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    4.2 (135 reviews)
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    Burrata
    Kara S.

    Wonderful!! We came here for date night and it was spectacular. The small plates were very good. We had the Burrata, Albondigas, and Octopus a la Plancha. They were are extremely flavorful and filling. The service was good and the timing was just right between each tapas. We love it and will be back soon!

    Shrimp and chorizo pinxto (this is two orders)
    Katie O.

    We had a great time at Lupo. My husband and I went for our anniversary on Saturday. The cocktails were great and the meal didn't disappoint. We got the shrimp and chorizo pintxos, burrata, wedge salad and the paella. I loved the shrimp and chorizo, I felt it was very flavorful and was surprised by the size of the chorizo. The burrata was so so for me. I typically love burrata but the tomato was not enough to cut the richness of the avocado, burrata and oil. I wish it has pickled onions or Radish. Maybe even if they tomato was marinated and there was more of it it would be better. The wedge was very good I loved the spicy peppers. The paella was amazing. I don't love Lima beans so I just didn't eat them but overall would order again. I loved the texture of the rice and the large pieces of meat. It was very good I would return

    Claire D.

    I went here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and would definitely return. The food is pretty good, the vibe is very homestyle and the rotating menu are definite pluses. A few misses though: first, would love if this place had an online reservation system. I called to make a reservation, was put on hold for 8 minutes, was able to inquire about my table and then informed the time I wanted wasnt available. They offered some other times, I had to talk to my dining partner and had to call back. Took about an hour to reserve when it would take a few moments online. While most of the food was excellent the pizza crust was surprisingly 'meh'. The toppings were good put when delivered on a pizza crust that looked like and tasted like cardboard it just wasn't something I'd ever order again. The real star of the menu was the bolognese pasta. The tiramisu was also great. The caprese salad was ok. The cheese was incredible- buttery and fresh but it was too soon for the tomatoes- not quite ripe enough but soon I bet it would be an incredible salad to order.

    Coq au Vin Crepes

    We had a great first time at Lupo! Our apps were great and ambiance was amazing outside. Next time we'll try different entrees but we loved the service and overall vibe!

    Birria Tacos

    Lupo is hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Columbus. The cocktails are interesting and delicious and the food is amazing. I have eaten there 3 times and ordered 3 different entrees and each was exceptional. Upscale but not expensive. This place rocks!!!!

    Delicious food, wonderful service, and tonight it's not busy at all...    Lupo is fantastic tapas.
    Fred B.

    WE'RE RAVING FANS OF LUPO. Todd Elder, Lupo's chef, is brilliant. His creativity, innovation and instinctive flavor combinations are a gift - either a chef is born with it or they're not - you can't teach this. The best part - I sincerely don't think he knows how good he really is. He is - in my opinion - among the very best chefs in Columbus. That's high praise, and I mean every word. Mary in front and Patrick at the bar are also awesome. We've never had anything short of an amazing meal at Lupo.

    Stuffed Piquillo Pepper
    Anita S.

    We went here pre-pandemic and had a terrible experience. But I'm glad we gave it a second chance. The service and food were excellent. We sat outside and it was lovely. Had their version of an old fashioned and Aperol spritz and both were delicious. I love the tapas style dishes which are great for sharing. The shrimp was spicy so beware if you don't like a little kick.

    Olivia C.

    Maybe I went here on a bad day, after seeing all the reviews and having lived down the street for many years. I've heard good things. But my mom and I went here for my birthday. The server hardly checked on us and was cold. We ordered a bottle of wine (52$) and it tasted like something cheap you'd buy from Target. The food was ok, we got 3 plates of tapas. Nothing to remember. The total from these 4 things was 100$. The patio was nice, though. Good vibes. If I could do it again, I'd probably skip. But, oh well.

    The incredible tasting menu
    Jeff R.

    Lupo is located in a cute little strip of shops in Upper Arlington. It has a nice patio outside and a midsized dining room inside. My friends and I visited on a beautiful Tuesday evening so we were slightly saddened to learn the happy hour was not available on the patio. To take advantage of the happy hour inside I ordered a New Carre. It was pretty good. At this point you might wonder why I gave Lupo 5 stars. Well I went on the right day. Every Tuesday they have a 4 course rotating tasting menu. On the Tuesday I visited they offered course 1. Piquillos Rellenos, 2. Frito Misto, 3 Gambas Al Ajillo and Chicken Bocadillo (I'll include a screenshot with more details.) Every course was delicious! All the ingredients tasted fresh and worked fantastic together. By the 4th course I was stuffed but I couldn't top eating. I'll definitely return as many Tuesdays as I can!

    Ness S.

    Is it possible that my favorite restaurant in Columbus got even better? Lupo delivers in all respects -- food and service are spectacular and the ambience is pretty good as well. We hadn't been back since the pandemic :( and we were fortunate that it was a lovely evening so we could sit on their outdoor patio. They've changed up their menu a bit, but we were not disappointed with anything. We shared three tapas among the two of us. There was a fantastic eggplant dish on the specials menu which was stuffed with chorizo -- truly exceptional. We also got the foie gras and chicken liver pate which came with cherry compote and marcona almonds with a side of buttered crostini -- delicious. Their burrata was served on locally farmed tomato. It was so good, it literally transported me back to Naples, Italy , the last place we had comparable quality burrata. The coup de gras though was our main dish -- the Arroz Con Pollo 25, which is a divine half-chicken, with cilantro garlic rice and chorizo. I am not a big fan of chicken when dining outside, but trust me this is exceptional. The only problem was that we were so stuffed from the tapas by the time the main dish arrived that we had to take most of it back home. Oh, yes, and the cocktails are worth every penny!

    Halibut
    Matt L.

    Overall, we had a top notch experience. Food offered great variety and very tasty. Menu highlights were setas, octopus a la plancha, bulgogi cheesesteak, halibut, the pork shank, and the horchata and cinnamon gelato. The ravioli and tres leches were good, but underwhelming compared to the rest of the food. Our server and she offered many strong recommendations on the menu and everyone of her recommendations was a hit with the group. There were 6 of us and they gave us a private room in the back that was perfect and quiet for the group. Will be back again for sure!

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    Food was great. Service lacked. Could've been a one off short staff night, but it was tough to look past the quality of service we received.

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    We had a wonderful dinner here. Imaginative and delicious food. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.

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    The food was very good, and the service impeccable. It is a nice small place, and sometimes felt kinda cramped

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    OMG....fantastic drink menu.......unbelievable Lamb.......we had a great server (zack)....so much fun!

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    Ozzie’s Kitchen + Tavern

    4.4
    (10 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    So happy to have a new cafe in the area. It was refreshing to walk and see such a nice, new and…read moreclean place to dine. While they just opened, I see a lot of potential! The menu has something to offer for almost anyone: hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, soups, etc. I personally got the pork belly appetizer and the Capicola Ham & Swiss sandwich. The ingredients were really good. The ham sandwich blew my expectations out of the water. My ONLY suggestion right now is that I feel like there would be more value if the sandwiches and burgers were served with a side like chips, fruit, or fries instead of house pickles given the price point. They are planning to start doing brunch very soon on Saturdays and they have a full bar. Would highly recommend checking this place out!!! I'll update in a few months once they get more settled.

    Mixed bag. Great: cocktails and beer selection…read more So-so: Service was friendly enough when it was present, but the 4tops are weirdly stocked for two. We ended up just snatching stuff from the next table when we couldn't get anyone's attention. The disappointing: the food wasn't exactly bad, but based on what we had, I wouldn't send someone here for the food. We had cold noodles (too much sauce), brussel sprouts (fine but not great), french onion fries (most interesting thing we ate), Mac and cheese (good. Not decadent but good). I'd come back to drink at the bar and down a bowl of that Mac and cheese, but I don't think I'd come back with a group looking to share apps at happy hour.

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    Appetizer Burger (sold in 2 or 3).
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    Sidebar Columbus

    Sidebar Columbus

    4.2
    (454 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    There are meals that satisfy, and then there are meals that define an evening. My recent birthday…read moredinner at Sidebar Columbus fell squarely -- and triumphantly -- into the latter category. From the moment we arrived, the service set the tone for what would become an unforgettable dining experience. Our server, Lacey delivered hospitality with the kind of effortless grace that can't be taught. She anticipated needs before they were spoken, guided us through the menu with confidence, and maintained a warmth that made our table feel like the only one in the room. Wine & Cocktails: A Study in Balance and Craft The wine selection was superb -- thoughtfully curated, expressive, and perfectly paired with the richness of the evening's dishes. The cocktails were equally impressive, crafted with precision and a clear respect for balance. Each sip felt intentional, layered, and celebratory. The Paella: A Showstopper But the true star of the night was the paella -- a dish so masterfully executed it deserves its own ovation. The rice was tender yet structured, infused with deep saffron warmth and kissed with just enough socarrat to make any purist smile. The seafood was impeccably fresh, each component cooked to its ideal texture. It was the kind of paella that silences a table, not out of politeness, but out of reverence. When the chef personally came out to greet us, it only reinforced what the dish had already made clear: this is a kitchen led by someone who cooks with both technique and heart. A Birthday Elevated My husband orchestrated the evening beautifully, and Sidebar rose to meet the moment with finesse. Our guests were genuinely impressed -- not just by the food, but by the seamless choreography of service, ambiance, and attention to detail. It felt less like a dinner and more like a curated celebration Final Thoughts Sidebar Columbus delivers the rare combination of exceptional cuisine, polished service, and heartfelt hospitality. The paella alone is worth crossing the city for, but the entire experience -- from Laceys attentive care to the chef's personal touch -- transforms a simple night out into something memorable. For anyone seeking a dining experience that feels both elevated and warmly personal, Sidebar stands confidently at the top.

    Had a really good time at sidebar the other night. We came here before a show. And it was packed on…read morea Tuesday! They have happy hour from 4-6 pm sharp. We got the beef empanadas, shrimp ceviche, and the cilantro hummus. We got the chicken skewers too and they were very well seasoned. It was all delicious and sooo fresh wow!!! I want to come back for more

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    Fukuryu Ramen

    Fukuryu Ramen

    4.6
    (10 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    I haven't had Indonesian food since Taste of Bali went under (10 years ago? 15?) and was looking…read moreforward to trying one of Fukuryu's Bali Boxes. I was in the neighborhood today and decided to pick one up for late lunch/early dinner. Overall, it was okay. Expensive for the relatively small amount of food in my opinion, especially the beef rendang, but I realize beef is costly for restaurants lately. The rendang was tender, but not as flavorful as I was expecting (more salt might have helped). The coconut kale was a bit strange - I'm going to say that's mostly because I'm not a fan of kale, period. The vermicelli side was a nice addition, and the rice was great. I liked the mustofa potatoes, although they weren't "crispy" as described. The reheating instructions said to take out the little cup of potatoes first, but when cold they would have come out in a single clump, so I popped them in the microwave by themselves afterward for 15 seconds and that did the trick. Other issues: "consume by" date was yesterday. I don't worry too much about that kind of thing, but if you do, you might want to check your order before you leave the premises. Also, the container was too big to rotate in my small microwave. It worked out okay anyway. I tasted the sambal I got - nice heat, but again, not as much flavor as I was looking for. I'm sure I'll use it up elsewhere. Got a couple other things for lunch tomorrow, I'll update after I've tried them (pork bun, and cucumber salad). Bottom line: probably not your best choice for Indonesian food, if you're already familiar with it. Fortunately there's a place that's supposed to be opening later this year in Clintonville. Update: bumped up my rating based on the strength of the pork bun and cucumber salad. The bun: tender and fluffy like it was supposed to be. The filling - pork belly falling apart, perfect, cucumber on top, and a few shreds of pickled veg that I would have been happy to get a bit more of. Don't know what the condiment on the bun was, but all in all it was a very nice package for my lunch. The cucumber salad was delicious. Chili crisp made in house over chopped cucumber - lovely contrast. The chili crisp provides a nice little bite, not "hot" (YMMV, I like hot foods) but really tasty.

    Horrible! Ordered DoorDash and was really disappointed. Compared to many of the other ramen places,…read morethis ramen was subpar in so many ways. First portions are super small. I ordered a crispy cucumber salad and not only was the cucumber not crispy, there was hardly anything in the container. The same was true of the ramen dish. For the money, this isn't a value. The noodles reminded me of grocery store ramen quality. The pork was cold. I didn't feel it was safe to eat. I'm not impressed. There are so many other great ramen places around Columbus. I felt ripped off. All of the reviews are from many, many months and years ago, so something must have changed.

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    I got a DoorDash order, this is the red dragon ramen with chicken subbed for pork.
    I got a DoorDash order, this is the red dragon ramen with chicken subbed for pork.
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    House of Creole

    House of Creole

    3.4
    (51 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Great food great service from Dan the Man! Checked in on us multiple times and made good…read moresuggestions to help us choose from the large menu. We did have a reservation and they weren't able to seat us for about 8 minutes. Because of this we didn't get seen until just as happy hour was ending, but our server was helpful with working with his manager to make sure the happy hour pricing was honored.

    Staying in the Short North district, I walked by the House of Creole and decided to check it out…read more Walking in, I chose a bar seat to grab a quick bite for dinner. Next to the bar there was a wonderful group singing some old standards to jazzy takes on today's hit music. The bartender handed me a menu. She was very nice, answering questions I had about the menu I decided to start with a bowl of gumbo and order the Crispy Chicken Salad. The gumbo was full of flavor with large chucks of chicken and slices of sausage. It had the right amount of spice to it and the right portion of rice. For the salad, it was pretty lackluster... the chicken was good, though for a creole restaurant, I would have expected it to be more seasoned. The salad was also covered in shredded (packaged) cheese. For this kind of salad, the greens were insufficient; a chicken salad should have some "crisp" in the greens. The greens used seemed like they came from a Mixed Spring greens bag, where this salad could have benefited in using Romaine lettuce and some frisée. This restaurant was good, but has the potential to be better.

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