50 Best Italian Restaurants near Grove City

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

“Customer Service was 5 stars!! The staff including manager made my day! Every staff member was so nice. The manager noticed I hadn't been there before (seemed he recognized other customers) he offered me items to try for free. The food was great place was clean and by far some of the best customer service I've experienced! Will difently be back“

“Jose was absolutely amazing. From being so kind and happy to be our server to even coming out and checking on me after my baby kept crying and I was unable to eat from having to go outside. Even offered to hold my baby at the table next to me so I could eat. This made experience made me feel so welcome and not like I was a nuisance. You have a real one on your waitstaff. Thank you so much for being so kind ❤️🤗“

“best pizza ever i wish they would bring me 2 large pep and cheese and one with banana peppers and mushrooms 234 school st williamsport ohio 20 dollar tip“

“it's a beautiful venue. The food is good. The service was moderate. All of our drinks did not come out at the same time. Some of our food was not cooked to order and had to be sent back. we were given some misinformation about some of the items on the menu, which we only found out because one of our party knew someone who works there. “

“The atmosphere was fantastic! The staff was absolutely wonderful! The food was beyond fantastic!!! Highly, highly, highly recommend!!!“

“​Cento delivered five-star perfection for our special staff dinner. The entire experience, food, service, and ambiance was truly spectacular, exceeding every expectation. ​The ambiance was warm and sophisticated, setting a superb stage for the evening. The food was a demonstration of culinary mastery; every dish was executed with precision and delighted the palate. ​Above all, the service was exceptional. Our server, Luke, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, charming, and anticipated our every need, greatly enhancing our dining experience. ​We must also give a major shout-out to the sommelier. She was highly personable and knowledgeable, guiding us to a fantastic wine selection that complemented our meal perfectly. ​Cento is the ideal destination for guaranteed excellence. We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate and show our team our appreciation. So good!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Can’t say enough good things about our first visit to this wonderful place. What a gem ! Atmosphere is stylish, warm and friendly. Service was experienced and very nice. House wine perfect. Complimentary fresh focaccia bread scrumptious. Salad was excellent. Chicken Parmesan outstanding. Tiramisu was so worth the calories. Can’t wait to get back there asap! Compliments to the chefs working hard in the kitchen.“

“When we come to downtown Columbus, we always eat here. The food is great, prices are reasonable, drinks are good, and there's a great vibe. Our sever Saturday night was amazing I regret I cannot remember his name but he was outstanding!!“

“From the moment we walked in, we felt like welcomed guests rather than customers. The atmosphere transported us straight to Italy, with a warmth and authenticity that set the stage for what became an extraordinary evening. Each course felt like a carefully wrapped gift, designed with intention and presented with artistry. The flavors carried unexpected complexities—layers that unfolded in ways you rarely find in restaurants around here. Every bite told a story, both comforting and refined, and left us excited for what would come next. This wasn’t just dinner—it was an experience. One that lingered long after the last course, reminding us how exceptional dining can be when passion and craft meet. Truly unforgettable. We added the 4 course wine pairing with the Pelino’s Dinner. We ended the experience with espresso, which was better than any espresso we’ve ever had (even the 3 times we’ve been to Italy). Truly a special night.“

“I never really leave reviews like this but this meal was really good! Yes it is about $44 for two sandwiches and two drinks but I think the quality is there. Also the sandwiches are pretty big, like you can only finish that in one sitting if you are pretty hungry! So you get your moneys worth. They are served cold(?)/room temp but honestly for the sandwiches me and my boyfriend got, they were best served that way, I don’t think I would’ve liked it warm. The gelato was out of this world and definitely much better than the gelato I had in Cleveland’s Little Italy- I felt like this was much more authentic. Love love love this place.“

“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!!“

“It's been a while since we've been to The Rossi and we are so glad we dined there yesterday. First, they have one heck of a Happy Hour both for their food and beverage offerings were fantastic, I mean how often do you see French 75s and Palomas on a Happy Hour menu. Second, their staff, front of the house, bartenders and servers all have the impeccable timing as far as knowing when to check-in which made the whole experience relaxing & leaving us truly happy! Finally, the restaurant itself has character in a good way... the rays of sunlight dancing thru the windows and the sparkle off of the lighting fixtures leaves patrons with the impression the owners of this bar care about the ambience! We'll be back for sure!“

“My family visited the La Baia food truck during the Pumpkin Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus. No kidding, this was the best pizza I’ve ever had! The dough is amazing, the flavor of the sauce..just plain delicious. All of the ingredients are fresh and everything is prepared on site. I highly recommend. Be advised that since all of this is prepared at time of order that there is at least a 30 minute wait for your food to be prepared and oven fired cooked. Definitely worth the wait! The staff is very friendly and courteous as well. La Baia - Please consider looking up Knox Foodies on FB. (Ann is the page admin ) Tho we just had our annual food truck festival, we would love to see you in our town at that event, or other events that are held throughout the year. I know the witches walk is coming up, if there is still time to sign up for that. Keep up the good work and I hope to be able to dine with you again soon.“

“Took my mother there for her birthday last Saturday evening and I just love the service and the food. Our server was outstanding and was very attentive to our needs. He was very knowledgeable about the menu as well and was able to recommend good options for us to choose from. My mother was quite late to the restaurant, but he always assured me that it was no rush and had a great attitude. They even let us stay a bit past the 10pm closing time without rushing us out the door.

I had been here once before, and the food was consistently delicious both times I went. The fresh-baked focaccia is a must-try for all newcomers, and the broccolini we tried was also spectacular. The pasta was delicious (I ordered the pumpkin filled bowties) but I found the portions a little lacking (in contrast to the sausage ragu I ordered in my previous visit which was heaping). Do note that depending on the pasta dish, you will get either a hefty portion or a very small portion so make sure to ask the server for details before ordering.

The cocktails are interesting and quite nice as well, so this is a great spot to get some drinks and a light appetizer to kickstart a night on the town.

My only gripe with that night I had was that I had mentioned multiple times (In the reservation) and to the server that this was a birthday celebration. The server noted that they would bring out a little dessert for us, but it never came (though this was probably in part due to my mother being quite late and perhaps maybe the server had forgotten, we are all human after all)

Regarding the atmosphere: Some other reviewers have mentioned a clash in the dark-lit room and the clothes of the staff, and I can see those as legitimate critiques. The dining room isn't really that spacious and the design on the walls is very minimalist. The menus and the servers' aprons match (flowers) which was very cute, but there are little rips and scuffs on the pillars near the back of the dining room which kind of seems a bit unprofessional. Overall, a great experience and phenomenal food, would certainly come back for a quick bite or for a more formal occasion without thinking twice.“

“This is a hopping place, food was good, cocktails were great but you want to know what was really cool…the staff.

We sat at the bar and I witnessed the most amazing thing. All the staff worked SEAMLESSLY as a team. Any server who came to get drinks at the bar also served dinners, bussed, prepped, stocked. This was a machine of efficiency and I could only hope replicate that at my own restaurant. Kudos to those who trained and came up with this super efficient system. You’re the real MVP 🙌 #amazingstaff“

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

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

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

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“I ordered catering for our office and I can’t say enough about how amazing the food and service was. The person who delivered our food was so nice and extremely professional as she did the set up. The food was exactly as ordered and was perfect. Thank you, Olive Garden.“

“Our waitress Kendra was amazing! The food and drinks were fabulous! Our extremely picky child said they have the best pizza she’s ever had. We had to order an entire pizza to go! Thanks for a great time! We will absolutely be back!“

“MOUTHWATERING. HOMEMADE AND AUTHENTIC. HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“service was excellent and food was good“

“Ordered online and the delivery was missing a meal. I called and was immediately given to a manager, who apologized and my entire order (not just the missing meal that I asked about) was credited back to my card immediately. Mistakes happen, but how a place responds is what matters. They will continue to have my business. Food that did arrive was also very tasty.“

“This place really does have delicious food. Even the shrimp we ordered were perfectly cooked. We hadn't ordered from there before, but I'm glad we finally did. Highly recommended. Edit: Order from there and pick it up. Don't order it through a service if you can help it.“

“If we went off of the reviews we would have never went! The food was absolutely incredible, far surpassed our expectations. The service was a little rocky at the beginning but definitely recovered throughout the meal! We sat at the bar! Must get appetizer is the garlic bread! You will not be disappointed! The tomahawk steak was so tender and juicy! Couldn’t say enough good things about all the food!“

“This is gotta be hands down. The best pizza and salad in Columbus period“

“Someone recently mentioned this place in a pizza group on FB. I decided to try it today & I'm glad I did. Probably the best non-deep dish pizza in Columbus. The prices were good as well. There's also plenty of nearby parking.“

“The food is great - we’ve tried most of their pizzas and the antipasti salad is to die for. Unfortunately I can’t speak as highly about the staff. On several occasions, usually on Sundays when they close at 7, I’ve gotten my food close to 7 but NEVER after 7. I’ve placed orders for pick-up at 6:45 and if I wasn’t there at 6:45 on the dot I’ve been called being harassed to get my food because they close at 7. Today I went in at 6:50 and they had already put everything away, taken out the trash, and sanitized everything and gave me lip about wanting to place my order (1 pizza and 1 salad). They proceeded to loudly complain to each other while making my order. Closing at 7 means you stop taking customers at 7 - not that staff gets to walk out the door and lock it behind them at 7.“

“Had a delicious dinner. Service was prompt and extremely friendly!! All of the food was fantastic!“

“Mama Mimi’s is the absolute best pizza in town. Baking the pizza is super fast and guarantees pizzas are served hot and fresh every time. I’ve been getting mama Mimi’s since I was a kid and hope to continue to pass down the tradition. Highly recommend!“

“From the moment we walked in, we felt like welcomed guests rather than customers. The atmosphere transported us straight to Italy, with a warmth and authenticity that set the stage for what became an extraordinary evening. Each course felt like a carefully wrapped gift, designed with intention and presented with artistry. The flavors carried unexpected complexities—layers that unfolded in ways you rarely find in restaurants around here. Every bite told a story, both comforting and refined, and left us excited for what would come next. This wasn’t just dinner—it was an experience. One that lingered long after the last course, reminding us how exceptional dining can be when passion and craft meet. Truly unforgettable. We added the 4 course wine pairing with the Pelino’s Dinner. We ended the experience with espresso, which was better than any espresso we’ve ever had (even the 3 times we’ve been to Italy). Truly a special night.“

“Excellent food, excellent and attentive service, moving to the head of our list of favorite restaurants in town.“

“Food and service great! My husband and I split a salad to start and it was a surprise $3 up charge. It’s not mor salad, it’s 30% more to split it onto two plates. Our service said the menu listed that, but I checked and it did not. Just eat off the same plate if you want to share anything.“

“Tyler served our large group of 14 ladies tonight extremely well! He was polite, kind, and very thorough. He did an amazing job and I would highly recommend Buca, its food, and Tyler to serve you!“

“Food is always tasty and enjoyable! We ❤️ the Make It Good Fish Sanswich 😉“

“Dave helped us put together a small, simple, and delicious welcome breakfast and lunch for a company fishing excursion in June; all on very short notice. He was easy to work with - quick responses, professional and everything was delivered complete and on time. The cookies and potato salad were an especially big hit 😋“

“Calzone DeFUKINlicious! 😋“

“Great food, always hot and cooked properly. The subs always have a nice crispiness to the outer bun and their barbecue chicken pizza are delicious.“

“Always loved eating DiCarlo's pizza in Wheeling, WV. Saw this DiCarlo's and had to have some and see if it was just as delicious, and as I thought, it was so good. Every bite was crunchy, with that taste of fresh cheese all over the warm sauce. While there I read that the pepperoni comes from Columbus. Definitely recommended stopping in for some on your lunch hour or take a cold pizza to bake at home.“

“Very nice menu -we had a hard time deciding. The specialty popcorn is a fun selection and so good. We had flatbreads, crab-cakes, shrimp mac & cheese, tomato basil soup, meatballs. Excellent wine choices. Will definitely be going back. “

“I am a delivery driver for door dash. King’s pizza is my absolute favorite place to pick up food and deliver from! The guys that work there are always fast and pleasant. They always ask how I’m doing and tell me to have a good night and be safe. No matter how busy they are they always take time to Say hello and make sure everything is taken care of! They treat their door dash drivers better than any of the hundreds of restaurants I’ve been to!!! Kudos to them 💞“

“pizza is very good service is great“