Il Forno — Restaurant in Haugesund

If you're looking for the perfect pizza experience, Il Forno is the place to visit. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting — cozy yet vibrant, with the delicious smell of freshly baked pizza coming from the open kitchen. It instantly set the tone for what turned out to be a fantastic evening. The service here was truly outstanding. The staff greeted us with genuine smiles and were attentive without being intrusive. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and even offered great recommendations based on our preferences. It’s rare to find a place where you feel both well taken care of and genuinely welcomed — Il Forno absolutely nailed it. Now to the highlight: the pizza. Simply put, it was pizza perfection. The dough was light, airy, and had that perfect balance between a crisp crust and a soft, chewy center. You can tell it was made fresh and baked in a proper stone oven — there's that unmistakable flavor that only a wood-fired oven can give. The toppings were of high quality, generous but not overwhelming, and everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully combined. Whether it was a classic Margherita or a more adventurous topping combination, each pizza felt crafted with care. Overall, Il Forno delivered not just a meal, but an experience. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back — whether it's for a casual pizza night, a special occasion, or simply because you’re craving truly exceptional pizza. With impeccable service, a welcoming ambiance, and pizza that rivals the best we've ever had, Il Forno has definitely earned a spot on our list of favorites. Highly recommended to anyone who appreciates authentic, expertly made pizza and a restaurant experience where you feel like a valued guest from...

Kinda conflicted here. The vibe of this place is amazing, and the location is top notch, staff as well, but I'm very disappointed with my food in particular.

I ordered the "Foccacia Mortadella" from the lunch menu, not expecting a huge meal, but a nice Foccacia lunch. What I was handed, was a flat, dull and fairly tasteless sandwich with ham and a bit of mortadella. To be fair, it's what I ordered but I expected it to look and taste a little better.

I'm still giving these guys 4 stars because this was only one item on the menu and the rest looked really good. Had a taste of one of the spagetti dishes and it was amazing. Pasta cooked perfectly al dente!

Definetly recommend this place, but think twice about the foccacia on...

After a not so great experience from our last visit, I wrote an honest review of our experience that day. A fed days later the manager contacted me to invite us back to show us this must have been a bad day. Today we took him up on this offer, and boy what a difference! All the dishes looked, smelled and tastes great! The desserts were also tasty, but the chocolate fondant was described by my mother as "heavenly". Thanks for giving us the opportunity to see what your team can do! We were both very impressed with the food today, and we both enjoyed ourselves immensely, and we shall be back again. Thanks again, and we shall...