Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Columbus

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Updated June 05, 2025

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

4.8

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

Top review

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.

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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

Novella Osteria

4.8

4.8 (1093)

$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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Beverly

Dined 4 days ago

Dinner was exceptional! Creative and delicious! Beautiful presentation of each dish! Wait staff was professional and very friendly! My new favorite Italian restaurant!!

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Valentina’s at Bridgepark

4.8

4.8 (1713)

$30 and under

Italian

Dublin

About the restaurant

Take a Barolo-inspired culinary journey with our traditional, authentic menu, paired with crafted cocktails and wines showcasing the extraordinary varietals of Italy. Our signature Genuine Hospitality welcomes you as you are.

Influenced by quaint, Italian village flourishes that are warm, inviting and historic, share with your friends and family as if dining in Valentina’s countryside home with hers.

Welcome to Valentina's at Bridge Park in Dublin, Ohio.

If you do not see online availability for your party size and/or date & time, please contact the restaurant directly.

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Steve

Dined 4 days ago

As always a great experience, great food, great service, and what else would you expect from a Mitchell’s restaurant. Special Thanks to Dan, great Manager.

Cento – German Village

4.8

4.8 (1150)

$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 patio seating is offered, weather permitting, on a first come first served basis. While we’re unable to reserve those tables in advance, we’d be delighted to accommodate you based on 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.

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

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Shannon

Dined 2 days ago

Charming environment. Delicious food. THE ESPRESSO MARTINI. Service was great.

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Tomato Focaccia & Garlic Bread

Martini Modern Italian

4.8

4.8 (5114)

$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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Jackie

Dined 5 days ago

The food was amazing and the staff were friendly and efficient. We got the butternut squash tortelloni and the lamb pappardelle and tiramisu to go. It is pretty loud inside there, so it was a bit hard to hear each other while dining. Overall, fantastic and would definitely recommend!

Six Hundred Downtown

4.7

4.7 (795)

$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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Jim

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

This is the best pizza around…on this occasion, we had dinner which was outstanding…sat outside and enjoyed the service and the evening…

Marcella's - Short North

4.8

4.8 (5745)

$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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PatsyVIP

Dined on May 16, 2025

Great food and location in the Short North. The vibe is definitely energetic. Our service was great. Everything was hot and delicious

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FETTUCCINE & MEATBALL

Pelino’s Pasta

4.7

4.7 (1132)

$50 and over

Italian

Columbus

About the restaurant

Chef Vincenzo 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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JanetVIP

Dined 3 days ago

A one of a kind relaxing, informative and taste-bud delighting experience!!

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Experience

July 10th Pasta Class

Experience

July 16th Wine Dinner

Experience

July 24th Pasta Class

Vittoria

4.8

4.8 (3731)

$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!!!!!

Top review

NickVIP

Dined 4 days ago

A Taste of Italy with Impeccable Service and Wine From the moment we walked in, this Italian gem transported us straight to the heart of Italy. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with a perfect balance of rustic charm and modern comfort. The food was nothing short of spectacular. Each dish was crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients that celebrated the richness of Italian cuisine. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the sauces were vibrant and flavorful, every bite felt like a warm embrace. What truly elevated the experience was the service. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable without being overbearing. They took the time to explain menu items and offer thoughtful recommendations, making us feel genuinely welcome and cared for. The wine selection was outstanding. Carefully curated and well-paired with the dishes, each glass enhanced the flavors of the meal. Whether you’re a casual wine drinker or a true enthusiast, there’s something here to impress your palate. Overall, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates authentic Italian food, gracious service, and an excellent glass of wine. We’ll definitely be returning — and bringing friends!

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