Fortina

Good service. The staff checks in on you if you need anything. I always come back for their house salad and fried meatballs. I have a new favorite, Roasted Brussels Sprouts(spicy vodka sauce, bacon and aioli). The restaurant is well kept. June 2025 Uploaded more photos. I still like the service and the food. The Calamari, I've had better from other restaurants. The steak is medium well(my daughter's preference), so don't say it's burnt.😆

A perfect family place , very aware of food allergies, nice and cozy, is a menu for everyone

Food was ok. Margarita pizza was so so. Calamari over priced and not that good. Pasta e fagiole was tasty. Our server disappear several times. The atmosphere felt more like chain restaurant. Not warm, friendly and inviting. Was not impressed at all! Not coming back here. Gave it a three to be nice.

Pricey for what it is. With $16 cocktails and $20+ mini personal pizzas, it’s about 50% more expensive than local competitors like Colony Grill while being about on par (pizza is even a bit worse). It’s nice, but it’s hard to convince people to go with me given the price/quality ratio.

Wow! What great service to match the great food. Love that truffle pizza. To be honest, we stopped coming cause the service was “sporadic “ to say the least. Tried it today. What a difference! Manager Danny and all his team are amazing! Definitely coming back & bringing friends and family!!!!

We have been here 4 times now. The first visit was pizza and drinks which were great. The 2nd visit they had to comp our entire meal for 10 because it took over an hour to get our entrees. Other groups came in after us, got their meal and left. The server and manager came and said our meal would be out soon-and it still took 30 minutes more. But the food was very good.The 3rd visit, our pizza, the only item we ordered took 45 minutes in a half empty restaurant. We had to get it boxed to go or we would have been late to a concert. Last night, the food was poor. The Caesar was iceberg instead of romaine and the dressing was tasteless. The carrots were roasted well but were covered in a walnut crema we thought was again lacking in taste and there was too much of it which overpowered the carrots. The chicken cutlet was good.

We love Fortina! Good food, great atmosphere and the staff are the best. Whether you’re coming in for a quick dinner or having a big party, they got you! Thank you so much!

I'll never come back to this restaurant again. My mother couldn't place an order over the phone because they now require all orders to be made through their new app. She couldn't figure out how it worked, so I processed the order for her. I made a mistake and accidentally pressed okay. I tried to call and canceled my order after 30 seconds, but they said my pizza was already ready and off the grill. Who can make a pizza in 30 seconds? Never returning here. They are rude and have terrible customer service. This place is a scam.

This was an unexpected stop when we were traveling It was a pleasant surprise and we would definitely recommend on the trip between NY and Newport

Trash estimation of wait time and embarrassingly poor quality service. Standing here 25 mins after scheduled pick up. No updates, no apologies no food. It's my birthday, my kids are in the car. So underwhelmed.

I had such a great experience dining at Fortina this weekend. Everything from the food to the service was spot on! Our server was so amazing! I forgot her name, but she was such a sweetheart and gave some great recommendations. We started off with the wings, which I highly recommended! They are cooked in the wood brick oven, so it has a beautiful smokey taste! We also enjoyed our entrees. The pasta was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. My only gripe is that the broccoli rabe was too bitter for my liking and the pizza was on the saltier side. Food was still great tho and am looking forward to trying this Stamford location!

Good spot on rye easy parking and during the week you don't need a reservation Staff was friendly and out food came out really quick The Ceasar dressing was really good we added chicken The arancini very yummy The pizza was kind of meh not bad maybe we ordered a bad one but there was not enough toppings for my taste They have a good deal for the wine glasses Weirdly enough we asked for a side of pesto and they said they didn't have any huh?!? An Italian place with no pesto !?!? Ok overall

I love coming here when I want some comfort food. They have Pastina on the menu which my mom would always make me when I'm sick or feeling down. It tastes just the same or better! They also have the best pizza options!

Fortina has been our go-to neighborhood restaurant for the past few years. The pastaciutto is exceptional--there's no other pasta like it. It has set the standard for us, making it hard to enjoy other pastas when Fortina does it so well. The baked ziti is also very good and the arugula salad is amazing. The ambiance is family-friendly. Even with young children, the spacious layout ensures it's not disruptive, with plenty of room between tables. The service is excellent--fast and friendly.

Their pizza is what I come back here for! This location is a bit smaller than what I am use to but the food was just as good as their other location in Yonkers. I loved the Caesar salad and how well dressed it was. There was a bit of a wait for us to be seated when we first walked in and to make up for that they sent us some mozzarella sticks on the house which was very nice of them to do considering my kids were starving haha. Our waitress greeted us with a smile and was super friendly. We will be back again at this location for sure !

I was welcomed with a warm atmosphere and attentive service that set the tone for the entire evening. The mozzarella sticks and meatballs were simply divine, bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. These dishes were undeniably the highlights of the meal, leaving me craving more with each bite. The bartender's knowledge and enthusiasm about the menu were evident, offering spot-on recommendations and ensuring I had a fantastic experience. The attentive service, coupled with the mouthwatering mozzisticks always makes this place a must visit when I'm in the area.

Their wood fired baked ziti is great! The employees are all very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend you give it a try.

Not a fan of the Fortina restaurants. The service is always terrible and the food is basic . My pasta came out slightly burnt , which I didn't mind as much as how dry it was .

Fantastic service! A co-worker and I brought clients and thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. PS - Try the Bada-bing.

Second time eating here. Ate here many years ago when Christian Petroni was the owner. I understand it has since changed hands. Came for lunch and seated outside, and other than a pestering and persistent bee that wouldnt leave my food alone, the experience was a positve one. I ordered the house salad with chicken on the side. Greens were mostly fresh but I did see one piece of romaine that was spotted brown. (I ate it anyway.) It was served in a deep and wide white bowl and the greens were plentiful. Atop the salad was a snowfall of grated cheese whose flavor was relatively non-descript once mixed with the rest of the meal. The salad was a bit overdressed with an italian robosto. The chicken accompaniment tasted and looked a bit sad. It was dry and had an aftertaste. My children loved their spaghetti and meatballs. My husband liked the Ray's Pizza. He also raved about our friend's mozz sticks. The pictured caesar salad looked good. Overall, the menu is super interesting and I think this is really a place to enjoy pizza rather than salad. I was intrigued by all of the vegetable offerings. I would and do plan to return.

Reliably yummy, the LB pizza is my favorite. Also try the mozzarella sticks and arugula salad! Nadine at the bar is terrific.

OMG this place was not good at all. Scarpello hash was more like a bowl of potato soup. Potatoes were whole not chopped, there was barely any sausage in it and took way too long to come out. Strange because the place was empty on a Sunday at brunch, I guess I know why. The pizza had no flavor at all and I had to get up and go ask for crushed red pepper and cheese for our pizzas. We will not be going back, we gave it another chance today and it was the same old thing.

Excellent meal, went with the family for our son in laws birthday. Place was so airy and not cooking. Staff was great and knowledgeable! Did a great job with the meals coming out correctly. The food was excellent Caesar salad was great along with the fried calamari. We had gluten free pizza, pork chop, sausage and peppers and chicken . All 4 were excellent! Service was great ! We will definitely go back again !!!

I love this restaurant. The service and food is always great! It's so special (and unusual) to see the same faces at a place of business. What an amazing team. Ask for Chrissy to be your waitress. She's top notch!!

I'm in Ryebrook fortina restaurant our service was amazing . Our waitress Chrissy went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. She is an asset to your restaurant! She also served us once in your Armonk restaurant! Amazing service!!!

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.

Amazing Brunch with the BEST Service from Chris & Hennessy! They went above & beyond to make sure our party was well taken care of. The food was delicious and everything was just perfect. Highly recommended!!!

Super fast and delicious. Our favorite go-to spot for a midweek meal or Sunday brunch. Margarita and LB pizzas are my favorite. Arugula salad is perfect for sharing. Carrots are surprisingly delicious and we also love the potatoes but without the aioli. We've been going here for years and it started out a little rough with service, but they have found their stride.

Walked in and told to sit wherever. So we were seated quickly wherever we wanted. We were in a bit of a lunch time crunch, we had to get the attention of someone to come take our order. We ordered our appetizer and entrees all at once. It took longer than expected. My appetizer came out after the entrees. Most of the food we got boxed up to go. I was a bit surprised to see a bone in the chicken parm and was told it was a leg bone. Isn't chicken parm usually chicken breast? Anyway, food was fine. Not sure we would go back though. Service was a bit slow.

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

My first time at Fortina's, which got good reviews from friends. Was not impressed with the menu. They do charge $16 for Caesar Salad (which your wait team should tell you it's BIG enough for two) and $8 for a bottle of Spring water, which didn't taste any different than the tap water, but their bathroom looks like this. I was mortified in the restroom. Shocked is more like it. If they are doing construction on it, a sign is usually posted but as you can see in the picture, no signs are there. Our waitress, Jessica, was fantastic. Very personable and helpful. I may try again and have pizza with no expectation for the bathrooms. I'll use the other restroom next time.

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

It was an all around good evening out but to be honest we were disappointed with the service we received. Took us far too long to be seen by our server and then once we put in our appetizer order he was mia for a solid 20 minutes. Another sever actually came and saved the day because our original waiter sucked so bad. The L&B pie was absolutely delicious and the decor of the restaurant is really pretty. This review would have gone a whole other way if we just had a different waiter.

My first visit to this location but I will definitely be back. Its take out only but eating in your car in now the new picnic anyways . I order the pepperoni pizza with spicy honey glaze and cheesy bread. The Spicy Honey Glaze could have drowned the pizza and I do not think I would have had enough. It gave the perfect sweet and spicy and salty bite. I will definitely ask for some on the side. The cheesy bread was a little soggy and didn't have a good bite but I also didn't eat it right away and had to reheat it so 50-50 on it. Overall a great pic if you are craving pizza want a step up from dominoes.

Every year during the holidays I like to take my team out for a little dinner to celebrate the season. After a somewhat disappointing experience at another spot last year, I did a little brainstorming to find a new place for this year. I remember dining at the Fortina location in Yonkers a couple of years ago and having a great experience, so I figured this would be a great place to revisit. Fortina is an Italian restaurant owned by chef Christian Petroni. Petroni is a Bronx native who makes regular appearances on Food Network which is where I first discovered him. The Fortina brand has grown to five restaurants, with locations in Brooklyn, Stamford, Yonkers, Armonk and Rye Brook. Since the Rye Brook location is closest to where I work, I thought that would be the ideal spot to dine at. The restaurant is located in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center so there's ample parking. The interior isn't too grand but very spacious with a large bar to the left and a number of tables throughout the space. The aesthetics are casual with a brown color scheme, semi-open kitchen, and lots of wood accents. The menu is almost exclusively family style, with sections devoted to apps, pizza, pasta, salads, vegetables, and meats. In theory you can order items individually but sharing totally works. There were seven of us, and looking over the menu we decided to order a couple of apps, a few pizzas, a few pastas, and a salad. For apps we chose the arancini and the fried meatballs. These were both good - the arancini were creamy and served with a tasty white sauce, while the meatballs were served with a red sauce. I'm biased towards my mother's meatballs but they did a good job. For pizzas we chose three - the prosciutto, the tenderoni, and the gluten-free Sicilian style. While I didn't try the GF one, the others were great. The prosciutto was topped with tomato, lots of arugula, and parmesan cheese in addition to the meat, while the tenderoni had pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, and chili-honey. The flavors worked on both pies - I'm a sucker for honey chili and there was just enough to complement the other flavors on the tenderoni. The prosciutto was a little messier to eat because of the nature of the toppings but again the flavors worked well. We also got three pastas. The first was a gnocchi prepared caccio e pepe style, the second was a fusilli in a red sauce with cured bacon, and the third was a pasta served in a bechamel sauce with veal meatballs. All the pastas were great - cooked al dente with flavorful complements. The bibb salad we ordered was nothing amazing but we really weren't looking for something ground breaking. It was served with apples, radish, and grilled chicken which made it just interesting enough. Finally, I had the cannoli for dessert - this was pretty good with Nutella in the middle which was a nice surprise. Service was great - they give you a little card to prop up whenever you need to get the attention of the staff which proves helpful especially if it's crowded. Everyone we encountered was friendly and food came out at a good pace. Overall, I had a great second experience at Fortina. Petroni knows what he's doing and I look forward to my next visit.

The pizza was terrific. It took 2 minutes to order and less than 5 minutes to get my pizza in that amazing wood burning oven.

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.

The service here is amazing. Went to dinner with my husband and loud 3 year old. Chris was our waiter - this was the second time he helped us. He remembered our order. He knew the best items on the menu. Food and service A+. Thanks Chris! You da man!!

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.

After 8 hours without power, we looked forward to fresh food from a place we last frequented and thoroughly enjoyed pre-COVID. Aware of the strain that restricted business has had on restaurants, I want to acknowledge that Fortina has a brisk outdoor dining and take out business since restaurants opened in NY, and we ordered while the chef still had over an hour to serve. We were heartily disappointed. For $11.50, we got 5 pieces of cauliflower, one large tree and 4 smaller half or mini pieces. I wouldn't even call it a tapas portion. The side sauces were very oily. The chicken addition to the arugula salad was either rotisserie or slightly breaded with a very greasy taste. I appreciated the full chicken breast, but the slab of meat was poorly presented and nothing was bite-sized. The cheese for the salad was powdered parmigiana that I'd put on pizza, nothing freshly shredded to add to a salad. We didn't get the healthy fresh salads we were hoping for. The one dish that saved the $75.00 for 3 meal? The margherita pizza. Fortina knows how to make pizza, and for our next visit, we will stick to pies.

I was there last night and I have to tell you the food is very good. Homemade pasta great meatballs what more can you ask for? The service seemed to be a little inexperienced/new but Chrissy the manager, saw to it that my table had a great experience.

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!

I've been here a few times over the years, and tend to leave here feeling indifferent about the experience. Last time was no exception to this, unfortunately, even though the food was definitely pretty good. The restaurant was very quiet, contrary to past visits, where I've seen the place bustling with activity - perhaps covid-19 has hit Fortina hard, sadly, as it has to many restaurants. Unfortunately, despite a decent amount of staff, it took a long while before we saw any food on the table, despite ordering pretty early on. I ordered the arancini, which were fantastic, and the fusilli all'amatriciana, which was fussy and seemed to have a competing flavor palette. I cannot remember what drink I ordered but it was quite good, and the pizza I shared with the table was okay - though I am not much of a pizza guy, so I can't speak for it too well. However, I would be remiss not to mention the BREAD PUDDING - an absolutely insane take on a classic that was far better than I could have possibly expected. Prices were also pretty friendly compared to other similar Italian spots, but things could be a bit improved on some fronts at Fortina.

I was unfortunately disappointed with my experience at Fortina in Rye. I had heard such great things about Fortina that I was looking forward to going (with high hopes) and was not too impressed. Started off with arancini that were just ok and went on to order the "Italian Style Chicken Cutlet" and "Adult Mac and Cheese" for two of us to share as we were told the portions are large. We thought two dishes would be good for two people to split but we left still hungry. - The chicken cutlet was definitely not meant to split and was brought out without any presentation (it tasted ok - but it could have been enhanced if it were over an arugula salad or anything other than just on a plate) - The mac and cheese was also ok but also not a HUGE portion as it was explained and honestly it was not anything different or special. * There are other locations that may be different so consider which you go to if there are others close to you!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

I went for a late lunch to Fortina. My teenage daughter loves the mozzarella sticks and baked ziti. The mozzarella sticks were crispy and powdered with fresh parm cheese. I had the proscuitto pizza and it was so delicious I almost finished the whole pie myself and it is not a small pie! The service was excellent. Mitch the manager served us our meals and was very friendly and made sure we were happy with our food. We are looking forward to our next visit!

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.

My husband and I have been coming here for over a year and the food and drinks have always been consistent and delicious! The staff is always super attentive and polite! Luis the manger is always super nice and goes the extra mile! We can't get enough of this place! Tip: have the veggie platter, chicken parm, truffle pizza, and you have to ask for the marshmallow Nutella pizza or the bread pudding!!!! OMG New to the menu, Dan's pumpkin cannoli is amazing!!! A must have!!!! Enjoy.

Don't get me wrong the food is good. I got a grilled chicken ceaser salad to go. I was surprised at the price of almost $ 19 dollars. I was expecting a humungus salad. It when I opened the package it was kind of small and a tiny dressing container. No bread either. It tasted good. But for the price I would expect more but that's just me

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!!

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.

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