48 Best Italian Restaurants near Hilliard

“Good food and friendly staff 👍“

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

“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!“

“You know how when you’re sick and you don’t eat for a week. Wheh you start feeling better, you want those comfort foods. Nothing healthy. Straight up, COMFORT. FOOD. Well. That’s all I wanted. After being bed ridden for days, my appetite returned and all I wanted was pizza and garlic cream cheese from Cottage Inn. Got a salad, too, because it’s all about balance. Our food arrived and… no garlic cream cheese. Just my salad and dressing in a bag all by itself. I’m devastated. I pout. I call, hoping that maybe my precious garlic cream cheese fell out in the drivers car. The wonderful gentleman on the phone remembered my order, and ended up sending the driver back to drop off my precious cream cheese. Normally, I’d just say “eh, whatever”. But when you’re sick, and you’ve craving something and you’re let down.. only to have some glorious person come in and save your day! Well, folks, that’s a story for the times. Thank you to my Cottage Inn Heroes, who saved this sickly, dramatic woman's day with garlic cream cheese. Which I inhaled in an embarassingly small amount of time.“

“Great pizza! The sausage sub was also delicious. Highly recommend!“

“On November 12th my daughters threw a surprise party for my 70th birthday at Vittoria. Being in the Columbus area for only 3 1/2 years, I had not heard of Vittoria. If I had, I would have gone there frequently!! The private room we were in was gorgeous, as well as the little bit I saw in the main dining area. Food was absolutely delicious!! I love a good spaghetti, but theirs was sensational. There were 4 little kids there ...comments from two of them..3 year old girl: "that's the biggest meatball I've ever seen" 10 year old boy: "best chicken fingers I've ever had!" I've never had such great service anywhere I've gone. He was friendly, courteous, on top of everything. We had 22 people there, and I don't think it fazed him a bit. I just loved him!! I just loved this place and my hub and I will be back soon!! ❤️ ❤️“

“We loved it! Great food. Our service was amazing. Our waiter was Russell. He made sure we had a great experience.“

“We had a delightful lunch today at Gallo's, from the moment entering, we were greeted by a Fine Gentleman that discussed our seating options ( Yeah, I'm a bit picky) to the time we departed with full bellies that was topped off with the Belgium Chocolate Mussee cake that was Outstanding!! Ice cold beverages and our service (Bartender) was Awesome catering to our every whim. This is definitely a MUST stop when looking for a Great place to dine!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Growing up in Italy, I’ve always been surrounded by food made with love, and Villa Nova Ristorante captures that same spirit. I come here often for their classic lasagna and hand-tossed pizza, and every bite feels like a return to family dinners back in Turin. The cozy, old-world atmosphere makes it more than just a restaurant. it fee ls like stepping into a true Italian home“

“Delicious and affordable, with super friendly staff!“

“Have been in there several times over the years when visiting my granddaughter.“

“Ciao Cafe Gelato was the perfect addition to our wedding reception! The gelato was absolutely delicious, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about it. Many even commented on how friendly and welcoming the owner was. Communication throughout the process was seamless — the owner was incredibly responsive, reliable, and easy to work with. We’re so glad we included them in our big day!“

“Stopped into Little Grand for lunch and ended up making the best decision of the day by heading over to Frascati’s. The spicy salami on focaccia might just be the best sandwich in all of Columbus — bold, perfectly balanced, and unforgettable. The pasta dishes were just as impressive: the vodka sauce had the ideal touch of heat, while the pesto pasta was bright, fresh, and packed with flavor. We added the meatball appetizer on a whim, and it turned out to be the perfect complement to the meal.

Already looking forward to the next visit — and it’ll probably be sooner rather than later.“

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

“The food was phenomenal, and our server at the bar, Lindsey, was fantastic. I just wanted to mention one thing that really bothered me. Our power went out - again - in Muirfield, so we decided to go eat dinner at Moretti's. When we walked in, the hostess, who could have been the manager for all I knew, just stared at us as we walked up to the podium to request a table or seating at the bar. She just stared at us! No "hello," "Thanks for coming to Moretti's, can I help you?", nothing. I finally said we'd like to sit at the bar, and she said seating at the bar is self-service. I said thank you, and we sat down at the bar and had a fabulous dinner. My question is: With all the places to eat in the Dublin area and beyond, wouldn't you think a hostess would be grateful that you are there and at least try to make you feel welcome? Maybe I'm just old-fashioned, but it was a strange encounter.“

“Had a very nice experience there for a Sunday afternoon dinner. Espresso Martini and Bridgepark Manhattan were nicely done. Server was a pleasant person with quite a nice table side manner. My wife had the Tagliatelle pasta with veal and mushrooms. She said the veal was extremely tender. I had the lasagna. Large portion and very tasty. perhaps a little sauce on the side would be nice. We met the manager there and he was very accommodating. He is a long time Cameron exec and we can see why. Just the person you want to have overseeing your service. Recommend you go for lunch or early dinner. Reservations strongly suggested.“

“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.“

“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 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“

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

“I’ve been coming to Olive Garden all my life. However I was surprised at the incredible service and delicious food I received tonight. I felt like a celebrity. Ren and the rest of staff was attentive, and friendly and comforting. I will never forget this random dinner on a Monday for As long as I live. 10 stars, no notes“

“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“

“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 and I took a friend with us for dinner. It was exceptionally clean. Our food was pretty much perfect. So was our service. We had a late dinner so it wasn't too crowded and they went out of their way to accommodate us for our disabled dinner quest. It was very enjoyable. Everyone was very polite and helpful. Our server even chuckled at my husband's corny jokes. He was a peach. We will Def return to that location.“

“Great customer service! I walked in just after opening and they were still setting everything up so I got the chicken free cuz I was waiting for 5 min for it to come and since their Apple Pay machine wasn’t working and Danny was such a nice person giving it for free just for the waiting on the system!! Will definitely eat here again 10/10“

“MOUTHWATERING. HOMEMADE AND AUTHENTIC. HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“service was excellent and food was good“

“Great food and atmosphere!…Try the Chef’s Specials“

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

“great food, comfortable environment“

“Place is great. Pizza was cooked beautifully perfect crust asked for extra well done and was very impressed. Pizza was a little too spicy for my kids and I even tho we opted for the regular pepperoni but it was very good and had oregano on deck. Great beer selection. Service was okay. 7.9/10“

“We got the pepperoni pizza and my daughter got the pasta alfredo. Everything was absolutely delicious! The pizza sauce is so good! And the crust is outstanding! I tried a bite of my daughter’s alfredo and can tell it’s homemade. The sauce is perfection! We are already planning our next visit here to try something else! Highly recommend to all who love New York style pizza and authentic Italian!“

“My Precious Sissy, Wanda and her husband, Mark Sr. told me that I have to go eat there! The service, food and atmosphere is Wonderful!🥰👍🏼👨🏼‍🍳🍽️🎉🥮🥳❤️“

“Great dinner tonight. Food was very good and our wait staff was friendly and engaging.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I’ve eaten here several times for lunches and dinners. The food is always fresh and delicious. We’ve never had poor service; just consistently friendly and pleasant wait-staff. The cocktails are original and well prepared. This is a great casual place to meet!“

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

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

“Jets Pizza on Hard Rd is hands-down the best pizza spot around! The food is always hot, fresh, and consistent — you can tell they take pride in what they serve. The manager, Ryan, runs the place like a pro. He’s super friendly, keeps the store spotless, and makes sure every order is right. Whether it’s pickup or delivery, I’ve never had a bad experience here. Highly recommend if you’re looking for top-tier service and quality pizza every time.“

“I bought the Valentine box with the super cute mini cakes. What a deal and great gift idea! They are SO delicious! I love the variety you get with the eight cakes. All the cakes are super moist and the icing is not too sweet but just right! They are perfect with our morning coffee. Kudos to Pasta Ditoni's! This was a great idea! I forgot to take a picture before we almost devoured them. This is what's left, but not for long. I would definitely buy these again.“

“Update: Although this is a nice place with a quaint interior vibe, the price of wine is now exorbitantly priced. We’re not penny-pinchers, but we typically do at least a bottle, so it makes sense to go to other better alternatives in the same area. Additionally, my favorite crab cake appetizer was down-sized and is just a little disappointing. Service is not consistent. My original review is below:

Cute winery atmosphere with great food and service. The crab cake appetizer is recommended. It’s garnished with corn, which is a bit odd, so maybe leave that off. Great selection of wines, of course. There’s patio seating along Lane Ave when the weather is nice and convenient parking in the rear.“