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Ruth Ackermann
Ruth Ackermann is the Food Editor at Top of Columbus. Raised in Merion Village in a family from the old German south side, she worked pastry and the line in two Short North kitchens before moving to the notebook. She covers the institutions, the chef-driven rooms, and every dining room where the occasion matters.
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Guides by Ruth Ackermann
The Best Sushi Spots
The Best Sushi Spots in Columbus (2026)
12 rooms
Where to Eat the Best Steakhouse
Where to Eat the Best Steakhouse in Columbus (2026)
12 rooms
Soul Food
Soul Food in Columbus: Local Favorites (2026)
5 rooms
Most Romantic
Most Romantic Restaurants in Columbus (2026)
12 rooms
Reubens
Best Reubens in Columbus (2026)
6 rooms
Restaurants in the University District & Old North
Best Restaurants in the University District & Old North (2026)
7 rooms
Restaurants in the Short North
Best Restaurants in the Short North (2026)
7 rooms
Restaurants in Grandview Heights
Best Restaurants in Grandview Heights (2026)
11 rooms
Restaurants in German Village & the Brewery District
Best Restaurants in German Village & the Brewery District (2026)
9 rooms
Restaurants in Downtown Columbus & the Arena District
Best Restaurants in Downtown Columbus & the Arena District (2026)
7 rooms
Restaurants
12 Best Restaurants in Columbus (2026)
12 rooms
Restaurants in Clintonville
Best Restaurants in Clintonville (2026)
5 rooms
Top reviews by Ruth Ackermann
Valter's at the Maennerchor
German · German Village & the Brewery District · $$
7.8
Lola & Giuseppe's Trattoria
Italian · Gahanna · $$
7.4
Terita's Pizza
Pizza · Cleveland Avenue · $
7.3
High Bank Distillery Co
New American · Grandview Heights · $$
7.2
The Refectory Restaurant
French · Bethel Road · $$$$
7.1
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant
German · German Village & the Brewery District · $$
7.0
Basi Italia
Italian · the Short North · $$$
7.0
South Village Grille
Spanish · German Village & the Brewery District · $$
7.0
Northstar Cafe in the Short North
New American · the Short North · $$
6.9
Cento
Italian · German Village & the Brewery District
6.9
Agni
New American · German Village & the Brewery District · $$$$
6.9
Mitchell's Ocean Club
Steakhouses · Easton · $$$$
6.8
Five rooms, every Friday.
The new opening, the sleeper the score just flagged, and the one room worth booking this week. Free.