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Forno Kitchen and Bar, Columbus, OH

Forno Kitchen and Bar

4.9 (2985)
$30 and under
American
721 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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!

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

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What 2,985 people are saying

Forno Kitchen and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Columbus

    Best Overall

  • Columbus

    Best Food

  • Columbus

    Best Value

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    American

  • Columbus

    Most Booked

  • Columbus

    Best Overall

  • Columbus

    Best Food

  • Columbus

    Best Value

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    American

  • Columbus

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forno Kitchen and Bar is a vibrant dining spot in the heart of downtown, known for its "great food and fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the "best happy hour in Columbus," featuring half-off pizzas and appetizers. The service is frequently praised as "amazing," with standout servers like Eden and Tyler enhancing the experience.
2,985 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok- but definitely would go back for the ambiance. Great vibe, really good drinks and great service. The food was ok- but didn’t order anything that I would be ordering again or anything that I thought tasted amazing- just ok. But still really fun night out!

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  2. Ryan

    Columbus14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a wonderful anniversary dinner at Forno. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the portion was fantastic.

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  3. Patty

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined out on the patio, it was pleasant and much quieter than eating inside. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and we especially enjoyed the caprese salad. Would love to see that on the regular menu. Will definitely be back!

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  4. JC

    Central Kentucky9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is excellent. We had the calimari, a pesto & a prosciutto pizza among 4 of us, the fifth had a burger & fries. Very accommodating hostess. Reseated us when I asked because our first seating was too cramped. The ambiance is fine except the noise level made it difficult to hold a conversation without raising our voices. Also, the server missed part of our order because it was difficult to hear.

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  5. Melissa VIP

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for Happy Hour. Great service. Good food. Outside or on the bar side (inside) is a bit quieter than the rest of the inside (if that is important to you).

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  6. Katherine

    Virginia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fun atmosphere! Service was great too and it’s located in the heart of downtown.

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  7. Joe

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server especially was awesome. Timely but not intrusive

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  8. Michelle

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great for brunch, we all enjoyed our orders. The service was fast and attentive! Great atmosphere and ambiance

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  9. Mike VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend especially Brunch - service was fantastic

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  10. Jayk

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation multiple days in advance, and we still had to wait for 10+ minutes to be seated when we arrived. Food was delicious and worth the price, and our serve was personable & professional.

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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 4.9 stars by 2985 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 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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