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Martini Modern Italian, Columbus, OH

Martini Modern Italian

4.7
4.7
4333 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Martini Modern Italian is a vibrant, high energy restaurant featuring timeless Italian techniques, innovative culinary presentations & progressive handcrafted cocktails, all in a sexy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located in the Short North Arts District across from the Convention Center, Martini is just minutes away from the Arena District & is open nightly for dinner.

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2 people

11:30 p.m.


Booked 57 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (614) 224-8259

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    John Paul Iacobucci

  • Private party facilities

    Our completely private dining room is located on the upper level of Martini Modern Italian and may be closed off from the main dining area with double glass doors. This space can accommodate up to 65 guests and is available during morning and afternoon hours, Monday through Friday while the restaurant is closed, and nightly during dinner service.

  • Private party contact

    Teresa Decker: (614) 224-8259

  • Neighbourhood

    Short North - Arena District

  • Cross Street

    Vine

  • Parking Details

    Valet unavailable at this location.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Great for fine wines

  • Columbus

    Italian

  • Columbus

    Great for fine wines

  • Columbus

    Italian

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  1. WilliamR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a busy, downtown area so expect it. Happy hour is wonderful but the service at tables exceed. Attention to detail, on special occasions was great. Servers were knowledgeable and attentive. Valet service was appreciated especially on cold, wet nights. Food was delicious, plentiful, and explained if needed.
  2. JohnM

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never a bad meal or experience! We’ve never been disappointed here, or any other Mitchell restaurant.
  3. MichaelO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their pasta and sauces are outstanding. Their Short Rib and Tenderloin are great as well.
  4. TR2014

    Toledo

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Matt was extremely helpful and provided great information and service!
  5. Kimberw

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every bite was delicious--perfectly presented. Wonderful service. It was crowded, but understandably so since it was really outstanding.
  6. DeniseandNanc

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always! We love Linda! She recommends the best wines.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Loud. Just felt rushed. Food was terrible desert was ok. Wine selection. Yuck
  8. SteveM

    Columbus

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So Nice! We arrived just a little early but were still seated immediately. The hostess was friendly and warm as we walked in. The kids had the chicken parm and they finished every bite. The adults had the Mushroom Ravioli, Porcini, Mizuna, and Black Truffle. the ravioli were delicious as was the savory brown sauce covering them. Thanks again and a shout out to our waitstaff, Leann. She was happy, energetic, and friendly. As much of a compliment to dinner as the wine.
  9. MelissaZ

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bartender outstanding service. Each dish was amazing. Lobster risotto, butternut squash tortellini. So very good. Service great
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The filet dish was outstanding! Will definitely be coming back soon.
  11. TravisH

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great place the food is amazing! Our server Amanda was fantastic!!!
  12. MarykayB

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lamb pasta dish and Lasagna we got were great. Good wine selection. Linda was an outstanding server. Overall a great experience.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place never disappoints! The food is beyond amazing, love the ambiance as well. Service is always great. I love this place!
  14. Yankee28

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place to eat and go to have fun!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We routinely visit this restaurant and always enjoy our experience. The noise level seemed to be louder than normal. Without fail, the food, cocktails, and service were outstanding. We will continue visiting this restaurant.
  16. GoldenEaglesFan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were in town for the NCAA basketball tournament and made reservations. All we wanted was Italian but did no other research. Turns out this place was much fancier than we expected but wow was this place amazing! Food was delicious; Portions were huge; and service was fantastic! I would definitely recommend eating here!
  17. Terroir

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    The salmon entree was ridiculously overpriced and disappointing besides; all the other entrees were excellent--not a great value, but excellent food. Server tried to give the wrong entree to two people in a row and was a little . . . uptight, let us say. The desserts were the best part of the dining experience.
  18. RogerG

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We stopped in Martini Modern in between games at the NCAA tournament. It was busy but not packed and they sat us right away. The service was very good, the wine selection was decent, and our fresh mozzarella appetizer was delicious. My wife and I both ordered the Shrimp pasta and could only stand to finish a portion of it. We discussed at length what what it was we didn't like about it but could not put our finger on what the flavor was in the sauce that we found so unappealing. We probably should have sent it back but because we had limited time in between games we just paid the bill and left.
  19. JimW

    Toledo

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been a few years since we last ate here, but the quality of the service and the food remains high! Thank you for another pleasant experience! We won’t hesitate to stop again when near the Convention Center!
  20. atg136

    Los Angeles

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food good service definitely would recommend
  21. pete

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely incredible! Fantastic ! Awesome !!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was great, service was great but took a little long. Was so loud, that was the only down side.
  23. LisaH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was great and the ambience created a fun evening.
  24. EricV

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Food was average at best - Entrees came out as we were eating the last bites of our apps. Terrible spacing of food.
  25. Suzanne

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful - as usual!
  26. Brandon

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    For a long time I’ve come to Martini (>10 years) but last night ended that. We were seated 30 mins late, received no incentive for that, the restaurant was understaffed and the servers came once to take orders and once for the bill. My friends meals were mixed up and the filet was really low quality, it honestly could have been any other cut of steak. Worst of all, we couldn’t hear each other and it was freezing. I won’t be going back to Martini, appears sadly changed for the worse.
  27. DennisK

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very enjoyable evening celebrating a birthday. The service was very good and the server was very nice. It was a really good dinner.
  28. gail10

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great dinner and service. Always a good meal and worth the money.
  29. richardc

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Awful. Seated in stuffy back room and told happy hour not available except at bar area. Served bread that could pass for Wonder hot dog buns. Three appetizers, none decent. We bailed at that point and still paid over $50 per couple. Walked to a better option - that was the best decision of the decade.
  30. Amanda

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    We were very unimpressed. The steak we order medium was rare in the middle. In another dish the pasta was over cooked. For the money we spent I expected the food to be served correctly. We will not be back.
  31. NatSpartanburg

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I greatly enjoyed my entire experience at Martini. We started with the arancini (recommended by our waitress) and it was spot-on for an appetizer. The house made pesto that came out with the bread was delicious. I had a half portion of the martini salad and it was a perfect amount as well as had great flavor. I ordered the lamb pappardelle (also recommended by our waitress) and loved it, I cleaned my plate. For drinks, I started with the empress old fashioned and as I typically don’t love “takes” on old fashioneds, this one really nailed it. Everyone at my table had only great things to say about the meal and I would absolutely return!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Service was a little slow but the restaurant was busy so we didn’t mind. It took the 5 of us about 3 hours from entering to exiting to finish. Food and ambiance were amazing as usual. Will be back for sure
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Could not stop eating the lobster risotto. Delicious. The Marsala was tasty as well. Old fashions were strong, but good. Overall, a very pleasant experience.
  34. JazmineK

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food, customer service is a hit or miss, but wonderful atmosphere
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Both Chicken Dishes were not good, one of the chicken dishes was all gristle. We asked for bread a few times and never got it
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Martini is one of my local favs. I feel like the experience is just as good as the food. The servers are the most professional in town. And the atmosphere is just everyone at their tables talking and enjoying themselves. I don’t even think they have music playing yet is noisier (in a good way and I love it)
  37. AdrienneS

    Columbus

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Overall our total experience left something to be desired. Our server was so impersonal, never gave us any suggestions, or offered really anything, just a basic “what do you want to drink?”. She was very inattentive and seemed like she didn’t care at all about us. Food was mediocre at best, truly could have gotten the same thing at Olive Garden for half the price. Nothing said Authentic Italian. We were there celebrating a special occasion and we left disappointed. Truly would not recommend this place and we probably will never give it a second chance.
  38. NicholasC

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love our experience at Martini. It’s one of my favorite places in town. Mary Beth was very attentive! She’s a huge asset to your business.
  39. JamieF

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    The service was pretty good but the table behind us was incredibly loud. We literally could not hear each other just across the table. The food was so good but honestly I’m not sure I’ll go back. It’s the kind of place I’d like to go to share a meal with someone and enjoy their company, that was impossible last night. Maybe we can try it on a weeknight sometime.
  40. Tyler

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Everything was excellent. The appetizers, the entrées, and the cocktails were all top notch. I can't wait to eat here again.

FAQs

Martini Modern Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 224-8259.

Martini Modern Italian is rated 4.7 stars by 4333 OpenTable diners.

Martini Modern Italian 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

11:30 p.m.


Booked 57 times today
Google Map for Martini Modern Italian

445 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Vine

  • Neighbourhood

    Short North - Arena District

  • Hours of Operation

    Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Valet unavailable at this location.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    John Paul Iacobucci

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (614) 224-8259

  • Private party facilities

    Our completely private dining room is located on the upper level of Martini Modern Italian and may be closed off from the main dining area with double glass doors. This space can accommodate up to 65 guests and is available during morning and afternoon hours, Monday through Friday while the restaurant is closed, and nightly during dinner service.

  • Private party contact

    Teresa Decker: (614) 224-8259

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