Cincinnati-Based Steakhouse Losanti to Open in Columbus

The new Italian steakhouse will open its second location in Franklinton on February 28.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Losanti, a Cincinnati-based Italian steakhouse, is set to open its second location in Columbus, Ohio on February 28. The new 6,000-square-foot restaurant will be located in the Gravity building in the Franklinton neighborhood and can seat up to 250 guests. The menu will feature USDA Prime steaks, handmade pasta, seafood, and classic steakhouse sides, all made from scratch using recipes passed down from the owners' grandmother.

Why it matters

The opening of Losanti in Columbus marks an important milestone for the family-owned restaurant group as they expand outside of their Cincinnati roots. The Franklinton neighborhood, known for its energy and history, provides an ideal setting for the restaurant's first location outside of its hometown.

The details

Losanti is the creation of husband and wife team Anthony and Haley Sitek, who founded the Crown Restaurant Group. The pair first opened the flagship Losanti location near Cincinnati's Washington Park in 2019 before announcing their plans to expand to Columbus in 2025. The new 6,000-square-foot Columbus restaurant will feature a seasonal patio and three private dining spaces, in addition to the main dining area that can seat up to 250 guests. The menu will focus on USDA Prime steaks, handmade pasta, seafood, and classic steakhouse sides, all made in-house using recipes passed down from Anthony's grandmother.

  • Losanti will open its Columbus location on February 28, 2026.
  • The restaurant first opened its flagship Cincinnati location in 2019.
  • The Siteks announced their plans to expand to Columbus in 2025.

The players

Losanti

An Italian steakhouse founded by husband and wife team Anthony and Haley Sitek, part of the Crown Restaurant Group. Losanti will open its second location in Columbus, Ohio on February 28, 2026.

Anthony and Haley Sitek

The husband and wife team who founded the Crown Restaurant Group and opened the flagship Losanti location in Cincinnati in 2019 before announcing plans to expand to Columbus in 2025.

Crown Restaurant Group

The restaurant group founded by Anthony and Haley Sitek that operates the Losanti steakhouse.

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What they’re saying

“Opening in Columbus is an important milestone for our family and our company. This is our first restaurant outside Cincinnati, and Franklinton felt like the right place to take that step. It reminds us of where we started — a neighborhood with energy, history and room to grow.”

— Anthony and Haley Sitek (columbusunderground.com)

“My cooking philosophy comes from learning in my grandmother's kitchen and carrying those lessons through every restaurant I've worked in. At Losanti, everything is made from scratch. We respect tradition, focus on technique and let the ingredients speak for themselves.”

— Anthony Sitek (columbusunderground.com)

“At Crown Restaurant Group, we've always believed restaurants should feel like an extension of home — welcoming, genuine and centered around delicious food. Losanti brings that philosophy to life in a more elevated way, and opening in Columbus is an opportunity to create new memories and build lasting relationships with guests who become part of our extended family.”

— Haley Sitek (columbusunderground.com)

What’s next

Losanti plans to expand to a seven-day service schedule starting in April 2026.

The takeaway

The opening of Losanti in Columbus marks an exciting expansion for the family-owned Italian steakhouse, bringing its signature scratch-made dishes and welcoming atmosphere to a new market. The restaurant's focus on quality ingredients, traditional techniques, and community-oriented values aligns with the growing demand for authentic, locally-sourced dining experiences in the city.