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    Guy Fieri's Trattoria

    3.2 (60 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Smoked old fashioned
    Greg M.

    I wanted to visit one of Guy Fieri's restaurants and was a bit reluctant to go to a casino based location, but was pleasantly surprised. My daughter and I came in on a Thursday night for dinner. Was promptly seated and served by the kind Mahdi. He had a very good understanding of the menu and was very polite. Service took a bit longer than I would have expected based on the sparse crowd, but I was in no hurry so no harm, no foul. Started out with a blood orange margarita and smoked old fashioned. Both were very good. For an appetizer we ordered the cheesy garlic bread that was served with a hot marinara. It was delicious! Daughter had the spicy penne with chicken. It was in a vodka sauce that was to die for. I had the chicken parm with spaghetti (first time I've seen pasta offered as an ADD with chicken parm) in a spicy arrabbiata sauce. My biggest complaint with pasta and/or chicken parm is not enough red sauce. That was not an issue here, and it was perfectly seasoned with plenty of it. It was also pounded nice and thin, with enough for 2 meals. The chicken was a bit tough, dry, and lacked a tremendous amount of cheese, but the red sauce made it all worth while. We capped the night off with the cannoli sampler, which was delicious

    April Pork Chop Special.

    Kevin was a patient waiter with the six of us. Three of us hadn't been at the restaurant before and he walked us through everything and guided us from appetizers, the main course, and dessert. We never had to ask for ONE single thing the entire evening. The Ryder Garlic bread was a delicious starter and I went with the April Pork chop special. It was delicious. I had a bite of the Chicken Marsala and will try that next time. I ended with the Cannolis for dessert and that was fantastic too. The manager stopped at our Table two times and was very polite and welcoming. Well worth the money! Thanks for a great evening.

    Lasagna
    Katie N.

    Decided to check out Guy Fieris Trattoria while at the casino. The place is pretty cute, definitely better than I was expecting for a casino, you can forget that you're in a casino while you're there. Service was okay, not bad, not super memorable. I was glad that there was gluten free pasta, but the menu doesn't really help to figure out the best options. I got the pasta with vodka sauce and it was pretty good, but not special. My friend got the lasagna with the million layers, but was disappointed because there wasn't much sauce, and some of the noodle layers were so hard they were inedible, probably because the lack of sauce. Also disappointing to not get bread or anything, it's definitely a bit pricey and didn't feel quite worth it. So it wasn't bad, but not worth driving all the way back to have it again.

    Cajun chicken pasta
    C B.

    Way over priced for the quality of food. You pay fine dining prices for less than average dinners. Nothing comes with the meal, you pay separate for the salad and bread. The garlic bread is about the only thing they have going for them. The Cesar salad was borderline inedible. It lacked any flavor in the dressing and the croutons were flavorless and rubbery. The Cajun pasta was mediocre at best. It had soo much oil floating on the dish when it arrived. Service was absolutely excellent by Robert which is why this review is 3 stars and not 2. Inside is too loud from the sports betting. They should have closed it off. Honestly save your money and go to Olive Garden it's cheaper and tastes MUCH better.

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    Cento - Woman's hand pulling up pasta from her plate

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    7.7 miGerman Village

    My husband and I celebrated Valentine's Day at Cento this year! We had a 5-star experience - from…read morethe service to the drinks to the food! Everything was wonderful! Drinks - my husband had a CBC IPA and I had a Spritzer. Appetizer - we went with the whipped ricotta. This was absolutely delish! The whipped ricotta was creamy, smooth, had a lemony flavor with celery leaves and parsley. Seriously, all of the flavors blended so well together! It was also topped with black truffle and honey (from a local vendor)! The sourdough bread that the whipped ricotta was served with was super fresh and warm (and from a local vendor as well)! Salad - we ordered a Caesar salad as well. I thought that it was super nice that they plated the salad on two plates for us knowing that we were splitting it! Super thoughtful! The romaine was crispy (not soggy), the croutons were freshly made, the dressing had the anchovy flavor that I appreciate in a good Caesar dressing, and the salad was topped with a little lemon zest! I will definitely return just for the Caesar salad! Meals - I went with the Rigatoni and my husband went with the Lasagna. We were informed by our server that the flour used for the pasta is imported from Italy and that the pasta is made fresh daily - LOVE this! The rigatoni was SO good! I love that the pasta and shrimp were all cut into smaller bites! The sauce was absolutely delicious! The flavor was like a mix between a thick tomato bisque and curry! Yum! My husband really enjoyed the lasagna as well! The lasagna was plated into little roll-ups which my husband really liked! Will definitely be back soon - we want to check out the patio once we have warmer weather too!

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    4.2(1.2k reviews)
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    My friend and I went out for happy hour and had such a great time on the outdoor patio. It was the…read moreperfect day to be outside--finally feels like winter is breaking! I ordered two seafood apps: the seared scallops and the garlic roasted shrimp, and both were excellent. The scallops had a perfect sear on both sides, which was a great start, and the shrimp were seasoned really well. For drinks, we both got the Supremo Peach--so delicious and refreshing. I also tried the espresso martini. It was good, but honestly, I wish I had just stuck with the Supremo Peach because the switch was a bit of a shock to my palate. We spent time chatting and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Service was quick, and our waiter was very attentive--he even checked back in with us before happy hour ended, which I appreciated. This experience was night and day compared to my last visit, and I'm really glad I gave this place another chance. For me, this might be the perfect happy hour spot. The apps feel more like small plates, which I love for the variety, and a great cocktail like the Supremo Peach definitely seals the deal. Thanks, Forno!

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    Pasqualone's Ristorante - Lasagna

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    4.4(141 reviews)
    17.4 miNorthland
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    My girlfriend and I went to Pasqualone's in Columbus Square last evening. To say that we were blown…read moreaway would be an understatement. From the time we walked in the door, a gentleman in the kitchen looked up and said greeted us. (There's a door so you can see into the kitchen from the foyer) I later learned it was Dave Pasqualone himself. We were promptly shown to our table and within a few minutes, a gentleman by the name of Chris introduced himself and told us what the specials for the evening were. Everything sounded great but my girlfriend picked the saccettini with the amatriciana sauce and I had the veal scalopini with a small side of saccettini. The meal was PERFECT! You could taste richness of the homemade saccettini stuffed with cheese. I was told that the pasta for the lasagna noodles are made on site which is used for the saccettini. The veal scallopini was so tender, I could cut it with a fork. Not too many capers, the right combination of butter, white wine and lemon. My girlfriend's amatriciana sauce (she was kind enough to give me a taste of two) had a little bit of a bite to it but not too much. It was mouth watering. We finished off the evening with a homemade cannoli which was superb. Towards the end of the evening, Dave came out into the dining room and personally greeted each table. We learned that Dave was the head chef at Monaco's Palace on Cleveland Ave many years ago. They always had wonderful food. To find this gem of a restaurant in Northeast Columbus, in a part of town where many restaurants come and go each month or year, is like finding a needle in a haystack. This quiet little Italian restaurant is tucked away in an unassuming strip mall that was incredibly popular in the 80's and 90's and has been churning out delicious homemade Italian dishes for over 20 years. We will definitely become regular patrons of this gem of a place. Thank you Dave, Chris and the other members of their staff to make a date night with my girlfriend a memorable experience.

    A strip mall by a bowling alley, sign me up! Is probably not what you are thinking. This place is…read morereservation only, and you have to call them....on a phone. It's worth the work! This place is old school and I love it! When I walked in for my reservation the Owner/Chef popped out from the kitchen and said "Good Evening Mrs. Wilson" because well, we were the only reservation at that time. Really impressed my friends lol. We picked the day before Thanksgiving to dine out with friends we hadn't seen in a while. This is a great place for a small group to sit and talk (and be heard) without being rushed. Restaurant was 60% full? Fantastic full premium bar, great wine list and helpful servers. Just top to bottom great food and service. From the menu, it seems like a limited selection of standard Italian fair. Order from the specials, they are chef recommended and always fantastic. Even the basic spaghetti + meatballs is great! Entres $30-50 which is really pretty reasonable. Just me but, I would love more vegetables on the menu as sides with my pasta. Most meals do come with soup or salad. Great for small group (less than 10) but not sure how many they would take honestly. You will get fantastic service, great food, in a nice quieter environment. Looking forward to going back in the new year!

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    3.7(181 reviews)
    10.4 miUniversity District

    Wow wow WOW. When I say this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had, I am not…read moreexaggerating. This little gem in Victorian Village is a must visit for anyone who loves authentic Italian food and stellar service. I came here with my roommates family for a celebratory dinner and had an amazing four course dining experience. I was intimidated at first by the number of courses, but each dish is in a small tasting format. Not only was the food delish but our water was incredible. He took time to go through each dish and explain the ingredients and origin. You could tell he was super passionate about his job and the food there. I'm going to come back to try their cacio pepe that they mix in a cheese wheel in front of you!! 10/10!!

    For the price point let's get some new street numbers above the door so it doesn't look like a…read moremailbox. The experience was perfect. The atmosphere was cozy. The dinner made for an amazing dinner out. The presentation of every dish was remarkable. The service was phenomenal and a pretty cool seasonal menu! We did the four course + started with bread that we enjoyed through the meal. Great experience and made for a lovely dinner. Chris has been wanting to check this place out forever. I didn't care for my main dish and they swapped it out rather quickly. A bit pricy especially if anyone in the party orders drinks but I would say worth the experience.

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    Guy Fieri's Trattoria - italian - Updated May 2026

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