Forno's Dinner Menu
Antipasti- Zuppe- Insalate

Allez Bread Basket
Handcrafted baked bread from Allez Bakery, extra virgin olive oil$7.00
Housemade Focaccia
Sea salt, extra virgin olive oil$8.00
Forno Veal Meatballs
Veal ricotta meatballs, lemon zest, Parmigiano Reggiano in tomato butter sauce$14.00
Arancini di Riso
Saffron Risotto, Calabrian chili, roasted pepper couli$14.00
Braised Honeycomb Tripe
Florentine-style braised in red wine & crushed tomato with Parmigiano Reggiano, served with fett’unta$14.00
Bruschetta Goat Cheese & Honey
Goat cheese, chestnut honey, chives$12.00
Burrata
Basil pesto, Burrata, and pomodoro in gelatina with housemade focaccia$19.00
Octopus
“Polpo e patate,” fingerling potatoes, arugula pesto, Calabrian vinaigrette$26.00
Organic Baby Kale Salad
Red Onion Flan, 15-year old Balsamic, Parmigiano Reggiano$14.00
Arugula Salad
Shaved cauliflower, golden raisins, pistachios, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano, citronette$14.00
Forno Caesar Cardini Salad
Romaine, Alléz crutons, Parmigiano Reggiano$13.00
Pasta & Primi Piatti

Rigatoncini Alla Vodka
spicy tomato, stracciatella, Genovese Basil$23.00
Spaghettini Arrabbiata
Tomato, garlic, chili flakes, parsley$21.00
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Traditional beef and veal meat sauce. Add a veal and ricotta meatball for $4$23.00
Rosemary Pappardelle Cinghiale
Tuscan Red Wine-Braised Wild Boar, Parmigiano Reggiano$26.00
Gnocchi
Leek-Parmigiano fondue and speck$22.00
Asaparagus Gnudi
ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Vermont butter$22.00
Cavatelli Al Tartufo
Cavatelli, prosciutto cotto, English peas, truffle and parmigiano crema$25.00
Adult Alfredo
Tagliatelle, cream, Parmigiano Reggiano$18.00
Secondi Piatti

Atlantic Cod
Peperonata, arugula pesto, extra virgin olive oil$37.00
Braised Beef Short Rib
Parsnip-Parmigiano puree and roasted root vegetable$38.00
"Bone-In" Pork Chop Milanese
Breaded chop, roasted cauliflower, white wine butter caper sauce$29.00
Veal Scaloppine Limone
Asparagus, Parmigiano Reggiano$33.00
Sides for the Table
Pizza

Marinara
Tomato sauce, shaved garlic, oregano, chili oil$17.00
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, basil$20.00
Calabrese
Tomato sauce, spicy salame, mozzarella fior di latte$20.00
Prosciutto E Funghi
Tomato sauce, prosciutto cotto, button mushroom, mozzarella$20.00
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato sauce, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, black olives, artichokes, mozzarella$20.00
Salsiccia E Cipolla
Tomato sauce, Italian sausage, caramelized onion, mozzarella$20.00
Tre Maialini
Smoked Pancetta, Prosciutto Cotto, Sausage, Mozzarella$22.00
Prosciutto Cotto e Mais
Prosciutto Cotto, fresh corn, sliced garlic and mozzarella$20.00
Elena
Black truffle, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, baby arugula$23.00
Spinaci Carciofi e Pancetta
braised spinach, artichokes, smoked pancetta, mozzarella$22.00
Dessert
Forno Della Casa
Hot & Ready Family Meals

Tagliatelle Bolognese Meal ($27 Per serving)
Serves 3-4 Our traditional beef and veal meat sauce. Served with Veal Meatballs in tomato butter sauce and house-made focaccia.$80.00
Homemade Gnocchi Meal ($25 Per Serving)
Serves 3-4 Pan-seared crispy gnocchi served over leek-parmigiano fondue and speck. Served with veal meatballs in tomato butter sauce and our house-made focaccia.$75.00
Short Rib Meal ($42 Per Serving)
Serves 3-4 Parsnip Parmigiano Puree, Glazed Baby Carrots, Natural Jus. It comes with veal meatballs in tomato butter sauce and our house-made focaccia$125.00
Spaghettini Arrabbiata Meal ($23 Per Serving)
Serves 3-4 Spicy tomato sauce, garlic and Italian parsley. It comes with veal meatballs in tomato butter sauce and our house-made focaccia.$70.00
Retail Wine & Merchandise

CPIR Olive Oil
Cristian Pietoso Private Label Olive Oil is sourced from olives harvested from Castra, in the area of Tuscany where Chef Cristian grew up. A fragrant and fresh finishing oil perfect for any occasion.$35.00
CPIR Private Label Barbera D'Alba Retail
*Adult with a VALID ID must be present to accept Delivery* The CPIR 2022 Barbera d’Alba DOC is produced exclusively for us by Fratelli Seghesio, a family-run estate located in Monforte d’Alba—just five minutes from Barolo. This 100% Barbera matures in stainless steel for nine months to reach a balanced elegance of taste, perfume, and acidity that is perfect with food. It’s a fresh and balanced red with intense color and personality—crafted as the perfect compliment to our chefs' cusine.$30.00
Nicolas Private Label Chianti Classico Retail
*Adult with a VALID ID must be present to accept Delivery* Nicola's private label is a unique Chianti Classico made just for Nicola's - The selected grapes of the traditional red varietals like Sangiovese and Canaiolo are hand-picked from the vineyards on the estate between mid-September and the beginning of October and fermented in stainless steel tanks for the production of Chianti Classico. The different blocks of Sangiovese and Canaiolo are aged in 30 hectolitre oak-casks. After 20 months of ageing the cuvee is then made and aged for another 4-6 months in cement vats built inside the winery. The colour of the wine is ruby-red with garnet shadings; a fruity flavour with traces of cherry and ripe fruit. On the palate, the wine appears to be of medium structure, typically well balanced, fully flavoured and persistent in its aftertaste. This wine is best paired with roasts or any tomato based dish.$35.00
Forno Private Label Chianti Retail
*Adult with a VALID ID must be present to accept Delivery* "Specially selected for Forno Osteria & Bar, this is a 'true Chianti!' Rustic on the palate, bright acidity & fresh fruit. From a very small winery in Tuscany, Tamburini, with only a handful of people working there except family members. My friend Emanuela, the winemaker selected this with me, and created the label for us." -Chef Cristian$30.00
All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Chef Cristian Pietoso's Forno location in the heart of Hyde Park's Neighborhood is a cozy, rustic restaurant with classics dishes you would find in Tuscany and elsewhere in Italy . Wood burning oven for authentic Italian pizza and other flavorful dishes . "Osteria" stands for a place of comfort where the food is real, the staff is unpretentious and welcoming . Here you will find a variety of handcrafted pastas , seafood and meat entree , plus house made desserts and an extensive wine list to satisfy all palates . As chef Cristian Pietoso puts it "This is the closest it gets to real Italian cuisine without taking the plane " Buon appetito !
Location
3514 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208








