Forno Kitchen + Bar

One of the best happy hours in the city. Prices have increased significantly since the first time I visited in 2023, but I still enjoy their 50% off happy hour discount. The roasted garlic shrimp is a must! So delicious, and our server kindly gave us extra bread on the house to soak up the remaining garlic butter. The ahi tuna tacos are also good. The calamari is crispy and cut into smaller pieces than I've seen at other places. The pizzas are good but didn't make a huge impression. Great ambiance, especially in the summer when the outside tables are open!

There's so many tasty things to enjoy here! I grabbed a seat at the bar for lunch one day and got there just in time, it was packed within the next 30 minutes.I started with the meatballs and they were poppin, full of flavor and a rich sauce. I loved the Forno Burger and the tequila based lemon drip martini I tried.The bartender was busy but attentive and did my sister enjoyed her meal as well. I heard they have strawberry shooters so I'll have to come back for brunch and try those.

Last nights dinner was just okay. First off, I usually love this place, but didn't something was off. The service was great, but the food was just ok. We started off the meal with the special appetizer - Shrimp toast. We thought we'd give it a try since it was recommended. The sauce was good but the toast had zero shrimp flavor. It just tasted like toast. My friend got the pasta Forno Alfredo with blackened chicken and he said it was ok but not great. I got the special caccio e Pepe. It was also ok but not great. The meal was forgettable.

Came here for Friday night dinner and drinks. The place has a nice ambience and we were able to sit at the bar immediately. Moscow mule 3.5/5: good drink, not much ginger beer coming through.Calamari: 4/5. Tasty and a good portion. I wanted it a little more crispy but that's personal preference. Confit chicken Marsala 4.25/5: really good! Crispy chicken skin, juicy, flavorful. BIG portion. Risotto was more creamy rice than risotto but still good. Could've used more mushroom flavor.Overall, I'd come back. I'd love to try their pizza.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Forno Kitchen and Bar in Columbus, Ohio, while in town for a convention. The group I was with wanted to celebrate with a dinner at the restaurant. Although the reservation was initially made for a smaller group, about 35 of us ended up attending to dine and celebrate together. The hostess, Sydney, was incredibly accommodating and did a wonderful job of creating additional space for the rest of the attendees, allowing us all to dine together. I particularly enjoyed the private space to the left of the bar with its mirrors and booths. It's a unique area that I'd highly recommend for anyone looking to host a gathering of around 15 people.Josh was our server, and he did an outstanding job. He was kind, humorous, and handled our group with great personality. Meanwhile, Christina managed the original section of our party, which had over 20 people. Everyone left satisfied and happy with both the service and their meals.Speaking of meals, I ordered the baked lobster rotini, which had an ample amount of lobster pieces. I also tried the meatballs, Brussels sprouts, and garlic shrimp, all of which were very good. The breading on the garlic shrimp was particularly enjoyable, and the Brussels sprouts were cooked to perfection--not overly fried, but just right.Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would definitely recommend Forno Kitchen and Bar for both the food and the excellent service.

The ambiance in this place is so incredible. The lighting, the table placement, the music. All around love the vibe. I've only had a few things from the menu but what I've had has been very tasty and well prepared. Light yet filling.They have a nice wine and draft selection. I like the 6oz or 9oz pour option! I've not had any cocktails but what I've seen looked delicious.My only reason for a 4 star is first, we waited at the bar for at least 10 minutes with no acknowledgment before we walked to the opposite bar by the kitchen. There we were served immediately. While our serve was very kind she was not very knowledgeable about the menu. Not a deal breaker, just the only reason for not giving 5 stars.

After almost 7 years and too many visits to count, it's time to update my Yelp review for the famous Forno, one of the most popular restaurants in the Short North. And, I'm pleased to share that over the years they have earned another star in my honest opinion. Here's why!While making a reservation is almost always a must, it's easy to do online. However, you may get lucky and find a spot at the bar if you randomly pop in. That's always a really great time. There's televisions, the staff is attentive and fun, you can kinda see into the kitchen, and there's cool mood lighting. But, if getting a table is more your style, they have plenty of seating options. I like being on the side that faces Buttles because of all the natural light and people watching. I don't think the menu has changed very much. I normally come for brunch with my girlfriends or happy hour. Brunch is very meat heavy unless you enjoy sweet options like French toast, there's two options of those available. I usually get their avocado toast, which is really good. Bread, avocado, creamy goat cheese, tomatoes and pickled shallots. Yum! As for happy hour (M-F, 4-6pm), they have half priced food items and drinks. You can't go wrong with the arancini or any one of their pizzas. I always grab a glass of wine but they have cocktail and beer options as well. I almost always get a caesar salad too. If you're full sending your experience, you have to get an order of their spiked strawberries. They won't get you buzzed but they come with whipped cream on top and everybody loves them. So, what have we learned over the last 7ish years? They are consistent when it comes to their delicious food and friendly service. Always make a reservation unless you're randomly popping in. It's one of the best happy hours in the neighborhood.

My all-time favorite pizza place. I love thair pizzas and the drinks. The service is pretty quick. I love how they make the pizza fresh in a woodfire over write in the middle of the restaurant.

Scallops: these were good. The butter sauce with capers was very tasty. A good recommendation to any seafood fans. Crispy Rice: incredibly good. The rice wasn't too firm and the tuna was clean. Ahi Tuna Tacos: my only sentiment is unneeded if you're getting the crispy rice. Steamed Mussels: hard pass on these. Just not worth it. The sauce is not exciting and quite bland. Mushroom Risotto: a must get for the table. Not overwhelmingly mushroom either. Very quality. Prosciutto Pizza: surprisingly not amazing. For a pizza place, I was expecting this to be incredible and it wasn't. Chicken Parmesan: the red/white sauce was the best part of this dish. Not the best but not the worst. The service was really strong. Everything was quick and the server remembered the entire order without any mistakes.

Best Caesar Salad ever!!! Also shared the seafood pasta and Midwest pizza. Super stuffed, and happy with all of our choices.