Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Columbus

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Six Hundred Downtown

4.7

4.7 (782)

$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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Brody

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

600 Downtown was great. Fast friendly service. Pizza was fresh and delicious.

Novella Osteria

4.8

4.8 (1065)

$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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Kelly

Dined 7 days ago

The meatball appetizer and rigatoni with short rib were both excellent. Service was fantastic, too. Will return.

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Martini Modern Italian

4.8

4.8 (5073)

$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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JudithVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We dined on a Tuesday evening, and the restaurant was packed. It was very lively. We had a drink at the bar first, and it was excellent. Each seat had a purse hook - great amenity! Dinner was delicious! They readily made a few changes to accommodate our individual needs. We will definitely go back.

Mazza's

4.8

4.8 (1324)

$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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Carolyn

Dined 4 days ago

My husband and I went to Mazza's to celebrate an anniversary dinner. The food was amazing, service was prompt and friendly without being "hovering" and the ambiance was relaxed. Highly recommend the Chicken Milanese and tiramisu!

Giammarco's

4.7

4.7 (1961)

$30 and under

Italian

Westerville

About the restaurant

If you want to taste the finest Italian cooking with authentic Italian flair, Giammarco’s is the place to be. Voted the number one spaghetti and lasagna by the Columbus Dispatch, Giammarco’s offers freshly prepared dishes made to order. We use the finest and freshest available ingredients and our age-old family recipes. Relax and enjoy a glass of your favorite wine or beer while we hand roll your pizza or stromboli or individually sauté your specialty entree. Our goal is to create a delicious and memorable dining experience that will keep you coming back again and again…bon appetito and enjoy!

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Cathy

Dined on Jan 18, 2025

Love everything about this beautiful place! I frequently suggest them to my friends while asking where to go!

Cento – German Village

4.8

4.8 (1078)

$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.

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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Lauren

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely amazing food and exceptional service from the staff. Will definitely be back.

Marcella's - Short North

4.7

4.7 (5741)

$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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KarenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Pasta dishes were delicious. Loved the simplicity and the flavor profiles were fantastic. Staff was very attentive. All around great experience.

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FETTUCCINE & MEATBALL

Vittoria

4.7

4.7 (3690)

$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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Tara

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Our server was excellent and the food was very good.

Trattoria Roma

4.7

4.7 (1646)

$31 to $50

Italian

Grandview Heights

About the restaurant

Trattoria Roma Opened on Morse Rd. in 1990, Relocating to it's Current Location on Grandview Avenue in 2000. Upscale, Classic Italian Cuisine, with a Great Accompanying Wine and Cocktail List, and Exemplary Service is: Trattoria Roma.
A cozy, yet Intimate Dinning Room, with an Adjacent Cocktail Bar, Trattoria Roma is a Prime Location for an Elegant Evening, Meeting Friends for a Causal Night Out, or just a Delicious Dinner, that can be finished with our House-Made Tiramisu, Pots de Crème, or a Butterscotch Crème Brule.
The Sidewalk "Bistro" Patio Seating is a Scene Quite Occupied with Appropriate Weather.
The Thoughtfully Curated Wine List by Mr. Mason, is Designed to Compliment any Menu Selection. Just want a Casual Glass with some Light Tastes? Happy Hour at the "Sinatra Bar" Every Night 4-6pm.
Catering Possibilities, Private Events, and Personalized Coursed Wine Paired Dinners can be Available. Call 614.488.2014, or Email at trattoriaromacolumbusoh@gmail.com for any Inquiry.

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PatrickVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We enjoyed the salmon ravioli special and the stuffed chicken special. Both were delicious. We also always like their caesar salad and beet salad along with the best rolls in town. Sean keeps this restaurant moving forward but retains the Italian home-cooking vibe.

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Valentina’s at Bridgepark

4.8

4.8 (1627)

$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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SaraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This lively place is awesome. Our group had a mix of great pasta and we all enjoyed it. I had the Bolognese and added the meatball. Oh, that meatball! A meal in itself and so very tasty! Caesar salad was also delish, and that focaccia bread is now one of my favorites. This is a pricey spot, but with the excellent service, ambiance and food - worth it.

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