A new and improved list for 2026
We first made an A-Z list of Central Ohio restaurants back in 2021 and managed to complete all 26 letters. Since then, the original list has become outdated, because five years is a long time in the restaurant industry. We decided to update the list as we know it has become a useful reference for people doing their own A-Z challenges, especially when it comes to some of the harder letters. As well as updating it, we’ve added a lot more restaurants (there are over 350!), but please bear in mind that this is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every restaurant in Central Ohio. No doubt there are many restaurants we forgot, but these are the ones that initially came to mind. We apologize for any omissions.
If you’re looking for more ways to explore the Columbus food scene, we’d recommend checking out one of our food tours or Taste of Dinners, or subscribing to the Columbus Foodletter.
A
Aab, Aangan, Addis, Admas Eritrean and Ethiopian Restaurant, Afra Grill, African Paradise, Agni, Akai Hana, Allora Kitchen & Bar, Alchemy, Alebrijes, Alqueria, Amara, Amazing Wok, Ampersand, Aracri Pizzeria, Arch City Tavern, Arepazo, Asterisk, Astra, Asuka Ramen, The Avenue, Awadh
The Avenue is a stop on our Grandview Avenue Tour
B
Bake Me Happy, Bakersfield, Bangkok, Barcelona, Barley’s, Barroluco, Basi Italia, bb.q Chicken, Belle’s Bread, Bendi Wok, Bite This, Blackbird Kitchen, Bobby Jo’s Pizza, Bombay House, Bonifacio, Borgata Pizza, Brass Eye, Brassica, Brazilian Grill and Bakery, Brenz, Brezel, Brown Bag Deli, Buckeye Pho, Butcher and Rose
Barcelona and Brown Bag Deli are stops on our German Village Tour
Barley’s is a stop on our Holiday Cheer Tour
Belle’s Bread is a stop on our Asian Eats Tour
Brazilian Grill and Bakery is a stop on our Alt Eats Tour
C
Cafe Elena, Cafe Istanbul, Cafe Overlook, Calanley, Cambridge Tea House, Cameron’s, Cap City Diner, El Carajillo, Caroline’s, Cento, La Chatelaine, Chef-O-Nette, Chili Spot, Chili Verde, Chouette, Chuan Jiang Hao Zi, Clove, CM Chicken, Cobra, Coco’s Cuisine, Comune, Cravings Cafe, Creme de la Creme, Creole Kitchen
D
Dabakh, Danny’s Deli, Darbo, Darshan, Del Mar, Destination Donut, Dim Sum Asian Bistro, DK Diner, Domo, Don Deme, Don Pocha, Dos Hermanos, Dosa Corner, Dough Mama, Drelyse, Dulce Vida, Durbar
Dulce Vida is a stop on our Alt Eats Tour and Taco Truck Tour
E
The Eagle, Eight & Sand, Elevated Pizza, Elevator, Emelio’s, Emmett’s, Ena’s, Enchantea, Erawan, Espresso Air, Everest
Elevated Pizza is a stop on our Italian Village Pizza Tour
Everest is a stop on our Old Worthington Food Tour
F
Fado Pub & Kitchen, Falafel Kitchen, Family Restaurant, Fat Arnie’s, Fat Baxters, Fetty’s, Fibonacci's Pizzeria, Fiery Sky, Figlio, Firdous Express, Flavor 91, Foodateria, Food Street, Forno, Fox in the Snow, Frank & Carl’s, Fran’s Meat & Three, Freedom a la Carte, Fukuryu Ramen, FYR
Fado, Falafel, Frank & Carl’s and Fukuryu are all stops on our Dublin Tour
Fiery Sky is a stop on our Asian Eats Tour
G
Los Galapagos, Gallo’s, Gatto’s, GC Pho, Gemut, Gene’s, Ginevra Cafe, GoGi, Goodale Station, Goodfellas, Goood Friends, Goremade, Los Guachos, Taqueria Guadalajara, The Guild House
Gatto’s and Goremade are stops on our Italian Village Pizza Tour
Los Guachos is a stop on our Taco Truck Tour
The Guild House is a stop on our Short North Tour
H
Habaneros, Habibi Grill, Hank’s, Harvest, Haru, Haveli Bistro, Helen’s, Hey Broth, Hidmona, High Bank Distillery, Hoggy’s, Hokkaido Revolving Sushi, House of Creole, Hoyo’s, Hunan Bistro, Hunan Lion, Huong
Hoyo’s Kitchen is a stop on our Short North Walking Tour
I
Iacano’s, India Oak, Indian Spice, Indreni, Intercontinental, Isla, Island Vibes
J
J. Alexander’s, J. Gilbert’s, J. Liu, Taqueria Jalisco, Jeff Ruby’s, Jeni’s, Jenny’s Diner, Jiu Thai, Joya’s, JT’s Pizza
Jeni’s is a stop on our Short North and Grandview Avenue Tours
K
K Pot, Kai’s, Katalina’s, Katzinger’s, Kebab & Co, The Keep, Kirin, Kittie’s, Kolache Republic, Kulmiya, Kung Fu Noodle, Kura, Kyushu Ramen
Katzinger’s is a stop on our German Village Tour
Kittie’s is a stop on our Old Worthington Tour
L
Laguna Bay, Lalibela, Lan Viet, Lavash, Lindey’s, The Line, Lion Cub’s, Litchi, Little West Tavern, Littleton’s, Locust Table, Losanti, Lox Bagel Shop, Lupita’s, Lupo
Laguna Bay is a stop on our Alt Eats Tour
M
Main Moon, Maison Skalli, Marcella’s, Marib, Mastro’s, Mazah, Meat Moot, Mercury Diner, Meshikou, Messobe, Metsi’s, Mezcla, Mikey’s, Mi Li Cafe, Milo’s Deli, Ming Ga, The Mix, Mizu No Kaori, Mjomi, Momo Ghar, Mr. Baker, Mr. Domo
Mi Li Cafe has been a stop on our Alt Eats Tour since 2010!
Momo Ghar is a stop on our Short North Tour
N
N.E. Chinese, Namaste, Nara, Natalie’s, Nazareth, Neehee’s, New India, Nicola, Nida’s, Nomad, The Nook, Noora, North High Brewing, Northstar Cafe
North High Brewing is a stop on our Dublin Tour
O
Ochoa, Oh Churros, Old Mohawk, Olive & Lime, The Olive Tree, Orale Guey, Oshio, Osteria Pizzeria
P
Pacific Eatery, Paik’s, Paradise Market, Pasqualone’s, Pat and Gracie’s, Paulie Gee’s, The Pearl, Pelino’s, Pho Asian Noodle House, Pho Chef, Pho Huyen, Pho Social, Piazza Pelino, Pierogi Mountain, Pink Pistachio, Pistacia Vera, Plank’s, Potosinos, Preston’s, Provecho
Paulie Gee’s is a stop on our Italian Village Pizza Tour
Piazza Pelino is a stop on our Short North Tour
Pistacia Vera is a stop on our German Village Tour
Q
Qamaria, Qawah House, Queen’s Table (food truck), Queer Beans, Quinci Emporium
R
Racha, Raj Shahhi, RamyunEZ, Ranchero Kitchen, Ray Ray’s, Real Honduras Restaurant, Red Chili, The Refectory, Ringside Cafe, Riziki Swahili Grill, Rooh, Royal Flamingo
RamyunEZ is a stop on our Asian Eats Tour
S
Sage, Sargam, Satori Ramen, Schmidt’s, Serious Sanji, Service Bar, Sexton’s, Si Senor, Sidebar, Slammers, Smoked on High, SoCal Kitchen, Song Lan, South Village Grille, Speck, Star Kitchen Cafe, Stone Bar and Kitchen, Stories on High, Subourbon, Sumac, Sushi Ten, Sycamore
Schmidt’s is a stop on our German Village Tour
Si Senor is a stop on our Grandview Avenue Tour
SoCal Kitchen is a stop on our Holiday Cheer Tour
T
Tabla, Taj on Fifth, Taj Palace, Tandoori Grill, La Tavola, Teas Your Spirits, Tensuke Ramen, Terra Mezcal, Thai Golden Bowl, Third & Hollywood, Three Brothers, Three Creeks, Thurman’s, Tiger & Lily, The Top, Tre, Tucci’s, Tulip Cafe, Two Rivers
Tensuke Ramen, Thai Golden Bowl and Tulip Cafe are stops on our Asian Eats Tour
U
Umi, Uncle Frico’s, Uncorked, Understory, Union Cafe, Uptown Deli & Brew
V
Valentina’s, Val’s of the Caribbean, Valter’s, El Vaquero, Vaso, Veritas, VHS Social Club, Victor’s Tacos, Village Taco, Voodoo Brewing
W
The Walrus, Wario’s, Waroeng, The Whitney House, Windward Passage, Wing’s, Winn Winn Cafe, Wolf’s Ridge, Wolf’s Ridge at the Worthington Inn, The Woodbury, Worthington Tavern
The Worthington Tavern is a stop on our Old Worthington Tour
X
Xi Xia, Xin Wei Kitchen, Xochimilco Taqueria (food truck)
Y
Yak & Yeti, Yanni’s, Yappy Greek, Yellow Springs Brewery, Yemeni Restaurant, Ye’s Asian Kitchen, Ying’s Teahouse & Yum-Yum, Yoshi’s
Yemeni Restaurant is a stop on our Alt Eats Tour
Z
Z Cucina, Zaftig Brewing Co., Zaki’s, Zanzis Pizza, Zaytoon, Zen Cha Cafe, Zeno’s, J. Zhen Asian Bistro (yes, I know, it should probably be under J), Ziggy’s
Please note that tour stops may change due to restaurant availability