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: 4.8

4.8

2472 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 59 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
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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 469-0053
Website
http://www.fornoshortnorth.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Strine
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

Featured in

Popular dishes

Arancini$12.00
Fried Risotto Balls, Fontina, San Marzano Sauce
Crispy Rice*$15.00
Fried Risotto, Spicy Ahi Tuna, Sweet Soy, Jalapeño, Pickled Ginger
Calamari$16.00
Parmigiano Reggiano, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Lemon Aioli
Burrata$15.00
Warm Arrabiata, Grilled Bread
Avocado Bruschetta^$14.00
Grilled Bread, Avocado, Goat Cheese, Pickled Shallots, Grape Tomatoes
Meatballs**$13.00
Braised Meatballs, San Marzano Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
Steamed Mussels**$15.00
Saffron White Wine Broth, Pancetta, Roma Tomatoes, Grilled Bread
Roasted Garlic Shrimp$13.00
Garlic Butter, Pepper Flakes, Breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano
Warm Ricotta$14.00
Olive Oil, White Balsamic Reduction, Glazed Peaches, Baked Bread
Ahi Tuna Tacos*$18.00
Poke-Style, Lime-Cilantro Slaw, Avocado Crema, Sesame Seeds, Wonton Shell
Brasato*$16.00
Tomato Braised Beef, Egg, Rosemary, Parmigiano Reggiano, Bread

Soup + Salad

Customize Salad: Add Roasted Beets $5, Chicken $7, Salmon* $9, Shrimp $8

Forno Tomato Bisque$8.00
Roasted San Marzano, Goat Cheese, Baked Bread
House Italian** ^$9.00
Onion, Prosciutto, Pepperoncini, Olives, Ricotta Salata, Herb Vinaigrette
Caesar$8.00
Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Croutons
Arugula^$8.00
Tomato, Fennel, Pepita, Lemon Mint Vinaigrette, Parmigiano Reggiano
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese^$9.00
Arugula, Marcona Almonds, Orange Tarragon Vinaigrette

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 and slight rustic char. Please enjoy! Add Gluten Free Crust $3. Vegan Cheese Available Upon Request

Margherita^$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomato, Basil, San Marzano Tomato
Prosciutto**$19.00
Ricotta, Fontina, Arugula, Onion, Olive Oil, White Balsamic Reduction
Four Cheese$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, Provolone, San Marzano Tomato
Pepperoni**$18.00
Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
Garden^$18.00
Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Red Onions, Asparagus, Arugula, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
Chicken Alfredo^^$19.00
Alfredo Sauce, Mozzarella, Mushroom, Grilled Chicken
Carne**$19.00
Italian Sausage, Capicola, Pepperoni, Red Onions, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
Meatball** ^^$19.00
Vodka Sauce, Meatballs, Pepperoncini, Red Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil
Breakfast* ** ^^$18.00
Three Eggs, Fontina, Roasted Garlic Sauce, Pancetta, Brussel Sprouts
Hawaiian**$18.00
Capicola, Jalapeño, Pineapple, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
White^$18.00
Roasted Garlic Sauce, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Artichoke, Onion, Parmigiano Reggiano
Midwest**$19.00
Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Jalapeño, Mozzarella, Ranch, Alfredo
Forno Chicken^^$19.00
Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Mozzarella, Asparagus, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers
Pesto$18.00
Balsamic Onion Jam, Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil Pesto Vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Served with Fries. Garlic Parmesan Fries Add $1

Forno Burger*$17.00
Roma Tomato Bruschetta, Goat cheese, Arugula
Burger*$17.00
Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
Chicken Saltimbocca**$17.00
Grilled Chicken, Prosciutto, Fontina, Forno Aioli, Roasted Tomato

Mains

Sub Gluten Free Pasta +$3

Confit Chicken Marsala$24.00
Confit Leg Quarter, Mushroom Risotto, Marsala Mushrooms Sauce
Salmon*$29.00
Glazed Root Vegetable, Lentils, Red Pepper Coulis
Petit Filet*$42.00
Gruyère Mornay, Arugula, Tuscon Roasted Potatoes, Red Wine Braised Pearl Onions
Pasta Forno$17.00
Rigatoni, Vodka Sauce, Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella
Seafood Pasta$37.00
Bucatini, Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Spicy Tomato Cream, Parmigiano Reggiano
Baked Lobster Rotini$25.00
Gruyère Mornay, Butter Poached Lobster, Sage Bread Crumbs
Eggplant Parmesan$18.00
Linguine, Alfredo, San Marzano Sauce, Mozzarella
Chicken Parmesan$22.00
Linguine, Alfredo, San Marzano Sauce, Mozzarella
Linguine and Clams$25.00
Little Necks, Roma Tomato, White Wine, Garlic, Lemon
Meatball Linguine**$19.00
San Marzano Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$6.00
Browned Brussels Sprouts^$7.00
Tuscan Roasted Potatoes$7.00
Glazed Root Vegetables^$6.00
Mushroom Risotto$9.00
Garlic Parmesan Fries^$7.00

Coffee

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

What 2,472 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful and our server was amazing! Drinks are so good and pizza was delicious. Thank you for making my birthday so special!
SF
SimpleFoodieGal
Columbus
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday brunch was a hit! The mimosa package needs to be extend to an all day special or better yet make brunch all day Sunday. I love the vibe
l
luvsobeach
Columbus
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very delicious brunch. Service was excellent. Order the white pizza, it was awesome. My only critique that I would recommend would be to turn the base level down on your sound system. Great lively restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael was our server and he was great!! So attentive and kind, recommends great food to us!
V
Vicky
Cleveland
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for happy hour fabulous choice of food and beverages and great atmosphere. Lively and fun.
KB
KevinB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
A typical happy hour experience at Forno, which is to say very enjoyable and an excellent value. A great place to stop for a bite and a drink before a show, which is what we did last night. And we shall return.
SR
SteveR
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We LOVE Forno Happy Hour. The service is especially excellent.
SM
ShMG
Columbus
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was average. Very salty. Very crowded tables. Drinks were good and reasonably priced but they add a transaction fee at end (3%).
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect brunch! We loved the service, the food and drinks. Definitely will recommend and be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great happy hour! Pizza and drinks were all half off
RV
RobertV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely... food was good. Wine was delish. Our waiter was awesome!! The girls at the front desk were so sweet and nice. We'd go back for sure!
EW
EricW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Everything good, except very pricey for pizzas and a couple drinks.
a
alexm
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Forno is a great go-to for Happy Hour and wonderful food!
B
Babycakes
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
3.0
57 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall3food1service5ambience5
Ambience is great .. Fun hip vibe . great service.. great drinks . Thought the food was not on scale at all with the rest of the restaurant.. out of certain pasta 🤷‍♀️.. food was bland and not the best quality
m
mary
Los Angeles
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
The warm ricotta with peach compote was outstanding!! We got a half prosciutto, half garden Pizza that we couldn't finish. And the spiked strawberries were amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Love Forno. Only thing I’d change is the noise level and spacing between seats, but it’s still pretty good.
S
Soflo2222
Miami
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Everything was just fine. Did not realize it was happy hour so a lot of people looking for half-price food and drink, which is cool but may have slowed down service a bit. Drinks took a bit, but again, during happy hour totally understandable. The food was alright; not bad, not great, but good. Breakfast pizza was very good, as was the tomato bisque soup, made a good dipper for the pizza crust. Solid experience.
e
erinb
Columbus
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
tip: we got the “warm ricotta” appetizer -and it only came with 4 slices of bread, but later on they offered/asked us if we needed more bread and they gave us a couple more slices for free.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
me and my date had a great time here at Forno. the pizza and chicken Forno pasta was delicious. the lemon drop topped it off because it ease us into the date and took the awkwardness out of it.
K
Katie
Columbus
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
When making the reservation I mentioned there would be an infant dining with the 6 adults. When we got there we were seated at a high top table with a high chair and my daughter isn’t fully able to sit in a high chair yet my point to say there was an infant was so we could sit at a regular table or booth.. we ended up making it work the server brought us a lower high chair to flip around and set the car seat in, still a bit unstable but it worked for the moment!! My French toast wasn’t as good at the last time I remember having it and a burger that was ordered was too rare for their liking but ate it anyhow, our server was terrific and very attending and my daughter got lots of looks and complements from other servers 🥰
LZ
LiZP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch food was delicious!! The waiters are always so nice! Love this for brunch
GB
GillianB
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great food and atmosphere. Always very busy which is a good sign.
BC
BlondeCritic
Cleveland
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite restaurant in CBUS! Felix is the best waiter!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
114 reviews
vip
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Forno is a favorite!! It’s great for a night out with friends, a date,or solo. Ambience is lively, and Happy hour is very popular. Favorite appetizers are the ahi tuna tacos. Brasata, and the roasted garlic. The pizzas are considered by many to be the best in town—thin and crisp from the specialized oven. I suggest the salmon, seafood pasta, and filet for entrees. Happy hour is very popular. There is a small patio and valet parking is available nextdiie.
A
Amyb
Columbus
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hayley our server is amazing! Great service and speedy too. The pizza and tuna app delicious. Always a great vibe at Forno Only "complaint" - the hostess was not friendly - borderline rude. No one greeted us (we were the only people at the hostess stand) - yet there were two young women working the hostess stand - no smiles, no nods, no greeting. too focused on the phone and the iPad. A man walked up - didn't say hi or greet us - just went to the iPad as well. Very odd and not welcoming. Food and food service were great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
Celebrating friends promotion service was very slow and inattentive food was good but took awhile to come out as well as drinks
AC
AmberC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun, energetic vibe for all ages! Food and drinks were amazing! 10/10 recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was good
L
Lspiller220
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
We went for happy hour and it was great! We had Taylor as our server and he was very nice
o
osustudent
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I literally am always thinking about Forno pizza.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience2
Very, very loud . Difficult to have a conversation
BH
BenjaminH
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Nick was a great server! The food was fantastic, but the drinks were not great. Overall will definitely come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for brunch on Easter. It was delicious. Would recommend for any occasion.
ID
IleneD
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food. Great service by Abbey and co workers!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time at Forno, service was nice. Was not thrilled how quickly food was ready after we placed order. Around five minutes after we ordered, food was at our table. I would like food cooked, not heated up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Trevor was an absolute delightful server. Shrimp and Grits were non traditional with red tomato base versus a creole type base … once I wrapped my mind around that it was good.
CF
CareyF
Chicago
62 reviews
vip
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and wine was great. Our server Abby was so nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience1
I am a regular at Forno since 2014, and I've been going to brunch weekly for several years now. I had to cancel my reservation this past Sunday because I felt uncomfortable being in the presence of their waiter Jeff F. He has been completely unprofessional towards me, by bullying me and slandering my name on numerous occasions outside of Forno. It's upsetting to feel threatened and judged at a place I unwind. He has been bullying me and slandering my name for the last several months and he continued to do so as recent as this past weekend. I hope management takes control of this information properly and professionally. Bullying and mental abuse should be taken seriously, especially in this day and age when mental health care is so important. I hope to never see him at Forno again.
n
njones
Columbus
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always and consistently the best happy hour and vibes in the city!
KB
KatriceB
Columbus
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The happy hour drinks were ok. I had the berry blast which tasted like fruit punch and sprite. I didn’t really taste any alcohol. The appetizers were good. We had the calamari and crispy rice with ahi tuna. For the main course we had the Alfredo pizza, chicken parmesan, and clam linguine. All were very good. Our server was very attentive and was very nice. My only complaint was the wait for food and drinks to come after being ordered. I waited almost 15 minutes for my first drink. Overall we had a nice dinner during happy hour.

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 4.8 stars by 2472 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

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 59 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
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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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
Michael Strine
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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Bar Snacks

Olive Sampler^$7.00

Spiced Marcona Almonds$8.00

Olive Oil Roasted Garlic^$9.00

Shared Items

Arancini$12.00

Crispy Rice*$15.00

Calamari$16.00

Burrata$15.00

Avocado Bruschetta^$14.00

Meatballs**$13.00

Steamed Mussels**$15.00

Roasted Garlic Shrimp$13.00

Warm Ricotta$14.00

Ahi Tuna Tacos*$18.00

Brasato*$16.00

Soup + Salad

Forno Tomato Bisque$8.00

House Italian** ^$9.00

Caesar$8.00

Arugula^$8.00

Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese^$9.00

Pizza

Margherita^$17.00

Prosciutto**$19.00

Four Cheese$17.00

Pepperoni**$18.00

Garden^$18.00

Chicken Alfredo^^$19.00

Carne**$19.00

Meatball** ^^$19.00

Breakfast* ** ^^$18.00

Hawaiian**$18.00

White^$18.00

Midwest**$19.00

Forno Chicken^^$19.00

Pesto$18.00

Sandwiches

Forno Burger*$17.00

Burger*$17.00

Chicken Saltimbocca**$17.00

Mains

Confit Chicken Marsala$24.00

Salmon*$29.00

Petit Filet*$42.00

Pasta Forno$17.00

Seafood Pasta$37.00

Baked Lobster Rotini$25.00

Eggplant Parmesan$18.00

Chicken Parmesan$22.00

Linguine and Clams$25.00

Meatball Linguine**$19.00

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$6.00

Browned Brussels Sprouts^$7.00

Tuscan Roasted Potatoes$7.00

Glazed Root Vegetables^$6.00

Mushroom Risotto$9.00

Garlic Parmesan Fries^$7.00

Coffee

Coffee$3.00

Espresso$3.00

Cappuccino$4.00

Latte$4.00

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