I was very impressed, and I can't find any negatives, so five stars. I've heard they have good wings here, but I just had wings yesterday, and with the bitter cold I was in a pierogi mood, and I've heard those are good as well. Street parking, which is a problem with all the snow so be careful, but also a good sized parking lot out back. It's in an old house, and it feels like a neighborhood bar. Woody, warm, some TVs with games playing. Plenty of tables, and another room in the back so more room than you might think. Plus, it looks like you can go upstairs. I think the bartender was by himself, so I tried to make it a little easier on him. But he was doing a good job keeping up, with food and drinks. Super friendly and helpful. There's a lot of interesting stuff on the menu, but I knew I wanted pierogi, and then I saw the garlic green beans and went for them. I'm glad I did. They came out perfectly cooked, not overdone, with garlic, lemon juice, and some blue cheese dressing on the side. Very good. The pierogies were excellent. I don't think they make them here, but they fry them up well here, with onions, mushrooms, and sour cream on the side. Very, very good comfort food. All for like $12 total. I only got four pierogi, but they were big and there were plenty of green beans. Get more pierogi if you're hungry. But seriously, even with a substantial tip I was out of there for well under $20 and full. Definitely will be back. read more

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Best place ever!! We are about two hours away and we will be back!! Good prices and good vibes!

This is a nice neighborhood bar that caters to the college football crowd. It was the designated location for Texas fans this weekend as it hosted a popular podcast (On Texas Football) happy hour the Friday before the game. read more

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Yikes. I came here with friends who raved about it. Not sure what happened because it was a real mess. Food orders were wrong, we got some things twice and some not all. I am sitting here and all but of my friends are done eating. The other two are still waiting for their food. The good that did come was marginally ok, inconsistent at best. I can't say I'll be back any time soon. read more

Not handicap accessible. Asked if they could unlock the back exit door and was told "they don't have a key and it's a building owner thing." This makes it against fire code to not have 2 exits available. Food was good. Service was slow as other tables received food before us even though they were sat after us. read more

Gresso's Restaurant and Bar - Locked exit door that they do not have a key for. Only one entrance/exit to the public. - Sports Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The bartender Dirk is fantastic, he makes great drinks, knows exactly how to make the perfect Old Fashioned! We sat on the patio and it was perfect. I had a smash burger with the fries, delicious! I'll definitely return, probably on a regular basis! read more

Gresso's is a cozy little dive bar that happens to serve the best perogies I have ever had - seriously - these are 5 star perogies! Wednesday is wing night, and they are deeply discounted and very delicious. I had the buffalo on m visit. They were cooked to perfection - crispy on the outside, nice and juicy with just the right amount of heat. Gresso's has the touch tunes juke box, and when we were there it played consistently, which is nice! The place looks like it could have been a house at one time. There are several "rooms" which add a bit of privacy if you're have a get together or a small party. If you're in the area Gresso's is definitely worth a stop. read more

Very cool place, very cool building! We were looking for a new place to try out with some friends. This is a place that has been on our list to try so we have it a shot. The building is a super cool big old house. The stairs as you come in a really cool. There is a ton of seating. Several different spaces. They even have a great looking, big patio we will have to try when it's warmer outside. We decided to sit in the bar. They were really busy. I guess they had a private party upstairs that was way bigger than planned. Despite that, we still got gos service. She didn't forget about us. We ordered a few apps for the table to share. Both were really good. One was the fried banana peppers. Haven't seen those many places. Love those. They were really good. The other was the pork waffle fries. Wow. Great combo and delicious! My friend and I couldn't decide between the pierogies and the Ruben. So we each got one and shared. But we're really good. I would get both again. My husband and other friend both got burgers and they both really enjoyed them. We will definitely go back. They had so many things on the menu we wanted to try. read more

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Gresso's is an old house turned (dive) bar. They have lots of TV's and sports memorabilia. The bar area boasts two projector screens on either side with TV's in the middle. If you're planning to watch a game at the bar, I'd recommend getting here early as the space is somewhat limited. However, if you have a group, there are a few rooms with larger gathering spaces to watch games, as well as an outdoor patio area when the weather is warm. They have a full menu, but we tried the fried banana peppers and mozzarella sticks. The banana peppers were pretty spicy, but it might have also just been the Gresso's sauce (think spicy ranch). The mozzarella sticks were really good -- highly recommended. After seeing the other reviews, I'll definitely be trying the pizza next time! Of note, there is small parking lot out back which can be helpful you can't find street parking. read more

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My favorite part about Gresso's is that they are dog friendly. There are several outdoor tables with a decent amount of space in between for you to bring your dog. There is also a little porch area to sit up on that can be closed off where your dog can run around if there are not too many patrons. We ended up doing this with our puppy. He was estactic to run around while we ate. You can tell the staff loves animals too. Everyone was excited to see him. They even have dog plates on the menu so that you can let your pet enjoy a meal with you. They have chicken and beef options. I tried their pieorgis and the ruben sandwich. Both were decent. The ruben was a little dry but had good flavor. I went to catch up with a friend. The staff didn't mind that we took our time and enjoyed the atmosphere and the company. read more

Was in town for 40th wedding anniversary, came to see Pens on 15th (lose ugh) Then was going to check out Gresso's during Steeler game. Best Steeler bar not located in PA., was like I died and went to Valhalla! Mountaineer burger was great! Crowd was awesome. Beating Ravens was cherry on top! Recommend to all Steeler fans on game day! read more

Great service and bartenders. Tasty drinks and chill ambiance. 10/10 Dirk is the BEST!!!

The best service I've had in a bar possibly ever. I was going to a concert at The Big Room and wanted to grab some food beforehand, so I started walking and found Gresso's. It's definitely a bar/pub type of environment when you get inside. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, TVs for games, and the staff was so genuinely kind for my entire visit. They mentioned that they have specials throughout the week. On Mondays, they have $6.99 build your own burgers. On Wednesdays, they have $0.75c wings. Would absolutely go back for the service, the wings, and the fries. read more

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My wife, daughter, son in law to be had supper here last night, April 30, 2025. Weather was nice and we had a new nice table outside. Bucket of lites, on ice, thumbs up. Smash burger and chips were as advertised, pretty good. Son in law to be had crispy hot chicken sandwich and his meal was as ordered and enjoyable. Daughter had buffalo chicken wrap and she enjoyed her meal too. The bad: wife waited long time for a french dip, now a sandwich was delivered but that's were things turned south, she expected a traditional french dip and no au jus was delivered with meal, I went inside to find no one behind the bar. Waitress was outside taking additional orders and I some how passed her, but a nice gentleman asked if I needed anything, he was the one who delivered a small cup of au jus. The rest of the table was already done with their food by that time. My wife waited until after the bill was paid and we were on our way home, when I found out she was delivered a sandwich with what appeared to be corned beef and onions? Mystery meat did not suit her very well. We asked about Ohio Valley nights and those have been put on hold while the NEW management attempts to bring the restaurant up to their standards. I guess we will see. One waitress, one manager covering the whole place is a poor way to start. read more

The food is phenomenal here. Little pricy but Fresh & Tasty! From their Pizza, to the wings. They have some Loaded pork sweet potato WAFFLE fries that's a must try for loaded fry fans. The best sized mozzarella sticks I've ever seen with the best seasoned marinara ever. Very good Philly cheese steak with what I call spiral fries!My goodness this place was a great find for me and my family. Alcoholic mixed drinks are on the soft side but they do have a great atmosphere and outdoor patio and great set up overall. Plenty of TVs and even have a heated porch. read more

Excellent service! Owners make us feel like family!! Cheese sticks were to die for!!! read more

I dropped in on Sunday, and the drunk bar owner was sitting at the bar and chatting up the bartender. I asked for a menu and was told that they were being made. I heard that this is the second new owner. The talk I heard from the bartender about the cook has given me a lot of concern. Sorry guys, you have missed the mark for food. You have dumped many of the Gresso items on the menu. U have lost my business, I will not be back. read more

Ok--we got their pizza delivered by a third party platform. Order was on time and the driver was very nice. The order was technically correct ... however, the food was just flat out BAD. The pizza crust/Dough was completely inedible. Super dry, overcooked and legitimately hard as rock. Idk how someone lets this leave their kitchen. We've ordered from here before and it's never been amazing, but this is another story! We want this place to be good and to be able to support local, but they're making it difficult -- make us wanna eat here! read more

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Ate at Gresso's last night. Wow..this place has gone downhill. The waiter was great, responsive, and attentive. The perogies were delicious. Everything else, blah. The most appalling aspect of last night's trip was the filth present in the building. I'm talking about serious dirt and grime. I am willing to bet the floors have not been mopped for a long time nor have the walls been cleaned in a year. Seeing how dirty the dining area was, I can only imagine the condition of the kitchen...... read more

I love Gresso's! My favorite place to grab a bite before bar hopping around German Village. The banana peppers are THE BEST! The wings are good and the pizza is great too. You can't go wrong eating here and the atmosphere is great too. The bartenders are friendly and entire vibe is chill. Love this place! read more

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Quick little review as I didn't eat there. One day I will come back and eat. I had a little time between baseball games and wanted a quick drink. Glad I picked here. The bartender, Jenny, was great. Good quick conversation, but she seems to enjoy her job and was getting something done non-stop. Love dive type bars, and this doesn't disappoint. It is in an old house. I didn't get a chance to ask about the history of the house, but I have a feeling it has a long history. Also need to investigate the entirety of the building. Looks like there are some cool rooms for parties and such. Check it out! read more

Smoked pull pork Sammie was not good. Not pulled but mostly chunks. Meat was too chewy. Didn't care for the coleslaw. French fries were good. Plenty of TVs to watch Ohio State football. read more

Service was great. Atmosphere was fantastic. Just grabbed some carry out dinner. Would have loved to sit at the bar and watch some games. The pizza however was rough. Tried to get half sausage. Got 2/3rds sausage. Which isn't a problem for me but half of my party wanted a different type. Give it a shot read more

If you're looking for a Steelers game day bar, this place is like no other. It's so popular that if you don't have a reservation by Sunday you might not get a seat. Great game atmosphere with multiple TVS, full sound, and interactive commentary over the speakers throughout the game. Service can be a bit slow due to how busy they get all at once, but it's a solid spot for football Sundays. read more

Very good food and dog friendly. Went there during off hours on a Monday and sat on the patio. Business was slow, however the waiter was attentive and friendly. Very good happy hour specials. The perogi appetizer was really well executed. Just enough butter, onions, and mushrooms to complement the perogi. The perogis had the perfect amount of stuffing and were not over cooked. The burger was a good choice. Nicely seasoned, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, and the bacon was cooked perfectly crisp. I would recommend this patio to anyone who likes to take their dog. read more

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It's a Steelers bar... so it has that going for it. We were just in town for a couple of days and went there to catch the game. The perogies were fantastic and the team is amazing. Perfect place to see a game, Steelers stuff everywhere. read more

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Classic dive bar with the worst nachos in town. Pizza looked good though. Cheap drinks read more

Perogi's and Italian sausage are great! However, the bar manager (older female who has been drunk every time I've been in) didn't like my hard rock music that I paid for on Touch Tunes and deleted 3 songs halfway through. If you don't want that music played in your establishment, you should delete it from the Touch Tunes app. read more

I've been to Gresso's once or twice before and had a decent experience. I decided to host a surprise birthday party there this past Saturday 12/7 - I went in-person to Gresso's during the week to make the reservation for 20-25 people - the nice bartender filled out a reservation sheet, confirmed my group could be there at 8pm, and stated to find a staffmember when I got there on 12/7 to figure out where we could place our party. We showed up around 7:30pm on 12/7 to set up for the party to locked doors and no lights. Completely closed and I never got a phone call beforehand (or after for that matter) to let me know they would be closed. We had to scramble and find a new location to host within a half hour before the birthday person of honor arrived. It was very frustrating and I never got a follow up call or apology either. I've tried to call the number multiple times (before the party and the day of the event) just to get a busy signal every time. Was really looking forward to hosting our event there! :( read more

Gresso's is a classic German Village / Brewery District spot that every sports fan most likely knows about! It's a well-known Steelers bar, but as a browns fan, I still manage to have a good time when I go! We've watched many football and hockey games at Gresso's, and can always count on them to have a good game day atmosphere. They have a classic beer selection, coors, bud and Miller are the ones you'll see in a majority of patron's hands, and they have a handful of craft beer selections as well. Their pierogies are their #1 dish, no contest. Their burgers are solid, but truly nothing compares to a good Pittsburgh style pierogi which they have absolutely mastered. Visit gresso's on a warm-ish day and you can enjoy the front patio, where things can get rowdy during a game! They play cornhole which is always a blast, and there's ample seating and you're about guaranteed to have a good view of whatever you're there to watch. If you're looking for a reasonable bill, good food, a GREAT time and to support a long-standing columbus spot, Gresso's should be next on your list! read more

People are rude. Can't get acknowledgment after being inside for 4 minutes. The food is not worth the wait nor service. Won't be back

Could have sworn I wrote a review for this! but, oh well. Gresso's is fantastic - they make their own feta cheese, so trying the spicy feta dip is a must. Pierogi's are also awesome! Gresso's has an excellent patio, and several areas in their Victorian renovated home come bar/pub that are great for groups and private events. Pups on the Patio!! read more

I can't say enough about these fine folks. They have provided so many meals, many with little notice, to Soldiers and Airman who are mobilized in support of helping Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. The food has tasted phenomenal each time and has offered a little homelike comfort while many of us are away. Thanks Gresso's. read more

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Sorry for this lengthy review but I had to make it clear why Gresso's is losing my business. Sadly, I dont know what to say about Gresso's anymore, other then, go for drinks & the game only & avoid the food! I used to recommend this spot all the time, I will never again until they salvage their ship from the ocean floor! Today I ordered The Village Burger requested to be cooked medium & added a fried egg. The bun was dry or stale, the "sauteed" onions were slimy, undercooked, & had no flavor of being sauteed at all, the fried egg was so overdone that the poor yolk had fallen out of it & was laid back ontop of it (thats a 1st for me), but worst of all the burger patty was so overcooked it was impossible to swallow without a swig of liquid & borderline inedible! I mean my patty must have been accidentally forgotten on the griddle for an hour... Unfortunately that didn't seem to be the case, this was the daily trend I witnessed. I'm sad to say that both the gentleman across the table from me (medium rare) & lady next to me (medium) had the same dry, dust in your mouth patty that I had experienced! Every cook knows a juicy made-to-order patty defines any burger ("burger 101"), so needless to say, I am highly concerned. This comes after our appetizer of "famous perogies" showed up very soggy & undercooked! The exact opposite! I should mention in fairness that our chicken tenders were delicious, crispy, & drenched in Carolina Gold BBQ (easily the star of our meal) mmm! *** Gresso's defense , I was informed by our server (who did a fair job) that the entire restaurant's guests all came & ordered at the same time! However, I have reason to believe this is untrue, as most of the restaurant was full when we arrived & I saw no more than one or two tables sit for lunch within 30 min after us. Furthermore, our server gave us this as an excuse for the very long wait time of an hour to get our meal ( one can bet our burgers were on the grill that entire hour), not for the very poor quality of the food being served! In my opinion, when you sign up to work as a line cook on a busy weekend such as a "March Madness" one, you should know that you're going to be challenged & very busy most of the time, no excuses! read more

Really great beers on tap, pizza, burgers and wings. Sucky a part of the community. Staff feel like family though it was the first time we were there. Soccer on TV, good music and the entertainment of High Street in the evening. Pups are welcome (I loved on peoples fur babies). Lunch or dinner, you'll feel at home. read more

We went here about a month or so ago and the male bartender was a younger guy probably in his early to mid 20s and he was so rude ...ignored us for like 30 minutes until the owner or manager whoever finally came up and asked us if we had been helped. I mean here is being all nice to all the other patrons who were younger and my husband and I are in our 50s and certainly do not deserve to be treated like outcasts or something. We probably won't be coming back for a long time if we ever do come back as we have never had a really good experience here and this rude bartender was the last nail in the coffin! read more

Great food even when it's a door dash order & I'm placing a door dash order as I type :)

So ok to be honest and maybe not fair I took a star away because this is a Steelers bar. Yes I know but they have a Steel curtain burger. Did not try it but PUKE. Ok seriously good beer selection. Waffle Fry with a bunch of stuff on it was so good. Also got pizza and it was just ok tasted really like a frozen pizza. If you are a Steelers fan enjoy. F you ha ha. read more

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I'm really surprised that there's only 1 review on here that mentions that the building is not accessible. So why give it 4 stars? Because it's the best burger in Columbus and if you park you can take your mobility device onto the patio and fill up your belly. The staff is great and very attentive to things like drink refills and condiments. They have changed their fries to curly fries which was a step down IMO, but the burger was A+ so I won't knock it. So since I have to eat on the patio, my visits are limited depending on the weather, and I can't get in the building to use the restroom, so I have to make sure I've done my bizz before I get there, and not stay too long. I'm pretty sure that if I could get in the building it would be my favorite restaurant. read more

Mixed experience. We had a decent time, a few beers and food. The food portions are massive and well priced. The beers are a decent selection and the atmosphere is cool. However, it was a Steelers bar and we showed up a few hours before a game and what an experience. They reserve seats at the bar, but dont tell you until 15 mins before the reservation. There was a couple next to us who got kicked of their seats at the bar in the middle of them eating so they moved down after some fuss. Then when the people showed up, there was 1 more than their reservation had so they complained and complained and hovered over the couple that moved, annoying and pressuring them to move back to the original seats and the bartenders did nothing to stop or help. Then the people at the bar were very loud and obnoxious and rude. I dont think Ill be back. I had the quesadilla which was good and large, so the food is okay and they do have a great yelp review voucher. read more