Yes, yes and yesssss!! We were seated at the Chef's Counter for the WIN!! The radiatori was fresh and so flavorful! Along with lovely grilled olives and a Caesar salad (what kind of bread was used for those amazing breadcrumbs?!) Our amazing server Nathan, took excellent care of us. BRAVO!! read more

Wonderful atmosphere. The food is always fresh and there is always something new and tasty on the menu. Their happy hour is excellent and the staff is always extremely accommodating and kind read more

Everything was excellent! They even validate parking for the garage next door. Will definitely be going back in the future!

Honestly I would probably give this place a 3.5 but Yelp doesn't do half points. Not quite a 4 because to me a 4 is very good. This was just good. We just came in for the Sunday happy hour so we didn't try too much. It was pretty quiet but a few people at the bar. We sat at the bar - it took a second for the bartender to greet us but we got our food and drink orders in quickly. We ordered 2 of their espresso martinis and the calamari appetizer. The calamari came out before our drinks. The calamari looked beautiful but I think we prefer a little more crispy - taste was good. Espresso martinis were also fine. The space itself is cute - great bathrooms. Overall I probably wouldn't be in a rush to come back based on this first impression but I'd give them another shot at some point. read more

TL;DR: You should get a t-shirt and your picture on the wall if you finish the Eggplant Parm. Full Review: Metsi's is a wonderful spot in the Short North. We stopped in on a Saturday night to celebrate our daughter's birthday and the place was bustling. We were sat in a cozy round booth on the first floor were immediately greeted by the amazing Nate. We took Nate's suggestions and for appetizers we had the focaccia, prosciutto and calamari. Nate also killed it on the wine suggestion. We loved our glasses of Susumaniello! We should have stopped here and called it a night. Things took a turn when our meals arrived. My husband and daughter both ordered the eggplant Parmesan. Each plate weighed a solid 10 lbs and you could visibly see the strained the wrists of the servers that delivered their meals as they placed them on the table. Eggplant parm is my husbands favorite dish. He orders it anytime it's offered. There is no restaurant on this planet that serves eggplant parm as a giant deep fried, meaty half eggplant. This thing was massive. This is the kind of meal that restaurants offer as a food competition and you get a t-shirt and your picture hanging on the wall if you finish it. Metsi's is not that kind of restaurant. It's a place where you go to enjoy good company, amazing drinks and a nice variety of interesting Italian food. Their menu is small and seems to be carefully crafted for a nice dining experience. Metsi's - if you're reading this. Please take that eggplant parm off of your amazing menu. I didn't see anyone last night with a bib and sweatpants on. No one coming to Metsi's wants an eggplant as big as your head. We will be back to Metsi's. But that eggplant parm is one and done. read more

I went with my girlfriend for a date night. The dining room is stylish, appropriately lit, and smelled nice. We got sat at a table, and our waiter (Nigel) upon seeing us sit next to each other in chairs offered to move us to a booth. Very thoughtful, made our night. His knowledge of the menu was a bit lacking though. The drinks were tasty and strong. We both got the mule. The food was great. The focaccia was delicious alongside the whipped ricotta, we got two servings. The grilled olives were also yummy. My girlfriend (vegan) got the ziti, great portion size and the artichoke added a delightful crunch. I got the lobster tortellini, it was good. I wish I had more than 4 tortellini though. For dessert we got the semifreddo and budino. Both were well plated, a good consistency, and an appropriate flavor profile. Nothing was too sweet. Overall: Ambience: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Food: 9/10 (I wish the portion sizes on the focaccia and tortellini were a bit bigger) read more

Metsi’s - Sourdough Focaccia, Grilled Olives, Torino Mule, Sicilian 75 - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

While the servers and staff were lovely and very helpful I was a bit underwhelmed by the overall dinner, drinks, and ambiance.we were in around 7pm on a Friday and the lighting inside was very bright for a dinner vibe. My friend and I both ordered an espresso martini and there was a very ver large amount of foam on the top which was disappointing as there was more foam than drink. We both got pasta dishes and were told that they were family size and shareable but when they reached our table we felt that they were regular size pasta dishes. Additionally, the pasta was already chilling and wasn't as warm as we'd expect it to be. While this establishments has potential I think they still have some kinks to work out before it becomes amazing and a must visit in my books. read more

Metsi’s - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I loved the food here. It's expensive but the portion sizes were large and can easily be shared by 2 people. I liked the ambience. The staff were very nice. I loved their angel pasta. read more

A cool spot and great menu! Definitely get the artichokes and cauliflower! Also the lamb chops and snapper are delicious! Maple budino is delicious and a great sweet salty flavor, needs to be a bigger portion! Cocktails well done, would like to see better and more reasonable priced bottles of red wine! Andrew our waiter was awesome; friendly and very knowledgeable! read more

They have two floors, so when they took us around the corner and down the stairs I was so surprised to see a whole restaurant downstairs! It was so beautiful and they have a whole row where you can look into the kitchen. The wine was absolutely delicious and they helped us make a selection. The food was impeccable too, see for yourself in the photos. We loved every bite. read more

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Unfortunately, our experience at Metsi's restaurant was underwhelming. The food arrived cold, the flavors were mediocre (radiatore pasta and skirt steak), and the portion sizes were quite small. To make matters worse, our server forgot my wine order--even after I reminded him twice. He didn't ask us how we wanted our steak cooked either and it came out cold and tough which is weird for a restaurant with an expansive wood fire grill... What really soured the evening, though, was the hostess. There were three of us present, with one friend running late who planned to join us just for a drink. Despite it being a Thursday night with plenty of open tables, the hostess refused to seat us unless all 3 guests were present. I politely explained several times that we would be ordering food and our third guest was only joining for a drink. Instead of being understanding, she made us change the reservation from three to two people--only to seat us at a table meant for four. The rigid attitude and lack of courtesy, especially on a slow night, were baffling and unnecessary. It's one thing to enforce a policy during a busy dinner rush, but this just felt inflexible for no good reason. read more

Getting a cocktail before going down to the dining room downstairs was a really cool vibe change. The food was amazing. The grilled Caesar, and the mushroom arancini were really good. The osso buca was so tender it fell apart with the push of a butter knife! I would have eatin two more facetious for desert if we had the time. Really great people. The sommeliers came and checked on us, and the manager was very attentive and engaging(which can help at an Italian restaurant). My wife and I had a great experience, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a cool Italian cuisine experience. read more

We tried Metsi's on a Friday night. The space is gorgeous. The downstairs is very intimate and dark. The top is airy and bright. We sat at the chefs counter which was a really cool seat. There's a lot going on in the kitchen so it was fun to see all the action. Our server was friendly, but the way the seats are set up, it's kinda awkward for where they stand. We ordered the beef carpaccio and calamari to start. The beef carpaccio was not what I expected. Honestly, when they dropped it off, I thought it wasn't ours. It's unlike any other restaurants, but honestly we didn't really enjoy it. It was missing a nice flatbread cracker or bread. The meat was slightly brown and almost looked cooked? When we asked a food runner what the stuff on top was, she couldn't really tell us. She said maybe olives, tomatoes, and eggplant. Either way it was a miss. The calamari on the other hand was great. Not too heavy or greasy. I had the radditori. It was yummy! Very flavorful and cheesy. My boyfriend had the lobster ravioli and loved it. He said it was very creamy and had a nice kick. There's an option to get a little slice of focaccia for $3 with your pasta. We each did that and enjoyed it. We didn't order the focaccia as an app because it was a little pricy for the amount of bread we saw going out. If we came back - I would definitely skip to carpaccio and maybe do the caesar salad instead. It looked delicious! Overall great experience and I would go back! read more

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Loved our first visit. The second was just okay. Our food came out at random times and we ordered coffee with our dessert but the coffee didn't come until about 20 minutes after we got the dessert. Overall the food was great. Cacio e Pepe was so good! The bread wasn't as good as I remembered from the first visit. Would probably go back with hopes that things are better read more

Honestly super bummed after LOVING Hiraeth. I'm Italian but not the snobby about pasta kind. Calamari was fried into clumps rather than individually coated pieces. Very basic. Olives were fine. Cacio e Pepe was a little underwhelming in taste and could use a different pasta shape. Hunting and pecking after the spirals with a fork was less than desirable. Lobster ravioli was the star - delicious and good portion. Side of angel hair was overcooked, sticking together, and bland. Drinks were good. Decent NA menu. Execution needs work (I realize it's opening weekend, but the upstairs was dead at 630 on Saturday) and rethinking pasta shapes and flavors being more robust would be helpful. read more

Very cute restaurant! Great ambiance and service. Delicious pasta and the almond cake was amazing! Will probably be back. There is a parking garage next to the restaurant but was charging $30 because of an event that was going on and it was difficult to find street parking nearby read more

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The reviews on Yelp don't do Metsi's any justice. You would think diners would let the establishment get its footing before leaving a negative review. Well anyway, we went last night, and it was fantastic. We were seated quickly and dined at the bar for happy hour. We ordered the Notte and Bianca cocktails, both were fantastic! Kaitlin was our bartender and she made our experience a 10/10. Friendly, knowledgeable, and seemed to care deeply about her customers. The appetizers we ordered came out almost too fast and we snacked on those until the dinner menu was available at 5pm. We ordered the focaccia with whipped ricotta and calamari. I recommend getting the marinated olives as well! The couple next to us shared their olives with us and we shared our charred peppers. Such a friendly atmosphere! Ok now on to the entrees....We got the bolognese and osso buco. Both were absolutely fantastic! And I'm a snob when it comes to bolognese. I get every time I see it on a menu and this was right up there with the very best. The pappardelle was extra thin and wide and the most perfect texture. The meat sauce was like an umami bomb with lots of cheese and a great ratio of sauce to noodle. We didn't have much room left for desert, but our waitress, Kaitlin, very kindly gifted us the Chocolate Budino. Let's just say, we made room!! So yummy! Overall, we had such an amazing experience. Service was top notch, the atmosphere was upscale, but not intimidating, and the food will keep me coming back. Don't skip this place! read more

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One of the best experiences we have had. Service was amazing and the food was delicious. there were four of us and everything we ate was amazing. The server had a real depth of knowledge of the dishes as well as the wines etc. We were so impressed with every aspect of the dinner we will be back real soon read more

Honestly, TikTok overhyped this place. The aesthetic is cute and the space is bigger inside than it looks, but the food just didn't live up to the hype. The bread was tasty but the bottom was so hard we had to leave most of it. I ordered the Cacio e Pepe and was disappointed!! the noodles just weren't it. They should consider using a different pasta, and the whole dish sat in a pool of watery butter with not enough cheese on top. Definitely not what I was hoping for. We tried two desserts The tiramisu was a no for me! the ladyfingers were way too soggy from the rum syrup. The chocolate budino was completely overpowered by orange zest and was tiny for the price. If you're thinking of going, I'd honestly skip it. Head down the street to Marcella's instead way better quality food and a much more satisfying experience overall. read more

So incredibly disappointed with my experience at Metsi's. We sat on the first floor for the happy hour deals. The atmosphere does not reflect the price. I went with 4 of my friends. We are all in our mid twenties. Our server told us it was common for groups of girls that come in to split food to try a little bit of everything. He said the pasta was mostly family style and easy to share. I thought this was a great idea! However, when our food came, we realized this was not true. The ravioli comes with 4 pieces. The pasta was all easily eaten by one person. Two of us opted for the Caesar salad. If you are hoping for a classic Caesar taste- don't get this. We both agreed it tasted nothing like Caesar. No one was impressed with their meals. We were celebrating a birthday. We brought in a small box of 6 cupcakes. When our check came (which they would not split by the way) we saw a $25 cake service fee. When we walked in one of the workers said "I'd be happy to put those in the fridge." he said this with no mention of the $25 fee. Absolutely ridiculous. I respectfully asked the manager about this fee. I mentioned that it was not told to us on our way into the restaurant and not on their website. He was extremely rude and said that because they have dessert they had to charge us a fee. I've never heard of this and was so disappointed in the way the manager handled the situation. Save your money and go somewhere else in Short North. There are much better options!! read more

A different vibe on an Italian restaurant, I really enjoyed trying something new here! We sat at the chef's counter, it was cool to see them prepare the food. Our meals were solid, and our waiter Nathan was so pleasant & gave us such a great experience. He is a great employee and I would definitely go back. We had the bolognese and riadatori. Definitely recommend the bolognese!! read more

We had the most amazing experience. We went for my sister and her boyfriend's birthday, and the sever treated us amazingly. His name was Aiden we got a free sourdough as an appetizer. Then for entrees he gave us a free pasta which was incredible. Then for dessert he gave us two free desserts since we had two birthdays, then added another on top of it. The atmosphere was incredible. The downstairs was where the kitchen was and it was such a cool experience. read more

Amazing service by Caitlyn! Very attentive, amazing food, gorgeous ambiance. We got the ceaser salad, focaccia bread, bolognese, and osso bucco. All amazing. Boxed up leftovers of the bolognese to take home and forgot my box at the table. Caitlyn ran outside the restaurant to bring me my leftover, so sweet and above and beyond service. Would reccomend to anyone! read more

Metsi’s - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We had the most amazing time at Metsi's last night. We tried so many things on the menu and every item was divine, especially the radiatori, which was to die for! Cocktails were great, wine list was stellar. Dessert was unbelievable. Service was fantastic! All around a killer spot where I hope to eat again and again! read more

Metsi’s - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We loved our experience at Metsi's! We went for our anniversary and our server, Annie, took great care of us! They have a great happy hour and we really enjoyed the focaccia and arancini. I also really enjoyed the mushroom risotto. We will definitely be back! read more

Service was on point. Shared 4 different entrees and they were all super flavorful and unique. Only thing I'd do different is reserve a table downstairs. read more

Grilled caesar salad and Veal parmesan were excellent. Negroni was fabulous. Service was excellent. Go! read more

Came to Metsi for a birthday reservation and was really looking forward to it. I think it's a bit overhyped. The food was fine. It wouldn't be my first pick for Italian. The server we had was great! He was very attentive to allergies and had good rapport. Whe we received our bill they charged us $25 for bringing cupcakes in. When we came in, they offered to put them in the fridge and didn't mention anything about the charge. served them to us, gave us the check & they had a random $25 charge for "cake service" When I asked about it, the manager said it was because they sell cake here. In the reservation we put it was for a birthday. There isn't any info about this on the website or when booking. He also had the opportunity to make us aware of the $25 cake service fee when we came in. So pretty disappointed in the lack of communication. Maybe $5 but not $25. It just took us by surprise as we have done this for birthdays at Hyde Park, Forno, High Bank & many other restaurants and never had a cake service fee. I wouldn't mind paying it if they had made us aware ahead of time. Honestly the manager was rude about all of it and the hostess seemed clueless when we asked about it. Sort of a shitty end to the night. Probably won't be back. Food wasn't that impressive & management was just rude read more

(very long BUT WORTH THE READ) The vibes were very awkward as if they didn't want us there... A friend and I walked in exactly at 4 when they opened after visiting a new matcha spot right next door wanting to try an Italian place for once as we rarely eat Italian food.. We didn't have a reservation but they said they have a table for us. Sat down and owner? manager? not sure but a guy with a mustache came to our table. No "hello", "how are you?", and no introduction just straight to "Can I put those in a cup for you guys?" , referring to out matcha lattes that we brought in. I didn't realize what he meant at first so I said I am okay! He then said okay or we can keep them behind the bar, we just don't allow outside drinks. Okay, sorry but many places I go to allow that so it wasn't the first thing on mind. He could have started with that and most of all could have been more personable. Okay never mind that, what made it worse was our server told us the kitchen did not open for another 20 mins and only apps and drinks are available , okay totally fine ordered the focaccia bread, very plain and not good, go to kitchen social for way better apps. More than 20 minutes pass and my friend notices everyone getting the actual food menu and being served their main meals(not many people in, just a few couples and a family). After probably 40 minutes, our server finally comes back but only greets us with something along the lines of "you guys good?" I say "Um yeah but is the main menu available..?" He realizes he never gave it to us and comes back sets them down says sorry about that and leaves. What confuses me is even if you thought you gave us the menu why didn't you say something along the lines of "are we ready to order?" nothing of the sort. Towards the end of our dining, two other girls get seated at a table behind us and we hear our server give them a whole spiel about the menu and how usually people split the pasta (we weren't told this so we each ordered a pasta for ourselves). Not sure if it's because we were the only black people there, but I always have to think of that as a possibility, unfortunately. Or thinking maybe it was our casual outfits (me in yoga pants and an over-sized sweatshirt, my friend in black pants and striped long sleeve), I looked around and quickly decided that was not the case as the man directly behind me was wearing a T-shirt and jeans. The woman who brought over our food was the only one to greet us kindly and make conversation!! Overall, Both men who we interacted with were not very personable and not welcoming. Very uncomfortable the entire time, left quickly and will not be going back. Everyone go to SGD Dubu So Gong Dong tofu & BBQ, the place we were originally going to go before spotting Metsi's. read more

I'll start off by saying the space is beautiful and the staff was super nice. But I went there with a few friends. The appetizer calamari was way too salty. One pesto dish was overcooked pasta while my mushrooms in risotto were undercooked. The last friend Bolognese was a two piece of pasta to 1 pound of meat sauce ratio. I would be a little bit more lenient if it was a Friday or Saturday, but we went on a Wednesday. The focaccia bread with whipped goat cheese was immaculate - was definitely the star of the evening. read more

Great food and service! We had a large group and server did a great job! I will definitely return.

WOW. This was seriously one of the best meals I've ever eaten. Everything was perfectly portioned and exquisitely balanced. Standouts include the Mushroom Arrancini and the Bolognese (and save room for the budino for dessert!). Our server was wonderful, and one of the best parts is being in the downstairs dining room to see inside the kitchen. The airy upstairs dining room is a dream, and I'll have to come back to eat there too! Come with friends, and order several dishes to share- you can't go wrong at Metsi's! I'll be back soon! read more

The pasta was excellent and so were the appetizers. I was really happy with the service.

Service was next level. Very helpful and really cared about us as people and customers. You could tell that they really cared about and valued the food that they make and wanted to make sure we did as well. Food was so delicious. The tiramisu was insanely good! Ambiance was modern clean and quiet. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a special night out! read more

Don't go if your allergic to shellfish. Food was overall good but almost everything on the menu is cross contaminated. Extremely disappointing. read more

Food was fantastic- Osso Bucco, Radiatore, Cacio e Pepe, and Eggplant Parmesan. Service was great and very attentive from start to finish. Also had great drinks! Overall 10/10 experience read more

Sat at the bar and we were lucky as we did not have a reservation. The tapas menu is amazing! The staff is great and helped on our choices. The space is airy and walkable to the short north area. We walked to restaurant . A parking garage is steps from the restaurant. read more

Amazing restaurant! This was one of the best meals we have had in Columbus. The food, the ambiance, and the service is top notch! We can't wait to return. Get the artichokes... you will be craving them like us. read more

Was really looking forward to dining here, there were some good parts and some meh parts of our dinner. Staring with drinks, good selection and variety of drinks. Got a Sicilian 75, which was just okay I only drank about half. Appetizers we got the focaccia with ricotta. The bread wasn't very flavorful and bits of it were not warm so that was disappointing but the ricotta was delicious! The calamari was solid. Dinner was the bolognese, which was very rich and flavorful. I also ordered the pesto pasta, which was vegan (didn't realize that before ordering). The pesto pasta was not my favorite, but if you prefer vegan dishes then maybe it wouldn't have been so bad. Dessert was tiramisu which was a little soggier than I'm used to. Our server was attentive. Ambience inside is fine, but wish downstairs was more dimly lit. Overall, I prefer Speck or Cento for better tasting Italian food. read more

The ambiance of Metsi's was very nice. A smaller restaurant, good music, and decorated very nicely. The foot and drinks came out in good time. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Would recommend! read more