Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Columbus

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Updated November 05, 2024

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Six Hundred Downtown

4.7

4.7 (757)

$30 and under

Italian

Bellefontaine

About the restaurant

Six Hundred Downtown is a good old fashioned pizzeria, the way they used to be and they the way they were meant to be. We feel that pizza making is an art and we strive to create the best pizza we possibly can. We hand spin our pizzas the old fashioned way and we bake our pizzas in an old fashioned brick oven.

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Bradvip

Dined 1 day ago

600 Downtown is one of my favorite pizza restaurants. They provide great tasting pizza & consistently good service. What's prompting me to leave a review today was the excellent service provided by Preston. Post-COVID, good service, let alone excellent service, is rare. Preston did an awesome job of keeping our glasses full, checking in multiple times whether we needed anything, and being professional & polite in the process. Having great food is just half the equation. Providing incredible service is the other half. Preston demonstrated hustle in addressing everything around our meal.

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Popular dish

Pepperollis

Novella Osteria

4.8

4.8 (1002)

$31 to $50

Italian

Powell

About the restaurant

Novella Osteria is a neighborhood Italian restaurant that focuses on true authentic Italian cuisine. We take pride in our hand-crafted fresh pasta that is complimented by a unique and inviting beverage menu that is based on our philosophy of less is more. We invite you to come and experience Novella Osteria where good food and sincere hospitality is done daily.

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Joseph

Dined 2 days ago

This was our second time having the Tuesday tasting menu. This time it was Thanksgiving Italian style. As before the pastas were delish. Some of the familiar Thanksgiving flavors, but with pasta! Amazing. We did the wine pairing, too. They were also delicious and well suited to each course. Both the meal and wine pairing were reasonably priced. As always, service was thoughtful and happily provided.

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Martini Modern Italian

4.8

4.8 (4943)

$31 to $50

Italian

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

Martini Modern Italian is a vibrant, high energy restaurant featuring timeless Italian techniques, innovative culinary presentations & progressive handcrafted cocktails, all in a sexy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located in the Short North Arts District across from the Convention Center, Martini is just minutes away from the Arena District & is open nightly for dinner.

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Kaylavip

Dined today

Amazing service, food was phenomenal. New menu items are great but we reordered the classic old ones, butternut squash tortelloni, amazing filet set and my favorite tre colore salad.

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4.8

4.8 (1274)

$30 and under

Italian

Columbus

About the restaurant

Our menu offers a homemade spin on old Italian classics, original family recipes, Pizza and features the Famous Mazza's Salad!

Bar/Lounge/Dining Room/Banquet Room/Catering/Curbside Carryout

Free Wifi

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Chris

Dined 5 days ago

Pleasant surroundings, quick service, delicious food. Was very nice.

Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus

4.8

4.8 (1749)

$30 and under

Italian

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

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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Bobvip

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

Outstanding food and service. Best Italian cuisine in the city! I highly recommend Nicola.

Z Cucina di Spirito - Columbus

4.7

4.7 (2430)

$30 and under

Italian

Grandview Heights

About the restaurant

Opening in the Fall of 2005, Z Cucina topped the list of new restaurants according to Columbus Monthly Magazine. Described as "unobtrusively chic", Z Cucina is a blend of traditional & modern Italian cuisine that also moves with ease into the realm of Mediterranean flavors. With an International Wine List married to the chef's cuisine, Z Cucina offers the rare experience of distinctive dining in a neighborhood setting.

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Rich

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious. Our server, Taylor, explained the menu clearly and answered all of our questions making this a very enjoyable evening!

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Cento – German Village

4.8

4.8 (897)

$31 to $50

Italian

German Village

About the restaurant

A tribute to our 100th restaurant opening, Cento is an authentic, chef-driven Italian oasis. Inspired by the intimacy & culinary creativity of the finest restaurants in Italy, Cento is a warm, welcoming, & enchanting addition to German Village. Cento is a place for the entire community – a new, timeless, everyday destination where Great People Deliver Genuine Hospitality.

Our Garden Terrazza is available daily, weather permitting, on a first come first serve basis. Reservations booked are for tables inside the restaurant and will only be seated on the terrazza upon availability.

If you cannot make your scheduled reservation, we ask that you please cancel by 12PM the day of your reservation. Cancellations outside the allowed window will be charged $25/person. Walk-ins are welcome for bar top and patio seating on a first-come basis.

Valet offered daily starting at 5PM, $12 per car.

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Barbara

Dined 3 days ago

From the valet, through the softly lit entranceway and view of the patio, to the hostess stand and into the bar to wait for our family, the experience was pleasant and everyone was professional and welcoming. We were seated in a room off the kitchen for our dinner. It was beautiful with fresh hydrangeas, nice lighting and our amazing server, Zach. As he described the menu items, we knew we were in for an authentic Italian dinner. The entire meal was delicious and filled with new tastes and new ingredients that we had not had before. We look forward to visiting their patio in the summer.

Vittoria

4.8

4.8 (3578)

$31 to $50

Italian

Powell

About the restaurant

Our Vision - to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian dining experience in central Ohio. We have taken beautiful European design and combined it with a traditional authentic and contemporary Italian menu. We combine old world flavors with modern influence to serve wonderful Italian Cuisine. Our culture is to spoil you just for walking through our doors. In this day and age you must give great Value to time! When you walk through our doors you are saying-you want to spend your time with us and that is the nicest compliment you can give us! Come in please let us spoil you!!!!!

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Jo Annvip

Dined 2 days ago

Amanda was a wonderful server! We had great drinks and a delicious meal. We had lots of leftovers which we will enjoy for lunch. We’ll be back for sure!

Tony's Italian Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (766)

$30 and under

Italian

German Village

About the restaurant

Tony and his staff invite you to come in and experience their high quality, yet reasonably priced food. You will enjoy a superb Italian meal prepared using only the finest ingredients. This includes our signature homemade pastas and hand-cut fresh meats. You will discover a taste difference unique to Tony's Ristorante. Tony's is also happy to host your next event in our private party space. Please ask our staff for details about booking private events. Our family looks forward to hosting your family soon!

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Jack

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Always outstanding, never a bad meal, service is always the best, can never go wrong at Tony’s Italian ! For over 30 years of having lunch or dinner it’s still the best in the city !

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Marcella's - Short North

4.8

4.8 (5660)

$30 and under

Italian

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

Marcella’s is a bustling, urban burst of Italian flavor & energy. Marcella’s has a lively atmosphere – whether it be for sharing dinner or a late night snack. The dynamic bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of 50 Italian wines served by the bottle or quartino (1/4 of the bottle), but don’t forget about the ample offerings of antipasti & pizza. Marcella’s brings an authentic Italian cafe to Columbus’ Short North Arts District.

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Sarahvip

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious!! Great waitress! Christmas lights were up and so cozy inside! We had a wonderful time and the food was very good. We had the Chicken Parm, Spaghetti and Meatball and GF pasta!

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