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Forno Kitchen and Bar, Columbus, OH

Forno Kitchen and Bar

4.8
4.8
2945 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 148 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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!

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
  • 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!
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,945 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    American

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forno Kitchen and Bar is a vibrant hotspot in Columbus, celebrated for its exceptional happy hour deals, "amazing food," and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the "delicious pizzas," "perfect ambiance," and "friendly staff." A favorite for brunch and celebrations, Forno offers a lively atmosphere and consistently excellent dining experiences.
2,945 Reviews
  1. Katherine VIP

    Columbus14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our waitress was the absolute best! Recommend x 100!
    Forno Kitchen and BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words and recommendation Katherine! We're thrilled to hear you loved the food and had such a great experience with your waitress. We can’t wait to have you back again soon!

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  2. brenda

    Columbus2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The seats in our booth were so worn in that we felt like we were in a sink hole. The calamari was off in taste. The bathrooms needed to be kept up and we were there earlier in the evening. Not a great experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of four dined mid-afternoon on a Saturday and it was packed. Service was top notch despite the business, and food was delicious, especially the key lime pie at the end!
    Forno Kitchen and BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dining with us! We're glad you had a great experience despite the busy atmosphere and that you enjoyed both the service and food—especially the key lime pie! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks are wonderful and the service is outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant.
    Forno Kitchen and BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Graham and Paulette VIP

    Columbus6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience and loved our server.

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  6. Caitlin VIP

    Columbus35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for happy hour with coworkers! We had a great time. Our server was fantastic and the food and drinks were amazing. Will be back soon.
    Forno Kitchen and BarResponded 1 day ago
    Caitlin, thank you for joining us for happy hour! We're glad you and your coworkers had a great time and enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. We look forward to you visiting again.

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  7. Carly

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my sister for her 21st birthday and we absolutely loved it. The food and service was amazing and the prices was great too.
    Forno Kitchen and BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for celebrating with us Carly! We're so glad you and your sister had an amazing time. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Christina

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Forno during Happy Hour, specifically to order several dishes to share. It's such a fun atmosphere, and you will have a hard time finding a better happy hour with half of apps, pizzas, and most drinks. More than half their menu is half off! The food was great, and the service was just as awesome. Most people of our table of five thought almost all the dishes were a bit too spicy. Our favorites were the scallops, shrimp, and meatballs. We also ordered a sampling of desserts. While they are homemade and tasted amazing, a couple of them seemed a bit frozen. Overall, we will go back to Forno again. We always have great food and great service!

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  9. Michael VIP

    Columbus7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service was very good. However, the place could use a good clean. The wall next to our table was covered with dust balls. The music was also very loud upon arrival and our server misunderstood our appetizer order, which sounded very much like another item on the menu. She quickly fixed the mistake and requested the music be turned down, which created a much better ambiance.

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  10. Larry

    Columbus32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Cam was the best across the board. The brunch menu is intriguing. Our fireworks celebratory treat was a great treat.

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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 4.8 stars by 2945 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 148 times today
Google Map for Forno Kitchen and Bar

721 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Buttles/High St.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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