Suzanna L.
Yelp
There is a reason why this place has had a long-standing reputation by people in the know (ahem, true Italians) as being an authentic and consistent Italian restaurant in the northwest area. It's located in a small strip mall across the street from Sam's Club on sawmill. For as long as I have lived in Columbus, it's been there. It's a small restaurant, with a bar area equivalent in size to its main dining area. This explains why getting a reservation here is hard. I also noticed during my dining that there were regulars. Those regulars also had their long-standing reservations at tables. I can see how someone could eat here weekly as long as their waistline and metabolism cooperate lol. The portion size are humongous. I had enough leftover for both a lunch and dinner the day after. For starters, their bread and butter were delicious. The butter had diced onions in it with a lot of garlic. If you're not a fan of onions or garlic, this might not be your thing. In truth, it was a little overpowering for us ladies, but admittedly delicious. The bread was fabulous and lives up to the hype. A surprisingly hearty and delicious wedding soup came with my meal. Honestly, the bowl was so big it could've been my meal! The pastas were all handmade. That makes all the difference. Everything was very flavorful, came out hot, and very fresh. My friend pasta Primavera came out with beautiful, colorful vegetables aplenty. My chicken Moretti was fabulous and in my opinion, a must order! Unfortunately, we were also full. We didn't try their desserts, but I'm sure they were delicious. I saw a few tables that had ordered some. Everyone at my table was also satisfied with the wine choices. This would be a nice family dinner restaurant if you're ever craving a satisfyingly hearty true Italian meal.