This is the restaurant that made me fall in love with Indian food! One of our favorites in the short north and never have been disappointed. The dishes are unique and delicious and the cocktails are a highlight. Always have to get the chili cheese naan (do it!) and paan clouds cocktail.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nash Trattner
Great food. Great service. Great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corben Leo
Ate here while on a business trip. It was so good thats we went back the next night! I’m not sure who came up with the butter chicken cocktail, but wow does it work. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Manna
This is a gem of a Michelin-quality restaurant that Columbus is truly lucky to have. It’s called “progressive Indian” for a reason - modern takes on Indian flavors prepared with elegance and sophistication. If you are looking for a giant portion of cheap, standard Indian fare, you’re thinking the wrong way. This is an elegant fine dining experience with taste and presentation to match. The food was exceptional. My only request would be to add a few more vegan dishes to the menu. We shared the cauliflower appetizer, the stuffed eggplant, basmati, and roti. This was enough for the two of us, although, if we were coming with some additional friends, we would really want to try multiple dishes. That is OK, and certainly won’t stop me from coming back (often!) to this innovative and special spot! Service is as attentive and friendly. The interior design is absolutely spectacular and first class, just beautiful. Columbus, do you know how lucky we are lucky to have Indian fine dining!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Koliwada
Casen DeMaria
Oh my! My favorite was the sweet potatoe app and butter chicken ? I will be dreaming ? of this tonight to come back to! Thank you ? what a great date night with my husband ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zeshan Khan
I so desperately wanted to like Rooh. The idea of an upscale, contemporary Indian restaurant picked my interest. The interior is designed well and the service is there. It’s just the food that’s lacking. I’ll pay a ridiculous amount of money for food that raises my arm hairs. Rooh did not deliver however. I’m told that I must’ve went a day that their executive chef was not there because others rave about this place. Perhaps I’m spoiled having had the best south Asian food from here to LA. The only redeeming factor were the mocktails. The menu all sounds amazing and is really unique. However the portions were small (which is totally fine by me if it at least tasted better than average). Rooh is just mediocre Indian food devoid of the rich, succulent flavors which are a staple in the region’s cuisine. For example, we ordered a raita (yogurt) and it was sweet rather than salty. I will say the sweet potato chaat was different and scrumptious in its own right. At the end of the day, just hit Khaab or Neehee’s if you want actual Indian fare in Columbus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura Kale and Sweet Potato, Butter Chicken Plain Naan
Shannon Bauchert
This place is overrated. The portion sizes are ridiculously small for the prices they charge. The flavors are good. The service is great, but who cares when you spend almost $200 for two people and you’re still hungry and immediately got get a snack upon leaving. This was including appetizers, entrees, and two breads. I know this is Progressive Indian cuisine, but you might as well go for the standard Indian food. It tastes just as good (sometimes better) and it’s a fraction of the cost. The ambience inside is bland. I don’t get the hype. I’ve stupidly been twice thinking the second time I’d be happier and feel less scammed. That mango mule cocktail is fire though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
midiner
Hands down our favorite meal on a recent trip to Columbus. Their cocktails and dishes are creative and flavor-packed. Vegetarians have plenty to choose from, and everything we tasted was fresh, elegantly presented, and delicious, from appetizers to sorbet. This truly is the "elevated" Indian cuisine that their website boasts of. Highly recommended.
Glowlleee
We had a great time. Reisha is an absolute star! She has great customer service and she is so efficient at what she does! Part of our dinning experience is her friendly customer care! We live the food too! Great place and we love the bitter chicken and all the curries.
So, let me spill the beans about this place that had me waiting longer than a presidential term to finally sink my teeth into their dishes. After three years of anticipation, I took the plunge and booked a table for two, but hey, last-minute changes happen, and they graciously accommodated our extra guest. Kudos for rolling with the punches! Now, picture this: I waltz in right on time and find myself planted at the very front and center of the joint, table 36, feeling like the star of my own reality show. Was it because I booked through OpenTable? Who knows, maybe they thought I needed some extra spotlight. As for the service, well, let's just say Tony R, our designated server, was playing hide and seek. I practically had to pull a Houdini act to summon him for a round of drinks. Talk about a disappearing act! But here's the kicker: despite the service hiccups, the food swooped in like a hero to save the day. It was so good that I'm willing to give them another shot, fingers crossed for better service next time. After all, I'd hate for indifferent waitstaff to be their signature dish.
We had an amazing experience recently at Rooh. We shared the sweet potato chaat (beyond good!), butter chicken & the short ribs. Oh, and also 2 desserts that I can't pronounce but loved. We asked our server for recommendations and then made our selections. Will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Short Ribs Curry, Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan, Small Plates
KrisT
This was our first visit. The staff were welcoming & kind from the moment we entered. The drinks were beautiful & delicious- get the Pink Margarita or the Tonic. The food was exceptional. We will definitely be back!
lsfcmh
As always, food and beverage was amazing. The coolest craft cocktails with unusual ingredients that you can't believe would be delicious, yet they are (gin, dates, honey, goat cheese)!! Pacing of the meal was great. Shareables are very generous for 2 people. Beef short rib kofkas were flavorful but the shell so hard that a knife couldn't cut through it. Pepper shrimp were tender and packed the perfect punch. Butter chicken always a standout and Paneer Pinwheels were super tasting. Only downside, especially because I book on Open Table, was that the seating request was not honored as 99% of the time it is accommodated. This was a key business meeting and requested quiet table in the back. Instead we were shown to the first table in the front which was freezing cold since every time the door opened, we got a blast of winter air.
Once we arrived, we got seated right away. Our waitress was very polite and came by frequently to refill our glasses. The ambience of the restaurant was very warm and inviting. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The prices were very fair for the portions of the items we ordered. 10/10 experience!
WarrenPeace
The first time at Rooh was a tasting menu, and that was creative and tasty. The second time was a regular dinner on a Saturday night. One word that comes to mind immediately with this second dinner is . . . disappointment. Another word is uninspired. The serviceable, overpriced food was somewhere between above average and good, which is okay, except there is more consistently delicious Indian food in Columbus at one third the price (for example, at Anand) and much better service and food at other restaurants in general (for example, at Chapman's). I should also add that our empty dishes were left lingering far too long on the table. We may try Rooh again, but with significantly lower expectations.
This is the restaurant that made me fall in love with Indian food! One of our favorites in the short north and never have been disappointed. The dishes are unique and delicious and the cocktails are a highlight. Always have to get the chili cheese naan (do it!) and paan clouds cocktail.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Great service. Great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ate here while on a business trip. It was so good thats we went back the next night! I’m not sure who came up with the butter chicken cocktail, but wow does it work. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a gem of a Michelin-quality restaurant that Columbus is truly lucky to have. It’s called “progressive Indian” for a reason - modern takes on Indian flavors prepared with elegance and sophistication. If you are looking for a giant portion of cheap, standard Indian fare, you’re thinking the wrong way. This is an elegant fine dining experience with taste and presentation to match. The food was exceptional. My only request would be to add a few more vegan dishes to the menu. We shared the cauliflower appetizer, the stuffed eggplant, basmati, and roti. This was enough for the two of us, although, if we were coming with some additional friends, we would really want to try multiple dishes. That is OK, and certainly won’t stop me from coming back (often!) to this innovative and special spot! Service is as attentive and friendly. The interior design is absolutely spectacular and first class, just beautiful. Columbus, do you know how lucky we are lucky to have Indian fine dining!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Koliwada
Oh my! My favorite was the sweet potatoe app and butter chicken ? I will be dreaming ? of this tonight to come back to! Thank you ? what a great date night with my husband ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I so desperately wanted to like Rooh. The idea of an upscale, contemporary Indian restaurant picked my interest. The interior is designed well and the service is there. It’s just the food that’s lacking. I’ll pay a ridiculous amount of money for food that raises my arm hairs. Rooh did not deliver however. I’m told that I must’ve went a day that their executive chef was not there because others rave about this place. Perhaps I’m spoiled having had the best south Asian food from here to LA. The only redeeming factor were the mocktails. The menu all sounds amazing and is really unique. However the portions were small (which is totally fine by me if it at least tasted better than average). Rooh is just mediocre Indian food devoid of the rich, succulent flavors which are a staple in the region’s cuisine. For example, we ordered a raita (yogurt) and it was sweet rather than salty. I will say the sweet potato chaat was different and scrumptious in its own right. At the end of the day, just hit Khaab or Neehee’s if you want actual Indian fare in Columbus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura Kale and Sweet Potato, Butter Chicken Plain Naan
This place is overrated. The portion sizes are ridiculously small for the prices they charge. The flavors are good. The service is great, but who cares when you spend almost $200 for two people and you’re still hungry and immediately got get a snack upon leaving. This was including appetizers, entrees, and two breads. I know this is Progressive Indian cuisine, but you might as well go for the standard Indian food. It tastes just as good (sometimes better) and it’s a fraction of the cost. The ambience inside is bland. I don’t get the hype. I’ve stupidly been twice thinking the second time I’d be happier and feel less scammed. That mango mule cocktail is fire though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Hands down our favorite meal on a recent trip to Columbus. Their cocktails and dishes are creative and flavor-packed. Vegetarians have plenty to choose from, and everything we tasted was fresh, elegantly presented, and delicious, from appetizers to sorbet. This truly is the "elevated" Indian cuisine that their website boasts of. Highly recommended.
We had a great time. Reisha is an absolute star! She has great customer service and she is so efficient at what she does! Part of our dinning experience is her friendly customer care! We live the food too! Great place and we love the bitter chicken and all the curries.
So, let me spill the beans about this place that had me waiting longer than a presidential term to finally sink my teeth into their dishes. After three years of anticipation, I took the plunge and booked a table for two, but hey, last-minute changes happen, and they graciously accommodated our extra guest. Kudos for rolling with the punches! Now, picture this: I waltz in right on time and find myself planted at the very front and center of the joint, table 36, feeling like the star of my own reality show. Was it because I booked through OpenTable? Who knows, maybe they thought I needed some extra spotlight. As for the service, well, let's just say Tony R, our designated server, was playing hide and seek. I practically had to pull a Houdini act to summon him for a round of drinks. Talk about a disappearing act! But here's the kicker: despite the service hiccups, the food swooped in like a hero to save the day. It was so good that I'm willing to give them another shot, fingers crossed for better service next time. After all, I'd hate for indifferent waitstaff to be their signature dish.
Restaurantji Recommends
We had an amazing experience recently at Rooh. We shared the sweet potato chaat (beyond good!), butter chicken & the short ribs. Oh, and also 2 desserts that I can't pronounce but loved. We asked our server for recommendations and then made our selections. Will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Short Ribs Curry, Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan, Small Plates
This was our first visit. The staff were welcoming & kind from the moment we entered. The drinks were beautiful & delicious- get the Pink Margarita or the Tonic. The food was exceptional. We will definitely be back!
As always, food and beverage was amazing. The coolest craft cocktails with unusual ingredients that you can't believe would be delicious, yet they are (gin, dates, honey, goat cheese)!! Pacing of the meal was great. Shareables are very generous for 2 people. Beef short rib kofkas were flavorful but the shell so hard that a knife couldn't cut through it. Pepper shrimp were tender and packed the perfect punch. Butter chicken always a standout and Paneer Pinwheels were super tasting. Only downside, especially because I book on Open Table, was that the seating request was not honored as 99% of the time it is accommodated. This was a key business meeting and requested quiet table in the back. Instead we were shown to the first table in the front which was freezing cold since every time the door opened, we got a blast of winter air.
Once we arrived, we got seated right away. Our waitress was very polite and came by frequently to refill our glasses. The ambience of the restaurant was very warm and inviting. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The prices were very fair for the portions of the items we ordered. 10/10 experience!
The first time at Rooh was a tasting menu, and that was creative and tasty. The second time was a regular dinner on a Saturday night. One word that comes to mind immediately with this second dinner is . . . disappointment. Another word is uninspired. The serviceable, overpriced food was somewhere between above average and good, which is okay, except there is more consistently delicious Indian food in Columbus at one third the price (for example, at Anand) and much better service and food at other restaurants in general (for example, at Chapman's). I should also add that our empty dishes were left lingering far too long on the table. We may try Rooh again, but with significantly lower expectations.