Al Forno's
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: (801) 359-6040
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Al Forno's – by Robyn Galbos
The Scene
Never mind the strip-mall exterior--Al Forno's is stylish inside and buzzing with activity. The ambience is modern and casual. While it can feel a bit crowded, the small booths for two are perfect for quiet conversation.
The Food
Start with the delicious vongole al pomodoro (Manila clams sauteed with a light garlic and tomato sauce). Pasta dishes are satisfying, but purists might say they're over-sauced. However, the freshly baked, crusty rolls set out at the beginning of the meal are perfect for sopping up the simple-but-flavorful sauces of the hearty dishes. The spinach cannelloni is rich and decadent with creamy Asiago sauce, and fettuccini Bolognese is full of robust tomato flavor. The popular pollo aurora (a rolled chicken breast filled with cheese, pancetta and spinach) is smothered in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Insider Tips
ParkingThe restaurant offers plenty of parking in its private lot, but the five-block walk to Temple Square makes for a perfect after-dinner stroll.
User Reviews for Al Forno's
06/28/2008 Posted by DasNootz
I thought the food here was good, and in fact, I complimented the manager on the way out the door. However when I received my credit card statement I noticed that I was overcharged by $30.00 by the waiter who seemed to think his service was worth far more than I did. Two months, four phone calls and four promises to pay later, I've made a complaint with the state in an effort to recoup my money for their fraudulent practices.
Pros: Gnocci was very good
Cons: Over charged by $30 on credit card.
02/13/2008 Posted by missmoe
I tried to make a reservation for dinner, but the phone rang and rang and rang. I called 5 times on my cell phone, then called on my office phone and just let the phone keep ringing. Eventually it went to a fax machine maybe, or something that made a very similar unpleasant sort of noise. I even checked their phone number on 3 different websites! It was the right number. I finally gave up on trying to make a reservation, and called up Lugano's. They answered promptly. I forgot the reservation time promptly after hanging up 6:00 or 6:30? I called them back. The woman on the phone was very gracious. All in all, a marvelous dining experience In any case, Al Forno's totally blew their chance for our business. They may be almost 10 times closer to my house than Lugano's is, but service and well, just picking up the phone, goes for a lot. I would never make another try for Al Forno's.
Pros: I got to try my new favorite restaurant.... Lugano's
Cons: Crazy fax noise in my ear.
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