Best Casual Restaurants in Northwest Columbus

43 restaurants available nearby

1. Gallo's Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1139)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • Upper Arlington

Booked 46 times today

Gallo's Kitchen & Bar features Creole and Italian cuisine. The restaurant's atmosphere is comfortable and friendly, providing a casual yet memorable dining experience. Head Chef, Tommy Gallo's culinary linage has ties to some of the best chefs of New Orleans. Offering a menu comprising of entrées, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and salads, providing fresh and flavorsome meals.Popular dishes include Seafood Creole, The Daily Sautéed Fish, Ohio Proud Filet Mignon, Gumbo with rice, Chicken Etouffee, Pasta Russo Bolognese, Gallo's House Marinara, and Gallo's. The Daily Specials consists of creations by the restaurant's chefs. It's based on fresh fish, seasonal produce and local beef to provide customers with a unique dining experience. Gallo's Kitchen also has a bar area known for an expansive wine list, featuring 24 glass pours and over 30 additional bottle listings. The bar also in known for craft cocktails and premium draft and bottled beers.

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2. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Dublin

4.6

Exceptional(4566)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dublin

Booked 116 times today

As with any diner, you feel immediately comfortable and at ease. Like no other diner, it’s artsy and cool.The Cap City menu follows suit, with recognizable favorites like meatloaf receiving unexpected and delightful upscale twists, alongside trendier chef-driven dishes with big flavors. Desserts at this Cameron Mitchell Restaurant are retro-cool, taste better than you remember, and are showstopper-sized.

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3. Rusty Bucket - Arlington

4.8

Exceptional(344)

Price: Moderate

• American • Upper Arlington

Booked 34 times today

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

4. Trattoria Roma

4.6

Exceptional(1603)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Grandview Heights

Booked 18 times today

Trattoria Roma Opened on Morse Rd. in 1990, Relocating to it's Current Location on Grandview Avenue in 2000. Upscale, Classic Italian Cuisine, with a Great Accompanying Wine and Cocktail List, and Exemplary Service is: Trattoria Roma. A cozy, yet Intimate Dinning Room, with an Adjacent Cocktail Bar, Trattoria Roma is a Prime Location for an Elegant Evening, Meeting Friends for a Causal Night Out, or just a Delicious Dinner, that can be finished with our House-Made Tiramisu, Pots de Crème, or a Butterscotch Crème Brule. The Sidewalk "Bistro" Patio Seating is a Scene Quite Occupied with Appropriate Weather.The Thoughtfully Curated Wine List by Mr. Mason, is Designed to Compliment any Menu Selection. Just want a Casual Glass with some Light Tastes? Happy Hour at the "Sinatra Bar" Every Night 4-6pm.Catering Possibilities, Private Events, and Personalized Coursed Wine Paired Dinners can be Available. Call 614.488.2014, or Email at trattoriaromacolumbusoh@gmail.com for any Inquiry.

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5. The Avenue - Grandview

4.8

Exceptional(3914)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Grandview Heights

Booked 47 times today

A warm place in the heart of Grandview.Welcome to The Avenue. An all-occasion steak tavern that glows with sizzle and warmth. Serving fine steaks and tavern fare to family and friends in Grandview's historic Bank Block Neighborhood. Serving Dinner Nightly.Join us for Monday Wine Night - select bottles of wine at select prices - every Monday 4p-9p! Our happy hour is Monday-Friday 4p-6p in our bar. We now offer online ordering! Place your order for curbside pick-up at https://theavenuesteaktavern.com!

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6. Hudson 29 - Upper Arlington

4.8

Exceptional(4449)

Price: Expensive

• American • Upper Arlington

Booked 65 times today

Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink. A gathering place for family and friends to share life deliciously from the chefs at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.Named for the storied Hudson River Valley, home of the Culinary Institute of America, and the route which winds through Napa Valley, Hudson 29 is a collection of great flavors and influences from both. Featuring a menu of familiar favorites crafted from the finest ingredients and an artfully composed wine list of over 100 bottles.Stop by Hudson 29 soon, and share a few tales of your own.

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7. Rusty Bucket - Hilliard

4.7

Exceptional(302)

Price: Moderate

• American • Northwest Columbus

Booked 13 times today

8. SOW Plated

4.6

Exceptional(1507)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Upper Arlington

Booked 57 times today

Welcome to SOW Plated!SŌW Plated is a made-from-scratch restaurant concept built on a flavor-forward menu that rotates regularly allowing guests to experience local food and drink ingredients at the peak of freshness. Food celebrated in the most natural state possible.We have both indoor and outdoor (All-seasons, heated sun room) seating available.

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9. VASO Rooftop Lounge

4.3

Awesome(583)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Columbus

Booked 49 times today

Welcome up to the top of the vibrant Bridgepark community where Vaso is mixing it up. We invite you to come on up via our express glass elevator. Escape to our roof top oasis. Slow down and unwind. Grab a savory small plate to go with a bespoke gin + tonic. Relax in the sun and lose track of time. Trust us. Our hospitality roots will take care of you. Vaso features 2 bars, interior and exterior, with unique – mixology forward cocktails, boutique style wines, and a craft beer selection complimented by sharable tapas. Vaso also includes a private dining room providing an exclusive setting for up to 25 guests.All outdoor patio and bar seats are first-come, first-served. Parties of 9 or more guests must make reservations through our private events coordinator by submitting an inquiry at www.vasodublin.com or by calling 614-698-2515.

10. Mezzo - Dublin

4.6

Exceptional(2861)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dublin

Booked 49 times today

Mezzo Restaurant & Bar, nestled in the heart of Downtown Dublin will be your new neighborhood favorite. Our menu combines the very best Italian inspired dishes including our famous arancini, seasonal salads, flatbreads, delicious pastas and hand-cut steaks & fish. Featuring 3 large patios for outdoor dining and our beautiful modern and cozy indoor dining options with private event spaces too. Our happy hour is the spot to be Monday- Friday & Sunday 4-6pm. Mezzo Restaurant & Bar is a Taste Hospitality Group brand. Taste is locally owned and operated in Columbus, Ohio. Other Taste brands include Hubbard Grille, Wine on High, Creekside Conference & Event Center, and Taste Catering.

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James
Columbus •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice neighborhood Italian restaurant. We went in Christmas Eve. I was in town for work and wanted an Italian meal for Christmas Eve. Found this restaurant on Open Table. We arrived early intended to have a few cocktails at their bar. The place was packed to the extent they had given reservations at their bar which is pretty small. They got us a seat at the bar and we had a couple drinks as planned before our table was ready. Once seated server was very prompt our food came out fast and was very good. I was surprised they didn’t have a traditional Christmas Eve Italian menu but they made me spaghetti agli olio off the menu and it was very good Great value for the night. I would return again and recommend it to others.
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Trattoria RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Grandview Heights
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4.6
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GlenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •73 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was amazing, the cocktails were creative and fun, and our server Amber was terrific!
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Gallo's KitchenPrice: Expensive• Creole• Upper Arlington
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4.8
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Judy
Virginia •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We love Cap City. Have gone to the Dublin location and Grandview and enjoy them both. The menu has something for everyone. Our family favorites are the Calamari for an appetizer, Burger, Club sandwich, Bbq Chopped Salad and Spicy Chicken Plaza. Food quality is always consistent and solid portions.
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Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - DublinPrice: Moderate• American• Dublin
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4.6
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Herb
Columbus •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time was a good time...tasty fare with market pricing...plan to return soon
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The Avenue - GrandviewPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Grandview Heights
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4.8
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Bill
Columbus •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Great service and great food. Party of seven taken care of without problems. Excellent service as usual
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Rusty Bucket - ArlingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Upper Arlington
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4.8

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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Gallo's Kitchen

2. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Dublin

3. Rusty Bucket - Arlington

4. Trattoria Roma

5. The Avenue - Grandview

6. Hudson 29 - Upper Arlington

7. Rusty Bucket - Hilliard

8. SOW Plated

9. VASO Rooftop Lounge

10. Mezzo - Dublin

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