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Forno Kitchen and Bar, Columbus, OH

Forno Kitchen and Bar

4.8 (2974)
$30 and under
American
721 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • 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 2,974 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Best Value

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    American

  • Columbus

    Most Booked

  • 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 choice for brunch and happy hour in Columbus. Known for its "best happy hour," the restaurant offers delicious pizzas, "fantastic" food, and "excellent" service. The lively atmosphere adds to the experience, and reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

2,974 Reviews
  1. Graham and Paulette VIP

    Columbus8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appreciate the accommodation and last minute change in reservations. Of course I blame Forno. The moment friends figure out where we’re going for dinner - everyone wants to come along at Forno!

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  2. Angie

    Columbus3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is delicious! The location, squarely in the middle of the Short North, is superb. It is a simply terrific place to dine!

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  3. bradley

    Columbus14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had great service celebrating my sons graduation… food flavor and value was meh But Abby was awesome!

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  4. R. Scott

    Key West6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Brunch. I had the biscuit and gravy. It was very tasty. (They only give you one biscuit for a whole plate of gravy, so I asked for another). The presentation was perfect. Josh on waiter was incredible. Very attentive.

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  5. Jen

    Columbus10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed brunch at Forno. The food was delicious, served hot. My niece raved about the breakfast BLT. We had reservations, and I am glad that we did. It was a full house at noon.

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  6. Bill

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    CC fee is ridiculous. They charge 2.9 percent to use a credit card

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  7. Candice

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Excellent food! Highly recommended

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  8. Evan

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is fantastic and the drinks are excellent. We've never had a bad meal coming here. The pizza is some of the best traditional-style I've had. Highly recommend.

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  9. Duc

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was by far the best happy hour deal that I've ever been too. The food and the drinks were all very good. The service we received was also great. Our waiter was friendly, professional and attentive. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

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  10. Tom

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner after graduation! Good food and service!

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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 2974 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 91 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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