Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan

Antico Forno

Name: Antico Forno
Address: No. 141號, Rui'an St, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106, Taipei, TW
Telephone: +886 2 2706 3322
Price range: $$

160Pearl Points

Practical Italian

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About Antico Forno

Antico Forno is worth keeping on the Taipei shortlist when the brief is easy Italian, moderate pricing, a dinner plan that does not require heavy advance work. It is better for casual evening comfort than a major occasion, with Michelin Plate and Gambero Rosso recognition giving it more credibility than a generic neighborhood fallback.

Antico Forno is a Taipei Italian restaurant for a direct meal when the brief is simple: Italian cuisine, a $$ price point, a smart-casual dress code. Its verified hours make it mainly an evening option, with lunch also listed from Friday through Sunday.

The main reason to choose it is practicality. Taipei has many dining rooms that can turn dinner into a bigger occasion, while Antico Forno reads best as a grounded Italian choice with clear basics: Italian cuisine, $$ pricing, confirmed guide recognition. For another Taipei option, diners can also compare it with 16 by Flo.

Choose it for an easy Italian dinner, not a high-drama occasion

The value case is clear: this is a $$ Italian restaurant with confirmed recognition from Michelin Plate and Gambero Rosso 1 Spicchio. The appeal is not built on an invented signature dish or elaborate format; it is a practical Italian choice in Taipei with a moderate price category and a smart-casual dress code.

Expectation should stay grounded in what is verified. Antico Forno is Italian, but the available facts do not confirm specific dishes, a chef-led tasting format, a beverage program, or a particular service style. The useful question is whether the group wants a Taipei Italian meal at a manageable spend. On that read, it is a sensible candidate.

Readers comparing across the city can use Pearl's Taipei restaurants guide for a wider shortlist, then branch into Taipei bars or Taipei hotels if dinner is part of a longer plan.

The late-dinner angle is the practical reason to keep it on the list

The strongest use case is evening flexibility. Antico Forno is listed for dinner from 6–10 PM every day, with additional 12–3 PM lunch hours on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. That makes it useful for diners who want Italian food in Taipei without building the whole day around a complicated plan.

That does not mean it is the right answer for every craving. Within Taipei, Antico Forno's appeal is its balance: Italian cuisine, $$ pricing, smart-casual expectations, confirmed guide recognition. If the night calls for a different style of meal, compare the mood with other Taipei dining rooms rather than treating this as a one-size-fits-all answer.

If the group is split between cuisines, compare the decision against options such as Taiwan Rice Dining Hall, The Diner Ruian Branch, Xiao Lizi, or æ³ ç±³é£å . Those make more sense when the group wants something other than Italian. Antico Forno makes more sense when the plan is a Taipei Italian meal at a $$ price point.

Quick reference: Choose it for a $$ Italian meal in Taipei, especially for dinner; also note the verified Friday-to-Sunday lunch hours if a daytime meal fits better.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at Antico Forno?

Antico Forno is verified as an Italian restaurant, but the available facts do not confirm specific signature dishes. Treat it as a $$ Italian choice in Taipei with Michelin Plate and Gambero Rosso 1 Spicchio recognition, choose based on the current menu.

Is lunch or dinner better at Antico Forno?

Dinner is available daily from 6–10 PM. Lunch is listed only on Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12–3 PM, so dinner is the more broadly available option, while Friday-to-Sunday lunch can work if those hours fit your plans.

How far ahead should I book Antico Forno?

The verified information does not confirm booking difficulty or reservation details. Since Antico Forno is a recognized $$ Italian restaurant in Taipei, it is sensible to plan ahead for dinner, especially if your timing is fixed.

What should a first-timer know about Antico Forno?

Start with the confirmed basics: Antico Forno is an Italian restaurant in Taipei, priced at $$, with a smart-casual dress code. It has Michelin Plate and Gambero Rosso 1 Spicchio recognition.

What are alternatives to Antico Forno in Taipei?

For a different meal, compare Antico Forno with 16 by Flo, Taiwan Rice Dining Hall, The Diner Ruian Branch, Xiao Lizi, or æ³ ç±³é£å . Antico Forno is the Italian option among the verified facts; the others are names to consider when you want a different direction.

Is Antico Forno worth the price?

Yes, if you want a $$ Italian meal in Taipei with Michelin Plate and Gambero Rosso 1 Spicchio recognition. It makes sense when the goal is Italian cuisine at a moderate price point rather than a more elaborate special-occasion plan.

Location

No. 141號, Rui'an St, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

Taipei, Taiwan

Compare Antico Forno

Antico Forno Taipei and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards	Price
Antico Forno	Taipei	Italian	Michelin Plate (2024); Gambero Rosso 1 Spicchio (2026)	$$
The Diner Ruian Branch	Taipei	,	,	,
æ³ ç±³é£å	Taipei	,	,	,
Taiwan Rice Dining Hall	Taipei	Taiwanese	,	$$
16 by Flo	Taipei	,	,	,
Xiao Lizi	Taipei	Porridge	,	,

How Antico Forno Taipei compares with similar nearby venues.

Also Consider

The Diner Ruian Branch, Notable alternative
æ³ ç±³é£å , Notable alternative
Taiwan Rice Dining Hall, Taiwanese, $$
16 by Flo, Notable alternative
Xiao Lizi, Porridge, Porridge

How Antico Forno compares in Taipei

Choose Antico Forno when the group wants Italian at a moderate spend and an easier booking path. Taiwan Rice Dining Hall is the better fit for a Taiwanese $$ meal, while Xiao Lizi makes more sense for a simpler porridge-focused stop. The tradeoff is cuisine and mood: Italian comfort here, local-food practicality there.

The Diner Ruian Branch is the more casual neighborhood alternative if the priority is ease over Italian specificity. 16 by Flo should be the cross-shop for diners who want a more composed experience and are willing to plan harder around the meal. Antico Forno sits between those poles: more dinner-oriented than a diner stop, less demanding than a polished destination meal.

If the decision is about ambiance, æ³ ç±³é£å and Taiwan Rice Dining Hall are stronger when the night should feel rooted in Taiwanese cooking. Antico Forno is the safer pick for mixed groups, especially when one person wants Italian and nobody wants to negotiate a complicated booking.