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    Agni

    4.7 (88 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Amanda T.

    I found this place after researching nice restaurants to check out in Ohio. I had reservations made and had a really nice experience here. Food (5/5) - This restaurant is a tasting menu, so that's what we did. It was a 13 course meal and was honestly really good and definitely filling. My favorite was the cumin french fry at the beginning of the course, it was a bite size burst of flavor with the crunch texture which I really liked. Their other courses were also really good and unique. I though the pacing of the dinner was good too, it was too fast nor too slow. Around course 10 I was definitely really full, but the waitress did warn us that there was going to be a lot of food. Service (5/5) - Our waitress was super nice and friendly and explained the courses to us every step of the way. She would always come to ask how our food was and at the end, gave us a little chili oil jar and some candies as a souvenir. Ambiance (5/5) - Awesome restaurant, it's modest on the outside but the inside is really cozy, dim and intimate. Their restroom was also amazing, it smelled like roses and had the Toto bidet toilet and feminine care products and mouth wash which I really appreciated. One of the restroom was even anime-themed which I thought was super cool. This place is a bit pricey but you definitely get a lot for what you pay for, and the overall experience was worth it.

    Brian D.

    What a great experience. A small group of us were in Columbus for work and Agni was recommended to us. They suggested that we sit at the bar as you can order from the bar menu vs. the tasting menu. The bar menu has some of the items from the tasting menu and a few bar only items. Service was awesome. The 3 at the bar took great care of us. They helped us navigate through the menu and described each dish as it was brought out. They brought out each dish one at a time. A full description of each item and some additional background about the chef and the local influence. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Each dish was unique. It gave us an opportunity to try things we may normally would not have normally tried. Please note that these are all small dishes. So we ordered about 7 or 8 for the 3 of us. As an added plus, the restaurant also gave us a few extras as well. Kudos to the restaurant and staff. Awesome experience and wonderful dining experience.

    Vy D.

    It was my first time here and the entire experience was incredible. From staff, to the food, atmosphere, and the service was awesome. Parking is mostly street parking and they do reservations. The food left us speechless and wanting more. The great thing about smaller bites, is that you get to try so many different things and flavors but be warned, you may want a big portion of some of the courses. It was mine and another person's birthday and the Agni team made it a bit more special with a card and candle for our dessert. It was very sweet! My absolute favorite thing was that we didn't get to know what we were getting to eat until it came out and then, at the end. It was fun and a little surprise every time. Each course was curated beautifully, displayed gorgeously, and had such high quality. I was so impressed with the entire dining experience. I love that chef Avishar incorporated his upbringing, family, and identity in each course and detail. It made the experience truly more special. Staff was so nice, kind, and accommodating. Everyone was so fun to talk to, get to know, and treated us so well. They made the experience 100% more enjoyable. The restaurant itself was warm, cozy, and inviting. Even though the courses and price tag are a bit higher, everyone felt very approachable and inviting. It was a beautiful place to be. I highly recommend if you can make it here! Everything was beautiful, delicious, and so incredibly fun and cool.

    Pat E.

    This is another restaurant I struggled with the review. Mostly because of the raves from others, and especially , the chef being a james beard finalist for the great lakes region. So my expectations were through the roof and unfortunately, they fell through. The wait staff , service and atmosphere were great. It was the food......NOT A WOW! Good but not great. Lots of dishes seemed fussier than they needed to be. Sometimes, even the wait staff weren't for certain what all ingredients were in a dish. Don't get me wrong, it was good enough but nothing that would make me want to come back and try again. We had 12(?) Courses and the most memorable one was probably inspired by Mcdonalds. I hate to compare, but I have been to tastings at other spots ( won't mention names) that the food was just as good, and at times better, for less costs. They also included pairings. Oh yeah the pairings here are an addional $100. Probably best to come to Agni more for the experience and atmosphere than the food, and $200 a person is no big deal. IMO.

    Hannah L.

    This was my third time at Agni and by far our favorite with the Midwest Nostalgia Menu. As always, the service is friendly, welcoming and incredibly attentive always refilling waters and replacing napkins when a guest uses the restroom. They are very accommodating of dietary restrictions and ensure they explain the meal with consideration to these. The vibe is casual while the food is next level fine dining, yet approachable for anyone. Each course truly got better and better, all the way up to dessert. We were absolutely BLOWN away with the level of creativity and interpretation of Midwest Nostalgia turned fine dining. My husband and I lived in NYC and for 8 years and were big foodies, and both said this was very possibly the best meal we've had in our lives. Go for yourselves and see what you think! I promise you'll enjoy.

    Rae D.

    What an unforgettable experience! My partner and I celebrated Valentine's Day 2025 at Agni, and it was truly special. We booked the Grillside Chef's Counter experience, and every course on the tasting menu was absolutely delicious with each one somehow better than the last. It was nearly impossible to choose a favorite dish of the night! Portion sizes were just right, and the service was exceptional. Every staff member we encountered was warm, attentive, and made us feel welcome. Sitting right in the heart of the kitchen added an exciting, behind-the-scenes energy to the evening that made it even more memorable. I highly recommend Agni and this unique culinary experience... it's an absolute must-try!

    Ness S.

    The only negative is that they don't offer parking (valet or otherwise). Otherwise, everything was outstanding. The servers were extremely friendly and helpful. The wine suggestion was perfect. The ambiance is casual but upscale without being stuffy. The pre-fix menu is expensive ($145 per person without wine pairing) but the quality was excellent. They do serve a 12 courses and by the end of it, we got extremely full. The flavors were outstanding -- from East Asia, South Asia, Europe, Mexico, all over but blended in very smoothly.

    Vanessa B.

    Dining at Agni was an unforgettable experience, elevated by creative dishes and flawless service. The tasting menu impressed from start to finish, but two dishes stood out. The Caesar chaat-froid was a masterful fusion of textures and flavors--crispy, tangy, and refreshingly unique. It's a delightful take on the Caesar salad, reimagined in a way that captures the essence of Indian chaat. The Thai Malay curry scallop was another favorite; rich and deeply aromatic, with layers of coconut and spice that brought out the best in each ingredient. The flavors were complex yet harmonious, making every bite a treat. Equally noteworthy was the service: attentive, friendly, and exceptionally well-paced, allowing each course to shine. Agni is a must-visit, one of the best meals I've ever had! Additionally, I would purchase that granola from the pallet cleanser by the bag full!

    Beautiful decor throughout the restaurant!
    Christina C.

    The experience I had at Agni was unbelievably amazing. I went with my partner for our anniversary and it was the epitome of a special occasion meal. The meal was around 12 courses, some of which were off the menu. We did the wine pairing with the meal as well which added even more to the experience. Their staff were amazing and were so intentional in how they served the courses. For example, they would wait until one of us was back from the restroom to serve the course so we could eat at the same time. The bathrooms were awesome as well. The food was unlike anything I had ever had and every course was so creative and delicious. The variety of proteins and flavors was so exciting. My only qualm was the cost. This place is very, very expensive. I believe that the two meals with the wine pairings was around $600. With tip, even more. Be prepared ahead of time to spend that much money if you're doing the full meal experience and not just eating the bar food!!

    View from the front of the restaurant
    Micah T.

    Bathroom is 10/10, they have a Toto bidet. Nuff said. The dining experience didn't disappoint either. This was my first time doing a "tasting menu" ever at a restaurant and hopefully it won't be my last. For any of you who haven't done this kind of thing I'll set the stage, and if you have then just skip to the next paragraph. With the tasting menu you'll receive 15 small portions of food carefully curated and selected by the chef. You'll experience flavors that you don't commonly see in typical dining restaurants with the caveat that your portions are limited. You and your group will receive these dishes one at a time with details behind the culture and history of the dish curated by your server. The menu will vary seasonally so what you get one time won't necessarily be there on the next visit. So let's jump to the food. It's amazing. Easily a wealth of flavors with great variety. The portions may be small but after you get around your 7th-9th dish you'll start feeling satiated. If the key to your arteries are foods that are savory then you'll have a great time. The Phanaeng was easily my favorite but the Caesar Chaat-Froid was a heavy-hitter too. The staff are so well-versed with the dishes and are very diligent with cleaning in between foods and providing proper cutlery. It even ends strong with some very nice and sweet desserts with the chai, saffron ice cream sandwiches being my favorite. The ambience is great with many Bengali and Hindu symbols around the restaurant. The area is clean and tidy and has a good setting without too much noise. There's street parking and parking around the neighborhood in German Village but no dedicated parking lot. Be prepared to spend a lot of time here for the tasting. My group had a reservation for 5:45 but we ended up leaving at 9 pm! It was a still a great time though. The only criticism I have is in regards to one word. Value. This restaurant is anything but cheap. Be prepared to spend $150 as a baseline per guest and then much higher if you partake in the wine/cocktails. If money isn't an issue then it's easily a 5/5, however with the price of entry I'd have to give this a 4.3/5 at this time.

    Julia G.

    This is easily the most special meal I have had in Columbus! We went for the abbreviated tasting menu which is a porch exclusive, and we ended up having the entire porch to ourselves which was super lovely. This was 5 courses, but with the extra snacks it was more like 9. I can't believe they serve even more courses inside- I was so stuffed by the end of this meal. I can't even begin to mention my favorite parts- the panipuri was so incredibly flavorful, the scallop with the crispy rice and eggplant curry was out of this world, the spin on a caesar salad was so unique. Every course had flavors I have never experienced, and were all so special and thoughtful. We had 4 different cocktails and they were also all great, our favorite was the spicy paloma. Dessert was also incredible, it was a play on cafe con pan that blew us away. Service was perfect, it was fast and everyone was excited to talk about the food with us. They brought us out a card and little containers of their chili oil, I'm so excited to cook with it at home! Thank you everyone at Agni for making our anniversary so special, I'm so excited to come back!

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    Great and unique experience. Food was amazing, as was the service. The value of the meal was well worth the price

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    I ate there three months ago and I'm still thinking about this meal. Xoxoxoxo to the chef I love u

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