Christina was our server and simply made the experience. The food was excellent. The wine was tasty and the ambience was perfect. However her attention to detail and taking her job seriously was refreshing. She brought a great personality and hustle to the job and for first time visitors, she made the experience. Let's thank NJ for sending us a good one. read more

Absolutely love this place! The food is great, particularly the pizzas, chicken parmesan, and desserts. All of the waiters I've experienced have been overtly kind and attentive. The environment is typically quite loud, but that's to be expected since I've rarely seen the place with an empty table. My one request would be the option to order online for takeout orders, but, otherwise, Forno is one my favorites! read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Tiramisu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We went there for Father's Day and we had reservations. Which is highly recommended. We were able to sit outside in the beautiful weather. We ordered drinks, mine was the strawberry rose which turned out surprisingly delicious! We ordered the strawberries that had vodka in it with whip cream. A nice delicious surprise. I had the hamburger with cheddar cheese and onion. It was cooked perfectly. The service was also outstanding. We were not bothered or smothered. We are already talking about meeting up for happy hour. Looking forward to it. read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Delicious! Great way to start and comes with a bag of cotton candy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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It was my first time to Columbus, so I asked the gentleman working at the hotel what restaurants he would recommend and Forno was top on his list. Our server was very personable and we asked him his recommendations. We started with the Mozzarella Sticks to start and I ordered the Chicken Marsala for my main. Both dishes were good. The mozz sticks were served with a great pesto sauce and marinara, though some of the sticks lacked cheesiness. The Chicken Marsala was fantastic! The skin was crispy and the meat succulent and juicy. It was served on a bed of mushroom risotto, which was adequate, but not up to par with the chicken and sauce. The restaurant itself is fairly noisy, so carrying a conversation was tough. read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Chicken Marsala - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We walked into Forno without a reservation and they seated us immediately. Our waitress Angie was so sweet and charming. It's a pizza and pasta place. My daughter and I can't eat that much so we asked to share some of the dishes which they graciously split for us (wouldn't happen in most places in Chicago let me tell you!) Anyway, the pasta was outstanding Al dente without being so creamy it made you full too quickly and the pizza we had had the most delectable crust. The pièce de résistance was actually dessert. Spiked strawberries. DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT TRYING THIS!. Outstanding and the strawberries made you feel slightly less of a glutton since it's fruit right? If you are in Columbus Ohio, definitely give this place a try read more

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My gf and I went here for our anniversary dinner. We went during happy hour, so everything we got was half priced (which is an awesome deal!). I got the strawberry margarita drink, it was sweet and decently strong for the size of it. We got the burrata appetizer, and it came with enough food for 4-6 people, it was awesome. We got a Caesar salad to share and the salad was well coated in the dressing with the perfect crunchy croutons. We also shared a pizza. We got the pepperoni pizza, the pepperoni was perfectly crunchy. We got just the right amount of food for the both of us. At the end, our waitress brought out a flight of strawberries with whipped cream and sprinkles on top for our anniversary, it was very special. Would definitely love to come back to try more of the menu! read more

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Delicious wood fired pizza. Pro tip: make a reservation or belly up to the bar. The place was packed when I went and our group was fortunate to find four seats at the bar. I got the white vegan pizza. My plus one loved it but I thought it was a little bland. Too much crust, not enough toppings, in my opinion. But, it went down and I would go there again to try a different pie. It was fun to sit at the bar and have a front row seat to watch the staff whip up pizzas like they've been doing it their whole lives. read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - White vegan pizza - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Came in from Los Angeles and needed to entertain some important folks and this spot was perfect. It would be amazing for a date vibe too. Our server Christina was next level, she knew everything from Malbecs to old fashioneds, pastas and steaks. I had the steak and it was impressive, sitting on a bed of Gruyère. Amazing experience and make sure you get Christina. read more

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My friend and I went out for happy hour and had such a great time on the outdoor patio. It was the perfect day to be outside--finally feels like winter is breaking! I ordered two seafood apps: the seared scallops and the garlic roasted shrimp, and both were excellent. The scallops had a perfect sear on both sides, which was a great start, and the shrimp were seasoned really well. For drinks, we both got the Supremo Peach--so delicious and refreshing. I also tried the espresso martini. It was good, but honestly, I wish I had just stuck with the Supremo Peach because the switch was a bit of a shock to my palate. We spent time chatting and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Service was quick, and our waiter was very attentive--he even checked back in with us before happy hour ended, which I appreciated. This experience was night and day compared to my last visit, and I'm really glad I gave this place another chance. For me, this might be the perfect happy hour spot. The apps feel more like small plates, which I love for the variety, and a great cocktail like the Supremo Peach definitely seals the deal. Thanks, Forno! read more

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I literally think about this restaurant once a week such a nice atmosphere and the food is incredible! Great service too! read more

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Forno Happy Hour is unmatched. I am always so pleased when I go. The vibe is wonderful, the service is amazing and the food is good! We sat at the bar, windows were open and the breeze was so nice. I am so impressed that I have so many options as a gluten free pescetarian, too! My friend and I almost always get the mussels, I get the pesto pizza and she loves the tuna tacos. Can't wait to return! read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Window - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you're in the Short North & craving Italian, Forno should be on your list of go-to's! They have a ton of great pizza options, delicious appetizers and amazing Italian dishes! The atmosphere here is very inviting and lively making this the perfect place for a girls night or casual date night. The service here is spot on and they have a really yummy brunch as well! You can't go wrong with any pizza, dish or cocktail when you come here; you've got to give them a try if you haven't already! read more

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Forno is a fun place nestled in the heart of the short north. Great for a celebration dinner with friends. The spiked strawberries are a definite must try! read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Strawberry Shots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Ambiance is great! Got the cucumber spicy marg that was very tasty and would recommend. The brunch burger is the worst burger I've had. The patty is flash fried and charred. Most humans can make a better burger at home. read more

Shoutout to the bartender! My friend and I stopped by on St. Patty's day to grab a green beer and chill after the parade. Another fun time at the Forno bar. read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Half Price Draft Beer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Christina was amazing. Always love Forno but this experience with her was next level!!! She was so sweet and had amazing recommendations. My poor friend had a sore throat & was losing her voice and Christina just came with a hot tea, amazing. She had a bunch of recommendations for someone who was dairy free. She honestly made our experience! The was tasty as ever. We tried the special of Chicken alla vodka and let me tell you... that needs to be on the menu full time because it was AMAZING. I recommend this place to everyone and I always enjoy myself! read more

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Love coming here, for sure a Columbus favorite. Great place to come whether you've been here a while or are just visiting. You need to book a reservation about 2 weeks out if you want to come on the weekends between 5:30-9pm for dinner. Our serve Hailey was very attentive and took good care of us. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Had the bursts and the lobster rotini which was enough food to split between 2. Always great vibes here as it's always popping on a weekend night. Can't wait to come back! read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Baked Lobster Rotini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Stopped in for a few drinks while visiting Columbus. Has a quintessential pizza/tequila bar vibe, if that makes any sense. Spicy margarita - refreshing and delicious. What really threw me was the extreme amount of ice my bartender, Ian, added to my drinks. Sir, I know they're only $13 but wowser, it doesn't hurt to actually demonstrate your appreciation for your customers. Take out the ice, and I was probably served about 4 good sips. This trend was upheld with my next cocktail, a Strawberry Basil Collins. It was very wine-forward with the taste - so much so, that it overshadowed any strawberry or basil that, allegedly, were included in the drink. The flavor discrepancy wad eclipsed by, again, the extreme amount of ice. Did I hurt you in a previous life, Ian? Did I pillage your village? Kidnap your first-born? Deny you a loan? I thought we it off nicely :-/ Music was on-point, good energy in the establishment, lovely bar but my apparent past-life transgressions toward my bartender compel me to deduct stars...even though He was the victim of my historical brutality. read more

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I was in town on a 3 PM game day but got a day before Saturday resy for 5:30. I'm an Aggie so, sure, whatever, no harm in Ohio State cheers. Free fries for kids, a kids menu with an $8 cheese pizza and a cool plastic kids cup with cars on it. There's a frozen cocktail on the menu (spin on aviation) and some other delicious cocktails. But they don't offer them to go. The scallops were delicious and the kids pizza was thin crust and also super good. It's a win all around with kids. read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - I had no idea if they had a kids menu so, you're welcome - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food and the staff were were great some of the best pizza I've had. The building is beautiful lovely ambience. read more

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Maybe the BEST pizza we've had. And we're from St Louis, where there's good pizza to be found (not Imos). We were looking for pizza after my last event in the CrossFit Games as a way to celebrate the end of the competition and give our son a reward for sticking with us all weekend. After passing by several places with "Pizza" signs, I chose Forno because of the Yelp reviews. As usual, Yelp has never guided me wrong!! There was a bit of a wait, but it was very short, I think we got lucky. We were seated at a patio table with plenty of space in the front corner of the small patio area. Our server was immediately taking drink orders and chatting with us, she remained very attentive all night. We quickly ordered our pizzas and a roasted beet salad. The salad was great, perfectly roasted beets with arugula and goat cheese (of course!) Then the pizza arrived. It was amazing. Very bright flavors and more seasoning than most pizzas. The meats ( sausage, pepperoni, and prosciutto) were perfectly crispy and delicious. There were several cheeses on the pizza(as it should be!), and it tasted like a perfect blend. Highly recommend this for the pizza, the service and the overall menu that looks fantastic. read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Carné Pizza. Patio table. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Solid 3.5 Tim was super sweet and knowledgeable. Informed us of multiple things not listed on the menu (like garlic bread and special margarita). Spicy margarita- 3/5 Garlic bread- 4/5 a cheesy garlic bread. We weren't expecting the cheese, but it was still good. We asked for white balsamic reduction and pesto vinaigrette on the side. Both sauces 5/5 and took the garlic bread up a notch. Vegan white mushroom 3/5- flavor/ sauce was bland. 1/2 Chicken alfredo 1/2 pesto Alfredo 2.5/5- bland. The mushrooms also threw off flavor Pesto- great but lacked sustenance. I'd order again and add chicken and maybe red onion Overall nice ambience, decent food and drinks and conveniently located in the short north. Happy hour and late night specials + speakeasy. I'd say it's worth a visit ! read more

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After having been away from Columbus for more than twelve years, I joined a group of colleagues for my first meal back in town at Forno Kitchen + Bar last night. They set up a special menu for my group, provided tasty food, good service, a memorable experience. There was even a speakeasy (or so I was told) downstairs that my colleagues checked out before I arrived for dinner. The menu included an appetizer, salad, and choice of an entree or pizza for each of more than 20 people. For my appetizer, I chose Arancini, which was fried risotto balls, fontina, and San Marzano sauce. The cheese, risotto, and tomato sauce blended so well together to make a wonderful appetizer dish! I then selected a house Italian salad with onion, prosciutto, pepperoncini, olives, ricotta salata, and herb vinaigrette. The salad was good though the pepperoncini was more spicy than usual, which I could have done without, but the rest of the salad was fine. I chose a pizza for my entree and went for the Carne Pizza consisting of Italian sausage, capicola, pepperoni, red onions, mozzarella, and San Marzano tomato. It was wonderful! I ended up with leftovers that I took to my hotel and heated up for another meal. Yum! This Italian restaurant hit home quite well for us. The food was great, and the drinks were as well. I stuck with a soda while some of my colleagues ordered from the nice, drink menu. Everyone was happy with drinks. The biggest challenge was that our large group only had one server, who was very helpful but it was challenging for her to keep up with all of us, and our dishes came out slowly often with us waiting a while for the last person to receive a warm dish before we started eating. There were also some incorrect orders brought out though we figured it out as it happened without an issue. The staff also told us not to give back the silverware used for the first course as we should use it for all three courses due to being short on silverware that evening. We read about the weekday happy hours from 4-6 PM that included half price house cocktails, drafts, glass wine, pizzas, shared items, and bar snacks. There are also half price bottles of wine and champagne on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 PM to 1 AM. While it was hard to hear each other, everyone seemed to have a good time with good company and tasty food. Thanks Forno Kitchen + Bar for a great evening! read more

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Wanted to have a nice dinner with friends after an event, and ended up with a car full of people desperately trying to find a restaurant in Columbus that stays open past 9 pm. Columbus has great food, but apparently the entire city has an early bed time. One of my passengers yelled out "THAT FORNO PLACE LOOKS OPEN" and we all went in blind. The decor and ambience were very nice, somewhat upscale but still cozy and family friendly. The service was incredibly friendly, and made my massive group feel right at home. We put in a giant order and it all came out rather quickly. Everything was very good, and way better than expected for a restaurant essentially picked last minute from thin air. My entire party was thrilled with their food, and while my linguine with clams was very good, the star of the show was this warm burrata appetizer with perfect tomato sauce; 3 were ordered and three disappeared before I even had a chance to snap a picture. The prices were also very reasonable. My only real complaint was that ambient music was a bit too loud, but all-in-all it was a delightful experience and a wonderful surprise. read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Linguine with clams - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Forno is a staple in my friend group. We always come back for the half off pizza and speciality cocktails. The Frosé is especially popular and we love splitting a bunch of pizzas among ourselves. The low lighting makes for a great ambiance at an affordable price! Definitely a favorite in Columbus. read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Burrata, Pizza and Moscow Mule - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great everything! Amazing service, clean tables, food came out fast, not one complaint! read more

Forno Kitchen + Bar - Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Saltimbocca (with parm fries), Pasta Forno - everything was so so good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Checked out The Marmont speakeasy in the basement of Forno this weekend. It didn't give me speakeasy vibes so much as it gave me extended bar in the basement vibes, but still lovely. Service was great. Very prompt and attentive. Cocktail menu focused on the classics with a few subtle twists. Food menu was limited but served the purpose. Crispy rice was very good and also enjoyed the prosciutto pizza. read more

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First time here but my daughter has been several times. A very nice place . I will certainly be back some time . I had the biscuit and gravy which was the best I ever had . The gravy had a lot of sausage in it and the egg on top was different from other places . Had the donuts for an appetizer, very good with the icing that you dipped them in . My daughter had the breakfast Blt which she really liked . Great place read more

From the second we walked in the service was wonderful!! The friendly and helpful staff each one of them!! The food was so fresh and remarkable..the atmosphere was nice too read more

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Went for happy hour and had the mussels, calamari and meatballs! Everything was a hit. Oh! And the Supremo Peach was fire! Had three of them. read more

Nice upscale venue in downtown. Smaller bar area with high top seating. Can be very crowded, so make reservations. Or server was attentive and kept the experience flowing. Happy hour here is one of the best! We did 2 appetizers and 2 pizzas. Took the pizzas home, but when they are half off, why not! Mozzarella sticks were good, nothing special, but the marinara was superb. San marzano tomatoes are used in the pizzas as well. I recommend the prosciutto pizza, light, fresh and a delightful balsamic glaze ties this one together! Great happy hour spot! read more

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We came here for brunch on the weekend and it was packed! There's indoor and outdoor seating, an we opted for indoor seating because it was pretty warm out. We got the French toast, risotto balls, and pizza! Everything tasted great, and the servers were quick with water refill and alcoholic drinks. read more

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Came to Cbus for a wedding this weekend and so many people recommended this place for HH! Amazing drinks (the espresso martini had the perfect foam & even creamer), yummy shared items + perfectly crispy pizza. We tried the brasato, which tasted even better than it looked & it was already looking great! Then, we had the pesto pizza to split, which hit the spot. The service was efficient and our server was very friendly/knowledgeable! This place for happy hour is a must try! read more

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My friend and I came for the Halloween pop-up at Marmont, the speakeasy near the restrooms. The vibe was super fun with classic horror movie references and all the usual Halloween décor. We didn't try the food, but the drinks were so creative. The bartenders were fast and really attentive. The speakeasy atmosphere was perfect and intimate. They had reservations on all the tables, and nothing was available even a week out for Friday night so we walked in and stood at the bar. Eventually we noticed several tables sitting empty and we just grabbed one ourselves. Overall, still a great experience. I'm excited to see the speakeasy and the cocktail menu for Christmas! read more

Was near the Short North so I called my son to see if he wanted to meet for lunch. Forno is a few blocks away from his condo so we met there. We quickly found parking in the street, just steps from the restaurant. Payment is easy, you use an app and place in the code. Took a minute or less and poof we were inside Forno being sat. The restaurant itself is really cute. It hasn't changed since it opened about 10 years ago. It's bar centric and has two sides to the bar in each side as it feels just a little different of a vibe but it's blended really nice and there's a back room that has more Tables... I've eaten back there before and never really like it because you feel disconnected from the entire restaurant. The hostess did a great job of accommodating a member of our party who has a disability. They found us a nice table that was easy for her to get in and out of. I even had a really great view of not only the entire restaurant, but it was also by windows. Porno specializes in woodfired pizza and pastas so we decided to order two pizzas and and my son and I also split a sandwich. Service was quick and attentive. The food was delicious. We ordered a pesto pizza and a meatball pizza both were delicious but I think we preferred the meatball pizza which was unexpected. There's not a lot of meatballs on it. There's only like maybe 1/2 of a meatball on each piece with the pizza isn't huge and it was more than enough meat. It was very tasty. We got the chicken sandwich and wow it was amazing. I kind of wish that I just gotten my own sandwich. read more

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Went on a Friday evening for happy hour. Definitely call before hand or have a reservation wait was about 45mins and that was outside. Food was fantastic wine and mocktails were 10/10 try the kiwi mocktail. Staff were nice. Wouldn't recommend outside seating due to flies becoming bother some but ambiance outdoors was worth it. read more

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Had an amazing dinner at Forno for a friend's 40th birthday! This place absolutely exceeded expectations - from the service to the cocktails to the food. First off, the service was top-tier - friendly, attentive, and just really on point the entire night. You can tell the team cares about creating a great experience. Drinks: - Double Cranberry Vodka was mixed perfectly - refreshing and balanced! - Supremo Peach (Rey Supremo Tequila, peach purée, lime) was also a hit - smooth, flavorful, and dangerously good! Food: - Crispy Rice with Spicy Ahi Tuna - the risotto base made the rice a bit crispier than usual, but the flavors were still spot on with sweet soy, jalapeño, and pickled ginger. So good! - Pasta Forno with shrimp was hands-down the best pasta dish I've had in Columbus. The rigatoni in vodka sauce with mushrooms and melty mozzarella was rich and comforting. I asked for the shrimp tails to be removed and they accommodated without hesitation--always appreciated. There's also a Speakeasy downstairs, though we were quoted a 1.5 hour wait at 8:30 PM. Still, it looked like a fun scene, so I'd love to check it out next time! Also overheard someone raving about the prosciutto pizza with arugula - I didn't order it this time, but it's definitely going on my list for my next visit! It's my absolute favorite kind of pizza! Absolutely coming back again - Forno is a must-visit in Columbus. read more

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Forno is always an excellent atmosphere, and is a great place to have dinner with a group. The drinks are great and the food is excellent and reasonably priced. I absolutely recommend the strawberry shots!! read more

Forno is a fresh upscale spot in the heart of Columbus. It has pretty decent reviews so our group indulged. To start, we ordered the warm ricotta, the spread was delicious, mixed reviews specifically on the peaches, however we were disappointed that the bread wasn't lightly toasted or grilled as it pairs better slightly crisp. One person tried a caesar salad and another tried the roasted beet. Neither person ate more than a few bites and didn't care much for the salads and/or dressings. We did try the Brussel sprouts and they were amazing, probably the best sprouts we've ever had! Now onto the pizza. We tried 2, the white pizza and the buffalo chicken. At first glance they appeared cooked well, slight darkening and char along the crust. When you tried to pick a slice up, the bottom was undercooked and floppy. Neither pizza had a wow factor, honestly they simply have too much going on working against each flavor palate to be good. If i may critique, I would probably say loose the onions on both! Banana peppers would be better than pepperoncinis, and hold the scallions. The service was a decent average to slightly above. Our waitress was friendly and polite, it was very busy when we were there so it may have influenced that it took longer than i expect to get drinks. She did disappear for about 10 minutes right when we were needing refills. Otherwise she was attentive to the finished plates and kept the clutter off the table. As we finished, she promptly got us boxes and our bill. read more

First time in Columbus and was recommended this restaurant by my Lyft driver! I stopped by with a friend on a lovely Friday evening. We were seated immediately in the cozy outdoor patio space. Based on the waiter's recommendations, we ordered the spicy buffalo chicken pizza and prosciutto pizza to split, which were phenomenal. The crust had a wonderful crisp, and the buffalo chicken pizza had a good kick. We ended up with enough leftovers for both of us to split for another meal! The service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was perfect for good company. Thanks Forno for a fantastic evening! read more