Novella Osteria

4.8

1048 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Novella Osteria is a neighborhood Italian restaurant that focuses on true authentic Italian cuisine. We take pride in our hand-crafted fresh pasta that is complimented by a unique and inviting beverage menu that is based on our philosophy of less is more. We invite you to come and experience Novella Osteria where good food and sincere hospitality is done daily.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 389-6698
Website
http://www.novellaosteria.org/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matthew Phelan

Location
170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861
Neighborhood
Powell
Parking details
Parking Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pasta Tasting
Multiple dates available
Come join us every Tuesday for a pasta tasting - it's back! Enjoy 3 pasta courses + dessert for $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included). The menu changes monthly - check Instagram for the current menu. Fine print: Dietary restrictions cannot always be accommodated, and we require that everyone in your party participates in the tasting.

Popular dishes

Novella Meatballs$18.00
Veal & Ricotta, Pomodoro, Basil
Shrimp & Rice Nerello$17.00
Chorizo, Marcona Almonds, Romesco
Mushroom Toast (V)$16.00
Whipped Ricotta, Aged Balsamic
Chef’s Salumi Board$17.00
Salumi, Black Radish Creamery Cheese, Olives, Fried Polenta, House Pickles
Pork Belly (GF)$17.00
Brussels Sprouts, Winter Citrus Salad, Calabrian Chili Oil

Insalata

Winter Citrus (GF,V)$17.00
Burrata, Pomegranate, Pistachio Pesto
Novella Insalata (GF,V)$10.00
Mixed Greens, Beets, Fennel, Black Radish Catlett, Spiced Pecans, Orange Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$10.00
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Focaccia Croutons

Primi

Rigatoni$31.00
Short Rib Ragu
Fettuccini Verde$29.00
Lamb Bolognese, Pecorino
Linguine Cacio e Pepe (V)$23.00
Black Pepper, Pecorino
Sweet Potato Gnocchi (V)$27.00
Sweet Potato, Mushroom, Black Truffle Butter
Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00
Housemade Guanciale, Egg, Black Pepper, Scallions
Treccioni alla Vodka$29.00
Calabrian Pork Sausage, Burrata, Tito’s Vodka Sauce
Cavatelli al Pomodoro (V)$21.00
Basil, Mozzarella
“Lamb Osso Bucco” Ravioli$28.00
Saffron Butter, Herb Gremolata, Barolo Sugo
Chitarra Arrabbiata$33.00
Calamari, Shrimp, Calabrian Chili, Lemon Breadcrumbs

Secondi

Pork Shank (GF)$33.00
Mushroom Polenta, Citrus Gremolata
Market Fish* (GF)$60.00
Cauliflower, Winter Vegetables, Golden Raisin Vinaigrette
Chicken Piccata for Two (GF)$60.00
Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini

Contorni

Fried Brussels Sprouts (GF,V)$7.00
Pomegranate, Aceto Balsamic
Polenta (GF,V)$7.00
Mushrooms, Parm Cream
Additional Bread$1.00

Weekly Specials

Tuesday Pasta Tasting
Wednesday Lasagna Novella$27.00
Thursday Lobster fra Diavolo$34.00
Friday Chicken Milanese$28.00
Saturday Eggplant Parmesan (V)$24.00

Sparkling

Prosecco Terra Serena$45.00
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$45.00
Lambrusco Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena'$50.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$50.00
Rosato Brut L’arcnetipo 'Susumante' Millesimato$75.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$75.00
Franciacorta Grande Cuuee Bellavista$90.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$90.00

White Wines

Chardonnay 2023 Guise/ape Campagnola$50.00
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$50.00
Pinot Grigio 2023 San Simone Rondover$52.00
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$52.00
Vermentino 2022 Gianni, Gagliardo 'Fallegro'$55.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$55.00
Falanghina 2023 Monte Bernardi 'Il Raduno delle Streghe'$55.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$55.00
Sauuignon Blanc 2023 Abbazia di Novacella$60.00
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Oruieto Classico (White Blend) 2022 Decugnano dei, Barbi$50.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$50.00
Pinot Bianco 2022 Visintini$55.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$55.00
Greco di Tufo 2020 Gaudi$60.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$60.00
Gewurztraminer 2021 Muri-Gries$65.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$65.00
Zibbibo (Orange) 2021 C05 'Zibbibo in Pithos'$75.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$75.00
Garganega 2020 Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico Superiore$86.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$86.00
Riesling 2021 G.D. Vajra$90.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$90.00
Pinot Grigio (Orange) 2021 Radikon 'Sivi'$90.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$90.00

Red Wines

Chiarei‘i‘o di Bardolino (Rose) 2023 Roccolo del Logo$48.00
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$48.00
Sangiouese 2022 Vecchia Cantina$48.00
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$48.00
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021 Atilia$55.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$55.00
Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 Guiseppe Campagnola$55.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$55.00
Schiaua 2023 Rottensteiner$58.00
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$58.00
Nero d’Auola 2022 Petraio$48.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$48.00
Cannonau 2021 Argiolas 'Costera'$55.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$55.00
Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 Fratelli Alessandria$65.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$65.00
Barbara 2020 Palladino$65.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$65.00
Chianti Classico 2019 Rodano$75.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$75.00
Vin Noble di Montepulciano 2018 Cantina del Redi$78.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$78.00
Valpolicella Classico 2023 Rubinelli Vajol$78.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$78.00
Pelauerga Picccolo 2023 Fratelli Alessandria 'Speziale'$80.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$80.00
Super Tuscan 2022 Lucente, Tenuta Luce$80.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$80.00
Red Blend 2022 Alessandro Viola 'Note di Rosso'$85.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$85.00
Nerello Mascalese 2016 Al-Cantara 'Un Bellissimo Novembre'$90.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$90.00
Barbaresco 2019 Produttori del Barbaresco$105.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$105.00
Merlot/Pignolo 2021 Radikon 'RS'$110.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$110.00
Barolo 2020 (5.0 Vajra 'Alba'$130.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$130.00
Taurasi (Aglianico) 2016 Contine Lonardo$145.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$145.00
Sagrantino 2017 Paolo Bea 'Rosso (:18 V50'$180.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$180.00
Super Tuscan 2022 Gaja, Ca’Marcanda Toscano Promis$190.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$190.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Costello Romitorio$200.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$200.00
Barolo 2012 A666 Fantino, Riserva Bussia 'Cascina Dardi'$230.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$230.00
Amarone della Valpolicella 2015 Stefano Accordini Il Fornetto, Reserva$290.00
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$290.00

What 1,048 people are saying

Novella Osteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
Italian
Columbus
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Novella Osteria offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious homemade pasta," "friendly and attentive service," and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," including the chicken piccata and short rib rigatoni. Despite occasional noise, it's a "local gem" that consistently impresses with its "amazing" culinary creations.

1,048 Reviews

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Eric
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Easily one kid the best meals I've had in Columbus. Not a large crowd as we dined on a Wednesday, but that made no difference in quality. Our party of 8 was taken care of phenomenally, and our waiter even gave me 2 free desserts on the house for my birthday. Incredible bread, pasta, mains, and desserts. Cocktails were fantastic as well. The quality of daily house-made pasta is evident. This restaurant deserves much more attention than I think it receives!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Columbus2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was fresh and delicious. The service was a bit awkward because we had to place our first and second course order before the first course would be delivered. The kitchen also closed before 8:30 and we couldn’t get any food Togo for our families at home.
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Gary VIP
Columbus73 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always - and Lauren’s usual excellent service. Shrimp oreganato and mushroom toast were delicious. Took neighbors there for the first time and they were extremely impressed. Said they will definitely be back!
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Jim
Columbus3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great bartender. Waitress was subpar, food solid and got stuck in a table in the back that was pathetic
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Jozefa VIP
Columbus32 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always seasonally inspired and delicious. The Winter Citrus salad had the genius addition of a pistachio pesto.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Tuesday Pasta Tasting menu and it was delicious. The menu consisted of 3 different pasta dishes plus desert. Each dish was unique and beautifully presented. The ravioli was particularly good! The wine and cocktails were delicious as well. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable, as always. This is one of our favorite restaurants and the total experience never disappoints.
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John
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Menu items were very good with lots of interesting options
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William
Columbus4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall, this was excellent. Food was superb, and the ambience nice. My only preference would be alightly reduced noise level, but I can see that might not be other people's priority. We will certainly visit again.
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AnitaM VIP
Columbus6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant… food delicious and staff was amazing
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Tony
Columbus38 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first experience with this restaurant . Professional bartenders and servers who are well educated on the menu. The rigatoni with short rib ragu was fantastic! Plenty of selections of food with daily specials. Looking forward to our next visit.
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FAQs

Novella Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 389-6698.

Novella Osteria is rated 4.8 stars by 1048 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

170 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065-9861

Additional information

Neighborhood
Powell
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matthew Phelan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.novellaosteria.org/
Phone number
(614) 389-6698

Novella Osteria

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Pasta Tasting

Linguine Cacio e Pepe

Rigatoni

Orecchiette

Antipasti

Novella Meatballs$18.00

Shrimp & Rice Nerello$17.00

Mushroom Toast (V)$16.00

Chef’s Salumi Board$17.00

Pork Belly (GF)$17.00

Insalata

Winter Citrus (GF,V)$17.00

Novella Insalata (GF,V)$10.00

Classic Caesar$10.00

Primi

Rigatoni$31.00

Fettuccini Verde$29.00

Linguine Cacio e Pepe (V)$23.00

Sweet Potato Gnocchi (V)$27.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

Treccioni alla Vodka$29.00

Cavatelli al Pomodoro (V)$21.00

“Lamb Osso Bucco” Ravioli$28.00

Chitarra Arrabbiata$33.00

Secondi

Pork Shank (GF)$33.00

Market Fish* (GF)$60.00

Chicken Piccata for Two (GF)$60.00

Contorni

Fried Brussels Sprouts (GF,V)$7.00

Polenta (GF,V)$7.00

Additional Bread$1.00

Weekly Specials

Tuesday Pasta Tasting

Wednesday Lasagna Novella$27.00

Thursday Lobster fra Diavolo$34.00

Friday Chicken Milanese$28.00

Saturday Eggplant Parmesan (V)$24.00

Sparkling

Prosecco Terra Serena$45.00

Lambrusco Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena'$50.00

Rosato Brut L’arcnetipo 'Susumante' Millesimato$75.00

Franciacorta Grande Cuuee Bellavista$90.00

White Wines

Chardonnay 2023 Guise/ape Campagnola$50.00

Pinot Grigio 2023 San Simone Rondover$52.00

Vermentino 2022 Gianni, Gagliardo 'Fallegro'$55.00

Falanghina 2023 Monte Bernardi 'Il Raduno delle Streghe'$55.00

Sauuignon Blanc 2023 Abbazia di Novacella$60.00

Oruieto Classico (White Blend) 2022 Decugnano dei, Barbi$50.00

Pinot Bianco 2022 Visintini$55.00

Greco di Tufo 2020 Gaudi$60.00

Gewurztraminer 2021 Muri-Gries$65.00

Zibbibo (Orange) 2021 C05 'Zibbibo in Pithos'$75.00

Garganega 2020 Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico Superiore$86.00

Riesling 2021 G.D. Vajra$90.00

Pinot Grigio (Orange) 2021 Radikon 'Sivi'$90.00

Red Wines

Chiarei‘i‘o di Bardolino (Rose) 2023 Roccolo del Logo$48.00

Sangiouese 2022 Vecchia Cantina$48.00

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021 Atilia$55.00

Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 Guiseppe Campagnola$55.00

Schiaua 2023 Rottensteiner$58.00

Nero d’Auola 2022 Petraio$48.00

Cannonau 2021 Argiolas 'Costera'$55.00

Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 Fratelli Alessandria$65.00

Barbara 2020 Palladino$65.00

Chianti Classico 2019 Rodano$75.00

Vin Noble di Montepulciano 2018 Cantina del Redi$78.00

Valpolicella Classico 2023 Rubinelli Vajol$78.00

Pelauerga Picccolo 2023 Fratelli Alessandria 'Speziale'$80.00

Super Tuscan 2022 Lucente, Tenuta Luce$80.00

Red Blend 2022 Alessandro Viola 'Note di Rosso'$85.00

Nerello Mascalese 2016 Al-Cantara 'Un Bellissimo Novembre'$90.00

Barbaresco 2019 Produttori del Barbaresco$105.00

Merlot/Pignolo 2021 Radikon 'RS'$110.00