Ristorante Al Forno's

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239 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-2017
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

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(801) 359-6040
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In that day, i passing by with my wife to visit Temple Square and just at few block's to east i sow this...

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I had the Al Forno's pasta. It was described as a meat and 4 cheese pasta stack with a ""light"" tomato sauce. Lets start with the sauce, my very first impression was watered down...

Good Italian 6/30/2004

While not as cheap as it used to be, Al Forno's is a great restaurant. The service is a little lacking, but the food is great. They have wonderful spinach salad and roquefort dressing; for appetizers, the clams and the mozarella are also quite good. I would suggest avoiding the lasagna and pizza, but most other pasta dishes are spectacular. My favorites are the tortellini pesto and the linguini fradiavlo. Bolognese and pepperoni are good, as well. Good for groups or dates. Pros: relatively cheap, good Italian food, location more
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Valentines Disappointment 2/16/2004

My fiance and I waited a whole hour for our main course. Our drinks needed refilling and our plates piled up as they were not taken off our table. Our server was not to be seen for the whole hour on the floor, as I only saw her three times, trying to get her attention about our drinks and appetizer. She was unfriendly and unpersonable. The hostess was unprofessional while the busboys flirted with her next to us as we sat right next to the hostess. The room was cold even after they tried to turn the heat on. The food was not worth the hour long wait and the slow service made us late for events after dinner. I can understand being busy on Valentines Day and for a Saturday, but preparing for a slam is common sense, it is as though one cook was in the kitchen. Pros: parking, nice room Cons: , mediocre food more
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Perfect 11/29/2003

When the food is wonderful, the atmostphere is romantic, and the service knows how to be helpful w/out being intrusive, it begs for a perfect rating. Al Forno's is it. My #1 pick for Italian. Pros: food, atmosphere, service more
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First Date 2/20/2003

Food was fabulous, atmosphere was romantic. My first date with my husband could not have been any better. There was something in the air that night or in the wine, and I was swept off my feet and fell in love. The mood was right and the food delicious, we still go many times together or with large groups. Either way I always have a wonderful experience! Pros: Food, Mood, Service more
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REAL Italian in Utah! 2/4/2003

Being a former New Yorker...I would like to say thank you for creating authentic italian dishes at affordable prices, in Utah no less! Pros: Affordable more
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Definitely the BEST Italian! 12/9/2002

Al Forno's is a wonderful Italian restaurant. The fresh pasta and the fresh baked rolls are excellent. I crave them. The nightly specials are always a good pick as well as the Fettucine Picante. It is really rich, but the flavors are well balanced. Anything you order is pretty much gauranteed to please any palate. If you enjoy Italian food then make sure that you don't miss out on Al Forno's. Pros: Inexpensive, Daily Specials Cons: Parking more
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Wonderful! 11/18/2002

I had the tortellini al pesto. It was excellent--the pesto was fresh and had a nice basil taste and had some cream mixed in to give it a nice texture. There was no sauce left over when I had eaten all of the tortellini which is the way it should be. There's noting worse than Italian places that drown the pasta in sauce. The portion was the perfect size. My date had the chicken breast in creamy sundried tomato sauce with mushrooms, green olives, and artichokes, with a side of spinach rice. It was wonderful (I tried it). Try the tiramisu for dessert! The prices were just right and the service was wonderful. Pros: Romantic, Classy, Excellent food more
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better than stoneground 11/8/2002

Al Forno's is hands down, by far the best Italian restaurant of the valley. The service can't be beat and they are always willing to suggest a wine to go with dinner and it always complements your entree. If you want great Italian food DO NOT overlook Al Forno's. more
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Best Italian 10/30/2002

Great food. It is the best Italian Food in Salt Lake. more
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Good food, good price! 9/3/2002

The linguini fradiavolo is an exceptional dish served with prawns - and it has a really spicy kick! Al Forno's serves good Italian food at reasonable prices. Great for take out! Pros: Good food, good for take out Cons: ambience more
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The wine, is devine! 8/24/2002

Al Forno's is both romantic and intimate. Delicate wine and Delicious entree's will leave you wanting to return as soon as possible. It's a perfect atmosphere for both the novice dater as well as the long time couple. Don't miss the oppertunity to visit this charming retaurant. Pros: Romantic, Intimate, Affordable Cons: Not Much Parking, Timley wait more
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Very good! 8/2/2002

Good food, excellent service. I had a great time with my family eating superb italian food. more
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Great Italian 7/30/2002

This is a great locally owned Italian place. Prices are fair and the atmoshpere is really great. more
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Go for the food! 7/25/2002

I love Al Forno's! The food is the best. The service is never consistent--fast/slow, good/bad. Host(ess) can also be a bit prickly. GO FOR THE FOOD! Pros: Great food, excellent variety Cons: inconsistent service, parking more
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Delicious ! ! ! 7/24/2002

This is an excellent restaurant!!! The lasagna is the best as well as the lemonade drinks. The atmosphere is very intimate and comfortable. Great place to eat and not expensive at all! Pros: service, inexpensive, delicious food Cons: parking more
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Consistently good. 7/24/2002

Consistently good service and pleasing dishes; always makes for a satisfying dinner out. more
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The best Salt Lake has to offer 5/22/2002

This restaurant has everything, romantic setting, wonderful service, excellent food, and great prices. Highly recommended! Pros: inexpensive, great food, lovely atmosphere more
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  • The Scene
    Never mind the strip-mall exterior--Al Forno's is stylish inside and buzzing with activity. The ambience is modern and casual. While it can feel a bit crowded, the small booths...

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  • Hours: Sat: 5:30pm-10:30pm, Mon-Fri: 11:30am-10pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Central City
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