Terrible experience and I don't know where to begin. Our server was good. We ordered the chicken parm w/salad and a classic margarita pizza w/mushrooms. It's definitely not the fresh mozzarella I am used to for parm dishes and the pizza. Not to mention the parm dish had a chicken bone, which seem out of place and was part of a whole chicken on it and not a uniform cutlet as a traditional parm dish. The other thing we saw which gave a sour grape for us was a couple that ordered the same chicken dish and the chicken was completely raw. Not to mention the bottle of sparkling water was overpriced. To end the night on a bad note, the bathroom door was stuck and I had knocked on it and yanked on the knob a few times to finally to get it to reopen. I try to tell the person at the bar and their response was a blank stare, I walked out pissed and replied I wouldn't be back at such establishment again. It didn't even deserve a tip in my eyes. read more

Pizza was very good. Service was outstanding thanks to Derrick. Derrick is friendly, upbeat, and attentive throughout our meal.

Went to eat here because in the past is was ok when visited the past few times. This time me and my wife went to eat and got the wood fired pasta with veal meatballs. It didn't taste good to me but I ate it, well fast forward a few hours and it didn't go well. Was sick for hours coming out both ends. I never get sick like that maybe once every 10 yrs and once it was out I felt much better. Not sure what it was but def won't be going back unless it's for drinks and pizza. read more

Best mozzarella sticks I've ever had! Love this place. Food is great. Service could use a little improvement. But overall really good.

If there were half stars it would be 3.5. Ample parking in the plaza, the service was good. There's a card you put up when you want someone to help you and they do come right away. Lack of stars would be the portion vs the price. Prices seem a bit "high" while the portions weren't exactly huge. If you're a pizza lover and like gourmet variety pizza this would be the spot. 5 small meatballs for $16 seemed a bit hefty. I would also have to say the kids menu are priced high too and pasta is al dente so for children it wasn't a big hit for my niece. Overall my sister and I enjoyed it but this place is something I would go once in the blue moon, not a regular basis. They did call the next day to follow up on our reservation and how it was. So that's def great customer service read more

I went for my birthday dinner and was so disappointed. The service was so bad, rude, and was given the wrong food. Waiters wander around without a clue. My friend got locked in the bathroom, a broken lock without making it known in a single stall bathroom? Small portions felt like appetizers for full price meals? None us will be back, save your cash read more

Solid, casual neighborhood Italian parlor. They serve you pizza propped by up large Cento tomato cans and the vibe is very relaxed. The food is solid but service is a bit on the slow side. Entrees took about 15-20 min. Some highlights: 1. Margherita pizza: solid with flavorful sauce and a chewy thin crust. 2. Meatballs: savory with a lightly pan-fried shell in a robust tomato sauce. Definitely recommend. 3. Grilled octopus: Okay but the octopus was slightly tough 4. Arancini: Okay but pretty standard 5. Bibb salad: Meh. The grilled chicken comes on the side but literally just 6 leaves of butter lettuce. Not worth the $14. 6. Arugula salad: Probably one of the better salads with Parmesan, candied walnuts, and arugula served in a wooden bowl. 7. Prosciutto and arugula pizza: Very solid salad on a pizza for those who are not huge cheese fanatics. 8. Roasted cauliflower: It's roasted cauliflower. Period. But a solid veggie side. Service was okay but they did mix up the salad orders. Otherwise, it's a solid lunch option in the area. read more

I had tried Fortina in Yonkers dine-in a few years back and was really disappointed for a number of reasons. I have had occasion to be in the Rye Brook area this week and gave Fortina Rye Brook a shot for take out - three times. I had the Lasagna, the Gnocchi, and the regular pie with meatballs. The Gnocchi was pretty close to perfect in terms of taste. The only complaint I have is according to the menu, it comes with "ragu". Let me put it this way. For the amount of meat they give you, they might as well take the ragu part off the menu. For $22, you basically get gnocchi with sauce (very good sauce). The Lasagna was also very good, but was topped with a slice of cheese that solidified very easily and made it very difficult to cut by the time I opened it up. The "Original Famous Rays" pizza w/meatball wishes in their dreams to come close to the Original Famous Rays. For $16 (near or close to the price of an 18" large pizza in the area), you get a very mediocre perhaps 12" personal pizza with one thin slice of meatball on each slice. Thin crust the way it should be, but very "doughy" tasting and not crisp but kind of soggy with not enough sauce (kinda on the bland side and not very sweet) and not enough cheese. There seems to be a consistently recurring theme at Fortina ... and that is for the money, you do not get a good value given the quantity/portion size. I also had this experience at the Yonkers location with the size of the Baked Ziti for $16. For gosh sakes, it's pasta (could anything be cheaper in terms of cost?), cheese and sauce. I respect Christan Petroni, but he has had several years now to refine his restaurants. I want to like this place more. I really do. read more

If the horrendous parking lot doesn't kill you, the lack-luster services may. I've been going to this plaza for over 10 years and without a doubt it's ALWAYS the first thing I think about when I'm going to go shoppping/eating there - "Do I really want to deal with that parking lot?" - it's the only place that I can think of that offers this bad a parking lot. First it's impossible to find a spot and if you do, good luck not getting run over. People drive WAY too fast. I know this is a review for a restaurant - but their parking situation is that bad and has to be included in the review. As for the food. In the 4 times I ate there - always work birthday lunches - I was happy with the pizzas. They offer interesting specialty pizzas. I've always though they were a little pricey for what you're getting. Where they really lose me, besides the awful parking, is the service. It's always a different wait staff but the results are always the same. You always feel like you're a burden to them and to their precious phone/texting time. They don't even pretend to care about the fact that you expect to be treated with a certain amount respect and service. Leading the pack is the person I assume is the manager (they've been there for 3 of the visits) - always upfront trying to look cool. read more

I called to ask about a food allergy. The person answering the phone said they work "in the office" and didn't know. I asked them who could help and they said no one can answer that for me. After refusing to connect me with the actual restaurant they abruptly hung up on me. Not good branding for your restaurant, and you've lost my business. read more

The food here is overrated. At first, they were telling us that we couldn't get happy hour at a table and it doesn't start until 5, meanwhile the website says it starts at 4 and "bar only" is only at the Armonk location. We ordered three pizzas, two salads, one dessert for a birthday and a few drinks that tasted like straight up juice. The bill came to $600. How?! They didn't honor the happy hour prices even though they said they would. We spoke up about it and all it did was create an argument. The food is definitely not as good as it used to be. What the hell happened to this place? I do not mind paying $600, but the food should be better than "okay" for that price. Overall, not pleased! read more

So I initially drove all the way out here to pick up a polenta kit, but they somehow messed up my order. Figured I might as well give the pizza try since I was out here. LRoth and I got a tenderoni and a sweet gennaro. The tenderoni was amazing with the spicy honey. Definitely didn't skimp on the pepperoni. The gennaro had great tasting sausage. I loved how the pizza had a great chew to the dough but not dense at all. The crust had a great crisp to it. I'd definitely go for their pizza again. read more

A waiter once spilled a full glass of red wine on my mom's white pants and we were still charged for it. They apologized profusely, and i've worked a restaurant so I was very understanding, but I still think we should have gotten a free drink at the least. I've eaten here many times since then without any issues, though - the food is delicious and very flavorful. It's one of my favorite Italian places in the area. I highly recommend the All Amatraciana pizza and honestly, the Fusili and baked ziti dishes are so good that i'd come back for them even if the waiter spilled red wine on us every time! read more

After recently seeing Chef Petroni on DDD, we stopped in for Friday lunch on our way up to CT. Wasn't busy yet soon after opening, although the shopping center was pretty busy. From a COVID standpoint, seems like everyone was following guidelines. Most people in the shopping center were wearing masks properly, even outside of the stores in the parking lot. Everyone in Fortina we saw were as well. One-way directional flow signs inside. Tables were properly distanced. We grabbed a table outside, since it was a nice morning with great weather. Building threw shade on the outdoor tables. Menu is online via Toast. They provide a QR code to get to the menu, and you have to order and pre-pay through the app. It was early in the day, so there were a few menu items that were unavailable, like the half chicken and pork braciole. We'll have to come back and try the braciole someday, cuz it sounded delicious! We ordered the calamari to start, which comes with an interesting story. When the order first came, we dug in. It was delicious and perfectly cooked as it was super tender and lightly breaded. Halfway through our digging in, the server came over to apologize, that two executive chefs in the indoor dining space didn't like how our order smelled and wanted the kitchen to make us a fresh batch. We didn't spot anything wrong, but we appreciate how they're careful and take pride in their product!! A new order was delivered a few minutes later, and it was delicious too! They even took it off of our check, even though we thought it was great! We couldn't decide on a pizza, but our server recommended The LB so we went with that. So happy on the recommendation! It was delicious, the crust was thin and crispy, and the burrata and robiola cheese was pillowy. Will definitely come back for this pizza! read more

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Dinner was sensational the other night. The highlights were: Tenderoni pizza Meatballs Vegetable platter Smoked mozzarella sticks Al dente pasta Delicious cocktails. The service was also sensational and the general manager was very helpful. If in Rye, I highly recommend you stop by. read more

Worst Fortina location. I've had great dining experiences at various Fortina locations but this one is dreadful. Went there a few months ago where I was served the arugula salad with disgusting old chicken. The manager took the dish back and gave us a refund the salad. Thinking that this was a one time occurrence I went back recently. We order a couple of pizzas, the funghi and the margarita as well as the shishito pepper app. The peppers were fine, nothing to write home about. The pizzas were awful. The margarita has barely any cheese or basil on it. The funghi was burnt and disgusting. The toppings were barely visible and overall the pizza was mostly crust. I suggest trying the other locations but skip this one. Not worth $15-$19 per pie for burnt bread. read more

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My son graduated high school last night. He wanted the family to go to Fortina for dinner. I have never been there. I liked the cool decor of the restaurant. Service excellent. We had a Margarita pizza, Mushroom pizza, plain pizza, sausage and pepper pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, baked ziti and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. All of the food was excellent. I also enjoyed watching them make the pizza. Nice wood burning ovens. I like how they bring out the food whenever ready regardless if all the meals are ready, so the food is always hot. We were having such a good time. We did not realize the baked ziti and mushroom pizza was taking a long time to get to the table due to a full restaurant. We did not even mind or complain. The manager Gerard came over to our table on his own. Apologized for delay in 2 dishes and comped the pizza and baked ziti. That had never happened to us. Gerard goes far above and beyond to make your dining experience excellent. Excellent excellent service!! The food is great but the service is better. We will definitely be back! read more

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Bread pudding is just absolutely BANGING! Maybe don't take it to go because it doesn't stay hot that long and is a desert that doesn't stay well after a 10 minute drive. Not the restaurants fault at all though. read more

My friend dragged me to try this place. At first I was a bit skeptical because she told me the location was in a shopping center ehh! i"m a city girl we dont go to shopping centers anywho Upon arrival we got promptly sat, nice table, lively ambiance. They were showing pretty in pink the movie on the screen, kudos for that Our waitress Christie , oh was she underwhelming, and I'm sure by the end of the meal hated me because I kept asking a lot of questions which is what any regular new guest at a new restaurant will do but it's cool because Maria came and took care of us and had a pleasant yet entertaining chat with us to alleviate the mood Food!! Delicious everything i had was superb. i had the fried meatballs, the burrata, the wood fired pachetti with veal and the luigi blanco pizza which is phenomenal. Not too thrilled about the desserts my tiramisu came in a cup, that's a lazy approach but the bread pudding was decent Nice place, lovely ambiance, will most likely return read more

great place, lovely ambiance, great pizza. but i came here for a nice lil date night, got a bottle of rosé and wanted the charcuterie board. or at least to "build my own", as the menu states. which means you have to order the meat and cheese separately (amongst other additions you would like). the cheese plate comes with 3 small pieces of cheese and almonds for almost $20. if you want meat, it's another ~$20. also, ask for a basket of bread because it doesn't not come with it. just an underwhelming experience if that's what you're in the mood for. read more

Fortina - Rye Brook - cheese plate, soppressata - Pizza Near Me - Rye Brook, New York

I was disappointing at Fortina in Rye Brook. I haven't been there in a while. I was there yesterday 11/11/21 for lunch with my grandson. Ordered apps and a pizza. The apps were ok and still hot. The pizza on the other hand after I took a bite was cold. Like someone left it sitting. I know restaurants are short staffed. One waitress and one server? When I tried to call the waitress she was busy helping other customers. So we ate the cold pizza (not a fan). Waitress was also attending the bar. Not planning on going back. Will stick to Frankie and Louie or T&J in Port Chester!! read more

Pizza came out all burned and no cheese - it was burned dough with 3 Pieces of uncooked mozzarella cheese. The Eggplant rolitini was dry and burned. Service was ok read more

Really really interesting. Our sever was great and we were a touch challenging so it was really appreciated. We had one person in our group of 8 that was extra special in food choices and they were so nice to her. They just kept sending more and more options for her to try. Cool vibe- grey music- hearty portions- good tasted really good. read more

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I get that things are different during this time. However I feel compelled to voice our displeasure. We've been dealing with Covid for quite sometime but this restaurant seemed completely unprepared. Their process with online menus and payment was difficult to execute. One had to pay in full with tip to get the order processed. Service was disorganized and spotty. Utensils were in short supply despite reduced patronage. Also the chicken Parmesan was more of a chicken pancake and definitely not a cutlet. All in all, a super disappointing experience even during Covid read more

Fortina - Rye Brook on a cold, dark December night is the best treat. The food and service are amazing, too.

Went here yesterday for the first time. This place is located in a shopping center so there is plenty of parking. Luckily they have outdoor seating and they also offer indoor seating. We chose to sit outside because there was a nice breeze and felt it was safer pandemic wise. We had the margaritas and rum punch. They serve the liquor in a glass flask which I thought was creative. The margaritas were awesome and strong. The rum punch was tasty but if you're looking to feel a little buzz then go for the margaritas! We had the margarita pizza which was tasty but not enough cheese. Good sauce and flavorful. The service was okay..I guess. You had to scan your phone on this barcode that was on the table and place your order on one phone and pay before you get your food. Why can't we just get paper menus and give you the credit card in the end? I thought it was a little silly to order and pay in advance which makes you not eager to go back on the app to order more things. Overall good, but I think there could be minor changes made to improve the quality of service but still keeping everyone safe. read more

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Outstanding restaurant. Had the prosciutto pizza that tasted great. Excellent beer and wine selection too. It was the fanatastic service that really sets this place apart. Andrew took his time to tell me about the various dishes and made some great recommendations that I really enjoyed. Two thumbs up for ambiqnce, food amd service. I will be back every time I am working in the area. read more

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Great pizza's, Meatballs we're ok, the Luigi Bianco isn't as great as it sounds, the concept works, there's a lot of Truffle there but the smell and taste of truffle lacked. Margarita was perfect, read more

Hands down the best meatball wedge EVER! You will never want to go anywhere else after trying this! Bread is equally as delicious as meatballs! They are not dunked in a ton of sauce or cheese because they dont require it. read more

Fortina - Rye Brook - Pizza Near Me - Rye Brook, New York

Sadly we tried ordering takeout from this restaurant but when my daughter went to pick up the food there was a mouse in the dining area. The person who went to get her food came back and my daughter politely explained that she was not going to take the food and why. The person didn't apologize at all. I would never eat food from a place that obviously has an active rodent issue. If you see one mouse, this means there are many more. read more

It's pretty good - Seemed over priced - prices range $11-$22 on the lunch menu. No idea if there is a dinner menu. Salads are $15 and they have delicious sounding side items for $11. Simple yet unique style in the decor. Good service - Friendly staff. read more

Disappointing night - the food really wasn't good. Chicken parm came out as ground chicken shaped into a disc - so odd. One was sent back and a new dish came out with chicken cutlet, which is how it should have been from the beginning. Ravioli was fair. Baked ziti wasn't good. Kids pasta and pizza are very small portions - we tried to split the 2 between two small girls and they both needed more food. Salads were fine. Too many other good options to choose from - definitely not worth the hype read more

Nice casual restaurant in the shopping center. Food was good and would definitely come back. Had the whole wheat cavatlli with sausage and broccoli rabe. Fried meatballs and chicken parmesan sliders were also good. Service was friendly but a little confusing. They have the put a card up if you need help system but random servers would come by to check on you regardless. Went around 6pm and it was definitely family hour. Lots of kids running around everywhere and a bit loud. Parking is easy. read more

TL;DR highly recommend coming here. the customer service is brilliant. the food is impeccable. restaurateur approved. Our firm came here for lunch today and it was the most amazing dining experience. From the food to the service, everything was absolutely smashing. Our servers Jack and Kyla, as well as the manager Lou (SBL), were the bloody best. Jack is a proper mate! He had a way of making us feel right at home from the beginning. They all did. They know the menu so well and answered all of the questions we had, and boy did we have a lot! Not only did they put up with us as a group of rowdy, young women glad to be out of the office for lunch, but they also joined in on our conversation and the banter was top notch! They made us feel like we were just friends, not customers. Extremely personable! We had the cauliflower to start... HIGHLY recommend trying the cauliflower. And the meatballs... don't even get me started. I'll state something rash- your Nonna could never. Those meatballs are out of this world. Dio ti benedica. And the pastas! Fuggedaboutit! I would give them a Michelin star if I had the power to or even knew what it was. They're perfect and delicious- we had the paccheri and cavatelli, and we highly recommend both. We also had some Margherita pizza and I'm from Brooklyn, so I typically don't eat pizza North of Harlem (the water.. you know the deal), but I had to try it because the wood fired ovens kept catching my eye. Guys, the pizza has my approval. They also brought us some desserts... WHEN YOU'RE AT FORTINA, THERE'S ROOM FOR DESSERT ALWAYS, BECAUSE THAT BREAD PUDDING AND THOSE MOTHER EFFIN CANNOLIS WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD AND WORTH IT. We ended our experience the same way we started it; with alcohol. We had some tequila shots before our meal, and the manager made us a BADA BING! after dessert- a new favorite comprised of prosecco, lemon, grapefruit, and vodka, which was the perfect way to end our awesome lunch. Guys, I don't do yelp reviews ever, okay. That's how top notch our experience was. One of our friends/co-workers brought us here today. She is the owner of an Italian restaurant, and she said it was some of the best Italian food she's had. Give it a shot and thank me later. Thank you, Fortina, for the amazing food, top banter, and brilliant customer service! Jack, you're the man! Thank you for dealing with us and brightening our day! Kyla, thanks for the laughs- we're sending you a helmet (that's right, we've got insiders with the staff now), and SBLou, thank you for going above and beyond! We will definitely be coming back soon! -Rob, Val, Juju, and Tash, read more

This was a disappointing dining experience! My friend and I went to have an early dinner. We both ordered the same entree, cheese ravioli. The meal was decent. I wanted a side salad, but wasn't on the menu. I asked our server and she had one made up. It was very small and mainly made up of riddico and a few pieces of lettuce. It was so bitter, way to much riddico. The appitezer we ordered was mozzarella sticks. Absolutely no flavor to them and to make matters worse....you only get 4 sticks! Cost was 9 dollars for 4 mozzarella sticks!! I ordered a Cosmo with my dinner, it was ok, but had a weird after taste of pepper. The service was good, attentive to customer's needs. Atmosphere is nice, but once it gets crowded, it sounds like you're in a train station. The bill came out for two people at 80 dollars. We felt this was such a waste of money!! Will never go back. read more

Man this was a good surprise! Ran into this place on a hunt to find an alternative to the regular pizza joint we usually go to and I can't lie, as someone who knows the business inside and out, this was outstanding food. The menu was certainly different and experimental although the traditional Italian dishes were still on there (reminded me a whole lot of Ciao Baby on Long Island with a bareburger style ambiance). Decided to go with the veal meatball a la vodka and Peperoni/Ricotta pie with a few cocktails and it was perfection. As someone who grew up in a hardcore Italian household in Queens I normally find non-conventional, outside-the-box Italian restaurants insulting but this did not boarder on that one bit. Service was great and the prices were fairly reasonable. Perhaps my only gripe would be the music being a little too loud & I couldn't hear what my woman was saying. Anyways, all around I give this place a solid 9.5/10. This won't be our last time eating here I can guarantee that. read more

Read the menus carefully I ordered chicken parmigiana without really reading the details Turns out it's a big round composite chicken (I hope) patty - they called it a large chicken nugget Soft and mushy and deep fried crisp on the outside Disgusting Threw out the take out ! read more

Just got finished dining here with my family of 8. Weren't really pleased. There was no direction or organization upon our arrival. We had no idea who our server was and/or how to order and if they took cash. We were doing 3 tabs so right off the bat we were confused bc the table markers said to order using your phone. No management seemed to present. The second thing, it's also extremely over-priced . I don't mind paying top dollar for good food but this is far beyond good. The food: My eggplant rollatini was spoiled. The ricotta was no good. The garlic bread came out with a hair on it (Ok, that could happen anywhere) but they forgot the garlic so it was just bread with cheese! The chicken parm came out in a circle and was not an actual chicken breast. I don't know if they consider this an Italian restaurant but it is FAR from what us Italians know to be good food. read more

Just ordered take out from this place. Normally would not write a review but from what I just got served had no choice. I just bit into what they called chicken parmigiana. Well there is nothing chicken about it. It's a mushy breadcrumb patty the most disgusting thing I ever saw a restaurant serve. Please take it off your menu. read more

Fortina - Rye Brook - Pizza Near Me - Rye Brook, New York

Friendly staff, large dining area, large bar, ok variety of food choices. I was craving pasta so I went old school with spaghetti and meatballs. The pasta was gummy to me, maybe that's how fresh pasta is supposed to taste and I don't have an advanced pallet but I just didn't love it. The meatballs were kind of small and the sauce was good. If you go, just get a pizza because my wife got one and I liked it a lot. read more

Fortina - Rye Brook - Pizza Near Me - Rye Brook, New York