Restaurants near Short North Arts District

My sister and I had an absolutely fabulous first experience at Marcella’s! Our server, Julia, was amazing and very accommodating. She was so friendly and gave some amazing recommendations. I had the salmon, but I wanted to substitute the sauce for a white sauce that they didn’t have on the menu. Julia spoke to the chef and the manager and they were able to create a wonderful sauce that exceeded my expectations. It was amazing and exactly what I wanted! That dish is genuinely one of the best meals I’ve ever had and I am so thankful for the team going above and beyond to provide me with excellent service. After our meal, my sister and I had the chocolate almond cake, which blew my mind. Julia said that was her favorite and she was absolutely right because it was delicious! I couldn’t ask for a better dining experience! I heavily recommend this restaurant.

Always love the experience at Forno - food was delicious, on time and service was great!

Our server, Eric, was outstanding! He went out of his way to make our guest wh had never been to The Pearl comfortable.

Our waitress, Claire, was the kindest, most excellent server I’ve ever had! Food was wonderful as usual!

Had an amazing brunch at SoCal! The 40 Yolk was absolutely phenomenal—rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. If you’re sharing, they’ll even split plates for you, which is a great touch. The vibe was on point with incredible music that added to the experience. Highly recommend!