Very pleasantly surprised by this place! A little old school, and tight parking. But they were able to seat us right away even with a toddler. Our server was nice and knew the menu well. I went with the daily fish special which I forget the type of fish but it came with this crawfish cream sauce over a polenta cake and was SO good. Very rich. Very filling. Overall I'd like to come back maybe without the kid and try some of their other offerings! read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Pan Sauteed Daily Fish - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Had an occasion to celebrate with a Cajun food lover so we had to try out Gallo's! They specialize in Cajun and Italian cuisine, and they have a fully stocked bar. It was an interesting vibe since they were a mix between candle light dinner and sports bar vibes with lots of TVs in the bar area. The ambience was relaxed and chill. The appetizer bread was very soft and went great with the butter. We opted for the salt brined wings as an appetizer with their house sauce. The sauce was not as spicy as expected, but the wings were so crispy and delicious. I also liked how they put the sauce on the bottom so the wings didn't get soggy over time. Being from Buffalo, my wing standards are high, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good they are! The gumbo was also delicious! It had such a rich taste to it, with tender chicken and the flavor was so deep. I thoroughly enjoyed this. The fish dish was tasty and the portion was big as it also came with polenta. I enjoyed the crawfish in the sauce, but the sauce was a bit heavy. The seafood ravioli was a bit of a miss, as it only came with five ravioli and one of them was not stuffed. Our server kindly gave us a whole new dish, which was great service, but I don't think it would be worth the price. Overall the prices are on the higher side but it's a good place for a nice dinner out. I liked the options for Cajun food and would be back to try more options! read more

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Came here on a Friday night and was able to get seated right away! It was busy but not crazy busy. Great for a date night! Our server was very friendly be knowledgable about the menu. I had the Walleye Fish and my husband had the vodka pasta. Both were very flavorful! Also the service was fast! Overall we would definitely come back. read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Walleye and Polenta - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Wow!!!! This was an incredible yelp find. It is obviously a well kept neighborhood secret. The place was packed but we put ourselves on the waiting list and a table was ready when we showed up. We always enjoy eating in local family restaurants when we travel and Gallo's was top notch! The family story is great and we loved the bread from the family bakery. It was a warm crusty sourdough. I had the House Pasta and my husband had the Pasta Russo. Yum!!! But the star of the show was the Buttermilk Battered fried Oysters for our appetizer. We must go back again for those. Being a neighborhood hotspot, Gallo's is a vibrant, robust place. read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - The Gallo's House Pasta - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Fun place and delicious food! I always feel at home at this location. The hostesses were friendly and talked to me. Looked me in the eye! I wish all hostesses would be like this. The bartenders were attentive and made great cocktails. The burrata appetizer was delicious!! And I loved my salmon entree. I would always have a reservation for dinner though. read more

Loved this place! Burrata was unbelievable and the seafood was impeccable. Staff and chef were amazing.

Don't get the wings! They're hard and crispy. Service was excellent but it too loud in that extra room with that long table in the front talking so much. read more

Gallos remains one of the best Italian/creole restaurants in town. Great menu and specials. Even table bread is very good. Highly recommend their creole dishes. Like everywhere else the prices have gone up, but the quality and quantity of food remains high. You can expect Great service. Also it can get really loud in here. Tables are close. Be sure to make reservations unless you want to take a chance on getting bar seating. Reservations require credit card. read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Walleye over polenta in cream sauce. Special. Delicious - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Always busy so I recommend a reservation! The owner is very hands on and friendly. Food is always delicious. read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Salmon entree - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

What a great place! Food is excellent, service is fast. Ambiance is nothing special and it was soooo dark I needed my cell phone to read the menu, but that was easily forgiven when we got our entrees. Came in on a Monday night for dinner. Parking lot was packed, though there were still quite a few tables open inside when we arrived at 5:30...not so much when we left. Started with a side salad with their balsamic dressing. The salad was nothing special, just iceberg lettuce with carrots and Kalamata olives, but the dressing was great! I had the Seafood Creole and my daughter had the Chicken Parm. Both were really, really good. The Chicken Parm was served on Alfredo noodles and topped with a red sauce. Never sent that before, but it was delicious. The Creole was outstanding. Shrimp, mussels, 4 good sized scallops and a white fish swimming in the richest red sauce I've ever had! No spice whatsoever, which was a bit surprising, but the flavor of the dish was off the charts. Need to come back again and try something with a bit of spice. Looking forward to it! read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This food was outstanding, and the service was swift and efficient. The gumbo was spot on in flavor and very complex. The oysters were also good enough to prompt a second order. These items were very authentic New Orleanian style. If not for small patches of snow outside, you would believe you were there in New Orleans somewhere. The ambience was okay but it was Valentine's Day evening so the place was bustling with people and full. Yet you could see through all of this and see a more subtle atmosphere is possible with a normal every day outing. The mural of a New Orleans street was neat. We will be back again "fer sho". read more

Fantastic food, drinks. Back for my third visit and it was perfection once again! Superb service! i had a pear martiniperfection. My entree was a halibut over polenta with their special crawdads sauce...unbelievably delicious! Ended with a limoncello cream cake...the best! Be sure to make a reservation as this place was packed by 7 pm ( Friday evening). read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Had a delicious Sunday brunch at Gallo's today. So glad they are now open for brunch on the weekends. We sat in the wine room with the garage door up and soaked in the lovely weather. Between three of us we had the creole crab salad, the sweet corn and cheddar grits with chicken and the Brioche french toast. We all loved our food and had great service. They were also serving their lunch menu in addition to brunch. read more

The cuisine here is an interesting mixture of Italian and Cajun. I had a cup of their Gumbo with rice. Generous amounts of chicken and andouille sausage. I also had their Caprese Salad. While the Tomatoes were nothing to write home about (they never are anywhere this time of year), the Mozzarella was very fresh, and Balsamic glaze spot-on. The bed of mixed greens was also very fresh and complemented the Tomatoes and cheese nicely. My spouse had the meatball sub with coleslaw. The meatballs were gigantic, and a very moist and flavorful mixture of Beef, Veal and Pork. The great news is this place is now open for lunch, Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-3pm, and there is a less pricey lunch menu, but you can still order from the dinner menu at lunchtime. read more

Our server at the bar was so kind, he was awesome! My friend had some dietary restrictions and he was able to help her. The Cavatelli Alfredo with Shrimp was amazing and the bread was warm. Cute bar area, I really enjoyed the ambiance. read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Cavatelli Alfredo with Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Love the pizzas with ricotta and the house red wine. Great place to watch a game and relax.

Finally made it here. It was a nice weekday so we sat outside. It is fine but it is basically the parking lot just FYI. We were greeted quickly after being seated. Ordered some wine and then food. Once our food arrived (again very quickly) we dug in...but we needed extra dressing for the side salad, salt & pepper, and additional ketchup. We did not see our server for a lengthy amount of time to the point of going into the bar to get someone. It was a bit annoying as they were not that busy at the time. Food was fine nothing over the top but I would go back to try some other menu items. Wine list is good. If only they had a happy hour. Note - there is no happy hour here which was a little disappointing. read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Burrata appetizer - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This restaurant was recommended to us from friends and it did not disappoint! We arrived and the parking lot was full! I was worried we would have to wait for a ya ke but got sat right away in the bar area! This place was hoppin but had a relaxed atmosphere and homey vibe. We ordered the crispy cauliflower bites with the homemade ranch and they were lightly breaded and crunchy! Not soggy at all! They served us their bread and butter and o could've eaten more but would've ran out of room for my food! I ordered the chicken étouffée, that was so tender with great flavor, the gravy was rich and savory. Not spicy. It came with rice. My husband got the jambalaya which looked amazing. With each bite a little bit of heat but manageable by his standards. (I don't do a lot of spicy stuff.) Everything was amazing and definitely worth the trip and will be going back!! read more

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Very disappointed with the manager Jenn and owner Nick Gallo. My husband and I came from out of town to the restaurant for a special occasion with local people who rave about the place. My husband but into a sandwich that had an olive out in it and it broke his tooth. The manager and server were nice and apologized. Hey also gave us information to contact the manager Jenn. No real response from her. She mentioned that Nick the owner was OOT and he would be in touch with us. We have emailed and called numerous times in the last 5 weeks and no response. We now have a large dental bill and were told originally the might of the incident that they would help pay for any further bills. Feel horrible for not only my husband dealing with pain and dental issues that will last for a full year before being resolved. It would still be nice to hear from the owner. Wishing for the best outcome. I will keep everyone posted. D Conforti read more

When I'm charged 3.5% to use a credit card and not disclosed upfront, I say bad business. That leaves a bad taste in one's mouth.

Our server, Julie, was exceptional! Great Creole food. Enjoyed chicken etouffe and the jambalaya. Convenient location. Lots of non-Creole choices on the menu. Fairly extensive wine list. read more

Excellent food and service!! Loved the gumbo! Loved the grilled cheese!! The pasta was good.

Our local go-to. Not just pizza. Eat in or carry out always great. We order in or dine in 2-3 times a month

Food was great, had the mussels and service was very good. Well worth the visit and I can see why it has top rating.

We were sat in the back room, which I kind of enjoyed but when we went out into the main dinning I wish we were sat there. I got a lovely Malbec to drink. For food we got burrata with pistachio pesto and it was amazing. I would order 10/10 times. I also got the chicken parm special. I liked it a lot. The chicken was more rubbery than I would prefer but I loved the flavor and would order again. I read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Pistachio pesto burrata - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Initially started out all bad and was seconds away from asking for the check (2 drinks were ordered). Then CAMERON walked came over turned out thoughts around so quickly! He was absolutely amazing- we couldn't have had a better waiter. He truly made my birthday dinner special! Follower his recommendations for appetizer (burrata), entrees (chicken sandwich & crawfish etoufee), drinks for meal and dessert paring. Almost forgot I did a last minute order for Gumbo (must try so freaking delicious). Everything was great and I'm so glad I stayed. Thanks for such an phenomenal birthday experience Cameron. I will certainly return! read more

I'd been to Gallo's Tap Room before, so I assumed Gallo's Kitchen is another sports bar for the last 10 years. Turns out they're a Cajun-Italian fusion restaurant. Thank you to Facebook of all places to clue me in! The interior of the restaurant is fairly snug and the decor is on the fancier side although a bit outdated. They were very busy despite us going on a Wednesday evening. Luckily, they take reservations on Open Table. The food is very good, definitely the highlight of the restaurant. I really enjoyed my seafood creole! Their tomato sauce is on point, so anything on their menu using their tomato sauce (like pasta) is probably excellent. The price to portion ratio might be a bit on the high side, but it's acceptable. The only thing keeping them from a perfect 5 star review is the speed of the service. Possibly due to the lack of workers that's a problem everywhere these days, but our main dish took nearly an hour to come out. That's challenging when you're there with kids. All in all though, I'd definitely be interested in dining here again! read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Arancini - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We went to Gallo's tonight at 4pm hoping to enjoy their happy hour. They do not have a happy hour as is advertised. They did seat us, and we had a lovely waitress - very knowledgeable and kind (5 stars). At 4:45 pm, she politely told us that there is 90 minute time limit, so we had 45 minutes to order our food and be out of there. We were somewhat surprised since no one told us this when we arrived, and we were the only ones sitting in the dining room. Thinking she might have misunderstood the rule and that it was only during prime dining hours, we asked to speak to the manager. Our waitress did not misunderstand, and we needed to be out of the restaurant in 45 minutes because he had a busy schedule tonight. We asked him if we could start the time now, since they were still allowing open seating, and he told us no. He even told us that Kitchen Social has this 90 minute rule. We have eaten at Kitchen Social many times, and this is not the case unless you are sitting at the party table. Rather disappointed with this policy. The menu does look very delicious, and I think fine food should be savored and not rushed. We asked for our check and went to dine at The Wine Bistro which had great happy hour specials, wonderful servers, lovely atmosphere, and does not add a surcharge for using a credit card. read more

This is my favorite bar, and my favorite restaurant in Columbus. Great new fresh specials every single day.

Outstanding vibe and service and I wish I had tried the Italian dishes instead of Cajun. Appetizer rice balls and my chicken etouffee dish were wholly overpowered by a raw garlic taste that was surprisingly novice. Also the breading on the chicken was a bit too much and therefore soggy. Not sure if it was an inexperienced chef or a purposful choice but two dishes with the same problem makes me think the raw garlic used, not sauteed it seemed to moderate the strength of the garlic, was their approach. This was a nearly $400 meal and the service was outstanding and great setting but that overpowering raw garlic will make me think twice about giving it another chance. Very good bread, fish nugget appetizer, and brined wings. Others with me enjoyed their food or didn't share otherwise with me. read more

This got sooo long so in summary: Choose Moretti's where the food is always amazing and I've never been rushed out the door. Never go to Gallo's where they don't have time to allow you to finish your meal. Local Authentic Italian Homemade Food Family Dinner Restaurant Dublin, OH - Moretti's Restaurant AND now the novel of my evening: I'd heard so many wonderful things about Gallo's -- how delicious and homemade the food is -- and I'd been excited to try it for a long time. My husband and I haven't been able to go out much since April 2020. Not because of COVID, but because our son, Pete, was hit by a car that year and now requires 24/7 care. That's made dining out something rare and logistically tricky for us. My day had been busy but really nice. I went to the Bradley Craft Show with my sister in the morning, came home to do some laundry, and got ready for my open house (I'm a Realtor -- call me if you're looking for your first or next dream home!). After collecting my signs, I rushed home, and my husband and I headed out to meet my sister and her husband for dinner at Gallo's in Upper Arlington. Our reservation was for 6:15 p.m. My sister texted to say they'd arrived, and we got there right on time at 6:12. Our server greeted us warmly and took wonderful care of us all evening. She laughed at our jokes, was attentive without hovering, and made the meal feel relaxed and fun. The food was absolutely delicious -- appetizers, salads, seafood, pasta, jambalaya, two bottles of wine, and mixed drinks. Everything was spot on. I even ordered a to-go meal for my 16-year-old at home, and he loved it. The company, conversation, food, and wine -- it was exactly what my husband and I needed. When I saw bread pudding on the menu, my eyes lit up. I love bread pudding, and I had already decided I was going to order it no matter how full I was. We were sipping our wine and waiting for our server to return with dessert suggestions when a manager came to our table. He asked how everything was, and we told him it had been wonderful -- that our server was fantastic. Then, out of nowhere, he said he was "in a jam" and needed our table. We were stunned. We explained that we were still waiting to order dessert, and a carry out order he said he'd check on it before walking away. We all looked at each other, trying to process what had just happened. There was an empty table nearby and only a few people waiting by the door. We still had plenty of wine left, and our service had been well-paced all night -- not slow, not rushed. When our server returned, we told her what happened. She looked uncomfortable and said she'd need to ask if we were still allowed to order dessert. Apparently, there's a 90-minute dining limit. I wasn't watching the clock, but the entire meal had moved along naturally. We definitely weren't lingering or holding things up. Still, I was determined to have my bread pudding. I decided to explain to the manager-- calmly but honestly -- how much this night meant to us, and how his words had taken something special and turned it into something upsetting. I tried to keep it factual, but as a mom who still cries daily seeing my son struggle, my emotions showed. I didn't yell; I just shared my reality. He didn't apologize. He barely said anything -- just nodded a few times. When I asked to speak to the owner, he came over, but his demeanor was fidgety and detached. He said the right words but didn't seem sincere. We even pointed out t the table that remained empty the whole time. He said he didn't know what happened but would ask. He ended by saying he hoped it would be better "next time," and I told him there probably wouldn't be a next time. He didn't seem to care. As someone who's worked in restaurants for many years -- from server to general manager -- I know that this situation could have been turned around with empathy and ownership. Instead, I went from having a rare, joyful evening to sitting in the car replaying the words, "I'm in a jam, I need your table." It's about a 25 minute drive home and we arrived home around 8:15 p.m.,about two hours after our reservation time. I never did get my bread pudding -- and by then, I wouldn't have enjoyed it anyway. Again, choose Moretti's for all your Italian cravings!!! read more

Had the best Walleye I have ever eaten in 86 yrs. Wonderful flavor and tenderness. Emily was outstanding in her service to us, met every need with a smile. Eager to tell my friends and eager to return soon J Swabby. read more

We hadn't been to Gallo's Kitchen in years, but remembered it as pretty darn good - and we were right. The food, the server, the atmosphere- it was all great! read more

Been wanting to dine here a few times but they never had room. Tonight we got a spot and ordered a lot of food. Sooooo salty and I've already had a few beers beforehand so it would have been delicious!!! But man, won't be back for awhile!!! read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - Holy salty. Everything. And I love salt. - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Oh how I so wish Gallo's was on the West side of town! I love doing business with Gallo's as well as eat their food and enjoy the dining experience! I wish I had a meatball right about now and it's only 8:07am. . The service is superb! Ambiance is soothing amazing! This is my kind of night out on the town! read more

Gallo's is a local fan favorite around here in Columbus, and famous local Yelper Mike G got me hooked on them after my first visit to the city a few months back. I've been a fan since, and got the chance to visit this location on my trip back down to Columbus. This location is more intimate then the first one we had been too. What I didn't know is that the menu varies somewhat between locations depending on what you're looking for. This location has a more Southern/Creole type menu with a decent variety of options. They also take pride in their extensive beer, wine and liquor offerings which is a menu in itself. Recently, the waiter told me that this location has a wine dispensing machine which the staff is head over heels with because it keeps the wine at the perfect temperature and allows the staff to sample wines that they normally wouldn't be able to by the glass due to not having proper storage for the long term. After reviewing the menu, I really wasn't sure what to get. The food here is fabulous but my appetite has been a bit off lately so I didn't want a ton of food. I ended up getting the burger and Mike G ended up getting the Po Boy, which he loved. My burger was fabulous and our server was top notch. I find the service here to be amazing at this location and we both had a really good time. Overall, gallo's doesn't disappoint and we both seemed to walk away happy with our experience here. Worth a visit regardless if you're a local or an out of towner like me. Plenty of food to choose from and amazing service! read more

Gallo's Kitchen + Bar - people eating and drinking - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Small neighborhood kitchen and bar with delicious food. It was our first time and let me tell you it was delicious! The wait staff were very friendly, accommodating and the chef came out to check on us as well. He gave us a sample of the crawfish sauce special (which was what I originally came for but somehow ordered something else). We will be back and have already recommended Gallo's to others. read more

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Great service & delish food. Just wish there were more healthy, pescatarian options! A bit noisy & could have been more comfortable seating, but would return! read more

Good food and atmosphere. Our server was very attentive and had good knowledge of the menu. We definitely will go back. read more

I have now had three total experiences at this restaurant and all have been amazing. Fat Tuesday did not disappoint, the Prisoner Wine Tasting was incredible and we went for dinner Sunday which was another stellar experience. I have had steak from some of the best steakhouses coast to coast and in-between but the filet with the homemade worcester sauce is the absolute best I have had- melts in your mouth. The owner checked on us to make sure everything was perfect, the manager did the same and was as engaging as she usually is and the wait staff was attentive and friendly. Gallo's has become my favorite . On top of everything else the ambiance is great- it has for sure become my happy place. read more