Very very good service, excellent 3 course meal and appreciated the description of all menu offerings. Highly recommend, delicious limoncello spritzer and dessert. We will be going back soon as menu changes monthly. 5 Star đđđđđ
Becky Thomas Johnson
We did the 4-course meal and everything we were served was delicious. Our server was great. We will definitely be back.
P Carpenter
The bar chair is a little low compared to the booth height. Food was great. Nice to get away from Italian with an over use of tomato and cheese. Unique dishes. Parking stinks, but what are you going to do? Check it out!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Kelly Barger
Excellent flavor profile. I may not have loved every single course but they were all very authentic and unique. Iâm extremely picky about my Italian , this place was absolutely amazing! My only complaint is that itâs really small and most tables are right by the door so I did eat in my winter coat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Escobar Villegas
We were very excited to try Pelinoâs Pasta for my birthday dinner because we love the focacciaâs sandwiches and gelato of Piazza Pelino. However, we didnât love it. The food is good, but portions are small and dishes are expensive. We didnât think it was especially amazing and we left still hungry. The desserts were very good. We tried the Tiramisu, beautifully served in an espresso maker (Bialetti type) and the Amicizia Perfetta. Unfortunately, we donât think we will come back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sandi Evans
The entire experience was incredible. We all did the Pelino's Dinner but selected different items, as well as the wine pairings. The food was simply amazing and the wine pairings even better! A couple of our favs were the Caplaz alla Zucca Ferraresi (browned butter squash with sage pasta), the Cacio e Pepe, which they finish tableside in a round of parmesan, the Pistacchio e Burrata and the two desserts of Tiramisu and L'Amicizia Perfetta (amazing olive oil over pistacchio gelato paired with a flourless chocolate cake). Our servers were so well informed, it was a delight to ask a question!
I was very excited to finally try Pelinoâs! We really enjoyed the food â we started with the focaccia and both got the 4-course meal and wine. As others have mentioned, the portions are small but we were OK with more emphasis on food quality. Our server was very nice and attentive. One minor downside is it was very loud in the restaurant, but that seemed to calm down after awhile.
âŠ.Unfortunately, the overall experience was ruined for me when shortly before the 2-hour mark we were asked to leave. The hostess was as nice as you can be about that, but basically explained to us that they only reserve tables for 2 hours. That seems like a long time, but when you factor in drinks, starter, and four courses, it can take quite a long time (and at one point we were told the kitchen was behind so our pasta course was delayed â we were not bothered by that, but then donât later kick us out for taking too long!). At the time we were shooed out, we had just finished paying the bill and I had maybe one or two sips of wine left so it felt extremely unnecessary as we were pretty much on our way out. I looked at my watch once we were outside in the street and it was 2 hours + 1 minute after our reservation time. I also noticed that the table next to us had arrived before us and was still there after we were pushed out, so I suppose youâre just at the mercy of whether your specific table has been slated for someone else(?) Iâm not sure how the timeframe would work if you ordered the 7-course chef meal!
As others mentioned the price point is high so it was disappointing to end the experience with an eat-and-get-out vibe. Also ironically, it feels extremely un-Italian to rush people out of a restaurant.. :) I canât say I would never go back, but sadly itâs probably not going to be as high on my list based on this experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Victor Swartz
Authentic Italian from the host to the food! Food and drinks were superb. Portions were just right!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Made Focaccia, Wine Flight, Tiramisu
Grant Donnelly
This place is okay. I was excited to try it because people recommended it. There is a homemade pasta upscale vibe to this place which I appreciated and I thought some dishes were excellent and others not great.
We got 2 Pelinoâs dinners for $64/each which include an app, homemade pasta main pasta and dessert. This place doesnât have mains that are not pasta. It is a very wheat filled experience.
We also got the focaccia which was probably my favorite as well and they have a good alcohol list.
The appetizer bruschetta was quite good, we also got the soup which was extremely buttery and just okay.
The homemade pasta course was good but very small.
The main pasta dishes were a disappointment. The pastas were quite Al dente and the flavors were just not good. We got the buratta one and the one with anchovies and the anchovies pasta was just so overpowered by an anchovies flavor that wasnât good. The server asked how they were and we said not good and to her credit she offered to give us something else but we werenât really looking for more food, it just wasnât good.
The desserts were the star though. The tiramisu very good and creatively presented and the torte I thought was delicious.
Overall the vibe felt a little cold and drab inside. They have a lovely bar but no one sitting at it.
I may try this place one more time but I think generally I prefer Basi.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jake Klausner
I never do reviews but I had an incredible time here. Great service and even greater food. Youâll have an awesome time here.
We absolutely LOVED Pelino's Pasta! I'm sad it took me this long to finally try it. We were seated across from the bar and both sat on the same side of the high-top table. At first I thought it was odd, but the place is little and it was fun to watch the bartenders and look out at the restaurant. Alicia was our waitress and was absolutely fantastic. She gave us a tour of the dinner and wine menus and was such a pleasure. We got a bottle of the owner's favorite pinot grigio-esque wine - so good! And the food was incredible. We did the 4-course dinner and ordered different things - it was hard to choose and we wanted to try it all! The table-side cacio e pepe parmesan wheel was fun and is a permanent on their menu. They have a new menu every month, but our favorites of the October night included the Spaghetti e Zucca, Roselline con Mele, and the La Strega d'Autunno dessert. I will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madison Hernandez
When I tell you, this was the best meal I've ever had⊠The flavor profile was insane! Our server was great and really sold the experience. I will definitely be coming as often as possible to try their new menus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marco Navarra
Amici!!! Qui Si Mangia Bene!!! All the positive reviews are correct! All the negative reviews must be Olive Garden Diners. Fantastic food and service. Italian Maria Victoria was awesome as was the wonderful Emily!!! Well informed team and training!!! Best Cacio e Pepe outside of NYC and LA. I will definitely be back everytime I'm in Columbus! Grazie a tutti! A presto!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Nicholas Hood
I have come here on and off for years since their opening. What I can tell you is, it is assuredly a little Columbus gem. It is true that the portions are smaller and do not fit the âaverageâ for Columbus pricing, based on the whole of what you get. However that is the experience, a plethora of small plates of generally and sometimes impeccably prepared plates of Italian fusion, and high shelf classics. The ambience is truly one of the best, always buzzy and fun. Itâs a culinary experience with its flaws and advantages like anything else. Overall itâs as I said, a gem, that I will continue to attend and hope it stays! I count this in the Columbus top 5 for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Focaccia
Marco Navarra
Amici!!! Qui Si Mangia Bene!!!All the positive reviews are correct!All the negative reviews must be Olive Garden Diners. Fantastic food and service. Cacio e Pepe!!!
Very very good service, excellent 3 course meal and appreciated the description of all menu offerings. Highly recommend, delicious limoncello spritzer and dessert. We will be going back soon as menu changes monthly. 5 Star đđđđđ
We did the 4-course meal and everything we were served was delicious. Our server was great. We will definitely be back.
The bar chair is a little low compared to the booth height. Food was great. Nice to get away from Italian with an over use of tomato and cheese. Unique dishes. Parking stinks, but what are you going to do? Check it out!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Excellent flavor profile. I may not have loved every single course but they were all very authentic and unique. Iâm extremely picky about my Italian , this place was absolutely amazing! My only complaint is that itâs really small and most tables are right by the door so I did eat in my winter coat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were very excited to try Pelinoâs Pasta for my birthday dinner because we love the focacciaâs sandwiches and gelato of Piazza Pelino. However, we didnât love it. The food is good, but portions are small and dishes are expensive. We didnât think it was especially amazing and we left still hungry. The desserts were very good. We tried the Tiramisu, beautifully served in an espresso maker (Bialetti type) and the Amicizia Perfetta. Unfortunately, we donât think we will come back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The entire experience was incredible. We all did the Pelino's Dinner but selected different items, as well as the wine pairings. The food was simply amazing and the wine pairings even better! A couple of our favs were the Caplaz alla Zucca Ferraresi (browned butter squash with sage pasta), the Cacio e Pepe, which they finish tableside in a round of parmesan, the Pistacchio e Burrata and the two desserts of Tiramisu and L'Amicizia Perfetta (amazing olive oil over pistacchio gelato paired with a flourless chocolate cake). Our servers were so well informed, it was a delight to ask a question!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight, Chocolate Torte, Tiramisu
I was very excited to finally try Pelinoâs! We really enjoyed the food â we started with the focaccia and both got the 4-course meal and wine. As others have mentioned, the portions are small but we were OK with more emphasis on food quality. Our server was very nice and attentive. One minor downside is it was very loud in the restaurant, but that seemed to calm down after awhile.
âŠ.Unfortunately, the overall experience was ruined for me when shortly before the 2-hour mark we were asked to leave. The hostess was as nice as you can be about that, but basically explained to us that they only reserve tables for 2 hours. That seems like a long time, but when you factor in drinks, starter, and four courses, it can take quite a long time (and at one point we were told the kitchen was behind so our pasta course was delayed â we were not bothered by that, but then donât later kick us out for taking too long!). At the time we were shooed out, we had just finished paying the bill and I had maybe one or two sips of wine left so it felt extremely unnecessary as we were pretty much on our way out. I looked at my watch once we were outside in the street and it was 2 hours + 1 minute after our reservation time. I also noticed that the table next to us had arrived before us and was still there after we were pushed out, so I suppose youâre just at the mercy of whether your specific table has been slated for someone else(?) Iâm not sure how the timeframe would work if you ordered the 7-course chef meal!
As others mentioned the price point is high so it was disappointing to end the experience with an eat-and-get-out vibe. Also ironically, it feels extremely un-Italian to rush people out of a restaurant.. :) I canât say I would never go back, but sadly itâs probably not going to be as high on my list based on this experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Authentic Italian from the host to the food! Food and drinks were superb. Portions were just right!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Made Focaccia, Wine Flight, Tiramisu
This place is okay. I was excited to try it because people recommended it. There is a homemade pasta upscale vibe to this place which I appreciated and I thought some dishes were excellent and others not great.
We got 2 Pelinoâs dinners for $64/each which include an app, homemade pasta main pasta and dessert. This place doesnât have mains that are not pasta. It is a very wheat filled experience.
We also got the focaccia which was probably my favorite as well and they have a good alcohol list.
The appetizer bruschetta was quite good, we also got the soup which was extremely buttery and just okay.
The homemade pasta course was good but very small.
The main pasta dishes were a disappointment. The pastas were quite Al dente and the flavors were just not good. We got the buratta one and the one with anchovies and the anchovies pasta was just so overpowered by an anchovies flavor that wasnât good. The server asked how they were and we said not good and to her credit she offered to give us something else but we werenât really looking for more food, it just wasnât good.
The desserts were the star though. The tiramisu very good and creatively presented and the torte I thought was delicious.
Overall the vibe felt a little cold and drab inside. They have a lovely bar but no one sitting at it.
I may try this place one more time but I think generally I prefer Basi.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I never do reviews but I had an incredible time here. Great service and even greater food. Youâll have an awesome time here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We absolutely LOVED Pelino's Pasta! I'm sad it took me this long to finally try it. We were seated across from the bar and both sat on the same side of the high-top table. At first I thought it was odd, but the place is little and it was fun to watch the bartenders and look out at the restaurant. Alicia was our waitress and was absolutely fantastic. She gave us a tour of the dinner and wine menus and was such a pleasure. We got a bottle of the owner's favorite pinot grigio-esque wine - so good! And the food was incredible. We did the 4-course dinner and ordered different things - it was hard to choose and we wanted to try it all! The table-side cacio e pepe parmesan wheel was fun and is a permanent on their menu. They have a new menu every month, but our favorites of the October night included the Spaghetti e Zucca, Roselline con Mele, and the La Strega d'Autunno dessert. I will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When I tell you, this was the best meal I've ever had⊠The flavor profile was insane! Our server was great and really sold the experience. I will definitely be coming as often as possible to try their new menus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amici!!! Qui Si Mangia Bene!!!
All the positive reviews are correct!
All the negative reviews must be Olive Garden Diners. Fantastic food and service. Italian Maria Victoria was awesome as was the wonderful Emily!!! Well informed team and training!!!
Best Cacio e Pepe outside of NYC and LA.
I will definitely be back everytime I'm in Columbus! Grazie a tutti! A presto!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
I have come here on and off for years since their opening. What I can tell you is, it is assuredly a little Columbus gem. It is true that the portions are smaller and do not fit the âaverageâ for Columbus pricing, based on the whole of what you get. However that is the experience, a plethora of small plates of generally and sometimes impeccably prepared plates of Italian fusion, and high shelf classics. The ambience is truly one of the best, always buzzy and fun. Itâs a culinary experience with its flaws and advantages like anything else. Overall itâs as I said, a gem, that I will continue to attend and hope it stays! I count this in the Columbus top 5 for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Focaccia
Amici!!! Qui Si Mangia Bene!!!All the positive reviews are correct!All the negative reviews must be Olive Garden Diners. Fantastic food and service. Cacio e Pepe!!!
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