KeKe and David are the peak of service. Couldn’t be happier. These super humans payed attention to my lone self whilst kicking butt with a full restaurant. Every night of my stay at the Westin I was stoked to see KeKe (oh my god forgive me for spelling if I’m wrong) and her knowledge of the bar. She is my peak of my stay in Columbus. Okay I had other good stuff but you should meet my friend KeKe!! Best service on this side of the….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LouieW
Food, wait staff were excellent. Cocktails took a while to get and the bar had very few customers. Had a party of 10, only customers in restaurant and they put our group in a small side room. Room had no atmosphere at all. Restaurant is fine for 1 or 2 people, not really staffed for convention attendees. Still would go back, food was really good!
Helly Shoes
We came early and started with drinks at the bar. They were delicious and priced appropriately. The bar staff needs fine dining training to improve the experience. For example, when one spills the drinks, which thankfully were filled to the brim, all over the stem and base, they should rinse them so patrons do not get sticky fingers. Also, refresh the napkin with each new beverage. The wings were equally pleasing. Served hot and well seasoned. Very flavorful without being all spice. Excellent. Then we moved to our table. We had a reservation for 645 and everyone else coming to the show at the theater also showed up. Our server appeared to be the only one in the entire restaurant. I felt bad for her and she kept apologizing. The kitchen was slammed and we waited 45 minutes for our meals. Our meals were served without silverware. I watched her run food to other tables while my chicken got cold. My potatoes were luke warm at best, but cruspy and well seasoned. My chicken was tough and dry. Over cooked, or perhaps sitting in the window too long. The marsala sauce was delicious though and the broccolini perfectly tender crisp. I wish they had enough help to do their best.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
McBean
Our server, David, had an engaging smile and no was timely without being overbearing. He offered recommendations when it appeared one of our choices might not be available. We truly enjoy the focaccia although last night's seemed a bit dry...
Joyce Wagner
Bar/restaurant inside the Westin Hotel. Limited menu. Didn't have much in the wine selection (some listed on menu were out). Waiter super nice! Very convenient to walk across hotel lobby to the Southern Theatre!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food was tasty but it made me and my wife sick afterwards for days. Hopefully they are following food sanitation protocols but it seems there could be some cross contamination happening and food borne illnesses thereof.
FrankB
1. The server provided decent but a bit slow service. He was always hurrying - walking fast to and from our table. When we asked for menu recommendations, he hurried through everything. 2. I'm not sure why they push their black rice arancini. It's just a jazzed-up fried ball of rice. 3. I paid $100 for a coke, one salad, one entrée, and two appetizers. That's too much. (My total cost was $120, since I Ieft a $20 tip.) 4. I had dinner there only because it was convenient to the concert that evening at the Southern Theatre, inside the Westin itself.
MichaelP
This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had recently. The waiter was practically antagonistic to us. I asked for an ice cube in my drink and he said it doesn't come that way. When I again asked he just walked away. Of course it came without the cube. He didn't want to bring fresh silverware when asked. Never stopped by once to check in or refill water. The chicken Marsala was tough as leather without any mushrooms and potatoes fries to death. Over priced, poor service and inedible food. Recommend others to pass on this restaurant. Too many other good restaurants in Columbus to spend you money.
Rainy
Chose Bar Cicchetti for its proximity to the Southern Theatre. Great cocktails. Food was good but not special. Service was friendly and competent. I liked that food runners wore gloves while serving
Hattie
Service was a little slow, but food was tasty(ciabatta, salads, salmon). Ambience was lacking compared to other Columbus restaurants we've frequented. Convenient dining prior to attending a jazz concert at The Southern Theater.
We dined here about a year ago when they just opened it. They were still working out some kinks with service then but overall it was OK. Last week we made a reservation to come again. Upon arrival, we waited at the entrance for 20 min. They had no host/hostess and the servers who walked by ignored us. Eventually several diners were waiting and there was chaos about who came first. We were eventually seated by an overworked server. Apparently they are understaffed there. It’s possible they had someone call in sick that night and this was only a one time thing but it gave me the feel that this is a common occurrence. The server did the best he could so I appreciate him. But to not have someone up front is inexcusable. I ordered the chicken thigh Marsala. It came out as chicken breast instead and it was the driest piece of chicken I’ve ever had. It was inedible. We ordered some cocktails and they were off quite a bit. Like the ingredients were not measured and just thrown in a hurry. Anyways Bar Cicchetti has unfortunately gone downhill fast. It was the first time in a long time that I considered leaving a restaurant because of the management of the place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michela Bertossa
We made a reservation, The staff did not acknowledge us for a while, and my husband had to chase one of the waiters down to tell him we were waiting to get a seat. Service is super slow.The quality of the menu varies greatly. Amazing focaccia and strozzapreti, but very dry chicken and unsavory bolognese. Overall it is definitely not worth the price!The waiter was gracious and nice, this review speaks mostly to the overall management of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
McBean
We love Bar Cicchetti! It is so convenient when we attend the CJO performances and the food options are wonderful. Our server was great and the minor changes we requested were followed to a T! We'll be back! Order the foccacio...you won't be disappointed!
JenniferA
We waited for 20 minutes before anyone acknowledged our party while we waited for a table. We ordered the burata, black rice arancini, rigatoni bolognese and 2 drinks. The food was not what we ordered or what is displayed online. The food quality is poor. The burrata tasted more like fresh mozzarella from Kroger and came with a Greek salad thrown on top. Nothing like what is pictured online. The black rice arancini was crispy but tasted like nothing. The rigatoni bolognese is supposed to come with “hand made” rigatoni. We got a bowl of oriechette that looked like slop and tasted like $27 Spaghetti-Os. The smoked drink was good. I got a lemoncello fig drink that was disgusting. We barely touched our food. Our server at no point asked if we liked the meal. We couldn't even get our water refilled. We also had to ask for our bill and waited another 30 minutes. I have been to a different Fabio restaurant in Chicago at Sienna Tavern which was an amazing experience. If this was my only experience at a Fabio restaurant - I would never go to another one. We left and got pizza. This was by far our worst dining experience in Columbus.
Nice
Overall, pleasantly surprised with the food. Pasta is homemade and dinners are made to order. Restaurant is understated and close to events downtown. We really enjoyed the flavors in the meatball appetizer, cioppiono, and pasta bolognese. Cioppiono had a delicious spicy, but not too spicy tomato broth. Only complaints were the bread was grilled texas toast and very basic, no fresh grated parm, and they were out of octopus, which is featured no the menu in several dishes. We would try it again.
KeKe and David are the peak of service. Couldn’t be happier. These super humans payed attention to my lone self whilst kicking butt with a full restaurant. Every night of my stay at the Westin I was stoked to see KeKe (oh my god forgive me for spelling if I’m wrong) and her knowledge of the bar. She is my peak of my stay in Columbus. Okay I had other good stuff but you should meet my friend KeKe!! Best service on this side of the….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, wait staff were excellent. Cocktails took a while to get and the bar had very few customers. Had a party of 10, only customers in restaurant and they put our group in a small side room. Room had no atmosphere at all. Restaurant is fine for 1 or 2 people, not really staffed for convention attendees. Still would go back, food was really good!
We came early and started with drinks at the bar. They were delicious and priced appropriately. The bar staff needs fine dining training to improve the experience. For example, when one spills the drinks, which thankfully were filled to the brim, all over the stem and base, they should rinse them so patrons do not get sticky fingers. Also, refresh the napkin with each new beverage. The wings were equally pleasing. Served hot and well seasoned. Very flavorful without being all spice. Excellent. Then we moved to our table. We had a reservation for 645 and everyone else coming to the show at the theater also showed up. Our server appeared to be the only one in the entire restaurant. I felt bad for her and she kept apologizing. The kitchen was slammed and we waited 45 minutes for our meals. Our meals were served without silverware. I watched her run food to other tables while my chicken got cold. My potatoes were luke warm at best, but cruspy and well seasoned. My chicken was tough and dry. Over cooked, or perhaps sitting in the window too long. The marsala sauce was delicious though and the broccolini perfectly tender crisp. I wish they had enough help to do their best.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Our server, David, had an engaging smile and no was timely without being overbearing. He offered recommendations when it appeared one of our choices might not be available. We truly enjoy the focaccia although last night's seemed a bit dry...
Bar/restaurant inside the Westin Hotel. Limited menu. Didn't have much in the wine selection (some listed on menu were out). Waiter super nice! Very convenient to walk across hotel lobby to the Southern Theatre!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food was tasty but it made me and my wife sick afterwards for days. Hopefully they are following food sanitation protocols but it seems there could be some cross contamination happening and food borne illnesses thereof.
1. The server provided decent but a bit slow service. He was always hurrying - walking fast to and from our table. When we asked for menu recommendations, he hurried through everything. 2. I'm not sure why they push their black rice arancini. It's just a jazzed-up fried ball of rice. 3. I paid $100 for a coke, one salad, one entrée, and two appetizers. That's too much. (My total cost was $120, since I Ieft a $20 tip.) 4. I had dinner there only because it was convenient to the concert that evening at the Southern Theatre, inside the Westin itself.
This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had recently. The waiter was practically antagonistic to us. I asked for an ice cube in my drink and he said it doesn't come that way. When I again asked he just walked away. Of course it came without the cube. He didn't want to bring fresh silverware when asked. Never stopped by once to check in or refill water. The chicken Marsala was tough as leather without any mushrooms and potatoes fries to death. Over priced, poor service and inedible food. Recommend others to pass on this restaurant. Too many other good restaurants in Columbus to spend you money.
Chose Bar Cicchetti for its proximity to the Southern Theatre. Great cocktails. Food was good but not special. Service was friendly and competent. I liked that food runners wore gloves while serving
Service was a little slow, but food was tasty(ciabatta, salads, salmon). Ambience was lacking compared to other Columbus restaurants we've frequented. Convenient dining prior to attending a jazz concert at The Southern Theater.
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We dined here about a year ago when they just opened it. They were still working out some kinks with service then but overall it was OK. Last week we made a reservation to come again. Upon arrival, we waited at the entrance for 20 min. They had no host/hostess and the servers who walked by ignored us. Eventually several diners were waiting and there was chaos about who came first. We were eventually seated by an overworked server. Apparently they are understaffed there. It’s possible they had someone call in sick that night and this was only a one time thing but it gave me the feel that this is a common occurrence. The server did the best he could so I appreciate him. But to not have someone up front is inexcusable. I ordered the chicken thigh Marsala. It came out as chicken breast instead and it was the driest piece of chicken I’ve ever had. It was inedible. We ordered some cocktails and they were off quite a bit. Like the ingredients were not measured and just thrown in a hurry. Anyways Bar Cicchetti has unfortunately gone downhill fast. It was the first time in a long time that I considered leaving a restaurant because of the management of the place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
We made a reservation, The staff did not acknowledge us for a while, and my husband had to chase one of the waiters down to tell him we were waiting to get a seat. Service is super slow.The quality of the menu varies greatly. Amazing focaccia and strozzapreti, but very dry chicken and unsavory bolognese. Overall it is definitely not worth the price!The waiter was gracious and nice, this review speaks mostly to the overall management of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
We love Bar Cicchetti! It is so convenient when we attend the CJO performances and the food options are wonderful. Our server was great and the minor changes we requested were followed to a T! We'll be back! Order the foccacio...you won't be disappointed!
We waited for 20 minutes before anyone acknowledged our party while we waited for a table. We ordered the burata, black rice arancini, rigatoni bolognese and 2 drinks. The food was not what we ordered or what is displayed online. The food quality is poor. The burrata tasted more like fresh mozzarella from Kroger and came with a Greek salad thrown on top. Nothing like what is pictured online. The black rice arancini was crispy but tasted like nothing. The rigatoni bolognese is supposed to come with “hand made” rigatoni. We got a bowl of oriechette that looked like slop and tasted like $27 Spaghetti-Os. The smoked drink was good. I got a lemoncello fig drink that was disgusting. We barely touched our food. Our server at no point asked if we liked the meal. We couldn't even get our water refilled. We also had to ask for our bill and waited another 30 minutes. I have been to a different Fabio restaurant in Chicago at Sienna Tavern which was an amazing experience. If this was my only experience at a Fabio restaurant - I would never go to another one. We left and got pizza. This was by far our worst dining experience in Columbus.
Overall, pleasantly surprised with the food. Pasta is homemade and dinners are made to order. Restaurant is understated and close to events downtown. We really enjoyed the flavors in the meatball appetizer, cioppiono, and pasta bolognese. Cioppiono had a delicious spicy, but not too spicy tomato broth. Only complaints were the bread was grilled texas toast and very basic, no fresh grated parm, and they were out of octopus, which is featured no the menu in several dishes. We would try it again.