Novella Osteria

4.8

1068 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861

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2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Novella Osteria is a neighborhood Italian restaurant that focuses on true authentic Italian cuisine. We take pride in our hand-crafted fresh pasta that is complimented by a unique and inviting beverage menu that is based on our philosophy of less is more. We invite you to come and experience Novella Osteria where good food and sincere hospitality is done daily.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 389-6698
Website
http://www.novellaosteria.org/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matthew Phelan

Location
170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861
Neighborhood
Powell
Parking details
Parking Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pasta Tasting
Multiple dates available
Come join us every Tuesday for a pasta tasting - it's back! Enjoy 3 pasta courses + dessert for $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included). The menu changes monthly - check Instagram for the current menu. Fine print: Dietary restrictions cannot always be accommodated, and we require that everyone in your party participates in the tasting.
Wine Dinner with the Owner of Beconcini
$135.00 per person
Prepaid
May 13, 2025 only
Join us Tuesday, May 13th at 5:45pm for a 4-course tasting menu designed around Pietro Beconcini Agricola's Tuscan wines! The wines from Pietro Beconcini Agricola are a testament to the synthesis of traditional and innovative practices in their vineyards and at their winery over the last 70 years. Traditionally, Sangiovese grape varieties were used to make their red wines but after the discovery of Tempranillo vines on the property, Leonardo Beconcini has added beautiful expressions of this Spanish grape to his portfolio. Meet Leonardo's business partner and wife, Eva, and enjoy an evening of food and wine. Eva will be pouring 6 red wines and 1 dessert wine from the Beconcini collection. Dinner Menu: 1. Salumi: Finocchiona, Lardo di Colonnata, chicken liver crostini, pickled vegetables 2. Tortelli with potato, Parmesan fonduta and wild boar ragu 3. Filet with polenta cake and salsa verde 4. Schiacciata alla Fiorentina Call to cancel or make changes. Cancellations within 48 hours of the event will not be reimbursed.

Popular dishes

Novella Meatballs$18.00
Veal & Ricotta, Pomodoro, Basil
Shrimp Oreganata$18.00
Garlic, Beans, Sauce Romesco, Lemon Breadcrumbs
Mushroom Toast (V)$16.00
Whipped Ricotta, Aged Balsamic
Chef’s Salumi Board$17.00
Salumi, Black Radish Creamery Cheese, Olives, Fried Polenta, House Pickles
Pork Belly (GF)$19.00
Charred Sugar Snap Peas, Orange, Italian Chili Crisp

Insalata

Spring Burrata (GF,V)$17.00
Asparagus, Pistachio, Lemon Agrumato
Novella Insalata (GF,V)$10.00
Mixed Greens, Radish, Strawberry, Candied Pecan, Catlett, Strawberry Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$10.00
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Focaccia Croutons

Primi

Rigatoni$32.00
Short Rib Ragu
“Straw and Hay” Treccione$30.00
Lamb Bolognese, Grana Padano
Ricotta Gnocchi Primavera (V)$27.00
Spring Peas, Mint, Asparagus, Pistachio Pesto
Linguine Cacio e Pepe (V)$23.00
Black Pepper, Pecorino
Orecchiette Pugliese$29.00
Calabrian Pork Sausage, Chili Flake, Broccoli Rabe, Whipped Burrata
Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00
Housemade Guanciale, Egg, Black Pepper, Scallions
Shrimp and Chitarra Limone$33.00
Zucchini, Parsley, Spring Onion, Lemon Breadcrumbs
Cavatelli al Pomodoro (V)$22.00
Basil, Mozzarella
Lamb Ravioli$29.00
Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, Pecorino, Sauce Marsala

Secondi

Pork Shank (GF)$33.00
Mushroom Polenta, Citrus Gremolata
Market Fish* (GF)
Sunchoke Puree, Spring Vegetables, Salsa Verde
Chicken Piccata for Two (GF)$65.00
Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini

Contorni

Asparagus (V)$7.00
Pesto, Lemon Breadcrumbs
Polenta (GF,V)$7.00
Mushrooms, Parm Cream
Additional Bread$1.00

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco Terra Serena$45.00
Moscato d’Asti 2023 Carlo 6% Sylvia$48.00
Lambrusco Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena'$50.00
Rosato Brut L’arcnetipo 'Susumante' Millesimato$75.00
Franciacorta Grande Cuuee Bellavista$90.00

White Wines

Chardonnay 2023 Guiseppe Campagnola$50.00
Pinot Grigio 2023 San Simone Rondover$52.00
Vermentino 2022 Gianni Gagliardo 'Fallegro'$55.00
Falanghina 2023 Monte Bernardi 'Il Raduno delle Streghe'$55.00
Sauuignon Blanc 2023 Abbazia di Novacella$60.00
Oruieto Classico (White Blend) 2022 Decugnano dei Barbi$50.00
Pinot Bianca 2022 Visintini$55.00
Gewurztraminer 2021 Muri-Gries$65.00
Zibbibo (Orange) 2021 COS 'Zibbibo in Pithos'$75.00
Garganega 2020 Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico Superiore$86.00
Riesling 2021 G.D. Vajra$90.00
Pinot Grigio (Orange) 2021 Radikon 'Sivi'$90.00

Red Wines

Chiaretto di Bardolino (Rose) 2023 Roccolo del Lago$48.00
Chianti 2022 Vecchia Cantina$48.00
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021 Atilia$55.00
Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 Guiseppe Campagnola$55.00
Schiaua 2023 Rottensteiner$58.00
Nebbiolo 2022 Vite Colte$60.00
Cannonau 2021 Argiolas 'Costera'$55.00
Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 Fratelli Alessandria$65.00
Barbara 2020 Palladino$65.00
Chianti Classico 2019 Rodano$75.00
Valpolicella Classico 2023 Rubinelli Vajol$78.00
Pelauerga Picccolo 2023 Fratelli Alessandria 'Speziale'$80.00
Super Tuscan 2022 Lucente, Tenuta Luce$80.00
Red Blend 2022 Alessandro Viola 'Note di Rosso'$85.00
Vin Noble di Montepulciano 2017 Cantina del Redi$85.00
Nerello Mascalese 2020 Al-Cantara 'Un Bellissimo Novembre'$90.00
Valpolicella Ripasso 2019 Bussola 'Ca’ del Laito'$95.00
Merlot/Pignolo 2021 Radikon 'RS'$100.00
Barbaresco 2020 Sori Paitin$120.00
Barolo 2020 (5.0 Vajra 'Alba'$130.00
Taurasi 2015 Cantine Lonardo$145.00
Sagrantino 2017 Paolo Bea 'Rosso de Veo'$180.00
Super Tuscan 2022 Gaja, Ca’Marcanda Toscano Promis$190.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Costello Romitorio$200.00
Barolo 2012 A666 Fantino, Riserva Bussia 'Cascina Dardi'$230.00
Amarone della Valpolicella 2015 Stefano Accordini Il Fornetto, Reserve$290.00

What 1,068 people are saying

Novella Osteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Columbus
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Columbus
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Novella Osteria delights with "outstanding meals" and "fantastic service." Known for its "freshly made pasta," this cozy spot is perfect for relaxed dining. Guests rave about the "short rib rigatoni" and "pumpkin ravioli." Despite occasional noise, Novella's "wonderful ambiance" and "delicious food" make it a must-visit.

1,068 Reviews

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Bart VIP
Columbus39 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second time visiting Novella. Our first visit was early on when they had just opened. My wife and I thought the dining experience was better in all aspects on this visit. Glad that we gave it a second try.
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Brenda
Columbus12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very authentic Italian cuisine. Nice atmosphere. Will be going there again
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Lisa VIP
Columbus19 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Novella is one of the best Italian restaurants in Columbus! We tried the new Spring menu and everything was fabulous. The spring orecchiette blew me away. The food here never misses, the service is always great and the bartenders are phenomenal. An all around wonderful restaurant.
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Lori VIP
Columbus31 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the restaurant for the Great food. Unfortunately the last couple of times we have dinned there has been 1 or 2 tables of obnoxious people talking VERY Loud. They are not being considerate of other diners. It ruins our dinning experience. We took our Adult kids to celebrate their Dads birthday and the table next to us was so loud we couldn’t hear each other talking. It ruined the night and our son got a major headache from the noise of the table. I know that is a tuff situation for the servers to say something but someone should say something when a table is disruptive to the whole restaurant. We weren’t the only table that was bothered
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Rob VIP
Las Vegas3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Their food is outstanding. Service is a bit pretentious and you need to fit into their system with very limited flexibility. That said, I would definitely return.
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Jason
Cincinnati29 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic meal! We had Caesar salads, Focaccia bread, Rigatoni, Cacio e pepe, and Carbonara. Everything was very well prepared and delicious! Every time we eat here it is a consistently great meal. Highly recommended.
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Kelly
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meatball appetizer and rigatoni with short rib were both excellent. Service was fantastic, too. Will return.
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Kevin VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service was fantastic!
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Joe VIP
Columbus6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did "appetizers and a salad" that we turned into a "tapas" style dinner for the four of us. Wowsa!!!! Give that a shot when you want to experience some amazing food. The staff is always wonderful and patient. The food incredible. How do we know "for sure"? We've now taken 6 friends who are real ITALIAN...yes, northern and Southern ones....they all gave the food 5 stars!!!! Keep it going.
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Rodney
Columbus32 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. Great help on the wine list. Shoot, take half your entree home for another meal. Looking forward to trying pasta taste testing Tuesdays.
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FAQs

Novella Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 389-6698.

Novella Osteria is rated 4.8 stars by 1068 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861

Additional information

Neighborhood
Powell
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matthew Phelan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.novellaosteria.org/
Phone number
(614) 389-6698

Novella Osteria

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Pasta Tasting

Wine Dinner with the Owner of Beconcini

Linguine Cacio e Pepe

Rigatoni

Orecchiette

Antipasti

Novella Meatballs$18.00

Shrimp Oreganata$18.00

Mushroom Toast (V)$16.00

Chef’s Salumi Board$17.00

Pork Belly (GF)$19.00

Insalata

Spring Burrata (GF,V)$17.00

Novella Insalata (GF,V)$10.00

Classic Caesar$10.00

Primi

Rigatoni$32.00

“Straw and Hay” Treccione$30.00

Ricotta Gnocchi Primavera (V)$27.00

Linguine Cacio e Pepe (V)$23.00

Orecchiette Pugliese$29.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

Shrimp and Chitarra Limone$33.00

Cavatelli al Pomodoro (V)$22.00

Lamb Ravioli$29.00

Secondi

Pork Shank (GF)$33.00

Market Fish* (GF)

Chicken Piccata for Two (GF)$65.00

Contorni

Asparagus (V)$7.00

Polenta (GF,V)$7.00

Additional Bread$1.00

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco Terra Serena$45.00

Moscato d’Asti 2023 Carlo 6% Sylvia$48.00

Lambrusco Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena'$50.00

Rosato Brut L’arcnetipo 'Susumante' Millesimato$75.00

Franciacorta Grande Cuuee Bellavista$90.00

White Wines

Chardonnay 2023 Guiseppe Campagnola$50.00

Pinot Grigio 2023 San Simone Rondover$52.00

Vermentino 2022 Gianni Gagliardo 'Fallegro'$55.00

Falanghina 2023 Monte Bernardi 'Il Raduno delle Streghe'$55.00

Sauuignon Blanc 2023 Abbazia di Novacella$60.00

Oruieto Classico (White Blend) 2022 Decugnano dei Barbi$50.00

Pinot Bianca 2022 Visintini$55.00

Gewurztraminer 2021 Muri-Gries$65.00

Zibbibo (Orange) 2021 COS 'Zibbibo in Pithos'$75.00

Garganega 2020 Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico Superiore$86.00

Riesling 2021 G.D. Vajra$90.00

Pinot Grigio (Orange) 2021 Radikon 'Sivi'$90.00

Red Wines

Chiaretto di Bardolino (Rose) 2023 Roccolo del Lago$48.00

Chianti 2022 Vecchia Cantina$48.00

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021 Atilia$55.00

Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 Guiseppe Campagnola$55.00

Schiaua 2023 Rottensteiner$58.00

Nebbiolo 2022 Vite Colte$60.00

Cannonau 2021 Argiolas 'Costera'$55.00

Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 Fratelli Alessandria$65.00

Barbara 2020 Palladino$65.00

Chianti Classico 2019 Rodano$75.00

Valpolicella Classico 2023 Rubinelli Vajol$78.00

Pelauerga Picccolo 2023 Fratelli Alessandria 'Speziale'$80.00

Super Tuscan 2022 Lucente, Tenuta Luce$80.00

Red Blend 2022 Alessandro Viola 'Note di Rosso'$85.00

Vin Noble di Montepulciano 2017 Cantina del Redi$85.00

Nerello Mascalese 2020 Al-Cantara 'Un Bellissimo Novembre'$90.00

Valpolicella Ripasso 2019 Bussola 'Ca’ del Laito'$95.00

Merlot/Pignolo 2021 Radikon 'RS'$100.00

Barbaresco 2020 Sori Paitin$120.00

Barolo 2020 (5.0 Vajra 'Alba'$130.00

Taurasi 2015 Cantine Lonardo$145.00

Sagrantino 2017 Paolo Bea 'Rosso de Veo'$180.00

Super Tuscan 2022 Gaja, Ca’Marcanda Toscano Promis$190.00