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Novella Osteria, Powell, OH

Novella Osteria

4.8
4.8
1035 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Phelan
  • Area
    Powell
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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

What 1,035 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Best Food

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Best Food

  • Columbus

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Novella Osteria offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "phenomenal" tasting menus and "amazing" homemade pasta. Guests rave about the "best Italian cuisine" in Columbus, highlighting dishes like veal meatballs, osso bucco ravioli, and pumpkin ravioli. The service is "outstanding," and the cozy atmosphere enhances the experience.

1,035 Reviews
  1. Lucy

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fresh Italian food and good wine list. The ambiance and service is great! Just wish the dishes had a little bit more flavor, all dishes were slightly bland. However, the ingredients were rich and fresh, so we will definitely be back.

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  2. Mike

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding meal! The pasta was freshly made and cooked perfectly. Dishes were very flavorful and filling. Great service as well. Highly recommend.

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  3. David

    VIP

    Denver

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice restaurant with good food. Somewhat over priced

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  4. Glenda

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall exceptional experience - friendly but unobtrusive service, making you feel relaxed & at home. Ambience was elegant & comfortable. Food was nuanced & satisfying. Highly recommend!

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  5. Melanie

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the theme pasta tastings on Tuesday nights. Just outstanding.

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  6. Jo Ann

    VIP

    Columbus

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner out! Service was great. And as always, the food was delicious!

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  7. Breeanne

    VIP

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! Each one of our pasta dishes we obsessed over!

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  8. Joseph

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The past tasting menu with wine pairings was phenomenal. Would do again

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  9. Christy

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience all around. We will most certainly be back.

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  10. Maria

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly staff. Ambiance was so cute.

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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 1035 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Novella Osteria

170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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