Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Columbus

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Degrees @ Columbus State Community College

5.0

5 (168)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Degrees is a full-service restaurant serving familiar favorites with a gourmet twist. Join us on Columbus State’s campus in the heart of downtown to enjoy carefully crafted food and outstanding hospitality. When you dine at Degrees, you're also supporting the next generation of the hospitality industry. Here, students in our hospitality and culinary arts programs gain valuable experience as they work alongside industry professionals. Degrees is open Monday through Thursday, with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

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Samantha

Dined on Dec 2, 2024

We loved our experience! The menu options were great, the food was delicious, and the staff was very friendly. Definitely plan to return!

Tony's Italian Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (770)

$30 and under

Italian

German Village

About the restaurant

Tony and his staff invite you to come in and experience their high quality, yet reasonably priced food. You will enjoy a superb Italian meal prepared using only the finest ingredients. This includes our signature homemade pastas and hand-cut fresh meats. You will discover a taste difference unique to Tony's Ristorante. Tony's is also happy to host your next event in our private party space. Please ask our staff for details about booking private events. Our family looks forward to hosting your family soon!

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Jeff

Dined 6 days ago

Tony's Italian Restaurant exceeded all expectations with its wonderful ambiance, attentive service, and absolutely amazing food. Our server was incredibly patient, giving us the perfect balance of time to talk while checking in just when we needed her. The Bruschetta Pomodoro was a delightful start, with fresh tomatoes and basil on perfectly toasted bread. For mains, the Spinach and Cheese Cannelloni was divine, filled with fresh spinach, ricotta, and parmesan, and baked to perfection with twin sauces of marinara and béchamel. Tony’s Fettuccine was another highlight, featuring homemade pasta topped with shrimp, scallops, and surimi crab meat, all enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce—it was worth every penny of the $18.95 We paired the meal with a crisp Pinot Grigio from Folonari, which complemented the flavors beautifully. Tony's truly delivered an exceptional dining experience.

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4.8

4.8 (1286)

$30 and under

Italian

Columbus

About the restaurant

Our menu offers a homemade spin on old Italian classics, original family recipes, Pizza and features the Famous Mazza's Salad!

Bar/Lounge/Dining Room/Banquet Room/Catering/Curbside Carryout

Free Wifi

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JamesVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Best Chicken Parmigiana I’ve ever had at Mazza’s. 6 of us, all said the food was very good

CIlantro Latin Fusion

4.9

4.9 (49)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Crown Ridge

About the restaurant

At Cilantro Latin, we are ready to welcome you with open arms and delicious dishes. With fresh ingredients and many combinations, our menu has something for everyone. Don't wait any longer and visit us today!

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Cecilia

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Great food, great customer service and friendly environment. They accommodated 12 of us and we had a great experience. Food is delish!!

Rusty Bucket - New Albany

4.8

4.8 (374)

$30 and under

American

New Albany

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

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Diana

Dined 1 day ago

We met a good friend for lunch. We live in SC and only see her three times a year. The food was perfect with great service. We will be back.

Rusty Bucket - Worthington

4.9

4.9 (363)

$30 and under

American

Worthington

About the restaurant

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BarbaraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Off the chart noisy. But the holidays are upon us! Food and service were great but the two of us couldn't hear ourselves talk due the loud, intoxicated people at the bar next to us.

South Village Grille

4.9

4.9 (1049)

$30 and under

American

German Village

About the restaurant

If you are looking for a place in Columbus, OH where you can kick back and have good food and drinks, drop by South Village Grille. Located in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of German Village, our restaurant boasts a Modern American menu that is rooted in European cooking techniques. We offer a range of dishes that everyone can enjoy, including pizzas, steaks, and fresh oysters.

Our drink selection is among the best in the area. We have an extensive wine list that pairs well with Modern American cuisine. In addition, we offer unique and flavorful cocktails, each of which is designed with a new perspective in mind.

Visit us and taste the South Village Grille difference for yourself. Our restaurant is open every day of the week, and brunch on the weekends. We look forward to having you dine with us.

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David

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing service from Jennifer!! Fantastic food, an overall great experience ‼️

Chile Verde

4.7

4.7 (45)

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

Columbus

About the restaurant

For more than 32 years, our local independent restaurant has been dedicated to bringing the flavor of New Mexico to Central Ohio. This cuisine takes extraordinary people, passion and effort to create. Our homemade, New Mexican family recipes blend the rich history of Native American, Spanish and Anglo traditions. The basis for these recipes is certified green and red chile imported from Albuquerque. From family gatherings to any special occasion, our loyal staff is committed to serving you. From our family in New Mexico and Columbus, to yours, we thank you for dining local.

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Tom

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Fantastic holiday luncheon. THE Chile Verde team nailed it! Food and drinks are amazing!

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4.8

4.8 (760)

$30 and under

Italian

Bellefontaine

About the restaurant

Six Hundred Downtown is a good old fashioned pizzeria, the way they used to be and they the way they were meant to be. We feel that pizza making is an art and we strive to create the best pizza we possibly can. We hand spin our pizzas the old fashioned way and we bake our pizzas in an old fashioned brick oven.

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Brandy

Dined 7 days ago

Loved my cocktails & garlic knots. Great service. Will stop in again when in town.

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Popular dish

Pepperollis

Gallo's Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (1139)

$31 to $50

Creole

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

Gallo's Kitchen & Bar features Creole and Italian cuisine. The restaurant's atmosphere is comfortable and friendly, providing a casual yet memorable dining experience. Head Chef, Tommy Gallo's culinary linage has ties to some of the best chefs of New Orleans. Offering a menu comprising of entrées, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and salads, providing fresh and flavorsome meals.

Popular dishes include Seafood Creole, The Daily Sautéed Fish, Ohio Proud Filet Mignon, Gumbo with rice, Chicken Etouffee, Pasta Russo Bolognese, Gallo's House Marinara, and Gallo's. The Daily Specials consists of creations by the restaurant's chefs. It's based on fresh fish, seasonal produce and local beef to provide customers with a unique dining experience.

Gallo's Kitchen also has a bar area known for an expansive wine list, featuring 24 glass pours and over 30 additional bottle listings. The bar also in known for craft cocktails and premium draft and bottled beers.

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GlenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food was amazing, the cocktails were creative and fun, and our server Amber was terrific!

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