About this venue
Jenna DeFuria
BANQUET SALES MANAGER
Forte Ristorante is a stunning restaurant wedding venue in Hackensack, NJ, that sets the stage for an unforgettable celebration with loved ones. Backed by years of experience, the team opened its newest location in September 2023. You'll get to experience elegant decor, upbeat vibes, and friendly smiles for your most important day to come. Forte Ristorante is just the spot you have been looking for!
Our Italian-rooted chef carefully curates our exceptional food. All of the items are made from scratch, in-house, from start to finish.
Forte Ristorante Event Room Breakdowns
- Lounge Area: Semi-private area accommodating 50 people or under.
- Glass Room: Private, glass-encased room perfect for small wedding celebrations of 24 people or under.
- Penthouse Party Room: A fully equipped, private 2nd floor that holds 30 to 125 people.
- We also offer the option of full restaurant buyouts.
With multiple menu options and party packages available, along with customized planning, we look forward to hearing from you!
Meet the team
Jenna DeFuria
Banquet Sales Manager
Known for a comprehensive understanding of restaurant operations, event coordination, and client relations, I try my absolute best to bring a hands-on approach to service, excellent execution, and happy clients. I strive to create seamless communication between myself and hosts, and our in-house staff departments. Which leads to flawlessly ran events and repeat client partnerships, optimizing all guest experiences. XOXO Jenna
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5/12/25
Took my wife, daughter, sister, mother, mother-in-law and sister-in-law here today for Mother’s Day and it might have been the best meal I’ve had in 2025. The atmosphere is great, with a nice area around the bar and tons of space with various s...
ize tables. The service was tremendous, our waitress was so kind and attentive, even with a 13-month old with us. The food and drinks were great, I ordered the spicy vodka rigatoni with blackened chicken. It was tremendous. Eddie, who I believe is the owner, was one of the nicest people we’ve met, came over and checked on us, introduced himself, and thanked us for coming.
We will undoubtedly be back!
1/24/25
I celebrated my wedding reception here on 1/11 at the upstairs pent house and I want to say that everything was amazing. It was amazing from the moment I decided to start planning my event there in the fall. Jenna was amazing to work with she w...
as there every step of the way meeting with me and answering all my questions or concerns. We were stressed about decor and the timing we had to decorate before the party but she was legit amazing letting us drop the decor the day before and decorating early the morning of since there was no party before ours. She was very responsive and guided me every step of the way with all my requests. If you’re looking to book a private event I highly recommend having Jenna help you she’s great.
The day of the wedding my best friend and aunts were decorating and they told me everyone was fabulous and so helpful. My best friend mentioned Nelson that he was an angel and helping with all their requests. The night of the wedding Eddy and Mike were amazing as Jenna couldn’t be there that day any request I had they were there to assist and made everything flow so smoothly. The lady we had as a bar tender I can’t remember her name during the party was also amazing. My guests loved the space and they loved the food everyone only said amazing things. I highly recommend forte everything turned out beautiful and perfect and I recommend all their staff everyone was great from start to finish.
6/25/25
Great dining experience! We have been several times and the food has been delicious each time. Devin was our waiter recently and he was wonderful - I only have great things to say about it all. Highly recommend whether it’s to celebrate a birt...
hday, just for a date night or any occasion. 10/10
10/24/25
Forte is truly one of Hackensack’s gems — an incredible Italian restaurant that never disappoints. I had an amazing experience during my recent visit. Our server, Devin, provided exceptional hospitality — attentive, friendly, and incredibly kno...
wledgeable. He recommended the Chicken Francese, which was absolutely delicious, while my guest enjoyed the Spicy Rigatoni (which I couldn’t resist finishing for her!).
The drinks were just as impressive — the three ladies behind the bar are phenomenal and always know how to craft a perfect cocktail. The atmosphere at Forte is unmatched: relaxed and elegant from Sunday through Thursday, and lively with an awesome DJ and great crowd on Fridays and Saturdays.
Every visit reminds me why I love this place — from the food and drinks to the service and vibe, Forte delivers excellence across the board. Definitely my go-to spot and a place I’ll be a regular at moving forward!
5/28/25
Food was really good. My family rented the private dining room for my sisters graduation dinner. The service was also top notch as well as the waitress(can’t remember her name) was always around and ready to serve anyone who needed anything.
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