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1. Gallo's Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(1217)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • Upper Arlington
Booked 43 times today
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.
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2. Tucci's - Dublin
4.7
Exceptional(4595)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Dublin
Booked 82 times today
At Tucci's, we believe that a memorable dining experience is incomplete without the perfect wine pairing. Our wine program reflects our commitment to excellence, featuring over 470 meticulously chosen labels for bottle service and a diverse array of forty-three wines available By the Glass. From renowned Italian vintages to exquisite international selections, our wine list caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. We have recently expanded our dining room and significantly enlarged our temperature-controlled Wine Cellar to showcase our 2,500+ bottle inventory which shows our dedication to preserving the quality and integrity of our wines. Utilizing state-of-the-art Enoline machines, we ensure that wines served By the Glass maintain their freshness, allowing our guests to enjoy estate-bottled selections that are typically unavailable in this format.
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3. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Dublin
4.7
Exceptional(4721)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dublin
Booked 95 times today
As with any diner, you feel immediately comfortable and at ease. Like no other diner, it’s artsy and cool.The Cap City menu follows suit, with recognizable favorites like meatloaf receiving unexpected and delightful upscale twists, alongside trendier chef-driven dishes with big flavors. Desserts at this Cameron Mitchell Restaurant are retro-cool, taste better than you remember, and are showstopper-sized.
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4. VASO Rooftop Lounge
4.5
Awesome(613)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Columbus
Booked 28 times today
Welcome up to the top of the vibrant Bridgepark community where Vaso is mixing it up. We invite you to come on up via our express glass elevator. Escape to our roof top oasis. Slow down and unwind. Grab a savory small plate to go with a bespoke gin + tonic. Relax in the sun and lose track of time. Trust us. Our hospitality roots will take care of you. Vaso features 2 bars, interior and exterior, with unique – mixology forward cocktails, boutique style wines, and a craft beer selection complimented by sharable tapas. Vaso also includes a private dining room providing an exclusive setting for up to 25 guests.All outdoor patio and bar seats are first-come, first-served. Parties of 9 or more guests must make reservations through our private events coordinator by submitting an inquiry at www.vasodublin.com or by calling 614-698-2515.
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5. Z Cucina di Spirito - Columbus
4.7
Exceptional(2479)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Grandview Heights
Booked 18 times today
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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6. Lindey's
4.9
Exceptional(9280)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • German Village
Booked 98 times today
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.
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7. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus
4.8
Exceptional(5472)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Short North - Arena District
Booked 70 times today
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.
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8. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus
4.7
Exceptional(2147)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Short North - Arena District
Booked 49 times today
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Positioned at the gateway of the Short North arts & entertainment district, Hyde Park is located adjacent to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and a short walk from the major downtown hotels, North Market, and Nationwide Arena. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features, and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Columbus Ohio’s “go-to” fine-dining restaurant choice and place to be impressed, for convention goers, business meetings, corporate events, intimate dinners & special occasions. Private event rooms available; heated covered outdoor dining; valet parking offered - $10
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9. Barcelona Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2212)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • German Village
Booked 25 times today
Tucked away in historic German Village – an authentic global dining experience awaits. Inspired by seaside sangria and a walk on the Ramblas, Barcelona is a culinary fusion of metropolitan chic & Old World European charm. Barcelona was designed to be one of the premier independent restaurants in Columbus. We work hard to present a warm, inviting atmosphere; quality service; & above all, creative, exciting food and beverage offerings. We attribute our success to our service staff, unique, colorful individuals dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Whether it is dining at our historic bar, on the enchanting patio or in the main dining room, we hope you see the dedication of our staff each time you visit us.Creating memorable experiences by making your family our family through food and hospitality.Proud member of Columbus Independents.
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10. Vittoria
4.7
Exceptional(3692)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Powell
Booked 29 times today
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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