40 Best Italian Restaurants near Groveport

“I always enjoy Little Italy, the food is always good and decently priced.
I am only giving 4 stars because I went with my whole family. 9 people. And my older mother in law paid the bill.
Mom realized the next morning that the bill she paid was not even ours! She paid like $160 plus a tip that was over $30. Turns out our actual bill was only $110 and so our tip would have been significantly less as well.
It took several calls and a few days wait but a manager DID refund the difference. But overall I'm disappointed that could've even happened. The orders weren't even similar.“

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

“Overall our experience here was fantastic. Our server was excellent (I wish I could remember her name but I'm terrible with names), most of the food was incredible and the ambiance was so lovely. For appetizers we did the focaccia and tomato bread, bruschetta, arancini, and ricotta spread - these were all amazing. We also did a Caesar salad and it was the best I've ever had. It had house made dressing with a hint of lemon, so refreshing and delicious. Our mains were good, but they were not outstanding or incredible. The lasagna rotolo was soft and the sauce was flavorful, however the dish was not very filling as it did not have much meat. If you order this know that it doesn't come prepared as a traditional lasagna, in my opinion Valentina's lasagna is far superior to this dish and we would not order it again. The bolognese was very meat filled however it was very salty which I dislike, not a bad dish but not my preference. We also tried a special dish of the night which was a truffle pasta with mushrooms and it came with a hefty price tag but was delectable and worth it in our opinion. This was our favorite main dish. We ordered dessert to go and Nutella gelato to eat in the restaurant. The gelato was the worse I've ever tasted, it was gritty and had an almond flavor as opposed to hazelnut. We could not eat it and the server removed it from our bill. The tiramisu was great as was the panna cotta. I also tried an amaretto sour with house made sour mix, this drink was delicious and definitely an elevated version of this cocktail. The wait staff was so quick to refill our water, remove dirty dishes and bring out our next dishes. Again, overall our experience here was fantastic but I would try different main dishes next time or stick to appetizers and drinks!“

“Very good pizza! Friendly, clean, and quick service. We highly recommend!“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“Easily the most personable experience I’ve had with their customer service. Food was even better & restaurant environment was superb! Will definitely be back often & will tell my family and friends about this restaurant & their excellent & kind customer service!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I brought 14 travelers in on a bus trip with 1018 Travels this morning. Called last minute and we had a beautiful table set for us when we got there. The food was amazing but the server was so sweet! We asked about the history and he answered . What a great place, will be back for sure“

“been going here my whole life. owners are fantastic, staff and service is great. would recommend any item on the menu.“

“Easily the most personable experience I’ve had with their customer service. Food was even better & restaurant environment was superb! Will definitely be back often & will tell my family and friends about this restaurant & their excellent & kind customer service!“

“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“

“First time having Piada. I’m not big on trying food im not familiar with but tied off the same ol stuff. Since this was my first time I decided to grab the kids meatball with penne noodles, marinara and garlic dough. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. Where have I been all my life?! I could eat this all day, everyday!! Sorry, Piada it has taken me this long to meet you, you forever now have a friend ❤️“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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 love Fazoli's, I think of it like the fast food version of the Olive Garden. The carbonara is really good., switch out for penne. I didn't think I liked cheesecake until I ate the triple chocolate cheesecake. I'm sort of craving it now.“

“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!“

“We arrived around 9pm. They close at 10, so I wasn't expecting top notch service, and that's a good thing. We were just going to sit at the bar. When we sat down, the bar tender very agitatedly looked at his watch and then back at us. So we were like, uh is it ok we sit here? The hostess said it was fine. And he's like, well I was just closing before you sat down. So we were like ok we'll just go get a table instead. At the table there was this persistent smell of egg. I couldn't figure it out until I realized it was coming from the plates. Gross. Waited forever for a box to go home.“

“I dined here for the first time yesterday and order the Fettuccine Alfredo w/chicken and a Caesar salad…both were absolutely delicious, the flavor was amazing and so was the Moscato wine which had the perfect amount of sweetness that I like! The breadsticks were amazing, they melt in your mouth. My server Aaron, was excellent, great personality with a wonderful sense of humor! I will definitely be back and will be making Milanos a regular place to have dinner! If you’ve never been here, I totally recommend giving Milano’s a try!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Wonderful establishment. Wonderful staff. Delicious pizza. Anyone who says otherwise are clowns…“

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

“Great pizza and wings! Highly recommend!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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 😋“

“The best place to go for sports and good wings and pizza. The greatest service“

“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.“

“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.“

“they been around for a very long time and there a family owned community pizza shop.“

“We are regulars of this establishment. The pizza is absolutely the best pizza. The subs are okay. However the only thing I don't like about it is no discounts or minimal discounts especially to regular consumers like we are okay but nonetheless the pizza is great“

“I had been looking for a great pizza place since moving back to Ohio 11 years ago. I had settled on Marcos because when they 1st opened, it was wonderful. I guess they’ve become complacent, or they have so much turnover, that they can’t provide good service anymore. I don’t know what has happened to this place. I have stopped patronizing the restaurant because of messed up orders, pizza boxes stuck to the toppings, and just a general lack of attention to detail. The app is way too unreliable, and you miss out on half of your rewards. When I did order, it was always for delivery. I’m my wife’s caregiver, and we don’t go out much anymore.“

“My Girlfriends order was completely wrong ordered pizza, bbq wings, & a 2-liter of Sprite. missed the wings yet put the bbq sauce on a cheese pizza, had to go back in and get my girlfriends wings order separately 25 more minutes of wait time.
Cierra the manager was super sweet and replaced everything with a credit. Bbq cheese pizza, was not my Girlfriend's thing, I tried a wing and they were pretty dang'on good.
Cierra showed great professionalism in making it right. We're going to try a veggie pizza next weekend. Thanks ya'll. Shout out to Cierra. I'll give them a second chance just on GP.“

“it was very good the last time I was there.“