50 Best Italian Restaurants near Worthington

“The experience here blew me away. The chef/owner creates a new tasting menu everyday based on local, fresh ingredients. The pasta is home-made daily. Other ingredients are imported from Italy. The lamb ragu with pappardelle reminded me of Tuscany. The wine pairings were thoughtful and well done. Seating is very limited. Recommend booking in advance.“

“Delicious and affordable, with super friendly staff!“

“I met a friend here for dinner on a Monday night. We shared the stuffed peppers and lemon cream cake. It was more than enough for us to split. The prices seemed fair to me and our server was very warm and hospitable. The interior is casual and the noise level was moderate. I found it homey and pleasant. I would be glad to go back and try some of their other foods.“

“We ate there for the first time tonight and everything we had was amazing. Very very friendly staff. I highly recommend this place.“

“On November 12th my daughters threw a surprise party for my 70th birthday at Vittoria. Being in the Columbus area for only 3 1/2 years, I had not heard of Vittoria. If I had, I would have gone there frequently!! The private room we were in was gorgeous, as well as the little bit I saw in the main dining area. Food was absolutely delicious!! I love a good spaghetti, but theirs was sensational. There were 4 little kids there ...comments from two of them..3 year old girl: "that's the biggest meatball I've ever seen" 10 year old boy: "best chicken fingers I've ever had!" I've never had such great service anywhere I've gone. He was friendly, courteous, on top of everything. We had 22 people there, and I don't think it fazed him a bit. I just loved him!! I just loved this place and my hub and I will be back soon!! ❤️ ❤️“

“I get my food to go every week; the food is great; Nico is the guy who usually gets everything together. He couldn't be more efficient, helpful or friendly. His assistance is always appreciated!“

“Thank you Caitlyn & Jade for a great experience and service, positive energy and cozy atmosphere) The food was delicious and fresh 10 from 10. Cocktails ? was nice and good balance ?I love Italian food and it was the best carbonara I ever had! Kind people, beautiful design and great hospitality. Highly recommend ??“

“A wonderful date night experience with attentive service, large portions and delicious food.“

“It's about the total caring, class, and commitment to restauranteering. Quality is in everything they do. Ishikowa, the Father of the Japanese Quality System, describes it the best, and is apropo: "To practice quality control is to develop, design, produce, and service a quality product that is most economical, most useful, and always satisfactory to the consumer." Basi Italia has elevated restauranteering to a high art.“

“I have been to Marcella’s many times and ordered food on door dash. I love their food and atmosphere. Today I did door dash because I got devastating news about my cat and I wanted comfort food and to not leave the house. Jenna was beyond sweet and let me make a few changes to my favorite dish’s- Penne Alla Vodka- and to make it a custom way. She went above and beyond and that is just unheard of these days! Not only is their food amazing— their customer care is also top notch. Thank you Jenna for making a really hard day better, I will not forget your kindness. ?“

“Have been there several times. It’s outstanding!! Highly recommend! I would give them 5 stars but it’s not letting me….“

“Fine Italian dining, with an excellent, reasonably priced menu and gracious owners, Rick and Jackie. They have been a consistently high quality venue in Grandview Heights for 22 years!“

“Dinning is A classic vibe with excellent homemade food from pasta to pizza and subs. Highly recommend 😎😎😎“

“This is my newest fav spot in Columbus. We first went for my bday with our two little kids. We were nervous at first bringing them, but felt welcome and they ADORED their dishes. It was, until Speck graciously brought my a mini ice cream cone for my bday when all hell broke loose ? we were SO close! My husband and I knew we wanted to come back....solo, for a date. We made it happen quickly and I again basked in the culinary experience. Servers are attentive, the ambiance is moody yet delightful, feeling as if you walked into a NY spot. We sat at the chef's counter, which was cool to watch the action.
Twice I for the Fungi Pasta Dish... I would eat it every night if I could. The server recommended a Pinot Noir to pair with it and oh my gosh, he was right. Those little moments is what sets restaurants a part. His knowledge for the dish, even though he said he didn't like mushrooms but knew the two paired together brilliantly was like YES!! THIS IS AMAZING!
Oh, the tuna Crudo dish??? I had to stop myself from being awkward and moaning out loud. I will be dreaming of that dish and counting till the next time we go again.
Well done! We are foodies and it's been awhile since a place has really WOW'd us and I'm so so happy to have Speck in Cbus!“

“They have the most amazing gluten free Italian! Definitely will be back!“

“Went for happy hour and very much enjoyed my drinks and food! After my margarita, I ordered the Beef Carpaccio and Pennette alla Vodka and was more than impressed with both. The noodles were fresh and the sauce was genuinely delicious. My drink was strong but tasty and our server was great!

Parking: The best bet in terms of parking is either of the garages around that intersection - there's one on Vine St. and one on Goodale Blvd across from the convention center. They are both paid garages and average about $10 for three hours. The restaurant also offers valet parking for $15 and there is some but very minimal street parking (paid).

Wheelchair accessibility: This restaurant is very tight in terms of seating and not the most wheel chair friendly in terms of navigation.“

“My all time favorite pizza. Only thing I miss about Ohio.“

“The restaurant was clean and had a nice family atmosphere. All of the staff were friendly and attentive. The blackened chicken was delicious. The Gelato was equally delicious. I tested a few different flavors of gelato, then settled on the Lemon Cake and Mora. We will definitely visit again!“

“We did the 4-course meal and everything we were served was delicious. Our server was great. We will definitely be back.“

“I’ve been going here for years! I even had my birthday dinner here this year. I would highly recommend Moretti’s!“

“Wedding Soup Saved Christmas. After a 3 year old sneezed right in my face 14 times during the CFP game, I felt that familiar tickle in my throat just 2 days before Christmas! We had 3 family functions, church, people staying with us, and cookies, candy and Chex-Mix to make! I ordered 2 quarts of the Italian Wedding soup on Christmas Eve, Eve and when I say I was miraculously healed, I mean it. I’ve managed to sneak in a bowl each day between the ham and cookies and I can confidently say “what cold?”. It was a Christmas miracle!! Thanks, Villa Nova!“

“We had never been there before and I was pretty happy we went. Our server Suzi was great and the young man who helped bring out the food - I watched him throughout the visit and he worked his butt off. The bread was to die for and the lasagna was very good - could have actually used another noodle or two. My friend got a dish with fettuccine with garlic cream sauce and steak on top. She said it was just as good as it looked. Mom said the chicken Parm was very good also - the chicken was very tender. Even the side salad was good. The only downside was it took a while to get our checks and finish the transaction. Overall, we were all very pleased. Will definitely go again!“

“Food was great . Had spaghetti with meatballs and short rib ragu all I have to say is wow. David was very nice and had really nice suggestions and was new a lot about the wines we were interested in definitely will be back soon“

“Best sandwiches in Columbus! Massive sandwiches! Fresh quality ingredients, light fluffy tender focaccia, creamy cheese and savory pesto, cut with salty imported Italian meats. Definitely worth a visit.

Vibe is solid fresh Italian quality foods at a cafe.

Fyi parking is not great, recommend parking 1-2 blocks away.“

“My husband & I had the privilege of dining at Z Cucina in Dublin on Valentine’s Day. The concierge’s at the front were wonderful, and our most pleasant experience was not only they food, but our wonderful waiter, Benjamin. He is such a great host at one’s table, but has an expert knowledge of the menu. I will request him again!“

“We went there today { 2/14 ) As always great service. I have a fatal Dairy Allergy. So I always order Cherfs choice. I had the red Snapper. THE BEST FISH I HAVE EVER HAD. I even ate the skin ( which I never do ) Atmosphere as always was great even on a busy night!!!!!. Don't think about it, JUST GO“

“We loved it! Great food. Our service was amazing. Our waiter was Russell. He made sure we had a great experience.“

“Tables are in need of wipe down, floors are in need of sweeping but, Lobster bisque is delightful but can't see lobster chunks but it's in there.“

“I’m mad at myself for not trying this place sooner!!

Such a cute, homey vibe restaurant. The food was delicious, can’t beat the combo prices! HANDS DOWN THE BEST TOMATO SOUP I’VE TRIED!! & do you see the size of that complimentary cake??! It’s the most generous portion & it was delicious!! They even give you a card with a hand written note, what a thoughtful touch!!

Service was wonderful, absolutely no complaints!!

My best friend & I both agreed that this might be our annual birthday tradition, I’ll definitely be back way before then.

If you haven’t tried this place, don’t be like me; do yourself a favor & try it ASAP!!“

“Great place and food! I’ve been getting the Chefs Favorite w/chicken. Bomb every time! I prefer getting food here than getting Chipotle.“

“Had a filling and delicious meal! We planned our stops on a trip south and back so we could eat at Fazolis’ since there are none where we live. Wish they would expand north into New York State!“

“I buy pasta, sauce, coffee & desserts here and I’m never disappointed. My SIL is NJ Italian & a tough critic so I’m only going to serve him the best I can find. I recently tried PD’s gelato and I’m going to be eating this all summer. You can really taste the difference between grocery gelatos and the real thing.“

“One of the best dining experiences ever.“

“This place was amazing! I'm surprised it wasn't Packed! The food was flavourful and the portions were exceptional. When adding a protein I was honestly shocked and for the amount of food and how good it was the price wasn't bad AT All! The gentleman that took our order was so friendly and nice! It was clean and the Italian soda and teas were delicious and didn't taste overloaded with sugar or artificial like most places! My toddler LoVeD it there. If we didn't live two and a half hours away we would be eating there OFTEN. Loved it Thank you!“

“We were very impressed. Their Gluten free options were amazingly delicious, they took it seriously and everything was fresh, seasoned to perfection, and we will be going back. The portions were large, the presentation was immaculate, the wine and cocktail list was the stuff of dreams and legends. The restaurant was cozy and comfortable in a sexy Italian style. It could have come to life off the page of Conde Nast Traveler. Hidden jewel of Ohio worthy of the drive. The staff was professional and very welcoming. We loved it!“

“Fantastic food and service. Top notch - if your in Columbus this restaurant is a must.“

“Best Location Piada Location! Friendly Workers. Food always cooked Fresh!“

“We were just in here (leaving the lot as I type this) and I have to applaud the crew tonight. The food was hot and fresh with great taste. I also want to give a standing ovation to Emily who was running front cash and handled one of the most rude individuals I have ever encountered in food service. He was belittling, demanding, and arrogant from the start and she never once stopped smiling or offering him the best service.“

“The food is very good, but you're paying a price for the prime Dublin location and atmosphere. Service was fine, no issues at all there. Lively atmosphere even for a weeknight. I'd recommend a reservation. Free garages and street parking all around.“

“Wow! On an overnight school bus trip from Centerville, Ohio, pizza and cheese curds were AWESOME!“

“Ciao! Catered our wedding of 110 guests, making a huge feat look simple. Our guests were served just as fast as any buffet style catering would have got their meals. The food was fantastic and the beautiful Ciao! truck gave the wedding the relaxed yet elegant vibe we were looking for.We served their standard menu but put the Alfredo and Parm on pasta verses a sandwich. We also had salads and bread to go with. All meals had good praises but it was the arancini that stole the show ??The crew put so much into our event and we are beyond thankful. For the rest of the night everyone raved on how good and unique the dinner was!! Highly recommend for any event or for a fun night out when they are around town. Thank you Ciao! team!!“

“Beautiful atmosphere. Jessica was a super friendly, timely and attentive waiter. Had six totally different dishes and each was hot and delicious. Particularly loved the stromboli w/spicy sausage, seared shrimp in Alfredo, the (light) calamari and delicate gnocchi.“

“Thank you for supporting Dublin Coffman Athletics Track and Field Team. You helped us raise much needed funds ! For any 5013c organizations wanting to do a restaurant night I highly recommend Piada Italian Street Food“

“This is one of the best pizza restaurant and Italian food restaurants I’ve been to since I moved from NYC to Columbus Ohio. The food is great and so is the atmosphere and the service. The best part is I live less than ten mins away from here.“

“We ordered a meat lasagna and a make it yourself pizza and picked it up yesterday. Guys. Lemme tell ya. You can just tell it’s made with love. The pasta sauce is so fresh, it’s literally the best ricotta I’ve ever had, nice and cheesy all around and even the garlic butter and loaves of bread you get it really good! Haven’t done the pizza yet but I expect no less! Thanks so much!!!“

“The ONLY place to get pizza from. Nicest guys in the world and piled on toppings! Professional, polite and LOCAL! Thanks a lot!“

“service was excellent and food was good“

“MOUTHWATERING. HOMEMADE AND AUTHENTIC. HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“This is my go-to for take out food. I love the Piadas and the fun drinks. The app is really nice, too. There’s a person who works the window in the evenings who is so kind. I appreciate that even though I’m picking up via a window that they are kind

I’ve ordered Piada for catering before and was impressed how much they cared about making sure I had safe gluten free options“

“I had ordered online delivery and the order was from this location. Everything came in our order but my create your own pasta had the wrong sauce put on it which I was not able to eat. I had called the restaurant and was told to hold for the manager. Alexander came to the phone very quickly and listened to what was going on. He apologized and I had asked to just be refunded for my pasta and still charged for the rest of my order since everything else was correct. He was able to instead give me a gift card to cover my create your own pasta. He said it could take around 30mins for the gift card to show in my email. He apologized again and we ended the call. A few minutes later he gave me a call back to let me know about an issue he was running into with getting the gift card to send and gave me another time frame. I received the gift card around an hour and an half later and found that he gave me more than what my pasta had cost. Very polite and communicated well! Side note… I have not had a great week and this customer service was excellent!“