50 Best Italian Restaurants near Grandview Heights

“They have the most amazing gluten free Italian! Definitely will be back!“

“It's about the total caring, class, and commitment to restauranteering. Quality is in everything they do. Ishikowa, the Father of the Japanese Quality System, describes it the best, and is apropo: "To practice quality control is to develop, design, produce, and service a quality product that is most economical, most useful, and always satisfactory to the consumer." Basi Italia has elevated restauranteering to a high art.“

“A wonderful date night experience with attentive service, large portions and delicious food.“

“Thank you Caitlyn & Jade for a great experience and service, positive energy and cozy atmosphere) The food was delicious and fresh 10 from 10. Cocktails ? was nice and good balance ?I love Italian food and it was the best carbonara I ever had! Kind people, beautiful design and great hospitality. Highly recommend ??“

“Between the 5 of us we tried four different dishes and all were excellent (arrabbiata, chicken parm, ravioli and veal piccata). The tiramisu is likewise delicious. It was quite loud even at 8:45 pm (admittedly on a Friday), but the food was well worth it!“

“Dinning is A classic vibe with excellent homemade food from pasta to pizza and subs. Highly recommend 😎😎😎“

“Fine Italian dining, with an excellent, reasonably priced menu and gracious owners, Rick and Jackie. They have been a consistently high quality venue in Grandview Heights for 22 years!“

“My all time favorite pizza. Only thing I miss about Ohio.“

“The restaurant was clean and had a nice family atmosphere. All of the staff were friendly and attentive. The blackened chicken was delicious. The Gelato was equally delicious. I tested a few different flavors of gelato, then settled on the Lemon Cake and Mora. We will definitely visit again!“

“Delicious and affordable, with super friendly staff!“

“This is my newest fav spot in Columbus. We first went for my bday with our two little kids. We were nervous at first bringing them, but felt welcome and they ADORED their dishes. It was, until Speck graciously brought my a mini ice cream cone for my bday when all hell broke loose ? we were SO close! My husband and I knew we wanted to come back....solo, for a date. We made it happen quickly and I again basked in the culinary experience. Servers are attentive, the ambiance is moody yet delightful, feeling as if you walked into a NY spot. We sat at the chef's counter, which was cool to watch the action.
Twice I for the Fungi Pasta Dish... I would eat it every night if I could. The server recommended a Pinot Noir to pair with it and oh my gosh, he was right. Those little moments is what sets restaurants a part. His knowledge for the dish, even though he said he didn't like mushrooms but knew the two paired together brilliantly was like YES!! THIS IS AMAZING!
Oh, the tuna Crudo dish??? I had to stop myself from being awkward and moaning out loud. I will be dreaming of that dish and counting till the next time we go again.
Well done! We are foodies and it's been awhile since a place has really WOW'd us and I'm so so happy to have Speck in Cbus!“

“I’ve been going here for years! I even had my birthday dinner here this year. I would highly recommend Moretti’s!“

“The ambiance and food were second only to our fabulous server, Amy. I entertained a group of 8 clients and could not have asked for a better dining experience. We had a reservation for 5 and at the minute asked if we could change it to 9 and the Maitre Dee accommodated us with grace and professionalism. You must go to Martini Modern - they do not disappoint!“

“We did the 4-course meal and everything we were served was delicious. Our server was great. We will definitely be back.“

“Best sandwiches in Columbus! Massive sandwiches! Fresh quality ingredients, light fluffy tender focaccia, creamy cheese and savory pesto, cut with salty imported Italian meats. Definitely worth a visit.

Vibe is solid fresh Italian quality foods at a cafe.

Fyi parking is not great, recommend parking 1-2 blocks away.“

“Wedding Soup Saved Christmas. After a 3 year old sneezed right in my face 14 times during the CFP game, I felt that familiar tickle in my throat just 2 days before Christmas! We had 3 family functions, church, people staying with us, and cookies, candy and Chex-Mix to make! I ordered 2 quarts of the Italian Wedding soup on Christmas Eve, Eve and when I say I was miraculously healed, I mean it. I’ve managed to sneak in a bowl each day between the ham and cookies and I can confidently say “what cold?”. It was a Christmas miracle!! Thanks, Villa Nova!“

“We had never been there before and I was pretty happy we went. Our server Suzi was great and the young man who helped bring out the food - I watched him throughout the visit and he worked his butt off. The bread was to die for and the lasagna was very good - could have actually used another noodle or two. My friend got a dish with fettuccine with garlic cream sauce and steak on top. She said it was just as good as it looked. Mom said the chicken Parm was very good also - the chicken was very tender. Even the side salad was good. The only downside was it took a while to get our checks and finish the transaction. Overall, we were all very pleased. Will definitely go again!“

“Tables are in need of wipe down, floors are in need of sweeping but, Lobster bisque is delightful but can't see lobster chunks but it's in there.“

“My husband & I had the privilege of dining at Z Cucina in Dublin on Valentine’s Day. The concierge’s at the front were wonderful, and our most pleasant experience was not only they food, but our wonderful waiter, Benjamin. He is such a great host at one’s table, but has an expert knowledge of the menu. I will request him again!“

“We love the spaghetti & breadsticks.🍝 We do miss the caesar salads though.“

“We went there today { 2/14 ) As always great service. I have a fatal Dairy Allergy. So I always order Cherfs choice. I had the red Snapper. THE BEST FISH I HAVE EVER HAD. I even ate the skin ( which I never do ) Atmosphere as always was great even on a busy night!!!!!. Don't think about it, JUST GO“

“I buy pasta, sauce, coffee & desserts here and I’m never disappointed. My SIL is NJ Italian & a tough critic so I’m only going to serve him the best I can find. I recently tried PD’s gelato and I’m going to be eating this all summer. You can really taste the difference between grocery gelatos and the real thing.“

“Classic Italian Restaurant that has been around for decades.“

“Great place and food! I’ve been getting the Chefs Favorite w/chicken. Bomb every time! I prefer getting food here than getting Chipotle.“

“Had a filling and delicious meal! We planned our stops on a trip south and back so we could eat at Fazolis’ since there are none where we live. Wish they would expand north into New York State!“

“One of the best dining experiences ever.“

“Last year you showed up and showed out for my cousins wedding reception Hunter and tonight again for another cousins retirement dinner! Thank you“

“We were very impressed. Their Gluten free options were amazingly delicious, they took it seriously and everything was fresh, seasoned to perfection, and we will be going back. The portions were large, the presentation was immaculate, the wine and cocktail list was the stuff of dreams and legends. The restaurant was cozy and comfortable in a sexy Italian style. It could have come to life off the page of Conde Nast Traveler. Hidden jewel of Ohio worthy of the drive. The staff was professional and very welcoming. We loved it!“

“This place was amazing! I'm surprised it wasn't Packed! The food was flavourful and the portions were exceptional. When adding a protein I was honestly shocked and for the amount of food and how good it was the price wasn't bad AT All! The gentleman that took our order was so friendly and nice! It was clean and the Italian soda and teas were delicious and didn't taste overloaded with sugar or artificial like most places! My toddler LoVeD it there. If we didn't live two and a half hours away we would be eating there OFTEN. Loved it Thank you!“

“Fantastic food and service. Top notch - if your in Columbus this restaurant is a must.“

“I have never had a piada before and WOWWW IVE BEEN MISSING OUT. I am so happy to have discovered this place. I walked in and it was clean and full of customers. The menu board was easy to follow but after reading reviews I was already set on the BLT piada with hot chicken. I was helped my Kaylee who recommended I add a little pasta to the piada and she knew EXACTLY what the belly in my brain wanted. I added the hot chicken and it was love at first bite. It was surprisingly heavy but not too heavy on the belly. The only thing that disappoints me is knowing I need to return to Ashtabula where we dont have this available. I hope they open a location farther north because they would absolutely kill it. The staff was friendly and that's always a plus. If youre craving something flavorful with a bit of fresh veggies give this place a try (emphasis on FLAVOR). I'm so happy I skipped out on the chipotle and tried something new. I've only got 5 days in town and I'll be back at least one more time. Thank you again Kaylee & piada for the tasty experience and the kindness you shared.“

“Best Location Piada Location! Friendly Workers. Food always cooked Fresh!“

“Ciao! Catered our wedding of 110 guests, making a huge feat look simple. Our guests were served just as fast as any buffet style catering would have got their meals. The food was fantastic and the beautiful Ciao! truck gave the wedding the relaxed yet elegant vibe we were looking for.We served their standard menu but put the Alfredo and Parm on pasta verses a sandwich. We also had salads and bread to go with. All meals had good praises but it was the arancini that stole the show ??The crew put so much into our event and we are beyond thankful. For the rest of the night everyone raved on how good and unique the dinner was!! Highly recommend for any event or for a fun night out when they are around town. Thank you Ciao! team!!“

“We were just in here (leaving the lot as I type this) and I have to applaud the crew tonight. The food was hot and fresh with great taste. I also want to give a standing ovation to Emily who was running front cash and handled one of the most rude individuals I have ever encountered in food service. He was belittling, demanding, and arrogant from the start and she never once stopped smiling or offering him the best service.“

“Wow! On an overnight school bus trip from Centerville, Ohio, pizza and cheese curds were AWESOME!“

“The experience here blew me away. The chef/owner creates a new tasting menu everyday based on local, fresh ingredients. The pasta is home-made daily. Other ingredients are imported from Italy. The lamb ragu with pappardelle reminded me of Tuscany. The wine pairings were thoughtful and well done. Seating is very limited. Recommend booking in advance.“

“We ordered a meat lasagna and a make it yourself pizza and picked it up yesterday. Guys. Lemme tell ya. You can just tell it’s made with love. The pasta sauce is so fresh, it’s literally the best ricotta I’ve ever had, nice and cheesy all around and even the garlic butter and loaves of bread you get it really good! Haven’t done the pizza yet but I expect no less! Thanks so much!!!“

“This is one of the best pizza restaurant and Italian food restaurants I’ve been to since I moved from NYC to Columbus Ohio. The food is great and so is the atmosphere and the service. The best part is I live less than ten mins away from here.“

“Thank you for supporting Dublin Coffman Athletics Track and Field Team. You helped us raise much needed funds ! For any 5013c organizations wanting to do a restaurant night I highly recommend Piada Italian Street Food“

“The food is very good, but you're paying a price for the prime Dublin location and atmosphere. Service was fine, no issues at all there. Lively atmosphere even for a weeknight. I'd recommend a reservation. Free garages and street parking all around.“

“The ONLY place to get pizza from. Nicest guys in the world and piled on toppings! Professional, polite and LOCAL! Thanks a lot!“

“service was excellent and food was good“

“MOUTHWATERING. HOMEMADE AND AUTHENTIC. HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“This is my go-to for take out food. I love the Piadas and the fun drinks. The app is really nice, too. There’s a person who works the window in the evenings who is so kind. I appreciate that even though I’m picking up via a window that they are kind

I’ve ordered Piada for catering before and was impressed how much they cared about making sure I had safe gluten free options“

“I had ordered online delivery and the order was from this location. Everything came in our order but my create your own pasta had the wrong sauce put on it which I was not able to eat. I had called the restaurant and was told to hold for the manager. Alexander came to the phone very quickly and listened to what was going on. He apologized and I had asked to just be refunded for my pasta and still charged for the rest of my order since everything else was correct. He was able to instead give me a gift card to cover my create your own pasta. He said it could take around 30mins for the gift card to show in my email. He apologized again and we ended the call. A few minutes later he gave me a call back to let me know about an issue he was running into with getting the gift card to send and gave me another time frame. I received the gift card around an hour and an half later and found that he gave me more than what my pasta had cost. Very polite and communicated well! Side note… I have not had a great week and this customer service was excellent!“

“We had a table for 10. Food came out all at the same time. Everything was delicious. Wait staff checked in on us frequently and we were never without for more than a minute.

Kid-friendliness: They had a kids menu with crayons, lidded cup for my kid and an iPad type thing on the table with free games for kids which let us talk while he played a matching game.“

“Celebrated 20 days before my son and future daughter in law take the plunge everything was fantastic !“

“Everything we had was AMAZING!!! You gotta try it for yourself.“

“Last night was our first time at Tony’s and I will absolutely be back! The service there was so accommodating and friendly. Tony himself was our host! The man even helped someone with wheelchair needs by storing the chair and bringing it back out when they needed it and was so kind. Our waitress was so friendly and outgoing and was so accommodating when my husband needed plain noodles with no sauce for his marsala. Speaking of food we ordered the chicken Marsala and Tony’s Own Fettuccine and oh my god they were both mouthwatering. They both came with salad and my husband switched to a Cesar salad instead for an upcharge and it was soooo good. I loved the uniqueness to the house salad with the two garbanzo beans, one pasta salad noodle, olives, tomato and blue cheese. It was soooo good especially for someone who loves blue cheese. The Cesar salad was also so good. We also ordered an appetizer of the bruschetta and it had to be one of the best orders of bruschetta I’ve had in a long long time. The bread they used complimented the ingredients so well and really brought the flavors together. Tony’s own fettuccine is now hands down my favorite pasta I’ve ever had to date. The cream sauce was so so good and the crab used was melt in your mouth amazing along with the shrimp and scallops. The chicken marsala was incredible and the sauce was so savory and perfect. My husband and I will definitely be back soon!! If you haven’t tried Tony’s yet please do!“

“When are you guys going to come into this century and sign up with GrubHub or DoorDash? You'd definitely increase your profits. Driving to pick up food is old school, LOL!!“