Stopped here while on business and was very surprised! Portions were massive and fairly priced. They make some of the best meatballs I've ever eaten!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sampler Platter
LT “D19” T
The food is top-notch. The coffee is top-notch. The kitchen is very slow, though. I absolutely love this place. The store attached has a great selection of homemade itialian ingredients and food. Highly reccome d their pizza sauce that you can buy in the store.Parking: There is plenty of parking directly in front of the establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Italian Festival Sausage Sandwich
Veronica Foley
My husband and I celebrated our Valentine’s Day luncheon there the day after Valentines and Danny was our server Dani she did a phenomenal job and the food was amazing. We will definitely go back. Dani took care of all of our requests with a smile and a friendly, personality. Great experience!! B & V Foley-
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, Carfagna Pasta Combination, Lasagna
Braden Perkins
Carfagna's Ristorante is a hidden gem that captivated my taste buds from the first bite. The warm and inviting atmosphere, coupled with attentive service, set the stage for a memorable dining experience. The extensive menu showcased a delightful array of authentic Italian dishes, each crafted with precision and fresh ingredients. From the perfectly cooked pasta to the savory sauces, every dish was a masterpiece. The staff's knowledge and passion for the cuisine added a personal touch to the overall dining experience. Whether you're a connoisseur of Italian cuisine or just seeking a remarkable meal, Carfagna's Ristorante is a must-visit destination that leaves a lasting impression.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JiJi
Very run down. “Seafood soup” came w tiny, rubbery & fishy mussels. All 7 mussels of them for $16.99. I wouldn’t eat them even if they were free. They should’ve just stuck w what they know/good at which was gourmet grocery store. I’ve given it 3 tries now just to be sure from all the hype it gets but it’s a lie. They are not even mediocre at best. Terrible food. I’ll never go back. I don’t see how they’ll keep the restaurant open for long.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Charita Nunery
Over all the food we choose was ok. We had 2 apps, 1 pasta dish, 1 pizza and 2 salads. Service was very impersonal and lack luster; both front of the house and server.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Jen Ryan
Hate giving a bad review... but the food here really was "good not great." Ordered the chicken marsala. The sauce looked canned. It stood still on the plate in a "formed" manner and just had zero pop or excitement. Got fettuccine alfredo on the side and it was more disappointing. Was cold and absolutely absent of flavor.Their chicken wings are very good. Great flavor. I have had their manicotti here before and enjoyed it.Our server was friendly, but lacked skills of a great server. Brought the food, held up the plates and yells, "Who had the pasta alla vodka?" Ugh. Then after dinner, she presented our checks with dirty dishes all over the table. Two things that a great server wouldn't do.Atmosphere: Place is super cute and I love their location inside their grocery store. They had live music when we ate dinner. Great idea. But these guys were SO loud. Our ears were ringing. You actually had to yell to talk to people at your table. Server was yelling as well. Manager agreed and tried to get them to reduce their volume but not sure they could. The sound just bounced all over the interior of the restaurant. Had a headache when i left.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Dan O'Barr Jr.
Good food, great service, but noisy (not the place for an intimate conversation)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna
Jeff Godwin
Awesome service by Brooklyn. Great drinks by Amanda and Sam. The whole team does a great job. Highly recommend and will be back.Dietary restrictions: Great GF options. We have a GF son and take home food for him regularly without issue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, Chicken Marsala, Carfagna Pasta Combination, Meat Ravioli, Chicken Piccata, Italian Festival Sausage Sandwich, Spaghetti Carbonara
Juli Godwin
Best local place to become a “regular!” Delicious food, amazing cocktails, and awesome team! Amanda, Sam, Lizzie and crew run the bar seamlessly and provide great, high- touch service. Best old-fashioned in Columbus, hands-down.Brooklyn is an absolutely fabulous server; always ready with great recommendations on how to enjoy every dish!
The lasagna was delicious and the staff was excellent!Kid-friendliness: We had our three year old who enjoyed the child's spaghetti and meatballs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna
J Garner
Our server was fantastic however we were very disappointed in the food. Even after desert, we could not get all the garlic taste out of our mouth. The appetizer and pasta dishes were full of garlic. Typically I love garlic, but this was overload.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Moh Moh
They have good service and kind people,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Paula A
I love the idea that you moved and have an amazing storefront at Polaris but for 23 a pound for cookies they need to be fresh. Not impressed. The meat department was awesome however. Please slice deli meat fresh and I’ll be back. Kind of spotty in quality for the prices. Work a little harder.
Wendy Pecikonis
This is a Columbus staple! Great restaurant, market, wine bar!Service is wonderful. Always friendly and the food is great. One of the best lunch stops around.
Stopped here while on business and was very surprised! Portions were massive and fairly priced. They make some of the best meatballs I've ever eaten!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sampler Platter
The food is top-notch. The coffee is top-notch. The kitchen is very slow, though. I absolutely love this place. The store attached has a great selection of homemade itialian ingredients and food. Highly reccome d their pizza sauce that you can buy in the store.Parking: There is plenty of parking directly in front of the establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Italian Festival Sausage Sandwich
My husband and I celebrated our Valentine’s Day luncheon there the day after Valentines and Danny was our server Dani she did a phenomenal job and the food was amazing. We will definitely go back. Dani took care of all of our requests with a smile and a friendly, personality. Great experience!! B & V Foley-
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, Carfagna Pasta Combination, Lasagna
Carfagna's Ristorante is a hidden gem that captivated my taste buds from the first bite. The warm and inviting atmosphere, coupled with attentive service, set the stage for a memorable dining experience. The extensive menu showcased a delightful array of authentic Italian dishes, each crafted with precision and fresh ingredients. From the perfectly cooked pasta to the savory sauces, every dish was a masterpiece. The staff's knowledge and passion for the cuisine added a personal touch to the overall dining experience. Whether you're a connoisseur of Italian cuisine or just seeking a remarkable meal, Carfagna's Ristorante is a must-visit destination that leaves a lasting impression.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very run down. “Seafood soup” came w tiny, rubbery & fishy mussels. All 7 mussels of them for $16.99. I wouldn’t eat them even if they were free. They should’ve just stuck w what they know/good at which was gourmet grocery store. I’ve given it 3 tries now just to be sure from all the hype it gets but it’s a lie. They are not even mediocre at best. Terrible food. I’ll never go back. I don’t see how they’ll keep the restaurant open for long.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Over all the food we choose was ok. We had 2 apps, 1 pasta dish, 1 pizza and 2 salads. Service was very impersonal and lack luster; both front of the house and server.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Hate giving a bad review... but the food here really was "good not great." Ordered the chicken marsala. The sauce looked canned. It stood still on the plate in a "formed" manner and just had zero pop or excitement. Got fettuccine alfredo on the side and it was more disappointing. Was cold and absolutely absent of flavor.Their chicken wings are very good. Great flavor. I have had their manicotti here before and enjoyed it.Our server was friendly, but lacked skills of a great server. Brought the food, held up the plates and yells, "Who had the pasta alla vodka?" Ugh. Then after dinner, she presented our checks with dirty dishes all over the table. Two things that a great server wouldn't do.Atmosphere: Place is super cute and I love their location inside their grocery store. They had live music when we ate dinner. Great idea. But these guys were SO loud. Our ears were ringing. You actually had to yell to talk to people at your table. Server was yelling as well. Manager agreed and tried to get them to reduce their volume but not sure they could. The sound just bounced all over the interior of the restaurant. Had a headache when i left.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Good food, great service, but noisy (not the place for an intimate conversation)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna
Awesome service by Brooklyn. Great drinks by Amanda and Sam. The whole team does a great job. Highly recommend and will be back.Dietary restrictions: Great GF options. We have a GF son and take home food for him regularly without issue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, Chicken Marsala, Carfagna Pasta Combination, Meat Ravioli, Chicken Piccata, Italian Festival Sausage Sandwich, Spaghetti Carbonara
Best local place to become a “regular!” Delicious food, amazing cocktails, and awesome team! Amanda, Sam, Lizzie and crew run the bar seamlessly and provide great, high- touch service. Best old-fashioned in Columbus, hands-down.Brooklyn is an absolutely fabulous server; always ready with great recommendations on how to enjoy every dish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The lasagna was delicious and the staff was excellent!Kid-friendliness: We had our three year old who enjoyed the child's spaghetti and meatballs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna
Our server was fantastic however we were very disappointed in the food. Even after desert, we could not get all the garlic taste out of our mouth. The appetizer and pasta dishes were full of garlic. Typically I love garlic, but this was overload.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
They have good service and kind people,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
I love the idea that you moved and have an amazing storefront at Polaris but for 23 a pound for cookies they need to be fresh. Not impressed. The meat department was awesome however. Please slice deli meat fresh and I’ll be back. Kind of spotty in quality for the prices. Work a little harder.
This is a Columbus staple! Great restaurant, market, wine bar!Service is wonderful. Always friendly and the food is great. One of the best lunch stops around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5