38 Best Italian Restaurants near Groveport

“Very quiet!! Very polite atmosphere!!! No one hurling out F-Bombs!! Very peaceful.

I visited 6 - 10, 13 April 2026. My lunch destination for now on!!! I am a charter customer eating my first meals in 1979 prior to joining the US Army and a few times a week once my brother retired from the US Army in 1995.

This of course until the relocation to Main & College St.

The Lunch Special #1 is my mainstay!!!“

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

“Oh my.. fantastic food and service, best linguini and clams or penne with sausage!! Have to complement Michelle on great service! Nice wine list!! Carryout or dine in five stars!!!!“

“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!“

“We had a delightful Christmas Eve dinner with appetizers and three different entrees. The gnocchi was absolutely delicious and our favorite! The sauce was wonderful!“

“Marie was great. Me and my boyfriend are from out of town and wanted to pop in. Everything was amazing.

One of the best Caesar salads I’ve ever had. My boyfriend got the Chicken Marsala and I had the Vodka Penne. Delicious. Finished with the cheesecake and had amazing espresso martinis.“

“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“

“I initially thought the staff (who was superbly passionate describing all his gelati) was exaggerating a little bit when he said the pistachio di bronte was special (only grown at mount etna, etc.) but WOW it blew my mind away with its subtle taste, nutty/caramelly scent, and smoothness. Hands down the best pistachio gelato/ice cream ive ever had!

Definitely the gem of Columbus. If someones visiting and they can only eat one thing Id take them there 🤣.

(Did i mention the sandwich was awesome too?)“

“Our server, Alix, was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and seemed to answer our questions before we thought of them. She is a credit to the restaurant. Our meals were well prepared and tasty. I had pasta and clam special and was very pleased. My partner enjoyed his carbonara and his side order of meatballs. I did think the ceasar salad was overdressed. In addition, the side order of bread, while delicious, should always be accompanied by olive oil (we had to request).“

“I already love Piada, but I especially love this location! I’m a creature of habit, so I usually order my same wrap or pasta bowl online and hit the pickup window. But every now and then I go inside, and the team is always so friendly and my food is consistently great. If there’s a Customer of the Year award, I feel like I should be a strong contender.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Came for a birthday occasion with around 10 people and was very happy with the service. Food was great and cocktails delicious. Service was interestingly slow, as in the server would check in periodically for specific things and then leave, making the entire experience last close to 2 hours. They also will recommend adding certain things to dishes, which really racks up the bill. Expect to spend some time here and spend a decent amount. The birthday girl is gluten free and had plenty of options.“

“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.“

“Giovani, Carlie, & Nick all took great care of me at the bar, my first time visiting, was able to sample the focaccia bread with evoo & fresh herbs, the potato’s with Parmesan foam, & the Funghi dish with fiocchi pasta & fresh mushrooms & an amazing white white lemon cream sauce. Also had a great wine selection of all great Italian imports. They hand make all of the pasta with imported Italian flour. Place was very clean & accommodating.“

“OMG!!! The fresh pasta with Alfredo is so amazing. I am not a cooker and this was easy and so delicious my son devoured it and he is not an eater. I cannot wait to go back and try something else. I love the new online menu too. It makes it so convenient“

“I have been going to Olive Garden since I can remember. The servers are always good, but my experience with Kaitlynn was impressive. She got everything right, was on top of everything without being too overbearing. It is a delicate balance that she made look natural. The food is the same as I have always known. Good salad, tasty chicken parm, and ok spaghetti. The sauce is pretty good (especially the meat sauce or Alfredo). If only the noodles did not remind me of something out of a box. But overall, it was a great experience.“

“Im glad i reside close to this location so i can dine here often. The food is ALWAYS fresh and made to order. The employees are super friendly. A special mention to the older lady at the counter, and I apologize for not catching her name, she is SOOOO very nice and helpful and even told us to be careful as we were leaving cause it was starting to rain. Employees like that are few and far between.“

“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.“

“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 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!!!“

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

“Great pizza and wings! 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.“

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

“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 😋“

“Honestly, this is the spot. Unknown, delicious, excellent service. Jordan was excellent and made the best pizza. Crispy, flavorful, excellent topping distribution. Seriously, this is the spot. Expect a wait because it is made fresh. This isn't a slice re-heated, it's a pizza made to perfection for you. Honestly, I was surprised there was not a line out the door.“

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

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

“We go too Blades awesome they literally make and deliver the fastest best pizza in the county by far the beer is always cold and actually sometimes pizza is delivered too fast but we love it we own a business in town and often hold meeting / dinners there. Business of Bounce loves Blades“

“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.“

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

“The Chicken Piccata was so amazing. There is not a single thing that could have made it better. Generally salt is at least needed if not a little lemon as well. There was absolutely nothing that had to be done. I normally stop eating as soon as I get fill but I just couldn't. We are truck drivers so we are all over the country and we have had some good Chicken Piccata but this was absolutely perfect! In thankful we are not here very often because i could gain some weight going back as much as i would want to lol. My ONLY criticism is the bread not being complimentary. I wasn't a huge fan of the bread just because I'm not a big cheese person but it was not bad but most Italian restaurants have complimentary bread. I would definitely go back... just wouldn't spend the money on the bread but I just can't say enough about the Piccata 😋😋“

“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.“

“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!“

“First time ordering delivery as I just moved in this area in May , Pizza was the best so far for me in this area, however I asked for extra cheese well , use to cheese being gooey and plentiful and I ordered a Sprite and got. Coca Cola, but overall I will definitely make this my go to. Pizza was delicious 😘😘“

“Held a corporate luncheon here Today for a belated Valentines Day for associates in our Ohio division. We were waited on in a diplomatic manner and given respect and courtesy. Another win for our associates - They felt highly valued.“