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Classic, Wood-Fired Italian cuisine in the heart of the Short North. We are attached to a parking garage, so parking will never be an issue. We have 3 unique spaces in the restaurant. The Bar at Metsi’s is a large, airy space on the street level floor. Tables are reservable or available for walk ins. In the cavernous basement, you will find our main dining room, complete with views of our open, wood-fired kitchen. If you have a large group, we can welcome you to our Parlor, a private dining room unlike any other in Columbus. Join us at the bar every evening for a 4-6p Negroni Happy Hour featuring beverage specials, discounted food and great times.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 36 E Lincoln St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 824-4516
Website: https://www.metsisitalian.com/
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Reservations: tripleseat.comresy.com
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Metsi’s | Wood-Fired Italian in the Short North
Italian restaurant & bar in Columbus, OH, serving classic dishes and open-hearth cooking | 36 E Lincoln St, Columbus, OH 43215 | 614.824.4516 | Wed, Thu, …
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36 E Lincoln St, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (The Short North Arts District) Wed & Thu: 4-9 pm Fri & Sat: 4-10 pm Sun: 4-9 pm Mon & Tue: Closed
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Reviews
Jordan Safin
I would request to sit in basement- very New York and cozy! Amazing service and food! MUST GETS are the bread with whipped feta and the mushroom fried risotto ball along with Tiramisu! My husband and I think it was the best we ever had! Love our entrees as well the Lamb and Lobster Tortelloni! Smooth cocktails and just an amazing date night out! Will be back!!
… moreDavid Boyer
Everything was delicious! We had the focacci, wood fried artichoke, oven roasted peppers, lobster & ricotta tortellini, and the tiramisu. We shared our plates between the two of us. The lobster & ricotta tortellini was probably a little bit on the smaller size for the price but we left comfortable. Will come back again.
… moreV D
What a beautiful restaurant! The space is cozy, warm, and inviting. The bar area is very nice but the dining area was beautiful. We were not expecting to go downstairs to dine, but it was a fun adventure and cool space. There’s garage connected next door and street parking available around the area. There’s plenty of seating for small groups or bar seating available.
We got a few dishes to try and they were made with quality ingredients and presented beautifully.
I really enjoy their fried calamari and roasted peppers. Their grilled Caesar salad was okay, I felt like it was missing a bit of the saltiness from the anchovy of a typical Caesar dressing. The Focaccia was good but the whipped ricotta was the star. Their Cacio E Pepe was not on the menu but our server got it for us and it was my favorite dish of the night. It was fabulous!
The Radiatori Alla Roma was also good, it was spicy and made well.
I was a bit disappointed with the Osso Buco. The lamb was very tender and made well but there wasn’t much flavor on the meat. My favorite part of this dish was the broccolini.
The Agnolotti Ai Mare was also good but also missing something in this dish.
Both the Tiramisu and Budino were absolutely delicious and I would get again.
We also got drinks to try and they were all made very well. The cocktails are strong but also flavorful! I would recommend trying their drinks, they were all good.
Overall, I felt like the meal was decent, the ambiance was great, and our server was fabulous.
I thought our server was fantastic! He really went out of his way to welcome us, answerr questions, and provide additional dishes so we could try. I mentioned it was someone’s birthday and he went out of his way to find a candle for us. Staff alone made the experience great.
I would recommend few of the dishes we tried, a fancy night out, a good meal, and good Italian food. Good place for small groups, a date night, or a meal alone. It is a bit expensive for it all but we knew that walking in, so be prepared!
… moreWe got a few dishes to try and they were made with quality ingredients and presented beautifully.
I really enjoy their fried calamari and roasted peppers. Their grilled Caesar salad was okay, I felt like it was missing a bit of the saltiness from the anchovy of a typical Caesar dressing. The Focaccia was good but the whipped ricotta was the star. Their Cacio E Pepe was not on the menu but our server got it for us and it was my favorite dish of the night. It was fabulous!
The Radiatori Alla Roma was also good, it was spicy and made well.
I was a bit disappointed with the Osso Buco. The lamb was very tender and made well but there wasn’t much flavor on the meat. My favorite part of this dish was the broccolini.
The Agnolotti Ai Mare was also good but also missing something in this dish.
Both the Tiramisu and Budino were absolutely delicious and I would get again.
We also got drinks to try and they were all made very well. The cocktails are strong but also flavorful! I would recommend trying their drinks, they were all good.
Overall, I felt like the meal was decent, the ambiance was great, and our server was fabulous.
I thought our server was fantastic! He really went out of his way to welcome us, answerr questions, and provide additional dishes so we could try. I mentioned it was someone’s birthday and he went out of his way to find a candle for us. Staff alone made the experience great.
I would recommend few of the dishes we tried, a fancy night out, a good meal, and good Italian food. Good place for small groups, a date night, or a meal alone. It is a bit expensive for it all but we knew that walking in, so be prepared!
Danielle Mormol
Very impressed by Metsi’s! My friend invited me for her birthday dinner, and I can’t believe I hadn’t been before. The restaurant is super cute with plenty of seating. There’s a downstairs area I didn’t see, but I heard it’s a bit darker—so I’d recommend sitting upstairs if you prefer more light.
We had a reservation and were seated right away. I wasn’t as hungry as usual, but I still got to sample several appetizers, a salad, and a side.
We ordered the Sourdough Focaccia (whipped fresh ricotta, EVOO, black pepper), Fried Calamari (grilled lemon, pomodoro sauce, chile flake), and Mushroom Arancini (rice, wood-fired mushrooms, fontina, pomodoro sauce, parmesan). Everything was delicious, but the calamari was my favorite—perfectly crisp and flavorful.
For my main, I had Metsi’s Grilled Caesar (romaine, calamansi, parmesan, anchovy, bread crumbs), and it was fantastic. I also got a side of Angel Hair Pasta with pomodoro and parmesan—simple but perfectly done.
Overall, a great dining experience from start to finish. I can’t wait to go back and try more!
… moreWe had a reservation and were seated right away. I wasn’t as hungry as usual, but I still got to sample several appetizers, a salad, and a side.
We ordered the Sourdough Focaccia (whipped fresh ricotta, EVOO, black pepper), Fried Calamari (grilled lemon, pomodoro sauce, chile flake), and Mushroom Arancini (rice, wood-fired mushrooms, fontina, pomodoro sauce, parmesan). Everything was delicious, but the calamari was my favorite—perfectly crisp and flavorful.
For my main, I had Metsi’s Grilled Caesar (romaine, calamansi, parmesan, anchovy, bread crumbs), and it was fantastic. I also got a side of Angel Hair Pasta with pomodoro and parmesan—simple but perfectly done.
Overall, a great dining experience from start to finish. I can’t wait to go back and try more!
Shashank Rawale
Came here for mine and my wife’s anniversary. Food was amazing. Completely went above my expectations for modern Italian food. I ordered the lamb chops, which were incredible. My wife being vegetarian ordered the potato gnocchi, which was also incredibly soft and buttery. Our server, Andrew Z., was so nice and explained what process went into making each dish. Even gave us a maplenut budino for our special day! Would definitely one back here with my family and friends.
… moreBrian Stevenson
Began with the Sourdough Focaccia and Bianco Negroni; the crisp, botanical notes of the gin and blanc vermouth were a bright counterpoint to the rich, airy bread.
I then moved to the Grilled Olives paired with a Classico Negroni, where the salty brine of the olives perfectly balanced the traditional bitter-sweet profile of the Campari.
The journey continued with the Marinated Peppers and the Viale. The char and tang of the peppers stood up beautifully to the deeper, more robust character of the Viale, creating a sweet and sour contrast. (Feedback to the kitchen: Deseed the peppers, they detract from the experience)
I finished with the Notte, a sophisticated espresso cocktail with a deep, earthy walnut complexity from the nocino and sweetness from the Licor 43.
The kitchen surprised me with a Maple Hazelnut Budino to end the night. The toasted hazelnut and maple sweetness bridged the gap between the espresso and vanilla notes in the Notte.
… moreI then moved to the Grilled Olives paired with a Classico Negroni, where the salty brine of the olives perfectly balanced the traditional bitter-sweet profile of the Campari.
The journey continued with the Marinated Peppers and the Viale. The char and tang of the peppers stood up beautifully to the deeper, more robust character of the Viale, creating a sweet and sour contrast. (Feedback to the kitchen: Deseed the peppers, they detract from the experience)
I finished with the Notte, a sophisticated espresso cocktail with a deep, earthy walnut complexity from the nocino and sweetness from the Licor 43.
The kitchen surprised me with a Maple Hazelnut Budino to end the night. The toasted hazelnut and maple sweetness bridged the gap between the espresso and vanilla notes in the Notte.
Amy Kotzev
Had the coolest time at Metsi’s tonight! I loved the atmosphere and the ability to sit at the chef’s table was a one of a kind experience! We started with the sourdough focaccia and the calamari. The focaccia was amazing and I loved the flavors of the calamari. For our entrees we had smoked mushroom risotto and the herbed snapper. The smokiness of the risotto was delicious and it was a huge serving! However, the herbed snapper was by far the star of the night! It was incredible, it’s definitely a must order item. My husband’s favorite dessert is tiramisu, so he ordered it for dessert. He felt it tasted bland and didn’t finish it. But overall, we had an amazing time! Our waiter was amazing, service was wonderful, and we will definitely come back on our next trip to Columbus!
… moreSarabeth harju
Best Birthday dinner ever! Getting older is never easy but picking here to eat was the easiest. Pasta, AMAZING! Drink, delicious!! Desert, took my breath away. Please dont sleep on this stellar place!!
… moreRebekah S
Metsis has a really charming vibe. Upstairs, the space is chic and airy, with large open windows that let in a refreshing breeze. Downstairs is where the energy picks up, offering a lively atmosphere. I’d definitely return for appetizers and drinks, as those were quite good. However, the main dishes didn’t quite live up to my expectations. The pork shoulder was definitely the standout and worth trying.
Some other items were a bit overcooked and on the salty side, though the Caesar salad, calamari, and pork shoulder were enjoyable. The pastas were fine, but I wasn’t blown away. That said, the staff was lovely and personable, making the overall experience much more pleasant. It’s a great spot for drinks and starters, but the main course could use a bit of refinement!
… moreSome other items were a bit overcooked and on the salty side, though the Caesar salad, calamari, and pork shoulder were enjoyable. The pastas were fine, but I wasn’t blown away. That said, the staff was lovely and personable, making the overall experience much more pleasant. It’s a great spot for drinks and starters, but the main course could use a bit of refinement!
Rose A
OK SO came here for happy hour and sat at the bar, still have not been here for dinner- will say that the vibes are great and the prices are so affordable! Very airy and bright decor, excellent bartenders who were so friendly and made awesome cocktails: would totally come here again with friends! For more Columbus food content, feel free to follow @dinersdriveinsanddumplings
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