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Pelino’s Pasta, Columbus, OH

Pelino’s Pasta

4.6
4.6
1032 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Chef Vinny Pelino serves up authentic, handmade pasta dishes using local, organic, and imported Italian ingredients. You won't want to miss our fresh pasta, including our famous Cacio e Pepe served tableside in a 60lb wheel of Pecorino Romano DOP cheese! With a monthly changing chef’s tasting menu, there is always something new to enjoy!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 849-6966
  • Website
    http://www.pelinospasta.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Vinny Pelino
  • Location
    245 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
  • Area
    Columbus
  • Cross Street
    Neil and King Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • February 13th Pasta Class

    USD 85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Feb 2025 only
    **Please note that this dinner will be held at our new private event venue, located at 680 N Pearl St. in the Short North** Experience an interactive evening of pasta making and exquisite cuisine lead by our trained Pasta Chef. Delve into the art of crafting your own pasta from scratch while savoring delectable selections from our menu. We're excited to provide two levels of pasta instruction tailored to your needs: one for beginners and another for those with previous class attendance or pasta-making experience. These classes are taught alongside one another so please make a note in your reservation so we may plan accordingly.
    February 13th Pasta Class photo

  • January 16th Pasta Class

    USD 85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    16 Jan 2025 only
    **Please note that this dinner will be held at our private event venue, located at 680 N Pearl St. in the Short North** Experience an interactive evening of pasta making and exquisite cuisine led by our trained pasta chefs! Delve into the art of crafting your own pasta from scratch while savoring delectable selections from our menu. We're excited to provide two levels of pasta instruction tailored to your needs: one for beginners and another for those with previous class attendance or pasta-making experience. These classes are taught alongside one another so please make a note in your reservation so we may plan accordingly.

  • January 30th Pasta Class

    USD 85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Jan 2025 only
    **Please note that this dinner will be held at our new private event venue, located at 680 N Pearl St. in the Short North** Experience an interactive evening of pasta making and exquisite cuisine lead by our trained Pasta Chef. Delve into the art of crafting your own pasta from scratch while savoring delectable selections from our menu. We're excited to provide two levels of pasta instruction tailored to your needs: one for beginners and another for those with previous class attendance or pasta-making experience. These classes are taught alongside one another so please make a note in your reservation so we may plan accordingly.

Menu

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What 1,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Great for fine wines

  • Columbus

    Romantic

  • Columbus

    Great for fine wines

  • Columbus

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pelino's Pasta is a culinary gem in Columbus, offering an "amazing experience" with a warm, knowledgeable staff and "outstanding" Italian cuisine. Customers rave about the "chef's tasting menu" and "amazing wine pairings." While portions may be smaller, the "authentic Italian" flavors and rotating menu keep diners returning. Perfect for special occasions.

1,032 Reviews

  1. Karina

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Most of the food was great, but there were a couple of misses in the pear antipasti and the mafaldine. The duck was not very soft for that one. The rest of the dishes were excellent, particularly the Cacio e Pepe and the gnocchi. The tiramisu was absolutely heavenly and to die for. I’d go back just for that.

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  2. Madison

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A phenomenal dinner experience! The absolute best Italian

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  3. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid food and service. Seating is awkward as our guests were on chairs that were too low for a high top. Heads up - just wine…..no beer or liquor.

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  4. Philip

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The servers were attentive and friendly and the flavors of the foods were excellent and quite different from corporate American Italian fare.

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  5. It'sMe

    VIP

    Columbus

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The bar chair is a little low compared to the booth height. Food was great. Nice to get away from Italian with an over use of tomato and cheese. Unique dishes. Check it out!

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  6. Dax

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cozy and welcoming restaurant. All of the food was delicious and unique. The owner is very personable and seems to really care about customers’ opinions. We definitely will be back!

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  7. Rachel

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great presentation and information. Food was incredible!

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  8. rebecca

    VIP

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience with the perfect amount of education & hands-on. Had the best time in a beautiful ambience.

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  9. Lisa

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an experience in dining. The food is so fresh and each bite is a delight. Portions are just right. All of the servers are incredibly knowledgeable about the ingredients, its preparation and the best wines to pair with each dish. You will not be disappointed!

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  10. Christy

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, creative menu and presentation. We enjoyed this experience and it’s something different. The tasting menu is fun and some of the flavors and dishes are truly unique. They aim to have authentic Italian pasta dishes but know going in that as a result the clear focus is pasta - it’s very light on any options involving veggies. I would’ve preferred a salad option to start or a veggie on the side/with the main pasta dish, but regardless can appreciate the food and experience for what it was. And it was all delicious. Excellent wine choices as well.

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FAQs

Pelino’s Pasta is rated 4.6 stars by 1032 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pelino’s Pasta

245 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Neil and King Ave
  • Area
    Columbus
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vinny Pelino
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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