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1. Tucci's - Dublin
4.7
Exceptional(4529)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Dublin
Booked 93 times today
At Tucci's, we believe that a memorable dining experience is incomplete without the perfect wine pairing. Our wine program reflects our commitment to excellence, featuring over 470 meticulously chosen labels for bottle service and a diverse array of forty-three wines available By the Glass. From renowned Italian vintages to exquisite international selections, our wine list caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. We have recently expanded our dining room and significantly enlarged our temperature-controlled Wine Cellar to showcase our 2,500+ bottle inventory which shows our dedication to preserving the quality and integrity of our wines. Utilizing state-of-the-art Enoline machines, we ensure that wines served By the Glass maintain their freshness, allowing our guests to enjoy estate-bottled selections that are typically unavailable in this format.
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2. Gallo's Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(1191)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • Upper Arlington
Booked 20 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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3. Hudson 29 - Upper Arlington
4.8
Exceptional(4525)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper Arlington
Booked 46 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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4. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Dublin
4.7
Exceptional(4679)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dublin
Booked 92 times today
Cap City Fine Diner & Bar in Dublin is a neighborhood gem, loved by locals for its delightful twist on classic American dishes. It's a place where you can enjoy a hearty meatloaf, retro-cool desserts, and quality service in a cool, artsy setting. Reviews consistently praise the excellent food, friendly staff, and comfortable atmosphere, making it a reliable choice for any occasion.
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5. VASO Rooftop Lounge
4.4
Awesome(602)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Columbus
Booked 45 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.
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6. Mezzo - Dublin
4.6
Exceptional(2909)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dublin
Booked 45 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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7. J. Liu Restaurant & Bar of Dublin
4.7
Exceptional(1816)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dublin
Booked 10 times today
J. Liu Restaurant and Bar Dublin offers a uniquely crafted, and carefully selected array of dishes, from simple, American cuisine staples, such as burgers and sandwiches, to cozy and comforting flavors of Italian cooking, to innovatively reinvented seafood dishes and steaks, to intricate, complex flavors of Eastern Asian cuisine, stapled in China and Japan. Our bartenders offer delicious, unique cocktails, and an extensive wine menu which includes something for everyone: from the wine novice, to the trained connoisseur. We offer Happy Hour between 3 pm and 7 pm, Monday through Friday. 1/2 off Wine Night on Wednesdays and Sundays all night throughout the restaurant and so much more! Please note, Hours and Menus may change on Holidays. Due to High Demand, Patio and Bar Seating is always first come, first serve.
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8. Lupo on Arlington
4.8
Exceptional(267)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Upper Arlington
Booked 11 times today
A chef-driven dining experience in the heart of Old Upper Arlington. Executive Chef Todd Elder prides himself on our constantly changing menu featuring ingredients from local partners at Hershberger Farms, Coast to Local Seafood, Bluescreek Farms, and Mushroom Harvest as well as a selection of globally imported goods. Each visit can become a new dining experience. Try a taste of Spain with a paella or go on a journey to Italy with a house-made pasta. Feeling adventurous? Then try a signature dish, slow braised and barbecued Octopus with seasonal pairings. Or stay close to home with a Smashburger or seasonal salad!During summer nights relax with a Lupo craft cocktail, glass of wine, or local beer on the patio. Sit indoors and enjoy our cozy dining room, bar, or private Vault Dining Room. There is never any issue with parking at Lupo with our private parking lot next door and plenty of spaces out front!
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9. Houlihan's - Upper Arlington
4.5
Awesome(1254)
Price: Moderate
• American • Upper Arlington
Booked 10 times today
Since 1972, we've believed in quality ingredients, cooking from scratch and having fun. From our famous 'Shrooms and Stuffed Chicken Breast to our unique burger blend and ahi tuna, we believe in celebrating the small things and that every moment deserves a toast in its honor. So grab a drink (perhaps our signature Long Island Iced Tea), enjoy some great conversation and let us serve you an excellent meal.
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10. Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus
4.6
Exceptional(1784)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper Arlington
Booked 8 times today
Nicola Restaurant is dynamic, cultural, and fun with open doors for all who want a true taste of Italian authenticity. To say the least, the food will be a treasure for your senses. Nicola restaurant is for any person hungry for not just food and drink, but for the unique presence of beauty, joy, and family which exists in every Italian family's home. With chef Nicola's ability to bring together simple ingredients to create delicious dishes in a welcoming atmosphere, you are sure to have an enjoyable experience. Join us and taste Nicola's vision that greets the senses with the aroma, taste, and feel of a small town in Tuscany.
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