Novella Osteria

Name: Novella Osteria
Address: 170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH, United States, 43065-9861
Telephone: (614) 389-6698
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1022 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(614) 389-6698
Website
http://www.novellaosteria.org/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Matthew Phelan

Location
170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861
Area
Powell
Parking details
Parking Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pasta Tasting
Multiple dates available
Come join us every Tuesday for a pasta tasting - it's back! Enjoy 3 pasta courses + dessert for $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included). The menu changes monthly - check Instagram for the current menu. Fine print: Dietary restrictions cannot always be accommodated, and we require that everyone in your party participates in the tasting.

Popular dishes

Novella MeatballsUS$18.00
Veal & Ricotta, Pomodoro, Basil
Shrimp & Rice NerelloUS$17.00
Chorizo, Marcona Almonds, Romesco
Mushroom Toast (V)US$16.00
Whipped Ricotta, Aged Balsamic
Chef’s Salumi BoardUS$17.00
Salumi, Black Radish Creamery Cheese, Olives, Fried Polenta, House Pickles
Pork Belly (GF)US$17.00
Brussels Sprouts, Winter Citrus Salad, Calabrian Chili Oil

Insalata

Winter Citrus (GF,V)US$17.00
Burrata, Pomegranate, Pistachio Pesto
Novella Insalata (GF,V)US$10.00
Mixed Greens, Beets, Fennel, Black Radish Catlett, Spiced Pecans, Orange Vinaigrette
Classic CaesarUS$10.00
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Focaccia Croutons

Primi

RigatoniUS$31.00
Short Rib Ragu
Fettuccini VerdeUS$29.00
Lamb Bolognese, Pecorino
Linguine Cacio e Pepe (V)US$23.00
Black Pepper, Pecorino
Sweet Potato Gnocchi (V)US$27.00
Sweet Potato, Mushroom, Black Truffle Butter
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$27.00
Housemade Guanciale, Egg, Black Pepper, Scallions
Treccioni alla VodkaUS$29.00
Calabrian Pork Sausage, Burrata, Tito’s Vodka Sauce
Cavatelli al Pomodoro (V)US$21.00
Basil, Mozzarella
“Lamb Osso Bucco” RavioliUS$28.00
Saffron Butter, Herb Gremolata, Barolo Sugo
Chitarra ArrabbiataUS$33.00
Calamari, Shrimp, Calabrian Chili, Lemon Breadcrumbs

Secondi

Pork Shank (GF)US$33.00
Mushroom Polenta, Citrus Gremolata
Market Fish* (GF)US$60.00
Cauliflower, Winter Vegetables, Golden Raisin Vinaigrette
Chicken Piccata for Two (GF)US$60.00
Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini

Contorni

Fried Brussels Sprouts (GF,V)US$7.00
Pomegranate, Aceto Balsamic
Polenta (GF,V)US$7.00
Mushrooms, Parm Cream
Additional BreadUS$1.00

Weekly Specials

Tuesday Pasta Tasting
Wednesday Lasagna NovellaUS$27.00
Thursday Lobster fra DiavoloUS$34.00
Friday Chicken MilaneseUS$28.00
Saturday Eggplant Parmesan (V)US$24.00

Sparkling

Prosecco Terra SerenaUS$45.00
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$45.00
Lambrusco Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena'US$50.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Rosato Brut L’arcnetipo 'Susumante' MillesimatoUS$75.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$75.00
Franciacorta Grande Cuuee BellavistaUS$90.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$90.00

White Wines

Chardonnay 2023 Guise/ape CampagnolaUS$50.00
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Pinot Grigio 2023 San Simone RondoverUS$52.00
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Vermentino 2022 Gianni, Gagliardo 'Fallegro'US$55.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$55.00
Falanghina 2023 Monte Bernardi 'Il Raduno delle Streghe'US$55.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$55.00
Sauuignon Blanc 2023 Abbazia di NovacellaUS$60.00
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Oruieto Classico (White Blend) 2022 Decugnano dei, BarbiUS$50.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Pinot Bianco 2022 VisintiniUS$55.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$55.00
Greco di Tufo 2020 GaudiUS$60.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Gewurztraminer 2021 Muri-GriesUS$65.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$65.00
Zibbibo (Orange) 2021 C05 'Zibbibo in Pithos'US$75.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$75.00
Garganega 2020 Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico SuperioreUS$86.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$86.00
Riesling 2021 G.D. VajraUS$90.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$90.00
Pinot Grigio (Orange) 2021 Radikon 'Sivi'US$90.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$90.00

Red Wines

Chiarei‘i‘o di Bardolino (Rose) 2023 Roccolo del LogoUS$48.00
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Sangiouese 2022 Vecchia CantinaUS$48.00
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021 AtiliaUS$55.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$55.00
Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 Guiseppe CampagnolaUS$55.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$55.00
Schiaua 2023 RottensteinerUS$58.00
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Nero d’Auola 2022 PetraioUS$48.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Cannonau 2021 Argiolas 'Costera'US$55.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$55.00
Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 Fratelli AlessandriaUS$65.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$65.00
Barbara 2020 PalladinoUS$65.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$65.00
Chianti Classico 2019 RodanoUS$75.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$75.00
Vin Noble di Montepulciano 2018 Cantina del RediUS$78.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$78.00
Valpolicella Classico 2023 Rubinelli VajolUS$78.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$78.00
Pelauerga Picccolo 2023 Fratelli Alessandria 'Speziale'US$80.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$80.00
Super Tuscan 2022 Lucente, Tenuta LuceUS$80.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$80.00
Red Blend 2022 Alessandro Viola 'Note di Rosso'US$85.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$85.00
Nerello Mascalese 2016 Al-Cantara 'Un Bellissimo Novembre'US$90.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$90.00
Barbaresco 2019 Produttori del BarbarescoUS$105.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$105.00
Merlot/Pignolo 2021 Radikon 'RS'US$110.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$110.00
Barolo 2020 (5.0 Vajra 'Alba'US$130.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$130.00
Taurasi (Aglianico) 2016 Contine LonardoUS$145.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$145.00
Sagrantino 2017 Paolo Bea 'Rosso (:18 V50'US$180.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$180.00
Super Tuscan 2022 Gaja, Ca’Marcanda Toscano PromisUS$190.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$190.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Costello RomitorioUS$200.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Barolo 2012 A666 Fantino, Riserva Bussia 'Cascina Dardi'US$230.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$230.00
Amarone della Valpolicella 2015 Stefano Accordini Il Fornetto, ReservaUS$290.00
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$290.00

What 1,022 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
Italian
Columbus
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Novella Osteria offers a truly remarkable dining experience with "spectacular food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the homemade pasta and flavorful dishes like the pumpkin ravioli and pork shank. The restaurant boasts a "great wine list" and "amazing staff," making it a top choice for Italian cuisine in Central Ohio.

1,022 Reviews

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shelly
Columbus
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New winter menu and food was a ten. Tried the mushroom toast and shrimp and rice nerello appetizers, both very good. winter citrus salad was a pleasant surprise so light and palate cleansing. The osso bucco ravioli was light and perfect, chitarra Arabiatta was wonderful with a perfect tomato creamy sauce. Wine list has many excellent choices . Best Italian cuisine in Columbus area. Excellent service, never felt rushed.
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Christine
VIP
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great, but outstanding this time. Food, service, vibe - chef’s kiss.
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Lisa
Columbus
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First night of the winter tasting menu- all four of us tried a different dish and they were all off the charts delicious! Great service! Highly recommend!
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Alex
VIP
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time! The atmosphere and service was awesome and the food was even better. Their chicken piccata was the best I’ve ever had! Definitely will be returning.
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Christen
VIP
Columbus
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christopher was a wonderful, attentive and thoughtful sever. The food was spectacular. 10/10 dining experience!
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Don
VIP
Columbus
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another delicious meal at Novella! The chicken piccata was amazing. We always love the pork belly and the rigatoni and of course that delicious bread! The service is always wonderful and the bartenders are the best. One of our favorite restaurants.
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Lcrites
VIP
Columbus
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We ate there Christmas Eve. The food was wonderful as usual. Our server was not in the Christmas spirit to put it gently. She was short with my 84 year old mother, which was very unusual for service here. I expected much better especially Christmas Eve.
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Jennifer
VIP
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a party of 8 first-time diners and we all absolutely loved our food and our sever was so friendly and attentive. Drinks arrived promptly, food was coursed perfectly, abbd it was simply delicious.
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Jen
VIP
Columbus
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend the pumpkin ravioli with delicata squash. Silky with tons of flavor. The rigatoni with short rib ragú was also delicious.
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Anna
VIP
Columbus
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and atmosphere! We sat at the bar before our reservation and our experience was great from start to finish. The food is excellent quality- you can tell it is homemade. Would love to come back!
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FAQs

Novella Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 389-6698.

Novella Osteria is rated 4.8 stars by 1022 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861

Additional information

Area
Powell
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matthew Phelan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.novellaosteria.org/
Phone number
(614) 389-6698

Novella Osteria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pasta Tasting

Linguine Cacio e Pepe

Rigatoni

Orecchiette

Antipasti

Novella MeatballsUS$18.00

Shrimp & Rice NerelloUS$17.00

Mushroom Toast (V)US$16.00

Chef’s Salumi BoardUS$17.00

Pork Belly (GF)US$17.00

Insalata

Winter Citrus (GF,V)US$17.00

Novella Insalata (GF,V)US$10.00

Classic CaesarUS$10.00

Primi

RigatoniUS$31.00

Fettuccini VerdeUS$29.00

Linguine Cacio e Pepe (V)US$23.00

Sweet Potato Gnocchi (V)US$27.00

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$27.00

Treccioni alla VodkaUS$29.00

Cavatelli al Pomodoro (V)US$21.00

“Lamb Osso Bucco” RavioliUS$28.00

Chitarra ArrabbiataUS$33.00

Secondi

Pork Shank (GF)US$33.00

Market Fish* (GF)US$60.00

Chicken Piccata for Two (GF)US$60.00

Contorni

Fried Brussels Sprouts (GF,V)US$7.00

Polenta (GF,V)US$7.00

Additional BreadUS$1.00

Weekly Specials

Tuesday Pasta Tasting

Wednesday Lasagna NovellaUS$27.00

Thursday Lobster fra DiavoloUS$34.00

Friday Chicken MilaneseUS$28.00

Saturday Eggplant Parmesan (V)US$24.00

Sparkling

Prosecco Terra SerenaUS$45.00

Lambrusco Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena'US$50.00

Rosato Brut L’arcnetipo 'Susumante' MillesimatoUS$75.00

Franciacorta Grande Cuuee BellavistaUS$90.00

White Wines

Chardonnay 2023 Guise/ape CampagnolaUS$50.00

Pinot Grigio 2023 San Simone RondoverUS$52.00

Vermentino 2022 Gianni, Gagliardo 'Fallegro'US$55.00

Falanghina 2023 Monte Bernardi 'Il Raduno delle Streghe'US$55.00

Sauuignon Blanc 2023 Abbazia di NovacellaUS$60.00

Oruieto Classico (White Blend) 2022 Decugnano dei, BarbiUS$50.00

Pinot Bianco 2022 VisintiniUS$55.00

Greco di Tufo 2020 GaudiUS$60.00

Gewurztraminer 2021 Muri-GriesUS$65.00

Zibbibo (Orange) 2021 C05 'Zibbibo in Pithos'US$75.00

Garganega 2020 Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico SuperioreUS$86.00

Riesling 2021 G.D. VajraUS$90.00

Pinot Grigio (Orange) 2021 Radikon 'Sivi'US$90.00

Red Wines

Chiarei‘i‘o di Bardolino (Rose) 2023 Roccolo del LogoUS$48.00

Sangiouese 2022 Vecchia CantinaUS$48.00

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021 AtiliaUS$55.00

Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 Guiseppe CampagnolaUS$55.00

Schiaua 2023 RottensteinerUS$58.00

Nero d’Auola 2022 PetraioUS$48.00

Cannonau 2021 Argiolas 'Costera'US$55.00

Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 Fratelli AlessandriaUS$65.00

Barbara 2020 PalladinoUS$65.00

Chianti Classico 2019 RodanoUS$75.00

Vin Noble di Montepulciano 2018 Cantina del RediUS$78.00

Valpolicella Classico 2023 Rubinelli VajolUS$78.00

Pelauerga Picccolo 2023 Fratelli Alessandria 'Speziale'US$80.00

Super Tuscan 2022 Lucente, Tenuta LuceUS$80.00

Red Blend 2022 Alessandro Viola 'Note di Rosso'US$85.00

Nerello Mascalese 2016 Al-Cantara 'Un Bellissimo Novembre'US$90.00

Barbaresco 2019 Produttori del BarbarescoUS$105.00

Merlot/Pignolo 2021 Radikon 'RS'US$110.00