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A photo of Valentina’s at Bridgepark restaurant
1. Valentina’s at Bridgepark
4.7
Exceptional(1417)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dublin
Booked 90 times today
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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2. Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus
4.8
Exceptional(1749)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper Arlington
Booked 11 times today
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.
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3. Lupo on Arlington
4.8
Exceptional(253)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Upper Arlington
Booked 11 times today
A chef-driven boutique dining experience in the heart of Old Upper Arlington. Executive Chef Todd Elder prides himself on our constantly changing menu featuring ingredients from local partners at Hershberger Farms, Coast to Local Seafood, Bluescreek Farms, and Mushroom Harvest as well as a selection of globally imported goods. From pintxos, tapas, to entrees, each visit can become a new dining experience. Try a taste of Spain with a paella or go on a journey to Italy with a house-made pasta. Feeling adventurous? Then try a signature dish, slow braised and barbequed Octopus with seasonal pairings. Or stay close to home with a Lupo Smashburger or seasonal salad!During summer nights relax with a Lupo craft cocktail, glass of wine, or local beer on the patio outfitted by Oakland Park Nursery. Sit indoors and enjoy our cozy dining room, bar, or private Vault Dining Room. There is never any issue with parking at Lupo with our private parking lot next door and plenty of spaces out front!
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4. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Columbus - Bethel Road
4.1
Excellent(1117)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Northwest Columbus
Booked 16 times today
Bravo Bethel Road is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in Columbus, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Bethel Road is the place to eat in Columbus, OH for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!
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5. Z Cucina di Spirito - Columbus
4.7
Exceptional(2430)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Grandview Heights
Booked 14 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. The Wine Bistro - Upper Arlington
4.7
Exceptional(1165)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Upper Arlington
Booked 10 times today
The Wine Bistro, with three Columbus, Ohio locations in Upper Arlington, Westerville and Worthington, offers an exciting array of well-curated wines and a list of select craft beers. The menu features light and filling appetizers & small plates, soups, salads, flatbreads and entrees offered every day of the week for lunch and dinner. We open at 11:00 AM Mon-Sat and at Noon on Sunday. Gather a group at one of the communal tables or in the private tasting room. Shop for wine priced at near state minimum or pay a small corkage fee (waived on Mondays & Tuesdays) to enjoy your bottle in-house. We look forward to exploring great wine and food with you soon...
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7. Trattoria Roma
4.5
Awesome(1591)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Grandview Heights
Booked 9 times today
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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8. CIlantro Latin Fusion
4.9
Exceptional(46)
Price: Moderate
• Latin / Spanish • Crown Ridge
Booked 1 time today
At Cilantro Latin, we are ready to welcome you with open arms and delicious dishes. With fresh ingredients and many combinations, our menu has something for everyone. Don't wait any longer and visit us today!
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9. Cento – German Village
4.8
Exceptional(897)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • German Village
Booked 33 times today
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.Our Garden Terrazza is available daily, weather permitting, on a first come first serve basis. Reservations booked are for tables inside the restaurant and will only be seated on the terrazza upon availability. 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. Walk-ins are welcome for bar top and patio seating on a first-come basis.Valet offered daily starting at 5PM, $12 per car.
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10. Pelino’s Pasta
4.6
Exceptional(1017)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Columbus
Booked 15 times today
Chef Vinny 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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