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    Forno Santo

    4.2 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Anna L.

    Great new dinner spot in downtown Tulsa. This restaurant feel like a big city restaurant, because all the dinner slots were taken (lol) we had a reservation for 7:45 and when we entered this place was absolutely packed. We waited a bit for a table which is chill and we're seated within 10 minutes. I got the limoncello spritz which is always a good option. I will say I would like to see a bigger cocktail menu in the future. Moving on to the food, we started off with the whipped ricotta and it was fantastic. We moved on to the Caesar with kale and it was very healthy tasting which I did enjoy. Now the pastas, solid. For the price, I am not made at it. Is it the best pasta I've had in my life... no, but I would come back for those dishes again. The tiramisu literally comes out family style and our server scooped it up table side making it the perfect end to the night. As a whole, you go to Forno Santo for good food, but stay for the vibes. It's a perfect date night spot and we will be back!

    Private room
    Jahaziel H.

    Forno Santo is downtown's newest Italian restaurant located in Santa Fe Square. I came here for lunch with friends. They have limited inside seating during lunch time, only having the pizza parlor open, and with the patio also being an option. You order at the counter, and then bring your food out. It was a bit hot, so we chose to sit inside. The young gentleman that helped us was attentive, helpful and accommodating. I wish I could remember his name. He even gave us a tour of the dinner area as well as the private room. The lunch menu has an assortment of starters, soup & salad, pasta, sandwiches, and pizza. I had the Tuscan kale Caesar salad. It's one of the best salads I've ever had. I also got the Spicy Boy pizza and really enjoyed it. I saw some reviews complaining about the pizza being burnt. My curiosity peaked, turns out, a purposeful "burnt" bottom--known as leopard spotting or char--is a deliberate technique meant to enhance flavor and texture. Known as the "Neapolitan" Standard--high-heat ovens (like wood-fired or stone ovens) rapidly cook the dough, intentionally causing small black spots. This creates complex bitter and toasted notes that balance the sweetness of the sauce and the richness of the cheese. I didn't mind the charring, but my friends have mixed reviews. It's definitely one of those polarizing preferences.

    Spaghetti with gluten free noodles and sausage
    Mariah M.

    So tasty! I never took a picture of my drink, but I ordered the basil gimlet and it was phenomenal! They do have a gluten free pene that they can use for their pastas, so I ordered the spaghetti and added the sausage to it! Service was absolutely incredible and the ambiance was gorgeous!! Me and my friends sat inside but I will definitely be back for the outside seating! It was so pretty!!

    Bolognese
    Debra K.

    If the nervous jitters had been taken care of (the place has only been open two weeks), this would be a five star review. First of all, our server was amazing. (She said it was her first night there too but she had been called over from one of the other McNellie's restaurants. She is a gem and the group is lucky to have her.) Some of the other staff looked a little scared. I started with a Hugo Spritz. It took a while to get our drinks but we were actually waiting for our third so it wasn't a big deal. Once we all were there, we ordered the whipped ricotta. So good. It's a large serving and we could have used a bit more bread. Our server suggested we try a few things and just eat family style. We started with the chopped Italian salad which was huge and was plenty for three. We ordered the margherita pizza, the Bolognese, and lasagna. The pizza was delivered first and was not piping hot but was delicious. The lasagna came out pretty immediate along with an order of chicken parm. We pointed out the mistake (that it wasn't Bolognese) and our server, expediter, and a manager were all sooo apologetic. (BTW, I don't think this was our server's fault.) We got to keep the parm to try. The Bolognese arrived and was totally addictive. The lasagna is not traditional and is served in an inventive way. It was great, too. The chicken parm was more than acceptable and the spaghetti was interesting (in a good way). Needless to say, with four LARGE entrees and only three people, we were stuffed. We took a large sack of leftovers home. I would totally order family style again. Servings are huge. We didn't even think about dessert but we saw the tiramisu being dished out table side. Interesting idea and it looked delicious. Definitely would return. The interior is stellar. We all commented on how we could imagine we were in NYC or Chicago. Give it a try!

    Limone Spritz
    Mika H.

    This place is so chic, and I hope next time we try it, some of the kinks are worked out. Drinks and service were great. Whipped ricotta was sweet but good, just needed more bread alongside. Pizzas were good but needed longer in the oven. Pasta was a mixed bag- the pork jus dish was delicious, the carbonara was very bland, and the Lazagna was a cool concept but was slightly burnt and needed more sauce because it was pretty dry. I will agree with another reviewer that it is extremely loud. The five of us barely had a conversation because you really can't hear yourself think. I will ask to sit outside next time. High hopes for our next visit!

    Bolognese with whipped ricotta.
    Zack P.

    We ate here after my daughter graduated from TU. Glad we came here! The bread is fantastic and I don't know if they do something to the butter with that bread but it's delicious. We had the spicy sausage pizza, carbonara and two orders of bolognese. All the pasta is made fresh in house every day, you can't go wrong with that. I can't put into words how happy all of us were with everything. We will definitely be back!

    Sausage pizza
    Grayson G.

    This place was very fancy, and it was good. It had a great atmosphere and good service. The food was amazing and our server was nice. If you want good pizza, come here.

    Limoncello martini
    Rachel P.

    The bread may have been the best bread I've ever had: chewy, full bodied but light and a toasty char around the edges. Whipped ricotta was a bright start to our meal. Chicken parmigiana is my standard order and this one did not disappoint. The pasta alongside was a fresh delight with thin slices of garlic throughout. The pistachio cheesecake was an unusual take on this dessert and a perfect end to a fabulous dinner.

    Wagyu Bolognese
    Lane E.

    My wife and I took our toddler and newborn to an early dinner and sat outside. The service was great and so was the atmosphere. We got Whipped Ricotta to start, Wagyu Bolognese, Chicken Parmesan, and Carbonara. I would highly recommend the Wagyu Bolognese and the Chicken Parmesan. We never order Chicken Parmesan, but did because it looked so good and it ended up being our favorite dish. We'll definitely be back to try more, including their pizza.

    Kale Caesar salad

    Good service, good food, good ambiance! we shared the tuna crudo and whipped ricotta to start. Kale Caesar was delicious. Pastas were awesome. Will return.

    Marcus P.

    They give you less for more. Let me explain. Keep this mind: Country Italian Chic. I kept it simple ordering the pizza; looking to return to order the Branzino (which is wild caught by the way-good job). Get the pizza right, get the rest right...so I'm thinking. Ordered the margarita pizza. Came out with ten minutes. First bite: tasted burnt. Wondering why I flipped the slice over and there it was...exactly what I tasted. Now I'm familiar with US Italian restaurant and by no means expect the exact same quality of cooking, ingredients, as it I was in Italy...but there could be somewhat remotely an inkling of a thought that considers burnt food unlikely not only Italy but also unfit for human consumption. In what culinary world other than in BBQ does burnt go well with food? Country Italian Chic! Now to be fair, the server, questioned the food and told her it tasted burnt. She said, that's how they cook the pizzas. No argument. Check please!

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