Nicola Restaurant and Bar

4740 Reed Rd. Columbus, OH 43220, 43220-3120, United States

🛍 Meat, Italian, Chicken, Cocktail

4.3 💬 9885 Reviews
Nicola Restaurant and Bar

Phone: +16144597000

Address: 4740 Reed Rd. Columbus, OH 43220, 43220-3120, United States

City: Columbus

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 9885

Website: http://www.nicolacolumbus.com

"This was my first visit to Nicola. I think there are quite a few excellent classic Italian restaurants in Columbus. I felt I was getting nickel and dimed. I feel paying for bread is a little much in an Italian restaurant in Columbus. The food was good, but the menu is a little limited. Our service was good and because we needed five checks an additional charge was supposed to be added to our bill. Our waiter said he didn't do that which I felt was very nice. I guess you might say everything was good, but certainly not at the level I read about in the reviews."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Vino Bianco

Dessert

Pasta

Carne & Pesce

Feature Cocktails

Salads

Main Courses

Secondi

Soups

Seafood

Hearty Fare

Insalate

Dolce

Pasta, Etc

Aperitivo

Entrées

Rosetta Classics

Craft Cocktails & Aperitifs

Il Vitello

Antipasti Caldi ~ Hot Appetizers

Pisellino A Caccia

Wine By The Glass​​ - Red

Joaquim Joaquim

Good food, very nice atmosphere, and I will definitely go back

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Reviews

Bob
Bob

Excellent food and service! Best Italian restaurant in the city.


Roy
Roy

Great food. Great service from Gina. Great patio. Favorite restaurant in town.


Mark
Mark

Julian is always a great server. Attention to detail and knows the menu inside and out View menu


Opentable
Opentable

Amazing food. We are from out of town and just happened to find Nicola’s all of the food was completely on point!!!!


Susan
Susan

The sea bass with squash ravioli pasta was spectacular. Service was attentive but not cloying. The calamari appetizer had excellent flavor and the presentation was well done.


Jameson
Jameson

Service was goodChianti was fineCalamari was a bit greasy but decent flavorGorgonzola salad was disappointing may have been better with candied walnutsThe pappardelle with boar ragu was truly phenomenal View menu


Frank
Frank

Nicola is a very classy restaurant, but falls short of its menu items. The lack of fish, other than a whole Bronzino, is serious shortcoming. The noise level is much too loud. This could be corrected with a little ingenuity.


Irma
Irma

Nicola is consistently outstanding. The food is authentic and wonderful, and the service is outstanding. Customers are treated like family. This is the best Italian in Columbus. I recommend the tagliatelle with mushrooms or any of the chef’s pastas with his bolognese sauce...but really everything on the menu is excellent


Richard
Richard

This was my first visit to Nicola. I think there are quite a few excellent classic Italian restaurants in Columbus. I felt I was getting nickel and dimed. I feel paying for bread is a little much in an Italian restaurant in Columbus. The food was good, but the menu is a little limited. Our service was good and because we needed five checks an additional charge was supposed to be added to our bill. Our waiter said he didn't do that which I felt was very nice. I guess you might say everything was good, but certainly not at the level I read about in the reviews. View menu

Columbus

Columbus

Columbus, known for its diverse culinary scene, features local favorites like Skyline Chili, Buckeye candies, and a wide range of international cuisines reflecting its vibrant community.

Categories

  • Meat Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
  • Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito! View menu
  • Chicken Succulent and savory, our chicken dishes are crafted with tender meat, flavorful seasonings, and diverse culinary inspirations. Enjoy a delectable variety that's sure to satisfy every palate.
  • Cocktail Delight in our curated selection of cocktails, each crafted to perfection. From timeless classics to innovative new creations, enjoy a symphony of flavors in every sip.

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