Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Columbus

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

HARU Omakase

4.9

4.9 (136)

$50 and over

Japanese

Polaris

About the restaurant

Experience a Japanese culinary tour at HARU Omakase, crafted by Executive Chef Yudi Makassau. We specialize in modern sushi prepared using traditional techniques. Each curated course showcases seasonal ingredients and unique flavor pairings, and our selection of wine and saké pairings perfectly complement each dish.

Enhance your dining experience at our omakase bar where you can get up close and personal with the preparation of your meal and interact with our chefs while they serve you directly. Join us for an unforgettable evening where tradition meets innovation!

Top review

James

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and friendly, attentive service. We had the omakase which was fantastic.

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Experience

Omakase Counter Dining Experience

Domo

4.9

4.9 (208)

$30 and under

Asian

Columbus

About the restaurant

With almost a decade of experience cooking in the finest restaurants and making sushi, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience. Eat what you love at Domo. Come enjoy our fresh sushi and Japanese/Korean dishes.

Top review

Betsy

Dined 1 day ago

This place is consistently awesome. We always get the hot Sake! The Domo roll is superb and we love the staff!

Mazza's

4.8

4.8 (1342)

$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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Kathy

Dined 5 days ago

Reservation made on Thursday for the following Mazza Monday. Great service and food at an amazing price!

Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus

4.9

4.9 (1809)

$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.

Top review

ThomasVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our favorite restaurant in Columbus. The authentic Italian cuisine is outstanding, and Speranza and Beth are terrific.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

The Pour House at Machinery Hall

4.9

4.9 (291)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Circleville

About the restaurant

The Pour House at Machinery Hall is a full service restaurant that serves Chef-driven cuisine using fresh, high quality ingredients. We feature 30 beers on draft with an emphasis on craft beers from Ohio and beyond. We specialize in craft cocktails and host live music and entertainment. Our passion is to provide our guests with the highest quality service, atmosphere, environment and experience in historic downtown Chillicothe!

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Heather

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Service was very slow and we didn’t realize until after we left that we never did get the French onion soup we ordered.

Butcher & Rose

4.9

4.9 (1115)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Columbus

About the restaurant

There's a place where legend intertwines with reality. A paradoxical union between power & elegance; craft & creativity. An unparalleled steakhouse experience brought to you by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. This iconic location on Broad Street in Downtown Columbus showcases a harmonious blend of beauty and brawn with a playful, modern flair. We are delighted to introduce: Butcher & Rose - Now Open

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Michaela

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing and elevated experience with 10/10 food and service! Will definitely be back.

Chile Verde

4.9

4.9 (87)

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

Columbus

About the restaurant

For more than 32 years, our local independent restaurant has been dedicated to bringing the flavor of New Mexico to Central Ohio. This cuisine takes extraordinary people, passion and effort to create. Our homemade, New Mexican family recipes blend the rich history of Native American, Spanish and Anglo traditions. The basis for these recipes is certified green and red chile imported from Albuquerque. From family gatherings to any special occasion, our loyal staff is committed to serving you. From our family in New Mexico and Columbus, to yours, we thank you for dining local. Located just across from Polaris Mall.

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MollieVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Always excellent! The food is delicious and the service is great.

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Experience

Now Serving Happy Hour!

Lindey's

4.8

4.8 (9383)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

German Village

About the restaurant

Lindey's has been consistently voted one of Columbus' top restaurants for the past 38 years, and has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, the New York Times, Gourmet Magazine, The BigTen Network and the book "As the Tables Turn" by Sue Doody & Michael Rosen.

Lindey's is a high-energy, white tablecloth restaurant serving the finest American cuisine in an upper east side New York bistro setting. Nestled in historic German Village, the design incorporates original artwork, bentwood chairs, copper topped bars and hardwood floors. With its exciting and vibrant atmosphere, Lindey's has three main dining rooms, three private party rooms and an award winning outdoor courtyard that has been voted one of the top 100 patios in America by OpenTable.

Top review

Gary

Dined 5 days ago

Very nice dinner... we were celebrating my fiend's Birthday

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Forno Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (2993)

$30 and under

American

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the Short North Arts District, Forno offers the best atmosphere and contemporary cuisine in the city, with alluring views of our custom stone-fire oven and High Street happenings. An unrivaled Happy Hour includes hand-crafted drinks, wine by the glass, Ohio drafts, signature pizzas and sharables. Stop in and see why we’ve been ranked as one of Forbes Top 100 Hottest Restaurants in America! Please call us at 614-469-0053 to make a reservation!

Top review

Melanie

Dined 2 days ago

We celebrated my daughter’s 18th birthday and our waiter was amazing. It was a little loud but the food was AMAZING

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Popular dish

Forno Chicken

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

4.8

4.8 (5581)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

Jeff Ruby is widely considered one of the nation's preeminent restaurateurs. And, while national organizations like Zagat, Food Network, USAToday, and Wine Spectator rank his steakhouses among the best in the country - making him a celebrity in his own right, it is his total commitment to the finest food, impeccable service, and a total dining experience unlike any other that keep his loyal fans coming back year after year.

Top review

Danielle

Dined 4 days ago

Jeff Ruby is my absolute favorite steak house to go to. The service is always top notch and so is the food. We tried the Louis Vuitton cake last night and it was 10/10.

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Australian Wagyu Ribeye Filet

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