Polpetta by Forma

It’s a great place to enjoy a happy hour / tapas! They have a massive happy hour menu until 8pm. A perfect way to do a tapas dinner. Our favorite was the Bone Marrow, the special sauce/jam on the side with the crispy fried baby shrimps on top, eat them all in a bite with the bread! Just divine 🥰 The cocktails are so delicious too and you can enjoy a $4 discount ($9) during the HH. Parking is $5 with validation. Highly recommended :)

So this is my review of this place. Sincerely, it is one of the best places I have been near Venice Beach (it's on Main Street and Navy) 1. Decoration 10/10 Decoration is well done, and they keep it in good condition. 2. Service 10/10 wow from the host to the waiter, buzz boy, and especially the bartender 👌 they know how to make incredible cocktail. (Look at the picture) 3. Ambiance 10/10 the Ambiance is amazing friendly, not to Loud, there TV , music bravo 👏 🙌 4. Food 10/10 amazing tasty food , well prepared, creative, the have happy hours if you don't have a lot of money but want to impress a date 😉. I had grilled octopus 👌. (Look at pictures) 5. Cleanest 10/10 one of the most clean places I have been, even the restroom, smell good 👍. I really recommend this places. At least try it once you'll not regret it. Hats 🎩 off.

Visited Brentwood Forma before but it was our first time for Venice. Food is delicious the same as another branch. But the tables near the sports bar with big screens were too loud and too busy so we had to shout to each other during dinner all the time. We booked dinner, not for drinks but we were unlucky to get the table among the people just doing the happy hour. Again, food is nice, pastas are almost as good as a so called fancy Italian restaurant around Abbott Kinney where almost impossible to book. We probably would go to Brentwood Forma next time for a decent atmosphere in dining.

Came here for my last dining experience while I was in Los Angeles and it was incredible. Burrata with beets was so soft and creamy. The pasta is all home made, then they throw it in the three different cheese barrels and mix it around. The mushroom truffle pasta was to die for! This was my favourite Italian restaurant in the area. And for the price you can’t go wrong. Also kudos to the staff. They recommended these tasty dishes

Happy hour ALL NIGHT if you sit at the bar! Enjoy half priced appetizers (at half portion lol) and cheaper drinks all night long. I came on a Saturday and honestly the happy hour space was pretty busy. The ambiance was dark but a lot of chatter Me and partner got seated in front of the cheese bar so we got to watch chefs assemble to charcuterie boards and mix the pasta in the cheese wheel. Drinks were good and strong for $9. Also came in a pretty decent volume lol. I had the pate for appetizers and was a bit weirded out by the raisin cracker, but the pate itself was good. The pasta is AMAZING. Carbonara is a must. If you get dessert then you have to get the tiramisu (although its premade it was still tasty!) Parking is tricky if you dont park in the plaza's underground parking. Your best bet is around the residential streets but be prepared to drive around for 10-15 minutes looking for a spot

Delicious food and really cool cheese bar! I was so happy to sit and watch all the cheese melt down!! We only ordered only two kinds of cheese but still came out with all the other charcuterie snacks! Really good drinks and happy hour too!

I think the hostess may have been having a rough day and the exterior is quite unassuming. However, the food was amazing. Fried artichoke salad, burnt spaghetti, mushroom flatbread and bread pudding - all incredibly delicious. Victor was a fantastic, welcoming, knowledgable server who really elevated the overall experience. Drinks - not a fan of the mezcal used in the Jalisco, but the Amalfi Spritz was great!

C'mon!! !!!They prep your freshly cooked noodles in cheese barrels. What the hell else can one say!! !!! Italian dining at its finest. I visited both locations, Santa Monica and Venice, both are beautifully decorated for a nice formalnight out with your loved one. Wine selection does not disappoint. It is a cheese bat, so if you love cheese, this is the damn place!

The restaurant is super cute! There was a good sized bar area with happy hour all day and a pasta bar where you can watch them make pasta in a cheese wheel. We started with the fried broccolini and calamari that was yummy. We had the fettuccine bolognese which was one of the best bolognese I've ever had and the pasta was very fresh. The pizza was pretty good, it had a nice crunchy crust. I would definitely recommend coming here when you're craving a great Italian meal. The prices were also pretty reasonable considering the area.

Very disappointed! My husband and I drove from the South Bay to try this place. As soon as we walked in we felt not welcomed by a blonde hostess. Okay all good. She maybe had a bad day. We sat at the bar and service was great but the food was over priced and not worth it. But what did it for me and my husband was the drunk general manager. We kinda got his name because he was slurring his words. Pakual I believe is what I caught. Never going back. Very high hopes and left disappointed. I would rather go to Olive Garden

First time here and the food is absolutely divine! Everything we ate was amazing and the drinks were a bonus too. Pasta was fresh and while they did not do the cheese wheel table side it was still a winner. We enjoyed both desserts but the chia crème de pot was outstanding. The bread pudding was a little runny so probably needed to be cooked a bit longer but still tasty.

Great food and really great service from Victor. Happy hour is fantastic and has lots of really creative cocktails and lots of food options. We tried a few pastas and had the filet mignon tartare and citrus avocado salad. Everything was great. Bar and cheese bar is really nice ambiance. Easy parking in garage or at meters nearby.

Happy hour ALL NIGHT if you sit at the bar! Enjoy half priced appetizers (at half portion lol) and cheaper drinks all night long. I came on a Saturday and honestly the happy hour space was pretty busy. The ambiance was dark but a lot of chatter Me and partner got seated in front of the cheese bar so we got to watch chefs assemble to charcuterie boards and mix the pasta in the cheese wheel. Drinks were good and strong for $9. Also came in a pretty decent volume lol. I had the pate for appetizers and was a bit weirded out by the raisin cracker, but the pate itself was good. The pasta is AMAZING. Carbonara is a must. If you get dessert then you have to get the tiramisu (although its premade it was still tasty!) Parking is tricky if you dont park in the plaza's underground parking. Your best bet is around the residential streets but be prepared to drive around for 10-15 minutes looking for a spot

Came here for dinner to have their cacio e pepe made on a cheese wheel (aka a dalla). We were seated in the patio area, which was enclosed and comfortable temperature-wise. No appetizers were ordered, just dinner and dessert. When the first serving of the pasta came out, it was inedible due to its saltiness. The waiter offered to remake it. A short while after taking the dish, he returned to say that the pecorino they had received was unusually salty so they would remake it with pecorino and parmesan to hopefully balance out the flavor. If you have had this dish in Italy, you know it is made with pecorino. Many places in LA will sub out the pecorino for parmesan, which ruins the dish. So, this made me a little nervous. Surprisingly, it was not a bad compromise in light of the inedible state of the original dish. For dessert I opted for the apple crumble cake. It was a birthday dinner and the dessert was not comped. There is nothing special to mention about this dessert. I was thinking of apple pie so opted for this but I wouldn't urge you to order this. This is one of those experiences where I can say I have been but do not need to return. Nothing stood out that particularly would make me return, especially after the pasta modification. If you have never had your pasta made on a dalla, it's worth watching I suppose. You have to ask to be informed when your pasta is being made so you can go "experience" it. Parking tip: there is a structure you park on (the site mentions the location). With a validation it is $5. Just note where you exit off the elevator or you will end up on a different street than where the restaurant is. Make sure you walk towards the parking lot and where you entered, then turn right and head to the corner where the restaurant is. Oh, and watch your step as entering and exiting! This place has to have had its fair share of suits from that entrance.

I think the key to dining at Forma is to understand that everything you order should be shared with everyone at your table. You can't come here and get a pizza or a bowl of pasta or a cheese tray and eat it alone; that's just weird. You have to come with a group of friends, split a few entres, share a bottle of wine and chat and enjoy your dinner. There are like steaks and burgers and chicken sandwiches and stuff on the menu as well, and yeah you kinda can't those. These items are fine if you're stopping in for lunch by yourself or something, but I advise to skip these if you're on a date or with a group of people and just get a bunch of shareables. Pro tip: pasta dishes are smaller portions here now than they were about a year ago, but they're also cheaper than they were, so you get to order more and try more! Wait staff is amazing btw; they treat each table very well and I've never had a problem here.

The food is amazing, and the staff is really friendly, I also thought the pricing for the quality of food and area was really reasonable. It's really a cute little place with good vibes! I will definitely be back!

My husband and I often passed the Forma Santa Monica location and had been curious about trying it for a long time. Once we saw that they opened a new location in Venice, we decided to come for a casual weeknight dinner. We showed up around 5:30 pm on a Tuesday night without a reservation and were seated immediately. There is ample street parking outside the restaurant. After arriving, we were greeted and seated immediately, then brought menus and water. We decided to share one appetizer, the crispy artichoke salad, and had two main dishes each, the braciole and the pappardelle. Everything we had was good but not amazing. However, my husband remarked that Forma is cheaper than two other Italian restaurants we like in the area, so I think for the price point, the quality is probably good. The ambiance here is airy and sleek, and would suit for a relaxed meal for a casual date night.

I love Forma. When I don't know what to eat, I go to Forma. I love: - Delicious Happy hour cocktails - Great Wine of the day - Extensive Happy hour small plates (my favorites are Lamb Chop, Fried Pizza Dough, Pasta) - Amazing selection of cheese - Great private room in the back I don't love: - Service can be slow - Front patio area (uncomfortable vibe) - Bar seat can be little uncomfortable Overall, I love Forma!

Amazing real Italian food paired with just as amazing service from Victor in the bar area! Give it a try if you are in the area, I promise you won't be disappointed!

5 stars for this classy pasta bar with great happy hour specials and attentive staff! Easy to snag a seat in the bar on a midweek-night (mid-weeknight?). Dimly lit with personal lamps at every table. Bustling but easy to carry on a conversation. Jalisco Breeze (Amaras Mezcal, Lychee, Ginger, Fresh Lime, Mango, Jalapeno) were refreshing with a perfect sweet and spicy balance. $9 during happy hour which seems almost too good to be true. The cacio e pepe was rich and lovely. It was a decent serving for $16, and I ended up taking some home with me. As with any pasta dish, it's best fresh, but I was still grateful for the midnight snack when I got home. While I wanted to start out on the right foot with this review, I also want to take a moment to warn others who may not be in the know that there are TWO Forma locations! I say this as someone who arrived at the wrong one (Santa Monica) for a dinner that was apparently happening in Venice, unbeknownst to me. My Uber driver who picked me up said she had to make the very same drive last week for another person who made the exact same mistake. So communicate the details with your dining partner(s)! And definitely don't let that scare you off from coming because it's definitely worth it!

Can't believe I waited so long to try! Maginificent. Beautiful restaurant, immaculate vibes and excellent food. The service was fantastic. We showed up early for happy hour and it was a perfect meal. Love the smaller portions at lower prices. Perfect size plates for me. Everything we ordered was delicious and so well prepared. The arancini was divine and I had a lovely bolognese that was more than I could finish. So excited to add this wonderful spot to my rotation. Definitely some of the best pasta on the west side.

This is my second time going to Forma. The bottom line is most of the dishes are excellent, especially the pasta. Where we had a problem was the waiter really didn't know how to make suggestions or for that matter even totally understand the menu. There was definitely a little bit of a language barrier which made things a bit difficult. The wild boar pasta was my favorite.

Love this place. We live on northeast Santa Monica, so it isn't super convenient to get here, and we have the location on Montana. But this location is incredible. They have a full bar. The food is really good. The service is great. It is beautiful inside. Plenty of space, the lighting is just right. I just wish they opened earlier than 4:00 and that parking wasn't such a pain. If it wasn't for that, we would be here twice a week. Easily.

They have my favorite vodka. It made our dinner even better. ROSA Vodka. They create a great cocktail with it. My favorite gnocchi with Gorgonzola ( they have it in Venice location only). Of course tortellini. And great service. My favorite Italian restaurant.

Came here with a big group and Forma did not disappoint! The waiters and bussers were on top of it, we never had to wait long to place orders or for empty plates to be removed. The restaurant has a cute/modern vibe and is a great place for HH, date night, or a business dinner. Apps: The meatballs, ceviche and arancini were all really well received at the table! While we had a group and ordered a few plates of eat, all of these are perfect for sharing. Main Course: I had the short rib and it was delicious! It was over mashed potatoes and the two paired really well! Everyone around me seemed happy with their plates as well! The pasta dishes looked a little smaller, so I'd rec getting an app or saving room for dessert. Dessert: The nutella bread pudding was TOO good. Rich and flavorful. Highly recommend.

Was extremely surprised to find even one negative review about this place. Forma on Navy st is hands down my favorite restaurant in venice. The food is consistently amazing and they have the best bartenders. I bring all of my friends from out of town here when they visit. It's such a cool vibe and it's in a great location.

Some great things about this restaurant: - Our server was fantastic - The breads are just amazing. All of them. - Portion size perfect. - Excellent food, high quality taste. Some things not so great: - It is small and crowded. It oddly has this dark, romantic vibe, but it is not a romantic atmosphere at all, as they have all these tables shoved way too close together. The patio is crowded too. It was our anniversary and we had reservations, and my husband had said it was our anniversary when he made the reservations. They sat us at what was really a tiny edge part of another party. It was a table of 8 people celebrating a birthday, and then with less than 10 inches on the booth seat between me and the butt next to me, my husband and I, in a corner, at the edge of their party. Although the table was not very wide across (maybe 18 inches?), I couldn't hear my husband speak to me across the table. We decided pretty quickly this wouldn't do... so he went to talk to the host, and to their credit, they got us moved to a table in the bar area asap. It was a high round table but more space and I could hear in that section, so that was good. So... parties of 8-10 people? You will probably like this place. Romance? Um... I suggest the bar area.

Part of our food was never delivered, ambiance was loud, despite telling staff several mint allergy they delivered food with mint garnishes, Main meals were brought severely staggered. Id rather starve than ever give this business a penny.

Although different from Forma on Montana and I don't get the emphasis on 'cheese' I did enjoy our food and service. Great Puttenesca and fish. Flatbread is very good. Prices are totally reasonable.

FOOD: loved the apps we got but they do NOT have the vegan cheeses here! which was disappointing for my vegan gf :( DRINKS: wine was great! good prices for HH AMBIANCE: a little loud for my liking with the music but cute overall SERVICE: phenomenal service! our waiter even made sure we got all our orders in before HH ended - i really appreciated this

So happy to have finally tried Forma! Ambiance is romantic and casual located near many other restaurants, bars, and shops. Parking can be a hit or miss with only meters and no valet. Service was attentive and friendly- really appreciate the waiters suggestions and advice on pairings. Drinks are really underrated here.. I'm not usually one to order mixed drinks, however, their cocktails are actually incredible. Seems like they had a mixologist create these because they are an entirely separate flavor experience! Can only comment on my pasta (spicy vodka) which had the perfect ratio of sauce:pasta.. believe it or not this is often missed and can become a disappointing experience. Will definitely be back to try other pasta dishes !

This place is absolutely great! Went for their happy hour and was able to try a bunch of items in their menu. Their blue diamond, margarita and Amalfi spritz cocktail drinks were all good. We also ordered a bottle of their MacMurray Pinot noir was perfect to pair with their pastas. We started off with the greens on green which was flavorful. The pasta dishes (tortellini, Caccio e Pepe, bolognese) came shortly after. Everything was made to perfection! We then ordered more of the tortellini and bolognese this time we added the eggplant lasagna, calamari, sole and branzino. We will definitely come back for more! Last note: Service was excellent!

Amazing pasta & drinks and Brian at the bar is the best. He is friendly, attentive, and gives great recs (in addition to making great drinks!).

My very first time here since it was Chaya Venice prior. Very cool dark ambiance. Excellent service at the bar before we were seated for dinner/birthday party. Delicious pasta and chicken parm. We were a group of 20 and they were able to accommodate us and no hassle over bringing a birthday cake. I was told it's happy hour all night in the bar area.

It's a totally different feel from the small intimate vibe of the Santa Monica location but so good just the same. All of our dishes were amazing, the service was fantastic. Definitely recommend for parties of 4 or more since the have the space for it. Parking is a little sketchy and so is the outside area... but the restaurant itself is classy and clean. Looking forward to going back

I come to Forma once a week and the food is amazing! The staff is friendly and attentive. Victor is absolutely fantastic. I love the vibe and the atmosphere.

The food here is delicious! They have a huge variety of cheeses, so we asked the waiter to make us a cheese board with some of his favorites and we loved them all! We also got some pasta dishes to try and they were amazing! The nutella bread pudding was one of my favorite desserts, would highly recommend!

Delightful! Snagged a last minute reservation for 4 at 7:30p and the place was jumping when we arrived. Lovely ambiance, attentive service, great food! What more could you ask for? Highly recommend!

Forma Venice has such a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. We drove to the Santa Monica location and had an unfortunate experience, but the Venice location has much more friendly and kind staff. The happy hour time frame is much better at this location as well (which is understandable as SM location is much smaller/ritzier customers). The Wild Boar Ragout was delicious, well portioned, and the noodles tasted homemade. The Crispy Artichoke Salad was my ideal salad, full of little "fix-ins" and perfectly dressed. The Gnocco Fritto is our go to, it is fried perfection. The cheese plate (20% off for HH) was well sized and came with enough crackers (surprisingly rare these days!), we had ordered the bread as well just in case but ended up taking it home to make garlic bread out of it, very high quality bread and it kept well. The cocktails are a great price for LA even when it's not happy hour (Regular $13, HH $9). They are thoughtfully crafted. The Jalisco Breeze is my favorite, just enough spice and very fruity. Lily's Drink is also delicious, great blackberry flavor!

My first time here was over a year ago. I had seen the Instagram videos of fresh pasta being tossed on giant rounds of cheese, and I couldn't resist my curiosity. My friend and I excitedly scanned the menu when we arrived when the waiter came and introduced himself. He offered to take our order for drinks and suggested we turn the menu over to see the list of cheese offerings. To our happy surprise, the entire back side of the menu was a cheese menu with at least 6 different categories of cheese to choose from. They all looked tantalizing and we couldn't decide. He offered to choose a few for us. Service, pasta, wine and cheese 5 stars! Highly recommended!

So this was our first time here. First impression was nice. Beautiful interior. Lucky for us there was plenty of room at 630 pm on a Sat. Spoke to a pleasant hostess and immediately informed her we are celebrating 2 birthdays. Now, that said, I realize it's not to be expected that she notify the server, but isn't it? Maybe not expected but I was surprised that being two birthdays out of two people and after telling her it was our tradition to go somewhere new every year...blah blah blah...she did not share that info. Or maybe she did and the server (or Forma) does nothing for that. Ok bummer. But then it was this: Server was impatient with reasonable questions. Hardly came to table. Picked up starter salad before we finished without even a head nod or ask how we were doing. Pasta choice was a classic to gauge the place...Cacio e Pepe. Sorry but was not hot, portion so meh and where was the Pepe? I mean that dish only has four ingredients. It's basically cheese and pepper. No coarsely ground peppa? On like warm pasta? And the cheese...flat. Nothing rich n smooth. We were thinking cheesecake or ? And another drink. Nope. Dude came by way too late for any of that. The busser however was so friendly and calm. He had a very interesting name which I'm an ass for forgetting. Braunio?...I think. Great guy. Friends have told me over the years that it's not really anything to write home about but I was still interested. We agree. Just ambiance. Menu was slightly overbearing. many lovely cheeses, but you better know all about them. If you get our server, you will feel like you are wasting his precious time with questions. Yes we were slightly fired up, birthday kooking a bit (and by "a bit" i mean a bit.) but come on man, it's 6:30pm Sat before Halloween. You have 2 tables. Host your guests. Lose the cool guy crap. I'd say it's a solid place for youngsters to go on a fancy first date. ...Maybe not a birthday. ;) Prices were low. Shocking actually. Happy Hour on Sat night? Hmmm. ?

Is to dieeeeeeeee for!!! My goodness the food is delicious perfecto! Is super fresh is like having dinner in actually Italy! Even greater was our guy waiter he was amazing my goodness our group had the best experience! See you guys soon

A beautiful restaurant on the corner of Main and Marine. I've been there twice for happy hour. The food is very good. I did have a cheese plate that was suggested by one of the waiters when I was very hungry. I love the fact that there's this smorgasbord of cheeses. I've also had the focaccia bread which is delicious. I had small bites of appetizers the other times I was there. It's a nice place to go, especially for happy hour. It can get pretty crowded as the evening goes on. However, our service was wonderful the times that I was there, and, of course, the food.

Well, I was going to leave an honest review about our experience here this evening but after reading several other reviews that relayed poor experiences, it appears the owner of the business is hostile and combative and doesn't actually want to be better, just wants folks to stroke his ego and make him fee good about his mediocre restaurant. TL;DR: service is lackluster at best. Server forgot or missed items several times during our dinner this evening and out of 3 beers ordered, 3 beers came out with food junk all over the inside of the glass. When the server actually did come to the table (not often enough) he seemed ok, but overall the food quality and service are more akin to a McDonalds than a fine dining establishment. Good luck. Because nothing else at this point will get you there

We've been told the food was great especially the pasta so we wanted to give it a try. First of all the service was great and friendly. We had charcuterie flat bread as starter and pesto pasta and Cacio e Pepe. The charcuterie flat bread was good. The pesto was all right and my cacio e pepe was way too salty. There's a older crowd. I've been told the Cacio e Pepe and the bolognese is their signatures, if you try the bolognese please let me know. Also they have some smaller size of the dishes for happy hour, and we got the happy hour size- I'd say it's a good size for one meal.

Was in LA for a few days back in January and when I saw that this place had a TON of cheeses I was like "ok yea, let's go have dinner there." The place was gorgeous inside, I have never been a huge fan of dark restaurants but this place did it well, they even have lights on the tables which I appreciated. The front patio that is completely enclosed was super cute as well. It was fun to see all of the cheese blocks behind the glass, I wanted to just jump over and dig into all of them. They also do fondue with these cheeses, so watching them make that was fun. Our server was great, very attentive, and helpful in understanding some of the items. They have the option of having an 'Only For You' drink, you tell them your preferences and they make you something. I don't know what mine was called but it was PERFECT! It's a fun concept to try something new. I got excited when I saw arancini on the menu, I have only found it 2 since my trip to Sicily where I fell in love with it. Theirs were a bit different but still really tasty. We also ordered a cheese board with 4 different kinds of cheese which also came with bread and sauces as well as the bruschella (I don't do tomatoes so I didn't try it lol) I ordered the tortellini (minus mushrooms) and it was so good! So savory and perfect! I also saw it had bella lodi cheese so I figured it was fitting since I grew up in Lodi (CA not Italy). If you're in the area I highly recommend a dinner here.

Wonderful food and happy hour. My friend and I enjoyed the ambience although it was a bit loud for good conversation.

I came here with some girlfriends for happy hour, and after our experience we agreed that this is the BEST SPOT for happy hour! You have to sit at the bar & lounge area to be able to order from that specific menu, and you can't make a reservation for this area, but we came on a weekday at prime time for dinner and were seated right away. We started off with some cocktails (only $9 during happy hour) and I ordered the Ruby Slipper, but be warned that this drink is very strong. For food, we ordered the chicken meatballs, gnoccho fritto, filet mignon tartare, cacio e pepe, rigatoni bolognese, and branzino. All of it was fantastic, but the standouts to me were the chicken meatballs, gnoccho fritto, steak tartare, and branzino. I probably wouldn't order the cacio e pepe again, as we agreed it was a little too salty for our taste. You will not regret coming here for their happy hour experience, and your wallet will appreciate it too!

Chicken parm was flavorless. All 3 of us got it and all 3 of us felt the same. Very disappointing.

The happy hour here is until 8 pm with $9 cocktails, wine, and lots of food options! The happy hour portions of the food is a bit smaller than the regular size, but the $16 cacio e pepe was honestly a decent portion and so delicious. This location is pretty new and modern with lots of seating both bar-style and for larger groups. The happy hour makes it easy to get a bunch of plates to share and try everything! The wine and cocktails were also super tasty

Located on the Venice-Santa Monica border, Forma attracts hipsters and Boomers alike with its casual ambience, friendly, efficient, and experienced service, combined with pleasant seating areas in an open air patio and inside. Since Main Street is not too busy, the traffic noise is not too bad. They also have a happy hour dependent on the time and place with discounted drinks and food. The food, though tending towards classic Italian, shows some bursts of creativity in the green on green salad consisting of green beans and other vegetables. The standout was the pappardelle cinghiale (wild boar) Ravi that I have always liked; their version featured Al dente hand cut noodles that were piping hot immersed in a savory slowly simmered ragù that developed the subtle flavors, arguably my favorite anywhere. The wine selection was good with some well-chosen bottle; desserts were far superior to the usual tiramisú, panna cotta, and affogatto. Choose wisely, bring some friends, and enjoy your evening. You will have a wonderful dinner.

Forma has always been wonderful as my neighborhood best pick! I must say, though, tonight, Victor "outshined" himself as the spectacular waiter that he is. He has always been top notch in servicing customers, and making sure they are seen, heard and embraced as valued diners. He is a stellar example of Forma's commitment to excellence. Additionally, tonight, Rocio, the master of the cheese station, made it a point to connect with my dining companions & I and come out from behind her partition to smile, explain particular pasta preparations and greet us personally. For the years I've been coming there, tonight was extra social greatness. BRAVO! .

Oh my gosh Forma is one of my new favs, especially for happy hour. You sit in the bar area for happy hour, but they have tons of tables so it's not like you have to be sitting at the actual bar. Our server, I think his name was Gabriel was amazing. He kept checking in on us and gave great recommendations. There were so many options on the happy hour menu, usually they're quite limiting but not here. The food was so good, the pastas are amazing and they had delicious drinks.

The host wasn't kidding, they really do have the best happy hour in the area. In terms of food quality and variety but definitely not their prices haha. Their ~$15 pastas came out in a tiny little plate. I absolutely love their cheese plates and they're 20% off before 8pm and after that, you can get a glass of wine and a cheese bite (selected cheeses) for $1 after! -mushroom flatbread: This was okay, a bit of a soggy mess. Definitely not one of the better flatbreads I've had. -bone marrow: Bone marrow is always delicious but I thought they should've given at least 2 slices of bread with the 1 bone half. -burnt spaghetti: The server was right, either you love it or you hate it. The 1st initial bite did not impress but as I kept eating it, the caramelized tomato sauce started making me love it.

If you like Italian and are looking for a fun date night spot this place is great. Definitely on the nicer side, but it's worth it. And if you are looking to save some money, their happy hour goes until reasonably late (aka one you can actually still make it to after work), and you still get the high quality food and drinks.

Has a very nice chill fancy feel, the food is not expensive for the way this place looks which is great and in everyone's favor! Great food options and not loud! Pastas were great, and ultimately will be going again!

It breaks my heart to have to write this review. I have been a regular for years but unfortunately, after my experience last night I will NOT be going back. I have often referred my friends to this place but I will not be recommending it any longer. After a misunderstanding of my order and being overcharged, I respectfully spoke to the manager, Julian, about the situation. He completely dismissed me and my friend who is also a faithful customer. After the discussion, I contemplated it further and was disturbed about how I was treated. I requested to speak to him again and to give him feedback on his poor management skills. To be fair, the hostess (Sarai) and server (Victor) were friendly although there was no ownership by the staff on the error that was made. And after my interaction with the manager, it diminished any positive factors during this visit. The friend I was with also had a very negative experience during a previous visit but I convinced her to give Forma another chance. Needless to say, she was correct in her assessment. This establishment does NOT care about their customers and especially their regular patrons. Seems their primary focus is the bottom line and not customer service or satisfaction. Don't ruin your evening and choose to frequent another restaurant. There are a lot of better ones out there. @Mario, yes you are missing some pertinent info. How could I order off the main menu when I had the Happy Hour menu and even pointed at it? I had asked the server about the dish when I first got there prior to ordering. Also, if there was confusion then it would be on the server to clarify. This was even stated by the manager. It was not about the overcharge per se, but became more about how it was handled. I am happy to discuss more if you'd like.