D' Forno Cocina
Italian Restaurants in Modesto, California
4.5 (115)
| Category | Italian Restaurants · Mediterranean restaurant, Mexican restaurant |
|---|---|
| Address | 918 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354 |
| Area | Modesto, California |
| Phone | (209) 859-9094 |
| Google rating | 4.5 (115) |
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
About D' Forno Cocina
D' Forno Cocina, Modesto's newest Italian eatery, opened its doors in December 2023. This restaurant offers a taste of authentic Italian, Mediterranean, and Mexican cuisine in the heart of California's Central Valley.
D' Forno Cocina is an italian restaurant in Modesto, California. It is listed at 918 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354, which places it among the local businesses of Modesto that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as mediterranean restaurant, mexican restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
In Modesto, family-run Italian places are busiest on weekend evenings and around holidays, when reservations or call-ahead seating are worth it. BYOB is common at smaller restaurants in some states, with a modest corkage fee or none at all; the listing or a quick call will tell you. Wing-and-pizza shops across California do most of their business by delivery and price wings by the piece or in fixed counts, with sauce heat adjustable on request. Catering trays, party pizzas and sheet pies need a day's notice at most places, and more around big game days.
The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–9 pm. Note that it does not open on Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach D' Forno Cocina at (209) 859-9094; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, dfornococina.com.
On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 115 reviews, which is a strong result for an italian restaurant in Modesto and suggests consistent service.
Modesto is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Traffic in Modesto peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Travis Rogers 2 months ago
D’ Forno Cocina delivers bold, authentic flavors with a modern twist on traditional dishes. The food is fresh, well-seasoned, and consistently satisfying, with generous portions that hit the spot. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are friendly and attentive. A great choice for a flavorful, relaxed dining experience.
Alyssa Solomon 3 months ago
I can’t say enough good things about this place. What a hidden gem. The hostess and waitresses were pleasant and kind. We made a reservation for our large party and were seated at our table promptly. The waitresses were on top of everything from giving us our drinks, taking our order, serving our food, and so on. They went above and beyond to assure we had everything we needed. We ordered everything from the pizza, to pasta, sandwiches, and tacos. American, Italian, and Mexican. They nailed it all. All of the food was absolutely delicious. We ended our dinner with cheesecake which was single handedly the best cheesecake I have ever had. I would go back JUST for the cheesecake. Overall a 10/10 experience. I would eat here again and recommend it to anyone.
Monica Greenwood 4 months ago
Ate dinner here with my mom, brother and sister in law. We all love good food. My mom is the Queen of Menu Modification Requests and Unusual Food Questions. Between us, we ate lemon soup, lamb chops, chopped chicken salad, crab cakes, and cioppino. It was all absolutely delicious, perfectly cooled, and plentiful. The real star of the evening, though, was our waitress. She was so friendly and genuine. And when my mom asked if she could "taste the cioppino sauce before deciding to order it", while my brother and I cringed, the waitress was completely unfazed, and thoughtfully said, "Let me ask the chef; I've not been asked that before". She brought back a taste, explaining that it was possible since he was making the dish for another patron. When my mom asked for the sauce to have no pepper and no cheese, she again was unfazed and acted like always accommodates special requests like this. She was really a very excellent waitress and a lovely person.
Samuel Mann Edited a year ago
UPDATE! 9 PM an hour before They closed was able to get in a cheese manicotti some hummus and two bowls of clam chowder and it was amazing. 2/7/25 UPDATE! Menu uploaded below. 11/1/24 Review 10/22/24 Our takeout order was one of the best meals we've had all year. The staff was professional and courteous as well as welcoming. Our meal was a takeout order and once reheated everything was excellent this location has very good value for the portions you get it is absolutely not overpriced as previous reviews have mentioned. No matter what you order make sure you take a pizza to go. This is an excellent takeout spot as well as a dine in experience. It also has a fully stocked bar which unfortunately I could not enjoy tonight. 11/1/24 on our second visit we tried a custom drink that Gabi Created with strawberry lemonade and vodka and a glass of wine. tonight we had the enchiladas which comes with four enchiladas with either red sauce or green sauce and our favorite clam chowder The Mediterranean chicken was a great pasta with perfect flavors all excellent portions really high value at this place you definitely get what you pay for here . The crème brûlée was absolutely insane
moranda marple 2 years ago
We wanted to love this place… let’s start with Pros: 1) our server was amazing! She was so sweet and joked with our large party. She kept up with us and we really enjoyed her. We would come back for her! 2) the atmosphere was pretty nice. I loved being able to see the kitchen and the ability to serve a large party. Cons: 1) I hate to say it but the quality of the food wasn’t the best. Especially for the pricing. I think if each plate was $2-4 less it would’ve made sense. But for a $25 plate of pasta it felt more along the lines of Olive Garden. You could tell they were trying to make it look fancy but it wasn’t. Overall: would we return? Probably not. There are many other options in the area for the price per person with higher quality. We didn’t leave saying “we can’t wait to return”. Side note: the menu had a very weird back page serving Mexican food and American food? I say cut that page out and put a heavier focus on nailing the Italian dishes!
Frequently asked questions
Where is D' Forno Cocina located?
D' Forno Cocina is at 918 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354, in Modesto, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is D' Forno Cocina?
D' Forno Cocina is listed as an italian restaurant and is also tagged on Google as mediterranean restaurant, mexican restaurant.
What are the hours of D' Forno Cocina?
Published hours are Monday: 11 am–9 pm; Tuesday: 11 am–9 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–9 pm; Thursday: 11 am–9:30 pm; Friday: 11 am–10 pm; Saturday: 11 am–10 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is D' Forno Cocina open on Sunday?
No, D' Forno Cocina is closed on Sunday.
What is the phone number of D' Forno Cocina?
You can call D' Forno Cocina at (209) 859-9094.
How is D' Forno Cocina rated on Google?
D' Forno Cocina has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 115 reviews.
Does D' Forno Cocina have a website?
Yes, the website of D' Forno Cocina is dfornococina.com (linked on this page).
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