Lola & Giuseppe's Trattoria

★★★★★ 4.5 (603) • $$

"One of the best family owned restaurants I've been to. It's super small so reservations are encouraged. You definitely feel at home. The food was absolutely amazing. I had the spaghetti and the meatballs were huge!! My friend ordered a seafood pasta and it was delicious. Also, the basil dressing they use for salad dressing is top tier. They also own a bakery next door. We got tiramisu and a hummingbird cake which was phenomenal. Will definitely be back when we're in the area. I didn't get many pictures."

The Brick Oven Bistro

★★★★★ 4.6 (539) • $$

"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!"

Basi Italia

★★★★☆ 4.4 (426) • $$$

"Having lived in the Victorian Village area for a while, Basi appears to be quite unassuming. It sits just down an alley in a residential area, so it's easy to pass up. Don't do that!!! It's a wonderful restaurant!Every dish we got was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff were all very kind and helpful. A great stop for a fancy dinner! Just try to get a res ahead of time.They really know how to do their ambient lighting in here too:)"

Mezzo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (447) • $$

"Mezzo!!! I visited in 2019 and finally made it back tonight and it was just absolutely superb! Brian was our server and he is the BEST hands down.My group of 6 and I made it out to here to celebrate the birthday of a lovely friend. Making a reservation was easy and so was parking in the lot nearby.The restaurant itself is dimly lit and intimate. My only complaint is that it is insanely loud. But otherwise it is lovely.The food is fantastic. I went with the Orecchiette and it was perfect! I also had a glass of lovely red wine that paired nicely with the pasta. I have no complaints and will definitely be back soon!!"

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (437) • $$

"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."

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (375) • $$

"Gallos remains one of the best Italian/creole restaurants in town. Great menu and specials. Even table bread is very good. Highly recommend their creole dishes. Like everywhere else the prices have gone up, but the quality and quantity of food remains high. You can expect Great service. Also it can get really loud in here. Tables are close. Be sure to make reservations unless you want to take a chance on getting bar seating. Reservations require credit card."

Villa Nova Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4.1 (423) • $$

"Homestyle adjacent Italian food that's quite affordable. Is the food going to change your life? Nope but will you leave with a filled stomach, sure will. I have been in Columbus just shy of a decade, have lived just around the corner from Villa Nova for most of that, and only in the last year have I found myself visiting Villa Nova. This always busy spot is surely well loved with a full parking lot.Daily specials are listed on the board as you enter. To the left is the restaurant seating and to the right is the bar. Bar is fairly comfortable, with swivel backed bar height chairs and hooks under the bar to hang items. Lighting is dim but somehow seems bright enough for the space despite the time of day. Happy hour extends until 9 on Mondays. There's always popcorn and sometimes a pizza to snack on in the bar area. Drink prices are approachable. House wines can be gotten in a glass, half carafe, or full carafe. Bartenders have always been attentive, quick, and friendly. Pasta servings are multiple meals huge. Bread sticks are best when hot. Cheese marbles are always melted and browned nicely. The fried ravioli are just what you expect them to be. Crispy and melty, nice when dipped in marinara. Italian sub sandwiches with banana peppers & onions are made even better if you ask for oil & vinegar. Looking for something a little different, check out their taco pizza. Beans as the sauce, ground beef, lettuce, diced tomatoes, a whole lot of shredded cheddar cheese with taco sauce on the side. Seems odd at first but it's just a perfect creation."

Jimmie's Ladder 11

★★★★☆ 4 (425) • $$

"It was our first time and we went to the third sitting of the Mother's Day brunch! The service was fast, the food was excellent and the mimosa was strong lol Definitely going again soon!"

La Tavola

★★★★★ 4.5 (324) • $$

"I can't believe I haven't written a review of La Tavola yet! I'm going to make a bold statement. After living in Columbus for almost ten years, I think this is my favorite restaurant in the city. We've been here for many birthdays and special events and will continue to come back for many more.La Tavola is very small and intimate, so be sure to make a reservation! I simply cannot say enough good things about the food - it truly is as good as the Italian food I ate while I was in Italy. My fiancé and I order the beef bolognese to share without question every single time, and we usually also try to find a pasta on their daily rotating menu to share as well just to try something new. But the beef bolognese is an absolute non-negotiable, it's one of the best things I have ever eaten. If I had to choose my last meal before I die I think that might be it. Please go to La Tavola and try it so you can understand my obsession! :) Outside of the bolognese, I have had some absolutely sensational gnocchi at La Tavola as well as some seafood inspired pastas. They also have fantastic cocktails (one of the best dirty martinis I've had in Columbus) and a great selection of Italian wines. I love this place so freaking much and can't wait until the next time I come back again!"

Z Cucina Di Spirito

★★★★☆ 4.1 (368) • $$

"Nice clean bathrooms, soap smells nice, easy to locate. Anyways with regard to the food they aren't too shabby either. The warm house made Mozzarella for the appetizer is a must have! The mozzarella contrasts with the well seasoned focaccia and sharpness of the Pecorino is a match made in heaven! The rest of my party enjoyed it as well! I had a Chicken Parmesan which came out really well. The environment is white table cloth fine dining, but the prices are pretty fair. Our server was very attentive and refilled our bread several times! This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Grandview Area so far, and I'll definitely be back"

Rubino's Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (323) • $

"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."

Carfagna's Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.6 (424) • $$

"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."

The Pizza House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (264) • $$

"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."

Claudiana Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (270) • $$

"Always love this place. We had a party of 13 and everyone raved about their meal. Great Italian sauce and wonderful customer services. Makes you feel like your part of family."

Danny Boys

★★★★☆ 4.2 (245) • $$

"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."

Panini Opa

★★★★☆ 3.9 (275) • $$

"I'll be back! Everything about this place is good or great. I got the spicy Gyro. Each and every ingredient was fresh and choice. Service was friendly and helpful. The place has a fun vibe. The price is very good for what you get. I was taken there by friends and family who were already in love with the place and now I know why."

Koble Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (255) • $$

"Great food and a fun spot! Tried Koble for the first time and was impressed. I wasn't sure what to expect but was met with a wide array of food options and a casual environment that was easy to have dinner at but would also be fun to grab a drink at! Uptown has convenient parking with several lots, and is very walkable! The DORA also makes it fun to explore, especially on a summer night. Koble is a grab a table and order at the counter option (which is not the vibe I would have immediately expected) but nicer than most restaurants this style and the waiters still bring you your food! They have a large bar and menu with food options to please everyone. I was very pleased with my Greek salad - I forgot to take a picture before I started but tons of toppings, an appropriate amount of dressing (though you can always get it on the side), and a delicious warm pita! Overall a great dinner spot uptown!"

Vittoria

★★★★☆ 4 (254) • $$$

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

Scali Ristorante & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (208) • $$

"We held my daughter's birthday party at Lower Scali's, and it was completely amazing. The service was excellent, the food was beyond our wildest dreams - especially the chicken marsala and the meatballs. The servings are generous, and the staff is very professional and attentive. I would definitely recommend anyone to go there if you want an outstanding authentic Italian meal."

Figlio

★★★★☆ 4.1 (227) • $$

"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."

Amato's Woodfired Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.8 (260) • $$

"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."

Borgata Pizza Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (274) • $$

"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."

Omezzo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (204) • $$

"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!"

Trattoria Roma

★★★★☆ 3.6 (273) • $$

"We went here for our 10 year anniversary and had a lovely time! Shelby was our server and took time to answer all my questions about gluten free items. Gluten free bread was a nice touch to start the meal and my martini was great. My partner is not gluten free but he got the ravioli special and loved it. We shared a lovely bottle of Soave which paired perfectly with both of our meals. I had chicken piccata and it was also delicious. Desserts were awesome, especially the spumoni! Thanks to chef Matt and staff for providing a wonderful environment for our celebration! We were too busy eating and enjoying the evening to take any photos, but food was beautiful as well. :)"

The Forum

★★★★☆ 3.9 (229) • $$

"The food was amazing especially the authentic Greek salad - which is so much more than a "salad" and the lasagna and the gyro were also raved about at our table."

Giuseppe's Ritrovo

★★★★☆ 3.7 (222) • $$

"This is a busy family-filled place. Music was current. Barkeep and other hospitality staff were all courteous. Granchico was light tasting and a very nice portion. Ricotta & Pistachio cake was delicious!"

Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 4.2 (157) • $$

"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!"

The Wine Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.7 (193) • $$

"Incredible experience from start to finish for our large birthday group. We had an incredible server that was very down to earth and knowledgable. We enjoyed trying new wines that came out very cold to enjoy. We shared a side salad along with the chicken pesto spaghetti and shrimp and risotto entrees. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a group or with family/date night."

Z Cucina di Spirito - Dublin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (155)

"The quality of the food and service is exceptional. The atmosphere is perfect. I'm just not sure that the specific cuisine at this Italian restaurant is my style. Absolutely nothing wrong with it. I would definitely tell people to eat here and I have nothing negative to say about the place the four stars is simply because, I don't know that this type of food matches well with my pallet. It's a unique type of Italian food. I've never seen a menu like their menu nor tasted Italian food like their Italian food. I don't know if eclectic is the right word, but I would call it on the eclectic side of Italian."

Pasqualone's Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4.4 (132) • $$$

"Just passing through late on a Sunday evening. Pull into the parking lot and the place is packed. Wow! Must be a good place to eat my wife says! Park the car walk in and we are quickly greeted and seated in a booth with an amazing atmosphere surrounding the restaurant. Our waitress "Veronica" quickly greeted us pleasant and up beat. We we asked if they had aperol spritzer she said yes. We said two please !My wife ordered the ziti. I ordered the veal both delicious meals! If you are a local or just passing through you won't be disappointed if you stop in at Pasquale's and order your favorite Italian dish. . Bon appétit"

Caffé DaVinci

★★★★☆ 4.1 (152) • $$

"Great place to eat. Has all the original recipes. Service fast and hot. Wait staff super nice."

3 Joe’s Pizzeria & Trattoria

★★★★☆ 4 (152) • $$

"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!"

Tony's Italian Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.5 (196) • $$

"This place never disappoints. Great Italian food and an amazing atmosphere. Staff is amazing also. Highly recommend."

TAT Ristorante Di Famiglia

★★★★☆ 3.8 (158) • $$

"Wow, what an incredible place. We were warmly greeted by Marianne, the founder's daughter. The food was outstanding. We chatted a bit with Marianne and her husband (thought his name was Steve but I could be wrong) about the history of TAT as well as other Italian restaurants in the city. They couldn't have been more hospitable and welcoming. I grew up in Columbus but moved away for 30 years until returning in 1990. I've read many reviews about this place but never bothered to go. I had the veal piccata and homemade linguine with their signature sauce. My girlfriend had the Zita alla Sicilian which she loved. The carrot cake was awesome. We'll definitely return!"

Cardone's Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (129) • $$

"I was looking for an Italian restaurant that was NOT Olive Garden. Mom loves OG and I hate it as I only get salads and OG has no salad option. Yes, I know they have the endless soup, salad, breadsticks. But all I want is a decent salad and not one drowning in OG dressing. Mom loves the tour of Italy - essentially the lasagna.So I was looking in Westerville as she also wanted to drive thru Otterbein as she had been on the campus 65 years + ago. As luck had it, I found Cardone's on Yelp. I peaked at the menu and it looked fine. A little pricier than I had hoped but I also think I need to get used to higher restaurant prices.We did not have reservations and the waiter that greeted looked down his nose at us as a result. Sorry - never been here before so I didn't know that all the cool people make reservations. Fortunately, they had a couple open tables for "people like us" - as well as outdoor seating. Nevermind that they had PLENTY of other empty tables that were not filled while we were there. In fact, not many people came to eat in while we were there, I think every single person walking in the door was picking up carry out.But back to our meal - we were seated in one of the 2 tables for non-reservation people and were lucky enough to have David as our server. He did not look down his nose at us and didn't make us feel bad for only getting water and a diet cola for drinks. Neither Mom nor I drink alcohol and she doesn't even do tea or soda. She's strictly a water girl.I had to help Mom with the menu as she wasn't sure what bolognase sause was. She wanted the lasagna but has a very bland palate and avoids all spicy dishes. So she was good with the lasagna and side salad. I, on the other hand, was happy to pick from several salads and add a protein. I went with the Cardone's salad ever though I don't normally like fruit with my greens. I added chicken and we were set.David brought us a basket of warm bread which was absolutely delicious! I usually don't do carbs but I hadn't eaten all day and just had to try and piece in the olive oil. I love the heals and this one did not disappoint. In fact, I may have also eaten the other heal in the basket. But I'm not owning it.Meals arrived in good time. Mom's lasagna came in a nice square bowl. She absolutely LOVED it, eating more despite being full and saying she was done. As a follow up - she took some home in a doggie bag and it was just as delicious on reheat for lunch the following day.My salad was also superb. The perfect size and built in a lovely bed of greens. The fruit choice was just perfect and complimented the grilled chicken and vinaigrette that came with it. I ate and enjoyed every bite.So I was vindicated for taking us to an Italian restaurant that was not OG as the lasagna was likely better than her usual favorite with the tour of italy. Will I be back? Not sure. Hubby works up this way and I'll mention it for future consideration. Final thanks to David for making great suggestions and being so friendly and helpful."