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Forno Kitchen and Bar, Columbus, OH

Forno Kitchen and Bar

4.9 (3009)
$30 and under
American
721 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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 3,009 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Best Overall

  • Columbus

    Best Value

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    American

  • Columbus

    Most Booked

  • Columbus

    Best Overall

  • Columbus

    Best Value

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    American

  • Columbus

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forno Kitchen and Bar offers "amazing food and service" with a lively atmosphere perfect for brunch or happy hour. The "best happy hour in Columbus" features half-off appetizers and pizzas. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. Patrons laud the attentive service and diverse menu, making it "a must-visit" in Columbus.
3,009 Reviews
  1. LaJeda VIP

    Columbus30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Tim was superb! He was friendly and attentive. We throughly enjoyed our dinning experience.

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  2. R. Scott

    Key West / Florida Keys7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great brunch. I had the cajun shrimp, sausage and grits. It was very tasty. Service was great and attentive, but not overbearing. Noise level was a little loud, but that varies with crowd.

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  3. Kristina

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here on our first date. It wasn’t my first time but the guy I was with was his first time!! We absolutely loved it. Christina was our server and she rocked it. Iris was able to hold our table because we were running a few minutes late in traffic.

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  4. Alex VIP

    Columbus63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was absolutely fantastic. The food and drinks were great. Highly recommend!

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  5. Colleen

    Columbus11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love visiting Forno! Our food was outstanding and so were the drinks! Always a positive experience!

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  6. amelia

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really great place for brunch! We all loved our food and our server was great! But would recommend always making a reservation it was pretty busy in there.

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  7. Janelle

    Pittsburgh / Western PA25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Girls weekend away and we had the best meal at Forno. Great atmosphere and the service was 5 stars.

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  8. Emily

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clyde was great - knowledgeable and efficient. Always a good time at happy hour.

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  9. Gina

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy Hour is definitely the time to go, but get a reservation. I was shocked how much we got for our money when everything's half off. It was all super delicious and well prepared.

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  10. Allison VIP

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gabby did a fantastic job waiting on us!! Food and atmosphere were spot on!

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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 3009 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Short North - Arena District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 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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