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Forno Kitchen and Bar, Columbus, OH

Forno Kitchen and Bar

4.7
4.7
2877 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
Located in the heart of the Short North Arts District, Forno offers the best atmosphere and contemporary cuisine in the city, with alluring views of our custom stone-fire oven and High Street happenings. An unrivaled Happy Hour includes hand-crafted drinks, wine by the glass, Ohio drafts, signature pizzas and sharables. Stop in and see why we’ve been ranked as one of Forbes Top 100 Hottest Restaurants in America! Please call us at 614-469-0053 to make a reservation!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 469-0053
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Branden Weigel
  • Private party facilities
    If you're interested in holding a private event, please reach out to events@onehospitality.co or give us a call at (614) 469-0053!
  • Area
    Short North - Arena District
  • Cross Street
    Buttles/High St.
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking. Parking garage located on Hubbard/High Street. Parking garage located on Russell Street.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • Holiday Chalet

    29 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
    Cozy, ski lodge vibes, festive cocktails, fondue
    Holiday Chalet photo

What 2,877 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forno Kitchen and Bar delights with its "cozy yet energetic" atmosphere and "amazing" happy hour deals. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, from wood-fired pizzas to creative cocktails. The staff is "attentive and friendly," making each visit memorable. While noise levels may vary, it remains a top choice for celebrations.

2,877 Reviews
  1. Monica

    VIP

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prices are too high for the amount of food you get. Additionally, I don't like not being able to see an itemized check on the bill on the mobile device the server uses.

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  2. Kathy

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the experience and glad we went but it was very crowded and very noisy and a limited drink menu. Would also like them to offer additional snack options.

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  3. Phil

    Columbus

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kudos to Forno for creating a fun seasonal pop-up speakeasy in the basement for the holidays. Decorations, including vintage video, set the mood for apres-ski R&R. Special themed drinks were great, especially the espresso martinis, and the six of us devoured the fondue. Would've been nice if they'd offered a couple more menu items like personal-size pizzas/flatbread from the kitchen upstairs, and maybe a little bigger assortment of dipping items for the cheese fondue than just orange cubed bell pepper, bread, and apple slices (maybe more fruit?), but the whole experience was enjoyable on our pop-up pub crawl.

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  4. Jessica

    VIP

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The brunch was great and they drinks were so good! Just wish they had a little bit more options for brunch food.

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  5. Fred

    VIP

    Columbus

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect in every way - drinks, app, main dishes - perfect. Our server Molly was perfect!

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  6. Logan

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food always amazing! Good service. Always a good experience with Tim. The hosts up front were kind this time around. Typically have not had that experience from the hosts, so it seems to be getting much better.

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  7. Terry

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta special was fantastic! Excellent service and a fun atmosphere. Highly recommend

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  8. julie

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    First time for husband and I going. Our table was in the back next to another table of 4 beside a door. It was freezing and We had to scream to have a conversation with each other because we were right on top of the other table. The positive is the food was amazing! Our waiter was also great! He must’ve realized how cold it was because he said he asked them to turn up the heat.

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  9. Flo

    VIP

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came in for the great happy hour. The scallops are a must, and i love the ahi tuna tacos, but i get them in lettuce boats. Our server, Cristina, is always attentive and pleasant...she aims to please. Her personality is definitely suited to giving great customer service ...always a pleasure! And, of course, we must give a big shout out to Sydney, the 'hostess with the mostest'. She is a joy... always has a welcoming smile and still a professional demeanor. We love Forno. Great venue for brunch and birthdays too👍

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  10. Halle

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waiter. Fast food. Good drinks. A little loud but appropriate for friends.

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FAQs

Forno Kitchen and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 469-0053.

Forno Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2877 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Forno Kitchen and Bar

721 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Buttles/High St.
  • Area
    Short North - Arena District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking. Parking garage located on Hubbard/High Street. Parking garage located on Russell Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Branden Weigel
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (614) 469-0053
  • Private party facilities
    If you're interested in holding a private event, please reach out to events@onehospitality.co or give us a call at (614) 469-0053!
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