Novella Osteria - Powell

The restaurant offers outstanding and creative Italian dishes, prepared from scratch. It's among the best in central Ohio.

As my daughter started to get sleepy (which was my oversight, hoping she would stay up late), we requested that the chicken be packaged to go. It took a little longer than expected, but considering it was a fully booked night, it wasn't a big deal. The General Manager was very apologetic about the wait and generously gave us a gift card for our next visit. We assured them we had no complaints and that the food had been fantastic so far. I also want to mention that they packaged everything thoughtfully, and the Chicken Piccata was genuinely one of the best I've had from a restaurant. It wasn't overly salted and was seasoned just right, allowing the flavors of the ingredients to shine through. I was very impressed and look forward to returning in the future—ideally at an earlier dinner time!

The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional. It's clear that the entire team takes great pride in their work.

Novella Osteria is proof that great restaurants can be found outside of High Street! They have a welcoming atmosphere perfect for date nights or small groups. A great selection of wines and amazing cocktails and mocktails.Let's start with the antipasti.. you need to order their Meatballs and the Hazelnut/Ricotta Crotini. The handmade pastas are definitely the star of the show! The classic Cacio E Pepe was executed perfectly, but if you want something creamier and heavy than go for the carbonara! For the seafood lovers, the squid ink pasta with shrimp and mussels will fill you up. Don't forget to ask about their daily specials

One of our favorite places in Columbus. There pasta dishes are always amazing and creative. Limited menus but they have a way of making something special out of something so simple. The flavor balances in each dish are amazing. Always great service as well. Best pasta dishes in Columbus. It's not a traditional Italian restaurant but in a good way.