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!!!“

“We went for Valentine’s Day and it was very nice! Definitely perfect for a special occasion. We got the bread, king crab pasta, and lasagna rotolo. We finished with the tiramisu. Everything was great and service was exceptional. They also gave us some chocolates for Valentine’s Day. I thought they could’ve had more options as far as cocktails but actually super enjoyed the margarita. We had a great time!“

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

“WOW! the italian wedding soup was savory and delicious. The burrata cheese plate was loaded with fresh tomatoes, basil, pesto, and balsamic. We had the cacio e pepe and the penne alla vodka, both were a solid 11/10. This place is definitely on my list of top Italian restaurants in Columbus. The service was prompt, friendly, and attentive. Simply amazing experience.“

“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!“

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

“Super cute. I always went to Lox next door and didn’t know this was a cafe. Great sandwiches and wine selection to take home. Very cute decor with the umbrella touches. They tried to bring in the Italian vibe and they do it very well. Small, sweet and a good place for a mellow lunch.“

“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!“

“Had dinner at Speck Italian Eatery before heading to Yours Truly: A Night of Jazz + R&B and it was the perfect start to the night. The ambiance was such a cute vibe — cozy, stylish, and perfect for a downtown dinner date or girls night out. I sat at the bar and the service was amazing from the moment I walked in. My server was prompt, attentive, and made sure everything came out quickly since I was headed to a show nearby.

The food was super fresh and absolutely delicious. I had the focaccia bread, sausage ragu, and potatoes, and every single item hit. The focaccia was warm and soft with the perfect olive oil dip, the sausage ragu was rich and flavorful, and those potatoes were crispy, cheesy, and addicting.

If you’re going to an event at The Citizens Trust, this is honestly such a great dinner spot because it’s so close to the venue. Definitely adding this place to my downtown Columbus favorites.“

“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“

“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!!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Martini is such a fun, happening spot for dinner. Definitely has that a big city restaurant vibe. They have the best arancini I've had in the US. This visit, I tried the salmon for the first time. It was...wow! - rich flavorful fish served on top of a spicy broccolini. Another new favorite is the pesto served with the house bread. It's lighter than my recipe but full of bright basil flavor. The service was top notch. Every time I go to Martini, I am impressed by how consistently good it is.“

“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 decided to stop by here after work for lunch and the hot chicken carbonara was amazing. The staff was very nice and friendly, Diamond in particular was a great help with his recommendation and provided great customer service. Will be back again!“

“We picked up two meals from here to eat at home. One was chicken margherita with pasta figioli soup and the other a Tour of Italy meal with an Olive Garden house salad. Ordering the food was seamless and done over the phone with a friendly, courteous associate. The meals were ready to pick up on time as promised. Both meals were delicious! We will definitely carry out meals from here again!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

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

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

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

“Great pizza and wings! Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“We met for a retirement celebration last Friday night at Trattoria’s. Brittney was our waitress and did an incredible job — she was friendly, attentive, and really added to the experience. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, but the food fell short. For the price, I expected better quality.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“