
Monte Forte - Neapolitan Pizza (Horsham)
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About Monte Forte - Neapolitan Pizza (Horsham)
On East St in Horsham, Monte Forte is an Italian restaurant built around Neapolitan style pizza, including a Margherita and an American with pepperoni, cooked in a wood-fired oven. Smaller sizes can be made on request. A beer range runs alongside a cocktail list that includes a spicy margarita, and a lunch menu pairs a pizza or pasta with a soft drink at a set price. Table service brings courses out and clears between them, and seating welcomes dogs. The restaurant is a walk-in, with no reservations taken, and it opens daily. Downstairs, a basement area is available for private hire, hosting bottomless pizza and cocktail evenings as well as wedding breakfasts, giving groups a separate space to book for their own event.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention neapolitan style pizza, margherita pizza, basement event space and spicy margarita cocktail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention neapolitan style pizza, margherita pizza, basement event space and spicy margarita cocktail.
Customer Review Summary
Neapolitan pizza draws the strongest praise, with reviewers repeatedly comparing it favorably to what they've had in Naples itself, citing the fresh, handmade dough and good ingredient balance, and the classic margarita called spot on for its cheese and tomato ratio. Close behind, the drinks range gets singled out, from the craft beer selection to a spicy margarita cocktail one reviewer says is worth checking out. Several also mention the lunch menu's value, with one family of five dining for around £53. Service is mostly called friendly and efficient, though a few note slower moments, like a five minute gap between desserts or a delay clearing plates and taking drink orders. Minor food gripes surface too, including a disappointing amount of pepperoni on an American pizza and one occasion when tiramisù had run out. The basement area comes up repeatedly for private hire, with two separate wedding parties praising its flexibility and reasonable cost for catering their receptions.
Customer Review Summary
Neapolitan pizza draws the strongest praise, with reviewers repeatedly comparing it favorably to what they've had in Naples itself, citing the fresh, handmade dough and good ingredient balance, and the classic margarita called spot on for its cheese and tomato ratio. Close behind, the drinks range gets singled out, from the craft beer selection to a spicy margarita cocktail one reviewer says is worth checking out. Several also mention the lunch menu's value, with one family of five dining for around £53. Service is mostly called friendly and efficient, though a few note slower moments, like a five minute gap between desserts or a delay clearing plates and taking drink orders. Minor food gripes surface too, including a disappointing amount of pepperoni on an American pizza and one occasion when tiramisù had run out. The basement area comes up repeatedly for private hire, with two separate wedding parties praising its flexibility and reasonable cost for catering their receptions.
Featured reviews
- Katie Barba
“We used Monte Forte for our evening food at our wedding and it was incredible! We got to choose which pizzas and even then they were so flexible. By the end of the night, those pizzas had been a literal life saver. Couldn't recommend enough”
- barbara Smart
“Dog friendly and will do any of the pizzas in a smaller size. Hadn't had a cocktail before, they are most excellent. The spicy margarita is worth checking out”
- Oliver Payne
“We hired the basement area for our wedding breakfast after our ceremony at Horsham registry office. The space was nice and private, the cost was really reasonable, and importantly it was the hottest day of the year so far so the air conditioning was a life saver. The food was delicious with the pizza being as good as anything we've had in Naples, and the menu catering for all our guests' preferences/dietary requirements. Aiden in particular was lovely and accommodating and made the whole experience really easy. Would highly recommend :)”
- Darcy O
“We come to Monte Forte for lunch with our 3 children. It was nice and quiet, which was ideal for us as our children have neurodisabilities. The gentleman serving us was really laid back and friendly, great customer service. My partner is Italian, and was transported back home when he bit into the pizza, he said it tastes almost identical to the ones back in Italy. I too have never tasted such delicious pizza in the UK before either. The price of the meal altogether was also the cheapest we (as a family of 5) have ever had, totalling £53.09! The atmosphere was pretty quiet which for our children is nice, however some music would be nice in the background to break the silence when its not so busy. However, it will definitely be our go to place to eat whenever we visit Horsham from now on.”
- Arabella Frola
“I came for lunch with my mum and my baby. There were plenty of seats available, the waitress was very friendly and she kindly gave us a bigger table in a more private area so we could keep our pram nearby and let my son crawl around. The atmosphere was relaxed and homely. The food came quickly, the pizzas were good (excellent dough and fresh ingredients, Neapolitan style) and the lunch menu was very good value. The restaurants has baby changing facilities and high chairs. We definitely enjoyed our lunch and would recommend the restaurant and return. My only 2 small suggestions for them to improve: 1. as a Neapolitan (and very knowledgeable about pizza) i would suggest not putting dry tomatoes on a Bufalina as the bitterness of the conserved tomatoes doesn't go well with the freshness of the other ingredients. 2. I'd suggest ensuring they always have tiramisù as I was a bit sad it had run out.”
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Good to know
“We are MONTE FORTE. An independently run pizzeria, bringing Neapolitan pizza to the south east of England. Our pizza is chewy, light and charred at 500c in our hand built oven, just like the ones cooked in Napoli. Along with great hospitality and an expansive drinks offerings we think we offer something special for anyone who joins us. We get booked up quickly, especially at peak times, so to avoid disappointment please make sure to book. Pizza. Craft Beer. Good Vibes.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
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