garlic bread is delicious as always food was delicious but there was a bit of a wait the inside of this place is absolutely gorgeous waiters are so kind 100% recommend read more

We were attending a concert in downtown Columbus, so I wanted to have dinner relatively close. This restaurant had been under construction the last time we visited, but it was a viable option this time. I made a reservation a month or so in advance (though it may be possible to get a table closer to your target date than that). We arrived just before our 5:45 p.m. reservation. It was bitterly cold that day, so I dropped my wife off and searched for parking. My advice: there seemed to be more spaces available on 1st Avenue north of the restaurant. I circled around some other streets first and found nothing. The restaurant itself is a somewhat narrow but deep space in its building. When you enter, the first room has the bar on the left and tables on the right. There is a secondary smaller room towards the back which was where our table was. Our waiter showed up and got our drink orders. There was an extensive list of specials and drinks, which was fine. I don't think we opted for them, but it was nice that they had a changing variety of dishes. As this was our first time here, everything was a novelty. I had some wine; the pours were average. I think the entrees came with salads, which were good. For the main dish, I had to decide between lasagna, spaghetti, and a mushroom ravioli + steak option. I went with the latter, and was pleased. The steak was just 4 oz, but that's fine given the overall dish. It was cooked well and tasty. The ravioli were good as well. I did not manage to finish them, but enjoyed them for lunch the next day. My wife opted for a fish dish which she also liked. We did not want to overdo dinner with dessert as we had a performance to attend. Otherwise, I'd have checked that out. The last thing I'll comment on is the music selection. They were featuring "Spanish guitar" covers of pop songs, but the mix was pretty eclectic - it included Beatles, CCR, the Theme from Forrest Gump, etc. I enjoyed it quite a bit, to the point that I emailed them to ask about it. It definitely wasn't just a generic background music stream! We are planning to attend another performance in Columbus later in the Spring, and I have already made a reservation to return to Mabella's. read more

Outstanding cuisine Stellar service Peaceful Our waiter was attentive and truly at our service. The way he took care of our large group was like we were the only table being served. read more

Amazing ambience, the waiter Kevin was awesome and very knowledgeable! The food was so so good and even down to the cinnamon old fashioned. Definitely was a great experience on my 1st time in Columbus GA. 2 thumbs up!! read more

Mabella - Old-fashioned drink - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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The service on a Monday at opening was top notch 5 stars! I had multiple people stop through out my meal to check on me and keep my water glass full and my other drink. Shortly after offering garlic bread it arrived within minutes hot and moist n crispy edges just the way I like! It was airy and fluffy! Not overly done with garlic seasoning just the right amount to know it's there! A few moments later my lasagna came out! Hot and delicious! Multiple layers of meat sauce and a top layer of mozzarella cheese! Not your typical lasagna but very good nonetheless! The ambience is old school with a slight dem twist! Lots of reds! Was very nice experience over all! read more

Mabella - Garlic bread - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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This place is really cute and such a hidden gem! We stopped by here one day after a long day at work and it was everything we wanted and more. They started us off with done delicious garlic bread. We ordered our drinks, which were so good! And then also ordered the bruschetta dip. I would say that the bruschetta dip was one of the best dishes that we had at this place. I honestly would come back here just for a drink and the bruschetta dip reviews. We also tried the pesto salmon and the blackened chicken spaghetti. Both the items were delicious, but the bruschetta dip with the garlic bread definitely took the cake. We ended the night with an affogato, which for eight dollars was definitely worth it. The service was great, and even though the bartender was the only one working the entire bar, she was attentive and kind. We can't wait to be back and try other things on the menu. read more

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Never been to this part of GA stopped for the night and looked at several restaurant reviews and glad we went with Mabella. We didn't have a reservation we were able to get bar sits within 15mins. Host & bartenders were all super nice. Dinner I got the lamb chops with risotto & mushrooms 10/10! There table bread is so buttery and garlicky! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful inside and out! Sorry about no photos I totally forgot read more

Mabella is hands down my favorite restaurant in Columbus, GA. The place is charming, I personally love the old-fashioned European bar ambiance. The service has always been great. The only thing that could improve is the seating arrangement, especially when you have a reservation for a date or special occasion... but hey, it is what it is, no big deal. Now, the food? Amazing! My go-to dish is the filet mignon with mushroom ravioli -- absolutely delicious. And don't even think about skipping dessert... their cheesecake is a must. Seriously, save room for it -- BEST CHEESECAKE EVER! read more

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THE MOST AMAZING STEAKHOUSE. My husband and I went here and the service/food is impeccable. If you get the chance have the bartender Peyton make you a drink. She served me a gold rush (bourbon style drink) and it was to die for. Wesley has served us both times we have been there and he is also a delight. He knows all the specials , is so sweet, and truly makes the experience. The slightly darker ambient lighting and old vibes are my favorite. It's like a classy speakeasy vibe. The outside is also perfect for photos! I do not recommend the Midland location. Trust me - we live five minutes from the Midland location and this downtown location is well worth the drive!! They also have an affogato to die for. The hazelnut ice cream paired with the biscotti and espresso - IT IS THE BEST THING ON THE MENU. Right now it is vanilla ice cream and an amaretto cookie (not my favorite & I hope they change it back soon) The Mabella's filet dinner is always cooked to perfection and is bursting with flavor. If you need the perfect date night this is the place!!! read more

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I started with the muscles for an appetizer. They are excellent with a hint of heat. If you can't do any spicy food don't try this. Drank a few beers that were nice and cold. The service was excellent and the whole place had a great vibe. The grouper was the best thing I ate there. I had a nice white 2022 SOLILOQUY wine, this was slightly sweet like honeysuckle with a little oak on the finish. For desert I had the tiramisu with a 30year dows port. The port was incredible the tiramisu was ok. read more

Mabella - Grouper with garlic mashed potatoes - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Lady "manager" person, step your game up. Outback quality...they try their best but I wouldn't go there. Had a res for three weeks but was shoved in the corner with a wabbly table. Waiter was way beyond that place and should work at a place where he's more appreciated. read more

Absolutely delicious! Came with another couple. Everyone enjoyed steaks, while I chose the chicken Marsala. Apps, deserts, and cocktails were top notch as well. I would definitely suggest a glass of sangria, red, which was full of stone fruits. I will definitely be back! read more

Mabella - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Always a treat! We love this place and come here when we are in town. So good, we have tried many things on the menu and love them all

10/5 amazing! We both got the filet, cooked to perfection! Nice char but cooked perfectly. My husband was able to get the pepper sauce on his and it was fantastic. I got mushrooms and fries. He also got a Caesar salad. You will not regret eating here. Fantastic service and beautiful ambiance. read more

I came here for a special birthday dinner and had a lovely time. I was in town for a 2.5 week vegan retreat with a friend, and she smuggled me off campus to make my birthday wish of 'eating a ribeye as big as my head' come true. Enter Mabella! We arrived just as they were opening for the evening, and despite not having a reservation, they were able to squeeze us into a table. This is a traditional looking steakhouse with a very casual/approachable air, a wonderful overall vibe. The complimentary bread was fantastic--better than our actual starter which was a sort of mushroom toast. Just okay, we didnt finish it. For our mains, my friend opted for the loaded baked potato and a side of asparagus, both of which were huge! I had the ribeye with a side of steamed spinach and shaved brussel sprouts. Everything about my entree was very good, with the exception of the cook on the ribeye which was a bit too blue for me, but still tasted excellent. The spinach was bright green and just wilted, and the shaved brussels were a perfect bite of sweet and salty with the lardon and dates added. Service was very courteous, although we needed to request a few things multiple times (water, extra butter for the potato, etc). Overall, this meal scratched my itch for a meaty meal and I would come back again if I ever find myself in the area. read more

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We did dinner at Mabella's Friday evening. We'd had a late lunch and weren't super hungry but wanted to honor our rezzie. My son and I had a couple old fashioned's, the Caesar salad and truffle ravioli with a petite filet. Service was great! Everything was delish. You should absolutely make a booking if you plan on coming for dinner as we watched many be turned away or have lengthy waits because this spot surely books up. My brother and his bestie use to have "Steak Friday" every Friday, I told my son this place could be a great spot for him and his friend for a Steak Friday tradition :) Great spot for date night, family dinner or any occasion. We'll surely return soon. read more

Mabella - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Update: they have taken one of their staple appetizers off the menu. The fried provolone app was amazing and we always looked forward to it. It was replaced with a bruschetta that you can find anywhere. Bring it back! Dinner was great outside of the disappointment that 4 of us had about the skillet fried provolone app. read more

The best meal I had while visiting Columbus! Had the house steak, and it was sooo smooth and buttery and seasoned to perfection. The sides were great too but let me tell you about their cheesecake: epic. Homemade, family recipe. What's not to love? read more

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The lamb chops were amazing. I personally ordered the mushroom ravioli which came with a 4oz steak and it was cooked to perfection. The bread they brought out was great. The sangria is pretty good as well. The calamari was well seasoned and crispy. We sat upstairs and it was nice. Lights were turned down a bit and they had some music playing. I wish they had space for me and my boyfriend to sit side by side but the tables for two and a bit on the small side. Would definitely love to go back soon. They brought us out a complimentary dessert at the end and that was wonderful. Sad I didn't get any photos of the food but it was amazing. read more

Mabella - Ice cream - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

EXCELLENT!!!! What a great experience. Service was great. Atmosphere was great. The food was phenomenal. From the daily special soup stew, steaks, pasta, Caesar salad. Everything was fantastic read more

Always amazing food, service and atmosphere, by far the best restaurant in Columbus, maybe Georgia. I normally go to the downtown location but recently went to their other location, it was equally as amazing. read more

Food was delicious as expected. Our waiter was helpful, friendly, and patient. Ambiance... wow their Christmas decor is beautiful. I had the 16oz Ribeye with French fries and Brussels. It was perfectly cooked and I demolished it. The smoked bruschetta was delicious and flavorful. Our waiter was top notch, sadly I forgot his name read more

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The food here is amazing and the staff is so friendly...we're addicted. We do our couples night out here at least once every 6 months to get together and enjoy a really great meal. read more

I meant to post this review back in October, when I remembered everyone's names. It's now March 2024. And I feel bad I forgot names. My boyfriend and I came to Mabella after wanting Italian. We came into town for our friend's graduation from the Army. We walked in and was seated right away at the bar, and the hospitality was fantastic. The caesar salad was beautiful, the smoked provolone dip was a highlight for us, and the pasta was delicious. We heard several customers talk about the cheesecake, alongside the employees. We asked what the best sides to include was, and they suggested the strawberries and the tart cherries. The cherries were our favorite! They were soaked in this cherry juice that was to die for. Needless to say, when you come in, get the cheesecake. Service was fantastic, atmosphere was chill and really nice, even when my boyfriend came in with sweats. I totally recommend when going into Columbus! read more

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Best house sangria and ribeye in Columbus,Ga. I think the same people own Saltcellar which is top tier eating and dining. Lol read more

Mabella - House Sangria, Ribeye - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Delightful. Service Food Ambiance Everything was amazing. 10/10 come here, on a Saturday night the service was still amazing. The food was just amazing as well. The sangria with cinnamon was 10/10. read more

Great food and good service! I had the salmon with shaved Brussel sprouts! 10/10 recommend read more

This was my third experience at Mabella and will be my last. The first time we dined here the fries tasted of old oil and were ice cold. Lack of care in the kitchen. Additionally the steak was cooked incorrectly: manager kindly gifted us a gift card when we said something. Second time, no issues. 3rd time. Ordered a ribeye and was served a different cut. Questioned it with two servers. Both assured us it was a ribeye. Ate it and it was an absolutely horrible steak. Tasted like hanger steak and very lean, no flavor like a ribeye. He ate it because he was informed it was a ribeye, but should have sent it back because it was horrible. It was the worst steak we've ever been served in an restaurant, EVER Our fault. Manager came over and looked at it. Without admitting it they knew it was a mistake. Clearly not a ribeye and no marbling. Offered us dessert. Charged us for the steak that was incorrect. Thank you for the gesture but coming here 3 times and majority of the time there is an issue we can't enjoy ourselves and it's hard to come back. It ruined our time and overall experience. Would not recommend this place ever because they are extremely inconsistent read more

Wonderful bites with friendly (although fairly new and not yet fully trained) service. Very classy ambience and great selection. Steak cooked to perfection with wonderfully seasoned sides. They did not have a few items on the menu so we had to go back a forth, which is room for improvement but our overall experience was very positive! read more

Mabella - Ambience - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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We celebrated our anniversary at Mabella. The service was on point and the food was amazing. Get the chef's choice appetizer to start. I can't drink alcohol due to health reasons so they offer delicious mocktails! Everything was prepared and cooked to perfection. I had the pistachio crusted halibut and my husband had the grilled lamb. I can't wait to bring my guests from out of town here. read more

I came in with a friend and Tabitha was our server. She was amazing! It was my first time and Tabitha was very knowledgeable on the menu. She suggested the perfect items. We loved the mussels, wedge salad and our steaks were incredible. Would have loved to try the dessert but had no more room. Definitely recommend this place! They have something for everyone to enjoy, even if you're gluten intolerant or vegan. The chef is absolutely incredible!!!! read more

Food was slightly above average really dark in the bottom bar eating area hard to see the menu waitress was okay drinks were not that good overall satisfactory could do some improvement for reputation read more

It was delicious! It is pricey, but reasonable for a great steak. My husband and I got the Mabellas filet. I get medium rare, my husband likes medium. Our steaks were cooked perfectly. High quality cut of meat, it was very tender. Nice ambiance for a date, however, it is very garlicky. It tastes divine. It came with broccolini and mashed potatoes, both excellent. The setting is quaint, dim lighting, romantic. It's in a historical building/rustic charm feel. The service was on point. The waitress was kind and attentive. They have a wide selection of wine and cocktails. Great experience! I highly recommend this local gem. read more

went on a date with my husband to Mabellas Midland. when I was reserving my table I chose Date. They wanted to seat us right to a table with 8 ppl and kids. Really? My food was great. They forgot my husband side disg which was bajed potato. Brought to him when he finished his neal. The potato tasted terrible. It was reheated at least once. 160$ for reheated pptato? Geeee.... we never going back. Ever. read more

Wonderful ambiance, great service and the food was fabulous. So glad Mabella was recommended to us by so many folks. read more

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Fantastic service every time, never have had bad food here, steaks always cooked to perfection. Perfect for date nights or birthday parties. No TV's so very calm dark romantic ambience. read more

Mabella - Prime rib and sautéed shrimp appetizer - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Great food. Great service. We always eat there when we go skiing. Pizza was great. Pasta was great. We've liked everything we've tried.

Great food and atmosphere. Our server was great. The manager was rude not only to us for asking to be seated early on our reservation but also to one of the hostesses who was seating us - it was very uncomfortable. To the manager: You represent a well respected restaurant that i've heard nothing but good things about however it was clear you don't treat people very nicely when you're "managing" Maybe you were having a bad night and hopefully this review reminds you that customers require respect as do the employees. You missed the mark tonight. read more

It was awesome food and service. Ambience was perfect and the restaurant and the bathrooms were very clean!

We celebrated our 5th anniversary with friends tonight (Saturday, 10/5) and had an amazing meal! The braised short-rib is 100% 5 star! Sumptuous in taste, tender and juicy consistency. Simply one of the best meals we have ever had. Service was outstanding and the atmosphere was fantastic! Great meal, great night out and well worth the money!! One respectful request - Please, please keep the short-rib on the menu, or if it is seasonal. let it run till Easter! Gordo & Clare Columbus GA read more