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Good friends, good food, love of family, and a place where it all comes together. That’s Marcella’s, a bustling Italian restaurant where you can forget your worries, live in the moment, and appreciate the quality of everything life has to offer. The food is real Italian – simple and uncomplicated. The atmosphere is welcoming and the hospitality genuine. And here, you’ll find great wines and handcrafted cocktails that will perfectly complement both your love of food and your love of life! Come on in and enjoy our italian food today!
Lively, group-friendly kitchen serving pizza, pasta & other Italian standards in relaxed surrounds.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1319 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: (614) 844-6500
Website: https://marcellasrestaurant.com/locations-menus/marcellas-polaris/
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Reviews
Ryan Davis
I’ve eaten here more than a dozen times over the last decade. Marcella’s is not in my consistent rotation, but once or twice a year I get the craving for one of their veal meatballs.
Yesterday was one of those days.
I was in town for a job interview, and decided to grab lunch at Marcella’s. I ordered a braised veal meatball and the penne alla arrabiata.
First off, the meatball, it was fantastic. It should be a requirement for everyone to try their veal meatball the first time visiting Marcella’s. It’s expensive, but it’s large enough to be a meal by itself.
Their meatball is incredibly tender. To use an overused phrase, it melts in your mouth. It’s loaded with seasoning and topped with a healthy amount of cheese. The marinara that covers it is absolutely delicious.
Get the meatball. I repeat, get the meatball.
The penne alla arrabiata was delicious. I have ordered it a few times. I like it because it has a bit of heat to it. It’s not overbearing, but it definitely warms your mouth.
I’ve never had a bad experience at Marcella’s, and I’ll be back for sure. And without a doubt, as always, I’ll order another meatball.
… moreYesterday was one of those days.
I was in town for a job interview, and decided to grab lunch at Marcella’s. I ordered a braised veal meatball and the penne alla arrabiata.
First off, the meatball, it was fantastic. It should be a requirement for everyone to try their veal meatball the first time visiting Marcella’s. It’s expensive, but it’s large enough to be a meal by itself.
Their meatball is incredibly tender. To use an overused phrase, it melts in your mouth. It’s loaded with seasoning and topped with a healthy amount of cheese. The marinara that covers it is absolutely delicious.
Get the meatball. I repeat, get the meatball.
The penne alla arrabiata was delicious. I have ordered it a few times. I like it because it has a bit of heat to it. It’s not overbearing, but it definitely warms your mouth.
I’ve never had a bad experience at Marcella’s, and I’ll be back for sure. And without a doubt, as always, I’ll order another meatball.
Kylee Souders
Fettuccini and meatball is amazing! Also got the arancini appetizer, chicken parm and an espresso martini. Everything was delicious! Our server was super helpful in informing us of any allergens as my husband is allergic to almonds.
… moreKeithia Toles
A friend and I visited Marcella’s at Polaris on a Saturday around 8pm. We made a reservation ahead of time. This was the first time both of us had dined at the restaurant.The food, service and ambiance were good and the meal was reasonably priced. I got a Caesar salad, Tuscan lemonata cocktail, roasted garlic and cheese bruschetta, lasagna, and chocolate almond cake. I would return.
… moreKelly Wurts
We absolutely love Marcella’s. It is our family’s go to for special occasions. The food is always excellent, the host staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, and the service is wonderful. Huge shout out to our server Alec for being so attentive and kind and for making our birthday celebration with two young kids so smooth and special. We will be back and requesting Alec again soon. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
… moreDavid Stroodle
My partner and i have been steady regulars of Marcella’s for 3 years now. It was our go-to anniversary and birthday spot since we found the high street location. We loved this Polaris location since the ambiance was a bit quieter and more intimate than high street, and parking lots are a plus. Prior to this recent visit, they’ve been stellar! Amazing service, and the food has always been expensive but completely worth it. My partner has gotten the lamb gnocci every time, and it’s always been melt in your mouth delicious, and I have always tried something new and never been disappointed. Until now, at least.
Our most recent meal was a SHOCKING 180° turn around from the stellar italian food and service that we’ve come to appreciate and expect.
The bread was chewy and not very fresh feeling once it had cooled to room temp. The lamb gnocci was tough and dry. The chicken in my tortellini was slimy, grey, and tasted like it was frozen and thawed then sat in a warmer for a while. The food also came out suspiciously fast. We opted to not get dessert this time but i still got my affogato and he got a hot chocolate. The affogato was first delivered as just a scoop of ice cream in a cup with nothing else, and when we were delivered an actual affogato, instead of the warm, rich espresso with the gelato spooned onto the sides of a mug (which i had gotten previously), i got what tasted like watery, cold espresso (or even a cold brew honestly) with a scoop of slightly freezer burnt ice cream plopped in. In addition, after getting gome, we were both VERY sick, but me more than my partner
We weren’t looking for a meal comp but the manager kind of foisted it upon us (and it was either a comp or sending us home with more food, even though we had just finished explaining how disappointing the food was). We were only looking to give feedback about how shocked we were at the sudden and sharp quality decline. Its not like we WANT to be disappointed by our favorite, regular, and sentimental restaurant. Honestly the manager sounded very insincere and like she just wanted to “make us happy” and leave, and she was defensive about all of our very valid concerns and feedback and i am not at all confident that our concerns were taken to heart
Im not sure what caused this sudden and sharp decline, however, my guess is different management. I sadly cannot recommend marcella’s anymore, especially not for the price of $13 for an appetizer and $21 minimum for an entree. And ESPECIALLY not after getting me sick
This is really sad to see, i hope management reads this and turns around whatever changes happened this past year or so to cause such a steep decline in quality and service
… moreOur most recent meal was a SHOCKING 180° turn around from the stellar italian food and service that we’ve come to appreciate and expect.
The bread was chewy and not very fresh feeling once it had cooled to room temp. The lamb gnocci was tough and dry. The chicken in my tortellini was slimy, grey, and tasted like it was frozen and thawed then sat in a warmer for a while. The food also came out suspiciously fast. We opted to not get dessert this time but i still got my affogato and he got a hot chocolate. The affogato was first delivered as just a scoop of ice cream in a cup with nothing else, and when we were delivered an actual affogato, instead of the warm, rich espresso with the gelato spooned onto the sides of a mug (which i had gotten previously), i got what tasted like watery, cold espresso (or even a cold brew honestly) with a scoop of slightly freezer burnt ice cream plopped in. In addition, after getting gome, we were both VERY sick, but me more than my partner
We weren’t looking for a meal comp but the manager kind of foisted it upon us (and it was either a comp or sending us home with more food, even though we had just finished explaining how disappointing the food was). We were only looking to give feedback about how shocked we were at the sudden and sharp quality decline. Its not like we WANT to be disappointed by our favorite, regular, and sentimental restaurant. Honestly the manager sounded very insincere and like she just wanted to “make us happy” and leave, and she was defensive about all of our very valid concerns and feedback and i am not at all confident that our concerns were taken to heart
Im not sure what caused this sudden and sharp decline, however, my guess is different management. I sadly cannot recommend marcella’s anymore, especially not for the price of $13 for an appetizer and $21 minimum for an entree. And ESPECIALLY not after getting me sick
This is really sad to see, i hope management reads this and turns around whatever changes happened this past year or so to cause such a steep decline in quality and service
John Scott
It was just a routine Friday night dinner for us but everything about this restaurant made it special. We booked a week in advance on Open Table and had no wait or delay. We started with arancini appetizer, nice and crunchy and oh so cheesy. Then house salads, the dressing delivered just the right acid for the richness to follow. We both fell in love with the parmesan risotto with sausage peppers and onions, I enjoyed the goat cheese on it – it delivered just the right creaminess for the dish. And neither of us had room for dessert though the descriptions were tempting… but we both left with enough boxed up for another meal.
… moreSara Luna
Really enjoyed our waiter & our food. They had pop radio playing which kind of ruined the atmosphere. Probably should have had some nice Italian background music playing, not trashy radio pop… but otherwise we really enjoyed our appetizers. We didn’t get any entrees but enjoyed the bruschetta and the burrata. Our waiter recommended a side of pesto and balsamic glaze to go with the burrata which was definitely the move!! So good.
We were disappointed in the lack of fresh tomatoes on the bruschetta and even with the burrata. It showed a slight bit of laziness on behalf of the kitchen, Italian food usually prides itself on fresh tomatoes and basil especially regarding these two dishes. It was still enjoyable but we would have preferred fresh tomatoes.
… moreWe were disappointed in the lack of fresh tomatoes on the bruschetta and even with the burrata. It showed a slight bit of laziness on behalf of the kitchen, Italian food usually prides itself on fresh tomatoes and basil especially regarding these two dishes. It was still enjoyable but we would have preferred fresh tomatoes.
Greg Henderson
A great spot to have a nice meal – I’ve been eating here for years.
I’ve ate solo at the bar, brought dates here and celebrated my kids birthdays here.
Solid menu, great wine selection, I’ve always thought the staff were well trained.
It can get loud on a Friday/Saturday night but nothing that would stop me from booking a table.
… moreI’ve ate solo at the bar, brought dates here and celebrated my kids birthdays here.
Solid menu, great wine selection, I’ve always thought the staff were well trained.
It can get loud on a Friday/Saturday night but nothing that would stop me from booking a table.
Kathleen Conner
We all absolutely LOVED our meal and our service. I had Create your own pasta with gluten free pasta and several veggies of my choice topped with shrimp. They offer gluten free bread which is delicious and a wonderful addition I never receive at other restaurants. I also enjoyed a chopped salad before my meal and it was very tasty. My husband and father-in-law had the chicken parm. We all had enormous portions and brought home enough for a leftover lunch. The only negative is that it is not a quiet restaurant. If you’re looking for a quiet atmosphere this is not your place. However, it is lively, friendly and welcoming. They also allow reservations. I highly recommend making reservations. We were seated without a wait because we had them. When we have visited without reservations we had to sit in the bar, which is much louder and not as comfortable.
… moredaniel dixon
Went here for dinner. The service was good as drinks where refilled quickly. Waitress was attentive but not intrusive.
As for food it was good for most people at the table. My food had watery sauce at the bottom. The desert was nice looking but nothing special. Bruschettta was closer to a chessey garlic bread. Not a traditional version. It did taste good but not what was expected.
… moreAs for food it was good for most people at the table. My food had watery sauce at the bottom. The desert was nice looking but nothing special. Bruschettta was closer to a chessey garlic bread. Not a traditional version. It did taste good but not what was expected.