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Martini Modern Italian

4.8
4.8
4940 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
Martini Modern Italian is a vibrant, high energy restaurant featuring timeless Italian techniques, innovative culinary presentations & progressive handcrafted cocktails, all in a sexy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located in the Short North Arts District across from the Convention Center, Martini is just minutes away from the Arena District & is open nightly for dinner.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 224-8259
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Paul Iacobucci
  • Private party facilities
    Our completely private dining room is located on the upper level of Martini Modern Italian and may be closed off from the main dining area with double glass doors. This space can accommodate up to 60 guests and is available during morning and afternoon hours, Monday through Saturday, and nightly during dinner service.
  • Neighborhood
    Short North - Arena District
  • Cross street
    Vine
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking Available $15 after 5pm - Close (Monday – Sunday)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 4,940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Martini Modern Italian is a downtown gem known for its "phenomenal" cuisine and "attentive" service. With a "diverse" menu and a chic atmosphere, it's perfect for special occasions. While some find it a bit noisy, the "outstanding" pasta dishes and "excellent" wine selection make it a top choice in Columbus.

4,940 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner & I came in for dinner before a show. We were seated next to a family & asked to move a table down to a more isolated table which wasn’t a problem. My cocktail was the Venetian Sunset (perfectly fruity and delicious). I ordered Branzino which was phenomenal. Seasoned perfectly and the potatoes on it were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Delicious. My Partner got the Lamb Pappardelle, which she enjoyed but said was well seasoned (a teeny tiny bit too salty, wishes she had more noodles to balance out the sauce but I just gave her some of my potatoes instead which worked out nicely. For dessert we ordered the Lemon Cassata which was elevated and delicious. It reminded me of lemon bars but even better with the layers of cake and lemon. We loved it and left full. Our server (Our Server, Eric, burned his hand serving the Pappardelle from the hot pot & we thanked him for his sacrifice of comfort.) Eric was an amazing server, wasn’t overbearing and allowed us to enjoy our meal in peace. Would definitely return!

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  2. Mitchell

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed. Long time customer of more than 15 years. The renovation was dark and low energy. Liked it before. Now bread and dip is not free - very expensive. Now food quality worse- serving size much less - Big difference in chicken parmesan. Waiter not good - no attention once food served. AND many empty tables. On the way out the young lady was on her ipad - did not say thank you !! I walked out the door and in passing to her said "you are welcome". Cameron Mitchell I hope you read this - I am not coming back to Martinis. Overall your prices are going up and food quality going down. Better fix it - many new options in Columbus.

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  3. Russell

    Cincinnati

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time dining at Martini's since their remodeling and revamping of their menu. The quality of the food remains excellent, and they retained several of the earlier menu items and tweaked several others. The wines available by the glass are excellent. This is a special occasion restaurant, well worth a visit. The changes in the decor are relatively subtle. The energy level is fairly high, reflecting the apparent enjoyment of the patrons. Service is attentive without being intrusive.

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  4. Carl

    Columbus

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Revamped menu. No bread service. Food arrived 30 minutes late. Taste was mediocre. Not the same experience we have had over the years.

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  5. Kellie

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing experience, delicious food and our server Kevin was outstanding!

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  6. Terri

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jack was a superlative server! He went above and beyond for us.

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  7. Charles

    Columbus

    201 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    201 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated multiple birthdays within our party and had the best time. Our server was absolutely amazing and did a wonderful job keeping everything moving. Food was amazing as were the appetizers. This is our favorite Italian restaurant in the city, you guys are the best!

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  8. Mark

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best martini in town! Menu tweaks and interior updates are huge successes

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  9. Phil

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing modern Italian cuisine!! The appetizers, main courses and dessert were top notch. Great ambience added to the experience.

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  10. Wally

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Fun night, glad it’s open again!

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FAQs

Martini Modern Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 224-8259.

Martini Modern Italian is rated 4.8 stars by 4940 OpenTable diners.

Martini Modern Italian 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
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Martini Modern Italian

445 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vine
  • Neighborhood
    Short North - Arena District
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking Available $15 after 5pm - Close (Monday – Sunday)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Paul Iacobucci
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (614) 224-8259
  • Private party facilities
    Our completely private dining room is located on the upper level of Martini Modern Italian and may be closed off from the main dining area with double glass doors. This space can accommodate up to 60 guests and is available during morning and afternoon hours, Monday through Saturday, and nightly during dinner service.
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