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Marcella's - Short North, Columbus, OH

Marcella's - Short North

4.7
4.7
5728 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 78 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 5,728 people are saying

Marcella's - Short North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Italian

Review summary

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Marcella's - Short North delights with "amazing service," and "delicious food," making it a top choice for celebrations and casual dining alike. Guests rave about their "best happy hour," "gluten-free options," and "outstanding meatballs." The energetic ambiance and attentive staff create a lively yet welcoming atmosphere.

5,728 Reviews
  1. Sucheta VIP

    Louisville16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the meatball. Trust me. It melts in your mouth.

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  2. Stasia

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I had an absolutely fabulous first experience at Marcella’s! Our server, Julia, was amazing and very accommodating. She was so friendly and gave some amazing recommendations. I had the salmon, but I wanted to substitute the sauce for a white sauce that they didn’t have on the menu. Julia spoke to the chef and the manager and they were able to create a wonderful sauce that exceeded my expectations. It was amazing and exactly what I wanted! That dish is genuinely one of the best meals I’ve ever had and I am so thankful for the team going above and beyond to provide me with excellent service. After our meal, my sister and I had the chocolate almond cake, which blew my mind. Julia said that was her favorite and she was absolutely right because it was delicious! I couldn’t ask for a better dining experience! I heavily recommend this restaurant.

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  3. Russell VIP

    Cincinnati37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had not been to Marcella's for some time and were happy to see beef carpaccio back on the menu. We arrived early and were seated right away. Service was friendly and attentive, without being intrusive. The food was excellent, delicious and served in generous portions.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Food was good. Great way to celebrate our anniversary

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    Naples2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best experience! The food and service was excellent!

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  6. Hannah VIP

    Columbus37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a wonderful meal! Waitress was terrific. I just feel very CROWDED in restaurant, and wish it could be BRIGHTER. There were 6 in my PARTY! I requested a round table and we were seated at the ROUND TABLE. That made up for the noisy atmosphere.

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  7. AnneP VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Salads were awesome, fettuccine and meatball was cold, had to send it back then meatball wasnt cooked done pink in the middle. Lasagna wasnt hot had to send it back. Not much taste to it. Over rated. Wont go back for along time if then. Used to be our favorite Italian restaurant. 95$ for a meal that we drove 1hr and a half to .

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at Marcella’s was phenomenal! Highly recommend!

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  9. bculver828

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience for dinner on a Thursday night. Recommend reservations, they were full at 5:30pm. Asher was our server, didn’t disappoint. Food was excellent as always! A Meatball is a must! They melt in your mouth. Their Dirty Martini’s are fabulous also. Our food came out quickly, hot and delicious! Highly recommend if you love Italian

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  10. Bill VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has great food and Great Gluten Free options!

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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 4.7 stars by 5728 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.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 78 times today
Google Map for Marcella's - Short North

615 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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