Our recent dinner experience at Tony's left much to be desired. The service was subpar, with our server displaying incompetence in basic tasks like opening a wine bottle. Furthermore, spills from our pasta dish were left unattended on the floor, contributing to a messy dining environment. Despite the restaurant not being busy, the pace of service was extremely slow, leading to a premature finish of our wine before the entrees arrived.Attempting to provide feedback to the owner proved disappointing, as he exhibited a dismissive and cocky attitude. While he offered complimentary dessert and a future bottle of wine as a gesture of goodwill, it wasn't enough to offset the overall disappointing experience.One shining aspect was the service provided by Jen, who demonstrated professionalism and competence. If she were in a managerial or ownership role, the dining experience might have been vastly improved.In summary, Tony's falls short of expectations due to poor service and a lackluster response to feedback. Unless significant improvements are made, I won't be returning anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Cait
Simple, old school, Italian restaurant in German Village area. First time dining in, but previously had enjoyed their carry out. Attentive service, generous portions, and overall very good food! Cocktails are on the small side, but appropriately priced for the portion. Limited wine menu compared to other comparable restaurants in the Columbus area. Our server so very kind and knowledgeable and we left (beyond) full and happy with our choice to dine here. We will be back! Also they do have some parking behind the building which is nice for this part of town.
Lourl Wilt
I won't say when but not long ago I worked there for two days and having been in the business several decades I have never seen anything like it. Not one item is made fresh, absolutely everything with the exception of sauce comes frozen every stuffed pasta frozen. The rudeness of owner and nastiness of kitchen I have never worked anywhere less than 5 years this was bad I had to walk.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Phillip Sedlon
Very nice surprise when we went here. The prices are very reasonable and the food was very good. Reminded me of our trip to Rome last year.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Meatballs, Italian House, Sausage & Peppers, House Salad
Cadence Hitchcock
Owner is extremely rude to employees I watched with my own eyes him scream at them. Overall nasty atmosphere . The severs are wonderful Tony’s restaurant doesn’t deserve to work in such a bad atmosphere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Radar
We always find ourselves talking about the wonderful food and dining experience at Tony's ! Service food drinks and atmosphere delightful! Thanks again for a special night.??
Gary Mahone
Excellent service given from Robin for my mothers 79th Birthday ~ Our party of 5 enjoyed a wonderful authentic Italian dining experience ~ I will gladly recommend Tony’s to all my friends, relatives & co-workers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Herder
Very, very disappointed. We ate here while visiting from Florida after reading the reviews. It was a special night for us. I ordered the grouper special as it sounded so good. It was anything but! Grouper is a mild fish, this fish was dry and very fishy to the point I gagged. I literally took two bites and sent it back. They did not offer to replace it or offer any other food, I ended up eating my fiancés meal. When we got the check, they still charged $28 for a meal I did not eat. The waitress even told the owner, who did nothing!! I would expect way more for a $117 tab.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jack Melvin
Fun place, great service. Food was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
edl
Great atmosphere, service, everyone is so friendly. And the food is amazing.
As a Sicilian, this was some of the better Italian food I’ve gotten to try at a restaurant. Great service too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Meatballs, Cannoli
William J Hartmann
Great food and reasonable
AmandaH
Very, very disappointed. We ate here while visiting from Florida after reading the reviews. It was a special night for us. I ordered the grouper special as it sounded so good. It was anything but! Grouper is a mild fish, this fish was dry and very fishy to the point I gagged. I literally took two bites and sent it back. They did not offer to replace it or offer any other food, I ended up eating my fiancés meal. When we got the check, they still charged $28 for a meal I did not eat. The waitress even told the owner, who did nothing!! I would expect way more for a $117 tab.
Brian Tschuor
Love Tony's when I'm in Columbus. The food is amazing! The veal piccata was really really good. Service was great. Great atmosphere for a date night, or just a nice meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia Dite Sirni
Tony’s is like walking into a family party at your Nonna’s. The lounge has a couch and coffee table up against the bar and you feel like you’re home. The food is old school, solid, comfort Italian. The staff is fantastic. Each one is nicer and more attentive than the next. I’ve eaten here numerous times and the host is a quintessential gentleman. He pulls my chair out and waves my husband to his seat. The home made pastas are great. I have so many favorites that I just keep on coming back. It reminds me of the little restaurants in New York where you can just stay and eat and feel satiated. Delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Madona, Lasagna, Italian House, Garlic Bread, Italian Wedding Soup, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Cannoli, Lobster Ravioli, Tiramisu
Our recent dinner experience at Tony's left much to be desired. The service was subpar, with our server displaying incompetence in basic tasks like opening a wine bottle. Furthermore, spills from our pasta dish were left unattended on the floor, contributing to a messy dining environment. Despite the restaurant not being busy, the pace of service was extremely slow, leading to a premature finish of our wine before the entrees arrived.Attempting to provide feedback to the owner proved disappointing, as he exhibited a dismissive and cocky attitude. While he offered complimentary dessert and a future bottle of wine as a gesture of goodwill, it wasn't enough to offset the overall disappointing experience.One shining aspect was the service provided by Jen, who demonstrated professionalism and competence. If she were in a managerial or ownership role, the dining experience might have been vastly improved.In summary, Tony's falls short of expectations due to poor service and a lackluster response to feedback. Unless significant improvements are made, I won't be returning anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Simple, old school, Italian restaurant in German Village area. First time dining in, but previously had enjoyed their carry out. Attentive service, generous portions, and overall very good food! Cocktails are on the small side, but appropriately priced for the portion. Limited wine menu compared to other comparable restaurants in the Columbus area. Our server so very kind and knowledgeable and we left (beyond) full and happy with our choice to dine here. We will be back! Also they do have some parking behind the building which is nice for this part of town.
I won't say when but not long ago I worked there for two days and having been in the business several decades I have never seen anything like it. Not one item is made fresh, absolutely everything with the exception of sauce comes frozen every stuffed pasta frozen. The rudeness of owner and nastiness of kitchen I have never worked anywhere less than 5 years this was bad I had to walk.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Very nice surprise when we went here. The prices are very reasonable and the food was very good. Reminded me of our trip to Rome last year.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Meatballs, Italian House, Sausage & Peppers, House Salad
Owner is extremely rude to employees I watched with my own eyes him scream at them. Overall nasty atmosphere . The severs are wonderful Tony’s restaurant doesn’t deserve to work in such a bad atmosphere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
We always find ourselves talking about the wonderful food and dining experience at Tony's ! Service food drinks and atmosphere delightful! Thanks again for a special night.??
Excellent service given from Robin for my mothers 79th Birthday ~ Our party of 5 enjoyed a wonderful authentic Italian dining experience ~ I will gladly recommend Tony’s to all my friends, relatives & co-workers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very, very disappointed. We ate here while visiting from Florida after reading the reviews. It was a special night for us. I ordered the grouper special as it sounded so good. It was anything but! Grouper is a mild fish, this fish was dry and very fishy to the point I gagged. I literally took two bites and sent it back. They did not offer to replace it or offer any other food, I ended up eating my fiancés meal. When we got the check, they still charged $28 for a meal I did not eat. The waitress even told the owner, who did nothing!! I would expect way more for a $117 tab.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Fun place, great service. Food was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great atmosphere, service, everyone is so friendly. And the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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As a Sicilian, this was some of the better Italian food I’ve gotten to try at a restaurant. Great service too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Meatballs, Cannoli
Great food and reasonable
Very, very disappointed. We ate here while visiting from Florida after reading the reviews. It was a special night for us. I ordered the grouper special as it sounded so good. It was anything but! Grouper is a mild fish, this fish was dry and very fishy to the point I gagged. I literally took two bites and sent it back. They did not offer to replace it or offer any other food, I ended up eating my fiancés meal. When we got the check, they still charged $28 for a meal I did not eat. The waitress even told the owner, who did nothing!! I would expect way more for a $117 tab.
Love Tony's when I'm in Columbus. The food is amazing! The veal piccata was really really good. Service was great. Great atmosphere for a date night, or just a nice meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony’s is like walking into a family party at your Nonna’s. The lounge has a couch and coffee table up against the bar and you feel like you’re home. The food is old school, solid, comfort Italian. The staff is fantastic. Each one is nicer and more attentive than the next. I’ve eaten here numerous times and the host is a quintessential gentleman. He pulls my chair out and waves my husband to his seat. The home made pastas are great. I have so many favorites that I just keep on coming back. It reminds me of the little restaurants in New York where you can just stay and eat and feel satiated. Delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Madona, Lasagna, Italian House, Garlic Bread, Italian Wedding Soup, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Cannoli, Lobster Ravioli, Tiramisu