A dish by chef Jeremy Nelson, who is part of the duo opening Canario in the Short North.
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The Short North Arts District will soon welcome a new dining experience, Canario, led by business partners Marco Piazza and chef Jeremy Nelson. The eatery will be located at 19 W. Russell St., most recently home to Woodhouse Vegan cafe.
Between the two of them, Piazza and Nelson bring a combined 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Piazza was a founding partner of restaurants Atlas Tavern and Nomad near Polaris; he has since left those businesses to start his own consulting firm, Cut and Dried Consulting. Canario is named after his dog, Beluga, a presa Canario breed.
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Nelson has built up considerable experience over his 20-year culinary career, including stints in multiple Michelin-starred kitchens like Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago. As of late, he’s been operating the Umbral Supper Club, which has been featuring eight-course tasting menus around town. He said he draws inspiration from classic French and Japanese cuisines.
The two-level restaurant space will feature an open kitchen and bar, plus seating for 42. The kitchen will include a French-style flat-top oven. Dinner service will include a tasting menu and a la carte items, plus happy hour from 3-5 p.m. five nights a week.
“I feel like with Jeremy’s background, Canario comes with this high-end feel, but I still want to capture the neighborhood,” Piazza said in a press release. “We’d like to think Canario will be a draw for all diners. It is both intimate and sophisticated but also warm and unintimidating, perfect for those who seek a well-rounded, urban dining experience.”
An exact opening date hasn’t been announced yet, but you can follow Canario’s progress at @canarioshortnorth on Instagram.
More Columbus restaurant news
Flour Modern Pasta Bar and Fetty’s Street Food launch their collaboration, Flour & Fetty’s, on Oct. 22. Dafuque Brewing officially opens its new space, dubbed The Flight House, at noon on Oct. 24. The Flight House is located at 1102 Gahanna Pkwy. The brewery recently moved its taproom to the east side from the Short North. Fuego Fiesta Mexican Bar & Grill recently celebrated its grand opening at 1025 Polaris Pkwy. in Westerville.Graeter’s Ice Cream just opened a new central Ohio store, at 5065 Forest Drive in New Albany.
This article originally appeared on Columbus Monthly: New Fine-Dining Restaurant Canario to Open in the Short North
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This story was originally published October 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM.
