Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Columbus

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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 (151)

$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

Michael

Dined today

The sushi courses were excellent as always. The sake pairings all had wonderful, rich flavors. The otoro tuna was truly melt-in-your-mouth; the best I've ever had!

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Experience

Omakase Counter Dining Experience

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

Dione

Dined 2 days ago

Our server, John did an amazing job. He was very nice, made sure our drinks were filled, and made sure the plates were cleared from the table as we enjoyed the delicious prime rib, chicken madiera and the famous mazza salad plus the red sangria.

Gallo's Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (1252)

$31 to $50

Creole

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

Gallo's Kitchen & Bar features Creole and Italian cuisine. The restaurant's atmosphere is comfortable and friendly, providing a casual yet memorable dining experience. Head Chef, Tommy Gallo's culinary linage has ties to some of the best chefs of New Orleans. Offering a menu comprising of entrées, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and salads, providing fresh and flavorsome meals.

Popular dishes include Seafood Creole, The Daily Sautéed Fish, Ohio Proud Filet Mignon, Gumbo with rice, Chicken Etouffee, Pasta Russo Bolognese, Gallo's House Marinara, and Gallo's. The Daily Specials consists of creations by the restaurant's chefs. It's based on fresh fish, seasonal produce and local beef to provide customers with a unique dining experience.

Gallo's Kitchen also has a bar area known for an expansive wine list, featuring 24 glass pours and over 30 additional bottle listings. The bar also in known for craft cocktails and premium draft and bottled beers.

Top review

JimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

As usual the food was excellent and so was the service. Great cocktails, appetizers and entrees.

Butcher & Rose

4.9

4.9 (1172)

$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

Top review

Jonah

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was delicious and service was amazing!

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

4.8

4.8 (5635)

$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

Charlotte

Dined 6 days ago

We had an amazing experience dining at Jeff Rubys thanks to the incredible food and the best service we have ever had provided by David P! Thank you for helping us celebrate and going above and beyond!

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Australian Wagyu Ribeye Filet

Pelino’s Pasta

4.8

4.8 (1151)

$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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AmandaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely incredible! Felt like we were transported back to Italy from the ambiance to the quality of the food!

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Experience

4th Anniversary Dinner

Experience

August 7th Monteverro Wine Dinner

Experience

August 7th Pasta Class

Cilantro Latin Fusion

4.7

4.7 (58)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Crown Ridge

About the restaurant

We believe the best meals start with love, tradition, and a whole lot of hard work. Rooted in the spirit of family and fueled by our dedication to quality, every dish we serve is handcrafted from scratch — no shortcuts, just soul.

Our menu is a celebration of South American flavors reimagined — vibrant, creative, and deeply authentic. From Venezuelan arepas with a twist to bold Peruvian sauces and coastal Colombian favorites, we fuse the familiar with the unexpected to create a culinary experience that feels both comforting and exciting.

Named Best New Restaurant in the City – 2024, Cilantro is more than just a place to eat — it’s a place to connect, to celebrate, and to taste the stories that bring us together.

Come hungry. Leave inspired.

Top review

JayVIP

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Amazing Venezuelan dishes….civeche, arepas , steak….sauces to die for …great mojitos

Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus

4.9

4.9 (1812)

$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

RussellVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great food great service love the restaurant and the people

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Chile Verde

4.9

4.9 (91)

$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.

Top review

aimee

Dined 1 day ago

Always wonderful service and food. The staff is so kind and accommodating.

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Experience

Now Serving Happy Hour!

The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (1346)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Founded in 1911 as a small ice cream and candy shop in the heart of Downtown Mount Vernon, The Alcove offers the finest dining experience in Central Ohio. Our diverse menu includes steak and seafood favorites as well as our signature Prime Rib of Beef available Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings. Within feet of one-of-a-kind shops, just a block away from The Grand Hotel, across the street from The Woodward Opera House, and a few miles from Kenyon College and the Mount Vernon Nazarene University, our establishment is a great location for gathering with loved ones young, elderly, and in between. Whether you're entertaining or looking to be entertained, The Alcove is the perfect spot for you. | Join us today to experience Casual Elegance. We'll save you a seat. | Reservations and Carry-Out orders may also be made by calling us at 740.392.3076.

Top review

DavidVIP

Dined 2 days ago

My wife and I came back to our favorite niche, this is a absolute amazing place for food and services, we both had a wonderful time.. we live in Grove city, so it’s over 1hr 20min drive.. beautiful country and great food.. Don’t forget the dessert, it’s wonderful!!

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