Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Columbus

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mazza's

4.9

4.9 (1257)

$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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Melissa

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

We love Mazza’s! The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. Whether it’s dinner with family or friends, or catering our daughter’s wedding, our experience has always been second to none.

Six Hundred Downtown

4.7

4.7 (745)

$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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Brayden

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Me and my date went here, just make sure you book a reservation. We got right in with a great table, waiter was very good. He was quick, food was great, waiter was super friendly. Great atmosphere, great service. It was perfect! I've always loved this place since I was a kid and they continue to still after all these years be one of my favorite restaurants. Definitely come here!!

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Popular dish

Pepperollis

Z Cucina di Spirito - Columbus

4.7

4.7 (2412)

$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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ErikaSvip

Dined 3 days ago

We had such a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary! We were greeted by who I believe to be the owner, a very sweet and energetic gentleman. After a round of great drinks at the bar, we were seated, and our server was amazing. Very attentive and kind. The risotto fritters were awesome and the sun dried tomato oil paired with the bread was delicious—we got another basket! For entrees, we had the chicken Parmesan and the orrechiette. Both were great! After our meals, our server brought out a complimentary chocolate mousse with “Happy Anniversary” written out on the dish. Our experience was overall great. Thank you for making our anniversary so memorable!

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Experience

Meatball Monday's!

Vittoria

4.8

4.8 (3539)

$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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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 2 days ago

Owner came out and said hello! Server was amazing!

Martini Modern Italian

4.7

4.7 (4897)

$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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Cindyvip

Dined 2 days ago

Went for dinner on a Thursday night. The restaurant was very busy. Tables are very close together making it difficult to carry on a conversation. That said, everything was delicious - veal chop, chicken parm, prawns and mushroom ravioli. We finished the meal with the bread pudding. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a place that is beautiful with high energy, great service and delicious Italian cuisine.

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Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus

4.7

4.7 (1735)

$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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Susan

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

The sea bass with squash ravioli pasta was spectacular. Service was attentive but not cloying. The calamari appetizer had excellent flavor and the presentation was well done.

Marcella's - Short North

4.7

4.7 (5604)

$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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Davidvip

Dined 2 days ago

The best Happy Hour in the Short North! The vibe last night was excellent...so much energy!

Pelino’s Pasta

4.7

4.7 (992)

$50 and over

Italian

Columbus

About the restaurant

Chef Vinny Pelino serves up authentic, handmade pasta dishes using local, organic, and imported Italian ingredients. You won't want to miss our fresh pasta, including our famous Cacio e Pepe served tableside in a 60lb wheel of Pecorino Romano DOP cheese! With a monthly changing chef’s tasting menu, there is always something new to enjoy!

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LHMNvip

Dined 2 days ago

The food was great, and the menu was interesting. The service was fantastic. The place is very cute inside. I had a terrific meal.

Cento – German Village

4.8

4.8 (826)

$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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mike

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing service and food. Overall outstanding experience. Service was above and beyond Carl and team were superb.

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Experience

Sommelier Selection Series

Tony's Italian Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (759)

$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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Marcvip

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Food and ambience were good as always, but two negatives this time. First, the beer selection is not good. But more importantly, we felt rushed. It appeared they were understaffed and so our server was stressed....not her fault, but it wasn't a very relaxing meal. She was attentive and did her best. Dining there should be an experience.

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