Forno Kitchen and Bar

Name: Forno Kitchen and Bar
Address: 721 North High St, Columbus, OH, United States, 43215
Telephone: (614) 469-0053
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2248 Reviews

$30 and under

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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 New Year's Eve reservation!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 115 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(614) 469-0053

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Italian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Monday-Thursday: 4:00PM - 11:00PM Friday: 4:00PM - 1:00AM Saturday: 10:00AM - 1:00AM Sunday: 10:00AM - 11:00PM Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4:00PM-6:00PM
Phone number
(614) 469-0053
Website
http://www.fornoshortnorth.com/
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 Ami Blake at ami.blake@corsoventures.com or feel free to give us a call at (614)469-0053!
Private party contact
andrea@fornoshortnorth.com: (614) 469-0063

Location
721 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215
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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Popular dishes

French Toast$11.00
Classic Brioche French Toast, Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream
Nutella Stuffed French Toast$12.00
Caramelized Bananas, Hazelnuts, Whipped Cream
Biscuits & Gravy*$11.00
Herb Buttermilk Biscuit, Sage Sausage Gravy, Sunny Side Up Egg
Chicken & Waffles$14.00
Southern Fried Chicken, Savory Waffles, Hot Sauce Aioli, Maple
Brunch Brasato*$12.00
Tomato Braised Beef, Egg, Parmesan, Rosemary, Bread
Forno Skillet*$13.00
Two Eggs, Potatoes, Mushrooms, Red Pepper, Asparagus, Goat Cheese
Breakfast Pizza*$14.00
Three Eggs, Fontina, Roasted Garlic, Pancetta, Brussel Sprouts
Forno Bisque & Grilled Cheese$12.00
Roasted San Marzano, Goat Cheese, Brioche Grilled Cheese
Breakfast BLT*$10.00
Fried Egg, Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Mayonnaise

Brunch Cocktails

Forno Bloody Mary$10.00
Forno Tomato, Capicola, Mozzarella, Pepper and Belvedere Vodka
Mimosa$10.00
Domaine Chandon Brut, Orange Juice
"Bottomless" Mimosa$20.00
10am - 3pm during brunch

Sandwiches

Served with Fries

Forno Burger*$14.00
Campari Tomato Bruschetta, Goat Cheese, Arugula
Burger*$13.00
Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
Chicken Saltimbocca$13.00
Grilled Chicken, Pancetta, Fontina, Forno Aioli, Roasted Tomato

Coffee

Coffee$3.00
Espresso$3.00
Cappuccino$4.00
Latte$4.00

Pizza

Our pizzas are made with fresh dough, mixed in house by hand every day. We use only imported San Marzano tomatoes for our sauce to provide a true Italian flavor. Our chefs have hand-selected quality ingredients with a focus on staying local. Pizzas are cooked in our custom stone-fired oven at 750 degrees to obtain a nice crispness & slight rustic char. They are served immediately for ultimate freshness and top quality. Please enjoy!

Margherita$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Campari Tomato, Basil, San Marzano Tomato
Four Cheese$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, Provolone, San Marzano Tomato
Pepperoni$14.00
Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
Garden$14.00
Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Red Onions, Asparagus, Arugula, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
Chicken Alfredo$15.00
Alfredo Sauce, Mozzarella, Mushroom, Grilled Chicken
Carne$15.00
Italian Sausage, Capicola, Pepperoni, Red Onions, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
Mediterranean$13.00
Artichoke, Pepperoncini, Red Onions, Olives, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
Shrimp$16.00
Alfredo Sauce, Red Onion, Parmesan, Mozzarella
Hawaiian$14.00
Capicola, Jalapeño, Pineapple, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
White$13.00
Roasted Garlic Olive Oil, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Artichoke, Onion, Parmesan
Wild Mushroom$14.00
Crimini, Oyster, & Shiitake Mushrooms, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
Forno Chicken$15.00
Roasted Red Pepper Puree, Mozzarella, Asparagus, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers

Bar Snacks

Olive Sampler$5.00
Fresh Herbs, Shaved Parmesan
Marcona Almonds$6.00
Spice-Dusted, Served Warm

Shared Items

Arancini$11.00
Fried Risotto Balls, Fontina, San Marzano Sauce
Calamari$13.00
Parmesan, Arugula, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Lemon Aioli
Warm Ricotta$11.00
Olive Oil, Glazed Peaches, Served with House Baked Bread
Meatballs$11.00
Braised Meatballs, San Marzano Sauce, Parmesan
House-Cured Pork Belly$11.00
Butternut Squash Purée, Fennel Agro Dolce, Braised Red Cabbage
Mini Salmon Cakes$11.00
Capers, Lemon, Tzatziki, Bruschetta
Roasted Garlic Shrimp$12.00
Herb Butter, Red Pepper Flakes
Ahi Tuna Taco*$13.00
Lime Cilantro Slaw, Avocado Crema, Wonton Shell

Salads

Customize Salad: Add Roasted Beets $4, Chicken $5, Salmon $6*/Shrimp $7

House Italian$9.00
Capicola, Ricotta Salata, Herb Vinaigrette
Caesar$8.00
Campari Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Croutons
Caprese Salad$9.00
Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Vinaigrette, Mesclun Greens
Arugula$7.00
Fennel, Pumpkin Seed, Lemon Mint Vinaigrette, Parmesan
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese$9.00
Marcona Almonds, Orange Tarragon Vinaigrette

Mom's Desserts

Key Lime Pie$7.00
Raspberry Coulis, Whipped Cream
New York Style Cheesecake$6.00
Strawberryerry Coulis
Buckeye Cheesecake$7.00
O-H-I-O!
Chocolate Cheesecake$7.00
Oreo Crust, Raspberry Sauce
Lemon Bar$6.00
Blueberry Compote, Whipped Cream

What 2,248 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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MatthewL
Cincinnati
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall1food4service4ambience1
Drove 100 miles for a family dinner. Food and server were both very good. Our table was under an exposed HVAC duct that was dripping condensation on us and the table during our meal. They attempted to dry it with a window-type cleaner and we had to cover our food. Asked for and spoke with a manager, who said sorry but we have to run the AC, and this was a new problem and walked away mid-conversation. The table slid when I was leaving, and there is rust on the floor under the table leg. Perhaps not a new problem.
DP
DrewP
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always amazing food, great service and can't wait to come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zoo, our waiter was so very attentive & professional!
J
Jmunderhill
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great birthday dinner. The half price happy hour was fantastic. We had a great server too!
N
Niya
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was great. Felt very welcomed by all the staff. We were there to celebrate my husband’s birthday & They gave us complimentary dessert which was very sweet gesture. Food was great. I enjoyed a lot there. Can’t wait to go back.
S
Sooty
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner! Great place to celebrate any occasion. Music was a little loud.
MS
MSDawg
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great afternoon meal with perfect food portions for the cost and excellent service. Second time at Forno and excellent!
D
Debra
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Did not like where we sat. They were empty tables in the front near the window where we asked to be seated and they said we could not sit there
E
Erin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
I enjoyed this special little restaurant and the fanciness feelings it brings. The server was busy, but super helpful and attentive. Happy Hour is the best time to go!
L
Lauren
Cleveland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Specialty cocktails are always amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always a good choice! I love the atmosphere! My friends and I always enjoy getting the “Pasta Forno”.
SP
StephanieP
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am never disappointed with my experience at Farno. The food , service was exceptional. Thank you again.
LL
LabLoverLaura
Columbus
105 reviews
vip
3.0
105 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Fun corner spot in the short north district. They are known for their pizzas so stick with these! Tried their recommended crispy rice for the appetizer. Not good. :( Very much tasted as if they were sitting cold then nuked. Some bites were freezing others warm. Take a pass. Chicken Forno pie was fantastic. Every pie comes with six slices perfect for two. Super hopping environment so be ready for the crowd and energy! It was a nice change for us.
AM
AllieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
food and service was great. loud but a great atmosphere
DH
DHall
Columbus
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great happy hour! Happy hour deals are amazing and food was delicious.
FF
FarshadF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
To be honest, the pizza was too salty and the mussels were steamed in what seemed to be a fancy chicken broth. Was disappointing, though the ambiance and drinks made up for it. Probably will not be back for awhile
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Food is always excellent. But the high top tables are close together and it is very noisy.
AK
AlanK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Mostly a pizza place. Good food and service, though. Nice atmosphere.
KG
KimberleeG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was great as usual. Great food, service and vibe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Forno is always my favorite restaurant in Columbus it’s perfect for any occasion. The service and food is always excellent.
JD
JenniferD
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Forno was fabulous to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. Our server was excellent! Food was wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place!!!!
BD
BlancaD
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Had a great time at the happy hour! Great food and drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food....Incredible service. One of my favorites now. Brunch lunch dinner
ME
MohamedE
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Went with my wife on a date. Service was good but slow. Food was great. Desert was a little old we asked to return it and replace with something else they did at no charge. Noise level is a little high to have a conversation with someone across the table from you. Love the place but it’s not a dive bar turn the sound down a bit
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our wedding anniversary and had an amazing experience! Can’t wait to go back. Best happy hour in town!
C
Chris
Columbus
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for brunch, and it was amazing! They have creative brunch dishes and they were delicious! I will definitely be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Our server Ben was the best! Very helpful, entertaining, and super caring. While the noise level was very loud, the food and service was excellent! Will definitely come back!
s
solon44139
Cleveland
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Hostess very friendly. Waiter really nice. Woman that served the food was not friendly at all, practically dropped our food on the table.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best happy hour!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I’ve been to Forno before and always enjoyed my visits. They have good food with decent vegetarian options. The drinks were delicious, but I would not recommend going if you’re looking for a quiet venue.
AL
AmandaL
Columbus
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience2
Loved my cocktails but food subpar
K
Kerry
Columbus
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Didn’t have 2 of their cocktails available and most of the appetizers besides the sticky rice and brasato were not good.
F
Foodislove
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
The restaurant has over all moved into a more casual atmosphere. The bathrooms could be updated, overall the experience was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Happy Father’s Day 6.19.22 celebration!! Perfect weather in Short North Columbus and atmosphere at Forno Kitchen + Bar!! Delicious pepperoni pizza with yummy extra sauce on the side, salad and wine! Relaxed and fun dinner ! Emily K was our great waitress- so friendly and professional!
LC
LisaC
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and service. Fun, upbeat atmosphere.
LS
LisaS
Toledo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had Sunday brunch. Usually come for dinner and drinks. Great service and food!
DL
DerrickL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time and great service! Would recommend it to friends and family.
M
Mmmgood
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
The food was really good. The happy hour prices were moderate to average prices. I wish there were more food items on the happy hour menu. Although our service was a little slow at times, it was very busy so we took that into consideration and tipped our server at least 20% for his efforts. I would still go back to try it again.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 2248 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 115 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(614) 469-0053

721 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

Cross street
Buttles/High St.
Neighborhood
Short North - Arena District
Hours of operation
Monday-Thursday: 4:00PM - 11:00PM Friday: 4:00PM - 1:00AM Saturday: 10:00AM - 1:00AM Sunday: 10:00AM - 11:00PM Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4:00PM-6:00PM
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

Website
http://www.fornoshortnorth.com/
Phone number
(614) 469-0053
Private party facilities
If you're interested in holding a private event, please reach out to Ami Blake at ami.blake@corsoventures.com or feel free to give us a call at (614)469-0053!
Private party contact
andrea@fornoshortnorth.com: (614) 469-0063

Forno Kitchen and Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Brunch

French Toast$11.00

Nutella Stuffed French Toast$12.00

Biscuits & Gravy*$11.00

Chicken & Waffles$14.00

Brunch Brasato*$12.00

Forno Skillet*$13.00

Breakfast Pizza*$14.00

Forno Bisque & Grilled Cheese$12.00

Breakfast BLT*$10.00

Brunch Cocktails

Forno Bloody Mary$10.00

Mimosa$10.00

"Bottomless" Mimosa$20.00

Sandwiches

Forno Burger*$14.00

Burger*$13.00

Chicken Saltimbocca$13.00

Coffee

Coffee$3.00

Espresso$3.00

Cappuccino$4.00

Latte$4.00

Pizza

Margherita$13.00

Four Cheese$13.00

Pepperoni$14.00

Garden$14.00

Chicken Alfredo$15.00

Carne$15.00

Mediterranean$13.00

Shrimp$16.00

Hawaiian$14.00

White$13.00

Wild Mushroom$14.00

Forno Chicken$15.00

Bar Snacks

Olive Sampler$5.00

Marcona Almonds$6.00

Shared Items

Arancini$11.00

Calamari$13.00

Warm Ricotta$11.00

Meatballs$11.00

House-Cured Pork Belly$11.00

Mini Salmon Cakes$11.00

Roasted Garlic Shrimp$12.00

Ahi Tuna Taco*$13.00

Salads

House Italian$9.00

Caesar$8.00

Caprese Salad$9.00

Arugula$7.00

Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese$9.00

Mom's Desserts

Key Lime Pie$7.00

New York Style Cheesecake$6.00

Buckeye Cheesecake$7.00

Chocolate Cheesecake$7.00

Lemon Bar$6.00

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