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Columbus, OH
Best Italian (Restaurants)
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Basi Italia |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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811 Highland St, Columbus 43215 • 614-294-7383 |
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SHORT NORTH. Down a narrow street surrounded by private homes, this off-the-beaten-path Italian restaurant lives up to its location by serving creative takes on classic dishes. You won't find red sauce here, instead the husband and wife team of John Dornback & Trish Gentile offer sensational seasonal fare such as a roasted beet carpaccio, Tuscan onion soup, or a grilled ostrich fillet with butternut squash purée in a fig-balsamic reduction. |
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Florentine Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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907 W Broad St, Columbus 43222 • 614-228-2262 |
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The Florentine is a local institution with cozy ambience, a tried-and-true menu, and friendly rapport with customers. Regulars come early for Roman Bread (crusty and brown with butter, garlic and plenty of provolone and Gorgonzola) and, of course, the most popular item on the menu, spaghetti and meatballs generously laden with a thick, zesty tomato sauce. |
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G. Michael's Bistro & Bar |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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595 S 3rd St, Columbus 43215 • 614-464-0575 |
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GERMAN VILLAGE. Housed in an historic townhouse in German Village, the award-winning G. Michael's is one of Columbus's favorite restaurants. Elegant touches abound in the brick-lined dining room. Feast on seasonal appetizers and entrees that might include steak Tartare with arugula salad and kettle chips, seared jumbo scallops with spicy mashed sweet potatoes, parmesan-breaded fried chicken with polenta. A winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, their wine list covers it all from the lightest pinot noir to full-bodies cabs to pair with everything. |
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Lindey's |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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169 E Beck St, Columbus 43206 • 614-228-4343 |
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GERMAN VILLAGE. One of the top draws in charming German Village, Lindey's serves steak and pasta dishes in an elegant atmosphere with views of tree-lined cobblestone streets. Start with calamari and shrimp fritto misto and follow with veal saltimbocca, mushroom risotto, or extra-thick New York strip with garlic mashed potatoes. An extensive wine list and an ever-changing selection of classic desserts such as bananas Foster round out the menu. |
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Martini's Italian Bistro |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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445 N High St, Columbus 43215 • 614-224-8259 |
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Start off with one of 18 martinis offered at the window-flanked island bar, then enjoy foccacia dipped in rosemary-infused oil while choosing from a vast wine list and a menu of contemporary Italian specialties. The menu includes wood-fired pizzas, grilled polenta, seafood dishes and unique pastas such as Rigatoni con Vegetali with grilled mushrooms, garlic oil, tomatoes, pine nuts and Gorgonzola. Don't leave without trying the gooey, chocolatey bread pudding made with chopped croissants and topped with a glazed banana. |
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User Rating: 8.5 / 10
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Milo's Deli and Café |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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980 W Broad St, Columbus 43222 • 614-224-0104 |
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Home fries, breakfast paninis, and wraps are a treat, but go ahead and indulge to start you day off right! You can also head this way for homemade pies that are delectable, muffins that include a wonderful Granny apple cinnamon flavor, baklava that is gooey and flaky, and sugar-sprinkled cannoli done just right. Decor is light, airy and casual, quite comfortable for lingering. |
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User Rating: 9 / 10
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Rigsby's Kitchen |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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698 N High St, Columbus 43215 • 614-461-7888 |
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Rigsby's describes itself as "Venice meets Columbus in the heart of the Short North" and indeed this is the place to go for an ever-changing menu of seasonal fare inspired by the cuisine of Italy and the Mediterranean. Sip an aperitif or martini, nibble a small plate of empanadas or spicy shrimp bruschetta or go for the full meal and add a cheese course with artisan fromages both imported and local. Each choice is well complemented by the upscale, metropolitan bistro stmosphere and attentive service. |
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User Rating: 9 / 10
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