Italian cuisine is an all-time favorite here in the Columbus, OH area. Nothing makes you feel more welcome than having a heaping bowl of pasta served up to you with a smile. The generous portions, fresh flavors, and personable customer service make the five Italian restaurants that we’ve highlighted for you below stand out from the competition, in terms of the quality that they offer to guests.
1. Due Amici
The renovated historic building that Due Amici is located in creates the perfect setting to enjoy some classic Italian food with a modern twist. Start out with their antipasti plate to get a chef’s selection of Italian cheeses and meats along with olives and other accouterments. For your main course, it’s hard not to recommend the Sausage Diavolo, served in a spicy marinara sauce with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, cilantro, and basil.
2. Marcella’s
With accommodations available for large groups, Marcella’s makes the perfect venue for you to host your next party or event. The first-class cuisine that they provide also makes this a great spot to eat with your friends or family on more regular occasions. They’ll let you build a pasta dish to your exact specifications, selecting the noodles, sauce, and any proteins or extras you want added into the mix!
3. Trattoria Roma
Experience a taste of Rome right here in our hometown at a restaurant that has been serving our area for more than three decades. Trattoria Roma has plenty of great starter plates to kick your meal off with, such as their delicious cheese-stuffed meatballs. For your main course, the pork chop is one classic entrée that’s hard to top, served with a flavorful Dijon asiago cream sauce and a side of spinach gnocchi.
4. Villa Nova Ristorante
You won’t go hungry when you visit this family-run eatery and feast on the large portions that they serve up! They’ve been cooking the best of Italian cuisine ever since opening for business in 1977, making visiting this spot for a terrific meal a long-standing local tradition. Dig into their savory and delicious chicken tortellini for your main course, then enjoy some rich tiramisu for an Italian after-dinner treat that will undoubtedly satisfy your sweet tooth!
5. Lola and Giuseppe’s Trattoria
Authentic Italian cuisine is what the folks at Lola and Giuseppe’s Trattoria specialize in. They use their traditional recipes to create some exceptional food for you and anyone coming along on your visit to enjoy! One baked pasta dish here that gets a special shout-out from us is the meat lasagna. Layers of pasta with a four-cheese blend, homemade marinara sauce, and savory ground chuck make this dish a meaty and filling meal that you’re sure to love.
Nobody knows Italian food better than these local restaurants do, so start making plans to visit one – or all! – and who knows, you might just find a new favorite spot!
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