There's an exceptional Chinese Restaurant next-door, and I've been walking past Forno Napoli for the past few years, and always wanted to try it. I took my son there for lunch the other day, and we were warmly welcomed by the owner, who as it turns out, I knew from his previous restaurants stops. I hadn't seen him in about 15 years, but I recognized him instantly. Great service, polite and courteous staff, and delicious fresh food, are my initial reactions. I was surprised how good the San Franco pizza was! I also had a bowl of Pasta Fasola which was outstanding. I live in the city of Buffalo between Delaware and Elmwood and there are many pizza places around here, plus, I grew up on Bocce on Bailey pizza. However, the Forno Napoli pizza now ruins all others for me. I have never been to Italy, but I imagine this is what pizza is like there. Authentic and fresh. I'm taking all 3 of my kids back there tonight. Trying their salads and pasta as well. This place was very busy on a weekday at 4pm, so it is not a secret. It is also not cheap. You are paying for the quality of the food, and it is worth it. read more

Forno Napoli - San Franco Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time and finally made it in! There's menus at the counter and you can take your own seat. When you're ready to order, head up to the counter. After ordering, head back to your seat and the will bring you your food when it's ready. My friend had the meatball sandwich (napoletana panini). It looked fantastic. But when I asked his rating, he gave it 6/10 stars. However, I wouldn't trust anyone who doesn't like cheese so take it with a grain of salt I was torn between the Bianca and Quattro pizza so I asked the kind man at the register for his suggestion; he said the Bianca is more popular so I went with that. I enjoyed my pizza, although I wouldn't order this one again. I do want to say that it is pricey but you will get a very big pie of great quality. The dough was excellent! It was actually my favorite part and I've never said that about any pizza! Atmosphere is extremely casual. There's fruit infused waters to have and you go and grab them yourself (back right corner). But you can order bottles of soda, alcohol, etc. Also in the back right corner are small pizza boxes for leftovers you can grab if needed. When you cash out, be sure to enter your phone number for the rewards program! read more

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Wow. Hands down some of the best pizza we've had. We ordered the San Felice Pizza -- San Marzano tomatoes, house-made sausage, sweet and spicy peppers, onion, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil -- and it was absolute perfection. The flavors don't compete... they melt together into one big, perfect masterpiece. The peppers leaned sweet (no real heat), which made them the ideal companion to the delicious sausage. And that sausage? Made in-house and seasoned beautifully, with the perfect amount of fennel -- enough to give it that classic Italian character without overpowering the pie. Perfection! The buffalo mozzarella added creamy richness, the basil kept everything bright, and the San Marzano tomatoes were clean and balanced. We love pizza in all its forms -- New York style and Napoli alike -- but there is something about the rustic goodness of true Neapolitan pizza that has a special place in my pizza-loving heart. That airy, soft center and char-kissed crust from the wood-fired oven is magic. The use of such fresh ingredients makes Forno Napoli my favorite pizza on NY so far - authentic and intentional. There is a lot of love and pride in everything from the handmade crust to all of the toppings. They also serve a garlic butter and cheese dipping sauce for the crust -- indulgent and completely unnecessary in the BEST possible way. That blistered crust dipped in that sauce? Unreal. The cheese? Yes, they have the most beautiful wheel of pecorino they hand grate from to make this happen. No green shaker bottles here! We met Felix, the owner, and he was incredibly welcoming. He has such great energy -- warm, engaging, and clearly passionate. You can tell he's the heartbeat behind the recipes and the success of the business. It feels personal. He made us want to share just how great our entire experience was and he certainly made us want to return. Our only regret? We were too full to try another pizza. Do not hesitate. This truly is a slice of heaven. read more

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Our family has been waiting to find a place like this! My husband is originally from NYC and is always on the hunt for good pizza and we were thoroughly impressed and floored at the quality of the food. The owner was so extremely nice as well. Don't forget your desserts on the way out! Delays and tiramisu were fantastic. We will be frequent returners! read more

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Pizzas were fresh out of the brick oven. Delicious crust. Large portion. And chef even allowed my daughter to go in the back to help create our pizzas read more

Forno Napoli - Similar to Margarita with sausage, red sauce - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

DOP - Denominazione di Origine Protetta. It means the Forno brings Italy's ingredients to us! One taste and you know this isn't your typical Buffalo pizza. It's a refreshing departure from our norm. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE our regions pizza but, this pizza is different in a wonderful and delicious way. The DOP experience didn't end with the pizza though as we also had an amazing pasta dish and crisp, fresh salads. Italy in Amherst! Great staff. An all round wonderful dining experience. read more

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We were in the mood for some pizza on our trip to Buffalo, and instead of messing around with what constitutes "Buffalo style" pizza or not, we just decided to punt and go for a well rated pizza place kind of near our hotel. Forno Napoli reminds me a lot of a pizza place I have in my hometown, the huge ovens, the wood and bench seating, use of fresh ingredients, etc. It passes the eye test. The pizza was indeed excellent, and the salad we got with it was fresh and bright. It had just enough char on it, some places go over the limit and it gets bitter. The sauce was very tasty, and the fresh mozz wonderful. No issues there, but holy crap, was it ever expensive! Over 50 bucks for a single pizza and salad is just too far. I definitely recommend this place on taste, but, just don't be surprised at the bill like I was. read more

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Western NY best Pizza!! We went here for the first time today, Had the cheese and hot peppers and olives pizza! Wow, what a masterpiece! The most flavorful pizza in Western NY, Bar None! From the dough to all the Best Fresh toppings, No one is going to beat Forno!!! I thought Extra Extra Pizza had the top spot in my book, but Forno just snatched the top spot!!! Price was reasonable for a large with the topping we had, and they give you a small dipping cup of Fresh olive oil to dip your crust in!!! This also e is to die for!!! I could drink this by the gallon!!! It is so good!!! Forno has set the bar high, You should definitely give it a try!!! Most Buffalo Pizza is sold by the pound and uses white bread dough...Once you try Fornos Fresh dough and toppings, there is No going back to others!!! You'll thank me later!!! This was devestatinly Great!!!! read more

I paid $9.40 for a salad that was the size of a side dinner salad! I asked for 2 different dressings, so that I could try both for future orders, I was charged for xtra dressing but never got it. I did not care for pizza, but I take responsibility for that. I'll never go back again. $51something on a delivery app. What a waste of money!!! read more

Really not understanding the hype here. My cousin chums and I stopped by for a late dinner this past Sunday on our way back from the 9th Circle of Hell aka Niagara Falls, Canada. I knew Buffalo had a pretty legit pizza scene (I love 'best of' lists, and the ones I've seen for pizza around the country routinely highlight a few establishments from Buffalo) so I was eager to take advantage of our location. The first few that spoke to me were unfortunately closed, but this one had insanely high ratings and wasn't closing for at least 45 minutes, so off we went. I know NOTHING about Buffalo but this didn't seem like it was in the main area of the city - this was a newer, gentrified-looking strip mall/shopping complex that seemed to be catering to nearby college kids based on some of the other businesses nearby (which included an Insomnia Cookies and a ramen place - perfect 2am cuisine). Not a negative necessarily, but a college freshman isn't as likely to have my pizza or just general food palate. It was easy to find and we wandered in with plenty of time to spare (more than we thought, given that we saw people ordering food within literally a few minutes of the 8pm closing, so that closing time could be flexible at least for to-go orders?). This was much more casual than I was expecting, which also lends itself to the college kid business model. We went up to the counter and were told that upon ordering someone would bring out our food, but it wasn't a formal wait staff situation at all. Case in point - when my food was ready, an employee opened the door to the outside area and hollered my name so she knew where to go. Later on when we needed a few to-go boxes, I just helped myself to a DIY pile toward the back of the restaurant. Again, this is definitely not a con but if you ARE looking for a more standard Italian pizza/restaurant setup, this might not be your jam. I saw no reason to complicate shizzle and got a Margarita Pie. Honestly, just okay. A big reason for that was the sauce, which (and this is a personal palate preference) had a lot of tomato chunks/slices in it, which is not my favorite. The cheese was fine but they put a ton of garlic seasoning on it, almost like they didn't trust it to hold its own, and honestly gave it more of a Dominos Cheesy Bread vibe than a normal pie. The crust, surprisingly, was the highlight - had a nice char and give to it. It was also a pretty expensive pie, all things considered; I paid about $25 for this, which is more NYC than Buffalo. I did have a slice or two of my cousin chum's clam pie, which was a special on that particular night, and I thought that was significantly better than mine, probably because it didn't rely on the tomato sauce. Would definitely get that again. Maybe the play is something from their pasta section, but I've had significantly better pizza. Given the pizza reputation in this city, I'd look around for another option if I were in the area. read more

Forno Napoli - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I am two for two on restaurants that I've tried this weekend and want to go back again as soon as possible! I had wanted to try this place for a while and the opportunity finally presented itself yesterday. It was so worth the wait. Being a person of Sicilian heritage myself I was amazed at how authentic everything is. I am also going to note that I am gluten sensitive and inquired the day before about what type of flour they used in their dough and if their pasta was imported from Italy. Yes, they do use flour imported from Italy, (and the pasta is imported from Italy as well). I did not have a gluten intolerance reaction at all and left feeling satisfied and wanting more! This place is really all about the pizza. They do have pastas, salads, etc. but the pizza experience is what you're after here - trust me. Having a view of the pizza oven and all that goes into it I could tell they really enjoy what they are doing and they should - they are putting out a fantastic product. Pizza after pizza went by my table and each looked beautiful and smelled amazing. My friend and I split a meatball calzone and let me tell you, the dough was sheer perfection. Dare I say better than my own lol and that's saying something. They serve it with a dish of marinara topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and you can also ask for their special garlic oil that they brush on top of the crust - I suggest you dip your crust in it. So good! After enjoying the calzone, we both got an Affogato made with salted caramel gelato that, you guessed it, is also imported from Italy! If I wasn't impressed already, I was then. I got to sample almost all of the flavors that they had available and ended up taking some pistachio and chocolate gelato home. I cannot wait to make my own Affogato later today using the pistachio. Too bad I don't have Illy coffee beans like they use. I will have to get some. Since my friend had been there a few times before, she recommended a few of the salads that they offer a particular one that is made with bread I cannot wait to try that. I seriously cannot wait to go back, not only was the food amazing, the Service was just as great and with their patio seating I plan on going back for an afternoon Affogato and sitting outside and pretending I am in Italy :-) If you haven't tried this restaurant, you need to go now as fast as you can! read more

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The ingredients are all fresh. They certainly have some very tasty items at this restaurant. The problem is that the menus are a bit old and the prices have changed and when you question the bill then they tell you that the prices have changed and you need to pay the new price which I think is a poor business practice. I'm referring specifically to the wines. You order at the counter and you can eat there or take your food home. read more

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If i had a drop of Italian in me, this might have felt like grandma and grandpa's house. The owner walled around greeting people and chatted with us for a bit. Joey guy. Short but interesting/decent wine list. We are usually sit at the bar people. But there wasnt a bar. However we felt at home at a hight top, people watching. We were impressed before this giant sheet came to our table. Side note: if youre needing some greens--the salad is fresh, perfectly dressed and has little gems on goodness. Pizza. Best we've had a long time. I think it has the slight edge for Brite Smith. So perfectly seasoned. Simple sauce. This crust either is a family tradition or they worked ages on perfecting it. And obey gooey melted cheese. Plus the whole Calabria chili's made us very happy. read more

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This spot blew us away!!! You order at the counter but then the service and food is still incredible. So for a less fancy Italian vibe, this is the spot. The pizzas are huge so be warned but we couldn't pick just one so we still got 3. The garlic sauce is chefs kiss. The wine was good and we had an amazing time. Can't wait to come back! read more

Forno Napoli - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Overall this place is good. My friends chose a better meal than I did so I would recommend the pizza and paninis if you're eating here. My dish was the chicken and it just wasn't what I expected. Not sure why I thought it would be more like a chicken Francais type dish but this was roasted chicken in an oil/lemon sauce. It was good but I just don't really like bone-in chicken. Pizza was 5/5, totally Italian style and delicious. The panini was also really delicious looking! Salad was very fresh and also had a good dressing! read more

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I don't know why, but I have a problem reviewing Forno Napoli. My inner voice tells me I should go back and eat more pizza, before I make an official statement. I need to be sure that this is actually my favorite pizza in town so far. My excitement is very cautious and under control. I ordered a classic, San Franco. It was love at first sight and first bite. The pie was huge. I've never seen a Napoletana style pizza this large. It was beautiful! The dough was satisfyingly crispy and chewy at the same time. Oh! ... and cheese, just perfect! The chopped pepperoni was good, but maybe there was just too much of it. I didn't see any bottles of olive oil around, but the pizza came with a small container of garlicky olive oil with parmesan. It's actually my favorite Italian dressing. We also ordered Macaroni Al Forno which came with very fresh House Salad. My advice, be hungry before visiting or ordering from Forno Napoli. The restaurant is a very casual, and 'kids' friendly. The location close to the university and student housing means that all restaurants and businesses in this particular plaza must be geared towards them. Picnic tables? Why not! I would have preferred something a little different, but, then again, I like the way they operate. Ordering and paying in advance at the counter was convenient. Everyone who worked there was very friendly. The owner visited our table several times, which was unusual. He wanted to know if we liked the food. Normally I would feel uncomfortable, but this time, surprisingly, it wasn't so bad. I was just feeling happy and glad we finally had the chance to try this place read more

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This was the best experience I've ever had. A little different than ordering from here... we became the chefs with a pizza making experience. 10 of our friends had the best time learning about the Italian pizza making skill, making dough, spreading the dough, building our pizza and then cooking it in the wood fired oven. We laughed and laughed so much. Thank you to Rick!!!! We had an absolute blast and the pizza was soooo good! We did this August 2024 and my friends still talk about how great of a night this was! I had to come back on yelp to share how great this place is! Oh and we're still talking about how delicious the gelato was too! read more

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Great location, ample parking, great service and food. First time here with friends and we were all very happy with our experience. We do wish they had some comfy chairs instead of just benches. My friend had a pillow in her car to bring in, so that's our only suggestion. Some people would rather have cushioned chairs instead of benches. I bet some people don't eat in because of that. Overall would recommend read more

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Delicious! My wife and I were staying nearby while visiting the Buffalo area, and noted that Forno Napoli had great reviews. We shared a salad and pasta dish, which was more than enough for both of us, and it was excellent. The salad was fresh, with very tasty Italian dressing. The pasta was hot and had the perfect amount of sauce (Olive oil, garlic, etc.). All employees were very nice and provided great service. I prefer sitting and ordering at restaurants, but this establishment is not set up like that ... You order at counter and then sit and wait for your food. That's not my preferred style, but I'd definitely return for the food quality. read more

Cozy spot with the best Italian in the area by far! The chicken parm panini hits just right -- perfectly cooked chicken, just the right amount of sauce, and golden toasted bread. A little on the pricey side, but totally worth it. Lovely area in Buffalo, too -- can't wait to come back! read more

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Of course we needed a pizza fix after being out of town. We never had pizza from here, and I can kick myself. After getting over the sticker price, because they are pricey I went ahead and ordered. Let me begin with their pizza sauce, it may be the best ever. I lean towards sweet sauces, but their pizza sauce tasted so fresh, flavorful just gave very much authentic!!! The wood fire pizza crust was cooked to perfection. We are big fans of thin crust pizza and this did not disappoint. Their menu has so many options, I can't wait to get through it all! We ordered the lasagna pizza, San felice pizza, bistecca alla pizzaiola panini and panzanella salad with a citrus vinaigrette. Each pizza was a flavor bomb. The fresh basil and wild oregano so good with fresh buffalo mozzarella, yum! The meatballs again just packed with flavor. Pepperoni was crispy! The steak in the panini combo with the San marzano tomatoes, wild oregano and aged provolone hit the spot. The steak was cooked perfectly melted in your mouth, topped with all that goodness in between toasted bun!! And the citrus vingererrte was drinkable! Don't be like me when seeing the prices, I understand now! We ordered door dash, food came timely and hot read more

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I went to Catania, Sicily on our Mediterranean cruise and we went to a Sicilian restaurant for authentic wood Fire pizza, which was very good. I'm not gonna lie, Forno Napoli pizza is way better than Sicilian Barrique pizzeria. Definitely try Forno's pizza for authentic Sicilian wood fire pizza !! read more

Forno Napoli - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The pizza and pasta fagioli soup ( sp ) were both delicious. We got a white pizza with ricotta, and the ricotta was different than any I have ever had. It was silky and smooth and absolutely delicious . I will definitely order it again I wasn't a big fan of the bench seating, but being so close to UB, it makes sense. The one thing they could improve on was not bringing out the soup and the pizza within a minute of each other. We finished the soup to make more room on the table for the pizza, but that allowed the pizza to cool down. It would have been even better piping hot read more

One of the best pizzas in Buffalo!! Neapolitan style, margherita all the way. Love their garlic dipping sauce. Their vongole pasta was alright, wish we tried the calzones instead! read more

We were in the neighborhood looking for an authentic Italian pizza joint, and that's how we found Forno Napoli. We ordered the San Franco pizza and added sausage - wowza! The flavors were spot on. Everything hit the mark with a perfect balance of fresh and savory. Not greasy like some pizzas can be, just clean, delicious bites from start to finish. The garlic butter on the side? Total game-changer. It brought out the flavors without overpowering them, just added that extra touch. This is exactly what you'd hope for in a New York pizza. New York knows how to do it right, and Forno Napoli absolutely delivers. Hands down, one of the best pizzas we've ever had. Highly recommend! And if you order online from their website you get a 5% discount. read more

Forno Napoli - San Franco Pizza with sausage - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Have been coming here to Forno Napoli for over five years. Order at the counter and your food is delivered to your table. Consistently excellent flavors, high quality ingredients, and generous portions. Don't even think twice about coming here, just do it! Staff is always welcoming. Hats off to owners Felix (James) and Rick for creating a little bit of Naples Italy right here in WNY. read more

Service and food presentation is top notch. Have tried the menu and every single thing is delicious. Inside is chilly near door in colder months read more

Really really great pizza!! Rick was very personable and gave us good tourist information too. Highly recommend.

Came here for my bday because of the high star reviews and it was okay. Service was friendly and top notch for a Friday evening. I had the classic margherita with my kiddos and it was tasty, the cheese was melty but since we had the same type of pizza at Romeo & Juliet's and Jay's Artisan pizza within the week it was not as amazing if I were to compare. We saved room for dessert (gelato) and that was good as well but not wow. Plenty of seating inside if you plan on having a pizza party. I guess I was expecting something a little more intimate like R&J's but it was casual dining with a game on the giant flatscreen and huge paper towel rolls on every table for the messy eaters (aka: kiddos). read more

I really love this place. The food is delicious and the owners are generous and friendly. This is my go to place to take visiting friends and family. read more

My BIL mentioned his buddy had a restaurants while back. I Was looking for a place for coworkers and I to go eat some carbs, relax, and vent lol. I remembered hearing of his place so we went and IT WAS SO GOOD!! Prices were a little, whoa, at first but when you realize what you get... wow! I ordered the Spaghetti alle Vongole (basically pasta with clam sauce) but it was alllllll clams!! Definitely got my moneys worth. It was in a delicious citrus garlic sauce too. My friends had some pasta roll up thing and it was huge, also had a large plate of spaghetti with meatballs, a giant panini. Everything looked so good. I saved my leftovers and it was just as good the second time around. The atmosphere was very laid back, family style. Be prepared it isn't your typical restaurant where a server comes to your table. You order up front, along with your drink then find a table. So if you're looking for something more formal, this isn't it. Nonetheless, the Service was speedy and servers were friendly. We had gotten there when it first opened but by the time we left it was busy and we had a chance to see a bunch of the pizzas they made ordered by others. I Will definitely be back to try those!! read more

Forno Napoli - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Pizza is so delicious. Great Italian style. Customer service is also very good! Will 100% be coming back. read more

We were for some spot for locals and a place which serves other than standard American food. And we found the perfect place. Very Italian, certified Napoli Pizzas. Huge portions, delicious food. So their 1 pizza is good for 2-3 people along with a salad. You need to enter find a place to sit and then go upto the counter to order. It is a family run restaurant and they serve with care. Freshly made dough and high quality ingredients! Portions are exceptionally huge. Cheers! read more

The ingredients are ok, and some dishes are ok as well. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. The menus are clearly outdated, and the prices listed are misleading. When the bill comes and you question the discrepancy, you're told the prices have changed and are expected to pay more than what was presented. That's not just inconvenient--it's deceptive and reflects a lack of basic business integrity. Go Bills, Go Guadagna No Go for Napoli. read more

The people...the service...the atmosphere are wonderful BUT the food is incredible! Best pizza I've ever had!! I'd fly up with a buddy to grab one and then fly back...it's that good!! Thanks!! read more

Forno Napoli - Amazing franco pizza pie - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Soooooo good. This pizza is amazing. Whenever we are in town we come by. Love the hot honey special and we add pepperoni. The garlic dip for the crust, which is so soft and yummy, is to die for. Run, don't walk, there. read more

We were passing through Buffalo and decided to stop in for dinner! What a fabulous decision! The food was superb and absolutely delicious! We had the Napoletana Panini and the spaghetti with clams in a white olive oil clam sauce. The clam sauce was perfection and the seasonings were explosive! What was equally impressive was the garden salad that preceded the meal. Again the home recipe salad dressing was so delicious, we asked for additional bread to soak up the remaining dressing. On a final note, even the water was deliciously refreshing. They had two jugs of flavored waters. One with Orange & Grapefruit, the other was Orange only. Hospitality and service was family friendly and top notch all the way through the ordering experience, food service, table follow up and ending with a visit by chefs/management. Buon Appetito !! read more

Had to come back for more soup This has got to be the best soup town Don't let the size of the soup bowl scare you. You'll be able to put every spoonful down Bon appetit read more

Forno Napoli - Zupoa Di Giorno - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

With fast and friendly service I got my dinner salad and my aglio arrostito e pomodorini pasta dish.It was garlic, cherry tomato, basil and olive oil, hot and tasty. They serve pasta, pizza, chicken, calzones, salads and paninis. Lots of free parking on the premises read more

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With speedy service and a smile I received my Napoli calzone.It had tomatoes, ricotta cheese and fresh mozzarella, it was hot but a Lil overcooked for my taste.They also serve pizza. Panini, chicken and pastas. Plenty of parking in their lot. read more

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