Il Forno
Pub Street, Siem Reap
Restaurant in Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Il Forno is a practical Siem Reab pick when the priority is an easy lunch or dinner slot rather than a high-ceremony meal. Book it for convenience around Krong Siem Reap plans; cross-shop Chanrey Tree or Malis if the occasion needs a more polished Cambodian dining setting.
About Il Forno
Il Forno is a Siem Reab venue with a casual dress code and a limited schedule: it is open Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday from 11 AM to 10:30 PM, and closed Wednesday through Saturday.
Use that information conservatively when planning. If you are comparing options for a more occasion-led meal, you might also look at Chanrey Tree or Malis. For Il Forno, the clearest fit is a casual stop in Siem Reab on one of its operating days.
Book it for flexibility, not for a trophy meal
Il Forno’s listed operating window is a reason to consider it. Hours run from 11 AM to 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. Wednesday through Saturday are closed, so do not build a plan around those days unless you confirm directly with the venue.
For a first-timer, the smart move is to treat Il Forno as a casual Siem Reab option rather than a tasting-menu commitment or award-led destination. Awards, chef details, price tier, private room notes, or named dishes are not available, so the decision should rest on schedule fit and the kind of casual outing you want.
For groups, choose the simplest brief
For group planning, keep expectations grounded. Details on a private-room setup, special event format, or structured dining program are not available. If the occasion needs a different kind of setting, compare Il Forno with AHA Umber, Damnak Meas, or Miss Wong based on your own priorities and current availability.
The verdict: consider Il Forno when the plan needs a casual Siem Reab option on Monday, Tuesday, or Sunday. Skip it for a milestone meal if the occasion depends on private dining, a known tasting format, specific dishes, or award-led dining credentials.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Location
- 33-27 Street 09, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Website
- ilforno.restaurant/siem-reap
- Phone
- +855 78 208 174
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Il Forno frames itself around a single, disciplined idea: the oven. That focus produces a warm, compact dining experience that leans into rustic Italian technique rather than local fusion. The focus on wood-fired pizzas, breads, and roasted plates makes the room feel like a neighborhood forno brought to Pub Street: cozy, slightly tucked-away, and deliberately intimate. In a city where many restaurants negotiate multiple identities, Il Forno stakes a clear, traditional claim and keeps the attention on the simple, comforting results the oven produces.
Best For
Il Forno suits quiet, low-key evenings on Pub Street where the menu’s oven-centered rhythm plays well with small groups and solo diners alike. It is an easy pick for date night when you want something comforting and unpretentious, and it also fits casual hangouts where sharing a pizza is the plan. The restaurant’s positioning as a faithful import of Italian forno technique means the experience rewards diners who are focused on core, well-executed dishes rather than elaborate tasting menus: simple, tactile food in a modest, intimate setting.
Ordering Tips
Play to the oven. Start with one of the signature pizzas, Pizza Margherita or Pizza Napoli, to judge how the forno treats crust and char, then order the Homemade Ravioli to contrast the crisp, roasted textures with a softer, pasta-driven course. Forno dishes are at the center, so prioritize items that come directly from the oven, including pizzas, roasted plates and gratins. If you’re sharing, choose a pizza and a pasta to get a clear sense of Il Forno’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and inviting with warm, relaxed trattoria atmosphere perfect for unwinding.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Pizza Margherita
- Pizza Napoli
- Homemade Ravioli
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 33-27 Street 09, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If You Can't Book
For a more occasion-ready Cambodian meal, try Chanrey Tree or Malis. For a more drinks-forward alternative, Miss Wong is the smarter cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Il Forno is the easier, lower-friction choice in Siem Reab if the plan is a casual meal around sightseeing rather than a fully planned dining night. AHA Umber and Damnak Meas are stronger cross-shops when the priority is ambience and a more deliberate evening.
For Cambodian food, Malis is the clearer pick because its cuisine focus is explicit. Chanrey Tree also makes more sense for travelers who want the meal itself to anchor the night. Il Forno wins on simplicity and likely ease, not on confirmed culinary credentials.
If the group wants a drinks-led stop or a more atmospheric late plan, Miss Wong is the better alternative. Choose Il Forno for a meal that fits the schedule; choose the peers when the room, cuisine focus, or occasion matters more.
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Compare Il Forno
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Forno | Siem Reab | No published awards | |
| AHA Umber | Siem Reab | No published awards | |
| Chanrey Tree | Siem Reab | No published awards | |
| Malis | Siem Reap | Cambodian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4092024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3752023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #150 |
| Damnak Meas | Siem Reab | No published awards | |
| Miss Wong | Sala Kamreuk Sangkat | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Il Forno?
Il Forno is in Siem Reab and is open Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday from 11 AM to 10:30 PM. It is closed Wednesday through Saturday. Details are limited, so treat it as a casual option rather than a venue with awards, chef details, prices, or signature dishes.
Is lunch or dinner better at Il Forno?
Hours are 11 AM to 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. There is no separate lunch or dinner format, so choose the time that best fits your schedule and confirm current availability with the venue if timing matters.
Is Il Forno good for a special occasion?
Il Forno is casual, but awards, chef details, private dining notes, or formal format signals are not available. It may suit a low-key outing; for a more planned special occasion, compare current options such as Chanrey Tree or Damnak Meas and confirm directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Il Forno in Siem Reab?
Depending on the kind of outing you want, you can also compare AHA Umber, Chanrey Tree, Damnak Meas, Malis, or Miss Wong. Il Forno is the practical pick only when its casual dress code and Monday, Tuesday, or Sunday hours fit your plan.
