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Marcella's - Short North, Columbus, OH

Marcella's - Short North

4.8
4.8
5703 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 91 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • 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!
  • Neighbourhood
    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 5,703 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marcella's - Short North delivers "excellent food" and "fantastic service" in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Diners rave about the "outstanding" mushroom ravioli and "authentic Italian" dishes, with a must-try "meatball appetizer." Happy Hour offers great value, and attentive staff like Gwyneth and Sam enhance the dining experience. A beloved Columbus favorite!

5,703 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marcella's always has great service and a good atmosphere. The food was great. I do miss the charcuterie board though! Great food and great time.

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  2. Earl

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time food was astounding. Ambiance great view of high street in our seats. Drinks amazing customer service top tier. Will be back

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  3. Jessica

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible cuisine! Matt our server was soooo attentive and nice! Absolutely will be back and recommend!!

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  4. Megan

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good foods and great service. Online reservations very easy

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  5. Bevin

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we traveled to visit Marcella’s for my mothers birthday and it never disappoints!!

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  6. Maxime

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    entire experience was phenomenal for my partner and i’s date night! our server was fantastic !

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  7. Coleton

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my mother, father and sister-in-laws here from out of town and absolutely loved it. Our server was very knowledgeable, funny and kind. My family loved their meals and would definitely return!

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  8. Kaylin

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Julia our server was great!! We always magically end up in her section and she is amazing every time. Thank you Julia and we will be back :)

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  9. Isabella

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    too crowded and too many tables close to each other. I could barely hear what my boyfriend was saying across the table. Server was okay, overall just an okay experience
    Marcella's - Short NorthResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for your experience. We are due for an upcoming remodel and it is our hope that the space of the restaurant is able to be addressed. We always strive to be better today than we were yesterday and better tomorrow than we are today. Your raving fans, The management team

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  10. Karen

    VIP

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always spectacular! I travel to Columbus often and every time I book my flight, I secure a reservation at Marcella’s.

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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 5703 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 91 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Marcella's - Short North

615 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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