Marcella's Ristorante
Pizza · Tapas Small Plates · Columbus, OH
About
In the Short North just off Poplar, Marcella's Ristorante is a Cameron Mitchell tapas spot that opened in 2007. The concept is all about sharing: thin crust pizzas, cheese and meat trays, and small plates meant for passing around the table. The Other Paper named it Best New Restaurant of 2008. It's lively and busy, especially on weekend nights.
Prices run about $$, with a full bar to match. If you can't get a weekend reservation, try a weeknight — it's easier to snag a table. Finish with the tiramisu and you'll understand why people keep coming back.
Features
- ✓Tiramisu that regulars rave about
- ✓Weeknights easier for walk-ins
- ✓Two locations: Short North and Polaris
Cuisine
What people say
Rated from 1,148 reviews. 13 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“loud and pricey”
Very heterosexual and fairly expensive for pizza. Better pasta options exist in the city.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Voted Best New Restaurant of 2008”
Named Best New Restaurant of 2008 by a local paper, this Cameron Mitchell spot has two locations — one in the Short North area and another near the Polaris neighborhood. The dishes are good but the portions are small, and everything is intended to be shared.
A guest · Over a year ago
“Italian tapas at their best”
Marcella's opened in mid-2007, and getting a table at this popular Cameron Mitchell small-plates spot can be tough on weekend nights. If you can get in, try the cheese and meat boards, share a thin-crust pizza, or split the roasted peppers with beef carpaccio. The idea is to share, so bring friends. And save room for the house-made layered dessert — it's incredible.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there vegetarian or vegan food on the menu? +
The menu includes cheese and meat trays, roasted peppers, and pizza — vegetarian options are likely available, but we don't have confirmed vegan options.
What type of cuisine does Marcella's serve? +
Marcella's serves Italian tapas and small plates, including thin crust pizzas and shareable platters.
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