50 Best Italian Restaurants near Westerville

“Had a filling and delicious meal! We planned our stops on a trip south and back so we could eat at Fazolis’ since there are none where we live. Wish they would expand north into New York State!“

“Food was great . Had spaghetti with meatballs and short rib ragu all I have to say is wow. David was very nice and had really nice suggestions and was new a lot about the wines we were interested in definitely will be back soon“

“Beautiful atmosphere. Jessica was a super friendly, timely and attentive waiter. Had six totally different dishes and each was hot and delicious. Particularly loved the stromboli w/spicy sausage, seared shrimp in Alfredo, the (light) calamari and delicate gnocchi.“

“Absolutely amazing! My friend and I got done walking at Inniswood and happened to be passing by and decided to stop by! Everyone was incredibly sweet! Our food was hot and delicious! Our waitress recommended the Italian fries (so delicious!) my friend got the ravioli and I got the Cajun pasta with shrimp. Both incredible! We will be back.“

“Love this restaurant!! Must try!“

“Best pizza I have ever had“

“This was my first visit to Koble Grill and will not be my last. I plan on returning real soon. Lea was our server and she was FANTASTIC. We had a party of 4 and everyone loved their food. We got 2 bottles of wine because on Sunday the wine were marked down. We just had a wonderful time and Please thank Lea for us“

“Their pizza, Veggie Subs, and service are outstanding!“

“Good is always done well and the staff has always been very pleasant, only downfall which I’m unsure is with the staff or the app, is that expect the wait time to be 15-30 minutes longer than what is told to you on the app. If you already know that though, then you can plan accordingly.“

“Great food. Don’t miss out. Trust me, you really want to eat here. I’m a pretty harsh critic and I LOVED it. Will be back soon. If carbs didn’t make people fat, I would eat here at least once a week.“

“I get my food to go every week; the food is great; Nico is the guy who usually gets everything together. He couldn't be more efficient, helpful or friendly. His assistance is always appreciated!“

“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!“

“This is our happy place. When there is a special family celebration, we come here. Love walking in, as David greets us at the door every time. It’s like visiting your Nonna and Nonno’s house and seeing all of your cousins and knowing that you’re in store for the best meal ever. Look forward to a leisurely feast with good wine, warm bread and some of the best Italian dishes we’ve found. The entire staff is incredible. Be sure to make a reservation because every time we go it’s a full house.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“Have been there several times. It’s outstanding!! Highly recommend! I would give them 5 stars but it’s not letting me….“

“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“

“Delicious and affordable, with super friendly staff!“

“Delicious food. It was wine at 50% off on bottles less than $100! We did have 2 martinis and they were perfect. My nephew selected a bottle of red wine and it was so smooth, so good. Sorry I don't remember the name but it was about $96 a bottle and certainly appreciated 50%. Food was very generous in portions. Fettuccine with meatball and chicken Parmesan was such large portion...we took a lot home! The other meal was the steak and it was cooked to perfection! The only downside was the noise level. Way too loud, 3 in our party and I couldn't hear what was said right across the table from, it was a small 4 top table! Samerr was our server and she was excellent. Never rushed us and make great suggestions. I recommend.“

“My all time favorite pizza. Only thing I miss about Ohio.“

“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!!“

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

“Great food for lunch and the patio area is a plus. 😊“

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

“The experience here blew me away. The chef/owner creates a new tasting menu everyday based on local, fresh ingredients. The pasta is home-made daily. Other ingredients are imported from Italy. The lamb ragu with pappardelle reminded me of Tuscany. The wine pairings were thoughtful and well done. Seating is very limited. Recommend booking in advance.“

“Great Pasta. Top notch service and wine selection!“

“MOUTHWATERING. HOMEMADE AND AUTHENTIC. HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“service was excellent and food was good“

“Great place and food! I’ve been getting the Chefs Favorite w/chicken. Bomb every time! I prefer getting food here than getting Chipotle.“

“First time here, we will absolutely be back! I was craving chicken parmesan, and I'm so glad we discovered this place. Some of the best chicken parm I've ever had. The dough for the bread sticks was the perfect consistency you only get with freshly made dough. It's cute, quaint, clean, and delicious.“

“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.“

“Everything we had was AMAZING!!! You gotta try it for yourself.“

“Our server Romina was great! Our food was fresh. Romina took very good care of us when it was like 25 to 40 of us. Overall, I had a really good experience at this location and would be willing to go back again. Thanks, Romina, for looking out my family and I. We appreciate you!“

“When are you guys going to come into this century and sign up with GrubHub or DoorDash? You'd definitely increase your profits. Driving to pick up food is old school, LOL!!“

“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!!!“

“We live in Lancaster,Oh so it's a bit of a drive but so worth it! The market itself takes me out of my little world.The restaurant is superb.The staff goes out of their way to speak to whether they are stocking the bakery items to cashing out your order. One of my new favorites as well as we've shared your page with my husband I 's 1500 fb friends...hope they all make the trip to meet you🌲❣️🌲Merry Berry Christmas“

“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.“

“Typical suburban restaurant, with the same food and service. Nothing out of the ordinary with this restaurant, but we were annoyed with the ladies at the table next to us swearing like crazy around our child, which really killed the atmosphere. It wasn't exactly the family-friendly restaurant it's advertised as.“

“It’s possible this place is under new management for reasons that will seem obvious after you walk in and see who is running Big Tony’s. I have never eaten from here until a couple days ago though so wanted to give that disclaimer. I wanted to sit on the experience before reviewing.

First of all, fries were pretty good. There were a few that tasted like maybe they should have been left in the fryer for a little longer but overall no complaints. Second, my penne marinara was very good with good amount of melted cheese and a good portion. The last item was rather poorly made. The veggie subs I ordered were made to look more filled than they were by adding extra mayonnaise and reducing the amount of veggies inside. Every bite I took tasted mostly like bread and mayo. This appears to be a cost cutting measure which was very noticeable in both subs I ate. It’s not acceptable for the sub to be mostly bread and mayo…especially as a vegetarian, I was deprived of veggies that I desperately wanted more of…

Overall, pretty good. Being completely honest though, if you mess up fries and or marinara, penne, and melted cheese you kinda suck at being an Italian restaurant, so happy to report these guys do not suck. But, quality and measures reducing quantity in foods needs to be addressed to get 5 stars from me.“

“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!“

“Great food. Don’t miss out. Trust me, you really want to eat here. I’m a pretty harsh critic and I LOVED it. Will be back soon. If carbs didn’t make people fat, I would eat here at least once a week.“

“Delicious! 🤤 We had a great experience, wonderful waitress & wonderful food.“

“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 went on a fairly busy night, so service was a bit minimal but I was checked on and the server was friendly. I enjoyed the chicken bacon ranch pizza quite a bit, though the caprese salad was disappointing. The tomatoes were unripe. I'd probably do outdoor seating next time I visit when the weather cools off.“

“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!🥰👍🏼👨🏼‍🍳🍽️🎉🥮🥳❤️“