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Martini Modern Italian

445 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
614-224-8259
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Ranked #8 of 1,254 restaurants in Columbus
Price range: $30 - $35
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romance, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Vine
Description: 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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Fairfax, Virginia
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65 reviews 65 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Walked to this location and sat at the bar along the windows, this was definitely the place to be for people watching. The service from the bar tending staff was second to none, if I return I would never sit anywhere else in the restaurant. The drinks and food described were very accurate and fantastic. They were very knowledgable about... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Two of my co-workers and I went here during a business trip for dinner...and it definitely surpassed our expectations! The waitress was very attentive and did an excellent job explaining the menu since it was our first time. The pesto and dipping oil that was brought out as a little snack was quite tasty, and the bread had a salted,... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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66 reviews 66 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

THis is a great place for drinks, but the food is average at best. I would have preferred Olive Garden. We reserved space for 30 guests and they were more than 30 minutes late with our tables. We just had to wait outside because the bar was packed. This was fairly embarrassing as we were there with customers. There are... More

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Houston, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Tourists are we, and we wandered around Short North for a bite to eat. We hit upon Martini's and are so glad we did. It was busy in there but we couldn't tell as our waitstaff was very attentive. Nice ambiance, lower lighting, excellent waitstaff, hostesses, and though I didn't see them, the cooks are excellent. The menu is not... More

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See 4 more reviews by Theresa N for Columbus
Gallatin, Tennessee
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Great spot downtown. Service was excellent and the food did not disappoint. Our table ordered the Marsala, Filet, NY strip, Short ribs, and the prawns, and each meal was excellent. The short ribs were to die for. Great drink selection, especially martini's. The decor and atmosphere makes you feel like you're in a big-time New York restaurant. This seriously is... More

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Heath, Ohio
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Had dinner here before Kathy Griffin show. One of my favorite spots downtown! Service-outstanding! Knowledgable about menu, helpful in making choices/recommendations/etc. Our dinners were unbelievable-chicken carbonara and piccata delish! Only down side is noise level-but they were super busy. Wine selection tops-not really pricey either. Great place in short North-always consistently good-would definitely recommend!

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Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Had a business dinner at Martini. The food was awesome and the service was great. I had tuna (not an Italian option) but it was good and one of my colleagues had a pasta dinner that was out of this world. It's not inexpensive, but really good.

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See 2 more reviews by HudsonScooterMan for Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
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35 reviews 35 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus. The decor and atmosphere makes you feel like you're in a big city. The food quality is consistent and everything on the menu is delicious (I've had every dish--it's one of my fav. places). The staff is great; I usually sit at the bar which is very comfortable. Strongly recommend.

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See 11 more reviews by PErike for Columbus
New York City, New York
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42 reviews 42 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013 via mobile

The location is good and drinks are certainly tasty. However the food is absolutely the worst. I ordered 2 different entrees and sent both back because it was not edible. I had lost my appetite from how bad the food was and just ended up having cocktails for supper. Terrible!!!

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See 11 more reviews by JetChic11 for Columbus
huntington, wv
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50 reviews 50 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

just around corner from Nationwide Arena, this place has it all: great ambiance, great food, great wine choices! It'd work for a romantic getaway, or as a place to grab a bite and a glass before an event. The staff was friendly and gave us some excellent suggestions; will definately return

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