This is a great spot for those who enjoy trying foods that are new and different. Each dish had an unusual or unexpected combination of flavors and textures. The servers were pleasant and professional. The space is unique as well -- hip and different. Plus, they brought me an extra dessert for my birthday. It's a 12-course tasting menu, so be ready to spend a few hours with Agni -- and come hungry!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Such a lovely and interesting restaurant. If you want to be truly delighted and pampered this is the place! Staff were amazing- food was even more so. From all of the little extras- amuse bouche and in between to the truly unexpected, Agni delivered. The Caesar Salad reinvented course was an epiphany. Flavors, textures, and even temperatures all come together in a completely new way. I've never had anything like it and it was delicious. Also the way the restaurant honors the folks who work there makes for a very interesting menu. We ate on the patio and so had a smaller menu but were not left hungry. But of course we want more of Agni and will return for the full prix menu.

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!