Canario Restaurant to Open in Short North
Partners Marco Piazza and Jeremy Nelson are launching a new dining spot at 19 W. Russell St. in Columbus.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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Restaurant owners Marco Piazza and Jeremy Nelson are preparing to open Canario in Columbus. The new eatery will move into the former Woodhouse Vegan location at 19 W. Russell St.
Why it matters
The establishment brings a new culinary option to the Short North neighborhood. It features a two-level layout designed to host guests in an intimate setting.
Canario will feature a total seating capacity of 42 people across two levels. The restaurant offers parking validation and maintains an open kitchen and bar layout.
The players
Marco Piazza
He is a restaurant partner who previously worked at Atlas Tavern and Nomad Restaurant.
Jeremy Nelson
He is a restaurant partner who brings 20 years of culinary experience to the project.
The details
The restaurant, named after the presa canario dog breed, provides both a tasting menu and a la carte service options. Partners Marco Piazza and Jeremy Nelson bring a combined 40 years of industry experience to the new venture.
Timeline
Happy hour service is scheduled for 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week.
Culture Shift
The arrival of this restaurant follows the ongoing trend of specialized, intimate dining concepts replacing established storefronts in the Short North. This shift highlights a move toward high-touch service models in compact urban footprints.
Residents in the area can access happy hour specials from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week. Patrons driving to the Short North for a meal at the new location can utilize the restaurant's parking validation.
The takeaway
Diners visiting the new space can choose between structured tasting menus or flexible a la carte dining. The restaurant's design focuses on an open kitchen environment to provide a more interactive experience for guests.
Further reading
For more on the local food scene, browse our guide to Columbus Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSYX.
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