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the Rossi Kitchen + Bar

The Rossi Kitchen + Bar is an Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant in the Short North Arts District, where classic technique meets a modern, welcoming atmosphere. Designed for lingering, the space balances refined comfort, thoughtfully crafted food, and a bar built for conversation.

Inside the Rossi Kitchen + Bar

Exterior corner entrance of The Rossi Kitchen + Bar in the Short North, with red neon “The Rossi” + “dining cocktails” signage above black storefront windows.
  • The Rossi Kitchen + Bar is an Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant in the Short North Arts District, where classic technique meets a modern, welcoming atmosphere. Designed for lingering, the space balances refined comfort, thoughtfully crafted food, and a bar built for conversation.

Close-up of a bartender pouring a red cocktail into a rocks glass with a large ice cube + orange peel garnish on a green surface.
  • At The Rossi Kitchen + Bar, our approach is rooted in Italian inspiration + guided by a modern point of view. We focus on classic techniques, high-quality ingredients, + thoughtful preparation, allowing familiar flavors to feel refined without losing their warmth.

    Our menu is designed to be approachable yet elevated. Dishes are crafted with care, balancing comfort + sophistication, + made to be enjoyed whether you’re here for a leisurely dinner or a spontaneous night out. Nothing feels overly complicated, + nothing is taken lightly.

    Behind the bar, the same philosophy applies. Cocktails are built with intention, drawing from timeless recipes + fresh ideas alike, while our wine + spirits selections are curated to complement both the food + the moment.

    Everything we do is meant to feel welcoming, considered, + unhurried. From the kitchen to the bar to the table, our goal is simple: create an experience that feels effortless, memorable, + worth returning to.

The Rossi Kitchen + Bar dining room with red leather banquette seating, wood tables set with plates + water glasses, + modern globe chandeliers.
  • At The Rossi Kitchen + Bar, our approach is rooted in Italian inspiration + guided by a modern point of view. We focus on classic techniques, high-quality ingredients, + thoughtful preparation, allowing familiar flavors to feel refined without losing their warmth.

    Our menu is designed to be approachable yet elevated. Dishes are crafted with care, balancing comfort + sophistication, + made to be enjoyed whether you’re here for a leisurely dinner or a spontaneous night out. Nothing feels overly complicated, + nothing is taken lightly.

    Behind the bar, the same philosophy applies. Cocktails are built with intention, drawing from timeless recipes + fresh ideas alike, while our wine + spirits selections are curated to complement both the food + the moment.

    Everything we do is meant to feel welcoming, considered, + unhurried. From the kitchen to the bar to the table, our goal is simple: create an experience that feels effortless, memorable, + worth returning to.

Bartender smiling behind The Rossi Kitchen + Bar’s wooden bar, shaking a cocktail with backbar bottles + glassware in the background.
  • Behind every plate, every pour, + every memorable night at Rossi is a team that cares deeply about the details. Our kitchen, bar, + dining room teams are made up of people who take pride in their craft + genuinely enjoy creating great experiences for others.

    Many of our team members have been here for years. Others are newer faces who bring fresh energy + perspective. What they share is a commitment to hospitality that feels natural, attentive, + unforced. The kind that makes guests feel welcome the moment they walk through the door.

    From the kitchen to the bar to the dining room floor, our team works together with intention. Thoughtful service, honest food, well-made drinks, + an atmosphere that invites you to stay awhile do not happen by accident. They happen because of the people behind them.

    We are proud of the team that brings Rossi to life every day + grateful for the guests who allow us to do what we love.

    Good food sets the table. Great people make the night.

Visit us

 

The Rossi Kitchen + Bar

895 North High Street

Columbus, OH 43215

Hours
Monday: 4pm-10pm

Tuesday: 4pm - 10pm

Wednesday: 4pm - 10pm

Thursday: 4pm - 10pm

Friday: 4pm - 12am

Saturday: 4pm - 12am

Sunday: 4pm - 10pm

Phone
(614) 525-0624

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In the heart of the

Short North

  • 895 North High Street
    Columbus, Ohio 43215

    At the corner of North High Street and Price Avenue

  • Monday: 4pm - 10pm

    Tuesday: 4pm - 10pm

    Wednesday: 4pm - 10pm

    Thursday: 4pm - 10pm

    Friday: 4pm - 12am

    Saturday: 4pm - 12am

    Sunday: 4pm - 10pm


  • Parking in the Short North has truly become a breeze, thanks to the abundance of garage and on-street parking options available. The closest surface lot is conveniently located at High Street and Price Avenue, though it does require a small payment.

  • At the Rossi, we don’t do happy hour, we call it Apertivo Hour. A little Italian tradition of slowing down, sipping + savoring together.

    Bites

    Fried Ravioli $10

    Brussels $10

    Mussels $14

    Calamari $14

    Bruschetta $6

    Meatball $10

    Pepperoni Pizza $12

    Margherita Pizza $12

    Truffle Pizza $12

    Sips

    French 75 $8

    Mojito $8

    Paloma $8

    Old Fashioned $8

    Mini Cosmo $5

    Mini Drop $5

    Mini Dirty ‘Tini $5

    Bruni Poggio D’Elsa Super Tuscan $7

    Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc $7

    Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon $7

    Diora ‘La Splendeur Du Soleil Chardonnay $7

    Banshee Pinot Noir $7

    Draft Beer $4

  • Enjoy ½ priced bottles of wine under $75 every Wednesday!

  • Our private dining room provides a stylish, intimate escape ideal for birthdays, corporate events, romantic dinners, or anything in between. If you're searching for a unique private dining experience or catering for your event in Columbus, Ohio, let us bring a touch of Italy to your table with every bite con amore.

General manager setting a table with mussels, pizza, cocktails, and wine inside The Rossi Kitchen + Bar, highlighting warm hospitality and an intimate dining experience in the Short North.

With Care, from the heart of the rossi

From our general Manager, Amanda Mullins

To Those who share our table,

At my core, I’m a people person. I believe hospitality is an act of love, shaped by presence, care, + the moments that stay with us long after the night ends. While I love this city, this neighborhood, + the beauty of this building, The Rossi has always been more than walls or rooms to me. It is the people. The ones who gather here, who return, who celebrate, who linger, Who bring this place to life each day. To lead The Rossi is to care for something deeply human + deeply shared. If our paths cross during your visit, I hope you’ll introduce yourself. Thank you for choosing to be here, for supporting this neighborhood, + for allowing The Rossi to be part of your story.

Amanda Mullins
General Manager