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Marcella's - Short North, Columbus, OH

Marcella's - Short North

4.8
4.8
5488 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Marcella’s is a bustling, urban burst of Italian flavor & energy. Marcella’s has a lively atmosphere – whether it be for sharing dinner or a late night snack. The dynamic bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of 50 Italian wines served by the bottle or quartino (1/4 of the bottle), but don’t forget about the ample offerings of antipasti & pizza. Marcella’s brings an authentic Italian cafe to Columbus’ Short North Arts District.


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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (614) 223-2100
  • Website
    https://marcellasrestaurant.com/locations-menus/marcellas-short-north/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive Chef
    Jacob Canary
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for private events during lunch hours. We will open for parties of 20 or more seven days a week & we offer multiple set menu options to cater to your needs! Please contact us at 614-223-2100 for more information!
  • Private party contact
    General Manager: (614) 223-2100
  • Location
    615 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
  • Area
    Short North - Arena District
  • Parking Details
    Valet available. There is ample street parking with meters in the Short North Arts District. The Russel Parking Garage is located a block west for hourly parking.
  • Entertainment
    Book your bachelorette party at Marcella’s! Nestled in the Short North Arts District, and near the Arena District, Marcella’s is the perfect place to begin your bachelorette party night. Choose one of our special packages, or we’ll work with you to create the ultimate bridal party experience! Minimum of 10 guests per package. Call 614.223.2100 today and ask to speak with Dain Cooke. Congratulations on your engagement, and we hope to celebratewith you soon at Marcella’s Ristorante, Pizzeria and Wine Bar!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,488 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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5,491 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service as always, servers will go above and beyond. Food was delicious, especially the chicken giardiniera.

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  2. HeatherR

    Columbus

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We always enjoy Marcella’s but hadn’t been in a long time. It was great to be back and the cheese was better than ever! We also tried the crispy potato pizza and it was delicious. We recommend a visit to the Short North Marcella’s and we’ll be back again soon!

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  3. AngieJ

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lemoncello is my favorite and lemon drop martinis!! The bread yes please My chicken Marcella was excellent

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great experience dining at Marcella’s.

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  5. CarolS

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the restaurant. Very impressed. Service was excellent. Server was friendly and helpful. Food was absolutely delicious. I had ravioli made in house and I would order it again.

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  6. Pbuck

    Palm Springs

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat at the bar! 1/2 price wines on Monday nights

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! They were very accommodating as we had two extra people join our 12 person reservation.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had reservations for 9 and they placed us at a table for 6. This was not acceptable for a business dinner. The issues continued from there. Our waiter was detached and aloof. Our food was less in quality and taste than expected as well, perhaps just an off night all around for this restaurant.

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  9. MichaelB

    Columbus

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Although we completely understand what business must be like on Mother's Day but our experience was still less than we expected at a Cameron Mitchell restaurant. We arrived on time for our reservation and we only waited about 10 minutes to be seated. But after being seated we were not greeted by a server for nearly 14 minutes. I finally returned to the host desk and inform them that no one had been to our table yet. He apologized and said let me fix that. But it was still another five minutes before a server finally came to our table. She was pleasant and apologetic and had a good personality. But clearly the stable was not in her section, and her visits were a few and far between. We also waited for what seem to be a much longer than normal time for our food to be served. Our server, due to infrequent visits, did not refill beverages. We had to ask for that. My wife had to ask for another cocktail Instead of one being suggested. Our server said that she would bring us some bread but never did. And because the tables are so close together, and because of how busy they were, the noise level was incredibly high. We could barely engage in conversation across a small table.

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  10. AnibalA

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is the best Italian restaurant we have been and the food and service is the best in town.

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  11. JarrelS

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great! I had the Carbonara with added shrimp and my wife had the cheese ravioli. Both tasted amazing!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maria was truly amazing!! Easily the best server we’ve ever had. Also, the food was pretty great too.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing! Very attentive and congenial without being overly intrusive. The rest of the staff was also very attentive, stopping to refill water, bring additional bread quickly, etc.

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  14. RoseL

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our family chose Marcella's to celebrate Mother's Day together. We enjoyed a wonderful meal with amazing service from our waiter, Jacob. He was knowledgeable about the menu when we had questions and we all ended up with delicious drinks and entrees. The ambiance was great, lively but not too much for us to talk with one another. We cannot wait to be back. We had a wonderful evening!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mother's day and our first time here. Everything was great!!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service!!! We went for Mothers Day and really enjoyed it!

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  17. CourtneyB

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the beginning to the end our experience was amazing! We started with a burrata which was so tasty. I got the ravioli and added on blackened chicken which was cooked perfectly and then we finished with the tiramisu which was HEAVENLY. If there was one thing that could be improved upon it would have been closing out our checks, it took a bit but very minor thing. Cannot wait to go back! Highly recommend for date night, special event or if you’re just craving good food!

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  18. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was excellent! Great meal as always, Our server was kind, but didnt really engage, just dropped things and left. Looking forward to my next visit.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great, lots of diverse choices on the menu. The restaurant is a bit loud so if you’re looking for a quiet romantic dinner, this is not the place. Good place to go for dinner with friends though. Our server was just not good, not attentive took forever to bring drinks, we didn’t have alcoholic beverages until after the appetizer came out never checked back just not impressed with the service 

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great like always. The service was not great. We had a big party and it took a long time for our server to come and get a drink order and then for the actual drinks to arrive. They also forgot someone’s dinner. We stayed and planned to dine a while longer, but the server was not attentive so we cashed out.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. I took a friend who celebrated his 30th birthday. Everyone was very accommodating.

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  22. STACYL

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little surprised to see valet is gone but the parking garage behind it is super convenient so it turned out not to be a problem. Seated and greeted right away. Carson was fantastic and took great care of us. Love the food and the way it is shareable.

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  23. MarkK

    Columbus

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We haven't been to Marcella's in a while, so it was nice to go back. The food was great. They have the best wedding soup I've ever had and the arancini balls are a great appetizer.

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  24. DanaN

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Italian food! Eggplant Parmesan is very hearty. Calamari is the best we've ever had, and will definitely return when in Columbus next.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, per usual! The staff, service and vibe were outstanding! 10/10 recommend! Xoxo

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Julia was an amazing staff member. She was very attentive and friendly. The food was excellent. Great time

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was spectacular. Asher, our server was great.

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  28. LEMM

    New York City

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable setting and food combination for a Mid-West Italian restaurant.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Make sure you try the meatball! On the side if needed. It was outstanding!

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  30. KellyC

    New York City

    144 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on 26 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent! Service was good, but it was a busy night so drinks took a while to get to us.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 26 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re in downtown Columbus, make a reservation. This is legit, house-made (some) Italian food. Handmade pasta, dressings, bread. HIGHLY IMPRESSED!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is absolutely amazing. Everything came out in a timely fashion. The recommended food has never been a letdown. Jacob thanks for everything! 

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian in Columbus hands down! Just go! We loved absolutely everything about our experience and I refuse to ruin it for you with spoilers. Just GO.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and decent service; too many tables for the space felt crowded and not special.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so good love celebrating special events here everyone makes me feel so welcome and the food is always delicious 💖💖💖

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Southwest Florida

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Visited last night for a belated birthday dinner. Food was exceptional and the veal meatball is a must have. Wanted to send a special thanks to, Julia, our server. She was absolutely fantastic and is so far the best server we have had at this location. Thank you, Julia! You made our evening exceptional.

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  37. TiffanyH

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yanna is amazing. Best happy hour in Columbus. Get the meatball.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good expierence with great service. Chicken parm is amazing too!

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  39. MadelineN

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and great food! The meatball was delicious

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  40. CliftonR

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Service was great. A bit loud with the front window open, but still worth it

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You can order delivery directly from Marcella's - Short North using the Order Online button. Marcella's - Short North also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 223-2100.

Marcella's - Short North is rated 4.8 stars by 5488 OpenTable diners.

Marcella's - Short North does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Marcella's - Short North

615 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

  • Area
    Short North - Arena District
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Valet available. There is ample street parking with meters in the Short North Arts District. The Russel Parking Garage is located a block west for hourly parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive Chef
    Jacob Canary
  • Entertainment
    Book your bachelorette party at Marcella’s! Nestled in the Short North Arts District, and near the Arena District, Marcella’s is the perfect place to begin your bachelorette party night. Choose one of our special packages, or we’ll work with you to create the ultimate bridal party experience! Minimum of 10 guests per package. Call 614.223.2100 today and ask to speak with Dain Cooke. Congratulations on your engagement, and we hope to celebratewith you soon at Marcella’s Ristorante, Pizzeria and Wine Bar!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://marcellasrestaurant.com/locations-menus/marcellas-short-north/
  • Phone number
    (614) 223-2100
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for private events during lunch hours. We will open for parties of 20 or more seven days a week & we offer multiple set menu options to cater to your needs! Please contact us at 614-223-2100 for more information!
  • Private party contact
    General Manager: (614) 223-2100

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