tables. The food was absolutely incredible. Very light, delicious, fresh. The service was good. The chef even made the effort to visit each table and check-in. You can see the pizza's being made. The pizza is thin and crispy. Fried artichokes were so flavorful. Sausage so good. Even the drinks were 10/10. I usually skip dessert but this one... unbelievable. Pricing js very reasonable. We cant wait to come back!!

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    Chase S.

    Forno is such a vibe! The speakeasy atmosphere is absolutely beautiful inside--warm lighting, stylish decor, and the perfect balance of cozy and chic. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We tried the Margherita pizza and the vegan pizza, and both were delicious! I added pepperoni on one side (because why not?) and it hit the spot. The crust was perfectly crisp with just the right chew. The drinks were amazing--creative, balanced, and full of flavor. You can tell the bartender really take pride in his craft. If you're looking for a place that's equal parts laid-back and upscale with great food, drinks, and energy, Forno Speakeasy is it. Highly recommend!

    Erin B.

    I've been to Forno twice now, once just for drinks, once just for food (one day I need to go for both) and had a wonderful time both times! Really attentive staff and a great ambience as a neon-lit speakeasy that's a mix of casual and up scale. This time around we ordered the Arancini (presentation out of this world), N'Duja Potatoes, and broccolini. I'm usually an appetizer and entree person, my eyes don't usually go to sides, but the potatoes and broccolini (particularly the broccolini) were my favorites that night! The broccolini was so well seasoned, roasted so it had the perfect crisp, and overall so good I am still thinking about it.

    Sweet and spicy Calabrian pizza
    Dwayne J.

    Great speakeasy if you don't pay attention you will get lost. My friend and I were hungry after playing pickleball and decided to give forno a try. Located at a run down di Pasquale's building If you're not paying attention you could easier Miss It. You'll get greeted by the mannequin lady that will scare you but after you walk past the curtains you're welcomed to a low lighting pick your spot dining area. Our waiter was friendly and offered our menu immediately. My friend and I both ordered the espresso martini to start. For $12 It was decent. It's not the best I've had in Baltimore. Next was the sweet and spicy Calabrian pizza. This was actually very spicy and the peppers are a bit overwhelming the fig does add a nice sweetness to It but honestly that's all you taste. I also ordered an old fashioned that I wasn't a fan of. Overall I'll be back

    Dessert menu (5/2025)
    Ren H.

    Everything here was delicious! The restaurant is behind the red curtain when you walk inside the deli shop. It's dimly lit creating an intimate setting. We ordered cocktails to start - a Sicilian Mai Tai for me and Spicy Margarita for my partner. They were both very good. For food, we shared everything we ordered - Arancini, Broccolini, Fried Artichokes, and the Wild Mushroom & Arugula pizza. The pizza was full of veggies and I loved the caramelized onions in it. All the dishes we had were really good. We also ended up sharing the Affogato with pistachio ice cream and an Amaro Nonino. It was my first time trying both. I enjoyed the Affogato and the Amaro Nonino was ok to me but at least my friend enjoyed it. All around, the food and drinks were pretty top notch. Service was good too and attentive. I'm so glad we checked out this fun pizza speakeasy!

    Jasmine M.

    I'm so excited for this new speakeasy like concept in the old DiPasquales location. The entrance isn't too hard to find, but it's fun to open the door and find yourself in this cute vibey Italian restaurant in the back. Parking around the area is not bad. Our server had great recommendations on what we should get. We really enjoyed their cocktails and got some spritzes and espresso martinis! We ended up getting the Cacio e Pepe ravioli to start which we really enjoyed. We got the mushroom pizza and the goat which were both amazing! Ended up having some leftovers for 3.

    Kelly L.

    Been patiently waiting to stop into Forno since it opened and I'm happy to have finally made it. The restaurant is cute, tucked in the back, it's small and intimate. It was a Saturday night and super busy so was a bit disappointed in how long it took to get any service (we sat down at a open table, didn't know if we were to be seated). The espresso martini was yummy, I love lemon in my espresso. Definitely will be back to give their food a try!

    Scooch
    Vivien K.

    Visited this charming spot, formerly DiPasquale's, which has now transformed into a speakeasy. I really enjoyed everything I had! It was quite packed, but we got lucky--there was one table left, so no wait for us. They offer a great variety of cocktails. My husband had the Old Fashioned, which was delicious, and I opted for something bubbly. They also have an excellent wine selection, so we'll definitely be back to explore that next time! For appetizers, we shared the meatballs, which were fantastic with the ricotta underneath. The only downside was that they came out a bit cold, but the flavor was outstanding, so no big deal--they're likely still working out a few quirks. We also had the Caesar salad, which was well-proportioned and delicious. Next, we shared the Scooch pizza, and I loved the authentic brick oven taste. The only thing I would have changed? Adding tomato sauce--it would have taken it to the next level! For dessert, we shared the vanilla gelato, which was tasty. The only issue I noticed was the ventilation; we sat near the open kitchen, and I found myself coughing a bit from the smoke. Service was good overall, though a bit slow at times, especially between finishing our meal and ordering dessert. It seemed like there was some confusion, so I imagine they're still ironing out the details. Overall, I'm thrilled to welcome Frono to the neighborhood--such a great use of the space! I can't wait to come back and try their arancini.

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    Giliane L.

    Forno nailed the trifecta -- bomb food, cozy vibes, and super friendly service The pizza was so good, the meatballs were packed with flavor, and the cocktails were perfection. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

    Fried artichokes
    Bridget L.

    The vibe in the restaurant was very upbeat, the live music was fun and the lighting set a good mood (if you can't already tell from the photos). The staff were all very friendly and had great recommendations for us! The entrance was simple to find but still had a fun vibe walking through the deli, so I wouldn't worry about having to search around for a door or anything. We heard great things about the fried artichokes and can confirm they lived up to the hype, the Cacio e Pepe sauce was paired perfectly with them and was a great first time trying fried artichoke! The pizzas were creative, we got the goat and blueberry brie, I would never have thought of either combo but they went so well! The arincini was delicious as well, I don't have much to go off of with these as they were also new to me. The drinks were also delicious and reasonably priced for how good they were!

    Arancini
    Alice L.

    Food: Apps - arancini (feel like every Italian rice ball I've ever tried is dry - this is not! served with a delicious sauce, and nicely sliced for easy sharing), broccolini (nicely charred), and polpette (giant meatballs). Pizzas - scooch (tasty) and goat (LIFE CHANGING). Desserts - zeppole (I'd describe this as a croissant with a little cream and few strawberries; not my fave), affogato (espresso over a scoop of ice cream, simple and delicious), flourless chocolate cake (delicious, though small). Service: Friendly, attentive, recommended the wine based on our preferences. Ambiance: You walk through the old DiPasquale's store front and behind the curtain is an intimate, dimly lit speakasy. Bottles of wine displayed on the wall.

    Burrata
    Christin M.

    I'm so glad to have something going on in the old Dipasquale's space! I walked over to Forno on a recent Thursday and once inside I was greeted by an empty room. The space that was formally used for cashier checkout now has a vespa and a mannequin. You have to proceed through a curtain to enter the dining room. It's a cozy, casual, and dimly lit space with an open kitchen and bistro tables and high tops. The menu includes appetizers and pizza. They also have cocktails, wine, and beer. I had the burrata salad (excellent!) and the scootch pizza (also good). The burrata was fresh as was the arugula and the balsamic dressing was flavorful. Looking forward to trying more from the menu!

    Meat balls and drinks. Cheers!
    Christopher S.

    Worth the hype and very intimate. Great for lowkey dates or seeing your ex. High Life and pizza can never go wrong. The real spotlight was the meatballs. Whoa! The service is very attentive.

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    The pizza oven is as good as it ever was with a new, trendy vibe and excellent cocktails. Terrific.

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    Such a great experience. The food was incredible, very cool vibe, and everyone was super nice. Would definitely recommend!

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    Atmosphere and pizza are both fantastic! Love to see the old DiPasquales location getting new life like this!

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    Awesome food, cocktails, and atmosphere. The pizza is out of this world. Domenico is the man

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