60 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Columbus

60 restaurants available nearby

1. SOW Plated

4.6

Exceptional(1396)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Upper Arlington

Booked 33 times today

Welcome to SOW Plated!SŌW Plated is a made-from-scratch restaurant concept built on a flavor-forward menu that rotates regularly allowing guests to experience local food and drink ingredients at the peak of freshness. Food celebrated in the most natural state possible.We have both indoor and outdoor (All-seasons, heated sun room) seating available.

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2. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview

4.7

Exceptional(6670)

Price: Moderate

• American • Grandview Heights

Booked 62 times today

As with any diner, you feel immediately comfortable and at ease. Like no other diner, it’s artsy and cool.The Cap City menu follows suit, with recognizable favorites like meatloaf receiving unexpected and delightful upscale twists, alongside trendier chef-driven dishes with big flavors. Desserts at this Cameron Mitchell Restaurant are retro-cool, taste better than you remember, and are showstopper-sized.

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3. Martini Modern Italian

4.8

Exceptional(4800)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Short North - Arena District

Booked 36 times today

Martini Modern Italian is a vibrant, high energy restaurant featuring timeless Italian techniques, innovative culinary presentations & progressive handcrafted cocktails, all in a sexy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located in the Short North Arts District across from the Convention Center, Martini is just minutes away from the Arena District & is open nightly for dinner.

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4. Forno Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2737)

Price: Moderate

• American • Short North - Arena District

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!

5. Lindey's

4.9

Exceptional(8675)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • German Village

Lindey's has been consistently voted one of Columbus' top restaurants for the past 38 years, and has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, the New York Times, Gourmet Magazine, The BigTen Network and the book "As the Tables Turn" by Sue Doody & Michael Rosen. Lindey's is a high-energy, white tablecloth restaurant serving the finest American cuisine in an upper east side New York bistro setting. Nestled in historic German Village, the design incorporates original artwork, bentwood chairs, copper topped bars and hardwood floors. With its exciting and vibrant atmosphere, Lindey's has three main dining rooms, three private party rooms and an award winning outdoor courtyard that has been voted one of the top 100 patios in America by OpenTable.

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6. Cento – German Village

4.8

Exceptional(585)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • German Village

Booked 43 times today

A tribute to our 100th restaurant opening, Cento is an authentic, chef-driven Italian oasis. Inspired by the intimacy & culinary creativity of the finest restaurants in Italy, Cento is a warm, welcoming, & enchanting addition to German Village. Cento is a place for the entire community – a new, timeless, everyday destination where Great People Deliver Genuine Hospitality.Our Garden Terraza is now open and available daily, weather permitting, on a first come first serve basis. Reservations booked are for tables inside the restaurant and will only be seated on the terraza upon availability. We accept reservations up to 60 days in advance. If you cannot make your scheduled reservation, we ask that you please cancel by 12PM the day of your reservation. Cancellations outside the allowed window will be charged $25/person. Walk-ins are welcome for bar top and patio seating on a first-come basis.Valet offered daily starting at 5PM, $12 per car

7. Pelino’s Pasta

4.8

Exceptional(914)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Columbus

Chef Vinny Pelino serves up authentic, handmade pasta dishes using local, organic, and imported Italian ingredients. You won't want to miss our fresh pasta, including our famous Cacio e Pepe served tableside in a 60lb wheel of Pecorino Romano DOP cheese! With a monthly changing chef’s tasting menu, there is always something new to enjoy!

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8. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

4.8

Exceptional(4779)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Short North - Arena District

Jeff Ruby is widely considered one of the nation's preeminent restaurateurs. And, while national organizations like Zagat, Food Network, USAToday, and Wine Spectator rank his steakhouses among the best in the country - making him a celebrity in his own right, it is his total commitment to the finest food, impeccable service, and a total dining experience unlike any other that keep his loyal fans coming back year after year.

9. FYR Short North

4.5

Awesome(650)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Columbus

FYR represents the metaphorical hearth of downtown Columbus with the centerpiece of the kitchen being a wood-fired grill led by renowned Argentine chef, Sebastian La Rocca. Located within Hilton Columbus Downtown, the use of fire & smoke is incorporated into every dish to bring the historical ritual of cooking over an open flame tableside. FYR is a stronghold of culinary passion - a gathering place that honors the emotional, mental and spiritual nature of flame and food.

10. Stories on High

4.8

Exceptional(346)

Price: Very Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Columbus

Stories on High is an age restricted venue. 21+ for entry.The tallest rooftop bar in Columbus, Stories on High towers 28 stories over High Street, providing panoramic views of downtown Columbus – ideal for date night! This upscale rooftop lounge provides contemporary and classic interpretations of cocktails & small plates led by Executive Chef Sebastian LaRocca. While reservations are encouraged, guests are welcome to walk in to experience seating in our bar area as well as our beautiful terraces, weather permitting.

Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Columbus

Price

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. SOW Plated

2. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview

3. Martini Modern Italian

4. Forno Kitchen and Bar

5. Lindey's

6. Cento – German Village

7. Pelino’s Pasta

8. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

9. FYR Short North

10. Stories on High

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