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Marcella's - Short North, Columbus, OH

Marcella's - Short North

4.8
4.8
5655 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 67 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 223-2100
  • Website
    https://marcellasrestaurant.com/locations-menus/marcellas-short-north/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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!
  • Location
    615 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,655 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Most Booked

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marcella's - Short North offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience with "absolutely delicious food" and "excellent service." It's a lively spot with a standout happy hour and a welcoming ambiance. While it can be noisy, its diverse menu and attentive staff make it a "go-to spot" in Columbus for both special occasions and casual outings.

5,655 Reviews

  1. Andrea

    Monterrey

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their prosciutto pizza is THE BEST! I keep coming back and ordering it over and over again. 🫶🏼

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  2. Keith

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great! I love the location in the Short North.

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  3. MayorMiller

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We live in No. KY. Across from Cincinnati Oh. Came up to Columbus just for Marcella,s got to restaurant for happy hour had several cocktails , they were great! Had a reservations For dinner at 6:15 seated with no problems, were brought bread with olive oil and vinegar. Some one had put salt in the oil , was very bad! Wait service replaced it with new oil serving, we then ordered dinner mine was fine, Wife ordered cachi pepe it was like a bowl of soup! Not good at all . Wife didn’t want me to send it back after the problem with olive oil. Very very sad food this time( we been here multi times but no more!) not worth the trip!

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  4. Victor

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Staff was patient with us as we had a leisurely dinner with friends who we don’t see very often.

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  5. Mark

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On a very busy night, our service was top-notch. The Gnocchi con Bolognese was next-level. Very impressed.

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  6. Kathy

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food and service! However we made a reservation and then was seated at a high top table with stools (no back) next to a window. It was cold and uncomfortable. We asked to be moved to a table and were told it would be a long wait so we stayed. It was our anniversary (which was indicatesd in the reservation). I expected a table or booth. Seems like bar seating should be walkins.

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  7. Kelly

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome food and staff. Best carbonara I've ever had!

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  8. Jason

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and it was great. Food was amazing. Tried the meat ball for the first time and it was delicious.

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  9. Sarah

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been a regular at Marcellas for nearly ten years… Usually have great experiences here, but this last visit tried the new menu items and the cacio e Pepe was literally soup…. Inedible and highly disappointing. The tiramisu, which is usually great, was almost fully mascarpone and felt stale, overall a disappointing visit that left me uncertain about whether or not this CM restaurant is losing touch.

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  10. Lillian

    Columbus

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A group of nine older adults came in for Happy Hour. We were welcomed, seated, and expertly served by 'Ria. She made us feel that she was happy that we were there and that it was her pleasure to serve us. She accurately remembered all our orders, offered us seconds, brought extra bread and was very attentive. She called our attention to the added tip but we were all happy to tip more, so outstanding was her service. The food was excellent, abundant and a real bargain. The noise level was quieter than most CM restaurants which was wonderful as we could actually hear the conversation, one to another. We will definitely come back! !

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FAQs

Marcella's - Short North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 223-2100.

Marcella's - Short North is rated 4.8 stars by 5655 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 67 times today

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Google Map for Marcella's - Short North

615 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Short North - Arena District
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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, Takeout, 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!

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