Forno Kitchen + Bar – Italian
Sunlight and social buzz fill this spirited destination, where the comforting scent of wood-fired dough mingles with the bold, aromatic heat of coastal spices. The kitchen masterfully balances textures and traditions, serving up everything from delicate crispy rice and golden arancini to savory prosciutto pizzas and hearty bowls of Cajun shrimp and grits. It is a place designed for lingering over shared plates and playful boozy shots, offering a dining experience that feels both sophisticated and refreshingly uninhibited.
721, North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215 https://fornoshortnorth.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Arancini - $12: Crispy risotto balls Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice - $14: Seasoned crispy rice blocks with toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $16: Fresh mussels prepared in house sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Stone-Fired Pizzas
- Prosciutto Pizza - $18: Stone-fired crust, prosciutto, cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cajun Shrimp & Grits - $24: Shrimp, cajun seasoning, creamy grits Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Boozy Strawberry Shot - $8: Fresh strawberry filled with alcohol-infused center Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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