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Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus, Columbus, OH

Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus

4.8
4.8
1761 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Nicola Restaurant is dynamic, cultural, and fun with open doors for all who want a true taste of Italian authenticity. To say the least, the food will be a treasure for your senses. Nicola restaurant is for any person hungry for not just food and drink, but for the unique presence of beauty, joy, and family which exists in every Italian family's home. With chef Nicola's ability to bring together simple ingredients to create delicious dishes in a welcoming atmosphere, you are sure to have an enjoyable experience. Join us and taste Nicola's vision that greets the senses with the aroma, taste, and feel of a small town in Tuscany.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Happy Hour Bar Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 459-7000
  • Website
    http://www.nicolacolumbus.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nicola
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining area seates up to 90 and can be used as two beautiful private rooms that seats from 20-50 each
  • Location
    4740 Reed Rd., Columbus, OH 43220
  • Neighborhood
    Upper Arlington
  • Cross street
    Henderson & Reed
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in front and behind the building
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,761 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicola Restaurant and Bar in Columbus is a beloved Italian gem known for its "authentic and exceptional" cuisine. Guests rave about the fresh pasta, flavorful dishes, and elegant atmosphere. The patio offers a serene dining experience, enhanced by "great service" from attentive staff. This family-owned treasure "never disappoints."

1,761 Reviews

  1. John

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful, service was very slow the second half of our time there. Seemed as though the restaurant filled quickly around 7 and server fell behind. Busy night for them and won't dissuade us from returning, great restaurant all around

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  2. Mike

    VIP

    Columbus

    176 reviews

    5.0

    176 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our go-to restaurants in the Columbus, OH area - never disappoints. Chefs Nicola's specials are really special; home made pasta; excellent sauces, mostly non-red. Nice wine selection. Service always top-notch, this time Gina helped make it a great evening out

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  3. Jim

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, Service & Atmosphere are Excellent !!! Tops on my list for a memorable dining experience.

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  4. Catherine

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When ordering, I should have asked the price of the "Special" which our waitress narrated to us, as it turned out to be pretty expensive compared to the chicken dishes on the menu. That is why I did not rate VALUE as a 5, but a 4. Otherwise, everyone at our table seemed very happy with the food. The noise level was "energetic", as the open table system likes to explain the highest level, when all the tables are filled and everyone is trying to converse... That is why I did not rate AMBIENCE as a 5, but a 4. Otherwise, I very much enjoyed the holiday decorations and the low-level background music. We hope to return again during warmer weather to try the outdoor seating.

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  5. George

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful first time experience. Great food and service.

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  6. Patrick

    VIP

    Columbus

    358 reviews

    5.0

    358 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food in a friendly environment. Put this Italian restaurant on your list.

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  7. Kelly

    VIP

    Columbus

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second trip to Nicola, and we will be back! The food was amazing! We had the ravioli and the papparadelle and they were incredible. The environment was cozy, and our party of 7 could talk comfortably. The service was wonderful too. A great experience!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Bill

    VIP

    Cleveland

    138 reviews

    5.0

    138 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here and our party of 4 thoroughly enjoyed it! Excellent service, really good food and a nice atmosphere. We were greeted immediately and from there on everything was wonderful. What a nice gem!! We look forward to returning.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Erika

    Columbus

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner (as always) fantastic service and the FOOD- simply superb! Highly recommend! Our group of 5 enjoyed everything and took home the homemade limoncello!

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  10. Jaymin

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the perfect authentic Italian food. We both enjoyed it! Excellent wine pairing recommendations!

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FAQs

Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 459-7000.

Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus is rated 4.8 stars by 1761 OpenTable diners.

Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nicola Restaurant and Bar - Columbus

4740 Reed Rd., Columbus, OH 43220

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Henderson & Reed
  • Neighborhood
    Upper Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Happy Hour Bar Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in front and behind the building
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nicola
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.nicolacolumbus.com/
  • Phone number
    (614) 459-7000
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining area seates up to 90 and can be used as two beautiful private rooms that seats from 20-50 each

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