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Is Al Forno Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Providence, RI)

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As of September 2026, Al Forno is listed open on alforno.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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alforno.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: Al Forno's own website listed current Tuesday-through-Saturday dinner hours, a Providence phone number and email, and an active reservation and ordering link when checked on 2026-09-08.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Al Forno appeared on Best Thing I Ever Ate's 'Sugar Rush' episode, where chef Alex Guarnaschelli singled out the restaurant's Golden Delicious apple tart, according to Foodiepie's episode catalog. Al Forno is an Italian trattoria on the Providence waterfront, opened in 1980 by husband-and-wife team Johanne Killeen and George Germon, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-08-05). The founders built their menu around what Wikipedia describes as their own 'Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking' concept. According to the restaurant's own website, checked on 2026-09-08, Al Forno listed Tuesday-through-Saturday evening hours, a 577 South Water Street address, a Providence phone number, and an email contact. The site also displayed an active reservation and gift-card ordering link, and linked its Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, per alforno.com, as of the same check.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 4
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Sugar Rush
What was featured
Golden Delicious apple tart on the Sugar Rush episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Al Forno

Frequently asked questions

Is Al Forno still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Al Forno is listed open on alforno.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Al Forno after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Al Forno appeared on Best Thing I Ever Ate's 'Sugar Rush' episode, where chef Alex Guarnaschelli singled out the restaurant's Golden Delicious apple tart, according to Foodiepie's episode catalog. As of September 2026, Al Forno is listed open on alforno.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Al Forno located?

577 S Water St, Providence, RI 02903. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Al Forno?

Season 1, Episode 4 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Sugar Rush”.

Is Al Forno still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The founders built their menu around what Wikipedia describes as their own 'Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking' concept. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
577 S Water St, Providence, RI 02903
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
alforno.com

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