I ordered a few box lunches for a meeting and they were great! We each got a croissant sandwich of our choice and there were lots of choices, plus house made potato salad & cole slaw & a very good house made cookie. (With other options for sides & cookies) My sandwich has lots of good roast beef, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & they even had horseradish as a condiment option. And they have DEVILED EGGS, 2/$1.00!!! They have old school padded booths & Formica tables & chairs but it's cute in a retro way. Prices are very very affordable and the staff members were helpful & friendly. Their menu includes many sandwiches, salads, pastas & even pizzas. I will be back! read more

I hadn't been here in many years, but I was craving a turkey sub. I stopped after dropping off library books. They don't have turkey subs, but did have a turkey sandwich. I went inside to order the Turkey Deluxe and a side salad to go. The food was pretty good and looking at the menu, I would get their Chicken Salad Croissant, one of my fav sandwiches. I like to support the mom and pop shops. read more

It's been a while since I've been here & it was a good experience this visit! I got some work done on my car next door and came over for lunch. That gave me their wifi info & I was able to work and eat. I had the super smiths- their version of an Italian. It came on toasted, crunchy bread and was very delicious!!! the staff was friendly & accommodating and that had plenty of seating. Parking is a little tight- it's a small lot. read more

Smith's Deli & Restaurant - Super smith - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Their food is delicious and quickly delivered to the table. Quiet restaurant, with a comfortable vibe. The servers are well informed about the menu and make excellent suggestions. A nice place to have a meal. read more

This is an old school deli... Driven by hundreds of times but never stopped so today we fixed that. This is a serious old school delicious but it was a great experience. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The prices are great, and the food is really good. I had the Smiths sub with 2 sides and a cookie. The sub was good, the sides were homemade ( potatoe salad and pasta salad) and the cookies was delicious. Wifie had a salad which she really enjoyed. Some folks won't like the interior decor because it is dated but the food and service make that a mute point. I wished we had visited earlier because there is more depth to their menu to explore. read more

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I called in a to-go order and the person on the phone and at the counter when I picked up the order was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. The place is a little bit of a dive on the inside, but I am true believer that Dives server the best food, but it was clean. It also SMELLED AMAZING inside. Smelled like fresh bread! The croissant is very fluffy and the chicken salad is very tasty. The potato salad is amazing and the pickle is phenomenal. The portions are great for the price! I'd totally stop by again and I'd recommend it to all of you to add to your lists! read more

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Always recommend Smith's, family business in Clintonville that provides great food with friendly service.

Writing from my Grandson's phone! Today was Grandparents day and we were looking for the perfect nostalgic spot after baseball practice. We sauntered in on a lovely Fall evening - we had the sense this place had been around for a while. There was a friendly atmosphere, and the place was bustling with locals. We said hello to the kind couple next to us who recommended the veggie lasagna. We walked up front to order, and decided on the lasagne and a BLT. The BLT was pretty standard, but the lasagna was truly special. The warmth and flavor of the cascade of tomato sauce was akin to a hundred hugs from our little Sonny bear! Highly recommend that dish Will be returning on a cold winter's night for a cozy meal! 6.8/10 read more

Smith's Deli & Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great family owned restaurant for decades. Friendly owner and family members serving and in the kitchen. Food is always consistent and prices are fair. read more

I'm a little embarrassed that I've lived in Clintonville so long and haven't been to Smith's Deli before now. I don't even have a good reason why. But we went last night and we will likely return. The 3 of us all had the Big Cheese. For vegetarians, it's a solid choice and I will definitely get it again. I liked the toastiness and assortment of cheeses. I would have preferred more of a shredded version of lettuce and more of a vinegar than Italian dressing, but that's more about what I was craving than what they were offering. Looking forward to trying more of their offerings. Will definitely be back. read more

Can't wait to come back and try all the sandwiches!! The staff were so friendly and kind! Chicken salad was so good too!

What a cUUUUuUuUUUuUuUuuuuute littel deli! I placed a phone order for pickup here on a whim. My fiance wasn't feeling well and wanted some food brought home after work. Not knowing the area I did a quick Yelp search and VOILA! Prices were super fair and the establishment wasn't too far away from my way home, so I went ahead and gave them a call. The outside isn't anything special looking, kinda drab but not unkept. I was SUPER impressed once I walked in. The place is bigger on the inside that it looks from the outside, looks well organized and clean! I also LOVE the wall murals! SOooOoOoOo cute! It looks like a traditional NY family style deli on the inside! SO cute! I ordered a ruben sandwich and two sides of macaroni salad. Fiance devoured the sandwich so I assume it was a hit. :P The macaroni salad was SO affordable I couldn't pass it up! Could have used a bit more mayo but not a biggie. I added some and it was right to my preference! Wasn't busy at all on the inside, did have a few ppl stopping in to pick up, like myself. The wait wasn't long once I arrived and then I was onnn my wayyyy! DEFFFFFFFFFFinitely will be ordering from here again! :P read more

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Had an eye on this forever, but it's out of my way and I never made an effort to get here. Mistake. Today I had time and was nearby, and stopped in. Cool little deli, lots of carryout going on at noon on a weekday, not too many tables full. Standard sandwich menu, a few other items. I got a Super Smith (loaded Italian sub) and devilled eggs, because I didn't have any at Thanksgiving and hey, you don't see them on menus too often. Those came out first- pretty basic but good. Two halves, a nice little app. The sub was excellent. Great bread, great meat and veggies, etc. A bit small, but that's normal nowadays and the price was competitive, for a really good sandwich. Like, really good, had me stopping and staring at it. Held together well. Good service. Cool interior. Small parking lot. Nothing fancy, but great versions of standards. read more

As a Cleveland transfer, Smith's has awesome corned beef taste that has the old world flavor. Their menu is very diverse to meet all your tastes. read more

This order was pick up so I don't know about so I don't know about the service and ambience. The parking lot is kind of small so it makes parking an issue. Wish they were on DoorDash. The food was tasty. But when I think of a deli, I kind of look for more meat on the sandwiches. Mine was OK but it was kind of scrumptious and as I said it was tasty. My my husband said his Rubin was pretty good but again it seems smallish for a deli sandwich. Oh no I'd say this place was good just don't go if you're starving lol. read more

No frills old school clintonville spot. The Italian sub was very good. I'd go back and maybe try the Reuben or something next time.

Recommend the vegetarian lasagna for sure especially for the price sauce was incredible actually lasagna could've used salt

Classic deli. It has the basic favorites. Smith's Deli has been here for years. Get sandwiches of many kinds. They have some healthier options. Has the basics. It has a large menu of subs. These come loaded with many toppings. It has many of the Italian favorites. There's stuff like the ham and cheese and the pastrami. Also has a few without meat. The last time here I got lunch and it was fast and friendly service. I ordered a Vegetable Sub to go. It's about $6 for a footlong and side. This comes loaded with banana peppers, black olives, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes. Chips come as your choice. There's also other things here like salads. It has a tight parking lot. Pretty hard to get out. This is the only annoying thing about visiting. read more

Smith's Deli & Restaurant - Vegetable Sub - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food here is always amazing. Love coming here the employees are all so nice and accommodating. If you want a great sandwich you will not be disappointed read more

I wanted to like it. I think what this place has going is great. Excellent location near the Park of Roses. We got food for a picnic. Sandwiches took forever. We only ordered 3 and the place had 3 tables of people there. One person had ordered before me. When we got them, the sandwiches were small and disappointing. The grilled cheese was hit with my kiddo. That was the heartiest of the sandwiches. The cookies were good. No napkins or utensils for the sides. I was disappointed. read more

A professor told me about this deli a little over a year ago but I was able to try this place out for lunch with a few friends recently. It was a Wednesday around 2:30 and there were two others finishing up their lunch. As we sat, two other groups came in to eat as well. They've got a small parking lot which was nice, but it's hard to back out and turn left out onto the street since it's located off of a busy road. I had to get the Reuben. Yummy! It was toasted perfectly and you could tell they made the 1000 island sauce themselves. I added chips since they don't come with it as a side. The chips are a generous amount in the bag! It's a little more than your personal-sized snack bag, so I shared it with my friends. One of my friends got the tuna sandwich. She enjoyed the freshness of it. My two other friends ordered the same thing. They both got the Stromboli. It was huge and came with a big 'ol bowl of marinara. One of the selling points to this place is that a lot of stuff is made in house and you can tell. Wow! That's talent! They sell cookies as well but they had ran out of the chocolate chip. I'll have to try it next time. Others ordered the subs and pasta. Their menu is interesting because it's a mix of Italian food and sandwiches. They've also got pizza. Can't wait to return! read more

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Cheap.prices and decent comfort food. If your looking for a basic inexpensive cafe this is a good place.

Best deli in Columbus! Everything like brown bag deli is too weird this is the perfect classic deli with great options. Decided to stop in and the guys working were super nice and got the DELICIOUS affordable super sub and Reuben. The breads were so fresh and everything was so tasty.Will definitely be back. read more

Smith's Deli & Restaurant - Super Sub and The Reuben Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you are looking for a fantastic deli for a quick grab-n-go situation, boy is this the right place for you. We showed up into the afternoon for some yummy sandwiches and they did not disappoint. The Turkey Reuben was amazing - a generous amount of meat, sauce, all somehow slotted between two perfectly toasted pieces of bread. And balanced perfectly with a generous quarter pickle on the side. Apparently they've also got an online ordering system, so you can really streamline finding the right food for your deli cravings. read more

Smith's Deli & Restaurant - Turkey Reuben Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped in passing through Columbus! Our order was ready ahead and everything was fresh! Inside was a bit outdated but you can feel the family charm! Definitely family owned and operated location! Food tasted full of love! read more

Stopped in here this past week for dinner with some friends. Before you walk in the door you walk through what is like an old grocery store door. There are also little knick nacks as you walk around the corner to place your order. The menu is simple but they offer a variety of sandwiches to pizzas to pastas. There is plenty of room to eat as there are several tables/chairs to sit inside. Oh, and there's table/chairs outside on the front patio too. Good food at reasonable cost. read more

So stopped in at 935am. They are open, but no pasta or pizza available and they don't serve breakfast. We ordered a Reuben and an super smith Italian sub. Very cute old time diner vibe. Sandwiches were good. Got to come back to try pizzas. read more

Great food, good prices, and always great to support a local restaurant! The employees are always very kind and service is excellent. If you're looking for a local deli this is the spot to try in Columbus. The food is always hot with take out too! read more

This place is great. A good mom n pop type place. I got the Italian sub. It was fantastic. The owner is really nice. I can't believe he loves the food and is still pretty damn thin. Great location, plenty of parking, clean interior. Would go back, I'm especially interested in the pizza. They have great cookies and desserts too. read more

Smith's Deli & Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Love the small restaurant feel! Nice owner and service was great. I got a box lunch combo which was such a great deal. BLT was nice and crispy and pasta salads were delicious. The caramel chocolate chunk cookie was amazing as well. read more

YES! Do it! Good food, great prices, nice people. Covid complaint and clean. We had the turkey Ruben, chicken cashew salad and garlic bread. I'm looking forward to trying their pizza. I've heard great things. read more

Smith's Deli & Restaurant - Turkey Ruben, Chicken Cashew Salad, Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Very fast and very good food. They have subs, past and pizza. Good classic diner! First time at this place and it was amazing !

My friend had been looking for recommendations for places in Cbus to check out and after listing on Facebook, there were a lot of people who called out Smiths. I told her I was intrigued so we set up time to go in for a Saturday dinner. When we first walked in, we got the old school family style feel. You can tell these guys have been in business for a long time! There were many tables and a few booths off to the side. We grabbed a booth and went up to the counter where they gave us some menus and told us to re approach the counter when we were ready. We actually ended up just sitting and chatting for an hour and before I knew it I was pretty damn hungry and the place had filled up! I had seen quite a few people come in to get to-go pizza so their pizza must be good! I personally was torn between the pasta choices and traditional deli options. The pasta looked delicious but I ultimately opted for a BLT with chips. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have fries (I LOVE fries) but I should have figured they wouldn't since most traditional delis serve chips. Their chip assortment though was great! You could get them by the bag. I got the baked Lays but they even had the honey BBQ Fritos twists, various flavors of Doritos. It was difficult to choose! When we went to put our order in the man was very nice, asked us where we were from, etc. He told us that he was the owner and that they've been in business since the 1960s. That definitely speaks for itself! My BLT was great! Classic toasted bread with crispy bacon. Yum! I kept thinking about it all day the next day, I almost went back! I also got a cookie which although it looked like it'd be average, it was great! Definitely get one if you are there. Honestly as I'm typing this, I am considering going back again tonight for takeout. Smiths is definitely worth a try. I'd like to test the pizza and the pasta as well. Even if you're not in the area, it's worth a drive! read more

If you've been in business for 40+ years, it's for a reason. Smith's isn't a great restaurant, but it's not terrible or even bad. Smith's has lasted so long because they're consistently good. I know of no 'go to' or 'must have' item for which they're known. It's not a place with a 'defeat our ___ challenge' and they aren't pushing the culinary envelope. It's a cozy environment with its history displayed on the walls. I ordered the Club Croissant which consisted of turkey, ham, mayo, Swiss & Colby. It also comes with lettuce and tomato, which I omitted. You order at the counter and food is brought to you after you pay. My sandwich arrived quickly, but with a pickle spear... ******side note***** I'm a picky eater and really sensitive to items on my dish that was never stated in the menu. I know most people are delighted by pickles, but I am not among them. If you hate, pickles, you aren't going to be too happy about a pickle spear weeping pickle juice on the bread of your sandwich. ********************* The sandwich was good. The croissant tasted like the big sandwich croissants from Kroger, which I like. Big ups for using Colby cheese, which in my opinion, is the most underrated of cheeses. On the downside, the drink comes in a styrofoam cup, which isn't great for the environment. I'd love to see the old school waxed paper cups that say PEPSI or COKE or COLD on the side. Parking is limited, which for those living in Clintonville, within walking distance, isn't an issue. I'd love to see a greater selection of Ohio made chips like Shearers, Grippo's, or Mike Sell's instead of the Frito-Lay that dominates the space. This place is a destination that you need to eat at, if for no other reason, than to say you've been there. This is great for a simple lunch or a light meal if you want to hit multiple eateries during a stay or a foodie weekend. This place will continue to stay in business as long as people continue to show up... and I hope people do. We need places like Smith's in all neighborhoods. read more

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With its unassuming blue awning, Smith's can be somewhat easy to miss on a street teeming with trendy restaurant choices. It took me several years to finally make it in for a meal and once I did, I was disappointed that I had waited so long to stop in. Smith's has so much heart, soul, and character that it makes me nostalgic for a simpler time. The restaurant has been family-owned and operated since 1960 and even though the decor definitely dates the place, that's what adds to its charm. Service has been warm and friendly every time I've dined in. Just what you'd expect from the local neighborhood deli/restaurant. The menu here is quite extensive and there seems to be something for everyone on the menu (but I'm not sure about the vegetarian/vegan situation). The last time I was in, I dug into a turkey sandwich which, given my extensive experience with turkey sandwiches, was pretty good. However, I have limited experience with the menu outside of trying a couple of different sandwich options. The food at Smith's is good, but that's not why you should go. You should go to support a local, family-owned restaurant that has now been operating in the Clintonville community for almost 60 years. A trip to Smith's is almost like taking a trip in a time machine back to a much less complicated time, all in the best ways possible. read more

Smith's has my favorite version of Columbus-style pizza (thin-crust round pie, cut into squares, with lots of oregano on top). The crust at Smith's is crispy and just the perfect thickness, with lots of toppings. Not only is the food fantastic, but the service is great. Even though you place your initial order at the counter, the servers deliver your food to the table and continue to check on your drinks and take additional orders. They also have a great selection of beers from Columbus and Cincinnati. read more

Smith's Deli & Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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10 bucks a sandwich. Ordered an Italian and a roast beef sandwich. Italian was average nothing to write home or complain about. The roast beef sandwich on rye was on very small pieces of bread and there may have been two slices of roast beef on it. Not what you expect from a local deli. We literally opened it up and laughed. A 2 year old could have eaten 3 of them. Go somewhere else. read more

This place is amazing!! The decor is really cool to look at. Great vintage vibe. I got the Super Smith sub. It was very very tasty. It was made correctly as well. The customer service was probably my favorite part. I was greeted warmly and always had what I needed. I definitely will be returning! read more

Ordered two croissant sandwiches, they were a delicious late lunch on our way back from a walk around Clintonville. Staff was friendly.

I have a very unique set of skills that enables me to be a highly qualified "food critic". Namely, I have a tongue in my mouth... which is equipped with taste buds; I also have access to a smart phone, which I aptly use with my opposable thumbs(take that, apes!). I want to begin by admitting that I have probably driven by Smith's no less than a thousand times, never having even noticed it--this is not a joke. It was road construction that brought it into my view, and it was the neon "deli" sign that made my heart flutter. I am a sucker for delis, drawn to them like a moth to a flame. I parked in front of Smith's, spotting that the restaurant seemed mostly empty for 10:30am. The guests I DID see there were advanced in age, leading me to believe that their food MUST somehow increase one's longevity. Could it be that the Fountain of Youth has been in Clintonville all this time?(Take THAT Ponce De Leòn!) I went in and ordered a simple turkey sandwich on a bagel. The woman at the counter was very friendly, yet eyed me as an outsider. Perhaps my relative youth led her to think I was getting to close to their heavily guarded secret--immortality. I gave her an assured smile and head nod, insinuating that "yes, you are correct... I'm on to you lady". As I waited for my sandwich, I read some of the previous reviews posted here, and thought I would address some of the more outlandish accusations... 1. The place is NOT dirty... It's just an old restaurant--58 years old to be exact, so it deserves some respect! It's a restaurant in Clintonville that has lasted longer than most, and while it's decor is dated, it's just tablecloths we're talking about! 2. Some say the food is just "so-so" or "okay"... To which I say-- It's a turkey sandwich, not beef wellington! I got exactly what I ordered, which is paramount to any business. 3. Someone stated that they don't think they put enough "love" into their food. To that person, I say I don't think you know what love is! My sandwich had the perfect amount of love, which for turkey is one and a half tablespoons... only one tablespoon would be like a fleeting Middle School crush, and two tablespoons would have had my turkey sandwich watching me through my bedroom window for the foreseeable future until one of two things happened--either I get an order of protection against it, or I move out of country. Having eaten my sandwich, I want to say that it was great. The turkey--according to my heightened sense of taste--was very turkey-y, and the muenster cheese tasted like I last remembered. The lettuce and tomato were also there, holding up their end of the bargain. While I didn't reach some higher level of Nirvana or orgasm at the table in some strange "When Harry Met Sally" moment--as some reviewers seemed to be looking for--I highly enjoyed my tasty and more than reasonably priced sandwich. Some may say, "I could have just made this at home", to which they'd be right... But you didn't. You went to a restaurant and ordered a sandwich. An epiphany I DID have, however, was this: Smith's is a local, family owned restaurant that has been here for 58 years! That alone deserves 5-stars! These are the establishments that we need to visit and protect with our patronage, unless we want a world of Wendy's and Chick-filas! So go forth! Order ye a "so-so" or "okay" sandwich at Smith's!! Do it for small businesses everywhere! Do it for the family that has invested in our city for 58 years!! But, more importantly... Do it because you're too lazy to make a turkey sandwich for yourself!! read more