Marcella's

Dan Hartman (Overlord of Evil)

First time eating here and it was all right. The facility itself is beautiful. Everyone was very friendly and courteous, attentive without being intrusive. The food was okay. My fried calamari was salted pretty heavily and my ravioli was a little tough as if underdone or old. But it all tasted good. But for the prices (just over $50 for an appetizer and and entree, water, no dessert) I expected something more.

Anne Rainey

I had an incredible experience at Marcello's. The warm, inviting atmosphere set the tone for a perfect evening. I ordered the three-cheese tortellini, and it was absolutely delicious—cooked to perfection with a rich, creamy sauce that hit all the right notes. The service was just as impressive. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and offered excellent recommendations that truly enhanced the meal. It’s rare to find such a perfect combination of great food and exceptional service, but this restaurant nailed it. I can’t wait to return and try more dishes! Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisines.

Charlie Scholz

This is my second trip to Columbus for work, and both times I've made it a priority to stop at Marcella's--first at the Short North location, and now at Polaris. I can confidently say: this place delivers, consistently. The star of the show is the meatball. I'd seen all the rave reviews online, and let me tell you--they're not exaggerating. It comes paired with fettuccine alfredo and marinara, and the combo of sauces works surprisingly well together. The meatball itself? Easily the best I've ever had. And no, I haven't been to Italy (yet), but I've had my fair share of meatballs--and nothing has come close to this one. We also tried an Melted Pecorino Cheese appetizer that included melted cheese, fig jam, and apple slices -- and it was quite good. A perfect blend of sweet and savory. I had the Italian wedding soup, which was a bit heartier than most versions I've had. It was solid--nothing mind-blowing, but definitely above average. The Milan Manhattan cocktail was well balanced and smooth, and we finished with the pistachio cannoli, which were crisp, creamy, and not too sweet. A great way to end the meal. Both times I've visited Marcella's, the service has been warm and attentive, and the atmosphere feels just upscale enough for a nice dinner while still being relaxed. If you're in Columbus and enjoy Italian food, go here. And whatever you do--get the meatball. You won't regret it.

Matthew Anthony

Where to start… The gluten free bread for the table was phenomenal. Our entire table was gluten free and tasted spot on. The chicken parm was huge and flavorful. The pasta alla carbonara was also great and had a perfect amount of sauce and was perfect with the chicken. Our waitress, Vanessa, was so nice and accommodating to our needs(lil bro had a crush). She even gave us a special off-the-menu desert after hearing about or gluten free travels. Will 100% come back again every time we’re near. The whole experience was SPOT ON!!!