Pelino’s Pasta

4.6

1041 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Chef Vinny Pelino serves up authentic, handmade pasta dishes using local, organic, and imported Italian ingredients. You won't want to miss our fresh pasta, including our famous Cacio e Pepe served tableside in a 60lb wheel of Pecorino Romano DOP cheese! With a monthly changing chef’s tasting menu, there is always something new to enjoy!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 849-6966
Website
http://www.pelinospasta.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Vinny Pelino
Private party facilities
Each month we host a variety of events celebrating Italian food and culture. Join us for an intimate affair as we teach pasta classes, hold wine dinners, and celebrate the holidays with specially curated experiences.

Location
245 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Neighborhood
Columbus
Cross street
Neil and King Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

January 25th Pasta Class
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 25, 2025 only
**Please note that this dinner will be held at our private event venue, located at 680 N Pearl St. in the Short North** Experience an interactive evening of pasta making and exquisite cuisine led by our trained pasta chefs! Delve into the art of crafting your own pasta from scratch while savoring delectable selections from our menu. We're excited to provide two levels of pasta instruction tailored to your needs: one for beginners and another for those with previous class attendance or pasta-making experience. These classes are taught alongside one another so please make a note in your reservation so we may plan accordingly.
January 30th Pasta Class
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 30, 2025 only
**Please note that this dinner will be held at our new private event venue, located at 680 N Pearl St. in the Short North** Experience an interactive evening of pasta making and exquisite cuisine lead by our trained Pasta Chef. Delve into the art of crafting your own pasta from scratch while savoring delectable selections from our menu. We're excited to provide two levels of pasta instruction tailored to your needs: one for beginners and another for those with previous class attendance or pasta-making experience. These classes are taught alongside one another so please make a note in your reservation so we may plan accordingly.
February 6th Pasta Class
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 6, 2025 only
**Please note that this dinner will be held at our private event venue, located at 680 N Pearl St. in the Short North** Experience an interactive evening of pasta making and exquisite cuisine led by our trained pasta chefs! Delve into the art of crafting your own pasta from scratch while savoring delectable selections from our menu. We're excited to provide two levels of pasta instruction tailored to your needs: one for beginners and another for those with previous class attendance or pasta-making experience. These classes are taught alongside one another so please make a note in your reservation so we may plan accordingly.

What 1,041 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
Great for fine wines
Columbus
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pelino's Pasta in Columbus is a standout Italian dining experience with a "phenomenal dinner experience" and "amazing food and wine." Guests love the "cozy and welcoming" atmosphere and the "delicious and unique" rotating menu, expertly paired with wine. The "knowledgeable and attentive" service enhances this delightful culinary journey.

1,041 Reviews

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Kathy
VIP
Columbus
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The server was excellent, knew the menu inside and out. However there are some space issues. The cart with the giant cheese was rammed into my friend’s chair three separate times. The food was very good for what it was but there are virtually no vegetables. If you love pasta and rich sauces (not tomato) and don’t want a cocktail or beer just Italian wine, and don’t want a vegetable, the place is perfect.
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Kenzi
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love Pelino’s Pasta!!! This was my 3rd time coming for dinner. Each time I’ve done the 4-course meal and am never disappointed. The service is amazing - they do a great job walking you through the menu and suggesting wine. The menu changes every month so you can go often and not eat the same thing each time!
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Jim
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
After previous wonderful meals there, this time disappointed. Of the seven items we had, four were not up to the standards we had experienced in the past. Neither was the service. A favorite cacio e pepe was dry, but they immediately replaced it. The polenta with lobster was good but small with a $5 charge. The ricotta gnocchi was heavy on the garlic. The paccheri pasta dish had a tablespoon of actual meat in it. When ordering, the server offered to substitute another dish for the dessert but neglected to mention there would be a $5 charge. The serving sizes except the desert were even smaller than in the past. The wine list offered only 4 wines under $80.
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William
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greatly enjoyed the fresh pasta dishes. All our dishes were delicious and delectable. Everything is made fresh in-house!
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Brian
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an awesome time at the pasta class, learned a ton, food was great, and making the pasta was a cool experience.
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Karina
Columbus
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience. Most of the food was great, but there were a couple of misses in the pear antipasti and the mafaldine. The duck was not very soft for that one. The rest of the dishes were excellent, particularly the Cacio e Pepe and the gnocchi. The tiramisu was absolutely heavenly and to die for. I’d go back just for that.
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Carissa
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The NYE 5-course dinner was an incredible experience! The food was out of this world, especially the risotto and raviolo. Each wine pairing was wonderful, too! The staff was extremely knowledgeable about the dinner, and the service was incredible.
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Chris
VIP
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pelino’s is one of our favorite restaurants in Columbus. The menu changes monthly so there’s always something new to try. Food tastes like authentic Italian food and the owners are such lovely people. Recommend to all our friends
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Madison
Columbus
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A phenomenal dinner experience! The absolute best Italian
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Michael
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointing time - went for my 68th birthday - looked forward to it for a month - when ordering I wanted to do the 7 course wine included and my wife asked for the 4 course menu - we have been twice before and ordered the same way no problem but on this night we were told you can’t do that everyone at the table has to do the 7 course or no one can - our server tried twice asking the manager if we could do that (the second asking was after we told him we were leaving if we couldn’t order as we wanted to-) both times we were denied . Nowhere on their menu or online is it stated that the whole table must get the same fixed menu. Loved it the first two times but if this policy continues I will not be back nor recommend them in the future.
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Pelino’s Pasta is rated 4.6 stars by 1041 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

245 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Additional information

Cross street
Neil and King Ave
Neighborhood
Columbus
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vinny Pelino
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pelinospasta.com/
Phone number
(614) 849-6966
Private party facilities
Each month we host a variety of events celebrating Italian food and culture. Join us for an intimate affair as we teach pasta classes, hold wine dinners, and celebrate the holidays with specially curated experiences.

Pelino’s Pasta

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

January 25th Pasta Class

January 30th Pasta Class

February 6th Pasta Class

Menu

What 1,041 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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