Novella Osteria

Name: Novella Osteria
Address: 170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH, United States, 43065-9861
Telephone: (614) 389-6698
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1092)

$31 to $50

Italian

170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 389-6698
Website
http://www.novellaosteria.org/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matthew Phelan

Location
170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861
Neighborhood
Powell
Parking details
Parking Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pasta Tasting
Multiple dates available
Come join us every Tuesday for a pasta tasting - it's back! Enjoy 3 pasta courses + dessert for $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included). The menu changes monthly - check Instagram for the current menu. Fine print: Dietary restrictions cannot always be accommodated, and we require that everyone in your party participates in the tasting.

Popular dishes

Novella Meatballs$18.00
Veal & Ricotta, Pomodoro, Basil
Shrimp Oreganata$18.00
Garlic, Beans, Sauce Romesco, Lemon Breadcrumbs
Mushroom Toast (V)$16.00
Whipped Ricotta, Aged Balsamic
Chef’s Salumi Board$17.00
Salumi, Black Radish Creamery Cheese, Olives, Fried Polenta, House Pickles
Pork Belly (GF)$19.00
Charred Sugar Snap Peas, Orange, Italian Chili Crisp

Insalata

Spring Burrata (GF,V)$17.00
Asparagus, Pistachio, Lemon Agrumato
Novella Insalata (GF,V)$10.00
Mixed Greens, Radish, Strawberry, Candied Pecan, Catlett, Strawberry Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$10.00
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Focaccia Croutons

Primi

Rigatoni$32.00
Short Rib Ragu
“Straw and Hay” Treccione$30.00
Lamb Bolognese, Grana Padano
Ricotta Gnocchi Primavera (V)$27.00
Spring Peas, Mint, Asparagus, Pistachio Pesto
Linguine Cacio e Pepe (V)$23.00
Black Pepper, Pecorino
Orecchiette Pugliese$29.00
Calabrian Pork Sausage, Chili Flake, Broccoli Rabe, Whipped Burrata
Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00
Housemade Guanciale, Egg, Black Pepper, Scallions
Shrimp and Chitarra Limone$33.00
Zucchini, Parsley, Spring Onion, Lemon Breadcrumbs
Cavatelli al Pomodoro (V)$22.00
Basil, Mozzarella
Lamb Ravioli$29.00
Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, Pecorino, Sauce Marsala

Secondi

Pork Shank (GF)$33.00
Mushroom Polenta, Citrus Gremolata
Market Fish* (GF)
Sunchoke Puree, Spring Vegetables, Salsa Verde
Chicken Piccata for Two (GF)$65.00
Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini

Contorni

Asparagus (V)$7.00
Pesto, Lemon Breadcrumbs
Polenta (GF,V)$7.00
Mushrooms, Parm Cream
Additional Bread$1.00

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco Terra Serena$45.00
Moscato d’Asti 2023 Carlo 6% Sylvia$48.00
Lambrusco Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena'$50.00
Rosato Brut L’arcnetipo 'Susumante' Millesimato$75.00
Franciacorta Grande Cuuee Bellavista$90.00

White Wines

Chardonnay 2023 Guiseppe Campagnola$50.00
Pinot Grigio 2023 San Simone Rondover$52.00
Vermentino 2022 Gianni Gagliardo 'Fallegro'$55.00
Falanghina 2023 Monte Bernardi 'Il Raduno delle Streghe'$55.00
Sauuignon Blanc 2023 Abbazia di Novacella$60.00
Oruieto Classico (White Blend) 2022 Decugnano dei Barbi$50.00
Pinot Bianca 2022 Visintini$55.00
Gewurztraminer 2021 Muri-Gries$65.00
Zibbibo (Orange) 2021 COS 'Zibbibo in Pithos'$75.00
Garganega 2020 Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico Superiore$86.00
Riesling 2021 G.D. Vajra$90.00
Pinot Grigio (Orange) 2021 Radikon 'Sivi'$90.00

Red Wines

Chiaretto di Bardolino (Rose) 2023 Roccolo del Lago$48.00
Chianti 2022 Vecchia Cantina$48.00
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021 Atilia$55.00
Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 Guiseppe Campagnola$55.00
Schiaua 2023 Rottensteiner$58.00
Nebbiolo 2022 Vite Colte$60.00
Cannonau 2021 Argiolas 'Costera'$55.00
Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 Fratelli Alessandria$65.00
Barbara 2020 Palladino$65.00
Chianti Classico 2019 Rodano$75.00
Valpolicella Classico 2023 Rubinelli Vajol$78.00
Pelauerga Picccolo 2023 Fratelli Alessandria 'Speziale'$80.00
Super Tuscan 2022 Lucente, Tenuta Luce$80.00
Red Blend 2022 Alessandro Viola 'Note di Rosso'$85.00
Vin Noble di Montepulciano 2017 Cantina del Redi$85.00
Nerello Mascalese 2020 Al-Cantara 'Un Bellissimo Novembre'$90.00
Valpolicella Ripasso 2019 Bussola 'Ca’ del Laito'$95.00
Merlot/Pignolo 2021 Radikon 'RS'$100.00
Barbaresco 2020 Sori Paitin$120.00
Barolo 2020 (5.0 Vajra 'Alba'$130.00
Taurasi 2015 Cantine Lonardo$145.00
Sagrantino 2017 Paolo Bea 'Rosso de Veo'$180.00
Super Tuscan 2022 Gaja, Ca’Marcanda Toscano Promis$190.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Costello Romitorio$200.00
Barolo 2012 A666 Fantino, Riserva Bussia 'Cascina Dardi'$230.00
Amarone della Valpolicella 2015 Stefano Accordini Il Fornetto, Reserve$290.00

What 1,092 people are saying

Novella Osteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
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Columbus
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Novella Osteria shines with "exceptional food and service," offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with fresh, homemade pasta. Diners rave about the lamb ravioli and seasonal dishes, while the "friendly neighborhood vibe" enhances the experience. With a "welcoming atmosphere" and standout cocktails, it's a must-visit for Italian food lovers.

1,092 Reviews

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Heather VIP
Columbus9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here. Our server Chris, was awesome and coached us through our selections, from wine through each course. And each course (made from scratch) was delicious! We will definitely be back!
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Katrina VIP
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely delicious! Had lamb ravioli, they were finger licking good. Service was spectacular and their cocktails were spot on!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good pasta cacio e pepe! And the shrimp appetizer was excellent too! Service was the best
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Rhonda VIP
Columbus46 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love coming here. The food and drinks are always great. The bread is delicious! We normally get the rigatoni but switched to one of the seasonal items for this visit. The lamb ravioli. It was delicious. The fusion of tastes, the mushrooms, and the crunch make us want to return.
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Gary VIP
Columbus77 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always great service and great food - but this month’s 4 course Sicilian pasta tasting dinner was over the top! One of the best offerings ever!
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Jo Ann VIP
Columbus71 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding dinner! The service was excellent and they was delicious. My only complaint is the noise level. It’s difficult to hear the folks at the same table. Otherwise a seamless operation!
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STEVE VIP
Southwest Florida6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent variety and quality of dishes. Exceptional in every way.
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Jay
Columbus5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
you simply can tell the food was made fresh and with a high level of precision and care... entire staff was kind,informative, and sharp.. setting was beautiful.. no lie, 10/10!
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Dan VIP
Las Vegas15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was EXCEPTIONAL as always! Homemade pasta to die for and salmon perfectly broiled. We really love Novella's ability to maintain their high level of quality mixed with the friendly neighborhood vibe.
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Brenda
Columbus13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most authentic Italian food in Central Ohio. Just completed a visit to Calabria. Novella Osteria reminds us of our trip
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FAQs

Novella Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 389-6698.

Novella Osteria is rated 4.8 stars by 1092 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861

Additional information

Neighborhood
Powell
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matthew Phelan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.novellaosteria.org/
Phone number
(614) 389-6698

Novella Osteria

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Pasta Tasting

Linguine Cacio e Pepe

Rigatoni

Orecchiette

Antipasti

Novella Meatballs$18.00

Shrimp Oreganata$18.00

Mushroom Toast (V)$16.00

Chef’s Salumi Board$17.00

Pork Belly (GF)$19.00

Insalata

Spring Burrata (GF,V)$17.00

Novella Insalata (GF,V)$10.00

Classic Caesar$10.00

Primi

Rigatoni$32.00

“Straw and Hay” Treccione$30.00

Ricotta Gnocchi Primavera (V)$27.00

Linguine Cacio e Pepe (V)$23.00

Orecchiette Pugliese$29.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

Shrimp and Chitarra Limone$33.00

Cavatelli al Pomodoro (V)$22.00

Lamb Ravioli$29.00

Secondi

Pork Shank (GF)$33.00

Market Fish* (GF)

Chicken Piccata for Two (GF)$65.00

Contorni

Asparagus (V)$7.00

Polenta (GF,V)$7.00

Additional Bread$1.00

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco Terra Serena$45.00

Moscato d’Asti 2023 Carlo 6% Sylvia$48.00

Lambrusco Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena'$50.00

Rosato Brut L’arcnetipo 'Susumante' Millesimato$75.00

Franciacorta Grande Cuuee Bellavista$90.00

White Wines

Chardonnay 2023 Guiseppe Campagnola$50.00

Pinot Grigio 2023 San Simone Rondover$52.00

Vermentino 2022 Gianni Gagliardo 'Fallegro'$55.00

Falanghina 2023 Monte Bernardi 'Il Raduno delle Streghe'$55.00

Sauuignon Blanc 2023 Abbazia di Novacella$60.00

Oruieto Classico (White Blend) 2022 Decugnano dei Barbi$50.00

Pinot Bianca 2022 Visintini$55.00

Gewurztraminer 2021 Muri-Gries$65.00

Zibbibo (Orange) 2021 COS 'Zibbibo in Pithos'$75.00

Garganega 2020 Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico Superiore$86.00

Riesling 2021 G.D. Vajra$90.00

Pinot Grigio (Orange) 2021 Radikon 'Sivi'$90.00

Red Wines

Chiaretto di Bardolino (Rose) 2023 Roccolo del Lago$48.00

Chianti 2022 Vecchia Cantina$48.00

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021 Atilia$55.00

Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 Guiseppe Campagnola$55.00

Schiaua 2023 Rottensteiner$58.00

Nebbiolo 2022 Vite Colte$60.00

Cannonau 2021 Argiolas 'Costera'$55.00

Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 Fratelli Alessandria$65.00

Barbara 2020 Palladino$65.00

Chianti Classico 2019 Rodano$75.00

Valpolicella Classico 2023 Rubinelli Vajol$78.00

Pelauerga Picccolo 2023 Fratelli Alessandria 'Speziale'$80.00

Super Tuscan 2022 Lucente, Tenuta Luce$80.00

Red Blend 2022 Alessandro Viola 'Note di Rosso'$85.00

Vin Noble di Montepulciano 2017 Cantina del Redi$85.00

Nerello Mascalese 2020 Al-Cantara 'Un Bellissimo Novembre'$90.00

Valpolicella Ripasso 2019 Bussola 'Ca’ del Laito'$95.00

Merlot/Pignolo 2021 Radikon 'RS'$100.00

Barbaresco 2020 Sori Paitin$120.00

Barolo 2020 (5.0 Vajra 'Alba'$130.00

Taurasi 2015 Cantine Lonardo$145.00

Sagrantino 2017 Paolo Bea 'Rosso de Veo'$180.00

Super Tuscan 2022 Gaja, Ca’Marcanda Toscano Promis$190.00

Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Costello Romitorio$200.00