The Most Scrumptious Restaurants in Columbus

"We stopped here for dinner after a day at Cedar Point Shores. It was delicious! My husband and I chose a pizza with eggplant as a main topping. Kiddo got a calzone and had no complaints! The restaurant had some call ins the evening we went, so the owner was bussing tables, and getting boxes. Nice to see someone so involved in their establishment! We will return when we're in the area in the future!"

"They were definitely short staffed this day, 2 servers, one was the bartender, however, these 2 killed it! They were up beat, not stressed. Very communicate and worked their butts off. I own a restaurant and I would hire them in a heartbeat! Service was actually better than I expected knowing they were short. So that tells you a lot. Great job you two! I wish I knew your names but you both deserve praise! If the manager or owners read this, you have 2 phenomenal employees that ran this place like it was their own! We were there on Saturday March 1st around 2:00. If this is how your employees treat your business then you are doing something right! Great job!"

"Food was absolutely delicious and fresh. Small quaint place with good vibes. Cool bar with modern and artsy decor. Very friendly staff. Easy parking"

"This is a dining hot spot! I mean, it was Tuesday night at about 6:30 and this place was hopping! Valerie, Libby, and I walked over to explore this place, and we were all pleasantly surprised. It's trendy, upscale, and has an energetic, boisterous ambiance. The dining room seating was on a wait, so we opted for the patio.Our server came right over and was very pleasant and helpful with our questions. Our drinks were tasty and had a good pour. I ordered a Mai Tai / Rum Runner but got something more like a Margarita. Wasn't what I expected, but it was quite good. (I ordered a second drink, just so you know). I decided to go with the "Mr White," which is a delicious white pizza with a nice wood fired oven crust. There was a decent amount of cheese, a pleasing combination of flavors, and a noticeable nutty taste. I also tried Libby's Eggplant and Valerie's Spinach Artichoke pizza, and both were pretty tasty.Good food, good service, and good conversation with long-time friends... What an enjoyable evening! Wheat Penny Oven And Bar is definitely worth checking out for an upscale dining experience."

"While out of town, I needed a late night pie after working all day, so I decided to check out OH Pizza & Brew based on a recommendation from a local. When I arrived around 10pm on a Sunday night, the place looked like it was in transition to closing (chairs flipped over on tables, no patrons, staff members watching TV in empty booths). However, I was welcomed in to order by the friendly woman at the counter. She answered a few of my questions and when I asked what her favorite was, she immediately said, "Buckeye Garlic Pizza." I took her advice and was also able to add up to three toppings at no additional charge (mushroom, olive and sausage). I took a seat and waited about 10 minutes for my personal 10" pie, which came out hot and with a friendly, "Thank You, Sweetie."I ran the pie back to my hotel and opened up the box. The pie looked amazing. Perfectly crispy outer crust, six cheeses and garlic, along with my toppings. The pie was pretty damn good, with steam coming off the top. The six-cheese blend was interesting, with the dominant flavors being American and Cheddar. The sausage, olives and mushrooms were all fresh and plentiful. Definitely a good option to satisfy my hunger for a late night pizza in Downtown Columbus."

"Finally tried Paulie Gee's after quite a few folks have suggested it on our quest to find some great pizza in OH. Did NOT disappoint! The Square was phenomenal, flavour, quality, and texture all came together for a perfectly scrumptious slice. We also got the hellboywhite pizza, again fantastic and fresh ingredients... but it really was the pizza square that will keep me up at night till i get another!"

"My parents are both OSU alum, so they always insist on paying Adriatico's a visit when they're on campus. Good thing the pizza is delicious! My college caters Adriatico's for almost every event because it's so convenient. My friends and I also enjoy ordering it to the library for late night study sessions. Adriatico's recently remodeled their inside dining area, and I love seeing so much buckeye pride when I walk in there! Not a ton of seating inside, but we got lucky finding a table. When the weather is nice, they also have a few tables outside. Service was quick!"

"Salad and 1/2 cheese-1/2 pepperoni. Rubinos is 70 years old and we go back to the 60's. The food, service is just as good 70 years ago. Thin crust pizza with extra cheese is not only nostalgic but an excellent pizza. The salad was a generous serving of lettuce pepper and olive.This place is a friendly neighborhood stop. Anyone who walks in is a "neighbor". Highly recommend."

"First time visiting. Service was wonderful.Had heard good things about this place & we were not dissapointed.Manicotti was superb, and I had a Shrimp/Mussel soup that was amazingly good. (I still can't figure out how they got that much garlic into a soup, but it was amazingly good)Finished off the meal with a nice Tiramisu and a perfect Cappucino.Will definetly be back to explore more of the menu."

"This place is so great. I love the friendly staff and the food is awesome. I love the wings with Sriracha. The ambiance is very cool and laid back."

"We ordered delivery from Grubhub from Pies and Pints. We called the restaurant to order delivery and they helped me figure all of the logistics of how to order using the app. I'm not from the city so there's no delivery where I'm from. They were all super sweet!!! Now onto the good stuff, the pies!!! Amazing!! I had the cauliflower crust chicken Gouda and I cannot tell you how pleasantly pleased I was at the flavor of this pizza. I was really worried about the crust but it is honestly better than a regular crust. Get any of them and try them. I don't think you'll be disappointed. My husband had the regular crust classic pie and devoured the whole thing. We also had the Greek salad and we would definitely get it again. All things considered, I would eat here every week if I lived close enough!!!"

"This is recent discovery of mine in my quest to find quick, casual dinner spots on the Sundays my older kid has youth group. I've never had to wait long for a table even though it always seems to be busy. The service here is quick and friendly. There's a strong nostalgic vibe here that probably has a lot to do with how long this restaurant has been open. My son loves the chicken tenders. He can be pretty pick about them, but he really likes theirs. I've mostly just stuck to the garlic bread and wedding soup, but the other appetizers I've tried have all been really good. If you're getting the garlic bread, sometimes it comes out really crispy. Like sometimes it feels like a giant crouton, but other times it perfect with crispy crust and pillowy inside. I just ask if they can make sure the bread doesn't get too toasted and it hasn't been an issue since. Otherwise I have no complaints. The food is great, I never go without a refill, and it's overall an amazing value for the very reasonable prices they charge."

"Didn't know this place existed until recently, and it's right down the street from my place. The cheesy garlic bread is amazing - a must try! The pizzas come in a round 12" or you can get the pizza boat, which is half sized. I really enjoy thin-crust pizza and I think this place is my favorite in Columbus so far. They definitely have some unique toppings to choose from. I went with a basic pizza, but will have to try their pesto next time I'm there. There is an outdoor area available with decent amount of seating, which I did not know at first!"

"First time customers. The food and service was superb! Ask for Carson- he was top shelf. Great knowledge of the menu and bar offerings- esp brews. We had the wings - nice and perfectly crispy (hate under done). The Craig's sauce was a great recommendation. We steered away from the famous Big Al's and went w the Meat Lovers. Crust was crunchy and tons of toppings. Classic sports bar! Great environment. It's a don't miss! Shout out to Carson! Thank you. Grade: (5/5)Todd & Wendi Bergdoll"

"Pizzas were both delicious! Highly recommend the Shroom and sausage pizza with big chunks of mushroom and sausage with basil and dollops of fresh mozzarella. Outstanding! The zucchini fries were also crispy, flavorful and dipped in ranch was superb! Italian margaritas has just the right amount of pepperoni and sausage. Some of the best pizza I've had."

"Wonderful authentic food. We had it delivered and it was still extremely high quality and yummy!"

"Pizza-centric but don't sleep on the bread, wine and dessert. Got a table for two on a Friday night around 8:00 without a reservation. I was surprised at the large size of the place because you only see one half of the dining room when walking in the front door. We sat in the second room with the bar, and the dim lights set a perfect date night ambiance. Upon being seated we received a plate of their focaccia and oil, and it stands out in a great way against other Italian restaurants. From there we had three glasses of wine at about $10-$11 per glass. The fall harvest pizza had a spicy kick (as described on the menu) and was solid. I liked prosciutto hot honey pizza a little better, but I feel like I would have liked any of their pizzas due to the not too crisp/not too thin thin flatbread crust. Finished up with the voodoo brownie and tiramisu. Tiramisu was good; voodoo brownie topped with ice cream and drenched in chocolate was great. Lastly the service was outstanding. Very nice and attentive, and they smoothly handled the gift certificate that we used for a portion of the tab. Grandview Ave has many restaurants to choose from between 1st and 5th Aves, but Figlio will not disappoint."

"We just moved to Delaware a week ago from northern Florida. Took our daughter and son in law to dinner here after helping us get settled. We had a great server, very attentive. After enjoying the bruschetta appetizer, we ordered 2 San Giorgio pizzas. They were amazing, hot, fresh, & flavorful. The cheesecake dessert sealed the meal. We will definitely be back, especially as the weather gets warmer. There's a nice outdoor seating area that's dog friendly."

"The Borgata Pizza Cafe is a Happy Hour destination. I got there a little bit before 4 pm. There were a few people at the bar and one patron at a table in the restaurant area. With $4 drafts and wine pours between 3pm and 6pm, things filled up fast.I had the homemade meatballs and mozzarerella appetizer ($13.95) Each of us had one delicious meatball in a marinara sauce. Can you say pricy? I ordered a 16" pizza with extra cheese ($23). Everything is made from scratch here so it took over 20 minutes to be delievered to the table. This time delay only encouraged me to have another draft, The pie was cut into 8 pieces as are the 12" ($16) and the 20" ($29). It is featured as a New York style pie with a semi-thin crust. Beer and pizza, what could go wrong?. In this case, NOTHING.Borgata's owner/chief Roz cooks Italian specialities, his famous cannolis and lemon ricotta cake. There is something special about getting drunk in a crowd."

"Hands down some of the best pizza I've had in Columbus! The staff is nice, and this particular location was lowkey. Give it a try."

"Solid pizza and quickly becoming our family favorite. Salads are good and heathy. Meatballs are the best!"

"Want fine Italian food but avoid pork? Congratulations on finding Omezzo's!Many vegetarian options, a few beef, many chicken or seafood Italian dishes awaits your hungry party of adventurers, so sally forth!"

"Wonderful experience. Breadsticks were great. Pizza had a terrific crust and generous portions of fresh toppings. Our waitress was on top of it. Do yourself a favor and check it out."

"Love these pizzas. Love the no drama attitude of the staff even for large groups, they just get it done. Great environment for get togethers with friends and family. Solid!"

"Apparently, this family run business has been around since 1959! 1959! So you know it's legit. It's garnered a neighborhood following, loyal customers who have eaten their pizzas and subs for generations. This was my first time going to Terita's, but just their sausage alone is gonna keep me coming back. It's a little far out for me, but there is something so comforting about their pizza and subs. It's very old school and the sauce has a really nice balance of salty and sweet. They're very generous with their toppings and cheese. and it's a classic Ohio pie. Meaning it leans more towards the thin crust, but you definitely get a good chew with a nice crust at the bottom and edges. But let's be honest, everyone knows it is famous for their homemade sausage. Apparently about 90% of their pizza has sausage on it. That in itself speaks for itself. And I can attest that it is indeed some amazing sausage. It's fresh, a decent size bite, a little bit salty...a little bit spicy. Perfection! The staff was also super friendly. I think I was greeted and taken care of by the manager there, who told me he had been working there since fifth grade!! The man knows his pizza ."

"We finally dined in! We usually get take away but this time decided to stay. You order at the counter, they give youba number you find a seat and they bring your food to the table. There is a soda fountain so you get your own drinks. Its really cute! Lots of local historical things on display here. They have booths and tables. Our food came out quickly. Inwas shocked by how big the salad was... and how much cheese it had (thanks Eagles!). Pizza soon followed. Crust was perfect. Honest, you cant get better taco pizza in Columbus. So good!!"

"My favorite Italian sub in the city! Enrico's is still a family owned and operated pizza shop and the vibes perfectly emulate that. Their pizza is fantastic and be sure to order their side salad as well and you will not be disappointed!"

"Wow!! I was deciding between the soup shop two doors down and this pizza shop and I'm sooooo happy with my choice. I'm sure soup would have been delicious but holy cats was this salad and pizza satisfying! And the customer service here is super. The staff are genuine, attentive, and enthusiastic. I loved my House salad with an incredibly good fresh Italian dressing, which I'm told is made in house. Even the small size was so generous! Loaded with fresh greens, veggies, and croutons. Only $3.99! I also ordered an 8-inch specialty pizza, which I'm loving. I'll take half home. These are 4 specialty options that are vegetarian, plus you can build your own with the 30+ topping options!! Loved this place!!"

"I have never had a calzone with ricotta cheese. And the dangerous part of that is that you cannot just through it together. You have to have the right consistency of mozzarella and very little ricotta cheese. I do not taste nor feel any mozzarella in this calzone. If they did not have mozzarella cheese, or they were short on mozzarella cheese, that should have been stated so I could've made a better choice. I will never purchase another calzone from Vick's pizza. I will stick to their pizza. Their pizzas are remarkable. Just very disappointed, because it's the holidays. Money is tight and I was treating myself. Not a good time to try something new. No part of the cheese was stringy."

"Amazing pizza. I love their crust, it's crispy in the outside, and soft in the middle. The put loads of cheese on it too, unlike most of the corporate chain pizza restaurants. Their sauce is also made from scratch, in house.I highly recommend ordering one large meatball with your pizza or entrée. It comes covered in their homemade sauce, and it falls apart in your mouth. It's not tough and chewy like mane other meatballs I've had at other Italian restaurants. Their salad are great, and they make their own Italian Dressing, if you like that. Very tasty!Finally, they have a glass case full of desserts which are also delicious. Plus everyone there is friendly, and the service is fast and accurate. I eat here 3x a month in my lunch breaks too. I highly recommend it!"

"Eating at this place is like when the food critic in Ratatouille ate ratatouille because every time I eat it it takes me back to when I first tried it. This is continuously my number one pizza spot because the pizzas always have a perfect crust-to-cheese-to-sauce ratio and all of the flavors are spectacular. Today was the first time I tried a sub... how in the world did they manage to make my now number-one cheesesteak? Is there anything they can't do? I now have to keep coming back to try the rest of their food. The service is also always super great and it feels like a bunch of best friends working inside. I can't recommend them highly enough."

"I've rediscovered Planks after about a 10 year hiatus as a friend moved back to town and it's her favorite pizza. Time stands still in Planks--it's the same good ole OSU bar that it was a decade ago! The clientele is older as is the staff. It's very charming and the service can be spotty depending on how busy it is and what night of the week you go on but the food is worth it. They have a lot of blackboard daily specials as well as a soup of the day offering. The pizza is thin crust and party cut Columbus-style. It's a good experience and there's a huge lot so there's always plenty of parking. Definitely give it a try!"

"A great pizza spot! The restaurant was cute, the staff were helpful, and the pizza was delicious. We got two 6 inch pizzas to go, about 3-4 toppings on each and the total came out to around $16. There's parking at the restaurant which is fantastic. The only downside was the wait time, it took quite awhile for our pizzas to come out but overall not too bad. Definitely a step up from chain pizza places! If you're not on a time crunch I would recommend stopping in!"

"Very attentive service and delicious Italian Submarine sandwich! The ambience of this restaurant hasn't changed in years!! Our friend orders pizza so lunch was amazing!"

"Wellllll hellloooo Columbus!!!! Today, I ordered the 10in the Works pizza add black olives (well done).Pros: The toppings were great and the portion was on point! The price was also reasonable.Cons: There wasnt enough sauce. I would have liked to get a robust taste of the sauce!! Iffy: Im iffy on the thin crust. The flavor of the crust was unique but I cant put my finger on why. The crust had a nice crisp to it though. It was not overly crunchy or overly soft. Definitely try it if you like thin crust pizza.Overall, I was not in love with the pizza. I'm not a big thin crust pizza person and it seems that they specialize in thin crust (I guess I should have payed attention). This is not a dig on them, this is more-so my own preference."