Z Cucina di Spirito

I came here with my friend for some dinner and Taylor took such amazing care of us. He had great recommendations, the food was amazing, the drinks were great, and they were really attentive. Will definitely be back. Thanks so much Taylor, merry Christmas!!

We stopped in for our first time. The food was great the atmosphere was giving early 2010’s Tuscan kitchen vibes. It was nice chill vibe and the service was great.

My husband and I went to Z Cucina Di Spirito for our anniversary dinner. The atmosphere is nice, the hosts were all pleasant. We enjoyed a few drinks at the bar before our reservation. The cocktails were great, as was the food! As a vegetarian, I had several options to choose from, which I appreciated.

Phenomenal Italian food. The atmosphere is nice and sophisticated but not overwhelming. The owner personally came out and talked to me and was very pleasant.

The restaurant was excellent. The pasta tasted amazing. Everything was really fresh. The atmosphere was great as well. I would highly recommend it.

I wanted to keep this amazing place a secret but for 2025 I will not gate keep. The ambience of this place screams chic and modern using the freshest ingredients to make their dishes. I’m not surprised that their reservations were absolutely booked out. Every time I come, I am greeted with a warm smile and the owner is absolutely amazing no matter how many hundreds of people come. She still remembers everyone. These are the type of restaurants that make it so easy for me to say nice things. The food is absolutely fresh and keeps you connected to Italy without having to leave Columbus, Ohio. The calamari is top-tier. The mushroom pizza is to die for and I enjoyed my gnocchi entrée the brown butter that they used on. It was amazing. I will be back again and again, and you should too.

What an amazing restaurant, truly. The ownership is absolutely committed to making sure that each and every person is welcomed, so thank you. My significant other and I have taken quite a liking to this establishment. We go quite often. I must include that they also have the best happy hour/ meatballs in all of Columbus. I would highly recommend giving this restaurant a try, and if you see a friendly fellow greeting you with lots of love-his name is probably Rick. -J.P

My wife and 13 yr old son and I had reservations on a Friday evening. Was quite busy but was seated right away. The atmosphere was trendy, open, and decorated classy. Our waitress was amazing. We began with specialty drinks. They did not disappoint! Our waitress garnished our table with sundried tomato dipping oil and fresh crusted bread. The sundried tomato dipping oil was just a settle sweetness and full of flavor. We ordered a Starter of fried Calamari Fritti. The calamari was cooked to perfection. The veggies were just as delicious as it's counterpart. For the salad, we got the Seasonal Salad and the Pickled Beet Salad. Both were exceptional and very fresh. For the Main Entree, one of us got the Orecchiette Pasta Alla Zozonna and two of us got the Bucatini Al Nero Di Seppia. I cannot tell you how amazing the meals were. We love our seafood and we know how to prepare and cook it ourselves. So to say the seafood was done perfectly, I mean it was done to a much higher standard than we could ever do! This is a much appreciated treat for us to dine out and have not a single thing to say negatively! We will definitely return and give the best reviews! Our compliments to the Staff and especially the Chef(s) who labored so meticulously to make our experience such an amazing one. No dessert this time, but this is a compliment from us!

This was our first visit here, but it will not be our last. My husband and I shared the calamari appetizer and the Caprese salad to start our meal. Both Italian classics were done just right! The squid was tender and crunchy. The Caprese salad was perfect and, as advertised on the menu, I'm sure the tomatoes were locally grown. My pappardelle with spinach and very thinly sliced peppers in a light cream sauce was very good and homemade although the pasta was a bit narrower than what I have had before. It was still quite delicious. My husband had squid ink bucatini and seafood in a tomato based sauce that was just a bit spicy. While I was a bit leery of eating black food, I gave it a try and was so glad I did. This dish was just just about perfection. Wow! I would love to have a full portion of this great entree. Next time! We were there on our anniversary, and we were given a serving of excellent chocolate mousse on decorative plate to share. A very nice touch! Service was prompt and friendly. We received lots of best wishes on our anniversary. While we had never been here before, it felt as though we had. This is a comfortably upscale spot with fine dining!

Z Cucina has a happy hour at the bar. However when my wife and I arrived, there weren't any seats remaining at the bar. We were very pleased that the staff permitted us to sit at a table adjacent to the bar and still take advantage of the happy hour prices. In retrospect, we would have paid full price for a lot of their dishes. The Roasted Mushroom pizza and Fig & Prosciutto pizza were both fire. I don't even like mushrooms! The pickled beet salad was a really good as a shared appetizer, and I don't even like beets! I do like lasagna, and I think Z's version holds up nicely to the cluster of Italian restaurants within a one block radius. I'd say the experience exceeded my expectations.

Great experience here! Came in last weekend for dinner with my girlfriend. Very easy to get a reservation, but the restaurant was still pretty crowded. There is a very spacious interior, but we sat outside under the covered patio which was very relaxing. Our server Sara was one of the best waitresses that I have had in a while. For food had the Orecchiette Pasta alla Zozzona. We also ordered a bottle of wine. Food was delicious and the perfect amount. Very reasonably priced too. They also served us complimentary bread with an olive oil tomato sauce. Overall cannot wait to come back!

The best calamari forever! I still couldn't find a better place! One time we got watermelon soup, it was special menu for the season and it was so good! Hope it will be back again

We had a great dinner here! It's in a fabulous location with wonderful food and service. We had a party of five and everyone was very pleased. I can't wait to go back!

Date night for my wife and I. Went for Italian in Grandview. We tried the meatballs and the calamari for appetizers. Meatballs were moist and delicious. Calamari Fritti was good. My wife had the risotto and I had the chicken parmigiana. The risotto was ok but not creamy enough for her. My chicken parmigiana had a fried crust with cheese on top but not quite the breaded crust I am used to. The spaghetti pasta underneath was al dente so a bit dry tasting. We ended with the cheesecake. Not bad, very creamy. Our check was $95 so I gave our waiter a 18% tip. Service was outstanding. Very attentive and we never had to ask for water refills, it was refilled three times. Would I go back? Probably not.

Had the calamari and risotto as an appetizer. Calamari was delicious- could have been a better mix between rings and tentacles but it was cook well and the sauce was delicious. The risotto was good but a bit mushy. Main dishes were overall pretty good. The veal wasn't the best ever but the flavor was good. The red sauce was very good and overall the dishes were well prepared and flavorful. The restaurant is quite noisy as it's one large room and voices carry. Having a conversation was difficult if you didn't want to yell. Our server was kind but seemed a bit pushy. We didn't order drinks or dessert and you could tell he was less concerned about our table. The menu is seasonal and not the most diverse which is disappointing, but there are definitely a few things I would go back to try.

Truthfully I expected more from our visit but I only went during happy hour and didn't get to try a full menu item. Happy hour is until 7 and only at the bar. So my friend and I were sat and ordered mussels, Cesar salads, and I ordered the risotto fritters. The salad was honestly not very good and I'm not sure why but I didn't really eat it. The mussels were okay, I've definitely had better. The risotto fritters were good but not amazing. The server was nice and the actual restaurant was nice but just a little disappointing flavor wise. I was also a little put off bc once the couple next to us finished their food, the server just poured their water right back into the pitcher. And whether or not they drank from that glass I'm not sure, but regardless it's not exactly the thing you want to see when your water is being poured from that same pitcher

hospitality was awesome. Food was good but nothing special for the price. It was clear that they wanted us to order more food to get the bill up which bothered me.

Wonderful food! Great service. Calamari is amazing, of course the pasta is on point and the cheese cake was soft and fresh. Definitely will come back. Nice clean ambiance.

Excellent food! Very cute and cozy restaurant with excellent service. The food was great with nice portion sizes. Definitely one of the better Italian restaurants in Columbus!!

Just another 5* meal with Rick and his team. Lasagna, squid bucatini, tiramisu, couple drinks, and a couple glasses of nice wine. Excellent service on their beautiful patio on a beautiful night. Go see Rick. You'll be glad you did.

Nice clean bathrooms, soap smells nice, easy to locate. Anyways with regard to the food they aren't too shabby either. The warm house made Mozzarella for the appetizer is a must have! The mozzarella contrasts with the well seasoned focaccia and sharpness of the Pecorino is a match made in heaven! The rest of my party enjoyed it as well! I had a Chicken Parmesan which came out really well. The environment is white table cloth fine dining, but the prices are pretty fair. Our server was very attentive and refilled our bread several times! This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Grandview Area so far, and I'll definitely be back

Stopped in for happy hour and love that it starts at little later, 5-7pm. It is only available at the bar so it may take a minute to get a seat. Cocktails are $8 which is a great deal. We went with an elderflower cocktail and an espresso martini. Both were nice but the elderflower was our favorite with its unique flavor. We also ordered a spinach salad, a Cesar salad and a pear flatbread. Everything had nice flavors, portion sizes were good prices were reasonable and service was good.

Great Happy Hour! $10 appetizers and discount on drinks. Cozy little restaurant with small bar. Bartenders were excellent and friendly. The calamari was outstanding. A touch salty but was probably the night. We also had the sausage pizza. Tasty! Definitely recommend the Happy Hpur! Will do it again.

The food and service at Z Cucina was wonderful as always. The birthday girl had the fall special of pappardelle with autumn squash in saffron sauce. Dan had the skillet lasagna. Dave and I got the same orrechietto with sausage and pancetta. Everything was really tasty and the server brought out a sweet pizzelle cookie topped with insanely good chocolate budino. The ambiance is warm and is generally busy, especially during happy hour which we appreciate goes later (until 7) than others.

Service was great - drinks ok. apps ok. I've been to Z cucina twice in the last year. the last time the food was just beyond salty. this time-- not as bad but still just so salty. got the halibut- comes with dismal amounts of veggies. it was not a good dish. I reco they take it off the menu

Great service, generally good food. It's a nice place for an Italian meal. My Chicken Parmesan was great. However, my wife's Pappardelle was a tad raw, and we had to ask for a replacement. The pasta was replaced and was delicious. However, you'd expect something like this to not happen at a nice restaurant, so that was a bit unexpected. All in all, a nice place for a slow, romantic evening.

Beautiful restaurant. Great service. My meal was just what I was searching for authentic and tasty. Best clam pasta I have ever had in Columbus!

We had decided to come for our 1 year anniversary of being married. The overall experience was great! Couldn't have asked for much more! Happy hour was great, the staff was super friendly at all times, food was even better. The owner of the restaurant Rick i think was his name was awesome to be greeted by as we walked in. He was super helpful of any questions we had about the establishment. Happy to say we will be back soon!

First of all. They updated menu periodically so don't expect the same dish if you see this two years later. I love the free bread with the oil. I guess there is tomato in the bread oil so it taste little sour, which perfect match the sourdough bread. The bread is Chucky outside and soft inside, I really love that. Rock Shrimp Ravioli is ok. Don't know why some of the mushroom are sour, like expired. White Clam Pizza is thin and chunky, but blend compared to other dishes Veal Chop is huge and soft. I love the broccoli and potato at the side! This a very nice restaurant with quiet vibe on that street. $70/person enjoying Italian food I think it's an okay deal. The lady who served us name Ryan(I think this is the name) She is very nice, when we ask if there any shops around us ( since I'm traveling) and she gave us lots of options.

Parking: street parking or paid lots nearby Food: food was okay - my dish (sweet potato gnocchi) was pretty lukewarm when it came out and didn't have much flavor, but someone had the lasagna which came out piping hot & looked delicious, and another person ordered the short rib which was delicious. Service: was good! Seating: mostly indoor seating

Husband and I stopped in for dinner on Good Friday. Husband had fish. He said it was just ok. I had spaghetti and meatballs. I asked the waiter to be sure to put the sauce on the side. I don't like heavy sauce. Waiter delivered my meal with all the sauce mixed in. Oh well, didn't look too bad. I couldn't eat hardly any of it. There was way too much sugar in the sauce. Plus the meatballs were too dense. (Tough). The meal actually gave me an upset stomach. My husband ordered me some lemon sorbet, thinking it would help me feel better. Waiter brought that to the table and it was nothing but salty lemon flavored ice. I couldn't eat it either. So, pretty bad experience. We were very disappointed. With tip, we paid $92 for a horrible meal.

We had some special visitors in town, so decided to try out Z Cucina Di Spirito after reading some rave reviews. The hours are limited, and they are only open Monday thru Saturday, so I'd suggest making a reservation. We were seated promptly when we arrived and our service was fantastic. The complimentary bread is cut into tiny squares which was neat, and the dipping sauce was excellent. We tried the stuffed ricotta fritters for an appetizer and they were delicious. The outside was crunchy, the mozzarella was melted to perfection and the pomodoro and balsamic sauces were great additions to the flavor. For my entree, I tried the Italian sausage & two ricotta lumache rigate. It came out a bit luke warm which was disappointing. However, someone in our group ordered the lasagna which is made to order and baked in a cast iron skillet, so undoubtedly takes the longest to prepare. I'm guessing this threw off the timing of the other entrees which were probably finished well before the lasagna finished baking. Either way, I would expect all the main dishes to be piping hot when they hit the table. The sauce was also a bit sweeter than I was expecting, so I think next time I would get something else. That said, our overall experience was good and the service was great so I'm sticking with 4 stars.

I had no idea what to expect when booking this reservation but the menu looked great so I wanted to try. I knew from the moment we walked up that it was going to be a great experience. The staff was attentive, the atmosphere was fun, and the smell was amazing. We waited for our table to open up at the bar and the drinks were great. Once we were seated, our server came immediately and made us feel taken care of. From the appetizers to the wine to our main dishes, everything was exactly what I was hoping for. I will certainly be back and I will likely become a regular.

*My last review has a spelling error and I can't fix it--makes me crazy! Oh well, now on to the important stuff. Food. Service. YES! Update for 6/24/22 Update: the owner is beyond accommodating and the focaccia and tomato oil is probably the best thing I've ever eaten! Definitely a fan!

Repeat visit to Z Cucina in Grandview. Always a great dinner! We also had their famous calamari (not pictured, sorry).

Food above average, good variety of happy hour menus; pleasant atmosphere; always a treat on tapas Tuesday.

Today I learned that Cucina means kitchen in Italian. I have no idea why it is named Z Cucina, but I would argue that this be named A Cucina since As are where they excel! They have an unique Appetizer. Specifically, their bread comes with this sundried tomato in oil dip that has a hint of anchovies, making for the most delectable combination of savoriness and sweetness. This is something that I didn't know could go with bread and is now something that I would crave for. You know how people go to red lobster just for the cheesy biscuits? The bread/dip is so good that people should also come here just for that. Except they have other stuff that they do really well I got the rock shrimp triangoli and it was slightly too salty for me but what came next more than made up for that salty entree. For dessert, we got the tiramisu (probably the only thing that I remembered to take a picture of) and the affogato. The tiramisu was ok but the affogato was amazing. The bitterness of the Expresso complemented the ice cream really well which ended the night on a good note. So yeah. Definitely try out all their dishes that starts with the letter A since that is clearly where they shine.

Great Italian gem in the heart of Grandview. The service was amazing and the ambiance is very soothing. Smaller restaurant and does have an enclosed patio area. The risotto fritters were very tasty. Ravioli was also good but a little under cooked. May be a personal preference. I'll go back but would likely try another dish

The ambiance was great. It's a smaller restaurant, so it wasn't too loud. I like the color scheme as well. Service was alright. Nothing Greta but nothing bad either. The food is where my fiancé and I both give 3 stars. For $25 for the gnocchi it was a really small portion. I wasn't very hungry when I got there, but I felt like I ate a snack. The flavor was good, but mostly from the panchetta. The lasagna was better, but nothing exceptional. The menu was small, but they have a large wine list. Bottles range from $40-$300. I really wanted to give a higher review, but we just weren't that impressed. We don't have much of a reason for returning. We actually almost left after we looked at the menu because nothing jumped out and it was a small menu, and sadly I try not to be negative in my reviews but I wish we would tried somewhere else.

Mark and Alberta Rylance took myself and Stephanie Perom here for dinner before our flight back to Los Angeles. Did not know what to expect and I am a fussy eater. WOW, The food and Service were amazing. The girls started with the soup, while my brother and I sampled the tapas plates! I also had a wild mushroom pizza that was THE BEST MUSHROOM PIZZA EVER. (I grew up in Chicago). The entree's were amazing as well. I had the lasagne and it was to die for with the melted crispy cheese crust! For desert we split a tiramisu and it is made with whipped cream. The wine list and beers were very cool and the owner Rick made himself available to us all and I learned his struggle of 16 years to have a five star restaurant. Kudos to you and your ethics, morality and incredible business acumen WE WILL BE BACK AND I will refer others to this amazing restaurant.

Phenomenal restaurant!!!! We called and got a table for 2 at 5pm the same morning and there was no problem. Atmosphere was very relaxing and the service was great. We had Mark and he was very nice with some great recommendations. We will definitely be going again. Food was outstanding

Our party of four including my Italian mom were wowed with the food. Linguine with clams were just right. Chicken Parmesan was the Best I ever had. It was a breast piece with a wonderful red sauce and house made pasta. Mom had ravioli that made her real happy. Desserts were thoughtfully made and quite satisfying. I'll go back again and again! Bravissimo! The service was EXCEPTIONAL!

Z Cucina was recommended by a client while I was in Columbus on a business trip. I was alone, so I sat at the bar and it happened to be Happy Hour. I come from Massachusetts, where they have banned Happy Hours. so this was a treat. The menu has plenty of choices, all looked wonderful. I ordered the mussels and after my first plump delicious one, I asked where they get such good mussels in Ohio? Well, they are flown in from PEI and they were the best mussels I have ever had. Coming from New England, where I get fresh seafood all the time, I was impressed. Not only the mussels, but the diavolo broth hit with just the right amount of heat. The bread and oil they serve is to die for! I asked for the recipe of that secret sauce, it was sooo good. It has a special sweet/sour note that is very different. I told them they need to bottle it and sell it. I also got the mushroom pizza and the bartender, (sorry forgot his name) added a strained side of the tomato sauce to add, perfection! The chef came out to chat for a bit, had worked in Boston briefly, and was so nice. Thanks for a great dinner!

The staff provided great customer service and the reservation process was simple. Overall ambiance was warm and cozy, definitely somewhere you can unwind. However, most of the food in our party of six was described as just "okay" or not good. From burnt chicken parmesan, to dry spaghetti and meatballs, our entrees did not hit the mark. The shining star of the meal was the bread and oil to start. I've added a photo of my goat cheese ravioli, which I rate 7/10.

We really like the happy hour at Z Cucina! Great salad, small plate, great selection of cocktails and wine by the glass. It's fun to sit at the bar and enjoy the music, the food and good company. Ed, the bartender, answered our questions, was attentive and added fun to our experience. Grazie! We'll be back.

I love this place! Happy Hour from 5-7 is my favorite! $10 appetizer, $3 off wine, $2 off beer. My favorites for dinner probably are the lasagna or the orecchiette pasta. Also, the tiramisu is the best!

I came here for a birthday dinner with a large party of 8. Our waiter, Scott, was very helpful and gracious given that there was a lot going on at our table. This restaurant is in Grandview where street parking can be difficult, but heads up, you can park across the street in the post office parking lot for free. We were here on a Tuesday and they had a tapas special going on with several small plates available for $5 all night. I thought that was a great way to try certain dishes on their menu before ordering a full plate, so we ordered the seafood risotto, beefstriped tomatoes, and fried shrimp. Out of those tapas, the shrimp was my favorite. The tomatoes were just okay (topped with crabmeat which was a yummy addition) and the risotto didn't have much flavor or creaminess. One guest also had the cucumber ricotta which was also just okay. Another had the house meatballs which I enjoyed. They gave me a meatloaf vibe. Let me say that the bread with the red sauce for the table was soooo good! I'm honestly not sure what was in it other than some kind of oil, but it really had so much flavor that I had to ask Scott if they sold it by the bottle! My dinner was the smoked chicken ravioli which was a very solid choice. Inside was some sort of minced chicken, moist and flavorful, outside was spiced cream corn, Ohio sweet corn, and a candied tomato with a very rich and tasty cream sauce. I enjoyed it very much! The reviews from the rest of my party were mixed. Two ordered the veal short ribs but didn't like the flavors and thought the meat wasn't tender at all, one ordered the sea scallops and also wasn't impressed. Still, we had a lovely evening and this is a solid spot for upscale Italian food.

Had a great experience here again recently. The Happy hour is the way to start out with 1/2 price on most drinks at the bar. Then we moved on to our table and had the ravioli and flatbread. We found the service to be excellent as well as the food and would certainly recommend Z Cucina when in the mood for Italian.

Everything we shared was from their Happy Hour section. I did start off with a GrandMule. It was good. Much lest sugary taste than some, which I liked. The sugar coated lemon gummy was a neat garnish, and I thought it lightened up the whole black-burgundy-and-white sophisticated vibe of the restaurant. We did not partake in their Thursday Happy Hour pizza deal - every flatbread is $5 from 5-7 pm. I'd definitely swing back to give em a try, as a few had appealing toppings. Instead we ordered the calamari Fritto Misto small plate, the house made fresh ricotta small plate and the Parmesan Creme Brûlée plate. The calamari is lightly breaded strips, as opposed to being ALL circular rings. The dish is a tad on the warm side, and I thought that flavor somewhat overshadowed the calamari. I love calamari, but the tastes are not strong enough. The lightly batter-fried veggies served with the calamari were good. I'd be happy to eat those as a dish. The Ricotta cake was interesting. A cornbread like ricotta carb, with a big ol glop of butter on top, mm mmmm. The flavor from the cheese mixed with a small amount of the thick fig jam was very filling. The Parmesan Brûlée was SUPER good. A mix of sweet creme brûlée and hints of the cheese mixed in, with the roasted winter veggies, we were able to get dinner and "dessert" in one dish! I really liked this dish, and the sweet cheese was a great end to the evening. The gentleman bartender was pleasant. He was very accommodating in regards to my Dine Originals gift certificate. The menus change every so often, so I look forward to seeing what they think of next time I'm in.

My wife and I stopped here on a whim after leaving a nearby restaurant which was too noisy for our taste. We had wine, cocktails, and the pepperoni pizza app. The service at the bar was perfect and the pizza was tasty. I highly recommend stopping in.

10/10 would come back to this restaurant For the GOAT CHEESE RAVIOLI!!! wow it was amazing. Tangy, sweet, savory. I have never enjoyed a meal so much in Columbus. Our sever was very sweet and brought us a treat for the event we were celebrating and called us to let us know we forgot our items.

New & engaging menu options. Friendly and informative staff. All around 5 stars each time we visit. Thank you for keeping Grandview classy & unique!

This is a very nice, upscale restaurant. I only recently went for happy hour, and would like to return for dinner one night. The happy hour is M-F, 5-7 and at the bar only. It doesn't include the tables in the bar (the bar is separated from the dining room). I arrived a couple of minutes before 5 and there were a few people seated at the bar. It filled quickly. They had a seasonal HH menu with small plates, and grilled flatbread pizzas (only specially priced on Thursdays). Cocktails and wine were $5, and beer was $3. I had 1 cocktail, and 2 small plates. Everything was great. I am attaching the photos I took of the food. The bartenders were attentive. It was pleasant to sit at the bar after a work day, but honestly, I was not impressed with their HH food prices. One plate was $10, which to me is a full-priced appetizer. I will update once I return for dinner.

Food was spectacular with great service. A tad loud but not bad just the typical hustle and bustle of a great restaurant. I'm so very happy with everything.

Visited for the first time in quite a while on Saturday night. Street parking is at a premium at that time, but there's a pay lot located on the next block that is payable via the parking app. The restaurant is beautiful and has great ambience. In addition to the main dining area, there's a covered patio/3-season room as well. There are a handful of pasta dishes, as well as mains such as "Italian Shrimp and Grits." My husband opted for the traditional lasagna, which was solid. I had the filet, which was cooked perfectly. Good wine list and interesting cocktails. Service is friendly.

I wanted to like this place. I brought a large group for a business dinner and I had hyped it up because it used to be great. Our server was fine but it appeared he didn't like his job very much. But between him and the kitchen our food came out in a timely manner. So let me start by saying. if you're an Italian restaurant owner. you gotta nail the Caesar salad. I wonder who needs to taste this to recognize changes need to be made. The best Caesar salad is at la chatelaine. They are French! But by golly they are famous for that salad. Go try it and copy it! Problem solved. Several dishes were ordered. I had the chicken Parmesan. I liked the chicken well enough... the pasta (very small portion) was just boring. Desperately needed garlic. No one at the table talked about their food and I was embarrassed. I will never go back and I'm guessing my clients won't either.

Service and ambiance were great. Food was mediocre and smaller portions for the price. My pasta sauce on my ravioli tasted like bland tomato paste. Not much flavor overall. The best tasting thing was the free bread and oil sauce they give you! That was amazing lol they also gave us a treat for our anniversary for free which was delicious and generous. Probably wont go back.