This place is definitely expensive for the value which is why i took off one star. aside from that, if you're down for a splurge, the pizza is quite amazing and they have such an interesting and unique menu!!! we got the pear pizza and it was YUMM! not too sweet, well balanced with other flavors on the pizza. Worth it if you pay with InKind here but otherwise i'm not sure i can justify paying almost $50 (including tax + tip) for a pizza. Service was friendly and the store was spacious!

Greenpoint long time staple offering fresh and incredible wood-fired pizza along with great hospitality. Vibe is super chill and laidback just exactly what one would expect from this location. Backyard dining area is a must when weather permits. Both menu and drink selection being so abundant is truly the key for return visits.

Got a chill and quiet lunch in Fornino out of exception. Food is good value and excellent hospitality. Can't wait to be back for dinner. Have 2 different pizzas and both of them are unique in its own way. The pear with prosciutto, mint leaves and goat cheese has all the balance flavors profile in a bite. It's hard to go wrong with the mushrooms except it has multiple types of mushrooms. Did I mention the pizza dough is sourdough dough and baked in an open fire oven.

Introducing Mondays with Michael (and his wood burning oven) - a unique 5-course tasting menu, available on the 2nd Monday of every month. (Reservations required.) Michael Ayoub (Chef & Owner) is a Brooklyn native and chef for over 45 years. He's going back to his roots and creating new dishes in the kitchen for this monthly series. I came here for the January 2025 Monday event with a large group. Saw afterwards on social media that it was sold out! Thank you to my friends who made the reservation in time! As we walked past the front pizza counter/oven to get to our seats, Michael was there standing in front of the oven helping get out pizza orders. It smelled amazingly delicious and the pizzas looked great. I couldn't wait to eat! The Monday tasting menu comes with an optional wine pairing. Most of our table purchased the wine pairing. I shared a single bottle of wine with others instead. We did get a bonus taste of the dessert wine pairing at the end, which was super generous of them to keep the rest of us from having FOMO! Note for those who need it that there are gluten free options on the regular menu! We were asked about dietary restrictions before we were served, but we all said we were good with the tasting menu as-is. There is a note on the menu "While the crust and ingredients are all gluten-free, it is baked int eh same oven as our traditional pizza. It is not to be considered certified gluten-free." We were also given a fig bacon gorgonzola amuse bouche before the courses came out. What a delicious bite of food! Our tasting menu: mushrooms, cauliflower and sunchoke black & white pizza "11 layer" pasta chicken and polenta slightly burnt alaska I was satisfied/satiated before the dessert course, and tried to leave some room but the "slightly burnt alaska" was massive, even to share! The more you got into the layers, the more yummy surprises you found inside, down to the ice cream center. Great staff, food and location. I would definitely come back for another tasting night, or simply for pizza and wine.

Came here for the lunch special today. I got the grilled chicken sandwich with Calabrian chilis, avocado, romaine and balsamic on freshly made bread. This sandwich was substantial and delicious and came with Parmesan smashed potatoes. Server and chef here were super nice and did a great service. Will definitely come back.

First time and I'll def come back!! Pizza was orgasmic and the service was amazing!! If ya around come here!!

I found myself in Fornino unexpectedly one afternoon in Greenpoint. Normally, I obsessively pre-plan my meals out in NYC because I'm terrified of being disappointed from a meal that I spent a ridiculous amount of money on. But today, I was hungry, without a plan, and Fornino seemed good enough. It was far more than good enough. The interior is very inviting, with high ceilings, plenty of seating, and an open kitchen that includes the promised brick oven. The overall decor and ambiance puts you somewhere between nice, sit-down restaurant and casual bite-to-eat -- perfect for the perennially undecided, such as myself. The service was impeccable, although it was hardly a challenge as we were the only table at noon on a Saturday. Nevertheless, our food was brought out quickly and subsequently eaten even quicker because - omg - this lunch was mind-blowing. We split a crispy eggplant sandwich of sorts, which included fried breaded eggplant (something you never want to do at home), some well dressed veggies, and dollop of burrata all wrapped in a repurposed (thin) pizza crust. Believe me, you want to eat this sandwich. For dessert, we split the brick oven French toast with a dollop of ricotta and some fresh blueberries scattered around the plate. Delightful. We devoured the food in silence, paid the check, and thanked the waiter and chefs as we walked out the door, resuming our day with big smiles and full bellies.

Great little Italian restaurant with fantastic pizzas, fresh from the wood fired oven. The dough is chewy and I even love their crusts. And their salads are better than SweetGreen. Came on a Sunday early evening so it wasn't crowded and the service was pretty fast. Reasonably priced too!

I've been here a few times for lunch pre pandemic and really enjoy their pizzas. I believe they are now only open in the evenings (maybe lunch at weekends?) so on the rare occasion that we found ourselves in Greenpoint in the evening it was an easy pick for us for a quick dinner. The menu has a selection of appetizers, salads and pizzas ranging from very basic to original creations. They also do calzones and have gluten free and vegan options. The room is very pleasant, service is attentive, prices are reasonable, pies are tasty. It's a good solid option if you're in the area and fancy a casual dinner. It's also a good place for larger parties and family groups.