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Novella Osteria, Powell, OH

Novella Osteria

4.8
4.8
1052 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Phelan

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 1,052 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Novella Osteria is a culinary gem offering "delicious homemade pasta" and "exceptional service." With "imaginative seasonal menus" and an "authentic Italian experience," it is a favorite for many. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience. Its "outstanding food" makes it a top Italian destination in Columbus.
1,052 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Columbus38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chris was exceptional in his attention and service.

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  2. Ronald

    Columbus19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. We had heard great things and were not disappointed. I got the short rib rigatoni 10/10 and my wife got the Caio de Pepe 10/10! We will be back to try more amazing food.

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  3. lori VIP

    Columbus41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andrew was our server who made the entires experience better. Both his wine and food recommendations were excellent. We tried the salad special (buratta) and the pasta special (fettuccini verde) were spectacular as was the cacio de peppe. Thank you for a great evening!

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  4. Louise VIP

    Seattle30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice small restaurant with wonderful ambiance. The food was excellent matched with excellent service all reasonably priced!

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  5. Eric

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Easily one kid the best meals I've had in Columbus. Not a large crowd as we dined on a Wednesday, but that made no difference in quality. Our party of 8 was taken care of phenomenally, and our waiter even gave me 2 free desserts on the house for my birthday. Incredible bread, pasta, mains, and desserts. Cocktails were fantastic as well. The quality of daily house-made pasta is evident. This restaurant deserves much more attention than I think it receives!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fresh and delicious. The service was a bit awkward because we had to place our first and second course order before the first course would be delivered. The kitchen also closed before 8:30 and we couldn’t get any food Togo for our families at home.

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  7. Gary VIP

    Columbus73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always - and Lauren’s usual excellent service. Shrimp oreganato and mushroom toast were delicious. Took neighbors there for the first time and they were extremely impressed. Said they will definitely be back!

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  8. Jim

    Columbus3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great bartender. Waitress was subpar, food solid and got stuck in a table in the back that was pathetic

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  9. Jozefa VIP

    Columbus32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always seasonally inspired and delicious. The Winter Citrus salad had the genius addition of a pistachio pesto.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Tuesday Pasta Tasting menu and it was delicious. The menu consisted of 3 different pasta dishes plus desert. Each dish was unique and beautifully presented. The ravioli was particularly good! The wine and cocktails were delicious as well. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable, as always. This is one of our favorite restaurants and the total experience never disappoints.

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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 1052 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
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
    Gluten-free Options
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
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