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Novella Osteria, Powell, OH

Novella Osteria

4.7
4.7
1010 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups

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.

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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.
    Pasta Tasting Photo

Menu

ANTIPASTI

  • Novella Meatballs$18.00

    Veal & Ricotta, Pomodoro, Basil

    • Shrimp Oreganata$17.00

      Garlic, Beans, Sauce Romesco, Lemon Breadcrumbs

      • Mushroom Toast$16.00

        Whipped Ricotta, Aged Balsamic

        • Chef's Salumi Board$17.00

          Salumi, Black Radish Creamery Cheese, Olives, Fried Polenta, House Pickles

          • Pork Belly$16.00

            Fall Polenta, Pickled Apple & Pears, Maple Sugo

            INSALATA

            • Beets & Burrata$17.00

              Pumpkin Seed Crumble, Orange Agrumato

              • Novella Insalata$16.00

                Mixed Greens, Honeycrisp Apples, Pears, Black Radish Catlett, Candied Pecans, Pomegranate Vinaigrette

                • Classic Caesar$15.00

                  Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Focaccia Croutons

                  PRIMI

                  • Rigatoni$31.00

                    Short Rib Ragu

                    • Orecchiette$28.00

                      Calabrian Pork Sausage, Chili Flake, Broccolini, Arugula Pesto, Burrata

                      • Linguine Cacio e Pepe$23.00

                        Black Pepper, Pecorino

                        • Sweet Potato Gnocchi$26.00

                          Delicata Squash, Mushrooms, Brussels

                          • Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

                            Housemade Guanciale, Egg, Black Pepper, Scallions

                            • Fettuccini Verde$29.00

                              Lamb Bolognese, Pecorino

                              • Cavatelli al Pomodoro$21.00

                                Basil, Mozzarella

                                • Fall Pumpkin Ravioli$26.00

                                  Butternut Squash, Chestnuts, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Sage, Brown Butter

                                  • Trecconi Shrimp Scampi$31.00

                                    Calabrian Chili, Pistachio Pesto, Lemon Breadcrumbs

                                    SECONDI

                                    • Pork Shank$33.00

                                      Mushroom Polenta, Citrus Gremolata

                                      • Market Fish

                                        Crispy Polenta, Sicilian Cauliflower, Acqua Pazza, Pesto Trapanese

                                        • Chicken Piccata for Two$60.00

                                          Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini

                                          CONTORNI

                                          • Fried Brussels Sprouts$7.00

                                            Pomegranate, Aceto Balsamic

                                            • Polenta$7.00

                                              Mushrooms, Parm Cream

                                              • Additional Bread$1.00

                                                WEEKLY SPECIALS

                                                • Tuesday

                                                  Pasta Tasting

                                                  • Wednesday$27.00

                                                    Lasagna Novella

                                                    • Thursday$34.00

                                                      Lobster fra Diavolo

                                                      • Friday$28.00

                                                        Chicken Milanese

                                                        • Saturday$24.00

                                                          Eggplant Parmesan (V)

                                                          Last updated: October 11, 2024

                                                          What 1,010 people are saying

                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                          4.7
                                                          4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                          • 4.8Food
                                                          • 4.7Service
                                                          • 4.6Ambience
                                                          • 4.5Value

                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                          Loved For

                                                          • Columbus

                                                            Italian

                                                          • Columbus

                                                            Italian

                                                          Review summary

                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                          Novella Osteria is a sought-after destination for Italian cuisine, renowned for its "delicious homemade pasta" and "exceptional service." Frequent diners appreciate the creative seasonal menus and expertly paired wine selections. While the ambience is praised, some note the noise level can be high. Overall, a "first-class experience."

                                                          1,010 Reviews

                                                          1. Sandy

                                                            Columbus

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            3.0

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                            2. Food 3
                                                            3. Service 3
                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                            Didn’t care for where we were sitting, south of the restaurant close to Powell Road Felt a little rushed to order to get in and get out Not a very good selection of wine. The main course was great. A friend and I split the Caesar salad and it was very fishy. 

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                                                          2. David

                                                            VIP

                                                            Columbus

                                                            6 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            6 reviews

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            This place is easily one of the best Italian restaurants in town. Consistently great. The mushroom toast was out of this world, the meatballs, shrimp scampi and pork shank. Made for a wonderful date night!

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                                                          3. denison

                                                            VIP

                                                            Columbus

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 4
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Our food was excellent! It was so flavorful and delicious… would definitely go there again

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                                                          4. Cheryl

                                                            VIP

                                                            Columbus

                                                            36 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            36 reviews

                                                            Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Food and services were outstanding, as always! Meatballs appetizer for the table. Beet salad for one person, sweet potato gnocchi for another and pasta dish for the third. We all ate everything! Emily was very attentive.

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                                                          5. Claudia

                                                            Orange County

                                                            27 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            27 reviews

                                                            Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Our first night out since moving to Powell from So Cal. What a great delight Novella was. The food was amazing-as was the service. And great wine list too. We will be going back often.

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                                                          6. Lisa

                                                            Columbus

                                                            6 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            6 reviews

                                                            Dined on December 5, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The whole dining experience was exceptional from start to finish. Excellent service, delicious food, lovely restaurant. Great wine list and cocktail selections. Honestly- it’s just a fabulous restaurant! Highly recommend!!

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                                                          7. Jason

                                                            VIP

                                                            Columbus

                                                            7 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            7 reviews

                                                            Dined on December 4, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            This place is the best. Always a joy. Terrific food, and amazing staff. 

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                                                          8. Amy

                                                            Richmond

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Arrived 30 minutes before our reservation and Novella got us in early. Great food. Highly recommend.

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                                                          9. Joseph

                                                            Chicago

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined on November 26, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            This was our second time having the Tuesday tasting menu. This time it was Thanksgiving Italian style. As before the pastas were delish. Some of the familiar Thanksgiving flavors, but with pasta! Amazing. We did the wine pairing, too. They were also delicious and well suited to each course. Both the meal and wine pairing were reasonably priced. As always, service was thoughtful and happily provided.

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                                                          10. Gary

                                                            VIP

                                                            Columbus

                                                            65 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            65 reviews

                                                            Dined on November 26, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Enjoyed the 4 course thanksgiving pasta meal. Food was excellent. Wine service was a little slow - often coming halfway through the paired course

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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 4.7 stars by 1010 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                          Make a reservation

                                                          2 people
                                                          7:00 PM
                                                          Booked 20 times today
                                                          Experiences are available.

                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                          Google Map for Novella Osteria

                                                          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
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